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Beauty tips, Hair tips, Lifestyle tips16 November 2020

Top 3 tips to get you ready for summer

As the weather warms up again, our bodies tend to dry out. Our skin becomes flaky and stiff and our hair seems to just not co-operate even on a good hair day. With this in mind, I have put together my top 3 tips to spring into summer weather feeling fresh & hydrated. Tip 1: Exfoliation A good exfoliation at this time of year is the best thing you can do for your skin. As the seasons change so does our skin. It seems that before we get that natural summer glow we have to go through a dry period as the skin readjusts to warmer weather and salty air. Doing a good skin exfoliation will help you shed your winter skin and allow that new layer to shine through. Don't forget to nourish your skin with a body butter after the exfoliation, this will add to that silky skin feeling and help the new skin cells stay hydrated. Tip 2: Use a hair mask as your conditioner This is a great tip for whenever your hair is feeling extra dry, particularly when seasons change. When you swap your conditioner for a mask it gives it an extra dose of nourishment that won’t take up any more of your precious time. I urge you to towel dry your hair before you put the mask on or at the very least wring as much water out of your hair as possible. This will ensure the product doesn’t get watered down. To get the best results, wash your hair and apply your mask before you wash your body, exfoliate, shave, rehearse your favourite song, whatever you do in the shower make sure you wash and treat your hair first. This will allow at least a few minutes for the mask to penetrate the hair (please clip your hair up or put it in a shower cap, if it gets wet while your doing other things you won’t get optimum results) Tip 3: Get a Hydra - facial A Hydra-facial uses the latest technology in microdermabrasion treatments. The treatment uses water and crystals to exfoliate and remove stagnant dead skin cells. This leaves the skin open to receiving targeted serums that can brighten, sooth and hydrate your skin. You will notice an instant glow and more youthful appearance. Your skin will feel instantly soft & hydrated and there is no down time. With our skin being exposed to a lot more sun and environmental pollution during summer its vital to combat the negative side effects with a treatment that can draw out those toxins and nourish your skin in one easy and pampering treatment. Plus its the perfect pre party glow treatment that will have the benefits lasting up to a week, with extended results like diminished fine lines and an even skin tone the more often you have a treatment. A bonus tip is to take a look at the products you are currently using and make sure they don't have any toxic chemicals in them. As your skin is highly exposed in the Summer time, its the perfect time to update your skincare routine with toxic free solutions to ensure you are giving your body only the best ingredients. Don't forget your skin is your largest organ so whatever you put on it, your body absorbs and has to process, using results driven and toxic free skincare is going to help your body remain at its healthiest as its not fighting any harsh ingredients on a daily basis and can work hard at keeping you safe from bugs, and producing the healthiest cells with the aid of the right vitamins and safe ingredients. If your not sure where to start please book a free consultation with one of our specialists today! www.barebeautyhouse.com  
Eco tips, Hair tips26 August 2020

5 hair treatments from your pantry

Have you ever wanted to try an all natural at home hair treatment? Maybe you want to reduce the amount of chemicals that get absorbed into your skin, or maybe you just don't have the funds for a treatment but your hair so desperately needs a bit of love... Whatever your reasoning, I have the solution! Here are 5 treatments you can whip up with staple items in your kitchen. Repair damage with an avocado! Mash a whole ripe avocado with one egg, then apply this home remedy to wet hair. Leave on for 20-30min and then rinse well a few times before shampooing and conditioning hair as normal. Avocados are rich in vitamins, essential fatty acids, and minerals that will help restore luster to your hair. You can repeat this treatment once a week for damaged hair and once a month for healthy hair that may just need a boost! Treat dry brittle hair with butter! Melt a small amount of butter into a medium - thick paste, allow it to cool and then cover your hair with the butter. Cover your head in a shower cap to lock in the heat, allowing your cuticle to open up and the butter to penetrate the hair. Leave it to sit for 30mins. Rinse your hair well and shampoo and condition as normal. You can repeat this once a month. Condition your hair with olive oil Warm half a cup of olive oil (do not boil it) to put the moisture back into your hair. Apply the warmed oil to your hair, cover with a shower cap or plastic bag and then wrap everything in a towel. Leave it to sit for 45min, rinse well and shampoo and condition as normal. Put the shine back into your hair with tea Use a quart of part warm, unsweetened tea as a final rinse after your regular shampoo. Tea can enhance the colour so make sure to use a tea that works with your hair colour. For example Brunettes can use English breakfast, Blondes can use camomile or white tea and anyone with a fashion shade would be best sticking with white or chamomile tea. Keep your hair conditioned when swimming Before or after a swim you can protect your hair from the harsh elements with a homemade rinse of 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar mixed with 3/4 cup water. Simply spray your hair down with this solution before and after you swim to stop any chemicals drying out your hair or worse stripping your hair colour. I would love to know how you went with your treatments, so please get in touch with your feedback! Make sure you don't miss out - Sign up to "The Bare Facts" at barebeautyhouse.com
Hair tips19 August 2020

Hair Myths.. Busted

MYTH 1: Stress causes grey hair. TRUTH: Your mom is likely to blame for this common misconception, if only we had a dime for every time she told us we are turning her grey… Greying is determined mostly by genetics and ageing. As you age, you naturally produce less melanin (the molecules responsible for your hair’s colour), which causes new hair to come in grey. While there is currently little scientific evidence that stress causes your hair to actually turn grey, it can speed up the ageing and fallout process, which would cause you to experience more incoming grey hairs if your body is already producing less melanin. In other words, stress over time may hasten the greying process, but there is no strong scientific evidence demonstrating a cause-and-effect relationship. MYTH 2: Frequent shampooing damages your hair. TRUTH: You have probably heard that frequent shampooing can cause damage to your hair… Yeah, not true! How often you cleanse your hair is dependent upon your hair type, hairstyle, and lifestyle. If your hair is oily wash it. If not your good to go until you feel like your hair needs a freshen up. Either way, you want to make sure you’re washing your hair with a shampoo that’s formulated for your hair type, at least every couple of days as infrequent washing can lead to a buildup of dead cells, product residue, oil, and bacteria—all of which can cause inflammation.. Now that’s the serious damage to avoid! MYTH 3: It’s better to air dry your hair than to blow dry it. TRUTH: Believe it or not, this one is actually both true and false. While it’s recommended that you spare your strands from a daily blast of hot air, it’s also not a great idea to air dry your hair every day either. According to a recent study, blow drying causes more damage to the hair’s surface, but air drying actually causes more damage within the strands themselves, which may actually be worse.. Who would have thought… When your hair is exposed to water for extended periods of time, it swells up and puts pressure on the proteins that keep your hair intact, potentially causing more damage than hot styling. We suggest to use the lowest heat setting on your dryer (or hold it at least six inches away from your hair), making sure to move the dryer continuously, so you don’t concentrate heat on any one spot for too long, and only blow dry your hair after you have washed it to avoid hot styling your hair every day! You can mix up your routine of air drying and blow drying to keep things balanced too! Want someone else to handle your hair care needs for you? I got you covered! Book in with us at barebeautyhouse.com

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