Thursday, 31 January 2008

Hair care: Drying your hair after a wash - Some easy ways to dry the hair

Apply setting lotion and a cream moisturiser to your hair paying particular attention to the ends of your hair to prevent frizzies and roller set your hair. Use rollers according to the type of curl pattern you want for your hair. Large rollers give you a more straighter effect on your hair, while smaller rollers give you tighter curls. Sit under a hooded dryer if you have time or leave the rollers in your hair while you work around the house if it is the week-end, or just leave in your hair for a few hours and your hair will dry out. Your hair will dry with nice bouncy curls. You can then use a curling iron or curling tongs to add the finishing touches to styling your hair or just finger comb the hair for loose curls. For more of a straighter fuller style, you can wrap your hair around your head and sit under your dryer for a few minutes to loosen up the curl, this will give you a more fuller sleeker look.

If you are short on time, wrap your hair in a towel so that most of the water can be absorbed. Do not rub the hair vigorously with a towel as this can roughen the cuticles and leave the hair looking frizzy and rough, instead pat the hair dry with your towel and then apply your favourite leave in hair products in order to seal the cuticle and keep your hair looking smooth and soft.

Use a blowdryer - You can gradually use a blow dryer to dry your hair. Use a blowdryer with a comb attachment to make blow drying your hair easier or use a good quality round styling brush to give your hair some definition and volume. Be careful not to use a setting that is too high as this can easily dry out your hair.

Alternatively, wrap your hair with a scarf and sit under a dryer for a few minutes and then use a flat iron or curling tong to style your hair, do not forget to use a heat protection product on your hair first.

Rollers - You can use rollers to set your hair for a more fluffy, bouncy hairstyle or if you want a sleeker hairstyle, wrap the hair after removing your rollers. There are different types of rollers and hair setters to choose from, depending on the finish you want for your hair.

Note:

When using heat on your hair, always use a heat protective hair product to stop the hair from getting damaged with split ends or burning. At present I use the Rusk Thermal Str8 Protective Flat Iron Spray, it works well with a curling tong or flat iron.


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Thursday, 3 January 2008

Dry winter skin - Top tips to keep your body skin moisturised and itch free

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  1. Add olive oil or oilatum (this blends in well with the water rather just sitting on top of the water) to your bathwater - be careful as the bath will get very slippery.
  2. If you are using mainly oils on your skin after your bath or shower, apply to your skin while it is still damp. This helps to lock in moisture, helping to keep your skin soft and silky.
  3. Baby powder scented vaseline or a similar emollient type cream or cocoa butter slathered all over your skin works great at locking moisture in and it smells good too.
  4. Look for bath or shower products that moisturise the skin as you wash it, shower gels and cream washes work well, or look for cream bars with moisturising properties.
  5. Adding some olive oil to your salad or other oils like flax seed oil to smoothies helps to keep your skin looking soft and fresh and the salad and oil contains lots of vitamins, nutrients and minerals to keep your skin looking plump, healthy and hydrated.
  6. Use an exfoliating mitt, exfoliating gloves, African fishnet sponge, loofah or body brush all over your skin to get rid of dead skin cells and to keep your skin looking soft and smooth.
  7. Apply your body moisturiser in layers if your skin is extremely dry, so apply and then re-apply helping to lock in and retain moisture.
  8. Drink lots of water to keep your skin hydrated.


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Wednesday, 2 January 2008

Beauty and Skin care: Characteristics of Dry and Dry/Combination Skin

There are four main skin types; Normal, Dry, Combination, Oily....There is one other, Sensitive, but this is not really a skin type but a condition that the skin can acquire due to a number of factors such as allergy to foods  ingested or allergy to skin care products or topical products, which have been applied to the skin.

This quick article and guide focuses on Dry skin and its characteristics...

Dry skin does not produce much oil or moisture, therefore the products you use on dry skin must increase hydration in order to nourish the skin and keep it soft and supple. Look for moisturising and rich beauty products to help to keep the skin soft, supple and youthful, particularly in the harsh winter months when the bitter cold and winds can really dry out the skin.


Dry skin is characterised by:
  • Small pores which are hardly noticeable (skin is trying to hold in as much moisture and oil as possible)
  • Prone to dryness and flaking
  • A rough or dull looking texture
  • It can feel tight and possibly itchy, especially in dry weather
  • It shows fine lines and wrinkles more visibly than any other skin type due to the lower moisture and oil content
  • Quickly becomes dehydrated and soaks up or drinks up moisture easily

Dry/Combination skin is characterised by:
  • An oily T-zone - this is the area on the forehead, nose and chin
  • Shiny skin on the T-zone
  • Rough and uneven skin
  • Pores on the T-zone are usually larger and more visible in this area
  • The T-zone is more prone to blemishes, spots and pimples
If your skin exhibits any of the above suggestions, your skin is probably dry or a mixture of dry/combination.


Normal skin is characterised by:
  • Fresh and bright complexion
  • A clear appearance, pores are neither small nor enlarged
  • Well balanced, neither dry nor oily
  • Not prone to spots or blemishes

Tuesday, 1 January 2008

Happy New Year 2008!

Happy New Year 2008!

Wishing all the readers of BeautyHealthZone lots of happiness, good health, good luck!


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