4 Easy Beauty Hacks

Quick dos and don'ts to ensure you look beautiful this spring

DO…pop your eyeliner in the freezer. Now the weather’s warmed up, you might find some liners crumble as you apply them. A 15-minute cold snap will put an end to that.

DON’T… rub your hair with a towel to dry it. You’ll rough up the cuticles, making it look dull. Blot dry or leave the towel wrapped round your head to absorb moisture.

DO… use hair conditioner to shave your legs – it will soften the hair, making it easier to glide through, plus it’ll leave your pins feeling silky.

DON’T… pump your mascara wand up and down in an attempt to coat the wand. You’ll force air into the tube which will dry the product out and shorten its lifespan.

Source:naturalhealthmagazine.co.uk/beauty/4-easy-beauty-hacks

To Pump Up Hair's Volume...

Switch to mousse. It costs the same as other styling products, but because it contains resins that lightly coat strands to add thickness and lift hair at the root, mousse delivers far more oomph, says Renee Cohen, senior stylist at Serge Normant at the John Frieda Salon in New York City.

Dry hair upside down. To build volume when you blow-dry, work a palm full of mousse from your roots through to the ends, then flip your head over and dry your hair away from the scalp. "Hair should be barely damp before you flip it back up and style it," she says. (Think you knowthe healthiest way to dry your hair? Don't be so sure...)

Brush in fullness. Using a round brush to style hair builds in more volume. Pick a medium-size brush (for longer hair) or small (for shorter)—the full circle of bristles will give roots a lift as you blow-dry, brushing in the opposite direction the hair is going to lay. Hook the brush under a 2-inch section of hair at the root, and lift as you roll it through to the ends—all the while following the brush with the dryer. Keep the nozzle above your brush and pointed down to increase shine.

To Restore Locks’ Luster...

Give yourself a weekly hot-oil treatment. Save a bundle by substituting jojoba oil (find it in natural food stores for about $10) for pricier hair-repair products. "Jojoba has a fine molecular structure that allows it to enter and fill the hair shaft, making it a perfect choice for conditioning," says Paul Labrecque, owner of the New York City-based Paul Labrecque Salon. Spread the oil liberally through dry hair, put on a plastic shower cap, then cover with a hot towel for 30 minutes. Wash it out thoroughly, then rinse with cold water to seal the cuticle and trap added moisture. "When the hair shaft is infused with oil, the cuticle lies flatter, so your hair looks smoother and shinier," he explains.

Keep a cool head. Heat opens hair's protective outer layer, damaging strands and creating frizz. "Frequently cooling the hair while styling helps keep your cuticle flat," says Labrecque. If your dryer has a cool-shot button, use it to deliver a blast of cold air after drying each individual section. (This also helps lock in your new style.) If it doesn't, he suggests holding your style in place with your brush for about 30 seconds to let hair cool off.









Source:prevention.com/beauty/defy-your-age/anti-aging-tips-looking-younger-budget

Summer Hair Care Tips

Treat your locks to some TLC, to keep your hair shiny, glossy and healthy this summer.

Jonathan Long, celebrity stylist and co-founder of Lockonego salon, shares his tips for healthy hair.

Feed your hair from the inside! Make sure your diet is rich in omega 3 and fatty acids; think avocado, mackerel, nuts and seeds. If you eat a healthy and varied diet it will show in your hair. Be sure to keep hydrated too; drink plenty of water to hydrate hair follicles.

If you go out in direct sunlight remember that your scalp is just as likely to burn as the rest of the skin on your body. Either wear a hat or invest in a spritz that contains UVA and UVB protection. 

If you are a sun worshipper, coat your hair in conditioner before you hit the beach; this will help to keep it hydrated and your hair will be left soft and manageable when you wash it out.

Look for alternative heat-free looks, beachy, tousled waves are always a style hit for summer and are easy to create without using heat on your hair. French plait damp hair before bed, take out in the morning and finish with a spritz of salt spray and a quick run through with your fingers. Voila!

During the summer months you might want to avoid using artificial products in your hair, especially if they contain alcohol as this dries your hair out unnecessarily. Invest in a good hair oil: Jojoba, coconut, almond and grape seed are all brilliant ingredients to look out for in a hair oil, leave in overnight and shampoo out in the morning; you’ll notice a huge difference in the texture and feel of your locks.

Source: womensfitness.co.uk/style/770/summer-hair-care-tips