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Enjoy These Beverages Daily for Healthy, Moisturized Hair

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I am back and I have some more hair tips for you that can easily help you to avoid dry and dull looking hair that is caused by dehydration. Sometimes the answer to keeping your hair moisturized is actually a whole heck of a lot easier than we may think that it would be at first glance. The reality is that our hair health will often reflect the type of diet that we keep. So your hair will also benefit from drinking different types of beverages. Similar to that old time adage of we are what we eat, our hair is also what we drink. Fortunately, there are some tasty beverages that you can enjoy adding to your daily regiment that will allow for you to enjoy increased hair moisture.

Juices, veggie drinks and fruit smoothies: These drinks not only taste great and deliver daily allowances of our recommended fruit and veggies, but they are great for your hair, too. Juices, veggie drinks and smoothies are jam packed with helpful minerals and vitamins for great hair. Just watch the calories on the smoothies, because they can be high-calorie beverages.

Water should be a staple for you. Our bodies are made up of mostly water. So no surprise here that our hair is made up from this primary ingredient to life as well. Drinking filtered water is a great way to keep your entire body hydrated, especially your hair. Sometimes something as simple as drinking your recommended daily amounts of water each day can do the trick for keeping your hair healthy and moisturized.

Teas that are loaded with antioxidants will do wonders for your hair. One popular tea that comes right to mind is green tea. Antioxidants have been shown to eradicate harmful free-radicals; damaged cells that contribute to the signs of aging and disease. These same cells also play culprit to aging hair. So drink up, it’s tea time!

Great Foods for You, Your Skin, Hair & Nails, Too!

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We all desire to look fashionable, presentable and generally our very best on any given day of the week. Of course, many times our skin hair and nails can determine whether or not we meet these high personal expectations, or not. These are some of our most noticeable external amenities and they can really make or break our fashion sense. The good news is that there are some foods that you can eat daily – and if you are not already consuming them you can add them to your diet rather easily – that can allow for you to enjoy improved hair, skin and nail health. So before you give up on looking and feeling great, try incorporating these delicious eats into your diet.

Foods to eat for improved hair, nail and skin health:

  • Red peppers, strawberries, papaya, kiwi, oranges, blackcurrants, curly kale, Brussels sprouts, broccoli are rich with vitamin C and antioxidants; great for hair and skin health.
  • Oily fish, liver, carrots, sweet potato, red peppers, spinach, butternut squash, watercress, apricots and mangoes are loaded with antioxidants and rich in vitamin A.
  • Rapeseed oil, olive oil, hazelnuts, almonds, other nuts, seeds and tomatoes deliver a solid dosage of vitamin E as well as antioxidants; great for your hair, skin and nails.
  • Corn on the cob (YUMMY), strawberries, raspberries, grapefruit, apples, avocados, plums, blackberries and wholegrain foods taste great, are great for you and deliver plenty of Ferulic acid, too.
  • Brazil nuts, lobster, tuna, lemon sole, squid, scallops, sardines, sunflower seeds, cashew nuts, mixed nuts & raisins, and walnuts pack a serious punch of selenium, which improves hair health, skin health and nail health; wow!
  • Try adding yeast extract, nuts, brown rice, eggs, dairy to get your daily amounts of biotin in, which improves hair and nails.

Great Foods for You & Your Skin, Hair & Nails, Too!

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We all desire to look fashionable, presentable and generally our very best on any given day of the week. Of course, many times our skin hair and nails can determine whether or not we meet these high personal expectations, or not. These are some of our most noticeable external amenities and they can really make or break our fashion sense. The good news is that there are some foods that you can eat daily – and if you are not already consuming them you can add them to your diet rather easily – that can allow for you to enjoy improved hair, skin and nail health. So before you give up on looking and feeling great, try incorporating these delicious eats into your diet.

Foods to eat for improved hair, nail and skin health:

  • Red peppers, strawberries, papaya, kiwi, oranges, blackcurrants, curly kale, Brussels sprouts, broccoli are rich with vitamin C and antioxidants; great for hair and skin health.
  • Oily fish, liver, carrots, sweet potato, red peppers, spinach, butternut squash, watercress, apricots and mangoes are loaded with antioxidants and rich in vitamin A.
  • Rapeseed oil, olive oil, hazelnuts, almonds, other nuts, seeds and tomatoes deliver a solid dosage of vitamin E as well as antioxidants; great for your hair, skin and nails.
  • Corn on the cob (YUMMY), strawberries, raspberries, grapefruit, apples, avocados, plums, blackberries and wholegrain foods taste great, are great for you and deliver plenty of Ferulic acid, too.
  • Brazil nuts, lobster, tuna, lemon sole, squid, scallops, sardines, sunflower seeds, cashew nuts, mixed nuts & raisins, and walnuts pack a serious punch of selenium, which improves hair health, skin health and nail health; wow!
  • Try adding yeast extract, nuts, brown rice, eggs, dairy to get your daily amounts of biotin in, which improves hair and nails.

The Right way to Do Your Nails

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Finishing touches are often the things that make or break an outfit. These little touches, such as having one’s nails finished or having polished shoes are often the signs that people look for when deciding if a person is as put together as they are attempting to appear or not. This is because an outfit can be put on and left as is and still look good. The small details have to be kept up. Nails in particular require upkeep. Applying the nail color correctly can help to decrease the amount of work needed to keep the nails looking good though.

Shaping

When doing your nails, first you should consider shaping your nails. There are 2 shapes that most people use when shaping their nails. There is the pointed nail, which is a soft point or rounded edge and there is the square nail shape. The rounded edge nail is great for those people who do not do a lot of typing and have non-physically demanding jobs. The square shaped nail is great for typing and more athletic or active workers. Do not cut the nails into the shape you want, but instead file them into the shape using a nail file.

Cuticles

Cuticles are the thin skin that covers the nail closest to the moon and the rest of the skin. This skin works to protect the nail bed from infections and contaminants. However, this skin is also creates an uneven nail polish finish. In order to achieve the ideal look for your nails, gently press the cuticle back. Do not cut the cuticle back as this can cause the cuticle to bleed and open the finger up to infection. Cut only the skin that has lifted off the nail itself.

Polish

When picking the nail polish to use, there are a few things to consider. First and foremost is what the properties of the nail polish are. Use nail polishes that promise to strengthen the nail. Also pick up a top coat and a base coat. This will help to maintain the beauty of the nail polish and prevent the polish from chipping off. The base coat should also be one that strengthens the nail and helps it to grow properly.

Application

Before applying the nail polish, wash your hands thoroughly. This will help to remove any oils from your nails that will hinder the nail polish. Once your nails are completely dry, place a coat of base polish on your nails and allow this to dry completely. Then apply 3 coats of color, allowing each coat to dry completely before applying the next coat. Do not apply heavy coats of color, but rather thin coats as this will allow the polish to dry faster and will provide a more even covering on the nail. Once the color is dry, apply the top coat and allow this to dry completely. Apply a second coat of top coat if necessary.

Tips

Doing one’s nails is not rocket science, but it is not easy either. This is why there are so many nail parlors open. When you are going to do your own nails, make sure you give yourself plenty of time. Do not plan on doing anything for at least an hour. Be sure to have nail polish remover on hand and q-tips to wipe away any stray polish from the sides of your fingers. Try to apply the nail polish on a non-humid day as this will help to speed up the drying process. If possible, allow the nails to dry in the sun or under a warm light.