Do You Need to Conquer a Frizzy Hair Problem?

These helpful frizz conquering tricks are especially important to the beauty of curls.

Hair can become untamable and frizz because the cuticles do not lie flat due to heredity or damage from chemical processing and the sun.  However, there are a few helpful tricks that you can try to avoid constantly battling a frizzy hair problem. 

Your Shampooing and Conditioning Techniques Matter

The most important thing is to watch the way you shampoo your hair.   Instead of briskly scrubbing, you need to be gentle with your hands and apply the shampoo (a smoothing shampoo is best) more to your scalp, slowly massaging the scalp to blend it in.   Once the shampoo is worked in thoroughly, you should try using a wide-toothed comb to distribute the shampoo over your hair before rinsing out.

Regarding conditioning, there is a special procedure you should follow as well.  If you happen to have thick, coarse hair, apply the conditioner in just the same fashion as you did for massaging the shampoo into the scalp, followed by combing through with the wide-toothed comb before rinsing.

Working With Your Hair Texture Also Plays a Role in Conquering Frizz

On the other hand, if you have fine hair, then you need to apply the conditioner only to the ends of your hair, not your entire head.  You can use the wide-toothed comb and this will gently get the conditioner through the rest of your hair before rinsing out.

A Frizz-Fighting Serum Provides Additional Defense From Frizz

A good idea is to add a frizz-fighting serum as a part of your routine before drying either by blow-dryer or naturally.  A pea-size amount is all you need.  Serums are great for anyone with thick, coarse hair while the cream versions are best for those with fine hair. 

Mangroomer Products Review and Giveaway!--Ends July 20, 2011

The Mangroomer

I happen to have a hairy man in my house.  As indiscreetly as possible, I suggested Mangroomer products needed his opinion knowing he made an excellent test subject for the company.  

The products Mangroomer sent my guy to review were The Essential Mangroomer Do-It-Yourself Electric Back Shaver, The Essential Nose & Ear Hair Trimmer, and The Essential Private Body Shaver.

It took my guy some practice and angling when he started using the items after his shower before he got the knack.  The back shaver was the product needed to whittle down some of his heavy growth on his chest and back. There is an online video that demonstrates techniques for using the back shaver.  It has five different positions that lock into place and an extendable handle.  

He tried the private body shaver under his arms and along his arm.  This product came with the five setting adjustable comb, the recharging power adaptor cord, and the premimum foil.  He also used this shaver on his belly and chest to smooth and get down to bare skin without the red guide. 

My guy loved how this tool worked.

This is the private shaver.

He liked how close of a shave he got.

This is the nose & ear hair timmer.

This is the Nose & Ear Hair Trimmer.

Lastly, he groomed with The Essential Nose & Ear Hair Trimmer and looked handsome again.

By the time, my guy was finished using all the Mangroomer products he was comfortable and ready to model the new swimming trunks I bought him.    

Ladies, if you want to clean up your man, Mangroomer is the perfect place to start.

*Disclaimer:  This is my own honest opinion.  No money was exchanged.  All I received were free products so that I may make an opinion.*

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This is the Private Body Shaver.

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Need a Cheap Homemade Callus Remover?

This DIY foot soak can help soften and get rid of your callus.

Your feet no longer have to suffer from often harsher commercial treatments for a callus.  The simple recipe I'm going to share with you will soften up any tough callus more gently if you follow this advice. 

Get your foot tub, basin or even a clean bucket to soak your feet in.

Remember I told you to check the bakery department of your local grocery stores and ask if you can have one of their empty buckets.  They will probably give you one for free and be happy about it since you will save them a trip to dispose of it.  This former bakery bucket can be used for any cleaning even of your feet if in a pinch.

Fill your foot tub or whatever you want to stick your feet in that will fit with warm water.  Now you will need to add 1/2 cup of baking soda and 1/2 cup of salt (table, kosher, or sea salt) to your warm water.  Mix and then add your feet and make sure there is enough water to reach to the ankles before you get comfortable in your chair. 

Grab a book or your laptop and stay put in that water for at least twenty minutes to let the ingredients work on your feet. 

When your time is up, you need to get your pumice stone or whatever tool you use for exfoliating your feet and gently rub the callus.  When your skin starts shedding on your tool, then return your feet back to the water. 

Don't overwork your callus and cause a bigger problem.  Be patient and repeat this treatment daily until you get rid of that painful callus.

After you dry, you moisturize those feet with a heavy cream even petroleum jelly before sticking them into a pair of white natural fiber-socks.  Do this before bedtime and skin on your feet will be so pampered and soft the next day.

This may sound like a messy way to treat those calluses.  However, it is effective, handy, and will give you a nice soothing break at practically no expense.

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