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HEALTH AND BEAUTY
I don't know about you, but I can't get enough beauty tips! Working as a cosmetologist for over 9 years and as a cosmetology instructor for 3 years, I've learned many tips on how to look your best every day. I've listed quite a few tips from calming the frizzies in your hair to getting your nail polish to dry faster. Take a few minutes and start to feel better already! And if you've got some great health and beauty tips - send 'em in!
To remove buildup on your hair - add a tablespoon of baking soda to your shampoo and create a nice lather. Leave it on your hair for 2-3 minutes then rinse out and condition as usual. The baking soda helps the buildup to sort of dissolve off the hair strand. Plus, many salons do this to prepare hair for a perm so that it takes and holds a lot better! To help cover up dark circles under your eyes, apply a yellow conscealor or even some yellow eye shadow before you apply your foundation. The yellow counteracts with the dark/purple color to make it appear "neutral". Attn: Chocolate lovers, a great lip gloss! 1 1/2 teaspoon cocoa butter, 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil and 3 mini chocolate chips. Microwave 30 seconds or until melted. Stir well, pour into a small container and let cool before applying to lips! A drop of tea tree oil on a pimple is said to have it gone in a day! Make your own body scrubs!! Take about a cup of granulated sugar and add some oil to it, just enough to give it a little bit of moisture( you can use your favorite type of oil, but I even used regular vegetable oil). The sugar is a natural exfoliant and the oils are very hydrating to the skin. Before applying nail polish, rub some polish remover over top your nail bed to remove your natural oils. This will help your nail polish to stay longer. To help fight acne in the summer - stir 1/2 tsp of hydrogen peroxide into a 4 oz bottle of your favorite lotion. The peroxide will help to fight against bacteria that grows easily in the hot summer months. Get rid of smelly shoes! Put them in a zip lock bag and then toss them in the freezer overnight. 1hour before a special event (or every other day) apply some baby oil to your cuticle to soften and moisturize them. They'll look great! They'll be greasy at first, but it'll soak in. Apply lotion immediately after you get out of the shower. This helps to lock in the moisture (water) even better. Use hairspray to remove nail polish and hair color from your clothes. Saturate the stain with the hairspray as soon as possible and before you get the stain wet. Place cotton balls or rolled up toilet paper between your toes before you begin polishing them. This is a lot more comfortable than those toe seperators. For VERY thick hair, a dab of baby oil can help to calm down the frizzies. A little bit of Pam cooking spray will help to dry your nail polish. Be careful not to use too much or it will never dry. To get deodorant out of your clothes, rub with a pair of your nylons. It'll come out right away. If you actually use the oil that comes with your hair clippers, they'll last at least twice as long. For a good hair conditioner, try some beer. Put your alarm clock away from your bed so that you have to get out of bed to turn it off. Make a sarong for yourself or others. All you need is 2 yards of material, but make sure it is somewhat stretchy and not stiff. Then, on the short ends, cut about 2" in and about 1/2" wide and tie them in knots. Then, wrap them around and use 2 safety pins to pin them in place. You can also attach beads to the fringes if you'd like. You can also make sarongs for all the holidays. Before swimming in a chlorinated pool, apply conditioner to your hair and leave it in while you swim. This will help to protect your hair from the chlorine and turning green. God bad dandruff? Try using some vinegar on it. When you color your roots at home, try just applying the color to the roots and for the last 5-10 minutes of the processing time, apply the rest of the color to the rest of the hair. You're hair will look more natural and not come out two-toned. Put chapstick or glue on a paper cut. Did you know that those strips used to pull out your blackheads actually work. Though they'll all be back in 2 days. Try using a bit of salt water instead. Don't buy all those fancy creams for your feet. All you'll ever need is a good foot file and some lotion (and someone to do the massaging!!) Applying a little foundation to your lips before your lipstick helps the color to stick a little bit better. Did you know that perm solution can also straighten your hair?! Warm up your eyelash curler with your blow dryer before you use it. It's sort of like a curling iron for your lashes then. Men, before you shave, apply a hot towel to your face to soften up your hair. It'll make shaving a lot easier and more comfortable. Use cheap conditioner to shave your legs! It's a whole lot cheaper than those shaving creams and it works the same. If you forget sunscreen, at least apply some lotion to keep the redness down. Pluck your eyebrows right after you get out of the shower. This is when they're nice and soft and a lot easier to work with. Brushing your tongue really does help with bad breath. For dry hands or feet, apply some Vaseline or white petroleum jelly liberally and then put on some cotton socks or gloves and go to bed. You'll be amazed how they feel in the morning. A little bit of talcum powder or baby powder over top your deoderant helps to keep the wetness away. Take a chocolate bath! Add these ingredients to a nice warm bath: 1 cup cocoa powder, 1 cup powdered milk, 1 tsp of peppermint extract and a few shakes of cinnamon. This is great for dry, rough winter skin. Don't forget to wash out your make-up brushes regularly! Gently wash them in mild soap and water and let them air dry. Got nasty yellow nails? Mix up 1/2 cup sugar and 2 T of lemon juice. Make a paste and rub in into your nails then rinse. * This is not medical advice. Always consult your physician first! |
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