Woman's Manual: Hairstyle

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Tip 1

After shampoo and conditioning, be sure to rinse your hair thoroughly. Left-over product dulls hair.

Tip 2

Distributing conditioner through your hair with a wide-toothed comb will leave your hair shiny and tangle-free.

Tip 3

Apply conditioner from mid-lengths to ends. Conditioning your roots will weigh your hair down.

Tip 4

If your hair is really dry, deep-condition at home. Apply conditioner to clean, damp hair; slip on a plastic cap and let your hair absorb for 30 minutes.

Tip 5

Rubbing your hair with a towel when it’s wet can ruffle the cuticle and cause tangles, so gently squeeze out excess water.

Tip 6

Before blow drying, protect your hair with a styling product such as a conditioning milk, cream, or serum.

Tip 7

Move your blow dryer from roots to ends to avoid frizz and shredding your hair cuticles.

Tip 8

For smooth results, brush as you blow dry in the same direction. It will prevent your cuticle from roughing up.

Tip 9

Make sure your hair is thoroughly dry before styling with a flat iron or curling iron to avoid frizz.

Tip 10

For a fuller look, part or style your hair in the opposite direction.

When it comes to dandruff, it's hard to say what's worse: The unsightly white flakes in your hair, the miserably itchy scalp or not knowing whether this pesky condition comes from having skin that's too oily or too dry. Needless to say, we totally get why you'd want to learn how to get rid of dandruff pronto.

So what causes dandruff? Essentially, the skin cells on your scalp are growing faster than you can shed them. In people without dandruff, it takes about 30 days for a crop of new skin cells to mature, die and shed. But in people with dandruff, it takes just two to seven days, says Claudiu T. Supuran, a chemical researcher and director of drug design at SignalChem Lifesciences. This could be the result of several factors (and no, poor hygiene is not one of them). Your dandruff could stem from a dry scalp, or it could come from an irritated, oily scalp condition called seborrheic dermatitis. It's also possible a fungal infection or a condition like eczema or psoriasis is the culprit.

To get rid of dandruff, your first line of defense is to use a dandruff shampoo that's formulated with active ingredients that attack the specific root cause of your dandruff. Once you find the anti-dandruff shampoo that works for you, use the product daily for a couple of weeks, and then every couple of days after that. Because medicated shampoos can be drying, you might want to alternate between your heavy-duty cleanser and a gentler, un-medicated shampoo. Another pro tip: Some dermatologists suggest switching between dandruff shampoos with different active ingredients to make them more effective. And, of course, if your dandruff doesn't clear up after two weeks, it's time to call the dermatologist.

Keep reading to discover all of the anti-dandruff shampoo ingredients you'll need to get rid of dandruff fast.

Making a snake braidmay look tougher than solving the Rubik’s cube but are actually very easy to create.

You know how they say that appearances can be deceptive? Well, that’s exactly the case with the snake braid. It looks awfully cumbersome and intricate but you’ll be surprised at how easy it actually is to make. Here we teach you how to make a snake braid step by step:

Step 1: Begin by selecting a relatively smaller hair section from the front of your head.

Step 2: Now using the normal braiding technique braid that section of hair but not all the way; leave about an inch of hair at the bottom un-braided. Also, keep in the mind not to make the braid too tight.

Step 3: Now, hold the strand that’s in the middle steady and push the other two strands towards the top of your head.

Step 4: This step really defines the aesthetic of your snake braid. Simply and very gently, pull down the two strands a wee bit at a time; do it right and you will see the snake emerge.You can pull them as far down as you want.

Step 5: Now tether it to the back of your head using a bobby pin.

Step 6: Spray some hair-hold and you’re done with your snake braid hairstyle. Wella has some of the best hairstyling products around, if you’re looking for a recommendation!

The day you wash your hair it looks absolutely amazing. But one day later, after having spent an entire day traveling, working, perhaps at the gym too, your hair is limp, dull and not to mention, grimy too. You can’t possibly wash your hair every day. Then what’s the solution?

The thing about hair is that it gets dirty very quickly. Dust, pollution, sweat, hair products – all combine to turn beautiful hair into limp, dull and grimystrands. You can’t wash your hair every day. Not just because there isn’t enough time, but also because excessive washing can dry out your tresses.

How do you, then, manage dirty hair when you have to step out? There are a host of easy second day hairstyles that you can try. With these styles, your glam quotient stays up and no one is the wiser about what lies beneath.

Style 1: The 2 minute updo

Styling second day hair needn’t be time consuming. It should be the exact opposite, in fact.

How to do the 2 Minute Updo:

Wear an elastic headband like a crown.

Roll all your hair and twist it up to your crown.

Tuck in all the hair into the headband.

Fasten smaller loose strands with pins.

Style 2: The braided bun

Combine two styles in one with this simple and amazing look.

How to make a braided bun:

Centre part your hair. Loosely braid one side far from your ear. Fasten the end with a clear band.

Do the same to the other side.

Join the two braids by pulling one braid through the other one. Secure the two together with a pin.

Pull up the resulting look into a messy bun.

Style 3: French Twist

Back comb and twist your dirty hair out of sight with this chic second-day hairstyle.

How to make a French Twist Hairstyle:

Using a teasing comb, tease all your hair.

Separate a section on the side and pin it away temporarily.

Take the remaining hair and make a French braid on the side.

Twist the braid and bring it to the other side. Secure it with hair pins.

Take the section you’d left out and tuck it into the French braid twist.

Finish with a hairspray.

Style 4: Double twist ponytail bun

Only you will know that the hair inside this chic style is messy and dirty.

How to make double twist ponytail bun:

Take the hair from the crown and using large clips, get it out of the way.
Release the clipped hair and do the same with it, keeping the two ponies close.
Take the remaining hairand fashion into a tight pony tail.
Take the two ponytails and twistthem around each other, making a coil. Once you reach the end of the two ponytails, wrap the lose end around the base of the two ponytails, making a bun.
Use pins to secure the bun and spray on a finishing spray.

Style 5: Messy braid for short hair

Short hair gets dirty too. In the last of our hairstyles for unwashed hair, here’s one for short to medium length hair.

How to make messy braid for short hair:

Take a clump of hair from the top of your hair closest to your face and begin braiding it.

Braid the hair backwards braid so it moves away from your face.

Add more hair as you move backwards.

Continue this way till you get to the back centre of your head.

Pin the braid temporarily.

Repeat this on the other side as well.

Tie the two braids together with a clear rubber band.

Loosely gather all the remaining hair and tie it into a pony.

Bob hairstyle was the most popular and classic haircut back in the day. Nowadays this hairstyle model is back again showing its timeless nature proving that it will always be chic. Interestingly, female bob haircut originated during World War I as a result of women joining the workforce. Due to this, women were unable to spend time on pin curls and straightening irons thus making bob haircuts extremely trendy.