Volumizing thin and flat hair

           Having thin hair, is a curse I would never wish upon anyone! You’d think it would be easy to manage and low-maintenance, right? Well, you are wrong! Thin hair is anything but low-maintenance. I have to use an army of products just to add a tiny bit of body to my hair. Not to mention the amount of heat I need to use to give my hair that body.  It is a pain in the butt!

           
         After years of trying different products and experimenting with dozens of sprays and treatments to add thickness and body to my hair, I have found a system that works great! Follow the steps below to add some lift to your ‘do!

1.) Volumizing shampoo and conditioner.

            -Many people don’t see the importance in what type of shampoo and conditioner they use. Truth is, the shampoo and conditioner you use in the shower is the beginning of your styling process. Using a volumizing shampoo and conditioner leaves your hair feeling weightless and easier to add volume too.

 2.) Root boosting spray.

            -Spray the roots of your hair after towel drying to add lift to the roots and give your hair a little bit of body. 

 3.) Thickening spray/mist.

            -Unforutanetely, there isn’t much you can do to obtain thicker hair. However, there are ways to give the illusion of thick and full hair! Thickening mists do just that. Spray the mist all over damp hair to give the illusion of thicker hair.

 4.) Volumizing gel.

            -Running volumizing gel through the roots of your hair will give your hair a huge boost of volume and make your hair look and feel bigger.

 5.) Blow dry.

            -After you are done “chemically inducing” your hair, get ready to torture it a little more with the handy dandy blow dryer! Make sure to lift your hair at the roots while blow drying for additional volume.

 6.) Argan Oil *OPTIONAL

            -This step is optional because it doesn’t really add volume or texture but, it does help sooth your hair after the hell you just put it through. Running a little Argan Oil through the ends of your hair will make it feel softer and look healthier. Not to mention that it smells great!

After completing steps 1-6, grab your key’s and go for a drive because girl, you look fabulous! (;

5 Ways to Get His Attention

Relationships can be tricky.  The truth is most relationships, at some time or another, will need a boost. Whether the relationship is plagued by arguing, entering a period of boredom, or in need a spark to re-ignite the flames, this problem is all too common among couples.  Realize that you are not alone. Countless women find themselves in search of ways to get his attention and rekindle the love that once was.  Allow the 5 tips below to help get his attention and focus back on the relationship.

·         Show interest.  If you want your relationship to be strong, you must show interest in his life.  Get his attention by becoming involved in his day to day activities. He may be surprised that you are willing to go on a fishing trip or play a game of golf. Get tickets to see his favorite sports team in action and become their biggest fan! Sitting down at the end of the day and inquiring about how his day went will without a doubt get his attention.  Show interest in his day to day life and enjoy it!

·         Plan a getaway.  Ask him to make room in his schedule for a getaway.  Even allow him to pick the place! While on the trip, use the time to reconnect and talk about problems that have caused the relationship to take a turn.  Give him your undivided attention if only for a few days.  Do this often so that you don’t lose track of nurturing your relationship.

·         Do something spontaneous together! If the relationship feels old and boring, re-ignite the flames by doing something out of the ordinary.  Go out for a night of dancing at the local club, throw a party, or take a midnight drive to his favorite restaurant.  Rekindle those old feelings by finding ways to beat the monotony.

·         Buy new underwear.  Men are visual people.  Things that they see can often spark their interest.  If you haven’t made a run to the lingerie store in a while, try to get his attention this way. He is sure to notice a sexy, new nightgown or panties that he has never seen before.  This is a great way to catch his attention!

·         Care about your appearance.  Once you become comfortable in a relationship, it can be easy to let your appearance slack.  If times are tough in the relationship and you are trying to rekindle old flames, consider making your appearance a priority in an effort to get his attention.  Getting a new haircut, purchasing a few new outfits, and wearing make-up are just a few ways that you can help get his attention!

  Relationships are a bit like roller coaster. There are times when they may seem like they are on a downhill spiral and are in need of help.  During those time times, do what you can to get his attention.  Find ways to focus on each other and you are sure to overcome any battle that may be headed your way.

How to Help Prevent Split ends

It's the time of year, SUMMER! With the weather so nice and hot who doesn't want to jump in a swimming pool? I know I do. However chlorine is very damaging to the hair; it can cause split ends and dryness. Something we all hate, I mean, who wants to have dry-split end hair right? Here are a few simple tips that help keep the hair smooth and healthy looking- without having to avoid the pool or wear one of those funny looking swim caps, that totally ruin your swimming outfit.

1) Keratin: Buy shampoos with keratin infusion or simply take small doses of the keratin vitamin. These vitamins are not just great for the hair but for nails too!

2) Hair cream: After washing your hair it's great to put a dab of hair cream on the ends of your hair and then blow drying it and combing it. You will definitely feel the difference.

3) Conditioner: Just as hair cream works wonders, so does Conditioner, in fact they are very similar. This is something that you can chose to do twice a month or once month, depending on your hair type and preference. After rinsing your hair with Shampoo add the conditioner to your hair but do not rinse it out. Next put a clear plastic bag and blow dry it for about ten minutes. Finally, get back in the shower and rinse it out. For best result blow dry your hair and comb it.

4) Sun protector: Yes, vitamin E is good for the hair, but realistically speaking it's only healthy to soak in for 10 minutes a day, UV rays are very damaging, therefore it is good to buy sunscreen for the hair.

These methods are all very simple to follow, require little time, and products can be found anywhere; best of all they are very economic. 

Combating Oily Skin

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Face it! For some, oily skin is a problem that roars its ugly head on a daily basis.  Whether you suffer from break outs or simply can’t get rid of the shine, combating oily skin is likely a part of your daily routine.  If oily skin is a problem that you just can’t seem to overcome, the following tips will be helpful for you. Perhaps a few lifestyle changes can help you get the glowing, beautiful skin that your heart desires.

·         Focus on your diet. Being mindful of what you eat on a daily basis to help control your oily skin.  Avoid eating too many fried foods as the oil will eventually need a route of escape.  Unfortunately, for many people fried food is the ultimate enemy for both the waist line and oily skin! Focus on eating a fresh, healthy diet and increase your water intake.  Drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day will help balance the oiliness of your skin.

·         Avoid using oil based cosmetics.  When combating oily skin, it is helpful to purchase cosmetics that are made for skin with excess oil.  Oil-free cosmetics will reduce the shine, and also help prevent breakouts that occur when the skin has too much oil.  Consider using a mineral make-up as opposed to a liquid foundation.  Applying a setting powder may also give you oil free, shine free skin. If you are unsure of what cosmetic works best with your oily skin, visit a cosmetic store and ask for advice.  The make-up experts can help you decide what cosmetic is best for your oily skin.  Realize, however, that foundations and powders that help control oily skin are often more expensive.  They are worth the money!

·         Don’t overdo it with moisturizers.  While it is good to apply moisturizer to your skin on a daily basis, those with oily skin have natural moisturizers that often do require heavily moisturizing the skin.  Apply a small amount of moisturizer to areas of the skin that seem overly dry.  Mixing a small amount of moisturizer with water and applying it to the face will also help reduce the effects of oil on the skin.

·         Invest in rice paper sheets.  For those times during the day when your skin is excessively oily, rice paper sheets can come in handy. Available at your local drug or cosmetic store, rice paper sheet are an effective way to get rid of excess oil on your face that accumulates throughout the day. If you live in a humid climate, consider adding rice paper sheets to your list of “must haves” in your purse or handbag.

Oily skin is a problem that millions of women face on a daily basis.  Take matters into your own hands and do what you can to combat oily skin.  Eating a healthy diet, using cosmetics created for oily skin, avoiding heavy

moisturizers, and using rice paper sheets are all ways in which you can get the beautiful skin that you deserve.

Natural Remedies to Lighten Your Hair

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With the economy still being somewhat on the downside, weekly, or even monthly salon visits may not fit your budget. Even if they do fit your budgets, salons can definitely be extremely expensive and damaging to your bank account. So why not skip out on your regular hair routine and try something new? You can most certainly achieve the same effects by doing do-it-yourself hair lighting remedies at home! Here are the top two methods to lighten your luscious locks, right in the comfort of your own home! Hey! It saves you money, and time... and you still get the look you're craving to achieve. Does it get any better than that?

The first method is definitely the most common and has been known for years to come, and there's no better time than to try it right now. Summer is here, the sun is shining and that means that the UV rays are pumping and you should get out there and enlighten yourself with the hair lighting treatment that uses an item that you probably already have in your kitchen! The Lemon Juice method goes back for years and why is it still around today? Well, because it works, of course! You can use this method to lighten all of your locks by socking root to ends in lemon juice, or you can spirtz for a "not so dramatic" change, or soak certain pieces of your locks to get highlights. It's natural and will also appear that way! Who doesn't want a natural looking natural remedy, right? Although, be sure to avoid those store bought products that claim to "naturally lighten your hair" with the sun because they're more times than not, packed with all sorts of chemical, including bleach and well, that doesn't make it very natural, or naturally looking, does it? This works for all hair types and colours so indulge, ladies and gentlemen! You'll love the results and the money you saved by skipping out on the salon for the week.

Now, the second method works best on lighter hair tones, such as blonde or lighter brown, but even if you have darker strands, you can most certainly try this home made remedy to see if it works for you. Chamomile tea brings lighter shades to your hair, and like the previous method, you can soak, spirtz or highlight your hair with this method to achieve different looks. Be sure to brew a very strong cup of chamomile tea and let it cool before dipping your luscious locks in! Once cooled, spirtz on your hair, put on your favourite bikini and get suntanning... and well, hair lighting as well.


Salons can be expensive and who doesn't enjoy a little sun bathing from time to time? Combine the both and bronze your skin as your lighten your hair with these two homemade remedies! They are natural, affordable and can be done within minutes! You can even spirtz your hair with these two things and head out for the day!