Nobody knows more about hair care and the products you need to effect perfect hair than stylists. They have experience of working with all kinds of hair to attain any different effects. It makes sense that the top stylists want to advance by their gain products so that they can glean better and better effects. If you want to try a professional product which has been uniquely designed using cutting edge ingredients they try Brocato Hair Products.
Sam Brocato has a salon in fresh York where he and his staff work on fresh styles for their clients. His philosophy is about using hair as a medium to accept radiant shapes and patterns. Through this work he saw the need for high quality products which camouflage all hair needs. Brocato products are unique in the blueprint that they can be layered for different effects. He also believes in using natural ingredients and all aspects of his products are produced in a sustainable contrivance. This is a truly novel range of products.
Natural hair care is becoming increasingly popular as people become more aware of the pain caused by chemicals in beauty products. Chemicals in hair products can do up and leave the hair feeling dirty, greasy and unmanageable. There are also oils in some chemicals which can cause frailty in the hair when used for a long time. Another advantage of natural products is that they have plant extracts and oils which enrich the hair.
The Brocato collection features ranges for everyday exercise, curly hair, hair repair, color protection and scalp treatments. In the everyday range are sulfate-free shampoos with plant proteins which enrich the hair. The conditioners, for example America Daily Conditioner have plant extracts designed to strengthen the hair. Regular win should lead to strong hair which resists injure and stays manageable.
The collection for restoring the health of your hair is called Cloud 9 Miracle Repair System. It is designed to combat the problems caused by styling, environmental factors and over spend of heat on the hair. Tests have shown that using a mixture of the products may strengthen the hair by up to three times. There are several products including; Blowout Serum to protect the hair while blow drying or straightening, Hot Shapes Spray to fix the style and Miracle Repair Complex which is similar to an intensive conditioning treatment.
If you have colored hair then the Brocato Vibracolor collection can benefit protect it. Sun, environmental damage and blow drying all cause colors to proceed but Vibracolor can support fortify the hair against these problems. The products have a modern selection of vitamins, humectants and antioxidants. They will protect your hair from sun hurt with UV shields. These products should aid prolong your color and enhance its brilliance.
The Brocato styling products have been developed to be old-fashioned together. This means that you can layer them to achieve many different effects. They are also blendable and will not manufacture up in your hair to net it recognize unnatural. There are products to define curls and give body to very straight hair.
Brocato hair products are uniquely designed to cope with all the problems encountered when taking care of your hair. They are natural and designed to enrich your hair.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Makeup for dark complexion
FOUNDATION
Choose a creamy or liquid foundation, but one that is not oily. Its always better to use a water based foundation. If there is a lot of yellow pigmentation in the skin, use a product that is not orange based. A sheer foundation and a good concealer are musts for creating the illusion of perfect skin. The foundation should not be lighter than your skin tone. Try to get one which is as close to your normal skin color as possible. When you apply foundation and powder, your aim should be for a lighter coverage. Remember that dark skins show up layers of make-up much more than fair skins. Special attention should be paid to blending. Adding a drop of water to the foundation before you apply it, may also help. Mix them on the back of your hand and apply it on your skin. Check the effect in daylight.
POWDER
Use a light baby powder after the foundation. This helps to give the skin a sheen and is not too heavy. Avoid applying too much powder, specially around the eyes. Always dust off the excess powder.
BLUSH
For your blush, you should choose colors from coral, rose, deep orange. Avoid browns and peachy shades for blush-on. For very dark skin, try a dark rose pink color for the day and shades of bronze, plum and wine for the night. Blend the blusher over the cheekbones, as it helps to brighten the skin tone. For special occasions at night, use a touch of gold.
It can really look glamorous on dark skins. Apply it at the temples and under the outer corner of the eyebrows
EYE MAKEUP
Dark skin tone looks great with dark purple and blue colors on eyes. Dark metallic colors also look good. Silver around your eye will make them stand out and look brilliant. Finish your eyes with black eyeliner and black mascara.
If you wish to use eyeshadow, avoid white or very light colors. A gold eye shadow would be complimentary where as a silver one may not look good.
HIGHLIGHTER
Can be very effective on dark skins when used on the bridge of the nose, around the eye area, above the cheek bones and just above the upper
LIPSTICK
Choosing the right colors is important for your lipstick too. Choose lipsticks with the matte finish rather than frosted ones. Medium and dull shades would look best.Bright pinks and reds are an absolute NO NO!. If you have dark lips, before applying lipstick, put some foundation and powder on your lips. Dark skin types can wear all of the wonderful dark lip colors such as blackberry, caramel and purples . They all compliment your lips
Choose a creamy or liquid foundation, but one that is not oily. Its always better to use a water based foundation. If there is a lot of yellow pigmentation in the skin, use a product that is not orange based. A sheer foundation and a good concealer are musts for creating the illusion of perfect skin. The foundation should not be lighter than your skin tone. Try to get one which is as close to your normal skin color as possible. When you apply foundation and powder, your aim should be for a lighter coverage. Remember that dark skins show up layers of make-up much more than fair skins. Special attention should be paid to blending. Adding a drop of water to the foundation before you apply it, may also help. Mix them on the back of your hand and apply it on your skin. Check the effect in daylight.
POWDER
Use a light baby powder after the foundation. This helps to give the skin a sheen and is not too heavy. Avoid applying too much powder, specially around the eyes. Always dust off the excess powder.
BLUSH
For your blush, you should choose colors from coral, rose, deep orange. Avoid browns and peachy shades for blush-on. For very dark skin, try a dark rose pink color for the day and shades of bronze, plum and wine for the night. Blend the blusher over the cheekbones, as it helps to brighten the skin tone. For special occasions at night, use a touch of gold.
It can really look glamorous on dark skins. Apply it at the temples and under the outer corner of the eyebrows
EYE MAKEUP
Dark skin tone looks great with dark purple and blue colors on eyes. Dark metallic colors also look good. Silver around your eye will make them stand out and look brilliant. Finish your eyes with black eyeliner and black mascara.
If you wish to use eyeshadow, avoid white or very light colors. A gold eye shadow would be complimentary where as a silver one may not look good.
HIGHLIGHTER
Can be very effective on dark skins when used on the bridge of the nose, around the eye area, above the cheek bones and just above the upper
LIPSTICK
Choosing the right colors is important for your lipstick too. Choose lipsticks with the matte finish rather than frosted ones. Medium and dull shades would look best.Bright pinks and reds are an absolute NO NO!. If you have dark lips, before applying lipstick, put some foundation and powder on your lips. Dark skin types can wear all of the wonderful dark lip colors such as blackberry, caramel and purples . They all compliment your lips
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Homemade remedies for hair loss
Hair loss is caused by many reasons such as malnutrition, illness, tension and other health problems. Homemade remedies can treat hair loss.
These homemade remedies are based on herbs and natural ingredients.
* Massage with olive oil before going to bed at night and next morning, wash off the hair gently.
* Take some leaves of henna and boil them into mustard oil. Massage of this prepared oil is very effective to treat hair loss.
* Ground well seeds of black pepper and lime to make a paste. It is useful for the treatment of patchy baldness.
* Wash hair regularly with cold and clean water. After washing the hair rub the scalp with fingertips well. It is a simple way and beneficial remedy against hair loss.
* Take a few drops of coconut milk and massage of this milk into the roots of hair all portion of the scalp.
* If one wants to grow hair, trim the hair every one-month.
* Avoid sharp clips, tight rubber bands and spiky brushes.
* Never brush the hair when it is wet.
* Do not over comb the hair.
* Take the powder of Shana seeds and a few drops of essential oils such as sesame oil, coconut oil or Castor oil. Mix both of them well and make a paste. Use this paste on scalp regularly.
* Massage of aloe Vera gel or coconut milk over the scalp; leave it for about one hour. After this rinse the hair with warm water. It gives amazing results if one uses this massage at least 3-4 times a week.
These homemade remedies are based on herbs and natural ingredients.
* Massage with olive oil before going to bed at night and next morning, wash off the hair gently.
* Take some leaves of henna and boil them into mustard oil. Massage of this prepared oil is very effective to treat hair loss.
* Ground well seeds of black pepper and lime to make a paste. It is useful for the treatment of patchy baldness.
* Wash hair regularly with cold and clean water. After washing the hair rub the scalp with fingertips well. It is a simple way and beneficial remedy against hair loss.
* Take a few drops of coconut milk and massage of this milk into the roots of hair all portion of the scalp.
* If one wants to grow hair, trim the hair every one-month.
* Avoid sharp clips, tight rubber bands and spiky brushes.
* Never brush the hair when it is wet.
* Do not over comb the hair.
* Take the powder of Shana seeds and a few drops of essential oils such as sesame oil, coconut oil or Castor oil. Mix both of them well and make a paste. Use this paste on scalp regularly.
* Massage of aloe Vera gel or coconut milk over the scalp; leave it for about one hour. After this rinse the hair with warm water. It gives amazing results if one uses this massage at least 3-4 times a week.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Tips for your natural hair
I have had a lot of people ask me this question "how do i take care of my natural hair"?
If you have super curly, kinky or nappy hair, your hair is best handled wet. You may find it easiest to comb it with a wide tooth comb immediately after wash( before you dry your hair ).
Give up on that skinny comb and get one made for your hair. Try to avoid combing your hair while dry as the comb will tend to catch and break the hair. If you need to comb your hair while it's dry, be gentle.
Try to spritz with some water or a cream first. You can use an unbraid product like Black Earth's Protective Mist Bodifier, Cantu hair product or Royal Roots Detangler.
If you're unbraiding your hair and get to some tangles, pull them loose with your fingers before you go on combing.
If you have super curly, kinky or nappy hair, your hair is best handled wet. You may find it easiest to comb it with a wide tooth comb immediately after wash( before you dry your hair ).
Give up on that skinny comb and get one made for your hair. Try to avoid combing your hair while dry as the comb will tend to catch and break the hair. If you need to comb your hair while it's dry, be gentle.
Try to spritz with some water or a cream first. You can use an unbraid product like Black Earth's Protective Mist Bodifier, Cantu hair product or Royal Roots Detangler.
If you're unbraiding your hair and get to some tangles, pull them loose with your fingers before you go on combing.
Basic hair care
These are essentials for healthy hair
* Either section the hair and plait it, tie it back or wrap it up using a scarf before going to bed, this will reduce the number of tangles you have to comb out the next morning, reducing the chances of breaking your hair.
* Sleep with a satin scarf or sleep cap on your head or with a satin pillow case. This helps avoid split ends caused by the rubbing of your hair against a "rough" cotton pillow case. It also avoids moisture being wicked out of your hair into your cotton pillow case.
* Wash your hair no more often than every week to week and a half. More than that can dry it out.
* Comb your hair out while you're conditioning it to remove the tangles while it's wet and relatively slick.
* Oil your scalp on a regular basis with a good natural oil like shea butter. A daily moisturizer is not a bad idea.
* Do a deep conditioner or hot oil treatment once a month.
* Massage your scalp on a regular basis to promote circulation and oil production.
* Avoid overuse of products with mineral oil or petroleum. They tend to block the pores and are not readily absorbed. If your mother used Vaseline® on your hair, stop.
* If you exercise and sweat, rinse the salt out of your hair even if you don't wash it. Condition it afterwards with a daily leave-in conditioner.
* Always use a leave-in conditioner after washing your hair.
* Put as little heat as possible on your hair.
Heat, especially combined with perms is very damaging to hair.
* Avoid alcohol based products unless you have a need for a water-free shampoo to cleanse your scalp (for example while you're waiting for your locks to lock).
* Remember that water (moisture) is your friend and get plenty- inside and out. If you used to press your hair or blow it out and learned to fear water on your hair because it would draw up, you need to get over this. Spritzing a little water on your hair every day is a good idea. Get a spray bottle and just spray it just a little.
* Eat a proper diet. Vitamins and protein are essential for proper hair growth. We have nutritional supplements specifically designed for hair and skin health. Hair Growth Supplements
* Find a style that works with your natural hair type and growth pattern. The less you work against your hair, the less stressed it will be.
* Do not relax your hair until it is bone straight. This is just asking for trouble. Why relax your hair until it has absolutely no body or curl and then put heat on it to try to get that curl back?
* Either section the hair and plait it, tie it back or wrap it up using a scarf before going to bed, this will reduce the number of tangles you have to comb out the next morning, reducing the chances of breaking your hair.
* Sleep with a satin scarf or sleep cap on your head or with a satin pillow case. This helps avoid split ends caused by the rubbing of your hair against a "rough" cotton pillow case. It also avoids moisture being wicked out of your hair into your cotton pillow case.
* Wash your hair no more often than every week to week and a half. More than that can dry it out.
* Comb your hair out while you're conditioning it to remove the tangles while it's wet and relatively slick.
* Oil your scalp on a regular basis with a good natural oil like shea butter. A daily moisturizer is not a bad idea.
* Do a deep conditioner or hot oil treatment once a month.
* Massage your scalp on a regular basis to promote circulation and oil production.
* Avoid overuse of products with mineral oil or petroleum. They tend to block the pores and are not readily absorbed. If your mother used Vaseline® on your hair, stop.
* If you exercise and sweat, rinse the salt out of your hair even if you don't wash it. Condition it afterwards with a daily leave-in conditioner.
* Always use a leave-in conditioner after washing your hair.
* Put as little heat as possible on your hair.
Heat, especially combined with perms is very damaging to hair.
* Avoid alcohol based products unless you have a need for a water-free shampoo to cleanse your scalp (for example while you're waiting for your locks to lock).
* Remember that water (moisture) is your friend and get plenty- inside and out. If you used to press your hair or blow it out and learned to fear water on your hair because it would draw up, you need to get over this. Spritzing a little water on your hair every day is a good idea. Get a spray bottle and just spray it just a little.
* Eat a proper diet. Vitamins and protein are essential for proper hair growth. We have nutritional supplements specifically designed for hair and skin health. Hair Growth Supplements
* Find a style that works with your natural hair type and growth pattern. The less you work against your hair, the less stressed it will be.
* Do not relax your hair until it is bone straight. This is just asking for trouble. Why relax your hair until it has absolutely no body or curl and then put heat on it to try to get that curl back?
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