A good remedy for weak and dry hair is the hair mask with lemon juice. You will need: 2 tbsp. castor oil /or almond oil/, 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice and 1 tbsp. honey. Add the honey and the castor oil to the lemon juice. Mix all the ingredients well and apply the mixture generously first to the roots and then to the entire length of the hair. Wrap your hair with a towel. Leave the mask on for approximately one and a half hour. Use gentle shampoo and wash your beautiful hair. Do the mask twice to achieve best results - the mask will nourish and hydrate your hair deeply, while making it appear healthier and more shining.

However, hair can’t hold up against the vagaries of an urban lifestyle, which can leave it looking dull, and feeling rough and brittle. Fortunately, in most cases the damage can be repaired thanks to the breed of conditioners available today. They are our hair’s best line of defence. Here’s more about conditioners.

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Bronze or Blonde

Color has come a long way and we are and Pakistani women are more willing to experiment now than we were willing to earlier. A head of colored hair, even in the 1980s, drew a lot of attention and appreciates glances. But today, take a quick look around you and you will agree that 80-90 per cent of young college girls and even career women have colored hair. And unless it is crazy color, it is considered normal and acceptable. Should you or shouldn’t color your hair is a question you often ask yourself. Here are a few answers to help you make up your mind about coloring your hair.

Most of us may have seen advertisements for anti-dandruff shampoo. In the advertisements, dandruff is portrayed as a social problem. However, in addition to dandruff being a social embarrassment, it is also a medical problem as it can lead to conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or even psoriasis.

What is dandruff? Regeneration of dead cells is an ongoing process all over the body. However, when the process of shedding of dead cells overtakes regeneration, it leads to formation of dandruff.

Whether you go for bold red, rich brown or glossy blonde, hair color can make a great impact on the way you look and feel. The new generation of colorants is enriched with conditioning ingredients. So, if you want a drastic change or just subtle enhancement, you can achieve results which are now no longer detrimental to overall health of your hair.

Good grooming and basic beauty care begin in the bathroom. Bathing can be fun, not a chore and can make you feel fresh and glowing. Personal freshness is essential for everyone. The bacteria on the skin attacking the sweat when it reaches the surface of the skin cause body odor. Perspiration odor doesn’t start until about the age of 10, when the special apocrine glands develop. These are found mainly under the arms and between the legs.

Mehreen Javeed strongly believes that the cut and style of your hair can transform your look and personality from grossly ugly to a glamorous look. If your hair has the wrong cut for your face, it can detract from your appearance the charm and glamour which is innate to every face.

The mishandling of hair too, can lead your crowning glory to become the worst feature of your appearance. Thus, to maintain your crowning glory or to achieve such a goal, you need to take care. Here are few tips from our very own hair expert.

Gorgeous hair is easy … with the right tools, says beauty therapist and naturopath Nirmala Shetty

Unlike your skin your hair cannot repair itself. That’s why you need to care for it and protect it - for the state of your hair reflects your internal health. To revive your hair’s natural health and shine, follow this:

• Keep your scalp clean and cool.
• Nutrients are the key to healthy hair, but to be effective, they must reach the roots. So, whatever you use, you must learn to massage it in well, using the pads of your fingers.