recipe # 7 : Healthy Hair Secrets

By: John Socratous
Ever wondered why some people have luscious hair that is shiny and never looks out of place, and why you don't? A healthy hair makeover is surprisingly not too hard to achieve.

All you need to do is learn a few healthy hair secrets and try a little home maintenance.Onwards…Great Hair Starts With a Good Cut A professional haircut will ensure that your hair is free from damaged and spit ends and will make your hair look healthy.

Seeing a professional will also give you the opportunity to get the right cut for your hair type and texture. Follow up visits which include regular trims will also guarantee that your hair will look and feel its best.Healthy Hair Is Hydrated Hair Drink plenty of water. Water not only hydrates your skin and body, it also hydrates your hair.

Product Overload Don't use too many products. Product overload will weigh your hair down and make it look tired and greasy. Remember this rule: One product to style and one product to finish with.Heat Styler Hazard If you use a heat styler such as a hair-dryer, straightener or curling iron, then make sure to apply a heat protection product first.

Heated stylers can zap your hair of moisture and leave your strands frizzy and hard to manage.Sleeping Beauty When you are sleeping your body is working its hardest to repair damage, including any hair damage, so plenty of sleep is a must. To further help your hair achieve its healthy best, try sleeping on a satin pillowcase. This will stop your hair from rubbing as you sleep and will control fly-aways.

Moisture Madness Try an intensive conditioner once a week to keep your locks moisturized and to keep your hair soft. To get the best from your deep treatment, apply it to your hair then cover with plastic wrap or a plastic shower cap and leave for ten minutes before rinsing out. This will add heat and allow the treatment to penetrate. For a deeper condition, wrap a warm towel over the plastic wrap.

Product Placement Choose the right products for your hair. If you've styled with the right products for your hair type and washed with the right shampoo then your hair should be naturally shiny and manageable. If it's not, see your stylist and get an expert opinion on what will work best for your hair.Balanced Eating Eating a well-balanced diet which is full of healthy proteins and lots of vitamins will keep your hair glowing. Not to mention your skin and your waistline!

Recipe # 6 : Scented Salt Scrub

I have provided lots of bath salt recipes for your gift list, but what if everyone on your list prefers showers instead? Bath salts would not be a welcome gift, but a salt scrub certainly would. And it is just as easy to whip up. Here's what you need.

- 3 cups of salt. You will want different textures so choose a combination of fine to course. These will be layered, so keep them separated.

- 1 T. cosmetic grade glitter

- enough light oil to cover the salt
- food coloring or drops of soap colorant

- Layer the three salts into a decorative jar. - Combine the oil with the glitter and the coloring agent. Stir to combine. - Pour into jar until the oil reaches the top of the salts.

- Tightly close lid and you are done.

Directions for use...

Scoop out salt mixture and apply to damp skin, using circular movements. Rinse throughly. All the dead skin cells have been washed down the drain, leaving soft skin in its place

recipe # 5 : EGG WILL HELP YOU

Homemade beauty recipes containing eggs are good for people with oily or combination skin that suffers from large pores or skin that needs some extra firming. Egg yolks are made up of mostly albumin, which has a drying effect on the skin and also makes a film that tightens pores. It may cause dry skin to flake and peel. Egg whites work in a similar fashion, by narrowing the pores and tightening the skin. For beauty recipes with egg, always use the highest quality eggs available. Organic eggs from free-range grain fed chickens are the best choice for your skin.

Egg and Honey Skin Firming Mask

Mix one egg with one tablespoon of honey and one tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Cover your face with a layer of the mixture and let it dry for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water, then cool water. The egg tightens the pores and tones the skin. The honey moisturizes and softens while treating acne and cleansing the skin.

Egg White Under-Eye Treatment

This treatment is meant as a quick but temporary eyelift to be worn under makeup to look fresh for an audition, pictures or special evening. Whip up an egg white until it is foamy. Apply one thin layer of the egg white under the eyes to firm bags. Apply an additional thin coat over the first for better coverage. Use foundation makeup as usual. This egg white eyelift should last for several hours.

Egg Yolk Hair Conditioner

This conditioner is a great choice for oily hair. Beat one egg yolk. Add one tablespoon of olive oil and beat the mixture again. Add one cup of water and mix thoroughly before coating your hair. Rinse with cool water to avoid cooking the egg.

Egg and Banana Protein Mask

This recipe blends softening and rejuvenating chickpeas with banana to reduce puffiness and redness and egg to tighten pores. Blend 4 tablespoons of chickpea flour with one banana until it forms a paste. Beat one egg and add it to the mixture. Apply to the face and neck for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

Egg White and Oatmeal Acne Treatment

To dry out stubborn acne, moisturize the face and close the pores, use an oatmeal and egg white mask. Beat one egg white into foam and add oatmeal powder until it forms a paste. Apply to the face and let it dry. Rinse with warm water, and then cool water to seal the pores and finish the treatment.