hair straightining tips


With a hair straightener from Morphy Richards you can do far more than just straighten your hair. Our hair straighteners are versatile, multi-purpose styling tools that can be used in a variety of ways to create a huge range of exciting and dynamic hairstyles. With a little imagination, your Morphy Richards hair straightener can transform your look and bring real personality to your hair.Adding shine to your hair they say this is now possible by straightening your hair using special straightners. Years ago there were the Babyliss Straight and Shine Steam Straightners which for 7years ago worked very well at straightening your hair and seemingly adding shine to your hair. There is now a newer version of these called Thermaglass Salon Slim Hair Straightners, these are supposed to give your hair a smoother and straighter look whilst giving your hair extra shine.There are also different widths of hair straightners the wide ones and the slim ones. The wide ones are better for people with thicker and longer hair whilst the slim ones would take a lot of effort to straighten thick hair but work well on long hair just takes a little longer.Hair Straightener GuideWith a hair straightener from Morphy Richards you can do far more than just straighten your hair. Our hair straighteners are versatile, multi-purpose styling tools that can be used in a variety of ways to create a huge range of exciting and dynamic hairstyles. With a little imagination, your Morphy Richards hair straightener can transform your look and bring real personality to your hair.Modern flat ironsHigh-end modern hair straighteners have ceramic heating elements, which cause less damage to hair, are more effective and heat up faster than non-ceramic coated heating plates. Less expensive brands usually do not have ceramic heating elements though some may have a paint-like coating that gives the appearance of ceramic plating.Many high end straighteners claim to use ionic and infra red technology, which claims to seal in moisture and oils and to reduce static and frizz.Depending on the hair type, repeated use of hair straighteners, like most other heat styling tools, can cause varying amounts of damage such as split ends, thinning of the hair shaft and even causing hair to become brittle and prone to breakage. Generally, after extensive damage, hair will show signs of dryness and display an unhealthy appearance. However, many companies, such as L’Oréal and Tresemmé, have began to manufacture heat protection sprays and cream which aim to reduce the amount of damage that is caused by the use of straighteners.Curling With Hair StraightenersCurling with your hair straightener is a simple way to add body and texture to your hair. Although it may seem surprising, a Morphy Richards hair straightener is actually a very effective tool for creating curls in your hair.Begin by straightening your hair if it isn’t straight already. This will give you a “blank canvas” to work with.Divide your hair into sections. The more sections you make, the looser your curls will be.Clamp your hair straighteners over a section, trying to keep the heated plates as close to the roots as possible. As you pull your hair straighteners through your hair, turn them 180 degrees by rotating your wrist. Make sure you maintain an even, gentle tension on your hair. To produce tighter curls clamp harder, rotate the straightener more and increase the tension on your hair.Don’t brush your hair after curling – simply tease your fingers through it to add body and bounce.Creating Flips With Your StraightenerCreating flips with your hair straightener is an easy technique that adds real character to any hair style. To create a flip in your hair, simply straighten your hair as normal, but, when you reach the tip, curve your hair straightener outwards to introduce a flip out, or inward to create a flip in. This straightforward technique is a great way to add interest and put an intriguing spin on a straight hairstyle.

Banana Mask for Oily Skin

Banana Mask for Oily Skin

This is a soothing face mask and great if you have bananas around the house.
Ingredients:
1 banana, preferably ripe (you can keep ripe bananas in the freezer. Let it thaw before using)
1 tbsp honey
An orange or a lemon
Preparation:Mix the banana and honey together.Add a few drops of juice from an orange or a lemon. Apply to face for 15 minutes before rinsing with a cool washcloth or a steaming warm washcloth.

Natural Glowing Skin in No Time!

Natural Glowing Skin in No Time!
I’d like to introduce Michele Diaz, the honorable 3rd member of our lean (and not so mean) fighting Wellness machine. Michele is a health and wellness aficionado who will be focusing on tips and trends that will help us stay healthy and happy from the inside out. Enjoy her first official post below…

Looking for a great way to give your skin a fresh, beautiful glow? How about three? These quick, simple, and cost-effective masks are designed to rejuvenate your beautiful face and make your skin radiate. Made with basic and easy-to-find ingredients that you may already have in your kitchen, you’ll have healthy, glowing skin in no time!
The Honey Mask: This mask is for great for moisturizing and tightening pores. It works on all skin types and it’s super easy to make because there is only one ingredient! You guessed it: honey.Ingredients: Honey, as much as desiredDirections: Apply the honey to your face, being careful to avoid the eye area. Leave on for 15 – 30 minutes and rinse with warm water. Finish with a cold water rinse to close those newly moisturized pores.
The Oatmeal Mask: Oatmeal has a soothing, anti-inflammatory agent that helps heal rough, itchy, and acne-prone skin. This mask gently sloughs off dead skin cells, creating a clean, smooth feel for naturally radiant skin.Ingredients: 1 T. oatmeal 1 t. baking soda WaterDirections: Mix oatmeal and baking soda together with just enough water to create a paste. Apply to face, avoiding the eye area, and allow to set, about 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water, followed by cold water to close the pores.
The Banana Mask: If your skin has been damaged by the winter weather or been burned by the sun, the Banana Mask is the perfect remedy. It also serves as an anti-aging agent, keeping your skin fresh and youthful. (Note: This mask is rather rich and therefore not recommended for oily skin types).Ingredients: 1/2 Banana (best if ripened)Directions: With a fork, mash the banana until creamy, being careful not to overmash. Apply to face, avoiding the eye area, and let sit 15 – 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water, followed by cold water to close the pores.
Notes for optimal results: Before using a mask, wash your face to remove any dirt or makeup. Set up your whole environment for a relaxing experience. Put on some calming music and light some incense so that while you’re waiting for your mask to do its magic, you can use the time to unwind. Also, keep a glass of water next to you to stay hydrated. When you’re done with your facial, take a few moments to notice how great your skin feels, and how refreshed your spirit is.
You’ll be glowing inside and out!
-Michele

hair style





Admit it. Wouldn't you just love doing up your hair differently for a change? How about a hair-do that compliments your features & looks, probably even reflects your personality? Okay, let's stretch the possibilities a little more. How about one hair style when you're visiting your in-laws, and another when you're visiting friends? One for the theatre, and yet another for the tea-party? And, what if all these hair-styles had one similarity - the ability to make a thousand heads turn in synchronicity and make you centre of attraction.

If all this sounds too good to be true, it is time you spend a few minutes, browsing this page and you can soon enhance beauty with the sophisticated, yet simple hairstyles you'd find in this page.
Happy styling and browsing

Hair- styling Tips
Choose a style that maximizes your best features. probably, the most important feature you should consider is your face shape-is it round, oval,square or long?
Make sure you brush your hair and make it tangle-free before styling.
Before you start, read through the steps and imagine yourself styling your hair. Concentrate & think how you will carry out each step.
Do not use the mirror as you style your hair. The reversed image might mislead.
You can even close your eyes & concentrate till you've finished.
Don't tense shoulders while you're styling. The position might be unfamiliar, but tensing won't help.
Keep hair clips, pins & rubber-bands within reach. They'll be of help in keeping certain sections of your hair out of the way, while you're doing up the others.
Decorating your hair with fresh flowers, brooches or beads could be a good idea.
Hair Styles
We will explain 7 exciting different hairstyles for you. Try it out and send us your feedback.
High Point: Gather all the hair to the back of the head and make a high ponytail. Take 3 nets and pin it on the ponytail. Divide the ponytail into 3 sections. Fold the first section into two layers and cover the hair with the net. Roll the hair with two fingers and place it on top of the ponytail and secure with a pin inside. Repeat the same with the other 2 sections of the hair and secure the rolls. Secure the rolls above the ponytail with pins.
Beehive:Gather all the hair at the back of your head. Hold all the hair in one hand and twist until it doubles back on itself. Secure by placing a pin, just catching the hair centrally, leaving out the sides. Fan out the ends by separating the hair into fluffy loose curls, and pin them as you want.
French Connection: Part the hair sideways at the front. Comb back a section of the hari from the crown and braid it. Secure with an elastic band. Draw all the remaining hair to the back of your head and wrap it around one hand, from right to left. Roll the hair inwards, so that the end is tucked in smoothly. Begining at the bottom of the roll, secure it with pins. Fold the braided hair into two (based on hair length) and place it over the pin area, and secure onto the top of the roll using a pin.
Curly Wurly: Part the hair in the centre, from the forehead to the middle of the crown. Smoothen out the hair at the back and secure into a ponytail with an elastic band. For the hair in front, take small sections (about 1 inch) from the hairline to the crown, twist 3 or 4 turns and secure it with a pin over the ponytail. Divide off a small section of the hair from the ponytail. Holding the end, twist the hair until it rolls back on itself to form a coil. Position the coil in a loop and secure using hairpins. Continue in this manner, till all the hair can be coiled.
Queen of Braids: Gather a portion of hair at your temple and divide into 3 equal parts. Braid the first 2 turns the normal way. Take a few strands of loose hair from the side of the head and add to the part you are braiding. Continue to take up loose hair and weave into a braid gathering strands alternately from each side. Entwine the parts as you go along. Stop when it reaches the nape of your neck. Repeat the same steps on the other side of your face. Make a simple plait using the two side braids and the loose hair at the centre. Continue braiding till complete.
Honey Bun: Part the hair in the centre in a zigzag style from the forehead to the middle of the crown and then make a high ponytail at the back. Take approximately one third of the hair, from the top of the ponytail, braid till the end, and them secure with an elastic band. Gather the remaining hair of the ponytail and twist it, making sure all loose ends are tucked in. Bring the hair up and around, pinning it underneath to form a bun. Wrap the braid around the bun and secure the ends with a pin underneath. Now, gather the hair in the front and tuck it under the bun at the back, for a perfect finish.
Low Behold!: Part the hair at the centre, from hairline to the middle of the crown. Make a braid on both sides till the ear and secure it. Gather the rest of the hair into a low ponytail at the back. Roll the haif from underneath using two fingers and forma a low bun. Use a net to secure bun in place. Bring the brairded hair towards the ponytail from either sie and overlap or roll over the pony, depending on the length of the hair. Secure it in place with a pin.