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CHI Silk Infusion - Review

Seriously Silky-Soft Hair With CHI Silk Infusion

If you have been cursed with thick, coarse hair like I have, I bet you fight with it daily. If so, I highly recommend trying CHI Silk Infusion. This rich leave-in treatment is actually quite amazing and has become one of my go-to products when I want smooth, silky hair. It helps strengthen strands, provides incredible softness, manageability and shine without any of that goop-y build-up. Thankfully it’s alcohol-free, so no drying effects either and it is enriched with pure silk, wheat and soy proteins, so it’s actually good for hair.

To use, simply apply a small amount into the palm of your hand and work evenly throughout your hair. Leave it in and proceed with styling. I tend to round brush for volume when I have the time or simply power dry and flat iron with a genuine ceramic iron for smoothness when I don’t, but either way CHI Silk Infusion leaves my hair soft, shiny, manageable and oh-so-very healthy-looking.

Buy it: I found the 2oz size at Folica.com for $14, the 6 oz size for $24.50 and the 12oz size for $41.50.

Win it: I am including a .5oz trial size in with the Focus on Hair Holiday 2012 Giveaway, which will run throughout the month of November.

Disclosure: I purchased my own product for this review and for the sample that is being offered in the Holiday Giveaway. No compensation was offered or taken to be in this feature article. All opinions are my own.

Another Way to Eliminate Head Lice

Another way to eliminate head lice - Head Lice is a parasite that is very disturbing. Generally lice most commonly found in younger children, but not a few adults who were targeted. Because of its small and located in the head, sometimes it is very difficult to eradicate germs that can cause itching of the skin's hair. Sometimes people choose to use harmful chemicals sufficient to eliminate head lice are annoying.

Actually, other than using chemicals there are also another way to eliminating head lice naturally. Here are the ways:

Eliminate Lice Using hair oil and Shampoo

Spread mayonnaise oil, castor oil, or coconut oil. Then cover your head with a plastic bag or shower head cover to less than 12 hours or 24 hours. During wear shower bag, do not forget to heat the head with a hair dryer or sit outside under the sunbath.
Apply shampoo without hair wetted. Then cover your head with plastic and let the shampoo for 30 minutes.
Wash your hair. No need to worry about the oil that is in the head. Oil will disappear when you combing. Comb your hair with a wide-toothed comb to prevent tangles.
For long hair, tie your hair while combing to prevent messy. In this section, do not forget to tie your hair with a length of 1 inch.
Make sure you start to comb your hair from the base near the scalp to ends. Repeat from the other direction on the same section. Perform this process until all the hair combed.
Comb your hair over hot water and wipe with a tissue. Then use waterless shampoo to remove the oil. Lice cannot lays her eggs if your scalp oily.
When you sleep use plastic cover to avoid lice to return nested. In the morning check your scalp and repeat the above steps at least once a month.

Eliminate Lice Using Alcohol

Using alcohol to get rid of head lice should be done carefully. Therefore this method is done in the shower or while leaning over the bath.
Pour the alcohol right in the middle of the forehead and following the hair line. Flatten alcohol on the hair with your fingers and make sure the alcohol covers the scalp. Then use a conditioner and rub it into the scalp. Use a long-toothed comb to brush all the lice.
After it done then bathing and shampooing it twice, use conditioner to get rid of lice on your head completely.

Eliminate Lice Using Metal Comb

Provide metal combs, long toothed, small magnifying glass and a bowl of hot water. Use conditioner and rub it into your head. Then pick your hair into several sections.
Before using the comb, dip the comb in hot water. Comb the hair from all directions, especially from the base of the neck and behind the ears. Do it for 15 to 20 minutes.
When combing put a bowl of hot water underneath. Look with a magnifying glass and check whether there are lice or lice eggs are dropped.
Repeat this method for 14 days and shampoo with conditioner. After 14 days check it back using comb, hot water and a magnifying glass.

That's all another way to home lice treatment

Matrix's Vavoom Volume

Vavoom Volume for Fine, Limp Strands

It’s the Year to Rock Out with Matrix Vavoom, the modern salon styling line for instant high glam styles. Create the latest “it” looks inspired by rock star style, fashion trends and red carpet glamour. With a variety of workable styles, flexibility, lasting hold and texturizing stylers, Vavoom is the first choice among salon professionals. Vavoom Designing and Finishing System lets you take control of your style. Shape it. Shine it. Define it.

STYLE
Freezing Spray Extra-Firm locks in volume, texture and lift. This extra firm, fast-drying spray provides incredible shine.

Height of Glam Volumizing Foam offers maximum volume, lift and body. This lightweight foam provides brushable styles with lasting memory.

Hold My Body Forming Gel offers incredible styling versatility. It creates volume and a glossy finish. Add definition and contour with firm control.

ShapeMaker Extra-Hold Hairspray is an extra fine mist that offers super high shine and extra hold. It’s easy to layer and rework.

ShapeMaker Medium-Hold Hairspray is a medium hold extra fine mist. Easy to layer and rework, it offers a high shine.

Switch Flicks Wax-Gel Combo is a wax-gel hybrid that offers a medium hold. It gives hair high-definition separation without heavy buildup and flexible performance based on your desired look. Use gel on wet hair for hold and wax on dry hair for a piece-y hold.

Take Me Higher Root Riser builds full-bodied styles with sexy moves with UV protection. This medium-hold spray mousse offers a precision spray nozzle to boost hair from the roots up.

FINISH
Freezing Spray Medium Hold offers a clean feeling and adds shine while providing UV protection. A medium hold finishing spray provides extra shape and support.

Size Me Up Finishing Spritz is a strong, high hold spray. In addition to UV protection, it offers a firm, flexible finish that is clean to the touch.

Matrix History
MATRIX, the leading professional hair care and hair color company in the United States, is part of L'Oreal USA's Professional Products Division.

Matrix was founded in 1980 by the American husband and wife hairdressing team, Arnie and Sydell Miller. The Millers wanted to provide hairdressers with a comprehensive range of products that would help them grow their businesses and provide the means to take full advantage of their talent and creativity. Now, over two decades later, their original ideas still stand strong and Matrix is committed to the development of the salon professional and offers a wide range of hair care, color and hair texturizing products.

To add some umph to your lifeless strands, check out the line here: http://www.matrix.com/products/vavoom/

Disclosure: No compensation was offered or taken in exchange for this feature article. I have no affiliation to Matrix.

Holiday Gift Ideas - Feature

Give the Gift of Beauty

Looking for some early bird gift ideas for the holidays? Check out these beauty buys for your someone special!

Philip B. The Full Sexy Hair Collection Holiday Set-13.4 oz
The top-selling volume boosters for your hair! Peppermint and Avocado Clarifying and Volumizing Shampoo lifts fine, weakened hair at the root and deep-cleans your scalp. Katira Universal Revitalizing Hair Masque plumps and thickens dry, limp strands for shine and bounce.  $60 

Ouidad Curl Essentials Travel Kit
The Ouidad Curl Essentials Travel Kit lets you cleanse, condition, fight frizz and revive curls anywhere you go! This kit contains 2 oz sizes of Clear & Gentle Essential Daily Shampoo, Balancing Rinse Essential Daily Conditioner, Botanical Boost Moisture Infusing & Refreshing Spray and Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel . $25

Burt's Bees Natural Manicure Gift Set
Give the gift of natural products. Contains acai berry lip balm, honeysuckle tinted lip balm, lemon butter cuticle creme 6 ounce and naturally nourishing milk and honey body lotion 2.5 ounce. $14.99

Rene Furterer Volumea Holiday Kit
Give the gift of Volume with the Volumea set! The exclusive Volumea set features products essential for creating long-lasting volume: 5.07 oz. Volumea volumizing shampoo 5.07 oz. Volumea volumizing conditioner Free 6.8 oz. Volumea volumizing foam. $49

Tweezerman Brow Beauty Holiday Gift Set
This cute Tweezerman holiday gift set includes a Mini Slant Tweezer featuring a signature aligned, hand-filed precision tip for expert brow shaping in a festive candy cane glitter pattern, as well as the Tweezermate 10x Magnifying Mirror. The mirror is optically correct for perfect tweezing - clear from edge to edge with no distortion. The perfect gift this holiday season! $20

CHI Original Flat Iron and BaByliss Travel Dryer Holiday Gift Set
The Original CHI Flat Iron has continued to hold its spot as the number one flat iron in the professional beauty industry. Renowned for its versatility, this iron is not only designed to smooth and straighten but also to curl, crimp and flip hair. Also included, the BaByliss Pro Porcelain Ceramic Powerful Compact Dryer, which features Far-Infrared heat, gentle enough to protect hair from damage. It emits negative ions, which reduces static and frizz and creates a shiny, smooth finish. Multiple heat and speed settings and a cool shot button offer variable styling while dual voltage makes it ideal for travel. $139.99

Fekkai Advanced Salon Technician Color Care Luxury Holiday Set
Frederic Fekkai fills his Provence-inspired limited edition keepsake box with one of his signature collections. Fekkai Collectibles Series includes Salon Technician Color Care Shampoo, Salon Technician Color Care Conditioner and Salon Technician Color Care Anti-Fade Top Coat. It is the perfect gift for any woman who appreciates the finer things in life. She delights in beautifully crafted boxes to give, receive and make the everyday a cause of celebration. $72

Amika 'Spoil Your Hair Travel' Kit
Amika 'Spoil Your Hair' Travel Kit includes all the essential items you need to spoil your hair on the go complete in a fun and vibrant travel bag. The set includes travel sizes of the Amika Obliphica Oil Balancing Shampoo, Amika Obliphica Oil Nourishing Mask, Amika Obliphica Oil Treatment for all hair types, and the Amika Obliphica Oil Leave-in Cream plus Obliphica print zippered travel pouch. $39

Scentsations Holiday Trio 
This trio is perfect for the girl that wants it all! CND’s three new exotic Scentsations fragrances are available in a gift-wrapped trio. Includes three 2 fl. oz. bottles of Celebrate, Enchant and Delight for any occasion. Suggested retail price: $12

Alterna Bamboo Men Holiday Duo
Alterna Bamboo Men Holiday Duo is the perfect gift for every man. The 2-in-1 formulas keep grooming simple, fast and efficient. Cultivate strong hair, nourished skin and a healthy scalp in a snap. Made with Certified Organic Bamboo Extract & Hemp Seed Oil, Alterna’s new BAMBOO MEN’s line does double-duty strengthening and thickening hair while nourishing, conditioning and protecting the skin & scalp. Unique 2-in-1 formulas contain a combination of potent natural ingredients that make daily grooming fast and efficient. $36

Disclosure: No compensation was offered or taken to be in this feature article.

Home Remedies Acne on the Scalp

Home remedies acne on the scalp
Question:
A few months into my scalp grew a big pimple. It was very disturbing, because it was itchy and if broken will leave marks such as dandruff, and if hitting the comb becomes smarting. Actually, does acne is not dangerous? How do I fix this problem?

Jeany, 20 years

Answer:

Acne is basically harmless, but if as mentioned above, it feels intrusive at all. Especially if it feels itchy.

The cause of acne on the scalp is usually come when the scalp pores are clogged by oil produced by the glands on scalp. Excessive oil production can survive in the scalp and clog the pores. It is getting worse because the pores are also growing the hair.

Other causes could be due conditioner used to exposed scalp that clog pores. Or even the content contained in the shampoo, conditioner, or other styling products that clog the pores.

Things that you can do are :
first, to know whether the hair product that you used now is suitable for your scalp or not. Try stopping the products you use today, ranging from styling products such as conditioner, hairspray, gel or styling. If the acne problem stops, then you have found the cause.

If you are still experiencing the same problem, try to change your shampoo and conditioner products.

Still also have acne on the scalp? Well, then it must be checked whether or not you have an oily scalp. If yes, look for scalp and hair care products that are specific to oily scalp. Hopefully, if indeed the condition of your scalp always clean than an excessive oil production could be stopped, the acne problem will stop too.

To overcome the oil on scalp, choose a shampoo and conditioner that contain salicylic acid. The content is used in many beauty products, especially to cope with oily skin and acne problem, because it can raise the dead skin cells more easily.

Salicylic acid also helps to open clogged pores and expel bacteria inside the pores. Thus, salicylic acid can help prevent clogged pores come back again cause of an oil and bacteria at one blow helps the growth of new skin cells on the scalp.

As much as possible, every day or at least every two days to wash the hair and scalp clean with mild massaging on the scalp, then be sure to rinse until everything is clean. This will help minimize blockage of the pores that cause acne on scalp.

For oily scalp treatments using natural ingredients you can read more about tips to control oily hair and scalp, if the acne has ruptured and become raw for prescription medication you may use home making seborrhoeic dermatitis that had been I wrote on this blog, please read again.

That is the tips about home remedies acne on the scalp. Good luck.

Curlfiends - Options for CurlyGirls (and Guys too)

A New BFF for Your Curly Q's

For curlies who love their hair, there's CurlFriends. This comprehensive hair care collection includes shampoos, conditioners, serum, and styling products to help define curls and banish frizz for smooth, healthy locks.

A shampoo to use daily, Curlfriends Cleanse Shampoo cleanses, detangles and moisturizes your curly hair. Luxurious shampoo formula feeds and revitalizes dry and damaged curly hair. Sage conditions, eliminates frizz, detangles and moisturizes while Aloe and Vitamin E stimulate growth and promote shine. Rosemary helps prevent dandruff and hair loss-- simply the best!

Curlfriends Nourish Rinse Out Conditioner is ideal to use daily to hydrate thirsty curls and tame frizz. It restores health and shine to hair while also eliminating frizz. Sea Mud conditions and repairs curls while seaweed nourishes curls with for much healthier hair. It balances moisture, eliminates frizz, and protects against split ends so curls are defined and shiny.

Made especially for thick, kinky, coarse, dry or processed hair, Curlfriends Replenish Leave-In Conditioner restores moisture to the driest of hair to create supple, silky curls. Use daily if your curly hair is thick, kinky, coarse, dry or processed. Smoothes the surface of the hair and produces a soft feel. Replenishes moisture and detangles hair, eliminate frizz without adding body during humid conditions. Deep penetrating cream rebuilds and provides conditioning for damaged curly hair while Sage stimulates growth.

For extremely damaged or over-processed hair, apply a liberal amount of Replenish Leave-In Conditioner 20 minutes before shampooing. Shampoo and towel dry. Reapply to damp hair for an additional ten minutes, then rinse. Finally, apply a small amount of cream to dry or damp hair and leave in. Simply the best!

Curlfriends Seduce Pomade caresses hair and defines curls so they last all day. It leaves hair soft, shiny and full of body. Use to create texture needed for curly hair updos and "up" hairstyles Lightweight and never leaves hair feeling crunchy.

Curlfriends Rejuvenate Texturizing Mist enhances curls, restores bounce and adds volume. Rosemary helps to prevent dandruff and hair loss. This mist rejuvenates limp curls fights frizz and controls static.

Use Curlfriends Control Gel daily to calm curls and keep out unwanted moisture when the air is humid. Keeps out unwanted moisture that causes out of control hair and frizz. Wheat Protein for enhanced curl retention in any weather while Rosemary prevents dandruff and hair loss.

About
OK, so what exactly are these revolutionary salon products and how do they make curly hair soft, shiny and sexy? Simple...CurlFriends is a comprehensive scientific system of high quality, natural salon hair care products that provide extra special conditioning specifically designed for any degree of curly, dry or unmanageable hair for men, women or children. You should see results in minutes. That's why Curlfriends is known by salon professionals as "The Frizz Beater".

If you don't happen to have curly hair, you are still in luck. Although CurlFriends is a comprehensive system of hair care products specifically designed for the special conditioning needs of curly hair, it is also wonderful for dry, damaged or generally unmanageable hair.

Curly & Frizzy Hair Tips

Never wrap your hair in a towel like a turban. This bends the hair shaft and causes hair breakage. Instead, place the towel on your head like a veil and gently squeeze out excess moisture.

Comb conditioner through your hair while you’re still in the shower. Then rinse. This makes sure the product is distributed evenly and makes combing your wet hair a breeze.

Control Gel works just as well in dry climates like Colorado and Arizona.

For added shine, add extra drops of Tame Smoothing Serum when hair is dry. Use Rejuvenate Texturizing Mist on days when you do not shampoo your hair to revive your curls and give them a fresh, bouncy look.

Before applying a styling or finishing product to your hair, really rub the product into your hands as if you were applying hand cream. This will help you to control the product and distribute evenly.

Shine Hair Gloss can be used to detangle and condition hair. Apply 4-6 drops to hands and massage into damp hair for 1 minute. Comb through using a wide-toothed comb.

Try not to shampoo every day. The natural oils in your scalp are beneficial to the health of your hair.

Not all stylists know how to cut curly hair. Before getting your curls cut, call the salon to find out if they have a curly hair specialist.

Save even more time by creating your own curl potion. Mix a dime-sized amount of Replenish Leave-In Conditioner, dime-sized amount of Control Gel and 4 drops of Tame Smoothing Serum in the palm of your hand. Rub together and apply to wet hair. Comb through and go.

Click here for more information or to try CURLFRIENDS for yourself.

Disclosure: No compensation was offered or taken in exchange for this feature article.

Natural Therapies to Prevent Baldness

Natural therapies to prevent baldness - Dandruff, too oily hair, too dry hair, dull hair, hair loss and baldness is a serious problem that often we experience every day. For you who have normal hair keep your hair to be healthy. A very serious problem experienced by men is baldness.

There are many factors causes hair loss include:

Infection is a major cause of baldness.
Sores on the scalp caused by fungi in general are growing in the scalp that causes infection and cause hair cannot grow back. Ringworm can spread if not treated will leave bald spots, itching, redness and blisters. These bacteria can be treated with vitamins for hair.

Hormonal Factors
Hormonal changes can cause hair loss permanently or semi-permanently marked with bald spots symptom. Excess or no increase testosterone hormones are the main cause of hair loss. While the hair on a woman, hormonal changes at menopause can cause hair loss. Hormonal imbalance due to contraception and pregnancy may also cause hair loss but the cause of the imbalance it will be able to repair itself over time.
Genetic Factors
Survey conducted by The National Institutes of Health says that 25% of men experience hair loss at the age of 30. Hair loss will be mainly experienced by men, but women are more likely to have thinning hair. Baldness typically be experienced by men and women when married.
Due to the influence of the consumption of drugs
Side effects of some medications also cause hair loss. Thyroid medication, excess vitamin A, and some antidepressants like protriptyline, antibiotics can cause hair loss. Radiation treatments and chemotherapy also cause hair loss in most patients.
As a result of a diet program
Changes in diet or poor nutrition can cause hair loss in some people. Deficiencies of protein, iron and zinc (zinc) are the cause of hair loss because hair is also on a diet or lack of nutrition to the hair.
Alopecia areata (hair loss disease)
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that can be experienced by adults or children. Weak immune system that causes the hair follicles to be the target of this disease. There is no cure although some doctors can only give generic drug for hair growth.
Stress
Stress is a serious disease because it is procedurally will cause bald spots or hair loss. Or high levels of emotional stress is also a major cause of hair loss. Therapy can be done only reduces the level of stress.

Before too late baldness attack, you should follow these natural therapies to prevent baldness.

Here are some steps to prevent balding that can be done at home.

In the shower you should use cold water because hot water can increase the amount of bacteria in the scalp that can lead to widening bald areas on the head.
Use anti hair-loss shampoo for scalp health.
Avoid arrangement hairstyle / hair stylist in a long period of time (immediately wipe / wash) due to dryer conditions caused the hair stressed or under pressure.
Therapy using coconut oil and castor oil in your bald area.
Mix castor oil and coconut oil in the ratio of 2 to 1, then the second heat the oil mixture to be warmer. Apply warm oil to the scalp and thinning hair to stimulate new hair growth. Massage the scalp for at least 15 minutes to improve air circulation to the hair follicles and oil seep into the pores of the hair. You can find out if there is circulation to the scalp feel warm already.
Combine well with trying to use Aloe vera (Aloe vera plant) that mixed with coconut oil and then rubbed on the scalp and leave on for 45 minutes. Rinse with warm water and repeat 3 times a week.
Other therapies to improve the circulation is by rubbing garlic on bald area to look a little flushed and then apply honey. This will prevent the widening bald and circulation in the scalp.
Take vitamins and supplements to prevent balding. Vitamins and supplements are useful for providing early nutrition to help grow the hair follicles or prevent follicle out. Hair desperately need other nutrients from plants that have been clinically proven to stimulate hair growth so you will not go bald.

hbl Hair Care Solutions

hbl - An Innovative Brand for

Health • Beauty • Life

More than just another beauty product, hbl encompasses mind, body and senses to create a completely new experience of Health • Beauty • Life.

Without the use of harsh sulfates, parabens, DEA’s, TEA’s and a whole laundry list of potentially harmful ingredients commonly found in mass marketed hair care products, hbl is gentle on hair and skin yet offers uncompromised performance. The light, virtually allergen-free fragrance is set to strict European standards and features a crisp, clean scent that spans uniformly throughout the entire line.

In addition to performing well and playing on the senses, hbl includes unique perception changing packaging that is not only visually stimulating, but also includes a series of holographic affirmations. Working at a subconscious level, these affirmations embed deep into the viewer’s mind, offering a meaningful sense of well being.

The brainchild of Patrick Dockry, hbl has been formulated, tested and fine-tuned to his exact specifications and is now being offered in finer salons and spas throughout North America.

According to Dockry, “This brand is so far beyond what anybody has seen, let alone done in the industry. We are striving to be the leading company that offers a premium health-based line that truly supports well being. Also hbl is about what is NOT in the formulation. We use only higher quality ingredients and stay away from things that are harmful to your hair, skin and overall health.”

For more about the inspiration for the hbl line, click here:

The hbl line consists of 13 premium hair care products that offer gentle, color-safe cleansing, conditioning and styling solutions for every hair type.

Let hbl take the guesswork out of hair care for you with their handy product recommender.

Find a salon near you that carries the brand or Order online.

Win it: The good folks at hbl are offering yet another set of tress-loving products for you to try out. This time, look for hbl Hydrating Shampoo, Hydrating Conditioner and Shine & Seal - A $62.90 retail value!

Disclosure: Compensation was taken for this feature article. Winner's product will supplied by the company or their PR firm.

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Cananga Oil for Stronger and Hair Fragrance

Cananga oil for stronger and hair fragrance - Cananga flower (Cananga odorata) is a native plant from Southeast Asia. The plant is one tribe with soursop, the family of Annonaceae. Judging from the figure of plants, Cananga flower is divided into two types, those are trees and shrubs. However, both included in the same species. Cananga plants shaped tree height can reach 20-30 meters. While a shaped shrub reaching 1-3 meters height only. Cananga flower or some countries call ylang flowers are in groups, and each group consisted of 3 groups of pieces, each with 6 groups of interest. The young flowers are green, while the older is yellow. Highest yield and quality of oil found in the ripe flowers perfectly ( yellow color ).

The cananga essential oils ( some countries call Ylang ylang oil ) are derived from refining the flowers from Cananga odorata plants. The cananga (Cananga odorata Hook) probably come from Philippine. Cananga plant thrives in lowlands with high humidity, tropical climate and proximity to the beach. Land where grown shall have good drainage and not rocky.

Cananga oil is commonly used as an odor’s binder in perfume and soap fragrance as an ingredient.
The area famous and most widely produced cananga oil from cananga flowers in the world are Nosy Island in Madagascar, Philippines, and Indonesia.

The benefits of Cananga oil

The essential oil from cananga flowers is used in medicine for aromatherapy to soothe and relax the soul especially when PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome). Cananga flower‘s oil is also used to relieve pain or cramping that occurs when menstruation and menstrual launched, also can lower blood pressure, may be used for high blood pressure. This oil may also be used for cosmetic uses such as subtracting the lines of aging, promote new cell growth, acne treatment, rough skin problems and oily, accelerate hair growth, and many benefits that note wrote here. This oil can be used as the common cold or bronchitis, asthma and malaria fever.

Cananga ( ylang ylang ) oil for hair treatment

To care for the hair to remain healthy, not easy to fall off and smelling good you just simply applying cananga oil evenly on hair after shampooing. Warm the cananga oil by dipping into hot water. Dry the hair with towel and applying the oil to your hair, massage gently until the oil seep into the pores of your scalp. Use preferably in the morning before you leave for work or before you start a routine activity. Feel the scent of your hair while you indulge. You can mix with a little of hazelnut oil for hair care more healthy and shiny. By using the cananga oil regularly will help you feeling the therapeutic of aromatherapy that can relax tense nerves because cananga oil can regulate the flow of the hormone adrenaline that you will emerge feeling happy, calm, relieve anxiety, and can turn away from wrath.

Similarly the benefits of cananga oil for hair care and treatment to make your hair remain healthy, stronger and fragrance.

Thinning Hair Feature - Nioxin

The Skinny on Hair Loss

According to the good folks at NIOXIN, thinning hair affects men and women of all ages. The cause is often genetic, and can also be triggered by certain life stages. Hair cells reproduce at a faster rate than any other in our bodies, so they are also sensitive to changes in our health or environment. Addressing thinning begins with understanding what causes and contributes to it, and the early warning signs to look out for.

KNOWN FACTORS AND REASONS

GENETICS
A common family predisposition involves natural, age-related hormonal changes that can trigger hair loss. This is caused by the conversion of testosterone into the toxin Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and can be inherited from either your mother or your father.

STRESS AND TRAUMA
Stress can produce increased levels of testosterone, which converts to DHT and interrupts the hair’s growth cycle. Stress also constricts blood supply through the capillaries, restricting oxygen and nutrient uptake and vitamins to the hair follicle.

NUTRITION AND DIET
What you eat can play a significant role in hair thinning. A high consumption of animal fats, rapid weight loss and liquid protein diets can result in a lack of amino acids, biotin, iron, protein and zinc — all of which are essential for healthy-looking hair.

HEALTH ISSUES
Several underlying health issues can cause hair thinning, including a malfunctioning of the hormone-producing thyroid gland and the natural hormonal changes women experience after pregnancy and during the menopause.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Air and water pollutants, chlorine, metals and minerals may be left on the scalp and hair as we wash with water every day, contributing to thinning. Pollutants such as pseudo-estrogens and toxins from within our bodies are also a factor.

MEDICATION
The hair follicle is incredibly sensitive to changes in the body. Any hormone therapy (including birth control) can contribute to hair thinning, as can steroids, specific chemotherapies, and medication for blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and acne.

HOW TO TELL IF THINNING HAIR MIGHT AFFECT YOU IN THE FUTURE
SCALP CONCERNS
Dryness and oiliness are both indications of an unhealthy scalp environment, which can inhibit healthy hair growth. Seborrhea is a condition in which an excessive amount of sebum is produced and builds up on the scalp (looking like an adult cradle cap), pointing to the hormonal imbalances associated with hair loss.

AREAS OF CONCERN
A receding hairline or thinning crown are indications of male pattern baldness, while noticeably wider part, thinning on the sides of the head or a smaller ponytail are signs of diffused thinning in women.

DAILY HAIR LOSS
It is normal to lose around 100 individual hair strands a day, but in order to maintain hair’s current volume it must be replaced at the same rate. If you notice more hair than usual in the shower or in your hairbrush after brushing, your hair will begin to look thinner.

EXCESSIVE BODY HAIR
In general, the more body hair a man has, the greater his risk of becoming bald. For example, if he has substantial chest, shoulder and back hair, he is 70% more likely to experience balding. For women, excessive body or facial hair can indicate the same hormonal imbalances that cause thinning.

FIND A SOLUTION TO THIN-LOOKING HAIR THAT’S TAILORED TO YOU

Thinning hair is a common problem, affecting 78% of men and women of all ages.* The NIOXIN Consultation Tool takes less than three minutes to complete and will help you assess your needs. Try it for yourself here: http://nioxin.com/en-US/consultation-tool-page.aspx.

Disclosure: No compensation was offered or taken in exchange for this feature article. None of the editorial staff at FOH have any affiliation to Nioxin.

Goldwell Dualsenses For Men - Hair Care

Goldwell Dualsenses For Men

With its modern fragrance, formula and design, dualsenses FOR MEN by Goldwell offers everything that men want and everything men's hair needs.

Goldwell Dualsenses For Men Hair & Body Shampoo cleanses, revitalises and cares for hair, skin and scalp and increase hair resistance. The recharge system with Guarana Caffeine Complex works in combination with instant Microfluid Technology for quick and even distribution through hair. Suitable for all hair types. Starting at $9.55 USD.

Goldwell Dualsenses For Men Refreshing Mint Shampoo is an energising cleanser for all hair types. Specially formulated for men with Mint Extract this fresh shampoo deeply cleanses hair with a pleasant cooling effect. Dualsenses For Men Refreshing Mint Shampoo stimulates the scalp whilst revitalising the senses with a unique fragrance. Starting at $9.55 USD.

Goldwell Dualsense For Men Thickening Shampoo gently cleanses and actively strengthens the hair with special strenghteners and proteins. The Recharge System with Guarana Caffeine Complex works in combination with Instant Microfluid Techonology for quick and even distribution through hair. Starting at $9.55 USD.

Goldwell Dualsenses For Men Activating Scalp Tonic stimulates the scalp's circulation and fortifies the hair with a stimulating cooling affect. The Recharge System with Guarana Caffeine Complex works in combination with Instant Microfuild Technology for quick and even distribution through hair. Starting at $12.66 USD.

Goldwell Dualsenses For Men Power Gel provides strong hold and protects against moisture loss. The Recharge System with Guarana Caffeine Complex works in combination with Instant Microfluid Technology for quick and even distribution through hair. Starting at $11.25 USD.

Goldwell Dualsenses For Men Texture Cream Paste is a medium hold, matte finish styling paste, especially for men. Great for creating texture in shorter styles, this professional hair care product lets you create structured looks with a matte finish and a medium hold factor. Easy to use, it has extra pliability for increased working time. Starting at $10.60 USD.

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The Goldwell Haircare range began in Germany in 1948 with one lotion, which gave lasting hold and style to all hairstyles. The good news is that over 60 years later, Goldwell now produce over 70 different hair cleansing, conditioning, colouring, styling and treatment products for all hair types. Sold in hair salons around the world, Goldwell is a trusted professional hair care brand.

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How to Dye You Hair Properly?

How to dye you hair properly? - Hair coloring has now become a trend that cannot be separated from the lifestyle. Everywhere it is easy we will see women or men with colorful hair.

But, you know frequent hair coloring can damage the hair cuticle and makes it more sensitive and easily broken?

Don’t you want your hair damaged by coloring? You need to give more attention to the steps that must be done before you decide to dye your hair. As it turns out before and after hair dyeing you must do special rituals like these:

Before doing coloring, you'll want to test the sensitivity to give a little hair dye on the back of the ear lobe. If there is itching it means your scalp does not match the chemicals contained in them.

The process of staining to the sensitive and non sensitive skin of course are different each. In the non sensitive skin can apply dye on the scalp, but for those who are sensitive skin to hair dye can apply the dye on the hair only do not exposed to scalp.

We recommend that you do the coloring at salons that have been reliable. There you can consult a stylist about the sensitivity of the scalp, or hair color that matches the characteristics and activities.

Consult first with the more expert hair color that suits you so that you become more beautiful appearance.

After getting the right color, you need to maintain if you do not want your hair look unhealthy because of it. To do its not ever doing another chemical process after dyeing. Let it for two weeks for your hair, then you can do other chemical processes such as straightening or curling.

Chemical processes can simultaneously make hair brittle and difficult to manage. The process of staining alone should destroy the hair cuticle to insert pigment into new hairs not imagine what it would be like if you did your hair after coloring other chemical processes.

To be able to maintain colored hair, you need a special shampoo and conditioner for colored hair. Your hair requires a shampoo that contains protein protective color and extra moisturizing. Shampoo and conditioner can soften rough cuticles due to the coloring process.

Use a conditioner that contains sunscreen as the sun can eliminate moisture and accelerate the loss of hair color.

Resilience hair color depending on the treatment. In healthy hair, the color can last 4-5 months, but if your hair is not healthy and sensitive colors will be quickly discarded

Also, do not wash it too often. You can wash it once a day maximum. You also are advised not to rub too hard as hair coloring process makes the hair more sensitive and fragile.

Try to do a deep conditioning once a month to keep your hair moisture. Reduce use a hair dryer that is too hot or use a hair clamp.

Those are tips how to dye you hair properly.

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With a perfected blend of botanicals and their delightful aroma, Bioken brings a luxurious and sensual quality to every hair care experience. The result is healthy, youthful, silky hair with incredible shine.

For the Enfanti line, Bioken does not use harsh chemical agents like sulfates that cause skin irritation or damage hair, skin or other cells. Instead, only luxurious and extra gentle cleansers are used. These natural cleansers are derived from coconut and palm oils and are delicate enough not to strip the hair and scalp of essential oils.

All Enfanti shampoos fall into the 4.5-5.5pH level, which is the same as human hair. This ideal pH balance provides gentle cleansing and optimum color retention.

Enfanti Hydrating Shampoo is a special blend of organic herbal and therapeutic botanicals. It hydrates, rejuvenates and moisturizes hair with excellent antioxidant and antibiotic properties. This sulfate, paraben, DEA, and alcohol free formula provides extra gentle cleansing with superior moisturizing and color retention using Bioken’s exclusive Nano Color Care Technology.

Cocodimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed hair keratin (hydrolyzed human hair keratin), which is an exact match for the natural protein of hair, works to strengthen and rebuild hair to its natural state. Safflower seed oil offers regenerating and nourishing benefits, which acts as a lubricant on the skin surface, leaving a soft and smooth appearance. Glycerin performs as a humectant and hair-conditioning agent while panthenol enhances the appearance and feel of hair, by increasing body, suppleness, and sheen. A natural hydrating form of pro-vitamin B. Panthenol softens and strengths hair by filling in cracks on the hair shaft, which in turn helps to add body and keeps split ends from forming.

Enfanti Hydrating Shampoo is safe to use daily and is suggested for those with dry, damaged hair. Simply apply to wet hair and work into a foamy lather. Rinse thoroughly and follow with Enfanti Conditioner or Enfanti Treatment. The result is healthy, youthful, silky hair with incredible shine.

Available in 8 oz, 16oz, and 32oz sizes, Enfanti Hydrating Shampoo retails for $13.00, $21.00 and $34.00.

Enfanti Volume Shampoo provides moisturized volume for your color treated, limp, fine and thinning hair. Free from sulfate, paraben, DEA and alcohol, this lightweight cleanser is full of fortifying botanicals that add volume, body, lift and fullness to hair.

With a light fresh scent, Enfanti Shampoo contains green tea, nettle, chamomile and calendula extracts. Green tea, which is highly regarded for its potent antioxidants and anti-aging properties, is known to help stimulate hair growth. Nettle deep cleanses and provides a protective coating that strengthens the hair shaft. It also helps to repair chemically damaged hair and stimulates hair growth. Chamomile offers calming, cooling and soothing effects as well as anti-inflammatory benefits, while calendula increases hair shaft elasticity and flexibility to prevent breakage. It also penetrates the core of hair to restore keratin levels or fibrous structural proteins.

Hydrolyzed wheat proteins reinforce the hair shaft and replenish hair to its youthful form while bee propolis extract fortifies hair with vitamins, stimulates hair growth and reinforces hair’s natural defenses to help cure and prevent split ends. Panthenol increases body, suppleness, and sheen and helps improve the texture of hair that has been physically or chemically damaged.

Designed to add volume and body to fine, limp or thinning hair, Enfanti Volume Shampoo is gentle on color and is safe to use daily. Simply apply to wet hair and work into a foamy lather. Rinse thoroughly and follow with Enfanti Conditioner or Enfanti Treatment.

Enfanti Volume Shampoo is available in 8oz, 16oz, 32oz sizes and retails for $13.00, $21.00 and $34.00.

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Using botanical complexes, this sulfate, paraben and DEA free formula is gentle, effective and color-safe. Derivatives of coconut and palm oils gently cleanse while Panthenol or Pro-vitamin B-5 deeply hydrates and moisturizes hair. Smoothing and static reducing agents eliminate frizz and tame flyaways while increasing suppleness and sheen.

Dismiss your frizz and smooth your hair with Enfanti Frizz Free Shampoo. Simply apply to wet hair, lather and rinse thoroughly. For best results, use daily with Bioken Enfanti Conditioner or Bioken Enfanti Treatment.

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10 Important things into Healthy Hair Growth

10 important things into healthy hair growth - Vitamins and lifestyle changes have been shown to stimulate hair growth and reduce hair loss. Balding is a genetic trait but good nutrition can play a role in hair growth. Hair products, such as masks, shampoos and conditioners can also prevent hair loss and restore a healthy hair. Adding nutrients will help the hair to grow back.

There are 10 important things into healthy hair growth more quickly

Hair grows needs protein
Hairs were substance from protein if you have protein’s deficiency it can cause hair loss. By adding protein to your diet such including animal products likes meat and milk, or a protein shake made from whey that is good for hair grow faster.

Vitamin C needed for Healthy Hair
Vitamin C is also a component of healthy hair. Citrus fruits, such as oranges and lemons, are very rich in vitamin C, such as green peppers. The recommended dose is 1,000 to 3,000 mg a day. Besides that lemon juice can also be applied directly to grow your hair.
Vitamin B to boost Hair Growth
Biotin and vitamin B complex is needed to hair grow. Vitamin B3 helps increase circulation to the scalp, thus promoting hair growth. The best way you need to take a supplement that includes all the B vitamins, B complex supplement called, as the nutrients work synergistically.
Iron Reduce Hair Loss
Mineral likes iron helps increase circulation to the scalp, which then fuels hair growth. How to increase hair growth is to eat foods with high in iron include liver, apricots and raisins.
Drink water needs for hair growth
Hair shaft consists of one quarter of the water. How to grow hair faster is needed to drink at least 4 to 8 glasses of water a day to stay hydrated and grow healthy hair.
Reducing Alcohol beverages to stop hair loss
Drinking alcohol reduces hair growth. Reduce or eliminate alcohol from your diet will increase hair growth.
Hormones Influence Hair Growth
Hormones affect hair production. The hormone decreases with age and will slow hair growth. Increased hormones can increase hair growth. How to make hair grow faster is to add bio-identical hormones for women is a possibility, but accurate blood test is needed to identify and balance the various components of the body's hormones. Natural foods contain some hormones, for example, wild yam is a natural source of estrogen.
Vitamin E needs for hair growth
Vitamin E is an essential nutrient needed to grow the hair. It stimulates circulation in the scalp and can be taken internally or applied to the scalp directly.

Smoking causes hair loss
Smoking reduces blood flow to the scalp and this causes a decrease in hair growth. Quit smoking to help hair grow faster.
Vitamin A needs for healthy hair
Vitamin A helps to make hair more shiny because it works with the synthesis of fat in the hair follicles and spurs hair growth. How to grow hair fast is by eating foods that contain vitamin A include eggs, kale, squash, and carrots.

Those all 10 important things into healthy hair growth more quickly. Hopefully this article is useful.

Home making Seborrhoeic Dermatitis Treatment Oil

Home making seborrhoeic dermatitis treatment oil - Before I make a recipes you have to know about
Facts on Seborrhoeic Dermatitis

Affecting all people, irrespective of age, race, and gender
There are people who suffer from seborrheic dermatitis throughout his life
Can occur on the surface of the hairy skin such as the head, inner ear, eyebrows, sideburns, mustache, beard, even in chest
Can occur continuously or intermittent
Seborrheic dermatitis is not contagious, but sometimes a reduced case.
While it is not a matter of emergency, dandruff can be very annoying and can cost quite a bit

seborrhoeic dermatitis

Seborrhoeic Dermatitis Causes

The exact cause of dandruff is not known until now. But the possible associated with increased oil production in the skin, oily skin types, and there is the role of fungi in the skin. However, dandruff is not caused by a fungus. Meanwhile the bacteria are also never found the cause of dandruff.
Immune system is believed to play an important role of seborrheic dermatitis incident. So often occurs in people who suffer from Parkinson's disease or weak immune systems such as HIV / AIDS.
Seborrheic dermatitis can also be triggered and exacerbated by poor scalp hygiene. For example, in people who are lazy to shampooing and washing the hair.
And stress was never investigated as a possible cause of the flourishing of Dandruff on someone.

Seborrheic Disease Journey

Many people do not have skin inflammation, but only complain of white flakes on the skin, which is usually seen on the surface of a dark-colored shirt
Many who come to the doctor's complaint stems from dry skin but does not react with the regular lotion provision.
For those who have inflammation, may feel itching, and burning like fire.
Itching on seborrheic dermatitis can make people do not stop-stop scratching.
For those who suffer from chronic seborrheic dermatitis, sometimes cases can’t be cured, but can be controlled to maintain the hygiene of the scalp or the hair.
In humid conditions the patient will feel more complaints increased.

Clinical Symptoms of Seborrhoeic Dermatitis

The presence of white flakes on the surface of a dark-colored clothing
Itching of the scalp
Oily scalp
Facial skin dry and scaly
Often have dermatitis on the skin of the inner ear
On the red-haired in the face (eyebrows, mustaches, beards, sideburns)

How to handling of the seborrhoeic dermatitis with natural ingredients?

Here I have found a very potent herbs for home making seborrhoeic dermatitis treatment oil
Materials used are: coconut oil, cumin leaves, tobacco, red betel's leaves and stems, Heartleaf maderavine madevine and Datura metel fruits.

cumin leaves

datura metel fruits

Heartleaf maderavine madevine

tobacco

red betel leaves

Directions: take a handful of each cumin leaves, tobacco, red betel leaves, Heartleaf maderavine madevine and 5 grains of Datura Metel fruits ( Angel's Trumpet ).

cut in to small pieces

cook with coconut oil

Cut into small pieces all of the ingredients, while prepare 0.5 kg of coconut oil in a frying pan. After boiling oil put all the material that had been prepared earlier. Fry until the oil change to green color (about 1 hour) or until the coconut oil become to 1 or 2 ounces. Then strain the oil to separate the waste.

How to use: Apply the oil on the scalp or hair affected by seborrhoea regularly twice a day until healed.

This herb is not suitable for babies as they tend to feel sore when there is a wound in the scalp.
This oil is good for home lice treatment too, when I did for seborrhoeic treatment the lice and their eggs were died too.
This home making seborrhoeic dermatitis treatment oil is suitable to injury hurt, burning hurt, post op hurt and there are many benefits to all wounds.
Good luck and get well !

Sally Hershberger Hyper Hydration Super Keratin Spray

Smooth, Soften & Nourish Your Precious Strands
An award-winning and in-demand product, Sally Hershberger Hyper Hydration Super Keratin Spray offers extreme moisture repair for dry, damaged, color-treated hair. Bring home the benefits of the #1 salon treatment to soften, condition, and smooth hair like an in-salon treatment.

Using Keratin, a key component of hair, Sally Hershberger Hyper Hydration Super Keratin Spray restores and revitalizes hair to a soft, shiny, supple, and sensational state. It tames frizz, static and fly-aways for smoother, nourished, and healthier-looking hair. Also a heat protectant, this light spray prevents hair from being weighed down.

To use, simply spray on damp hair and comb through for a daily dose of deep moisture, or; spray on dry hair for instant manageability and softness or to reactivate style when on the go.

About Sally Hershberger
Known for her trendsetting vision and extraordinary skill, Sally Hershberger is one of the most influential and sought-after hairstylists in the world. As the first female hairstylist whose talent and business acumen enabled her to reach celebrity status, Sally is a personal favorite of directors and celebrities alike and is equally in demand in the world of fashion. In addition to her work with top celebrities and photographers, Sally travels coast-to-coast to work with personal clients in her New York and Los Angeles Salons and in 2008 created her self-titled hair care line, Sally Hershberger.

Sally realized her goal of offering every woman across the country the tools to recreate the aesthetic of her coveted styles with the launch of her Sally Hershberger hair care collection. The ultimate in luxury hair care without the price tag to match, all products undergo testing by Sally herself at her eponymous New York City salon to ensure high-quality, high performance formulations at a price everyone can afford.

Sally maintains an active role at her three salons: Sally Hershberger Uptown located on New York’s Upper East Side, Sally Hershberger Downtown in New York’s Meatpacking District, and Sally Hershberger Los Angeles on Melrose Place.

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