Archive for March, 2010

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder? – Really I am not so sure…

When it comes to dating, or just even walking down the street, we know what we like when we see it. Either a perky blonde or curvy brunette. For the ladies maybe tall, dark and handsome or maybe the blonde surfer type. We all have our favourites but I really don’t know many people who go for the girl with rolls of fat and black-haired upper-lip, or the guy with the most back hair and scabbiest feet. Now are these unfortunate characteristics of some people that we should over look, to see true beauty, or simply facts that we put in our ‘who we would and wouldn’t date’ database inside our heads?

We calculate things in our heads that turn us on, and things that really turn us off. Are we being too judgemental, never seeing the true beauty within? Or are we being realistic knowing that most people are out there to screw you over?

No one can really say, everything all falls back down to personal opinion. I believe there is a big difference between true beauty, being born with a beautiful face, and the beauty where you need to put on tons of slap to look anywhere near decent. Now don’t get me wrong, to stay good looking, all us girlies have our secrets and tips, but is on the outside what really counts? Or can we look past disgusting personal hygiene to see the inner beauty? The answer is both, the outside has got to be somewhat good for us to have an attraction, because if you are with a person and you love everything about them, but all you can think about is putting a paper bag over their head, well that’s not really the ‘true beauty’ in front of you is it?

On the other hand you could have the most stunning, gorgeous, AMAZIMG looking person you have ever seen in front of you, but if that person is an arse, than an arse they shall stay. I have spoken to a lot of people that value themselves so much more than to stay with an arse because they look good; I think they are extremely brave, and full of self control, because we both know how hard it would be to chuck away a model.

Though sometimes it can look bleak out there, have faith that you will find someone attractive, and kind, it IS possible my dear friends, and gosh I know at times it seems inevitable that we are going to die alone, because of all the arses out there.

Think to yourself of how many partners you have had, now think to yourself if they are all the same, or completely different, and no two are even similar. If you fall in the ‘oh crap, everyone I have dated is a clone’ category, do not fear, but the likelihood of them all failing because they were all the same is very high. If you fall into the ‘none of them are even similar’ category, you are falling into the ‘desperate’ category also. Maybe saying yes to anybody that asks you out, if you refuse to believe you are doing this then maybe you have tried every type, and it just isn’t working. In that case you need to carry on trying, but maybe don’t be too picky otherwise you will never have the chance of finding someone like a past partner, but different, maybe perfecting the flaws that that other partner had.

Anyways guys and girls, you need to either broaden your horizons and not stick to your comfort zone, jump outside the box and you maybe delighted to see that the grass maybe greener on the other side. And if you are too picky singling out every little thing about someone to try and make sure they are ‘Mr.Right’ take a leap of faith, you too will also see that life isn’t so bad when you life on the wild side.

Happy dating people =] xxx

2008: Best in hair care

Baldness treatments

Hair loss is a naturally occurring part of life for many, both men and female, yet it is ultimately something that we look to avoid. Men often face a more tragic form of hair loss, baldness, which causes heart ache for many. Yet, fear not, there are many aids in the treatment of baldness: medical and surgical. In the realm of medicinal treatment there is the option of purchasing the over-the-counter medications Rogain and Monoxidil which are both popular and prove themselves as ways to regrow hair that has diminished with time.

Laser therapy

Sure, everyone knows about laser hair removal but what about at-home laser treatment with the HairMax Laser Comb which encourages hair to be thicker, and healthier looking. Still awaiting its FDA approval, the HairMax Laser Comb could revolutionize your hair.

Ultra Hair Away

Tired of shaving off your hair? Want to just roll out of bed and go somewhere without wondering what’s going on under your arm or on your back? Men and women can both experience that relief in Ultra Hair Away cream that stops the annoying costs and time put into shaving and waxing, and enjoy the feeling of ending hair growth rather than just removing it temporarily.

Hair growth

Hair Energizer is a company and a website that offers shampoos, conditioners, vitamins, and follicle sprays for all types of hair that need growth, and not just the cases of hair loss. These products aid people who do not have the right nutrients to grow hair, who have hair breakage, who want to strengthen their hair, and who want to reverse hair aging. No matter what’s causing your disappointment in your hair, men and women can both be aided by these products which have been around for over a decade.

Rene Furterer

Rene Furterer and the Paris hair care offers a new product designed to fight the effects of exposed hair, whether altered from sun or water. This product can add life back into your hair. As well there are also products that stimulate essential oils to encourage growth and healthiness of the hair.

Tweezers

Unwilling to spend tons of money for just a tiny bit of hair, why not just grab those tweezers out of the cupboard? Tweezers are dated tools which provide desired results. Although a slower process, success is guaranteed by the preciseness of every piece of hair selected. When there’s no second chances after it’s done, perhaps slower is better.

Hairpieces

Unlikely to commit to taking a vitamin or washing with special creams as much as you need to in order to grow your hair? Try a hair piece. Hair pieces are available from Revlon, Raquel Welch, Eva Gabor and more. Explore the styles and pick one that suits your own so that you don’t have to wait for your hair to grow.

Men’s laser hair removal

Whether it be the unwanted hair on your back or the constant attention that facial hair requires, men are into laser hair removal too. Find an FDA approved laser treatment clinic in your area and check it out. A reduction of hair in unwanted places is sure to put a smile on your face.

Hair shampoo

It seems that the hair product aisle in stores continues to get longer and longer. There is shampoos for everything; for softness, for straightening, for volume, for poofing hair, for split ends and so much more. Find the treatment that’s right for you and mix it up with your favorite brand whether it be Fructis, Sunsilk, Dove, or Pantene Pro-V.

Nioxin hair products

Nioxin products have been designed to cleanse, provide therapy, and treat problems of the hair in order to create and maintain an escape from thinning hair.

Men Have Skin, too!

Though they may not talk about it as often and you do not find nearly as many skin care products targeted toward men as women, men have skin to care for, too! In fact, men are even more predisposed to conditions such as acne because the production of male sex hormones, androgens, can produce acne. Men and women produce androgens, but men produce more, especially during puberty. These hormones affect the sebaceous glands and hair follicles and can begin the acne sequence. There is a theory that those who experience the most severe forms of acne also secrete the greatest amounts of the male hormone.

What can men do?

Keep hands off your face and avoid squeezing the pimples, which can spread infection and cause permanent scarring. Avoid the use of oily moisturizers and creams. Eat a balanced diet. Choose a hairstyle that keeps your hair off your face, because the oil in your hair will transfer to your face. Wash your face twice daily to remove surface oils, dead skin and dirt. Do not scrub your skin. Change your sheets and pillowcases often, even as much as every night for the pillowcases, until you get into maintenance mode. Remember that acne may get worse before it gets better and it takes at least 1 month of any type of treatment or therapy to evaluate its effectiveness.

What kinds of acne treatments are effective?

In general, look for products that contain Benzoyl peroxide, Salicylic acid, Tea Tree Oil, Resorcino and/or Sulfur for best results. In severe cases, your doctor may prescribe a prescription medication such as tetracycline, erythromycin or clindamycin. Other treatment options include: Vitamin A/Retin A (the acid form of vitamin A retinoic acid or isotretinoin), isotretinoin (Accutane), hormone therapy, dermabrasion, plastic surgery (skin grafts), collagen treatments and Ultraviolet (UV) Therapy. There is no limit to treatment options. Eat fruits and veggies, drink lots of water, exercise regularly, develop and use a skin care regime, keep your face clean and untouched by oil-makers. Remember that oily skin usually slows the formation of wrinkles and smile!

If you have oily hair, it likely has very little to do with your personal grooming habits, but actually more to do with your ethnic background.

The truth is, people with naturally straight hair, such as persons of Asian, Scandinavian or Latino decent, are much more likely to have an oily scalp than someone who is African American. Straight hair transports the oil from the scalp to the hair much more quickly than curly, coarse hair. That’s the scientific explanation why – no matter how hard you try – you look and feel grungy most of the day, because of an oily scalp.

But the “why” of oily hair really doesn’t matter when it’s your problem. If you find it’s a daily exercise in futility just trying to keep your hair looking fresh and clean – it’s time to take some action.

Fortunately, there are some at-home natural treatments you can try, as well as a few commercial products on the market, that offer real solutions to controlling an oily scalp.

Natural Treatments for Oily Hair

- Gently massage the scalp with your fingertips while shampooing.

- Shampoo with an oil-control product twice each day, taking care to leave the shampoo on the scalp and hair for 5 minutes each time.

- Always use cool or cold water as your final rinse after shampooing.

- Mix one cup apple cider vinegar with one cup water and use this as your final rinse.

- Boil mint leaves in a quart of water for 20 minutes. Let cool completely and strain out the leaves. Add this mixture to your shampoo as a natural oil inhibitor.

- Massage your scalp with mashed papaya and rinse with cool water.

- Apply the juice from one cut lemon to the scalp and massage thoroughly for 10 minutes. Rinse with cold water. Repeat this process three times a week.

- Massage the scalp with a mixture of 1/8 teaspoon salt and one tablespoon malt vinegar and leave in for one hour. Rinse with cold water.

Commercial Hair Care Products for Oily Hair

Aubrey Organics Green Tea Clarifying Shampoo

Aubrey Organics Green Tea Finishing Cream Rinse

Biolage by Matrix Normalizing Shampoo

Modern Organic Products Basil Mint Shampoo

Desert Essence Lemon Shampoo for Oily Hair

Desert Essence Lemon Conditioner for Oily Hair

Suave Clarifying Shampoo for Oily Hair

Schwarzkopf Professional Bonacure for Men Shampoo for Oily Hair

The best defense against oily hair is attacking it at the source. Once you find the treatment(s) that work best for you, bad hair days will be a thing of the past.

2008: Best in hair care

Baldness treatments

Hair loss is a naturally occurring part of life for many, both men and female, yet it is ultimately something that we look to avoid. Men often face a more tragic form of hair loss, baldness, which causes heart ache for many. Yet, fear not, there are many aids in the treatment of baldness: medical and surgical. In the realm of medicinal treatment there is the option of purchasing the over-the-counter medications Rogain and Monoxidil which are both popular and prove themselves as ways to regrow hair that has diminished with time.

Laser therapy

Sure, everyone knows about laser hair removal but what about at-home laser treatment with the HairMax Laser Comb which encourages hair to be thicker, and healthier looking. Still awaiting its FDA approval, the HairMax Laser Comb could revolutionize your hair.

Ultra Hair Away

Tired of shaving off your hair? Want to just roll out of bed and go somewhere without wondering what’s going on under your arm or on your back? Men and women can both experience that relief in Ultra Hair Away cream that stops the annoying costs and time put into shaving and waxing, and enjoy the feeling of ending hair growth rather than just removing it temporarily.

Hair growth

Hair Energizer is a company and a website that offers shampoos, conditioners, vitamins, and follicle sprays for all types of hair that need growth, and not just the cases of hair loss. These products aid people who do not have the right nutrients to grow hair, who have hair breakage, who want to strengthen their hair, and who want to reverse hair aging. No matter what’s causing your disappointment in your hair, men and women can both be aided by these products which have been around for over a decade.

Rene Furterer

Rene Furterer and the Paris hair care offers a new product designed to fight the effects of exposed hair, whether altered from sun or water. This product can add life back into your hair. As well there are also products that stimulate essential oils to encourage growth and healthiness of the hair.

Tweezers

Unwilling to spend tons of money for just a tiny bit of hair, why not just grab those tweezers out of the cupboard? Tweezers are dated tools which provide desired results. Although a slower process, success is guaranteed by the preciseness of every piece of hair selected. When there’s no second chances after it’s done, perhaps slower is better.

Hairpieces

Unlikely to commit to taking a vitamin or washing with special creams as much as you need to in order to grow your hair? Try a hair piece. Hair pieces are available from Revlon, Raquel Welch, Eva Gabor and more. Explore the styles and pick one that suits your own so that you don’t have to wait for your hair to grow.

Men’s laser hair removal

Whether it be the unwanted hair on your back or the constant attention that facial hair requires, men are into laser hair removal too. Find an FDA approved laser treatment clinic in your area and check it out. A reduction of hair in unwanted places is sure to put a smile on your face.

Hair shampoo

It seems that the hair product aisle in stores continues to get longer and longer. There is shampoos for everything; for softness, for straightening, for volume, for poofing hair, for split ends and so much more. Find the treatment that’s right for you and mix it up with your favorite brand whether it be Fructis, Sunsilk, Dove, or Pantene Pro-V.

Nioxin hair products

Nioxin products have been designed to cleanse, provide therapy, and treat problems of the hair in order to create and maintain an escape from thinning hair.