How to Apply Lipstick - Applying Lipstick

LIPSTICK is one of the easiest and quickest ways to transform your appearance. You don't need to co-ordinate your lip colour with your nail polish or wardrobe, but you may want to take into consideration what you are wearing. It is essential to ensure that your lip colour blends with the rest of your make-up look and also complements your skin tone.

Those with olive complexions should opt for colours with warm undertones to brighten the skin, such as light brown, raisin or brown reds, like blackberry and wine. Those with fair complexions need lip colours with warm peach or pink undertones, while those with pale complexions can wear almost any colour, using dramatic shades to make a strong beauty statement.

Dark complexions look best with deep reds with dark blue or purple undertones or deep browns with purple, blue or wine undertones. Lipstick usually comes in a tube and can be applied directly to the lips. You should prefer, however, to use a lipstick brush which touches the lipstick and can then be applied to your lips (it gives you more control). You can also use a lip liner pencil to outline my lips before applying the lipstick.

FINDING THE FORMULATION FOR APPLYING LIPSTICK

To test-run a new shade, don't try it on the back of your hand. Instead, dab it on to your fingertip, where the colour of the skin is closest to that of your lips. This can also be held near your mouth, to see if the colour suits you. Once you have found the correct shade, you need to consider the effect you are after.

Glossy finishes give sheer coverage but need to be reapplied frequently. Matt finishes give great coverage but have a tendency to be drying on the lips and can look very flat; to overcome this, look for demi-matt finishes, which dry to a more flattering finish. Creamy finishes create opaque coverage with a hint of shine and come enriched with conditioners, making them a suitable choice if your lips are prone to dryness. Sheer lipsticks give the lips a subtle wash of colour, similar to lip gloss, but are longer-lasting.

They are ideal as lightweight options to wear during the summer. Up gloss has a tendency to glide on and slide off within hours of application.

To help it stay put, prime the lips with a lip pencil in the shade closest to the natural colour of the lips. Then apply gloss to the centre of the top and bottom lip and purse the lips together. This creates the illusion of all-over shine without the problem of disappearing gloss.

SHAPING UP YOUR LIPSTICK

If you apply lipstick without a brush, after a while it will acquire a shape. Experts have linked these shapes with personality types. If your lipstick has flat, this is an indication that you're a relaxed, sporty person who loves the outdoor life.

If the tip is rounded, this shows that you're gentle and romantic. If it's worn to a strong, slanted edge, this means that you are articulate and well balanced. And if it's shaped like the top of a whistle (curved in at the sides, going up to a central tip), this means you're outgoing, with a dominating personality.

How to Apply Lipstick

If you want to wear a dark lipstick but doubt your application skills, use your fingertip and dab it on so the pigment stains the skin, then coat with lip gloss .To avoid leaving lipstick marks on glasses and cups, discreetly lick the rim before drinking. If lipstick always ends up on your teeth, place your middle finger in your mouth, pout and withdraw the finger.

If you are pushed for time, avoid wearing dark or bright lipsticks as they need precision application and use gloss or a neutral-toned lipstick instead. If your lipstick has a tendency to bleed or feather into fine lines around the mouth, use a lip liner to shade the entire lip area before applying lipstick; also, wearing a lipstick that dries to a matt finish should help. Avoid wearing lipsticks with a frosted finish as you get older, since these will only highlight any lines around the mouth.

Do not use just to outline the lips - this looks very dated and you could be left with a unsightly line when your lipstick wears off - but to define and shade the entire lip area. This acts as a fixative for lipstick and ensures that your lip colour will fade evenly.

For a natural look, apply in a series of small feathered strokes around the outer edges of the lips, then blend with the fingertips and shade over the lips with the liner.

If your lips are dry, making the liner hard to manoeuvre, coat them with lip balm first and blot with a tissue before applying lip liner. You do not need to buy different-coloured lip liners to match different lipstick shades. Rather, choose one similar to your natural lip colour and use this to shade and define the lips.

How to Apply Foundation

How to Apply Foundation - CHOOSING FOUNDATION

Applied properly, foundation can make any complexion seem healthy and flawless. The aim is to leave the skin looking as natural and unmade-up as possible. Before you start, think hard about your complexion, as you may not need to apply base over the entire face.
When choosing a foundation, take into consideration your skin type, the amount of coverage you require and the kind of finish you are after. And remember, foundation is one of those products you wear every day, so making the right investment at the beginning will pay off.
The word foundation means exactly that: It is the foundation, the basis, of your makeup routine. If it isn't right, your whole look may be off. Foundations are either oil or water based. Some skin experts will tell you that if you have oily skin, you should use a water-based foundation, and if you have dry skin, use an oil-based one.
It is important to choose a foundation similar in color to your own skin. This is really easy-it is a matter oftrial and error, and will take at the most an hour of your time in a department store or makeup center. Try one color on the inside of your wrist (never on your face-that is a good way to spread bacteria) and walk around for a few minutes. Now look at the shade again, and then try another one. It is well worth the time to find a foundation that will look good on you.
If you think you will be interested in contouring and or highlighting your features, you need to buy another foundation a shade lighter than the one that matches your skin, and one that is three shades darker than your basic color. Again, a good cosmetician or a salesperson in a cosmetics department can help you choose the colors you will need.

SHOPPING FOR FOUNDATION

To find the perfect foundation for your particular colouring, apply three suitable shades in strips across the cheek and jawbone. You are looking for the one that literally disappears into the skin. Your foundation should blend with the skin tone of the neck and not the face, as this is where it has to work down to. If you can't find the correct colour, custom-blended foundations are available.
When you try a new shade, check it in natural light. You should always aim to apply your make-up in daylight, so if this is not going to be possible invest in a natural daylight bulb (these can be found in lighting stores and some professional make-up outlets).
When trying a new foundation, always wait fifteen minutes before reaching a decision as the oil on your skin and the air can conspire to darken the shade you have chosen.

FOUNDATION ESSENTIALS

When looking for a new foundation, bear in mind that it should contain a sun protection factor of at least 15 for daily use. This should then be increased in summer, as the sun is responsible for 10 per cent of premature ageing. Antioxidants will also help protect the skin from visible signs of ageing, and light-reflecting pigments will give a flattering finish, taking attention away from any dark circles and sallow-looking areas, while adding instant luminosity.

SKIN TYPES FOR CHOOSING FOUNDATION

If you have sensitive skin, look for formulations which do not contain potential irritants such as fragrance, chemical sunscreens and alpha hydroxyl acids. Mature, dry skins will benefit from rich, creamy foundations which contain emollients to boost the skin's moisture content and antioxidants to protect from environmental damage.
Oily, problem skins will benefit from oil-free formulations which are enriched with oil absorbers to keep unsightly shine at bay. Normal skins can wear any sort of foundation. In hot, humid weather, every skin type will benefit from an oil-free foundation.

HOW TO APPLY FOUNDATION - EXPERT ADVICE

To apply foundation, start from the centre of the face, dotting on to the cheeks and forehead and blending outwards, first making sure your fingertips or make-up sponges are spotlessly clean. Gently blot the skin with a tissue to remove any excess product or surface oil. Never drag the skin if you are using your fingertips to apply cosmetics.
Smooth foundation over the lips and eyelids to act as a base for lip and eye products. If you're not very good at blending foundation, try applying it with a make-up sponge. After smoothing on, moisten the fingertips and then work over the neckline to remove any signs of haphazard application.

How to Apply Eye shadow

EYESHADOW should always glide on smoothly, and can be used to subtly change or enhance the shape of the eyes, to add simple definition or to make a strong impact, depending on your choice of colour. When applying eye shadow, sweep the lightest shade across the entire area from lash line to brow. This serves as a base to the other eye shadow colors much like a foundation for the rest of the face. A medium color can be applied on the lower part of the lid. The darkest shade can be skillfully used to create depth.

A wonderful eye shadow tip for women who want to make their eyes appear closer is to emphasize the inner corners of the eyes. A light eye shadow over the entire eyelid followed by a medium color on the inner half of the eyelid can create a pleasing effect. Some women prefer to apply eye shadow with a damp brush or applicator. This helps in intensifying the color. Powder eye shadows come in singles or color coordinated sets. Cream eye shadows can be coordinated with powder eye shadows. It is also useful to disguise the blueness many of us have on the skin on our eyelids.

EYE SHADOW is a cream or a powder that comes in many colors and textures and is used to accentuate your eyes. You should prefer powder shadows because it is easier to control the application with a brush. It is a good idea to start with a neutral beige shadow, a brown one, a pink one and a dark purple. These are fairly neutral tones that will look natural and enhance any eyes.

Eyeshadow is applied to draw attention to the eye which accounts for many shades of purple, blue, green, yellow and orange color that comes in and out of fashion. Choose an eyeshadow color that matches your dress, eye color and face makeup. Eye shadow adds depth and dimension to one's eyes, compliments the eye color, or simply draw attention to the eyes. The effect of eyeshadow usually brings out glamorous and attention bringing out the eyes. After applying your base color, apply a medium shade on the lower lid. This is the part of the eye that most women apply eyeshadow. Dust eyeshadow along the socket line and outer corners of the eyes, but do not shade the eyelid heavily. Avoid wearing eyeliner on the upper lash line and steer clear of dark eyeshadow, as this will make the eyes appear smaller than they are.

CREAM VS POWDER

Whether you wear cream or powder formulations of eye shadow is down to personal preference. Cream-to-powder eye shadows are easy to apply, as they can be literally swept over the eyelid in one stroke, but they have the disadvantage of gliding off again within hours of application or of creasing in the eyelid. To improve the staying power of cream eye shadow, try setting It with a light dusting of translucent powder While powder eye shadows do tend to stay put, they require greater precision in application. Older skins will benefit from the use of powder eye shadows.

Applying Eye Shadow Facts and Tips

When you select colours, remember that dark ones deepen or hollow features, while light ones will make the eyes stand out. Choose bright colours carefully. They can look great but they draw attention instantly to the eyes and run the risk of looking unnatural, unless the face is balanced with other suitable make-up products. Don't be put off by eye shadow colours before you have apply them, as most will appear more intense in the palettes than they actually are.

Experiment with bright shades, but use them as a wash over the eyelids to add a subtle hint of colour. You don't need to wear colours that match the colour of your ins, but it's a good idea to select shades which will accentuate your natural colouring. For those with blue eyes, try liner in brown or navy and avoid wearing blue eyeshadow. Green eyes stand out when shaded with khaki and brown shades with yellow undertones. Very dark brown eyes can wear almost any colour but look especially striking with browns, charcoal and mahogany. Finally, grey/green eyes are enhanced by charcoal and black.

Eyeshadow Application Tips

If you wear glasses, take into consideration the type of lenses you have when you are selecting make-up. If you are short-sighted, corrective lenses will magnify your eyes, so unless you have naturally small eyes wear muted or natural shades of eyeshadow. If you are longsighted, your lenses will make your eyes appear smaller, so use eyeshadow to strengthen them. Dust eyeshadow along the socket line and outer corners of the eyes, but do not shade the eyelid heavily. Avoid wearing eyeliner on the upper lash line and steer clear of dark eyeshadow, as this will make the eyes appear smaller than they are. Also, frames will cast a shadow on the face, so disguise any darkness with a concealer one shade lighter than your foundation.

How to Apply Eyeshadow

Make-up artists recommend that, when you are wearing eyeshadow, you should pile on extra loose powder under the eyes to catch any stray particles of eyeshadow. After shading the eyes, this can be removed by dusting off with a large make-up brush. After application, if you feel your choice of eyeshadow is too intense, tone the colour down by dusting with face powder or gently wipe a foundation sponge over the eyelid to make the overall effect more subtle. To ensure that your eyeshadow is long-lasting and crease-proof, make-up artists advise application with a damp make-up brush. As the eyeshadow is blended into the skin, it will dry. Also, because the product will cling to the wet brush, stray particles of powder will not collect on the cheeks.

1. Apply a light color over your entire eye lid from lash line to brow. Use a large flat eye shadow brush. Always use good quality brushes.

2. The second step is to apply a medium shadow color on your lower lid from lash line to the crease of your eye. Use a fluff brush.

3.The third step is to use your darkest color as a liner and apply along your lash line. To insure shadow will not flake, dampen your eyeliner brush before applying shadow. This will make it last longer. 

Eyeliner Application

How to Apply Eye Liner - Eyeliner Application

EYELINER Application requires a steady hand, If you find it difficult to apply liner with precision, try drawing it on using small feathered stokes and then blend with a fine-tipped brush or the point of a cotton bud. To make things easier, put a mirror on a flat surface and then work looking down into it. As an alternative to the visible pencil line on the eyes, try a join-thedots approach,

Dot pencil between the lashes and then run over the dots with a fine-tipped brush, If you do not have an eye pencil to hand, use a damp fine-tipped brush and paint on eyeshadow in a thin line. Eyeliners are used to give more definitions to the eye. They highlight the eyes and make the lashed look fuller and thicker. Eyeliners should be color coded with your eye shadow. Liquid eyeliner are the most popular forms but beginners may want to start with a pencil for easier coordination.

Eyeliners should be applied from the inner canvas to the outer with the  middle canvas being the  thickest. If you have naturally pale lashes but cannot reach the roots with a mascara wand, use liquid eyeliner, dabbing it on to cover them, It's worth investing in a white eyeliner: it could save the day on many occasions, If you're tired and your eyes don't look particularly sparkly, run a white pencil along the inner rim of the lower lash line,

You will instantly look more awake and the whites of your eyes will appear brighter. It can also make small eyes appear larger. Never lend eye pencils to other people, as this is one of the quickest ways to spread germs, If you have an eye infection, replace eye pencils and mascaras to avoid reinfecting the eyes, Sharpen pencils regularly to ensure that the points are clean.

How to Apply Concealer

If you do not have a flawless complexion, concealer will be one of the most valuable cosmetics in your quest for beauty perfection. It can be used to disguise broken capillaries, dark circles, pimples and blemishes, and to even out skin tone. For the best all-round coverage, opt for a stick concealer (creamy and liquid concealers can be quite oily and have a tendency to slide on and glide off, creasing on the face, whereas stick formulas will stay put).
A concealer is used to hide undereye circles. Choose a concealer close to the color of your skin; they usually come in three colorslight, medium and dark (whatever color you choose, make sure it is close to your skin color-and don't get white! That will result in your not only looking like an owl, but will actually accentuate the circles by making them very noticeable). Apply starting at the center of the area and move outward. While the concealer is still damp apply a loose powder on top to set, seal, and dry the concealer. Once these steps are completed you can decide weather of not to use foundation.
There are some concealers with other colors in them, which is useful for certain kinds of dark circles (for example, if you have very dark blue circles under your eyes, get a concealer with a touch of green in it). Whenever I use a concealer I make sure it is about three shades lighter than my regular foundation, because I then blend it with my foundation. Choosing the color of a concealer is personal, as long as you leave out that white.
The easiest concealers to apply are those in a wand because they are so creamy they can be applied smoothly, without stretching or pulling the skin (the skin under your eyes is very sensitive and can be stretched easily). Concealers that come in a small pot require you to dip your finger in them, something that is difficult to do if you have long nails (so use the outside tip of your nail).
The only drawback with them is that they can be more difficult to blend . To overcome this, work the stick up and down the back of your hand. The product will warm up, making it more pliable and so easier to use. Apply it with the fingertips so that It literally melts into the skin. Those with dry skin will need a concealer with emollients to counteract dryness, while those with oily, problem skins will need a concealer which stays put, is oil-free and contains antibacterial ingredients to help treat blemishes and spots.

HOW TO APPLY CONCEALER

To counteract blueness and dark circles under the eyes, go for a concealer with a yellow undertone that is one to two shades lighter than the colour of the skin itself. If concealer is being used to mask pimples, to even out skin tone or to tone down broken capillaries, ensure that the shade you choose has a yellow undertone (pinkish shades will only accentuate redness) and is a good match for the natural colour of your skin. Make-up artists advise testing concealer shades on the inside of the forearm.

CONCEALER APPLICATION

Always apply your concealer on top of foundation and before you add powder. If you try to do things the other way round, you might wipe the concealer off when applying your foundation. To disguise under-eye darkness, gently pat concealer under the eyes using the index finger. Exert only gentle pressure and blend outwards, taking care not to drag the skin.
To conceal bags under the eyes, put concealer on the shadow beneath the bag, not on the bag itself, otherwise you'll end up highlighting rather than hiding the problem. To cover up broken capillaries or uneven skin tone, you can either massage concealer into the skin or paint it on with a brush and blend with the fingertips. To touch out any blemishes or unsightly-looking spots, paint on concealer with a brush.
Remember to start at the centre of the imperfection and feather outwards.

APPLY CONCEALER - PROBLEM SOLVERS

If your concealer dries and cakes In fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, try using an eye cream under the concealer; make sure you use only a small amount of concealer and opt for one with a matt finish to create the illusion of smooth skin.
To prevent the concealer highlighting a problem you're trying to hide, apply a light moisturizer as an undercoat. Allow It to soak in and then dab away any excess with a tissue. This will make the skin soft and more even to work on. For extra staying power, once you have applied concealer, especially over pimples, set with a light dusting of sheer powder. If concealed areas dry out and start to flake throughout the day, gently pat on a small amount of moisturizer.

CONCEALERS - COVERING SCARS

Scars or birthmarks can be disguised using heavy-duty concealers. As additional coverage is required, it's best to buy a preparation from a specialist makeup store, not a general cosmetic counter. Concealers designed for television will give great coverage and are available in water resistant and waterproof formulations to ensure they stay put In a range of different circumstances.

How to Apply Blush - Applying Blush

Step by Step guide to Applying Blush

Decide the color of blush you want to apply on your cheeks. For this check the color of your cheeks by pinching your cheeks and wait for a second or you can match your lip color.
Put the blush into the brush, taping off any excess or put a dab of gel on your fingers. Apply the blusher with a brush, on the cheek, in the shape of a triangle, tapering towards the temples. Blend it outwards and upwards. No lines of demarcation should be visible. It should not have a harsh effect, but rather lend the face a warm, soft glow.
Apply blush brush on apple of your cheeks and gently brush up your cheekbone towards your hairline. Dot cream blush beginning at the apple and blend up the cheekbone towards the hairline.
For a natural look, blend it well down your cheeks.
There are many different kinds of blush (sometimes known as rouge, but you love the word blush because the way you apply the color is to give the impression that you are blushing, that you have a flush of color).
Blush comes in powder, liquid or cream. I prefer a water based cream blush for the first application in the morning, and the powder blush for re-touching during the day, because the cream blush goes on smoothly, is absorbed nicely into your skin, and will last for some time, and you can put powder blush over it anytime during the day.
If you start out your day with powder blush, you cannot retouch with the cream because it will cake and/or blotch on your face. Always start by using a little blusher and gradually build color to get the desired effect. Remember, it is always easier to add more to get the vibrant look. Also, if you apply powder blush on skin that has only foundation on it, it may splotch-the moisture in your skin will grabm it in different places and it will be so spotty, chances are you'll have to start allover again.
Powder blush is most effective over a foundation and cream blush on an already powdered face.
As far as color is concerned, I have found that the best idea is to have one blush you can wear almost anytime and with everything. This is a blush that compliments your skin tone and is in the color range of your skin.
When choosing the cream blush and the powder blush, make sure that the cream is a shade darker than the powder because it will be absorbed into your skin and may come down a shade or two, whereas the powder blush will sit on your skin and hold its color.How to Apply Blush - Tips
Tip 1: Its best to apply blush knowing the shape of the face.

• For a long, narrow face: Apply the color lesser than the lower edge of the cheekbone and keep the angle horizontal for such a face to create the width of the face.
• For round, square face: Apply color in the middle of the face. Don’t get close on the nose.
• For skin look clearer: Apply blusher to the apple of your cheeks. Blend it back but don’t go further than the corner of the eye.

Tip 2: Dusky pink blush warms up any tired looking skin.
Tip 3: Wash brushes regularly with a make up remover or non- soap cleanser.

Hair Loss in Women

Hair loss can be temporary or long lasting. Hair loss can counterfeit men, women and children. Hair Loss affects nearly one-third of all susceptible women. Female-pattern hair loss refers to the most common presentation seen in women and tends to be disseminate. The most common type of hair loss seen in women is androgenetic alopecia, also known as female pattern alopecia or baldness. It is most commonly seen after menopause, though it may initiate as early as puberty. Normal hair fall is about 100-125 hairs per day. Hair loss in woman can be extremely desolating. The physical and emotional inconvenience and pain a woman experiences can make hair loss an awful lot more difficult.

DHT is liable for the miniaturization (shrinking) and gradual disappearance of affected hair follicles. In the case of women, pattern baldness may begin later and the results may be less extreme because of the influence of female hormones. Alopecia is the clinical term for excessive or abnormal hair loss. There are various kinds of alopecia. It is believed to be caused by insufficiencies in the immune system but much is still not known about the condition. In many cases the hair regrows voluntarily after a variable period of time, but in a minority of cases the problem may be more severe and longstanding. Telogen effluvium second most common cause of women's hair loss and this is unsurprising given the temper of the condition.

Telogen effluvium is differentiated by a general thinning of the hair and is usually brought about as a result of some traumatic event. Some of the more common causes of hair loss in a woman involve: starting or stopping the birth control pill; postpartum depression; pre and early post menopausal periods. The most common treatment for hair loss is a 2 percent solution of minoxidil (Rogaine). It is successful for 44 percent to 63 percent of women. Minoxidil was first used in tablet form as a medicine to treat high blood pressure (an antihypertensive). Cimetidine has been used to cure hirsuitism in women (excess facial hair growth) and has been studious in women with androgenic alopecia showing promising results. Hair transplants - Results are not as good in women as in men.

Hair Loss Treatment - Get rid of hair loss

Hair loss usually develops gradually and may be erratic or diffuse. Hair loss can affect men, women and children. Baldness typically refers to excess hair loss from your scalp. It affects nearly one-third of all susceptible women, but is most normally seen after menopause, though it may begin as early as puberty. Approximately 25% of men start to bald by the time they are 30 years old, and about two-thirds are either bald or have a balding pattern by age 60. Hair Loss affects nearly one-third of all susceptible women. Female-pattern hair loss refers to the most common presentation seen in women and tends to be diffuse. Certain infections can cause hair loss. Fungal infections of the scalp can cause hair loss in children.

The infection is easily cured with antifungal medicines. Nervous habits such as incessant hair pulling or scalp rubbing. Some medications which have hair loss as a side effect may be dictated for men. Stress can cause hair loss is some people. Poor eating can conduce to hair loss. Depending on your type of hair loss, treatments are present. The effectiveness of medications used to treat alopecia based on the cause of hair loss, degree of the loss and individual response. Finasteride medication to treat male-pattern baldness is taken regularly in pill form. Many people taking finasteride experience a reduction of hair loss. Surgery is another technique of reversing hair loss and baldness, though it may be regarded an extreme measure.

Topical application of ketoconazole, that is both an anti-fungal and a potent 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, is often used as a adjunct to other methods. The oral medication Propecia (finasteride) is effectual in some men. Stress reduction may be helpful in slowing hair loss. Taking a balanced, healthy diet is essential for a lot of reasons, and it really benefits your hair. Hair transplants and scalp reduction surgery are available to treat androgenetic alopecia when more reactionary measures have failed. Don't rub your hair too forcefully with a towel, either. Many hair experts propose you consider putting away the blow-dryer and air drying your hair instead. Hair weaves, hair pieces, or changes of hair style may pretense hair loss. This is usually the least expensive and safest procedure to hair loss.

Hair Loss in Men

The most common form of hair loss, striking 30 to 40 percent of men and women. Most men experience at least some extent of hair loss in their lifetime. Male hair loss is the most common type of hair loss. It is caused by increased sensitivity to male sex hormones (androgens) in irrefutable parts of the scalp, and is passed on from generation to generation. Alopecia or common male pattern baldness (MPB) accounts for more than 95% of hair loss in men. By the age of thirty-five two-thirds of American men will experience some degree of perceivable hair loss and by the age of 50 approximately 85% of men have significantly thinning hair. The hair loss is usually confined to a coin sized area and all the hair in the area is lost leaving a totally smooth round patch.

In a more acute rarer condition called Alopecia Totalis, all hair on the entire body is lost, including the eyelashes. Specific infections can cause hair loss. Fungal infections of the scalp can cause hair loss in children. The infection is easily medicated with antifungal medicines. Some medications which have hair loss as a side effect may be prescribed for men. Stress can cause hair loss is some people. Normally it occurs 3 months after the stressful event has happened and it may take 3 months after the stress period has ended for the hair growth to resume. In men, androgenetic alopecia is classified by gradual hair thinning that most often affects the crown and frontal areas of the scalp. In many men, the hairline around the temples retrogresses. As it moves back to the midscalp, an M-shaped hair pattern forms.

The hair in areas affected by hair loss may be of different lengths and thickness, and the presence of uneven lengths and texture is a classic sign of male pattern balding. Plastic surgery can be the only trustworthy way to replace lost hair, and techniques for restoring hair growth are constantly improving. Chemotherapy and radiation treatment will cause hair loss as it pauses hair cells from dividing. Hairs become thin and break off as they exit the scalp. Finasteride reduces the level of a hormone, dihydrotestosterone, in the blood, consequenting in an increased amount of hair covering more of the scalp. Spironolactone obstructs the action of the hormone aldosterone. Finasteride (Propecia) is a medicine taken in tablet form which partly barricades the effects of the male hormones.

Hair Loss in Children

Hair loss in children is more common than most people actualize. It is significant enough that approximately 2 Million children suffer from at least one form of Alopecia (hair loss) or another in the United States alone. Some newborns appear with enough hair to carpet a room, whereas others present with a shiny pate. Though most lose hair (sometimes all of it) over the first three months of life, some revive their birth endowment. Presently children's hair loss is responsible for about 3% of all pediatric office visits in this country. Children are subject to different causes of hair loss. The most common cause is a clear physiologic pause in hair growth. Termed "telogen" phase, the hair goes through spurs and lags in growth just as does the whole body.

During the rest facet between spurts, the bulb at the end of the hair root decreases in volume and the hair becomes loose. The tinea capitis infection is the most common reason of hair loss in children. Children with tinea capitis normally have patchy hair loss with some broken-off hairs viewable just above the surface of the scalp. The patches of hair loss are generally round or oval, but betimes irregular. Occassionally the hairs are broken right at the surface, and look like little black dots on the scalp. Alopecia areata is another common form of patchy hair loss in children. The typical story is the unexpected appearance of one or more totally bald areas in the scalp. The child with this situation loses hair in circular patches sometimes up to two inches in diameter.

Nearly 3% of paediatric office visits concern problems of hair loss in children. The main cause is possibly a fungal infection of the scalp, but not always. The emotional effects of hair loss are usually significantly more distressing on children than on adults. Trauma to the hair shaft is another common reason of hair loss in children. Usually the trauma is caused by traction or by friction annuling against a bed or wheelchair for example). It can also be due to chemicals burns. Another common cause of hair loss in children telogen effluvium. An individual hair follicle has a long growth phase, producing constantly growing hair for 2 to 6 years. In telogen effluvium, something happens to suspend this normal life cycle and to throw many or all of the hairs into the telogen phase.

Many different happenings can cause telogen effluvium, including, extremely high fevers and surgery under general anesthesia. Tinea capitis is generally cured with an antifungal, such as griseofulvin, which is taken by mouth for 8 weeks. Treatment for children's traction Alopecia is to handle the hair softly, as little as possible, and use natural hair styles. Alopecia areata is an capricious disease and even with complete remission it is possible for it to occur again during your child's life. Hair pulling is usually treated with cognitive/behavioral therapy or resting techniques, which can be very valuable. As long as the hair trauma was not serious or chronic sufficient to cause scarring, the hair will re-grow when the trauma is stopped.

Hair Loss Diet

Alopecia is the clinical or technical name for hair loss. It affects around one-third of all susceptive women, but is most commonly seen after menopause, though it may begin as early as puberty. Normal hair fall is nearly 100-125 hairs per day. Luckily, these hairs are replaced. Losing hair can be nerve-racking during a time when appearance really matters, but the good news is that hair loss that happens during the teen years is often temporary. Some medicines help in slowing or preventing common nudeness. Diets which lowers your testosterone levels would assist logically. Vitamin C helps in the absorption of iron. Take in a good amount of vegetables and fruits in your diet. Vitamin E is substantial for vigorous hair growth. Have nuts, avocados and olive oil regularly.

Vitamin C is significant to producing collagen, a connective tissue that gives structure by holding tissues in the body together, such as the tissue in hair. Vitamin B2, also known as riboflavin, deficiencies are related with an increased production of sebum (oil produced by the hair follicles). Biotin is present in yeast, grains, liver, rice, milk, egg yolk, liver, kidney, soy and barley. Niacin (B3) food sources contain brewer's yeast, wheat germ, fish, chicken, turkey and meat. Silica is available in the outer coverings of potatoes, green and red peppers and cucumbers. Bean sprouts are also high in silica. Eat whole foods including sprouts. If hair loss is because of thyroid dysfunction, eat more foods rich in vitamin A and iodine.

Protein is essential for every cell in the body, including the cells required in normal hair growth. Dandruff and hair loss are both conditions concomitanted with zinc deficiency. Eat vegetables such as carrots or spinach in unrefined, cold-pressed seed oils such as flax, walnut or pumpkin seed and sea salt. Take turnips, cabbage, mustard, soy beans, peanuts, pine nuts and millet if there is a scantiness of iodine. Zinc is a mineral which aggravates cell reproduction and tissue growth and repair. Zinc also functions in the perpetuation of the oil-secreting glands attached to hair follicles. The testimonial daily intake of zinc is 15 milligrams for an average adult. Good sources of zinc are foods of animal origin, including seafood. Good nutrition also refers to eating fewer calories from saturated fats and sweets.

Hair Loss Exercises

Hair loss results from different reasons. The main reason, nonetheless, in most cases is an improper diet more than hormonal imbalance. The diet and exercise take care of the increase of your hair. In most of cases, scalp exercises are used to prevent hair loss. Patients should do massage the scalp with the fingers. The best exercise that anybody (read any body) can get is a combination of walks and stretches with few 'relax-periods' in between. Yoga has a good combination of stretching exercise with that miraculous 'shava asana' that relaxes the body. It is very effective to increase in the elasticity and flexibility of the scalp. There is a positive relation between male pattern baldness and a tight scalp. It has a very useful effect on the hair cycle.

The hair follicles are keeping by this exercise in the growing stage of the cycle. This technique is also known as homeostasis. The whole scalp may be pervaded with blood after five minutes of the scalp exercise. There can be lymph fluid and frequent blood flow into the epicranial area. This lymph fluid and quicker blood flow into the whole scalp may flush out metabolic waste products. The inflammation around the follicles can be eliminated by this exercise. It has a very useful influence on the hair cycle. The hair follicles are keeping by this exercise in the growing phase of the cycle. This procedure is also known as homeostasis.

After the exercise, the hair follicles become normal, natural and healthy. And the body maintains a healthy equilibrium with proper diet, proper exercise and proper health habits. Exercise is not meant for people who are obese, it's meant for everyone. There can be lymph fluid and quicker blood flow into the epicranial area. This lymph fluid and quicker blood flow into the whole scalp may flush out metabolic waste products. The inflammation around the follicles can be eliminated by this exercise. It has a very useful effect on the hair cycle. The hair follicles are keeping by this exercise in the growing stage of the cycle. This procedure is also known as homeostasis. During the scalp exercise, this increases the flow of blood and movement of the whole scalp.

Hair Loss Home Remedies

Hair Loss affects nearly one-third of all susceptible women. Hair loss can happen if male or female hormones, named as androgens and estrogens, are out of balance. Hormones both prompt hair growth and cause hair loss, hormonal changes by far have the biggest impact on hair loss. Certain illnesses and diseases may also cause hair loss or hair shedding. Examples include anemia, low thyroid hormone levels, lupus, and former cancer. Certain infections can cause hair loss. Fungal infections of the scalp can cause hair loss in children. The infection is easily cured with antifungal medicines. Certain medications that have hair loss as a side effect can be recommended for teens. These involve acne medicines like isotretinoin, and lithium, that is used to treat bipolar disorder.

Losing hair can be demanding during a time when appearance really matters, but the good news is that hair loss that happens during the teen years is often temporary. Specific medicines help in slowing or preventing common baldness. Diets which minimize your testosterone levels would help logically. Vitamin C helps in the assimilation of iron. There are many herbs and remedies is benefitial and reduce the scalp and prevent hair. Hair Loss home remedy treatment is quite effective. Amla oil, prepared by boiling dry pieces of amla in coconut oil, is considered a effective hair tonic for fecundating hair growth. Use lavender or lemon shampoo if your hair are oily and if dry, apply titri oil or rosemary shampoo too. For nurturing your hair, apply coconut milk all over your scalp and massage it into the hair roots.

Drink 10-12 glasses of water daily and have a high protein diet with lots of fruits, vegetables and dairy products. Lettuce is effective in preventing hair loss. A mixture of lettuce and spinach juice is considered to help the growth of hair if taken to the extent to half a litre a day. Massage of aloe Vera gel or coconut milk over the scalp. Take the powder of shana seeds and a few drops of essential oils such as sesame oil, coconut oil or castor oil. Mix both of them well and make a paste. Use this paste on scalp daily. Mustard oil boiled with heena (mehndi) leaves is helpful for the healthy growth of hair. Use lavender or lemon shampoo if your hair are oily and if dry, use titri oil or rosemary shampoo too.Two tablespoons of fenugreek (methi) seeds soaked overnight in water.

Hair Loss Diagnosis

Hair loss can be temporal or long lasting. Alopecia areata is a hair-loss condition which generally affects the scalp. Alopecia areata influences both males and females. This type of hair loss is different than male-pattern baldness, an inherited condition. In men about 90% of all cases are caused by hereditary male pattern baldness. Male pattern baldness is the most common type of hair loss in men. It generally follows a typical pattern of receding hairline and hair thinning on the crown, and is caused by hormones and genetic predilection. Female pattern baldness includes a typical pattern of loss of hair in women, caused by hormones, aging, and genetic predisposition. Changes in the levels of androgens can affect hair production.

For example, after the hormonal alterations of menopause. Hair loss in patches, diffuse shedding of hair, breaking of hair shafts, or hair loss associated with redness, scaling, pain, or rapid progression could be caused by other conditions. Female pattern baldness is usually diagnosed based on the complexion and pattern of hair loss and by ruling out other causes of hair loss. Normally follicular units (natural hair groups) are made of preponderately of full-thickness, healthy terminal hair. Hair weaving, hairpieces, or change of hairstyle may masquerade the hair loss. This is usually the least expensive and safest technique for male baldness. Finasteride medication to treat male-pattern baldness is taken daily in pill form. Many people taking finasteride experience a slowing of hair loss.

Surgery is another method of transpose hair loss and baldness, though it can be regarded an extreme measure. Minoxidil used in tablet form as a medicine to cure high blood pressure. Minoxidil (Rogaine ) is treatment for hair loss in both men and women. Minoxidil was then tested for use as a topical application for regrowing hair. Hair transplants and scalp reduction surgery are available to treat androgenetic alopecia. Don't rub your hair too vigorously with a towel, either. Stress reduction can be helpful in slowing hair loss. Eating a balanced, healthy diet is important for a lot of reasons, and it really benefits your hair. L-Cysteine and L-methionine amino acids belived to improve quality, texture, and growth of hair.

Hair Loss Causes

Baldness or hair loss is naturally something only adults need to worry about. Hair loss may affect men, women and children. Female-pattern hair loss refers to the most common conferment seen in women and tends to be diffuse. The most common type of hair loss seen in women is androgenetic alopecia, also called as female pattern alopecia or baldness. It affects nearly one-third of all susceptible women, but is most commonly seen after menopause, though it can initiate as early as puberty. Normal hair fall is roughly 100-125 hairs per day. Providentially, these hairs are replaced. Losing hair can be stressful during a time when impression positively matters, but the good news is that hair loss which occurs during the teen years is often temporary.

Hormonal problems can cause hair loss. Hair loss may happen if male or female hormones, known as androgens and estrogens, are out of balance. Hormones both provoke hair growth and cause hair loss, hormonal changes by far have the biggest impact on hair loss. Certain infections may cause hair loss. Fungal infections of the scalp may cause hair loss in children. The infection is easily cured with antifungal medicines. Some medications which have hair loss as a side effect can be prescribed for teens. These contain acne medicines such as isotretinoin, and lithium, that is used to treat bipolar disorder. Trichotillomania is a psychological derangement in which people repeatedly pull their hair out, often leaving bald patches. It consequences in areas of baldness and damaged hairs of different lengths.

Women who have a genetic proclivity to suffer from Androgenic Alopecia can have it occur at a much younger age by taking birth control pills. The hormonal variations that occur trigger the onset of the Androgenic Alopecia. Hair loss can cause by both under active and overactive thyroid. In addition to the common male and female patterns from a mixture of these factors, other possible causes of hair loss, specially if in an unordinary pattern exists. Iron deficiency sometimes produces hair loss. Iron deficiency is common to women during menstruation and pregnancy and can be reformed through proper diet or iron supplements. Blow-drying can worsen hair loss. The reason is that extreme heat damages the proteins in the hairs making them flimsy and liable to break off.

Hair Loss and Thyroid

Hair loss is a common infirmity of thyroid patients. Many factors subscribe to hair loss. Some of them are hormonal variations, nutritional deficiency, mental and physical stress and various types medical conditions. One major cause of hair loss is problems with the thyroid. The thyroid gland is located in the base of the neck on both sides of the lower part of the larynx (voice box) and is shaped like a butterfly. Hair loss because of thyroid disease is in the form of general thinning of the hair. Its patterns are not patchy or in any pattern, but typically increased shedding over the scalp. Many times, the hair loss will decrease or evanesce after the body has balanced itself, however it may take some time. There are two causes why people with thyroid disease experience hair loss.

The first has to do with the body's response to the disease. The other reason why people with thyroid disease suffer hair loss is due to their medications. Levothyroxine, also known as Synthroid, is a thyroid hormone alternate that many take who have thyroid disease. Post-partum thyroiditis is an inflammation of the thyroid gland which occurs following delivery, and it is appraised that this condition occurs in up to 20% of mothers. Women with Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Graves' disease have an increased incidence of post-partum thyroiditis, which may revert with subsequent pregnancies. Thyroid nodules, or 'lumps' on the thyroid, are also more often in women than in men. The thyroid often functions normally in the setting of both benign and malignant nodules.

Multiple nodules within the same thyroid gland are normally benign. The TSH of around 1-2 is best for many people to neglect having symptoms of hyperthyroid such as hair loss. Thyroid disease recurs with much greater frequency in women than in men. Many various organ systems can be affected by the presence of abnormal levels of thyroid hormone resulting in a whole host of symptoms. Hair loss is the thwarting or frightening symptom of thyroid disease. People must confabulate with other people or online support group about hair loss with thyroid disease. Thyromine work well to provoke the metabolism, which is a key factor of your hair loss. Thyromine helps control your body's stress levels, increases the production of thyroid hormones and stimulates the immune system.

Alopecia Areata Treatment

Alopecia areata is a hair-loss condition that generally affects the scalp. Alopecia areata may happen at any age, including in childhood. Alopecia areata influences both males and females. This type of hair loss is dissimilar than male-pattern baldness, an inherited condition. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease in which the body fallaciously treats its hair follicles as foreign tissue and suppresses or stops hair growth. As with most autoimmune diseases, Alopecia areata is related with increased risk of developing other autoimmune diseases, videlicetly systemic lupus erythematosus or SLE. Alopecia areata is erstwhile associated with other autoimmune conditions such as allergic disorders, thyroid disease, vitiligo, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and ulcerative colitis.

Betimes, alopecia areata occurs within family members, suggesting a role of genes and heredity. It occassionally starts after a stressful event. It affects 1-2% of the population. About 2% of people in the United States, many of them children, undergo from alopecia areata, a skin disorder that causes hair to fall out in patches. First symptoms are small, soft, bald patches that can take just about any shape but are most normally round. There are several various treatment options for alopecia areata. The most common is cognizance. Steroid injections are commonly used in sites where there are small areas of hair loss on the head or specially where eyebrow hair has been lost. Minoxidil has been used to elevate hair growth and has shown cosmetically acceptable results in 30% of cases.

Minoxidil does not stop the disease process so belaying applications after hair has started to grow back can cause the hair to fall out again. Triamcinolone acetonide (Kenalog) is used most commonly. The most successful treatment to date has been immunotherapy. Immunotherapy works by enraging a contact allergic dermatitis in affected areas by applying a low concentration of a material to which the patient has been made allergic. This is most often diphenylcyclopropenone (diphencyprone). Avoid reinjecting areas of denting, that oftem is enough to allow atrophy to regress. Betamethasone dipropionate cream 0.05% (Diprosone) showed similar effectuality. Steroid pills, or a special form of ultraviolet light treatment (PUVA), are formerly worthwhile, but may result in side effects.

Combination Hair Care Tips

Hair plays a major role in defining the personality of any human being. Hair is a filamentous outgrowth of protein, present only on mammals. Hair is a exceptionally tough material but over time abuse can wreak havoc with its natural properties. Hair is composed mainly of proteins (88%). These proteins are of a hard fibrous kind known as keratin. There are many different types of hair. There are curly ones and direct-falling ones. Some hair types are more prone to the assemblage of sebum (the natural oils that our skin secretes) than others, while some hair types are just naturally dry.

Combination hair is greasy at the roots but dry and sometimes disunion at the ends. Reasons of combination hair is over-exposure to sunlight ,overuse of heat-styling equipment ,such repeated abuse often stimulates a reaction in sebum secretion at the roots and a partial alteration in the scales, which can no longer fulfil their protective role.

The hair ends hence become dry. It is normally fairly long and the hair nearest the head is greasy awhile the ends are dry. If your hair is combination don't use the intense, most severe shampoo possible. Wiping away all of your sebum and drying out the scalp will only be temporary; your scalp.

Do not use too much shampoo to wash your hair. Use the shampoo directly on the scalp and just let the suds flow to the edges of your hair. Never apply the shampoo straight to the tips as the shampoo will wash off the oil that your hair tips need so much. Softly use your fingers or a pick to untangle any knots while your hair is drying.

Coloring your hair is another hair treatment choice. Void sleeping in hair accessories such as barrettes, scrunchies, head bands, etc. Never overclean your hair's tips and be careful in handling them. Wash the shampoo off carefully and wholly until it is not slippery any longer.

Combination Hair Care Tips

1. Avoid shampoos that contain sodium laurel sulfate, or sodium laureth sulfate.

2. A hot oil treatment to deep condition your hair. Warm oil penetrates the hair shaft making the hair more flexible and giving it shine.

3. Eat right and consider taking vitamin and mineral supplements to encourage healthy hair.

4. Use a wide toothed comb, or your fingers to work with your hair.

5. Avoid sleeping in hair accessories such as barrettes, scrunchies, head bands, etc.

6. Hot air can be damaging to your hair so when using a hair dryer use the cool setting.

7. Apply the mixture of an egg white, 2 spoon of castor oil, 1 spoon glycerin, in the scalp and hair.

8. Coloring your hair is another hair treatment option. Color your hair regularly.

Hair Cutting Tips and Advice

Hair that is one length all the way around is a plainspoken trim. Hair is a natural role of genetic makeup, but can also be considered the main ingredient that completes our look. Cutting wet hair (especially bangs) can result in a too-short style. It is also easier to cut clean hair. If your face is round, you want to decry fullness, and the most flattering styles will keep hair off your face.

Always use extremely sharp scissors. The type of shears you use is not that necessary as long as they are razor sharp. One of the most important hair cutting tips to need is your hair type. For multi-length hair, initiate with your bangs. Comb them straight, being cautious not to include side hairs. Don't attempt to trim too much length at once.

Maintaining shorter lengths for cutting (1/4-inch) keeps the hairs firmly in place as you cut. Ready the hair first by thoroughly combing or brushing out all the snarls and tangles. Thick hair and long hair may need to be wet first. Coarse and/or super-straight hair should presumably be left to the professionals. This hair shows no leniency and be forewarned; any mistake at all will be very noticeable. This type requires a trained hand/eye, patience, very sharp scissors and is definitely easier to be done by someone other than yourself anyhow.

One of the best ways to assure that you get best haircut, every time, is to give a good tip. If you have a long face, neglect the popular bob hairstyle, which draws attention to facial length-particularly in the chin area. Also remain away from short bangs and excess volume on top. If you have a square face, don't cut your hair too short.

Layers, attended by volume on the top and sides, soften your look. Length in the back consistently works, as do bangs-as long as they're soft and subtle. If your hair is all one length leaving out for the side angles, you will be working along the sides of your style only, front to nape.

Select a top layer or side piece of hair approximately the same size and thickness as you did for your bangs. This smaller amount is easiest to work with. Dealing with the back of your hair might seem crafty, but you'll get the hang of it. Not at all take but a little section at a time; very little when it's curly or really wavy, pulling it stiff from the scalp as you would do any haircut.

Straight hair is the most effortful to cut, since there's nowhere for mistakes to hide. Curly hair shortens the most after drying, betimes significantly.

Hair Cutting Tips

1. No, cutting thin or fine hair will not make it grow in thicker.

2. Curly hair shortens the most after drying, sometimes significantly.

3. Use the correct shampoo for your hair type. Not all hair is created equal.

4. Keep in mind that it will be shorter when it dries.

5. Curly hair shortens the most after drying, sometimes significantly.

Hair Washing - Way To Wash Your Hair

Hair is part of your look. Hair is a remarkably tough material but over time abuse (excessive and wrongful misuse of anything) can wreak havoc (devastation ) with its natural properties. Hair plays a major role in defining the personality of any human being. Hair is possessed primarily of proteins (88%). These proteins are of a hard fibrous kind known as keratin. The first thing you should do is to comb the tangles out of the hair earlier you wet it so the hair would wash easily and the tangles would not decay.

When washing your hair, it is perfect if you get in the shower. Start by washing your hair to remove any leave-in conditioner or styling products. Wash your hair in hot or warm water to help remove dirt and build-up and to wash hair in cool water to close the cuticle and sum gloss. Apply a quarter sized dollop of shampoo and rub your hands together to disperse it. Apply the shampoo on your scalp, not the ends of your hair.

Concentrate on your hairline, nape and the edges of your hair, where it's required most. Many shampoos available in the drugstore have this ingredient as it is inexpensive and is what brings the shampoo to foam. It is an ingredient that some persons can be sensitive too. It is almost always the first constituent in many shampoos, which means the shampoo contains a lot of it. Do not pull or tug at the hair as the hair is at its most elegant when it is soaked.

When the extra water is out, apply a dollop of conditioner - mane event - and apply it along the hairline, the nape and the ends of the hair. Pile your hair then inside a shower cap and let the conditioner stay there for nearly ten minutes. And then, wash it off completely. When you wash your hair, you should consider applying shampoos that you find at natural food stores.

Some salon brands can make the cut, but you have to read labels to judge what ingredients they contain that may potentially irritate your scalp and skin. Actuate the coldest water you can stomach to rinse both your shampoo and conditioner. Always rinse for longer than you think is necessary - twice generally does the trick. And contrary to popular opinion, giving your hair a blast with cold water doesn't add any extra shine. Patting your hair softly with a towel and then letting it dry normally is ideal.

Check the hair frm and turn off the dryer when the hair is still slightly damp because completely drying out all the moisture will lead to split ends, breakage and brittleness. Apply a generous amount (half-dollar size dollop or more for longer hair) to make sure your hair is fully protected.

Hair Washing Tips

1. Wash your hair every day

2. Use shampoo according to your hair length.

3. Avoid using a blow dryer. Let your hair air-dry.

4. Apply gel or lotion and use the brush smoothly in one direction, always comb from the bottom.

5. Do not move the hair around too much.

6. Do not comb wet hair, as they damage hair. Massage your hair well.