4 Easy Tips To Color Hair At Home With Ease

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Coloring hair at home is not as intimidating as people make it out to be. With the latest coloring kits available, coloring hair at home is easy and inexpensive and the best part is that you don't have to loose your sleep over getting an appointment. But, if you're doing it for the first time, it can prove to be a little tricky. Here are a couple of tips to help you get it right, the first time itself.

1.   Selecting the right hair color:

Opt for a temporary or semi-permanent hair color as the color wears off within 16 - 28 washes. So, even if you're dissatisfied with your efforts, you won't have to take refuge in scarves and shawls for too long!
It is also important that you choose a hair color that is ammonia-free. Ammonia-free hair colors are safer for your hair and they do not give out a foul smell. I tried L’oreal’s Casting Creme Gloss and the results were truly amazing. The Casting Creme Gloss range offers several shades so it’s easy to find one that will suit your skin tone.

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       2.Checklist before you begin coloring:

 Protect your skin and surroundings so that you don't have to deal with unwanted stains. Put newspapers on the floor and drape a towel around your neck. Cover your hands with gloves (which normally come with your hair color) and keep spare rags handy to wipe spills. Apply a coat of Vaseline along your hairline, ears and neck to wash off excess dye with ease. 

Also, remember to test the hair color on a few strands of hair before you use it. This will help you get an idea of the shade you’re going to get after the color has been washed off.

      3. Coloring your hair:

Don’t wash your hair on the day of coloring, but do so 24 or 48 hours in advance as the natural oils protect your scalp and also help absorb color. Mix the hair color as per directions on the box. 

For applying color, part your hair into four main sections and keep these sections apart by pinning them with salon clips. Now, take smaller subsections from each section and apply color. Make sure that you make really small subsections so that the color covers each strand uniformly.  Apply color on the roots and work your way outwards. Pin the colored subsections on the top of your head to prevent them from coming in the way.

 

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            4.When to wash your hair:

Read the directions on the box for this. Most instructions tell you to wait for 25 to 45 minutes. If you have a lot of grey hair, wait till the maximum time limit. Never leave color on overnight as this makes the hair extremely dry.  Use cool water to rinse off the color, then gently rub in the conditioner supplied with the kit. Do not wash your hair for the next 24, preferably 48 hours as this allows the hair color to penetrate through your hair shaft

Don't get disappointed if you don't get perfect results the first time. Remember, practice alone can make you perfect. After a couple of tries, you're sure find hair coloring to be a piece of cake!

 

 

Easy Tips to Help You Choose The Right Anti-ageing Cream

 

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With an anti-ageing cream commercial assaulting your senses every 10 minutes, it’s hard not to think about these creams all the time (especially if you’re in your late 30’s or early 40’s) Everywhere you go, people are obsessing over age. Well, if you think I’m trying to propagate the argument of inner beauty and other such things, you’re wrong. I, personally, see no harm in wanting to look young, even if you’re a 60-year old grandma with aching joints. If it gives your confidence, morale and mood a boost, so be it!

So, if you’ve decided to jump on the anti-ageing cream bandwagon, it makes sense to select a product that’s right for you and gives you the results you expect. With countless anti-ageing creams flooding the market, it becomes necessary to put some thought into the buy. Here are a couple of pointers that will help you select a cream that suits your requirements and needs.

1. Understand your skin type:
Skin is generally of four types, normal, dry, oily and sensitive. Understand your skin type and choose a product that works well with it. This will help you derive maximum benefits from the product without having to worry about after-effects or sudden skin problems. People will sensitive skin need to be especially careful while selecting anti-ageing products. There are many products in the market that are safe for sensitive skin. So opt for one that mentions this.

2. Decide upon your requirement:
Ask yourself what you wish to get rid of. Is it only wrinkles and fine lines or do you want to banish spots and marks? Or do you want to get rid of all of this? Choose a product that deals with the respective problem/problems. There are anti-ageing cleansers, eye treatments, scrubs, masks and even makeup and all these products deal with different age-related problems. You also need to decide when you wish to apply the cream and accordingly select an anti-ageing day cream or night cream. There are serums available too that have a lighter feel on the face. So, have a clear understanding of your requirement as this will help you make a smart buy.

3. Right ingredients:
It is important that the product you select has the right ingredients. Look for a product that has AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) or other exfoliating agents as this helps fix fine lines, blemishes, age spots and enlarged pores. Collagen or collagen-boosting ingredients too are essential as they help firm the skin. Moisturizing ingredients are another important element as they prevent the formation of wrinkles and lines. Most importantly, look for an anti-ageing product that is hypoallergenic (does not cause allergy) and non-comedogenic (does not cause acne)

4. Keep a check on your expectations:
Remember, it’s an anti-ageing cream and not Dumbledore’s magic wand. Don’t believe claims that promise to make you young overnight! Along with using anti-ageing products, you also need to follow a healthy lifestyle. So, keep a watch on your diet, drink lots of water and exercise regularly. Within 3 – 4 weeks, with these combined efforts, you will start noticing a difference in your skin. Be regular in your skincare routine and you will realize that these anti-ageing creams have indeed made a modest difference to your face.

5. Keep in mind your budget:
It’s not true that expensive products give you better results. There are products in various price ranges and many of them do a good job. So, make a note of all the anti-ageing products available, their prices, ingredients and features. Then check online reviews and product reviews on other consumer forums to know which cream is doing well. After you’ve made a thorough study, finalize on one product, and remember to give the product some time to act on your skin before you choose to diss it or shout from the rooftops that it’s the magic potion you’ve been waiting for!

Revitalift Laser X3 anti-ageing cream by L’oreal Paris has received some good reviews. You can check out the same here: http://bit.ly/1aYwLpV

Get Rid of Oily Skin With These 3 Easy Skin Care Tips For Men

 

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People with oily skin, I'm sure you'll relate with what I'm going to say.

"Oily skin is a menace. It's annoying to always have a greasy film on your face, even if you take only a 2 minute walk. Acne and blackspots seem to take particular interest in my face. No sooner does one batch disappear, than the next one appears! I wish I had dry skin, my life and REM cycle would be so much better!"

Well, if you share my frustration over oily skin, I'm sure you too, like me, have run from pillar to post looking for solutions and ways to tackle oily skin. Don't feel shy about it, it's fairly normal. To ease your pain (literally) I'm listing down a couple of tips that will help you deal with oily skin. Using these tips, try to set up a constant skin care regime and you're sure to reap happy benefits from your efforts.

1. Do Not Shy Away From Products:

Using cleansers, moisturizers and other skin care products does not make you feminine. Wash your face twice a day with a facewash that is made for oily skin. A good example is the Garnier Men Oil Clear Facewash. This facewash is ideal for oily skin because it eliminates oil without drying your skin. Another important step is to moisturize your face after washing it. Use a moisturizing lotion that is meant for oily skin. Try to choose a lotion that has SPF 15 as well, as this will protect your skin from sun damage.

2. Try Out This Beneficial Invention Called ‘Face Mask:’

Face masks help clear out pores and suck out impurities. Do this twice every week and you’re sure to notice a difference in your skin. You needn’t visit a parlour or pay too much for a good face mask. Here is a natural face mask that can be easily prepared at home. All you need is a banana, 1 tablespoon honey and an orange or a lemon.

Squash the banana and mix in the honey. Now, add a few drops of lemon or orange juice to this mixture. Apply the paste on your face and leave it on for 15 minutes. Rinse this mask off with cool water and then, take hot steam on your face for a couple of minutes. Simple, right? Treat your face with this face mask for a couple of weeks and you’re skin will start feeling different. (A good different!)

3. Keep a Watch on Your Diet:

Your diet contributes as much to oily skin as not washing your face does. No one’s asking you to stay away from your favourite food stuffs, but try to balance your diet by cutting down on fatty foods and foodstuffs with added sugars. Also, refrain from indulging in salty snacks often. (Now you know what NOT to keep next to you the next time you’re sipping beers and watching a football game!) Instead, opt for foods rich in fiber and Omega 3 fatty acids. Increase your intake of fresh fruits and vegetables and consume lots of fluids, especially water. You don’t have to completely abstain from sinful pleasures but try not to indulge in them too often. (Your skin cries every time you do that.)

So, these were a couple of tips to help you deal with oily skin and reduce the problems caused by it. For more detailed skin care tips, visit: http://thegarnierman.com/post/63071722303/skin-care-tips-for-men-at-home