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Hair bonding glue is usually used when applying “tracks” directly to the head or on a wig cap.  Although it is one of the most inexpensive methods of applying a hair weave, the cost to natural hair can be detrimental, making the use of hair bonding glue potentially not worth it.  In addition to the glue being a pain to remove, if not removed properly the glue will leave a sticky residual on the hair, which can cause hair damage, and possibly cause hair to fall out.  To prevent this outcome, there are several ways to ensure hair bonding glue is completely removed and to gaurantee that natural hair remains safe and healthy. 

Hair bonding glue remover shampoo is sold in most stores, and is applied just as a regular shampoo would be.  Wet hair and massage the remover shampoo into the hair focusing mainly on the scalp until the tracks begin to loosen up.  When the tracks are loose enough they will slide out gently with a small tug.  Once all of the tracks are out, rinse hair, then shampoo and condition hair with whatever other products are available.  After the conditioner is out, all hair glue should be removed.  If there is still some residual hair glue left on the hair or scalp, use oil sheen or hair oil to saturate the area.  Then, whatever residuals are left should comb out easily.

If hair bonding glue remover shampoo is not available, or if just looking for an inexpensive option to remove hair bonding glue, there is a product that can be helpful that is found in most kitchens. Olive Oil is very helpful in removing hair glue, although it can be messy.  For this method of removal, in addition to the olive oil, a towel should be draped on the shoulders, and a comb should be handy.  Saturate each track one by one in olive oil, massaging along the way.  Once tracks are saturated, they should slide out quickly. For the tracks that are a little harder to remove, just add a little more olive oil and continue to massage scalp.  Once all of the tracks are removed, comb hair thoroughly.  If there residual glue on the hair or scalp, it should all be out after a shampoo and conditioner treatment.

A lot of people stay away from hair bonding glue because of the effects on the hair when not taken care of and removed properly, but, by following these tips, removal of hair bonding glue should never be a problem again.

Nail biting or Onychophagia as it is known in the medical world, is considered to be a compulsive disorder, if it’s maintained for a longer duration and occurs very frequently during the day. The condition is of higher prevalence among the very young children as well as the teenagers and approximately 30 – 40 % of these categories would practice biting of nails.

There can be several reasons apart from being a compulsive disorder for the biting of nails. These can include anxiety, lack of self confidence or being simply a ‘bad habit’. Thus, it is essential to give the due vigilance to such practice, especially in children, as it may be the presenting feature of a mental conflict.

The given consideration towards nail biting is not only because it appears a bad habit but because it actually influences the health of such individuals. Thus, some of the health issues that can be seen in long term nail biters will be,

* Shortened nail bed

* Swollen finger tips known as ‘big headed fingers’

* Discolored and less appealing nails

* Gum diseases or gingivitis

* Tooth damage and increase incidence of dental caries

* Infections and pus formation in the fingertips

* Deformed nails

* Transmission of infections from nails into the body

* Social unacceptability

There are several means of alleviating the nail biting habit and apart from such direct measures; it may require certain supportive measures in order to alleviate these symptoms. Following are some of the widely used interventions for nail biting.

* Discouraging the nail biting

There are certain nail polishes which are flavored in bitter taste and thus would discourage the person from biting the nails.

* Habit reversal training

The process being a behavioral therapy will seek to un-learn the biting habit and replace it with a more constructive action or procedure.

* Stimulus control

In this method, the children as well as the adults are examined and interviewed in order to identify what leads to the unacceptable behavior and steps will be taken to eliminate the stimulus and thus its effect.

* Mouth protectors

When children are engaged in nail biting, it’s possible to make use of a mouthpiece to protect the nails as well as the teeth and gums from effects of nail biting.

An important aspect that needs to be remembered is, the condition although will be troublesome and un-healthy for a child, it should not be given the highest priority on the day to day activities. Proper understanding of the circumstances, explaining the bad effects and praising at times of avoidance are preferred than confrontational actions.

Thinking of Cosmetic Surgery? YOU MUST READ THIS THEN!

What I am about to tell you is going to probably save you a whole lot of grief and heart ache; and perhaps several revision surgeries…. Unlike what most Plastic Surgeons try to tell you and make you think, most plastic surgeons after they complete their plastic surgery residency hardly have had enough experience in Cosmetic Surgery to be qualified to do Cosmetic Surgery independently. Most of these doctors after they finish their residency are lucky if they have done a hand full of cosmetic surgeries (such as Nose Jobs; Breast Lifts; Face lifts, liposuction and etc.)on their own. That is why, they are not qualified to sit for the Board Certification examination by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery is the ONLY board that represents Qualified and Fellowship trained Cosmetic Surgeons who have had the experience of performing hundreds of cases of Cosmetic Surgery during their training. If a surgeon is in fact a plastic surgeon or another Board Certified Surgeon and then completes a one or two year full fellowship in cosmetic Surgery and proceeds to apply to sit for the examination of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, only then he may be qualified to take that examination. It is a very difficult examination and only 50% or so of the doctors pass it the first time and it includes both a written and an oral examination. Check out the Required Qualifications of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery for yourself and you will truly be amazed.

www.AmericanBoardCosmeticSurgery.org

Most plastic surgeons are afraid to be required to take this examination and hence are fighting to take the public’s attention away from it. www.AmericanBoardCosmeticSurgery.org is the website. Is your plastic surgeon a Diplomate of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery?

If you respect yourself and want to be safe, make sure of it!

You know what else you MUST KNOW? After a surgeon is in fact qualified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, then and only then can he be qualified to try to become a Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. Did your plastic surgeon tell you that? Is he qualified to be a member at all? This is an amazing organization with thousands of members and the largest organization representing the specialists in the field of cosmetic Surgery. Only a hand full of surgeons each year who are Diplomates of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and have completed hundreds of surgeries and are qualified to be considered super-experts in Cosmetic Surgery in order to be allowed to become Fellows of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. here is the website to check out the facts for yourself. www.cosmeticsurgery.org

Don’t be mislead. Is your plastic surgeon a Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery? Be smart. Don’t let a certain group of people misinform you for personal gain. Do your research…

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Laser hair removal can be a good way to permanently rid yourself of unwanted hair.  In general, during the procedure a laser is used on unwanted body or facial hair.  This laser heats the hair follicle at the base, destroying the hair and preventing regrowth.

People who are interested in laser hair removal should first meet with a dermatologist.  This doctor will be able to advise the patient on how well laser hair removal could work, based on analyzing his or hair hair and

skin type. During this initial consultation the dermatologist should also discuss the risks and benefits of the procedure.  Typically, skin can either turn darker or lighter after the procedure, but the amount of this change is different for everyone.  If the patient is comfortable with these risks and the doctor deems that the patient is a good candidate for the procedure, then the patient will typically schedule a follow-up appointment to begin laser hair removal.

At the next appointment, the patient will remove any clothing and jewelry from the site where he or she wants hair removed.  Then, a technician will make sure that there are no lotions, cosmetics or creams on the area to be treated. These chemicals can sometimes hinder the hair removal process and/or cause an adverse reaction.

Next, the technician will apply a gel to the area to be treated. This gel will act as a conductor for the laser while also keeping the skin cool. Then the technician will use a small laser tool on the area to remove the hair.

The light from this small laser enters each shaft of hair in the designated area, destroying the hair at its root.  This also effectively stops hair growth in the given area since the hair follicle is damaged or destroyed by the procedure. The lasers are set to sense and target dark pigmentation, thereby making laser hair removal most effective on people with darker hair and light skin. In the past, this meant that laser hair removal treatments were often not recommended for people with darker skin. Today, however, new laser technology has made laser hair removal more effective for everyone.

Typically, dermatologists will advise multiple sessions of laser hair removal treatments to ensure long lasting results. Because all of the hair in a given area will not grow at the same rate and will therefore not be visible all at the same time, repeated sessions over the course of several months to a year are recommended to keep an area free of hair. Usually, a patient can expect to need anywhere from three to seven sessions in order to achieve total hair removal.

Infant skin would be a delicate organ and is more susceptible to environmental and manmade insults, much more than the adults do. Many mothers worry unnecessarily about keeping the babies skin exceptionally clean, but, over indulgence in such thoughts and actions might lead to effects that in turn could actually harm the babies’ skin.

Keeping your babies’ skin nice and healthy would be a combination effect of many factors. It may be influenced by the surrounding air, substances we apply on the babies’ skin, foods and fluids given to the baby, genes, bathing practices…etc. Many of these factors would be under our control and can be modified in order to avoid insults to the babies’ skin. Knowing these factors and the methods to modify and use them accordingly would make you care better for your babies’ skin.

Let us see, some of these measures leading to better care.

* Avoid the applications of regular soaps and bathing shampoo to the babies’ skin and make use of a mild soap which does not scrub away the protective layers on the skin.

* Use mildly warm water for the baths and always avoid hot or cold water.

* Give the bath in the late morning or after play activity before a feed.

* Reduce the bath time to 10 minutes as more time the baby spend on soapy water, more drier the skin will become.

* Make sure the skin folds and the areas under the neck are cleaned properly as these places are more likely to become dirty.

* Keep the surrounding environment warm at the time of the bath.

* Dry the skin with a soft cloth and do not rub hard in order to dry but rather pat dry the skin.

* Apply a moisturizing lotion into the babies’ skin to retain the existing moisture from dissemination.

* Dress the baby in soft and light clothing depending on the environment.

* Make the baby to drink plenty of fluids as it would help in the moisturizing process of the skin.

* Prevent the skin from directly being exposed to sun light and wearing caps and other protective gear would be indicated when taking the baby to such places. It would be a good idea to limit the exposure to sun rays during the times from 10 am to 2 pm as it would be the most intense period of UV rays.

* Add plenty of vegetables to the babies’ diet if weaning had started, and depending on the requirement, follow your pediatricians advise for nutritional supplements.