Hair Perming

HAIR PERMING:

Thin, light and straight hair reduces the charm of ones face as this type of hair sticks to the face. Hair dressers suggests many solutions to solve this problem like back combing, puffing the hair but they are temporary and don 't lasts long. In comparison perming lasts longer. Though it is not natural but if care is taken before and after perming hair can be protected from damage to a greater extent. Hence one should get it done from an experienced person.

Before perming:

• Stop doing henna 2 months before perming your hair or else it wont last long.


• If perming is not coming out properly then the lotion used for perming is weak.


• Always get it done by an experienced person.


• One should have full knowledge of hair type, its flexibility, skin of head etc.

Avoid perming if you have dry hair, dandruff or an injury in the head

After Perming:

• Do not touch your hair till 47 after perming is done.


• Use 'afro comb' instead of normal comb after perming. An afro comb is made of wood, ivory or bone. It has three parts - the prongs, the body, and the handle.


• If carateen hardener is used one can comb hair immediately after perming.


• Consult hairdresser regarding shampoo and conditioning.


• Do not color the hair just after perming as both are chemical process. Hence give a gap of at least 9-10 days.
  

Perming gives a fresh new look to our personality and enhance our appearance.

Homemade Hair Spray

HOMEMADE HAIR SPRAY:

Many of us are unaware of miscellaneous hair care and styling products available in the market. There are times when we do not know what kind of products are available in the market, how to use them, the right product for our hair. Peep ahead and you would know the kinds of product available.

Hair Spray:

Hair spray is used on hair once you are ready with a hairstyle. The function of hair spray is to hold the hairstyle. The hair sprays available in the market have chemicals in them. You can also use a homemade hair spray that can be chemical free and healthy for your hair.

Step-by-step instructions for how to make a hair spray:

Light -lemon hair spray:

• The ingredients required are two to four lemons and water.
• Slice the lemons and add water and the sliced lemons in a pan.
• Boil the water on low gas and keep adding water as it evaporates. Boil the water for an hour.
• Cool the water and then strain.
• Put the prepared liquid in a spray bottle. This water can be refrigerated and used for only a week.

TIP:

Use orange for dry hair.

If the liquid is very sticky add more water to it.

Sugar-Oil hair spray:

• The ingredients required to make this hair spray are 1-tablespoon sugar, one-cup hot purified water, one-tablespoon vodka (optional), and three to five drops of oil.
• In a pan add sugar and water. Boil water and make it sure that the sugar dissolves in water. Add oil and vodka.

TIP:

• Store the liquid in a cool and dry place.
• Use the ingredient in a week.
• Wash the nozzle of the bottle to avoid any clogging after use.
• Do not run your fingers in your hair until the solution of sugar dries.
• Spray the hair spray on the hairbrush and then comb your hair. This will prevent your hair ends from flying.
  
  

Types Of Hair Brushes

TYPES OF HAIR BRUSHES:

Have you picked the right hair brush for your hair? There are different hair brushes to style your hair in different ways. Many of us have no knowledge about the hair brush and regret why we cannot get the same hairstyle like others or why we cannot maintain the hairstyle. In this section we educate you towards the kind of hairbrushes available in the market.

Paddle hair brush:

Paddle brushes are flat and wide. They help in brushing long hair and for styling them. Brushing your hair with paddle brush also gives you a slight scalp massage. These brushes are used to style layers, as they do not add volume to layers.

Cushion Style:

This type of brush is best suited for medium-length hair, which is generally smooth and straight. This brush gives you a massage effect. Styles, which are made out of this brush, are box shaped bob, the classic graduated cut and a disconnected outline.

Sculpting Brushes:

This kind of brush is best suited for backcombing and it adds volume to short and textured styles. Such brushes are generally used for short cuts, round layers and textured outlines.

Thermal Round Brush:

Thermal round brushes are available in different sizes such as jumbo sized, large medium and small. Small round brush acts as a roller to get curls on your hair when used with the heat of a blow dryer. Large round brush smoothen your hair. The length of your hair decides which type of brush to be used so that it can give a different style to your hair.

Thermal Flat Brush:

This brush acts like a flat iron, which smoothness and straightens your hair without any kind of bend. Never use brush on wet hair. It is advisable to use wide-toothed comb. When ever you backcomb your hair start combing your hair in small section.