Party with your Hair : Cannes Hairstyle perfect for wedding

Thought disappeared from blogosphere! Was away for some meaningful reasons. Back here to share some details from the Cannes Film Festival 2013, which has captured attention of almost everyone in recent days.

Well, this years' Cannes Film Fest came to an end on May 27, 2013; I am here to re-explore the look and hairstyles of the style maven celebrities which can be easily adapted to almost any wedding season of summer. Look at these not so difficult hairstyles that can transform a simplest of gown and sari to a Red carpet worthy look. Lets' explore, who knows one of the styles may be useful to you !!

# Make the Ponytail sophistication

A ponytail is always a safe and best option for summer season. Enhancing this style to a nice chignon will tie your hair neatly for whole day at any special occasion. Avoid to look too severe.

Bonus point : You don't need to clear unwanted hair from your face and forehead time to time.

Eva Longoria

Eva Longoria

Uma Thurman

Uma Thurman

# Let the hair Jeweled up!

Jwellery aren't for skin only, hair can get it's benefit too. These can be used as clips and pins or a headpiece and hair band. Can be used in Chignon, updo, half updo or just any kind of formal worthy hair. Opt for some beautiful headpieces and clips, you are done. Stay minimalist in other jwellery or flow with the tone of your headpiece/clip.

Frieda Pinto

Jessica Chastain

Jessica Chastain

     

Katie Chang

Katie Chang

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman

# Explore with Side parted and pouffed Braids

I say 'Explore' with Braids because this is one of the most popular, neat looking and beautiful hairstyle of all time with many options available. What kind of braid you prefer is your decision while Fishtail and Side parting Braided hair gives most romantic look of all.

Olivia Palermo

Caryl Steel

# Messy updos with Braids

Think messy is 'Messy' in real !! Think again. This one has created wave in Hollywood red carpet events giving us much examples on how these can be turned out to creat elegance in real weddings and other occasions.

Updos are always popular for formal events, you just need to explore with new trend like messy updos. Another one is braid your hair, roll up and give a look of an updo. Simple!!

Cheryl Cole

Cheryl Cole

Fan Bing Bing

Fan Bing Bing

Rosario Dawson

Carrie Mulligan

Carrie Mulligan

Why emphasis on red carpet style?? Well, we can see ample examples for how a dress and style should be worn to enhance overall features of a personality rather than looking just beautiful. And examples are always best option as we don't have to get ourselves into it to check right !!

How to clean with Lemon

A Zest of lemon! This is what I want whenever I look for a cup of tea. But do you know a lemon is not only to savor our taste buds!! Lemon is one of those great cleaning agents we already have in our kitchen! The lemon's tart citric acid is great at disinfecting and can make those nasty, foul smells disappear. Cleaning with lemon always comes with very low price tag and that is always good news. Isn't it?? If you want to know further, I hope you are with me as I follow. :-)

  

1. Deodorize your Sink/basin and garbage disposal: 

The Sink, basin and garbage disposal drain can get stinky. Instead of pouring bleach down there to kill the bugs causing the odor (which can put off noxious fumes that make you cough), consider tossing a few lemon rinds down the disposal. This will help neutralize the odor naturally. It will leave instant aroma of the lemon that you will certainly feel fresh.

2. Disinfect your Cutting Board : 

Apply a good amount of lemon to your cutting board, scrub, let sit for 20 minutes, and rinse. Not only is this great for cleaning and disinfecting your cutting board, it is also great for getting rid of those nasty odors.

3. Polish metal: 

Use lemon juice that you can squeeze out of the lemon or buy already squeezed and salt to scrub those pans clean! You have made those metallic things in your living area and kitchen shine now.

4. Sanitize your microwave: 

Microwaves can get grease fast. The acid in lemons can zap germs and leave a fresh sent. Boil four tablespoons of lemon juice with one cup of water and wipe down your microwave. Lemons are one of the best solution for cleaning your microwave. The lemon solution basically does the scrubbing for you.

Another way to clean your microwave with lemon juice is to soak your sponge in lemon juice and microwave your sponge for two minutes. The lemon and water steam will loosen up the food and stains in your microwave.

5. Food Graters: 

Rub a lemon cut in half against both sides of the grater and wash. This will make the residue come off a lot easier.

6. Blast soap scum: 

Now, this is brilliant, i think. Juice six lemons and pour the contents into a spray bottle, the citric acid will dissolve soap scum! Isn't it Simple! Clean shower, any stainless still in your bath area and kitchen with it spraying the lemon juice.

7. Clean your dandruff : 

This one is quite easy rather than other messy ideas i've got so far for hair. Just rub half a lemon in your scalp 15 minutes before you wash your hair. leave it for 15 minutes. and then shampoo it. Dandruff will lessen in 6-7 washes. and you will get shiny hair textures as well. Ting Ding.

8. Clean Ink Spot : 

Apply lemon juice to the stain and wash with cold water. The citric acid is great for getting ink stains out. Only use it if the fabric is cotton, otherwise, it may get ruined.

Now, Lemon says thankx to you that you've decided to use it in your cleaning. 

How to use Lemon in cleaning

A Zest of Lemon ! That's what i crave for when i seriously think about getting a cup of tea. But hey, do you know that the Lemon you mostly use in the kitchen and in your food is not  only to savour your taste buds. It has many positive sides, Cleaning wise. Let's get little more familiar with Lemon and get idea for how to use Lemon in cleaning. 

1. Deodorize your garbage disposal: The garbage disposal drain can get stinky. Instead of pouring bleach down there to kill the bugs causing the odor (which can put off noxious fumes that make you cough), consider tossing a few lemon rinds down the disposal. This will help neutralize the odor naturally.

2.Polish metal: Nix the expensive, harsh chemicals and polish your flatwear and pans with a half a lemon and a little elbow grease! This is widely used in our Nepali household. 

3.Refresh your Cutting/Chopping board: Now, this is so simple and easy. To remove tough food stains from light wood and plastic cutting boards, slice a lemon in half, squeeze onto the soiled surface, rub, and let sit for 20 minutes before rinsing. The best part? You’ll have a house that smells like a lemon grove rather than chemicals.

4.Sanitize your microwave & Manage Microwave Messes: Microwaves can get grease fast. The acid in lemons can zap germs and leave a fresh sent. Fresh lemons smell clean so try this: 

Cut one in half, put the pieces in a microwave-safe bowl with water to cover, and cook on High for two to three minutes. The steam will soften hardened food inside the oven while you enjoy the citrus scent. Then grate the fruit in the garbage disposal to eliminate any musty odor and greasy gunk.

6.Blast soap scum: Um, this is brilliant: Juice six lemons and pour the contents into a spray bottle—the citric acid will dissolve soap scum!

7. Give your hair shine and remove dandruff : Now, this has been widely used as well. I don't know why but applying Lemon actually gives hair silky shine and it has been regarded as home remedy for dandruff as well. So, next time when you think of washing your hair, message the lemon in the scalp for few minutes. let it be for some more minutes, wash your hair and there you are with silky, smooth, shiny and dandruff free hair. Though you need to repeat this for at least 4-5 wash of hair to remove dandruff.  

Common Hair Care Myths Busted !!

I've realized I've been succumbed to wrong treatment for my precious but not so lovely hair. And what I've realized need to be shared as well because there are many of us who still are following common myths while treating with hair. Be prepare for the upcoming shock !! (I was quite shocked)

Myth 1: Frequent trims make hair grow faster.

Truth: "Hair grows a half-inch per month, whether you cut it or not," says John Barrett, owner of the John Barrett Salon in New York City. Hair may grow slightly faster in the summer, but that has nothing to do with the stylist's scissors and everything to do with hormones, which do speed growth a little. One thing a trim will do: Eliminate split ends, making hair look better.

Myth: Stress can make your hair fall out.

Truth: Although your hair is falling out all the time, to the tune of 50 to 120 strands per day, it's possible that you may lose a few more strands when you're "catastrophically" stressed, meaning you have had a major life change such as a divorce, lost job, or surgery, says Gerome Litt, M.D., an assistant professor of dermatology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland. "Other culprits are pregnancy or antibiotics. After a few weeks, it will almost certainly grow back."

Myth: Switching shampoos can make hair look 

healthier.

Truth: It may seem so, but experts scoff. "Hair can't tell the difference between brands or build up tolerance to any product," says London-based hair and scalp expert Philip Kingsley. "Your favorite shampoo will work the same every time you lather up, week after week, month after month." If you have very oily hair or favor a particularly sticky styling product that contains wax, it does pay to use a clarifying shampoo once every two weeks to wash away residue. 

Myth: If you pluck out one gray hair, two or three will sprout in its place.

Truth: While this isn't true, plucking out those gray strands is a bad habit. You can damage the roots, causing infection or leaving a scar.

Myth: You can't make flat, fine hair look full of body.

Truth: Five minutes with a set of large hot rollers will add life to straight hair.

Myth: To get really clean hair, you must "lather, rinse, and repeat."

Truth: One thorough washing will do the trick.

Myth: Rinsing with ice-cold water after a 

shampoo will give you shinier hair.

Truth: It might wake you up, but a dousing of cold water will have no effect on the shininess of your tresses.

Myth: Coloring your hair causes major damage.

Truth: Products today — both at home and in the salon — are gentle enough not to weaken hair. In fact, some contain extra conditioners that may leave hair more manageable than before. Although it's not necessary, "it can't hurt to consult a professional stylist the first time you do anything permanent to your hair or scalp," hair expert Kingsley counsels.

Myth: You can mend split ends with the right products.

Truth: Once they're split, that's it. The only thing you can do then is cut them off. Celebrity stylist Jimmy Paul suggests making split ends less noticeable by applying a product containing silicone or beeswax. It will temporarily seal ends together, making hair softer and more manageable. 

Myth: You should brush your hair 100 strokes every day.

Truth: "Brush it only to style it, because brushing pulls hairs out of their follicles and possibly weakens individual strands," says hair expert Kingsley.

What do you think of these myths ? Do they apply to your hair care routine as well ? Take care and have a cheerful day ahead.

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Food For Healthy Hair

You must be surprised as the title suggests. But this is a fact that Good looks comes with good food and a healthy lifestyle. What you eat is what shows on your face, hair and figure. After going through some medications (OTC of course), I've come to know the basic reasons for hair loss and damage of hair texture. 

Here are some of the ways to control damage of hair which also makes the overall beauty of inner health and outer skin.

• Refined Carbohydrates and sugar are as bad for hair as they are for skin.

• Hair is primarily made up of protein, so check that you're eating enough to avoid hair loss.

• Exercise. Even for few minute of your day. It ensures oxygen supply throughout the body and increases blood flow. Good circulation is essential for healthy, lustrous hair.

• Avoid caffeinated beverages as they deplete the body of minerals that are needed to maintain healthy hair. This leads to Drying of hair.
• Intake of High Fibre Diets rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and nuts are important.

• Vitamins such as A & B Complex are good for hair.

• Biotin or Vitamin B7 improves hair quality. If you are taking supplements Check with your doctor before taking it.

• Check with your doctor if you need other supplements. Minerals for healthy hair include copper, selenium and iron.

Food containing Selenium

Food that Contain Copper and Iron

Here, point to be noted is we don't need to classify food according to the vitamins, proteins and minerals. Most of the fresh fruit, enhancers used in kitchen (garlic, pepper, Ginger), fresh vegetables, whole grains, nuts, milk, fish and meat items contain just A-Z of our body requires. Not only for hair but for the whole body. So, Why not to make most of them? We can use  according to our taste and preferences. 

For Good Looks of hair : Rethink your hairstyle

• Check if your hairstyle is making you look older. Poker straight hair, severely pulled back knots, buns, plaits, ponytails and bleached hair can all be unhappy choices at times. 
• Opt for casual styles with a bit of layers,wave and volume. Short hair usually makes you look younger.

Have a healthy life ahead and thanks for stopping by.

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