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While we long for summer, especially those of us who live in Minnesota. But, unfortunately, sun and humidity can damage your hair’s cuticle leaving you with dry, drab, split, brittle or frizzy hair and ends. The sunlight is just as damaging as a hot blow dryer. Natural curly hair is often a victim to summer fizzes. Since none of this is fun, let’s talk about some preventative measures, tips if you will, so we can enjoy our hair all summer long!

Replenish. You can prevent static electricity when washing by applying a conditioner that adds moisture and shine. Every other shampoo, apply a leave-in conditioner after gently towel drying your hair. Products advertised that they “replenish” are designed to add moisture. The voluminizing and feminizing products are designed to add body and shine but not moisture. Read the ingredients in the products.

Ditch the hot tools. If you typically use the blow dryer and the hot curling tools daily, give your hair a break during the summer months. Consider letting our hair air dry and go with a more “natural” style. Braid your hair when wet and it will dry into beautiful waves. If you feel you must use the blow dryer, use a leave - in conditioner designed to protect your hair.

Deep condition. On the weekends or at night, dab a good deep conditioner on the ends and frizziest parts of your hair. Then, put it up or wrap it in plastic and sleep on it. This will restore absent moisture that contributes to your frizzies. It will also prevent heavy conditioners from weighing down your hair, since the conditioner is only on your trouble spots.

Use SPF. If you find yourself at the beach without a hat or SPF for your hair, you can use the stuff made for your skin. When you get home, be sure to use a deep - cleansing shampoo to remove it. This may not be the greatest solution but it will likely save your hair from sun damage.

Keep the Frizzies at bay. When the summer heat is it’s hottest, you can contain the “frizzies” by wearing your hair up in a knot, bun or braids. Use caution with using shine products to control the frizzies. Often times they contain silicone and can coat your hair after just a few applications. This will only make your problems worse in the long run.

Trim. Keep your hair trimmed. Since the summer heat can pump up the frizzies, make sure you have your ends trimmed every 6-8 weeks during the summer. when your ends are frizzy, its a sign that they are either damaged, split or both.

Protect your hair. Wear a hat at the beach, in the convertible or out in the hot sun. Your hair can get sunburned just like your scalp. The only way you can correct severely burned hair is by trimming. Frizzy hair is very often the result of too much sun time. Use leave - in hair products with sun protection when you know you will be hanging out at the beach, especially if you are unwilling to wear a hat or a cover-up.

Easy does it. Be gently with your hair always but especially in the summer. Consider a gentle shampoo with ingredients that are as natural as possible. Avoid products containing alcohol or formaldehyde since they can be excessively drying to the hair. Consider washing your hair less often during the summer months to allow your hair to absorb more moisture.

So, enjoy your summer and your great looking hair!

Homeopathy uses remedies to treat symptoms rather than the prescribed condition. The theory is that there is a deeper level of healing and recovery so homeopathy uses remedies to treat the symptoms. Hair loss is not just a local disorder but rather, a deep-rooted problem.

There are about twenty different homeopathic remedies for female hair loss and finding the right one for you is going to depend on the cause behind your hair loss. If thyroid disease is the cause for your hair loss, you will need a different remedy than someone experiencing hair loss because of menopause or hormonal issues. When you visit a homeopathic practitioner you will need to answer questions about your hair loss, such as how long it’s been a problem, how much hair you are losing, what have you tried already, did it make it better or worse? You will be asked about your general physical and mental health, your stress levels, medical history and personal circumstances. All of these can affect your physical state and contribute to hair loss. The outside of the body is a reflection of what is going on inside.

Homeopathic remedies are made from herbs, vegetables, minerals, chemicals and a tiny amount of animal products. Help for female hair loss is best when administered in very small doses. These doses work with your body to stimulate the hair growth process. It will take time before you will notice results if in fact you will have results. You will need to take the homeopathic treatments for several months. If they are going to work for you, you should see some results in about four months.

Many homeopaths believe that detoxifying your body can also have a positive impact with female hair loss issues. Obviously stay away from smoking, alcohol and recreational drugs. Aside from these toxins, there are toxins all around including second hand smoke, pesticides, chlorine, exhaust fumes from vehicles, air-born germs, toxic ingredients in cosmetics, just to name a few. All of these can place a big load on our metabolic systems and cause our health to deteriorate, which can cause hair loss. It is impossible to avoid all toxins which is why cleansing or detoxifying is a good idea on a regular basis.

Many women who have tried homeopathic help for female hair loss report it has worked for them. But, it does not work for everybody. It depends on the cause of your hair loss. Go ahead and give it a try to see if it works for you. If not, there are many other hair loss solutions you can take advantage of which are natural and non-invasive.

Everyone lives on a budget, some people’s budgets just might have more zeros(at the end) than yours! If you are smart, you can work within your budget and get the look you want.

There are those with meager salaries who manage to make the best of whatever budget they have and always look like a million bucks. All it takes is some effort on your part.

Is your “looking good” really a budget challenge or a time challenge? Do you wake up 15 minutes before time to leave the house and have to head out with no makeup and wet hair? Or, do you plan ahead and wake up 15 minutes earlier to allow time to blow dry your hair and apply a minimal amount of makeup such as blush, powder and lipstick? You can look good for less but it will require some planning on your part.

Let’s say you like an outfit in a particular magazine. Now think of yourself as a hunter. Scour the stores in search of cheaper alternatives. There’s always TJ Maxx and Marshalls not to mention some mighty fine second hand stores. If you absolutely can’t find what you are looking for, and you know someone who sews, strike up a deal with them. Perhaps you have something to offer for their time and you can barter with them. Go to the fabric store and see if you can capture the look you want with the use of a pattern and some fabric.

Hunting for deals is time consuming but can be fun and, you can make it a family affair if need be. The key to looking good for little money is being willing to invest some time. A lot of women feel it’s too expensive or too hard to look great. Not so! With some effort and some patience, you can be the best dressed woman at the office.

Here are some simple things that can have a dramatic impact on your looking good.

• Never leave home with wrinkled clothes or dirty shoes.
• If you can’t afford or maintain a weekly manicure/pedicure, cut your nails short and leave them polish free by just buffing until shiny.
• Create an everyday “uniform” for yourself. If you prefer slacks, fine. Match them with a few different tops and that’s what you wear to work every day. That way, you don’t stress out in the morning about what you are going to wear. And, think about getting your clothes ready the night before. For me, that eliminates a LOT of morning stress!
• Do your last minute checks before leaving the house so there are no surprises when you get to your destination. Look at yourself in the full length mirror to make sure you look neat from top to toe.

Perhaps fashion is not a priority in your life. That’s okay. Just remember to make sure you look neat, clean, and well groomed and people will forgive your bad taste in clothes.