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Hair Care Tips

Hair Care Tips

Beauty Tips & Tricks : Hair Care Tips Treating Your Tresses
  • If your treat your hair kindly with our natural hair care tips, your hair can truly be called your "Crowning glory". Whatever type of hair you have to keep them glistening with health and vitality by eating a sensible diet. Proteins, Vitamin B, Iron and Iodine are very essential for healthy hair because they are responsible for maintaining the color of your hair and maintaining its regular growth.
  • Vitamin B is mainly responsible for preventing the hair from thinning and greying. Besides taking plenty of proteins and diet rich in vitamins, you should also take plenty of curd. Curd is credited with producing certain acids in the digestive tact which are responsible for maintaining color of your hair and restoring color to grey hair. Next to the importance of feeding your hair, discover for yourself the texture of your hair of which personal care and attention will add to your crowning glory.

    DRY HAIR
  • Dry hair is mostly the outcome of insufficient oil in the dry hair which is not attended to immediately it results in dandruff and split hair. Dry hair can be improved by giving your scalp a thorough oil massage. Take some olive or almond oil and warm it. Rub the oil thoroughly into the scalp. Then massage your head. Start massaging at the crown of your head.
  • There are two basic movements you do throughout; pushing and moving scalp while fingertips remain still, then very lightly rub with your fingertips to feel a slight tingling sensation. Carry these movements over from the front to the back of your head, behind your ears, down the nape of your neck. Do this for 15 minutes. Cover the scalp with a plastic bag to generate heat and aid in penetration. It is a good idea to have 2 or 3 smaIl napkins already warmed up over a closed boiling vessel. Use thee napkins over the plastic bag. The idea is to keep the scalp as warm as possible to enable the oil to sink in.
  • Half an hour later wash your head with shikakai. To prepare your own shikakai at home, take a cup of shikakai seeds and boil them in 6 cups of water, or till the seeds soften; allow cooling, and then rubbing the shikakai between your hands till it turns frothy. Strain through a muslin and use instead of soap for washing your hair.
  • You can also use shikakai soap if you like.
  • Do not perm color or bleach dry hair. Comb hair gently from the roots and make it smooth with a soft brush to give them life. Avoid a long session in the sun without a scarf and always wear a bathing cap while swimming. Also take 2 to 3 tablespoons of raw butter, ghee or oil daily either in your soup, rice, dal or milk. Besides, take Vitamins A & E in the form of pills.
  • Use our hair care tips with care so as to achieve the desired results in whatever hair styles you carry.

    GREASY HAIR
  • Greasy hair is the natural outcome of a greasy skin and if not kept clean it may give rise to dandruff and other scalp infections. To treat a greasy scalp, wash your head with multani mitti, (fuller's earth) and warm water. Soak a big lump of multani mitti in a vessel of water. Add to it a juice of big lime.
  • Rub into the scalp leave for half an hour. Wash your hair with warm then cold water and Rinse it finally with water to which either 2 tablespoons cider vinegar or lime juice has been added. This not only removes extra oil from the hair but proves very cooling to the head especially in the burning hot summer. It also prevents prickly heat and sun-stroke. Gram-flour too is a good grease remover and it is used in the same manner as multani mitti. Spices, fried and highly seasoned foods should be avoided as much as possible.

    DAMAGED AND SPLIT HAIR
  • Damaged and split hair is the result of excessive use of bleaching, dyeing, tinting, hair dryers and curlers. When the hair splits into 3 parts, it is known as split hair. Split ends should be trimmed from time to time to avoid further separation of hair layers.
  • To treat split hair, massage in egg shampoo. To prepare this shampoo place an egg, 3 tablespoons of lime juice or apple cider vinegar and a pinch of salt in the blender.
  • Pour in 1/2 cup of olive oil. Cover the blender container and run at fast speed till thick and nicely mixed. Remove the centre cap of the lid and slowly pour in a thin stream of 1/2 cup of more oil while the blender is still running. Massage generous quantity of this mixture on to your scalp and let it remain for half an hour. Give your hair this treatment every week to give suppleness and shine.
  • For badly damaged and split hair, take 1 cup honey and mix with 1/2 cup olive oil and 2 tablespoons lime juice. Set in a Jar for 2 to 3 days. Rub onto the scalp and roots of the hair. Now Comb from the scalp to the ends of the hair with a wide-toothed Comb.
  • Castor oil also helps in the growth of hair, Rub the thick oil to your scalp and hair. Comb through the hair. Place a plastic bag over the scalp. Take bath and cover with hot, moist towels. After half an hour either covers wash with shikakai or shikakai soap. Use an apple cider of lime. Do these once a week till you find improvement in your condition? To increase the rate of hair growth, take a diet containing all the essentials of good hair health.
  • An important hair care tip to follow is to take plenty of proteins. Besides, take Vitamin B and Vitamin A, C & E. Sometimes, hair starts falling due to tension. Tension creates muscular contraction which in turn constricts the blood vessels carrying nutrition to the hair shaft. If nervous tension continues for a long time, noticeable hair loss can result from this scalp starvation.
  • Calcium is a calming agent for shattered nerves. Take a few calcium tablets with a cup of warm milk and honey in the night and sleep a sound sleep. Lack of sufficient calcium in the body creates unrest and tension in the body.
  • Another effective hair care tip for losing hair is cut a medium-sized onion and put in a cup of rum. Set aside for whole day. Remove the onion and bottle the alcohol. Massage this into the scalp every night till the condition improves and then do this once a week.
  • Massage once again. Cover the head with a plastic bag and tuck in the ends to help generate scalp heat place 2 to 3 already warmed napkins over the bag. After half an hour either wash with shikakai seeds or shikakai soap. This not only great but improves the health of damaged hair but also gives it glim and vitality.

    Library Lounge Furniture Buying Guide

    Library Lounge Furniture Buying Guide

    Helpful Tips for Selecting Essential Library Furnishings
    The libraries of today are no longer simply familiar repositories for books. Libraries now provide an increasing range of different services, using a multitude of media, and reach a more diverse audience than ever before. The library is a place for studying, work, research, and often times leisure and relaxation. Looking beyond the bookshelves, there are a wide variety of essential furnishings that libraries require to provide the amenities that patrons count on.
    From study carrels to lounge seating, tables to coat racks, and even appropriate lighting, all of these things are considerations to remember when furnishing an new library, or refurnishing an existing library. At CSN Library Furniture, we have picked out vital furnishings from a range of quality manufacturers and brought them to you at quality prices.

    Study Carrels
    We understand that focusing on work can be a challenge for students of all ages. A study carrel can be a great solution to this problem, both in the library and the classroom. With our large selection styles and finishes, you are sure to find a study carrel which perfectly fits your needs.
  • Free Standing study carrels offer the function of desks with added privacy. Perfect for creating study spaces and research areas in a library setting, free standing study carrels are a popular choice for libraries.
  • Table Top study carrels are a great way to transform existing desk spaces into a private study area. Because of their moveable features, they are a versatile solution for many libraries.
  • Foldable study carrels are also a great way to transform existing table top spaces into private study areas. The foldable nature of these study carrels is a great solution for libraries with limited space. Easy to move and store, these study carrels are also a popular choice.
  • Tack board study carrels come in both free standing and table top styles, but offer the additional function of a cork board or bulletin board surface. A great study tool, or research planning tool, tack boards can help organize ideas and thoughts of all types of students and library-users.
  • Multi-Sectional study carrels also come in free standing and table top styles. Another great space saver, these carrels offer multiple sections in one unit for individual study areas.

    Lounge Furnishings
  • The library is more than just a place for reference. An ideal place for study hours, leisure reading and some peace and quiet, the library requires amenities such as lounge seating, reception tables and comfortable reading areas. You can find all of these library lounge furnishings and more on CSN Library Furniture!
  • Seating is an integral component of a functioning library, and for this we offer a wide variety of reception chairs for lounge areas to meet your library's needs. In a variety of styles, from professional to functional, and an array of finishes and fabric combinations there are reception area chairs or benches that will fit your space, needs and budget.
  • Tables are another important library furnishing to consider. Side tables in lounge areas, activity tables, and general table space will make your library a more functional and comfortable place for patrons to relax, study, or work.

    Coat Racks: Creating a comfortable environment for patrons to participate in leisure reading, study hours, or research, there are some amenities that can often be overlooked. Coat racks are a great addition to your library, evoking an organized atmosphere and making the library a deinstitutionalized, comfortable, familiar place. CSN Library Furniture offers a variety of coat stands, coat racks, and coat hooks that will match your library style and budget!
    Lighting: Lighting is an extremely important factor in creating an ideal library environment. Patrons of your library come to read, study, use computers or media systems. All of these activities can cause eye strain if the library is not properly lit. Consider over head or recessed lighting for general lighting. Also remember that task lighting is an essential component of your library lighting scheme. Place banker lamps and desk lamps on tables and desks for added light, and keep accent lighting available in reception and lounge areas.
    Children's Furniture: Don't forget some of the library's biggest (or smallest!) fans. Many libraries have special sections, rooms, or even whole floors devoted to children's literature, so make sure that ample attention is also devoted to children friendly furnishings. Consider kid-sized seating and tables, activity furniture, play furniture, easels and bookstands for your children's library. The appropriate scale, durability and accessibility of children's furniture will make kids feel welcome and help foster their interest in learning and reading.

    Waste Receptacles: Keep your library a clean, well function environment. Appropriate waste receptacles for trash and recycling are an essential but often over looked component of any efficient public space, libraries including. Also consider appropriate outdoor waste receptacles and urns or ashtrays for smokers to keep things looking orderly on the exterior of the library as well.
    Taking the time to consider all of the amenities that patrons require, from trash cans to couches, lighting to coat racks, children's furniture and more, will make your library a more functional and comfortable environment for all to enjoy.
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