Our appearance improves dramatically when we look after our tresses. The time you put into your hair care treatments will begin to show very quickly. Your hair will feel healthy plus your appearance will make you feel good too. You can care for your hair in so many ways, both internally and externally.
One of the most effective hair care treatments for you to try is your diet. If your diet can be healthier so will your hair become healthier and more vibrant. Just like the rest of your body, your hair also needs to have adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals to be completely healthy. Calcium, iron and vitamin E are some of the most essential nutrients for healthy hair. In addition to these dietary requirements, you should also develop some hair habits such as brushing every night before sleeping and avoiding the use of a blow dryer.
Dyeing your hair can be great for concealing the white strands that are starting to appear, as well as for changing your look. However, it would be better if you can reduce the frequency of applying dyes because this can cause a lot of damage to your hair. Instead, you can opt for hair coloring products that have mehandi, which is an ingredient that is good both as a colorant and a conditioner as well.
If you bathe at night it is advised you make sure your hair is completely dry before you retire. Removing all accessories such as barrettes, pins and elastics before going to bed is also recommended. Sleeping with these accessories still in your hair can not only result in hair damage but it can also put you at risk of sustaining scratches and other physical injuries.
Applying natural oils to your hair can add shine and smoothness and boost its overall health. Any natural hair care treatment is a plus. According to hair care experts, the well-kept secret of many people with great hair is the daily application of ylang-ylang and rosemary essences to their tresses.
If you search the Internet, you will discover hundreds of other natural hair care tips, some of which can actually sound ridiculous. However, you have nothing to lose by trying these hair care tips to see which will actually work best for you. You are all different and therefore your hair care treatments will differ.
Tags: hair care tips, healthy hair, natural hair care
Your friend is successful, wealthy and happy. Did your friend experience “luck” or did he Labor Under Correct Knowledge? It’s likely your friend, and others like him, are Optimists. Optimists will not give up easily and, as a result, will more likely achieve success compared to pessimists. Optimists believe in themselves, and their abilities, which means they expect good things to happen.
Many articles published on the internet state that research has been conducted on Optimism. As stated in many of these articles, the researchers have concluded that an optimistic outlook is good for your health. You will find statements such as the following:
- People who live life with optimism experience lower blood pressures;
- Optimists have stronger immune systems so they are less susceptible to illness;
- Optimists have less stress so they experience less stress-related health problems;
- Optimists generally feel more confidence than pessimists. This confidence can give you a feeling of control in your life;
- Optimism can prevent feelings of helplessness which can be beneficial in warding off depression;
- Optimism allows you to experience good things in your life for a greater amount of time. This may help empower you to deal with bad things in a positive way.
Do you need to practice more optimism in your life? Try cutting, pasting and printing the following Optimist Creed and put it up somewhere where you can read it often or have it printed and framed for a friend or loved one who could use more optimism in their life:
THE OPTIMIST CREED
To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet.
To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.
To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.
To think only of the best, to work only for the best and to expect only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.
To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a
smile.
To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize
others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear and too happy to permit
the presence of trouble.
Have you experienced true optimism in your life? Share your story with us.
Tags: Depression, Optimists, peace of mind, pessimists
Michael Jackson is apparently planning to revamp his image with even more plastic surgery in preparation for his big comeback this summer. The popstar, who is due to start a run of 50 shows at London’s O2 Arena in July, has apparently been in consultation with a number of top surgeons and cosmetologists to work out his latest new look.
It’s not as if Michael Jackson hasn’t had enough surgery already, but it’s not hugely surprising to hear that he’s planning to go under the knife again. It’s one of the things he’s become most famous for after all. It would seem, though, that for the immediate future at least he will remain in the minority. The worrying trend towards a nip/tuck culture where people can just pop in for a nose job or breast enlargement procedure and no one bats an eyelid, appears to be coming to an end.
It could just be that the recession means people don’t have the money to spare for expensive procedures, or it could be that people are starting to listen to the ever increasing list of horror stories related to cosmetic surgery. Whatever the reason, the fact remains that the number of cosmetic operations performed in the last three months of last year had dropped by at least 25 per cent.
This may be bad news for cosmetic surgeons but it’s surely great news for the rest of the beauty industry. Without the option to just get your body issues ‘fixed’ by going under the knife, people who want to retain their youthful looks are having to look elsewhere for an alternative. And the only other answer is to make sure you always take proper care of yourself and look after your body and your skin.
Specialist cosmetic companies like NV Perricone and Elemis produce a huge selection of creams and moisturisers specifically designed to target problem areas and deal with common problems. These ‘cosmeceuticals’ combine cosmetic with pharmaceutical benefits. If you prefer something a bit more home-grown Aesop use botanical ingredients in their huge range of skincare products. Treating your skin properly and maintaining a healthy diet and exercise will mean that you can always look your best, without running the risk of ending up like Jacko.
Tags: cosmeceuticals, Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Skin Care
