Beauty Care
How Often Do You Wash Your Hair?
If you ask people how often they
shampoo their hair, you receive a wide range of answers. Washing your
hair is important because it removes oils from the scalp. How often that
oil needs to be removed, however, depends on many different factors.
The definition of what is considered
normal hair care has been altered throughout the years. Women in the
20th century agreed that the practice of washing their hair once a month
was sufficient. The practice of shampooing twice per month came into
play in 1908 when an advice columnist recommended shampooing more often
than just once per month. Over time, it became common practice for women
to wash their hair once per week. Shampooing daily is basically a
modern concept that has only been practiced, for the most part, in the
last 40 or so years.
Daily Shampooing
If
you were to go around today asking people how often they shampoo their
hair you would walk away with a wide range of answers. The most popular
response would be a daily shampoo. For many, a daily shampoo goes hand
in hand with feeling clean and having more manageable hair.
Every time you shampoo your
hair, you lather away the natural scalp oils off of the surface with the
soap. Removing the oils can be beneficial, in that it can help reduce
the risk of skin infection that can be caused by backed up sebum (oil).
How often that oil needs to be removed, however, depends on many
different factors.
Our daily routines get altered
often and can differ from day to day. Sweating more than usual at the
gym, getting caught in the rain or experiencing hormonal changes can all
be reasons to alter your usual hair care routine. Putting all those
factors aside, the basic determination of how often to shampoo your hair
should be determined by your personal hair texture.
Hair Types
Undoubtedly,
different hair types will require different care. Thin, fine hair
generally requires a daily cleansing of some kind to help it remain
looking clean. The oils in thin hair have fewer surfaces to grab on to,
so distributed oils from the scalp to the hair shaft become more visible
on the hair strands. The result is greasy-looking hair.
Thicker hair can go longer
between washings without being quite so obvious. It takes a bit more
time for the oils on the head to move down the shaft of the hair.
Read more: “Hair Vitamins” for Healthier Hair and Faster Hair Growth
The longer the hair, the more
surface is available for distribution of oils. Curly hair works with
scalp oils in much the same manner that thick and long hair does. Curley
hair is always longer than it appears. Pull the curl straight and you
will see an increase in the length.
Coarse, frizzy hair will
generally hide scalp oils pretty well and the oils can actually aid in
making the hair appear a little less frizzy. The same is true for dry,
damaged hair and processed hair. Hair of this type requires a bit more
pampering to keep it healthy-looking. Regardless of what type of hair
you have, how often you shampoo is a personal choice that can vary from
day to day and under different circumstances.
How To Get Rid Of Cellulite For Good
Hate your unsightly cellulite?
While some argue that it is there to stay, many dermatologists have
found ways to minimize and get rid of cellulite on the legs, butt and
thighs.
Many women have
cellulite; it is argued that up to ninety percent of women in America
have it. This is a huge number, so if you're hating and fighting it, be
assured that you are not alone in your fight against this cottage cheese
look-alike! For a while, many believed that once you got cellulite
there was no way to get rid of it. This is being challenged by
dermatologist Howard Murad, MD, author of the book “The cellulite
Solution: A Doctor's Program for Losing Lumps, Bumps, Dimples, and
Stretch Marks.”
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In
this book, Dr Murad outlines how to get rid of cellulite for good.
We'll take you through some of the best and worst ways to get rid of
cellulite.
What is cellulite?
First thing is to know exactly
what cellulite is and where it comes from to be able to prevent it from
getting worse, and to get rid of it. Cellulite occurs when fat cells
protrude and break through their normal barrier, and settle in between
the layers of skin. In this middle layer, they pull and push on
connective tissue walls which are soft and giving, which is why we can
see it in in bumps and lumps over the skins surface.
This is yet another result of
unhealthy eating and lifestyle habits. Occurring more frequently in
younger and younger women, it is becoming a major point of concern.
Though it poses no major health risk on its own, it is a sign of
unhealthy fat accumulation, and can cause a lot of stress for those who
have it.
Read more: 1500 Calorie Diet – How Does It Look Like?
Getting rid of Cellulite
The
first step is to take action as soon as possible. The longer you wait,
the more difficult it is to reduce cellulite. Rather than letting it
settle and have the body get used to it being there, start a cleansing
period.
Start with Detoxing
Start off with a body cleansing
detox. There are many versions of these which you can take. They help to
cleanse the digestive tract, including the stomach, intestines and
colon. A cleanse will often be some sort of mix to take once, or several
times per day. These cleanses last from 1 to 4 weeks. The cleanse will
also detox the organs, including the liver and kidneys. Many of these
cleanses include a lean and limited diet.
Your detox diet will include a
wide variety of organic vegetables and some fruits. The meals will be
low in calorie, and be considered eating “clean” (organic contains less
pesticides). The fiber helps to remove junk from the digestive tract,
while the increased dosage of vitamins and minerals boosts the immune
system and keeps energy levels sufficient.
The detox will also require you
to dink plenty of water. Water has been called the fountain of youth,
and while on a detox, you should be drinking more than enough of it.
Anywhere from 8 to 12 glasses per day, spread out from the time you wake
up, with each meal, and before bed. This will keep you well hydrated
but also acts as a grease, lubricating your organs, aiding in fat
metabolization, and smoothing neural function.
