New Oily Hair Care Tips Ideas

Oily hair can go from healthy and wonderful to lank and greasy in a matter of hours. The challenges of oily hair not only lie in the proper hair care tips but in your diet, as well. To keep oily hair under control, careful attention needs to be paid to your daily hair routine and your daily diet choices.

Oily hair is created by an excessive build up of oil in the hair. This oil, or serum, is a naturally occurring body byproduct that can help those with normal hair maintain less tangles and smoother styles. But, for those with oily hair, the build up leaves the hair looking dirty and unkept.

Washing or shampooing the hair properly is the first line of defense against oily hair. Ultra or mega shampoos are available on the market. These shampoos strip all dirt and grime from the hair, leaving hair soft and manageable again. Daily clarifying shampoos are also a great choice for those with oily hair. Oily hair, while beautiful immediately after styling, may tend to fall victim to the natural oil build up again by day's end. Washing the hair more than once a day can help keep oil or serum buildup to a minimum.

The buildup of natural skin serum or oil levels inevitably comes from within. Anyone who has ever eaten a garlic rich food, may know that what we eat is excreted by the skin. The same goes for oily and fatty diets. The more oil we put in to the body, the more oil that will come back out again. Keeping your daily diet low in fats is good for the body and great for oily hair. The less oils and fat those with oily hair consumer, the less will end up in the hair.

In addition to cutting your fat intake, increasing you water intake will help keep the body, and hair, healthy and strong. The direct connection between an all around healthy diet and healthy hair is a strong one. Change the diet for the better and oily hair will improve over time.

No one wants to spend time washing, blow drying and curling oily hair only to have it fall within hours. Oily hair can be calmed and cared for both internally and externally. Healthy hair makes everyone feel and look better.

2010 Prom Hairstyles Tips

The 2010 Prom Season is upon us, but if you are a teenage girl you probably began planning for prom months ago. You have found the perfect dress and accessories but have you thought about what to do with your hair? Here are a few tips for planning the hairstyle perfect for your fairytale prom night.

* First you will want to begin by looking through teen magazines, hairstyle magazines and paying attention to the hairstyles the stars wear at the awards ceremonies. Just remember when choosing a hair style from these outlets you are considering how your hair will work in the particular do. Ex. If you have short hair then a french braid will not work for you.

* You will also have some prep work to do before the big night. First you will want to schedule an appointment for your prom hairstyle on the day of your prom. Keep time in mind when scheduling the appointment. Plan the appointment about two to three months out to ensure you are getting top pick of time slots. An appointment scheduled to early mean you may loose the do before prom begins, but an appointment too late may mean missing the first dance.

* Be sure to pick the dress out before deciding on the hairstyle. You will also want to pick out the jewelry and accessories before doing the do. If you choose a simple dress then make it dressier with an elegant up do. If you have an elaborate evening gown then choose a do less extravagant, to show case the dress. You will also want to consider the neck line when choosing your do as well.

* Choose more than one do. Always have a back up do ready in case your hair does not cooperate on the day of prom. This is can occur because of humidity or other weather conditions. Keep a positive outlook. If you can find two do's you like equally then there will be no problem come prom night.

* Practice makes perfect. Practice your prom hairstyle several times if possible before prom night. If money is not an issue it would not be a bad idea to have a practice run with your hair dresser. While you are practicing and trying out hairstyles be sure to take pictures with your dress on. This way you can come back and make a better informed choice for your prom look.

* It is also important to pack a survival kit in your car or purse. Include bobby pins, ponytail bands, hairspray, and a comb in case an emergency repair is in order.

Following these 2010 prom hair style tips will ensure you have the best prom do possible. Keeping it simple is always the best bet because remember what goes up, can come down and you will have to make any repairs yourself once you leave the hair dressers. Remember to get your picture taken early in the evening to have the very best memories of your prom 2010.