How to grow healthy strong hair

We all want great hair. But unfortunately, shiny, healthy hair doesn't just happen without a little bit of effort. By following this simple routine, your hair can be shiny, healthy, and gorgeous. 

STEP 1: Wash your hair. 

How often you wash your hair depends on your hair type. If you have oily/greasy hair wash every other day. If you have normal hair or dry coarse hair wash every 2 days. Too much shampooing strips your natural oils, causing harm to your hair.

STEP 2: Condition your hair.

Since shampooing strips away the natural oils on our hair, using a conditioner restores it back. It keeps hair hydrated, moisturized and tangle free.

STEP 3: Air Dry Naturally.

Let hair dry naturally to minimize damage to the hair. If you must blow dry, use the lowest heat setting possible  Don't forget to use a heat protecting product before blow drying.    

STEP 4: Brush/Comb Hair.

Remember to only brush and comb hair when it is dry. Hair is vulnerable to damage when wet. Brushing keeps your hair tangle free and distributes its natural oils throughout the hair.

STEP 5: Leave In Conditioner/Hot Oil Treatments.

Treat your hair with care. Once a week or every two weeks use a leave in conditioner or Hot Oil once a month. Just like getting a manicure and pedicure, your hair needs special treatments as well.

STEP 6: Visit your hairstylist.
Avoid split ends. Once split ends are visible, it's time to visit your hair stylist.

STEP 7: Take a Multivitamin

It is amazing how much the lack of nutrients in our body can effect the quality of our hair. Drink lots of water and take your vitamin every day.

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10 Signs You Need a Hair Makeover!

SIGN #1: Your hair has no volume.

The top is flat, the sides are bulky, and it no longer frames your features. If your hair just sits there, even after you've blown it dry, set it, or curled it, at the very least get a trim. 

SIGN #2: Your old pals assure you that "you haven't changed a bit!
It's probably time to do just that.  Start getting inspired by collecting images of cuts you'd consider. Revisit them weekly until you can picture living with one of them. Next, schedule an appointment.

SIGN #3: Your highlights are more noticeable than your base color.

This is an indication that your highlights have become too heavy. Consider a single process to cover the streaks and lay off new highlights for at least three months. (Don't worry, some of the lighter bits will naturally show through, giving you a subtler, sun-kissed effect.)

SIGN #4: You're not receiving compliments on your hair anymore.

One simple tweak sure to garner attention is to set your strands in hot rollers. Of all the heat-styling tools, they produce the softest, sexiest waves.

SIGN #5: Your hair and skin tone match.

If your tress and skin tones have become too close, you could benefit from lowlights. Add deeper, warmer streaks using peroxide and ammonia-free color to give your look loads of dimension without damaging your hair.

SIGN #6: Your clothes have evolved; your hair hasn't.

Altering your clothing style is the perfect excuse to update your 'do. This way, your new look will work from head to toe.

SIGN #7: Split ends are visible. 

When split ends are visible, you need to get a trim. Split ends damages your hair. So make the appointment STAT. 

SIGN #8: You pull your hair into a ponytail all the time.

Adding bangs or layers to give your locks some shape — that way, you'll be more apt to wear them down.

SIGN #9: You spend more than 20 minutes styling your hair.

If it takes this long, your cut is clearly not making the most of your texture.

SIGN #10: Your stylist could cut your hair with her eyes closed.

Sounds like someone's in a rut. Tell her exactly what you want, don't be afraid... after all it's their job. 

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How to clean your makeup brushes

There are two ways to clean your brushes: Spot Clean and Deep Clean

Spot Clean:  

You don't submerge your brushes under water. Mostly used by makeup artists at work when they need to clean brushes immediately. Spot cleaning is great when you need to use the same brush for another color, therefore you don't mix the colors. With spot cleaning, the brushes dry very quickly. 

How to spot clean: 

You need: 

Paper Towel/Dry Clean Cloth

Makeup cleanser

Step 1: 

Take the makeup cleanser and spray into the paper towel/wash cloth.

Step 2: 

Grab the brush and just sweep it back and forth on the paper towel.  If using a paper towel, once it gets worn out, use another one. Keep repeating until no more make up residue on the paper towel/wash cloth. You're done!

    

Deep Clean: 

Cleans your brushes way better, and it is very important to deep clean your brushes at least once month. If you use makeup everyday then at least every 2 weeks/ twice a month. Also, too much washing will damage your brushes. Remember, your brushes are going to need at least 24 hours to dry.

How to Deep Clean: 

You need: 
Small Plate

Detergent such as Dawn or Palmolive

Makeup Cleanser

Paper Towel/Dry Clean Cloth

Hand Towel

Step 1:

With the brush pointing downwards, run it under water. You should only be wetting the hairs of the brush. Do not let water get into the handle.  

Step 2:

Pour a teaspoon of detergent and a teaspoon of the homemade brush cleanser on the plate.*If cleaning a Kabuki Brush use 1/2 tablespoon* 

Take the brush and gently sweep it back and forth on the plate. You should see makeup coming off the brush. 

Step 3:

Rinse the brush pointing downwards, thoroughly washing the detergent of the brush. Rinse until the water runs clear. After rinsing, gently squeeze the brush to remove excess water. *Just make sure the brush isn't dripping wet when drying*  

Step 4:

If water does get into the brush besides the hair, now's the time to take the paper towel/clean cloth to clean/dry off the handle.

Step 5:

Take your homemade brush cleanser and spray a small amount on the brush to keep it clean, condition and bacteria-free. Take the same cloth you used earlier (Step 5) to remove the excess residue and reshape your brush.

Step 6: 

Fold the hand towel in half so your cleaned brushes will not touch the surface. Try to keep your brushes stored in a place where they won't get dusty.  Lay it flat to dry on the hand towel overnight.

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