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How to Prevent and Remove Ingrown Hairs

Thursday, April 9th, 2009

Ingrown Hairs

Ingrown hairs are hairs which grow under the topmost layer of your skin. Generally a strand of hair will come through the skin easily but in some cases the hair strand is trapped under the skin and continues to grow forming a small slightly blackened bump. This can cause the skin around it to become red and develop some tenderness and swelling too. This is a common problem and usually caused because of an irritation to the shaft of the hair and the follicle opening. If you shave very close to the skin this irritation could be as a result of this. Sometimes wearing very tight clothes or belts can also cause friction which leads to this irritation.If you have curly hair you are likely to suffer more often from ingrown hair than someone with straight hair.

Prevent Ingrown Hairs

You can prevent ingrown hair by ensuring that the irritation and friction is reduced in the affected areas. For this you may have to take certain precautions like taking a little longer over shaving than you normally would. You should also ensure that you don’t shave again and again over the same areas. Shaving in the direction of the hair growth helps prevent ingrown hair and using an effective moisturizer helps to soften your hair and make the process of shaving easier. Following these simple steps will certainly help you ensure that you don’t get any more ingrown hairs. If the problem persists you should consider consulting a dermatologist.

Remove Ingrown Hairs

You can remove the ingrown hair by first learning how to identify it. Don’t assume that all the bumps on your skin are caused by ingrown hairs. An ingrown hair usually looks like a small pimple. In most cases you will be able to spot the hair just under the surface of your skin.  Once you have identified the ingrown hair, you should use a warm compress on the area. This will help soften the skin. Dip the cloth in warm water repeatedly as it grows cold and hold to the ingrown hair. This will help bring the hair closer to the surface. This will give you some relief and you can leave the hair in there for a little longer.

If, however, you are determined to remove the hair, you will need to use a tweezers or a sterile needle to do so. You will have to tease the hair out of the skin. This will have to be done very carefully and cautiously. You should avoid digging and learn to recognize when the hair is not likely to come out. In case there seems little likelihood of the hair emerging, you should simply leave it alone. Use a loofah when bathing to gently slough off the uppermost layer of dead skin and prevent the formation of ingrown hair.

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How to Get Rid of Lice - Use Vinegar to Get Rid of Head Lice and Removing Hair Lice

Thursday, April 9th, 2009

Home Remedies For Head Lice

Lice are tiny creatures that can make life miserable for you, once you get them in your hair. You can get rid of lice using vinegar. Shampoo your hair as you normally would. After that you can use white vinegar to thoroughly rinse out your hair. You will find that the acetic acid will help remove the eggs which are glued to your hair. After you have done this you can use a fine toothed comb to ensure that all the lice and lice eggs have been removed from your hair. You can also mix equal quantities of white vinegar and water. Mix the two liquids and massage into your hair. You can then cover your hair with a shower cap. This will need to be on your hair for at least half an hour before you wash your hair. You will find that you will have to repeat this process in a week or ten days to ensure that your hair is completely lice free. In order to ensure that you are not infected with lice again, you should take certain precautions. Wash all your clothes and your bedclothes in hot water. The heat will kill the lice and you can be assured that you are not likely to be infested once again.

Olive Oil to Get Rid of  Lice

There are other treatments too that you can use to get rid of lice. You can use olive oil to get rid of the lice in your hair. Massage the olive oil in your hair and scalp. Be generous with the oil and ensure that your entire hair is covered with it. You will have to put on a shower cap over your hair at bedtime. In the morning this can be washed out with a good quality shampoo.

Salt is another item that you can pick from your kitchen to fight lice. Mix three tablespoons of salt in your bottle of shampoo. Mix this well and use the shampoo to wash your hair.  Remember to leave the shampoo on your hair for at least half an hour before you wash your hair.

Mayonnaise is another item from your kitchen that you can use to get rid of the lice in your hair. Take a generous quantity of mayonnaise and apply on your hair so that your hair is completely covered with it. Cover your hair with a shower cap and leave it on for around forty five minutes to an hour. Wash your hair with your usual shampoo and then use the vinegar and water mixture on your hair. Wash your hair after half an hour and then use a fine toothed comb to pull out all the lice in you hair.

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How to Stop Thinning Hair - What Causes Thinning Hair

Thursday, April 9th, 2009

Thinning Hair Causes

Thinning hair is a problem that most people have to face in their lives. There are a variety of reasons to which this problem can be attributed. One of the most likely and possible reasons for thinning hair is age. Stress or a serious illness can also contribute to the thinning of hair. In some cases heredity causes the thinning of hair. You can take some steps to try and prevent your hair from falling. You can also consider visiting a beauty professional who will be able to advise you on how you can make the best of what you have. You may find that coloring your hair makes it look thicker, giving it volume. You can also experiment with your hair cut so that your hair looks thicker and the fact that it is thinning is concealed.  Getting a layered hair cut helps add volume to your hair. Similarly curling your hair gives volume to the hair and makes it appear fuller. If your hair is oily, this could also contribute to it looking thinner.

For this you will need to use a good quality protein shampoo since this gives your hair more body. In fact, a good protein shampoo makes each individual hair appear up to three times thicker than it actually is.  Your diet also influences your hair and if you eat a diet rich in green leafy vegetables, sprouts, lentils, milk, yogurt, whole grain cereals and carrots, you will have thick hair. Hair that is brittle and dry always looks thinner than hair that is soft and lustrous.

Thinning Hair Remedies and Treatment

You can also use conditioners which you can find in your kitchen shelves. Kitchen vinegar, when mixed with water can be massaged into your hair after you have shampooed your hair. This mixture causes a change in the chemical balance of the hair and makes it appear thicker. It also gives it a healthy shine. Egg is another excellent conditioner. Simply break an egg and use it on your hair. Massage it into your hair and scalp, leave it on for about 30 minutes and then wash it off. You can also mix a few drops of honey and lemon juice to a raw egg and massage it into your scalp. These natural remedies will help give your hair volume and make it appear thicker than it is. You can use powdered Indian gooseberry and a raw egg to make a hair mask which combats hair fall. Apply this and leave on for half an hour and then wash off.

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Home Remedies for Thick Hair and Thick Hair Treatment

Thursday, April 9th, 2009

Thick Hair Care-Thick Hair Tips

Thick hair is entirely possible for anyone to have, as long as they follow some basic precautions. For starters, you should stop combing your hair when it is wet. Your hair is at its weakest when it is wet and will definitely break.  Always use a good quality comb or brush when combing your hair. Use a wide toothed brush when untangling your hair and avoid brushing very vigorously. You should also avoid tying your hair back since this adds to the strain on your hair roots and the hair shaft and causes it to break. Another thing to remember when caring for your hair is to keep it covered when you go out. This helps protect your hair from the ill effects of the elements and pollution.

Treatment and Vitamins for Thick Hair

Oiling your hair regularly does help in improving the quality of your hair. Use warmed coconut or olive oil to massage your scalp and hair. Soak henna powder in water in which fenugreek seeds have been boiled. Leave this out overnight. In the morning break a raw egg into this and mix well. Also add a few drops of lemon juice to this mixture and apply it to your hair. This hair mask helps condition your hair and promotes hair growth. You can also apply a paste made of soaked fenugreek seeds to your scalp. This prevents dry scalp and helps generate a thick growth of hair. To make other effective hair masks you can use ingredients from your kitchen. Mix some olive oil with some honey and apply this on your hair. Use a shower cap to protect your hair after this application and then wash your hair in half an hour.

Aloe Vera gel can be applied on your scalp for thick, healthy hair. You will find that consuming Aloe Vera juice every day on an empty stomach also helps promote hair growth. This also helps prevent hair fall. Indian gooseberry can similarly be applied on the hair and taken internally as well. You can use the powder of dried Indian gooseberries on your hair – mix it with water and leave it on your hair for half an hour before washing it off. The juice of Indian gooseberries can be drunk twice every day. You will also need to increase your intake of water and should make it a regular practice to drink at least ten glasses of water a day.

In addition you will have to eat food that is rich in Vitamin A. Eat plenty of fruits like oranges, peaches, watermelon and avocado. Vegetables like, spinach, peas should be eaten regularly.

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Homemade Hair Mask for Natural Hair Care

Thursday, April 9th, 2009

Homemade Hair Masks

Hair masks are very effective in improving the condition of your hair but usually these are expensive. That is why homemade hair masks are a good option when you want to pamper your hair but are unwilling to spend a lot of money for this purpose. You will find that you already have most of the ingredients necessary to make most of these hair masks. There are different kinds of hair masks, using various ingredients, which are meant for special hair types. For example, if you have dry or damaged hair you can use a coconut cream mask. You will require coconut cream for this. Simply scoop out a chunk of the cream and work it in your hand till it is soft. Now you can massage it into your hair. Once the cream has been worked into your hair dip a towel in hot water, squeeze out the excess water and wrap it around your head. An hour later you can wash your hair. Even if your hair is not really damaged but just needs a boost you can use this mask.

Another hair mask that helps give your hair a boost is an egg mask.  Beat two raw eggs well, adding two tablespoons of water gradually. You will then have to spray water on your hair so that it is uniformly damp and massage this mask into the damp hair and   scalp. This can be washed off in fifteen minutes. Ripe Bananas make a great hair mask when combined with an egg, two tablespoons of honey, two tablespoons of milk and five tablespoons of olive oil. When these have been mixed well, the mixture can be massaged into your hair and scalp and left on for half an hour. An avocado works wonders for dry hair. You will need to mash the flesh of a ripe avocado and add a tablespoon honey and two tablespoons of olive oil to it. Mix it till it becomes creamy and then apply it generously to your entire hair and scalp.

If your hair is dry and you are suffering from split ends then you should use an olive oil hair mask. For this you will need to massage olive oil into your scalp and then wrap a towel dipped in hot water around your head. For a variation of the same hair mask you can mix three tablespoons of olive oil with two tablespoons of honey. This can be applied and covered with a shower cap or plastic and left on for at least 30 minutes before you wash it off.

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