Essential summer hair care tips

Hello eyeryone !

is your hair ready to beat this summer ? try out this summer hair care tips which i usually follow :D

summer time and the living is easy but not for your head.Heat from the sun degrades the protective protein in hair-which oxidizes the color to a brassy hue,wipes out shine,and leaves lock brittle.On top of that,UV rays ,follicle-frizzing humidity and moisture-zapping chlorine and salt water can parch your 'do\

SUMMER HAIRCARE TIP #1 : USE PRODUCTS WITH UV PROTECTION 

If theres anything worse than using products with unnecessary chemicals,its using them in tandem with the summer sun. The summer sun heat tends to leave the pores of the skin and scalp open,allowing for further absorption of ingredients in hair products -somake sure your hair and body are absorbing good stuff !

The best sun protection for your hair can be summed up using the little letters H.A.T! Dont leave home without one!

SUMMER HAIRCARE TIP#2 : WAIR A HAT OR SCARF

 Another summer hair care tip is to opt for a hat,hair scarf,or both.Not only do hats and head scarves provide further UV protection they also help the hair retain moisture - a big time summer hair care issue.

Healthy hair starts at the scalp

Wearing a hat or a scarf also provides the scalp with further UV protection that maybe hard to obtain just through summer hair care products.Since the scalp regulates sebum(your hairs natural oils)it is very important to unsure your scalp is adequetly protected

SUMMER HAIRCARE TIP#3 : PROTECT YOUR COLOR. 

If your hair color is treated,the last thing you want to do is to spend too much time in the sun.And forget the swimming pool -chlorine will strip of the color from your hair shaft in the blink of an eye.However, there are hair care products that will let you swim with coloured locks.

Remember the less you wash your hair the longer your hair color will last.Theres nothing wrong in skipping the shampoo every now and then and going staright to hair protect conditioner especially a day after a beach.

SUMMER HAIRCARE TIP#4 :WASH HAIR RIGHT AFTER EXPOSURE

Whether it be a nice dip in the pool or a long day at the beach  its a good idea to wash your hair right after exposure.This will eliminate further UV damage and wash away any impurities that could stay on the hair .However we say wash the hair we dont necessarily mean wash with shampoo.

Its more than acceptable to cut back on shampooing your hair on daily basis when the warm weather comes your way.

SUMMER HAIR CARE TIP#5 : BRUSH IT

Brushing your hair regularly will not only keep it free from knots but it will stimulate circulation in the scalp which encourages blood flow to the roots of your hair .The golden rule of brushing says :the longer your hair ,the bigger your brush should be!

Never underestimate the power of a good trim.Experts recomend getting rid of your splitends every six to eight weeks for maximum hair health.

thats all for now<3

XOXO 

Fashion Subcultures

Hey ! dolls what are your plans for this weekend ? if you are planning to party heres some fashion subculture which might help you bring a theme for your party and you might see a alot of freaky fashion everywhere

A subculture is a group of people within a culture that differentiates themselves from that larger they belong.

The way they dress is an amalgamation of years of experimenting with cloth and leather.

Here's a look at those past-time youth cultures that helped inspire the styles of today 

1 NEW ROMANTIC/GLAM ROCK 

All hail the eighties,where hair was big,bangles were bountiful and synthesizers rocked the air waves. The glam rockers were all about colored leggings and leg warmers , a la frame, Cyndi lauper and Paula Abdul ,where as the new romantics preferred a darker look ,complete with black denim ,make up for boys and shiney shoes like, The Artist Formerly  known as the prince.

winged eye liner & tips

The use of eyeliner dates back to the ancient egyptians as early as 10,000BC where a black line of kohl was applied all around the eyes of both women and men.The eyeliner was used for not only cosmetic purposes but to protect the sensitive skin of the eyes from the desert sun. It was believed that lining the eyes with kohl (which was made from lead sulfide or anitomy, among other ingredients) offered protection against the evil eye.

There is something about the simple winged eye liner look that appears flattering on everyone.The extra flick on by women since 50s and to do this day it still adds that extra dose of glamour to anylook.
the cat eye winged eyeliner look became extremely promonent glamour icons such as Marilyn Monroe Audrey Hepurn Brigitte bardot and Andy Warhol's Muse Edie Sedgwick rocked the winged eyeliner look.The trend is extremely popular today with many celebrities favaouring the look

I found some pictures that will be usefull to complete the look

For hooded eyes-

Simple tick-

Different kind of winged liner looks-

Winged eyeliner is known to be a corrective technique to help lift the eyes,lengthen and widen the eye area .The application has to be done in a strategic fashion,so you dont do the opposite and end up with droopy eyes.

Spring Summer 2014 color trends

 We are just about ready to ditch our winter blacks and greys and fall in love with the spring 2014 color trends will soon be in bloom

Pastels primary colors and metallic golds and silvers were all over the spring/summer 2014 runways and we will be sporting them on cropped jackets, wide-legged pants and athletic-wear

The best thing these colors?you can wear them from day to night whether it be a work out on the town or taking easy on the weekend

Pairing soft pastels with vivid bright to create a colorful equilibrium.Inspired by a mixture of blooming flowers,travels abroad, and strong,confident women is the best option to go for according to me :D

PASTEL COLORS

Pastel colors a light colors.Light lavender,light pink,baby blue etc.pastel colors have ground and subdued shades

get ready to see a ton of pastels soon because the "it" shade of the season is one of the biggest spring 2014 fashion trends.

the hue, which was sen all over the spring/summer2014 runways comes in different colors from pink,purple,green,coral and blue.

Fortunately,you wont feel like the easter bunny if you wear it:designers such as jason wu,prabal gurung and rebecca taylor modernzied the colors into sleek and elegant springtime wear

From oversized blazers and sexy pencil skirts to tailored blouses and chic cropped jackets,pastel clothes will be fashionable,not infantile.

here are some few examples on how to wear pastel colors 

DIY: Coffee body scrub

It turns out that coffee, or more specially  caffeine is an antoxidant that breaks up cellulite deposits and tightens skins when externally applied.

why spend on a store-bought body scrub when you can make one with ingredients  you likely already have at home?This natural DIY coffee scrub lasts for about four usages and takes less than 10 minutes to make.