It has come to my attention that there are many ladies out there who have no idea how to maintain either a good hairstyle or the hair itself, not to mention the feet.
Ladies, beauty does not start at your forehead and end at your knees. And since balls and graduations are on the scene, as well as the raving summer where ladies are expected to have already acquired their 'summer bodies', here are some tips for you girls.

Hair
Hair should be shampooed and conditioned regularly. Dirt, natural hair oils, styling products and even sweat are agents that can tangle and mat the hair. They will cause further problems for hairpieces. Although the cleanliness of the hair extension will prolong its use, it should not be cleaned too frequently with shampoos containing harsh detergents.

Excessive use of styling products and heat should also be avoided. These are elements that will shorten the 'life' of the hair extension. You should also take care to condition your own hair underneath to prevent any damage to your own hair; the design is only half of the hairstyle - the beauty of the quality of the hair is the other.

The hair extensions should be gently detangled using a wide-tooth comb every day and before going to bed. Even more importantly, hair must be detangled before it is washed.
Never rub or massage the hair extension while washing; the shampoo water should just run through the hair. If towel-drying, gently squeeze out excess water and blot with a towel. Do not rub or roll the hair in the towel.

While detangling dry hair, water should not be used alone on the extension. A solution of water and conditioner in a spray bottle is an inexpensive way to make your own detangling solution. Otherwise, we recommend a good detangling solution that is applied before combing the hair.

If curling or blow-drying the extension, avoid any area where heat-sensitive adhesives have been used to affix the extension. Also, when blow-drying curly hair, we recommend the use of a diffuser. Please remember not to curl wet hair this rots the hair.

You should also be advised to dry hair thoroughly before going to bed. Long extensions should be braided into one big braid and short hair tied in a silk scarf to prevent tangling and to maintain style. Silk scarves keep moisture in the hair while others dry it out.

Feet

Home-made foot care - What you will need?

. Antibacterial Soap
. Nail Brush
. Pumice Stone
. Callous Remover
. Toenail Clipper
. Fingernail Clipper
. Emery Boards
. Foot Lotion
. Socks: cotton preferably

You should wash your feet, thoroughly, twice per day. Your morning wash can, of course, be done in the shower. Then again in the afternoon, simply fill the tub with a few inches of water, and perch on the edge.

Using your antibacterial soap and nail brush, work up a good lather all over your feet - top, bottom, and between the toes.
Scrub the nails carefully, and work the soft bristles over the topside of your feet (you don't necessarily want to scrub this area, but you do want to brush away the dead surface skin).
Then once your feet are well lathered, work at the dry areas with the pumice stone. Always work the stone in one direction only - do not brush it back and forth like a scrub brush!

Pay particular attention to the bottom of your heels, as well as the pad below your big toe. Then simply rinse and pat dry.
Wait about 10 minutes after washing and drying your feet. You want the skin to still be soft and pliable, but not the least bit slippery when you perform this task.

. Sit in a well-lighted area, in a position where you can cross one leg over the other in order to hold one foot in your lap.

. Lightly drag the callous remover over the area. Emphasis on lightly! You want to shave along the surface as if you were running a cheese slicer along the top of a delicate piece of cheese - you don't want to cut into it, you simply want to graze the top surface layer.

. Small, translucent skin 'shavings' will begin to come off of your feet, revealing the pretty, fresh, soft skin below! Continue to work slowly along the bottom of your heel, and any other place you have thick, dry, rough skin.

Note: Do not expect to remove all of the 'bad' skin on the first try. It should take a couple of days to get it all, for if you try to get it all at once, you run the risk of slicing into the tender, healthy skin that lies beneath. Just work at it slowly and cautiously.

While your feet are still shower fresh, this is an optimal time to clip your nails, as toenails tend to be tougher than fingernails. However, do not attempt to file soft, moist nails - they are too brittle and weak when they are wet, and you run the risk of snagging or splitting them.

. Generously massage the foot lotion in deeply, and then put some more on again! Work it into the heels, and all the way up to your ankles! Feet are more receptive to moisture when they are damp, so it is recommended to apply lotion after a shower; if this is done when you intend to retire to bed, put on the pair of cotton socks. Your body heat combined with the lotion and the socks creates a little sauna of sorts for your feet. So the more time you wear the socks, the greater benefit you'll receive.

Maintenance Tips

. A little brush-up with your pumice stone while in the shower in the morning, and a little lotion in the evening, should keep your feet in tip-top shape.

. Going barefoot outdoors is the most damaging thing you can do to your feet. Always keep an inexpensive pair of flip-flops by your front door for those quick trips outside.

. Note that the bare-footed walk on the beach has its pros and cons. The sand helps to slough away dead cells from the soles of your feet, helping to make them softer. However, the sun and saltwater are drying to your skin, so be sure to give your feet a little TLC once you get home from the beach. Hosiery and closed shoes may not be as comfortable as open shoes, but they do tend to protect the feet, and therefore prevent them from getting too dry.

Ladies, it may be said that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, but maintenance is the hands of the owner. So the responsibility is yours.

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