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Choosing a Suitable Comb

Just as important as choosing the right type of screwdriver for the right type of screw, choosing the right comb is essential for tidying up your hair. So what factors determine which comb is suitable for you?

1. Ð'ÐŽÐ'ҐPig BristlesÐ'ÐŽÐ'¦ Hair Brush

There are two types Ð'ÐŽV natural and synthetic (nylon-made). Professional hairstylists would choose the former as it can best untie the knots in long hair, and help evenly spread the natural Ð'ÐŽÐ'Ґhair oilÐ'ÐŽÐ'¦ on each strand, hence keeping that healthy look. In addition, it is less prone to static electricity. Professional hairstylists usually keep their brushes submerged in hot water to soften up the bristles before use.

2. Cylindrical Hair Brush

There are different sizes available in store today, but the size chosen should depend on the length of your hair. Using a small brush for long hair is prone to tying up the strands. Practically speaking, the brushÐ'ÐŽÐ'¦s size should enable you curl your hair around it at least twice. Using this type of brush for curly hair would help in creating the volume effect of your hair.

3. Short-handled Hair Brush

Used by professional stylists for long hair.

4. Ð'ÐŽÐ'ҐChimney-typeÐ'ÐŽÐ'¦ Hair Brush

Best used for brushing dry hair while blowing it with a hairdryer. Its design allows the warm air to blow through the hair and create volume. Suitable for simple and natural hairstyles, but not for permed hair.

5. Pointed-end Comb

The teeth of the comb are dense and is most suitable for combing straight, long hair. The pointed end is used for separating the hair.

6. Ð'ÐŽÐ'ҐTooth-pickÐ'ÐŽÐ'Ё Comb

They are the type of comb with narrow and dense teeth, but large in size. Used for untying curly hair.

7. Wide-teeth Comb

The teeth of this type of comb is spaced widely, and is best used for untying wet hair, as it wonÐ'ÐŽÐ'¦t damage the hair strands.

Now that youÐ'ÐŽÐ'¦ve chosen a suitable comb, why not have a read at the following tips for hair care with the comb and brush?

1. Using a brush in Winter

Using a nylon brush in winter is prone to static electricity shocks and cause hair to stand up end. Using natural hair brushes made from pigs hair would avoid such a problem.

2. Avoiding Static Electricity

Dressing and hair brushing in winter would frequently cause hair to stand on end due to static electricity. ItÐ'ÐŽÐ'¦s advisable to put on some hair spray to keep the hair in place.

3. Washing Combs and Brushes

As a hygienic measure, combs and brushes should frequently be cleaned with warm water and a little bleach to clean up the mousse, gel and hair spray left on them.

Taking Good Care of Your Skin

Your skin reflects the health of your very self. ItÐ'ÐŽÐ'¦s your bodyÐ'ÐŽÐ'¦s canvas, itÐ'ÐŽÐ'¦s what keeps your insides together and itÐ'ÐŽÐ'¦s basically your most valuable asset. Taking care of your skin is essential and daily habits should be developed to safeguard one of your most valued possessions from external and internal forces. ItÐ'ÐŽÐ'¦s the only skin youÐ'ÐŽÐ'¦ll ever get in your life, so your daily habits mean everything. But what are these habits?

Food for skin Taking care internally

Keeping your skin in good condition does not only involve external skin care Ð'ÐŽV supplying the skin with the essential nutrients is also necessary. The following table shows the food that you should consume more often:

Nutrient Function Examples of food

Vitamin A - Reduces the harmful effects of carotenoids on skin

- Maintains healthy skin and hair cell metabolism

- Prevents skins from becoming rough and dry - Carrots

- Fish liver oil

- Pumpkin

- Tomatoes

- Milk

Vitamin C - Promotes collagen formation, maintains skinÐ'ÐŽÐ'¦s suppleness

- Whitening properties and controls melanin formation - Oranges

- Kiwi Fruit

- Lemons

- Green vegetables

Vitamin E - Antioxidant properties, slows down aging effects

- Promotes skin recovery - Sesame

- Peanuts

- Rice

Iron - Responsible for the formation of red pigment (hemoglobin) in blood - Egg yolk

- Spinach

- Meat

Zinc - Promotes skin metabolism and hence skin recovery

- Promotes immunity of the skin, reduces acne and infection-related problems - Beef

- Beans

- Milk

Cleaning Habits External Care

So we all clean our skin at least twice everyday, but we ever put much thought into the cleaning process and its importance? Is it as simple as just washing your face with a cleansing lotion? The following table shows the essential steps we must take to clean our skin in order to ensure that it remains at its best.

Step One

Cleansing Using hot water to clean your face would damage the skinÐ'ÐŽÐ'¦s suppleness and brightness, while cold water would not be able to properly remove your skin of the dirt and oil; itÐ'ÐŽÐ'¦s best to use warm water.

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