BASIC GUIDE TO ACHIEVING THE HAIR OF YOUR DREAMS - CONT.

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  We continue our comprehensive but basic guide to achieving the healthy, beautiful and bouncy hair of your dreams; Black hair is difficult to handle, slow to grow, with a tendency to excessive dryness, and easily susceptible to damage-sometimes irreversibly. There are techniques that you need to combine with good products to achieve great-looking hair. Black hairdressing has its own science, theory, and practice; and you would do well not to treat it as you would Caucasian hair. You also need to know what are good and bad hairdressing practices, because styling your hair in a certain way could lead to breakage or damage.

   STAY LOYAL TO YOUR WINNING FORMULA: Do not experiment or allow your hair to be used as a guinea pig. If you have a winning formula, stick with it. Why change just for the sake of change, or because the new packaging is brighter or because the girl on the new pack is prettier? You need to be sure about a product’s performance and delivery before you alter the status quo. If you feel your product is mediocre, still sick with it unless and until you have evidence that he knew magic product you have discovered is as magical as it is suppose to be. Some ladies will insist on trying some new thing because it has Beyonce on the new package. They do not know that it is only a fantastic endorsement deal for her, and nothing to do with how effective it is. It is the same way that people think the possession of NAFDAC number by a product is evidence of its efficacy rather the real meaning, which is that it is safe to use. So if ’AGOYIN SHAMPOO’ works for you then stay with it, at least until you start to perceive deterioration in the texture of your hair.

2                    BE REALISTICALLY OBJECTIVE: This brings me to this important tip-you must know when to stop! If you can be realistic with your requirements, you will be able to recognize when you have crossed the rational line, before charlatans take advantage of you. When you are not realistic, you will find yourself buying and using all types of strange concoctions prepared by those, I call the ‘treatment mixers’. They will mix just about any combination of things to justify collection your money. Look objectively at all the factors that you ought to be considering, such as your lifestyle, your diet, your genetic history, your hair type, and of course, all those bad hairdressing practises you subjected your hair to all these years you have been growing up and experimenting with different fads. You will then realize that damaged inflicted over a period of three years cannot be willed away, prayed away, wished away, or wiped off in three weeks.

3                    BE INFORMED: Do determine the characteristics of your scalp and especially your hair. In fact, it is the logical place to start for any serious woman who desires healthy, vibrant hair. Is your scalp dry or itchy and flaky? Is your hair fine in texture? Is your scalp sensitive and your hair difficult to straighten? You need to understand what you have, so that you can work with it to achieve your dream hair. When does your hair thrive, and when does it have a bad day? What things did you use on the hair that gave you a result that you liked or did not like? How does your hair react and cope with chemical applications? And which procedures would you rather avoid in your quest for healthy hair? The more informed you are about the pros and cons of your hair, the more information you can ultimately give to your stylist and the more control you can exercise over the proceedings.

4                    BE SELECTIVE WITH PRODUCTS: Use superior products only. Once you determine the essential characteristics of your hair and scalp, stick to superior products that are really suited to your specific needs. Remember that once you can get a winning formula, you do not want to change it. So for best results, read the labels before you buy. Or better still, get your professional stylist to recommend products for you; avoid salons that are contract-tied because they can only offer you products from a certain manufacturer. The product you need may not be in the range offered by the manufacturer with whom your salon/stylist has endorsements. From experience, good products exist in all ranges but it takes an experiences professional who has had extensive contact with a wide variety of products, to narrow the selection and give you the best options.

STICK TO THESE HAIR RULES, WILL HELP YOU A GREAT DEAL...

BASIC GUIDE TO ACHIEVING THE HAIR OF YOUR DREAMS

Our comprehensive but basic guide to achieving the healthy, beautiful and bouncy hair of your dreams; Black hair is difficult to handle, slow to grow, with a tendency to excessive dryness, and easily susceptible to damage-sometimes irreversibly. There are techniques that you need to combine with good products to achieve great-looking hair. Black hairdressing has its own science, theory, and practice; and you would do well not to treat it as you would Caucasian hair. You also need to know what are good and bad hairdressing practices, because styling your hair in a certain way could lead to breakage or damage.

The only way to beautify black hair is not to wait for the rot to set in; you must avoid damages so that you do not have to go through the stress of trying to restore your damaged locks. If you follow these hair rules, you will be living healthy hair. Your hair will be so much better if you only can listen to it. Close your eye and feel the texture of your hair, rubbing the strands of the hair between your fingers. If you are not listening and feeling your hair, you cannot allow it to be its best. The secret lies in continually conditioning the hair without respite, so that the hair’s shock absorbers would have been prepared for any negative hairdressing procedures. No specific generic products are mentioned, but some general terms have been used such as cholesterol conditioner or peppermint shampoos that are easy to identify.

This guide is simple and easy to use. These golden rules are simple to understand. Learn them over and over so that they become second nature to you.

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1             BE REASONABLE: Once you can communicate your needs and wants, do have reasonable expectations. You know, your hair comes with its own DNA, its own hereditary and its own drama. Therefore, you must not expect your hair to look as good as your friend’s, whose father and mother come from a long line of people with gorgeous long thick locks. If you did not know it before, then you better know it now-genes matter! There is no point expecting luscioius locks when the entire family has no history of exciting hair on anyone dead or alive. Do not expect the stylist to manufacture new follicles from which hair will grow; do not expect any cream to add hair to the bald hairline you inherited from daddy or mommy. That is your lot in life, and if you want to avoid the bald hairline of your ancestors, I suggest stopping all forms of chemical procedures early enough, especially before you hit the age of 40 years.

2             BE WEARY OF FANTASTIC CLAIMS: I know that sometimes a bargain may give you good results. But from experience, this does not work with hairdressing practice. You need to know that no cream can grow a single hair for you, especially if all other enabling factors are absent. These include good genes, good food, good products and a real understanding of the hair and scalp. Avoid inferior products because they complicate life further; avoid fantastic claims because they cannot be supported with science. Do not assume that because your scalp is tingling after you applied a menthol-based cream, then a strand of hair will just pop out of your scalp. Feel-good factors form a great part of formulations for the skin and hair, so do not be fooled. The menthol is meant to also make you feel good, and that is what makes you feel it is working. You cannot seriously expect a conditioner worth three dollars to be effective as that worth thirty dollars. A lot of research, time and effort go into developing new products, and this is normally reflected in the price of the product. Therefore, you go cheap at your own peril.

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HOW TO REMAIN ATTRACTIVE AND DESIRABLE AS A WIFE & MOTHER… LET'S SHARE IT TOO!!!

In today’s article, I am going to let you know those little things you do ignorantly thereby destroying your vaginal area.

Lack of Exercise: Are you one of those who believe exercise is just for weight loss? You are wrong. Exercise goes a long way to affect your sex life. Your man wants to have his woman fit and flexible in bed. The more weight you gain, the more difficult it becomes for your man to enjoy sex with you. Lack of exercise will make your vaginal muscles weak. The best exercise to improve sex is the Kegel squeeze, which basically strengthens your PELVIC muscles which holds up your vagina, uterus, anus, bladder and urethra. The stronger the muscles are, the more intense your orgasms will be. Try to stop urine flow when you pee. Hold the squeeze for five seconds, then release. You can also squeeze your pelvic area while cooking in the kitchen or right there in your office. Doing 50 to 100 Kegel squeezes a day will help keep those muscles in good shape. Don’t do Kegels constantly because it can lead to urinary tract and bladder infections.

 Wrong Underwear: That particular underwear looks nice doesn’t mean it is good for you. Always go for cotton under wears. Avoid panties made from synthetic materials as they inhibit the circulation of air around the vaginal area, creating the damp, warm condition ideal for bacterial growth. Cotton is by far the best fabric to wear and if you enjoy wearing silky under wear save it for occasional rather than everyday use. In addition to this, avoid constant wearing of tight-fitting trousers, panty hose and girdles.

Poor Hygiene: I get goose pimples whenever I hear women talk about going to bed sometimes without having their bath. Some celebrities have even said it on national television. Are deodorants and perfumes supposed to take the place of a good bath in a woman’s life? How can a normal woman sleep without a night bath? Some even sleep with their bras and panties. Girl, it is not healthy. Smelling good outside doesn’t mean you are clean inside. Always keep your genital area clean and dry.

Douching: Please avoid those douching products in the market. They do you more harm than good. They are one of the major causes of vaginal itching. Your vagina doesn’t require cleansing other than normal bathing. Repetitive douching affects the normal organisms in the vagina and can actually increase the risk of vaginal infection. Douching won’t clear up a vaginal infection.

Scented and Harsh Soaps: Don’t use scented or harsh soap such as those with deodorant and anti-bacterial components. There are different ranges of feminine wash in the market. These are soap-free and safer for you. Just get into your local drugstores and ask for feminine wash like Sebamed, Femfresh, Summer’s Eve, and Beauty Formula. These are affordable. I don’t know what you feel about the popular Lactacid in the market; but I can tell you it is harsh for your vagina.

Also avoid scented tampons and sanitary pads. Keep that can of body spray away from your vaginal area. Avoid those feminine sprays; they will only lead to irritation. Coloured toilet paper and bubble baths should also be avoided. Wipe from front to back after using the toilet. This stops the spreading of faecal bacteria to your vagina.

41 WAYS TO LOOK YOUNGER!!! FINIS PAGE.....

          

   

                WHITEN YOUR TEETH- You don’t have to spend N12,000 at the dentists; get your hygienist to give you a full scale and polish, then choose a decent kit off the internet or investing a Britesmile Teeth-Whitening Pen, which you can use at home. The only catch? You must have a proper consultation beforehand.

32            CUT DOWN ON ALCOHOL- Not only does drink have a dehydrating effect on the body, but it dilates the capillaries, which leads to a rosy flush on the face (not in a good way) and has a general inflammatory effect on the body that encourages ageing.

33            TREAT YOURSELF TO A PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP LESSON- Many of the staff on department- store make up counters are professional makeup artists. Seek one out and see what they can suggest for you. In addition, if you do not like it, all you have to do is wipe it off, and try elsewhere.

34            DON’T DIET TOO STRENUOUSLY- Its a sod’s law, but if you lose enough weight to make an appreciable different to the size of your stomach and hips, the other place where the loss will really show is in your face. You don’t want to end up looking gaunt – even the word is ageing.

35            PRACTICE RELAXATION- We all are super-busy these days, which raises stress levels, which is ageing in itself. Relaxation is a habit that can be learnt. Taking time, watching the clouds, practicing deep breathing – will all help ease the lines of stress and worry that settle in through habit and then become a permanent part of the landscape of our faces.

36            ZAP AWAY AGE SPOTS- Brown pigmentation marks on the face or hands are a giveaway of ageing skin. Treatment with IPL (Intense Pulse Light) or lasers helps disperse the pigment, leading to a smoother, more even complexion. It’s neither that painful nor, in the scale of non-surgical treatments, that expensive but you do need more than one treatment for best results.

37            EAT THE RIGHT SUPPLEMENTS – Not hyaluronic acid, although that sounds logical; what works better is something that encourages the body to produce more hyaluronic acid, which keeps the skin moisturizer from within. Try Skin Radiance capsules.

38            FIND THE SHADE OF LIPSTICK THAT SUITS YOU – The right colour, whether nude-y beige or cerise, will light up your face. Experiment at makeup counters, and consult the Bobbi Brown Lipstick Wheel (at counters nationwide) which tells you that if you are, for example, a ‘Tulle Brown’ sort of girl, which other colours will also work for you.

39            EXFOLIATE – Not harshly, but with a muslin cloth wrung out in hot water, preferably every night. That is enough to take the dead cells off the surface, which makes your skin smoother, so it reflects light better, which is what makes it look more radiant.

40            USE AN ANTIOXIDANT SERUM – Used after cleansing and before your normal moisturizer as a kind of skin-booster treatment, these contain vitamins that help to repair and protect the skin.

41            AND FINALLY, HAVE MORE SEX – Yes! Studies have found that couples who make love frequently look more than 10 years younger than the average adult who has sex less often. The current thinking is that the pleasure derived from sex is a crucial factor in preserving youth.

Trust you enjoy every detail!!!! Any question is welcome!

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