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Your Home Hair Spa

Take a look around your kitchen cabinet to see a host of things that will be great for your hair. Though expensive products and spa treatments have their place and can make you feel pampered and luxurious, they can burn a hole in your pocket. For more pocket friendly hair solutions, raid the kitchen everyday for lovely, lustrous hair; naturally!

Hot Oil Massage

Nothing works like a hot oil massage to treat your hair before you wash it. If possible, do this the night before shampooing or give it at least an hour or so before you shampoo: olive oil is great, but so is coconut oil, almond oil etc. Heat the oil till it is quite warm.

Then, dipping your fingers in the oil, massage your scalp working the oil in gently. Massage the entire scalp and then gently comb out your hair so that the oil spreads down each hair shaft as well. If you don’t mind doing some laundry later, wrap up your hair in a warm towel, or just tuck it up and out of the way.

Deep Conditioning Treatment

Many women swear by mayonnaise as a terrific hair conditioner. And think of it; it contains all the things that are good for the hair: vegetable oil and eggs! Another great conditioner for hair is mashed up avocado. It is the creamy, almost buttery kind of texture that the fruit has, which coats the hair shaft and smoothes frizz offering natural moisture and shine to the hair.

Combining these two ingredients is to be recommended: using full fat mayo and half a ripe avocado and mix both ingredients together to form a paste which can then be applied to the hair. Leaving it on for about 20 minutes should give it enough time to work before you rinse it out. Some women even recommend using this the same way as store bought conditioners, which can be used after shampooing the hair and which can be rinsed out same as any regular conditioner though this may not be for everyone.

An after shampoo conditioner that also recommends itself is black tea (boil tea leaves, strain and use the tea water) mixed with the juice of one lemon. Not only is this a natural conditioner, it can also be used to treat minor scalp problem such as dandruff and itchy scalp.

For oily hair it is recommended that your last rinse can be done with vinegar which helps to act as a natural astringent upon the scalp. Some recommend apple cider vinegar for its beneficial effects on hair.

Other Natural Hair Tonics

Aloe vera is known to be great for the hair and the skin and is easy to grow in a pot or anywhere. Snip off a few inches of the succulent plant and slice it to extract the gel. Simply apply this straight on to the hair and keep in on for a while before shampooing.

Honey is another natural ingredient that is great for the hair. It can be used by itself or along with line.

About the author:

Sarika Periwal does not believe in putting chemicals in your hair when things that you will easily find in your pantry will suffice. So many food items actually make great food for the hair as well. For more recipes apart from the ones above, visit www.cure-for.info, where you can find many natural ways to combat hair fall and other hair problems. Also visit this link for natural dandruff solutions.  

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Role of a Relaxing Massage in Relieving Stress

Coming back from work, your muscles feel as if they have been in knots and wish for a relaxing massage, don’t you? This is the case not only with you but with countless others too. Sitting for long hours in front of the computer or having a grueling day at work, the body tends to ache and craves for some massage. This will not relax the body but also affect the mind and soul. In short, a relaxing massage is just what you need when you want to relax and unwind. Now, what kind of massage you want again depends on the kind of trouble that you have or the body part that you want to relax. Each of these massages tend to have a plethora of benefits some of which we shall read about in the coming few lines. Having a bad day could easily turn exotic with a session of spa massage therapy at a spa center such as Ayurve. The biggest advantage here is that they use completely natural and herbal product which do not harm the skin but tackles the problem nicely. Let us first try to comprehend the myriad types of spa massage therapy and benefits involved before deciding on a particular one to have.

Types of massage:

• Swedish Massage Therapy:
Talking about the benefits of massage, there is something called an eternal favorite. The Swedish massage therapy is something which is truly one of the most preferred of all massages. The long sweeping strokes to finish this massage are something which is not only exotic but also relieves you of stress and tension in an instant. The moment the masseur starts working on your body, you can feel the tension going away. Your body tends to relax and there is a sense of calmness which prevails over you. In a Swedish massage therapy, the masseur uses a variety of techniques and hand movements to make sure that you get a slice of what is truly called bliss. The masseur uses kneading movements and circular movements in order to create an unparallel sensation. In fact, this kind of massage is recommended when you are having it for the first time or want a massage for general relaxation.

• Deep Tissue Massage:
In contrast to a Swedish massage therapy, there is another kind of massage which is a little intense than others. This is called deep tissue massage and this is something which is for the people who suffer from tired or strained muscles. Often players such as footballers or athletes tend to be given this kind of massage as they need to do a lot of leg work. Hence, their muscles and tissues need to be really strong. At times, there have been cases of people feeling a bit sore after getting a deep tissue message as it is quite a rigorous regime. If it is the first time then the muscles are not ready for this kind of pressure and therefore they tend to feel a bit sore. Nevertheless, it is still quite popular and at a spa center like Ayurve, there is a team of experts who take care of massage like the Swedish massage therapy. Each one of them is qualified and trained to ensure that the customers are given a satisfying experience of relaxation and bliss.

Benefits of a massage:

When we talk about massage and its diverse type, the discussion is left incomplete without having discussed the advantages. These massages are not only for getting relieved of tension and stress but are helpful in many small ways which we cannot even imagine. Here we are to discuss the myriad benefits of a relaxing massage.

• Increases as well as improves circulation of the blood and lymph
• Stimulates as well as even soothes the endocrine system and nervous system
• Enhances the flexibility and mobility of the joints such as the elbows and knees especially in the deep tissue massage.
• Improves the power of digestion.
• Enhances healing power of the body and therefore results in speedy recovery.
• Helps in improving the immunity power of the body.
• Detoxifies the body and helps in reduction of body.
• Keeps the body especially the skin soft and supple.
• The deep tissue massage helps in reduction in the tension of muscles.
• The level of contractibility and elasticity of muscles increases.

Irrespective of the kind of massage that you want to have, always remember that these benefits are permanent which means that they are a part of every kind of massage. The only difference is the level or the intensity of benefits. For example in the deep tissue massage, the benefits related to muscles are more pronounced than any other type of massage.

Each of the massage irrespective of the types and other aspects tend to be of immense benefit. They tend to be extremely relaxing and soothing. Some of the masseurs tend to use their hands in a particular motion so as to facilitate the art of massing and use oil. There is no end to the benefits of a relaxing massage especially when you are tired. This is what one needs to accelerate the process of bonding and regenerate the worn out cells. A special massage such as deep tissue massage is indeed quite relaxing and is normally done for those who either do a very physically stressful job or are standing or walking for long hours. In short, people who lead a sedentary lifestyle do not require such massages nevertheless spas like Ayurve tend to provide all sorts of massages to make you feel relaxed and rejuvenated. This technique of providing spa massage therapy is quite effective in making sure that the body gets ample rest after a period of activity. Though you cannot have a massage everyday but certainly have it once in a week or so to make sure that your body gets enough rest so that it can prepare itself for more work.

Author Bio:
This post was written by Ethen Hunt, who writes many articles for Ayurve Sydney Spa. Ayurve provides beauty treatments and waxing in Sydney, Australia. Ayurve also provides relaxing massages, which are known to have relieved the mind of tension.

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Top Techie Personal Health Care and Beauty Gifts

Need gift ideas? Techie type gifts always go over well at the holidays. For some great choices in unique gadget and gifts, I really like Hammacher Schlemmer and Verseo.com. Both stores stock some unique items, so you can find the  perfect gift for the person who has everything!

Here are a few suggestions:

detox home sauna portable

Wellness Infrared Sauna: When I saw this, I thought it was just the neatest thing, and pretty darn unique. I also was surprised that it didn’t cost more (It is under $200, sometimes as low as $179). This home sauna folds up for easy storage and uses infrared heat to get you sweating for pore cleansing and detox, assuming you buy into the claim that saunas detox (not sure that I do, but I still love saunas!).   It certainly is an interesting idea. Who would have thought of a portable sauna!

Sonic misting home facial

The Dermatologist's Sonic Misting Facial. Using special technology previously exclusive to dermatologists, this sonic misting facial system uses sonic vibrations coupled with a soothing mist to attack wrinkles and fine lines.  the brush emits 11,000  vibrations per minute to exfoliate, while the oxygenated mist cleans the pores. There is a choice between warm or cool mist and gentle or deep exfoliation.

Violight toothbrush sanitizer

The Violight Million Germ Eliminating Travel Toothbrush Sanitizer. How often have you been disgusted by those plastic travel toothbrush holders? The brush stays damp and it all just seems like a germ haven. Here is the cure!  This Violight compact toothbrush sanitizer uses tested germicidal UV technology like the kind used to sanitize hospital instruments in order to eliminate up to 99% of germs on your toothbrush, including streptococcus and listeria. The device sanitizes a toothbrush in under seven minutes, and  is easily packed and portable. the bulb is rated for 2,000 hours of use. Pretty darn cool!

Temple and eye Massager

The Temple And Eye Massager. Perfect for relieving tension! This massager works on pressure points around your temples, forehead, and eyes to relieve sinus pressure and headaches. Great for people who do computer work or read for longs periods. The massager combines vibration massage, air-bag massage, and heat compression to stimulate blood flow, relieve fatigue, and soothe sore facial and eye muscles. In includes a remote control to  quickly control intensity and type of vibration massage. You can also select a preferred temperature  and focus the air-bag massage on either the temples or eye sockets. the device includes a five, 10, or 15 minute timer for constant massage and it has an integrated speaker that plays soothing nature sounds to assist with relaxation.

Verseo eglide

The Verseo eGlide: This home electrolysis roller painlessly zaps hair follicles for easy and effective permanent home hair removal and it does it at the very affordable price of $89.  Unlike lasers, which cannot be used on facial hair and are not safe for dark skin, the eGlide can be used on the face and is safe for all skin tones. You can read more on our EGlide review page and in our home laser hair removal guide.

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