Bring on the glossy sheen hair!

Your hair styling products ain't giving you the lasting high-shine you crave? Give these DIY recipes a try.

If you're in a hurry:

• Put one drop of baby oil in your conditioner, apply onto hair then leave for two minutes. After rinsing, wrap hair with towel for five minutes before blow-drying.
• After washing hair, smooth your hair downwards with a T-shirt that has been rinsed in lots of fabric conditioner. it'll smoothen out frizz and enhance your hair's natural shine.

If you have time to spare:

Honey and olive oil hair mask

• Mix half a cup of honey with three tablespoons of olive oil. Apply mixture on your hair one section at a time until you've treated the whole head. Put on a shower cap then leave it on for half an hour then shampoo.

Egg and olive oil hair mask

• Mix up two eggs (yolk and white) with four tablespoons of olive oil. Gently smooth the mixture through our hair then wrap your hair with cling film for 15 minutes and then shampoo.

No More Ingrowns!

Notice dark, bumpy spots on your skin? You likely have ingrown hairs, which can lead to hyper-pigmented scarring! To avoid ingrowns, use a scrub with salicylic acid before shaving to clear them and prevent infection. Then, apply a non-comedogenic shaving foam and shave in the direction of hair growth. Use a single-blade razor as it doesn't create much pressure on skin. making ingrowns less susceptible compared to multiple blades.

Detox~ No Pain No Gain

When you detox you may initially feel worse before you feel better. This is due to the stored toxins being released into your system where your body has to deal with them. Take it as a good sign that the detox is having an effect. Some symptoms usually appear around day five and then around three weeks into your programme, They usually disappear within a week, so try to persevere.

Side Effect often include:

• Headaches
• Pimples, spots, rashes and other skin eruptions
• Body odour and bad breath
• Furry tougue
• Tiredness
• Constipation or loose bowel movements
• Flatulence

French Tip

Can't seem to get the lines of your French manicure looking smooth? If you don't have the stickers to help you create a French tip, simply place one hand on a table and run the brush across the tip from one corner to the other with a steady hand in one swift swipe. This will ensure that the tips are not jagged but in a straight line.

Nails

Keeping your nails gleaming all week isn't hard. Prepping the nail correctly and applying the polish precisely is key.

Nail prep:

• Remove all non-living cuticle from the nail plate using a cuticle remover and an orange wood stick.
• Cleanse the plate with a pure soap like ivory liquid soap and a soft nail brush.
• Remove moisture with an acetone-based nail cleaner.

Polish application:

• Apply a very thin coat of base coat to nails and let it dry.
• Thin out nail colour by rolling the bottle between the palms of your hands and apply one thin, translucent coat to nails. Let dry.
• Apply a second thin coat of colour to nails for full coverage. Let it dry.
• Seal with top coat and let dry. Wait for a full 10 minutes after application before engaging your hands in any activity. This will help create a hard, protective and high-shine manicure that will last for days.

Maintenance:

• Apply cuticle oil to the cuticles and sides of nails every night before bedtime to keep the manicure and nail in top condition.

Cleansing Your Mind

Any negative emotion you experience, such as anger, bitterness, stress, resentment or frustration, overloads your body with harmful chemicals. So while detoxifying, make a special effort to :

• Take a deep breaths and long pauses, rather than losing your temper.
• Engage in positive self-talk e.g. " I don't need to feel embarrassed getting that report in one day late because i am extremely good at my job."
• Get out of bed half an hour earlier so you don't have to rush in the morning.
• Write down an affirmation such as " I love and approve of myself" every night before you go to sleep.
• Find a quiet spot and meditate once a day for at least fifteen minutes. Engage in visualization of nice, calming scenes and places.

Do you have Sensitive Skin?

If you relate to at least three of the following symptoms, you may need to consult a dermatologist (Dr Ranjit Skin Specialist "Highly Recommended") to get recommendation for a skincare switch.

• Your skin gets irritated and inflamed when you wear fabrics that are not so soft to the touch such as wool or linen and the symptoms lasts a few days.
• Alcohol consumption and spicy foods make your skin flush quickly and excessively.
• Certain fragrances and metals such as nickel make your skin itch where they touch.
• You experience breakouts when you use cleansers or lotions with preservatives, fragrance or that are oil-based.
• Your skin easily gets aggravated by exposure to the sun, cold,humidity or even wind. It stays that way for few days after exposure.
• Even if you don't scratch a mozzie bite, the welt remains on your skin for a number of days.

Dr Ranjit Skin Specialist

C4, Jalan SS15/4D

Subang Jaya.

03-5631-6090(Do call to make appointment for consultation)

Working hours : Monday,Tuesday& Friday - 8.30am~5.00pm

Wednesday - 8.30am~7.30pm

Thursday - 8.30am~1.30pm

Saturday - 8.30am~4.00pm

Sunday OFF