If you like trying out a number of different shampoos and conditioners like I do, please remember to save those empty bottles. They can be useful in more ways than you can imagine. (Trust me—I’m not trying to shill for Martha Stuart here) Shampoo bottles come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and both [...]

Hair is coated with a layer of sebum a natural oil produced by sebaceous gland lying next to each hair follicle in the scalp. The sebum gives the hair its shine and also protects it from losing its own moisture content. The amount of oil secreted by the sebaceous glands determine whether the hair is [...]

A good remedy for weak and dry hair is the hair mask with lemon juice. You will need: 2 tbsp. castor oil /or almond oil/, 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice and 1 tbsp. honey. Add the honey and the castor oil to the lemon juice. Mix all the ingredients well and apply the mixture generously [...]

A good remedy for weak and dry hair is the hair mask with lemon juice. You will need: 2 tbsp. castor oil /or almond oil/, 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice and 1 tbsp. honey. Add the honey and the castor oil to the lemon juice. Mix all the ingredients well and apply the mixture generously [...]

However, hair can’t hold up against the vagaries of an urban lifestyle, which can leave it looking dull, and feeling rough and brittle. Fortunately, in most cases the damage can be repaired thanks to the breed of conditioners available today. They are our hair’s best line of defence. Here’s more about conditioners. What they do [...]

Bronze or Blonde Color has come a long way and we are and Pakistani women are more willing to experiment now than we were willing to earlier. A head of colored hair, even in the 1980s, drew a lot of attention and appreciates glances. But today, take a quick look around you and you will [...]

Most of us may have seen advertisements for anti-dandruff shampoo. In the advertisements, dandruff is portrayed as a social problem. However, in addition to dandruff being a social embarrassment, it is also a medical problem as it can lead to conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or even psoriasis. What is dandruff? Regeneration of dead cells is [...]

Whether you go for bold red, rich brown or glossy blonde, hair color can make a great impact on the way you look and feel. The new generation of colorants is enriched with conditioning ingredients. So, if you want a drastic change or just subtle enhancement, you can achieve results which are now no longer [...]

Good grooming and basic beauty care begin in the bathroom. Bathing can be fun, not a chore and can make you feel fresh and glowing. Personal freshness is essential for everyone. The bacteria on the skin attacking the sweat when it reaches the surface of the skin cause body odor. Perspiration odor doesn’t start until [...]

Mehreen Javeed strongly believes that the cut and style of your hair can transform your look and personality from grossly ugly to a glamorous look. If your hair has the wrong cut for your face, it can detract from your appearance the charm and glamour which is innate to every face. The mishandling of hair [...]