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Mommas Home Made Avocado Hair Conditioner

If you are searching for natural home remedies for your hair look no further! Try this amazing avocado home based conditioner. It is just as good as the leading deep conditioners from Redken, Joico and Tigi but much much cheaper. It will leave you hair soft, shiny and luscious and ready to go or style into your favorite hairstyle.

Avocado Hair Conditioner

Ingredients

• 2 Teaspoons of Avocado
• 2 Teaspoons of of Olive Oil
• 2 Teaspoons of of Canola Oil
• 2 Teaspoons of of Coconut Oil
• 2 Teaspoons of Honey

Method:

1. Put all of the ingrediants into a saucepan except for the honey.
2. Mix slowly on a low temperature setting. Let the mixture heap up but not reach boiling point. Take it off the stove and let it cool down.
3. Once the mixture has cooled down add the honey and mix togther well.
4. Add the mixture to your hair and comb through delicately with a fine tooth comb.
5. Leave the mixture on the hair for about 15 minutes.
6. Was the mixture off with warm water.

Note: You can only keep tis mixture in the fridge for 2 to 3 days and then you should throw it out.

To Go Short or Not

There are many reasons for cutting ones hair short; relationship break-up, birth of a new baby, to get rid of hair damaged by excessive dying and styling or an intense need to make a change. Whatever your reason going from long hair to a short hairstyle is something that requires a lot of thought and consideration. So here are a few things to consider before taking the plunge.

Does Short Hair Suit Everybody?

In theory short hair should suit everyone but in practice pulling off short hairstyles really depends on the individual and how they make it work. There are a few basic rules:

Oval Face Shape:

Basically anything suits this face shape, even a shaved head will look beautiful. Think of Natalie Portman.

Rectangular Face Shape:

Short hair with fullness at the sides of the face instead of the crown of the head will balance a long and slender face .

Round Face Shape:

Add volume to the crown of the head to make the face appear longer, keep sides of the hair shorter.

Square Face Shape:

Keep some long wispy layers around the face to soften the strong facial features. Avoid short hairstyles that are too structured as it can make your features look harsh.

Upkeep of Short Hairstyles

Many think that having a short hairstyle is easier to maintain than long hair. This is not true. With long hair if you are having a bad hair day you can tie it up in a ponytail and be done with it. Short hair requires styling and more regular visits to the salon to keep it looking stylish.

Basic Tips For Looking After Short Hair

• Try to limit the use of heated styling appliances such as the flat iron and hair dryer as they cause stress and damage to the hair giving it an opaque appearance and creating split ends.
• Do not apply hair products to the roots, keep it to the tips to avoid greasy and oily looking hair, after all you don't want to look like a pirate! Stay away from silicone based products.
• Wash your hair with more frequency as the natural oils will cover your hair making it look oily.
• Protect your hair from the sun using the same sunscreen you use on your body.
• Avoid chlorinated pools as much as possible, especially the first few days after dying your hair.

Is Agyness Deyn the 5th Beatle?

Agyness Deyn - the new "it" girl has carved herself out a nice little niche and all it took was some old op shop clothes thrown together with no thought, a hairstyle reminiscent of that worn by The Beatles, a coolness only rivaled by Sid Vicious, some amazing genes and did I mention very very cool hair.

Aggy Deyn exudes style out of every orifice and she doesn't even have to try! She is definitely a trend setter with a fun and quirky style that makes everyone smile (or at least most people).

So if you are looking for a short trendy hairstyle , a punk short hairstyle or a really cute short hairstyle that will make a splash everywhere you go, why not try her super bleached, super short look.

Fishtail Braid Tutorial

Are you looking for a great new  hairstyle without the use of scissors or dyes or hair stylists? Braiding your hair is a great way to achieve a new look and best of all there a many different braids to choose from and you can do them in your own home. Fishtail braids are great for adding a touch of class and elegance to your everyday look. Fishtail braids are fabulous hairstyles for weddings, proms or any formal occasion.

Fishtail Braid Tutorial

1. Comb through hair to get all the knots out
2. Tie hair in a ponytail
3. Add a fine mist of hairspray to the hair
4. Divide the hair in the ponytail into two sections
5. Take a small strand of hair from the right section and pass it over to the left section (how big you make the strands of hair depends on you, the smaller the strand the more delicate and refined the fishtail braid will look)
6. Take a small strand of hair from the left section and pass it over to the right section
7. Continue the above method all the way down the braid
8. Make sure you hold the braid tightly applying a firm pressure with your thumb in the middle of the braid to avoid hair slipping out.

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