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Getting started before you have what you need
This may seem silly and not like such a big deal but it really is. Make sure you have all the supplies you will be needing before you get started. Create a checklist and make sure that you go over it a couple times. This leaves less room for error and mistakes. You also save a ton of time since you won't be rushing back to the store or sending someone else.

Reading the instructions
Even if you have done this one hundred times read the instructions. Every box kit is different and so are the instructions. If it is the same stuff you always use you should still read the instructions because products do not always stay the same. Reading the instructions will help keep you from making any serious mistakes that will cause crazy accidents like orange hair or hair loss.

Skipping the test strand step
This is so important! Do not skip the strand test. The strand test will prevent anything weird happening to your hair. If it turns orange you will know not to use the bleach on your whole head. If you have an allergy to the chemicals in the bleach you will prevent a serious reaction. A strand test has saved me quite a few times. It may seem like a simple pointless precaution but it can really prevent the worst kinds of accidents.

Bleaching your hair alone
I know that not everyone will agree on this one but in my experiences I have found that it is easier to do anything to your hair when you have a friend helping you.Don't do it alone you could miss some spots and that can be a little embarrassing especially when you had no idea they were even there. Having someone else there to help or just to check for any spots you might have missed is really helpful. Trying to use a mirror or play it by feel can truly be tricky at times.


Leaving the bleach in to long
Do not leave the bleach longer than the instructions suggest. No matter what someone else says. Do not do it. Even if it worked for there hair. You have a completely different head of hair and you are the one taking the risk. Leaving the bleach in longer than instructed could permanently damage your hair beyond repair and even burn your scalp.

Forgetting to deep condition
Always deep condition your hair the same day as you bleach your hair. I have forgotten this step before and paid for it in the morning. My hair was almost impossible to brush through. It was so rough. I will never forget this step ever again. Do not make the same mistake that myself and many others have made. Deep condition your hair the same day this puts some of the nutrients back in your hair and making it more manageable and healthy.

Bleaching hair that has already been bleached
When your roots grow out just do a touch up on that area not your whole head. If you go over your hair with beach again you are just damaging it over and over again for no reason. Hair no matter how strong can only take so much before it is just completely toasted and fried. Hair that is over processed looks awful and feels awful to.

Bleaching damaged or over processed hair
If you think that your hair may be to damaged or weak to bleach you may be right. Seek the opinion of a professional. They know what they are talking about and will be able to tell you if your hair is healthy or not. You can also preform a gummy test. This will measure the elasticity in your hair. If your hair looks like stretched gum when you pull it and will not retake its natural form do not use any kind of chemicals on it.

Skipping the toner
This happens all the time. If your hair looks yellow and brassy it is probably in need of a toner. Orange hair should be lightened a little more but if it is a yellow or brass like color move on to a toner. Do not skip the toner and bleach your hair again this won't really work. This is a really common mistake made all the time especially by people who are inexperienced and new to bleaching and coloring hair. Toner will counter act the yellow color making it very light and even platinum blonde.

Avocado hair mask at home

• First of all, peel a ripe avocado and mash it. In a bowl, beat mashed avocado with olive oil to mix them well.
• Do not add olive oil to the hair mask recipe if your hair is color treated. Olive oil has the tendency to lighten hair highlights, so you can substitute olive oil with almond oil or jojoba oil.
• Wet your hair before applying hair mask. Apply the mask to the scalp and hair ends.
• Do tuck hair in shower cap after application of hair mask.
• After around 25 to 30 minutes, run your fingers through your hair and massage the scalp. Rinse off the hair mask and enjoy your soft and manageable hair!

Banana hair mask recipe to add moisture

To add loads of moisture to your flaky, dull and dry hair, you can try banana mask for hair. Apply the hair mask with banana once a week for healthy and shiny hair.

• Take one or two ripe banana (according to hair length) and blend it. If the pulp is too thick, add a tablespoon of milk to it. 
• The pulp should be smooth with no chunks or lumps with in it. 
• You can also add a tablespoon of olive oil to this hair mask. 
• Make you hair damp before applying the mask. 
• Apply the mashed mixture to the roots, scalp, hair and hair ends.
• This hair mask with banana is more effective then expensive treatments in spas and parlors.

Simple Yogurt hair Mask

Yogurt hair mask is one of the easiest masks to make.

Supplies needed:

• Gloves
• Non-metal bowl 
• Non-metal spoon
• Shower cap
• Vaseline
• Time (plan on watching a movie... etc)
• Old t-shirt and pants (in case of drips)
• Hair clips
• Old towels

Instructions:

• Make sure your hair is clean and dry.
• Follow the mixing instructions on the packaged henna hair color (if applicable, body art henna mixing instructions will be posted later in this article).
• Gather hair from your hairbrush, and do a strand test. If you like the results of dyeing your hair from the hairbrush, proceed with dyeing your entire head.
• Change into your "painters clothes" (old t-shirt, pants).
• Apply vaseline to the skin of your hairline and ears.
• Cover your shoulders with an old towel.
• Have your henna mixture and other supplies handy, apply gloves, and section hair.
• Make a section at the nape of the neck first, clipping all of your other hair on top of your head and out of the way, (if you have short hair you may skip this step).
• Coat the first section with your henna mixture, then create the next section, coating that one in the same way you coated the first.
• Move forward until you reach your hairline. Cover the hair of your hairline well.
• Sweep your henna-covered hair up on top of your head, and apply shower cap.
• Leave henna on according to either package instructions or recipe suggestions.
• Rinse henna out until water runs clear.

Classic Henna Recipe: Body art quality henna powder, lemon juice.

It's really that simple. The amount of henna powder you need will depend on your length of hair. The amount of lemon juice will depend on the amount of henna powder. Mix top-quality henna powder with lemon juice until it's the consistency of mashed potatoes. Then, cover it with plastic wrap and let it steep for about 12 hours. Before applying, add more lemon juice until it's the consistency of gravy. Apply to hair, and let it set for 2-4 hours.

Classic Henna Results: (will vary)

Blonde + Classic Henna = Brilliant Red

Gray + Classic Red = Copper Penny

Ash/Dark Blonde + Classic Henna = Red

Red + Classic Henna = To Dye For Red

Medium Brown + Classic Henna = Irish Setter

Dark Brown + Classic Henna = Cherry Wood

Black + Classic Henna = Black with Red Halo (in the sun)

Interested in the Classic Red recipe, but want a gentler color? Substitute half of the henna powder with powdered cassia and viola, tamer red!

Brown Henna Recipe: Two parts body art quality henna and one part indigo powder, lemon juice. Mix in the same way as the Classic Red recipe.

Brown Henna recipe results: (will vary)

Blonde + Brown Henna = Light Brown

Gray + Brown Henna = Light Brown

Ash/Dark Blonde + Brown Henna = Light Brown

Red + Brown Henna = Medium Brown

Medium Brown + Brown Henna = Medium Brown

Dark Brown + Brown Henna = Brown with warm highlights

Black + Brown Henna = Black with warm highlights

Espresso Henna Recipe: One part body art quality henna, two parts indigo powder, lemon juice. Mix in the same way as Classic and Brown.

Espresso Henna Results: (will vary)

Blonde + Espresso Henna = Dark Brown

Gray + Espresso Henna = Dark Brown

Ash/Dark Blonde + Espresso Henna = Dark Brown

Red + Espresso Henna = Dark Brown

Medium Brown + Espresso Henna = Very Dark Brown

Dark Brown + Espresso Henna = Very Dark Brown

Black + Espresso Henna = Warm Black

Raven Henna Recipe: Henna and indigo powders, lemon juice.

First, mix up henna and henna hair exactly as instructed for Classic Red Henna. Then, mix up indigo all by itself and apply to hair. Let indigo set for 1 hour, then rinse. It may take more than one application of the indigo to dye lighter colored hair black, but if you want 100% natural black hair, it's well worth the time invested.

Blonde + Raven Henna = Black

Gray + Raven Henna = Black

Ash/Dark Blonde + Raven Henna = Black

Red + Raven Henna = Black

Medium Brown + Raven Henna = Black

Dark Brown + Raven Henna = Black

Black + Raven Henna = Black

by Wahine

Using Egg and Yogurt: 

This is a quick fix solution only. If you are ready to leave the house and notice the odd stray hair then by all means reach for the razor.Shaving unfortunately, if your not cautious enough can cause razor burn (reddening and a rash develops causing discomfort in the shaven area) or you can seriously cut yourself with the blades. The major fact about shaving is it only cuts the hair above the skin, it gets nothing else. Causing the hair to grow back faster and heavier.
Pros:

• Quick solution to unwanted facial hair
• Can be relatively inexpensive; for example, upper lip, face, and eyebrows
• 6-8 weeks before having to go in to get waxed again
• Hair grows back finer

Cons:

• If your allergic to any of the ingredients in wax, the symptoms don't show up for a few days after the initial waxing
• waxing is not pain free, and causes redness, bleeding, and the area to become tender (so its recommended you don't schedule to get waxed the day of a big event)
• The hair has to be at least 1cm before you can get rewaxed

An important to remeber is that any ways to lighten hair can cause damage, even the natural ones. The only difference is that natural methods won't damage your hair as much. Also, the reason these natural methods work is because they burn your hair, hence the lightening. For this reason, it is important that you use hair masks while you are trying to lighten your hair naturally.

Understand the Types of Dandruff

Fungal Dandruff

Caused by the yeast fungus Malassezia.

Dry Dandruff

Caused by scalp dryness.

Oily Dandruff

Caused when excess sebum mixes with dirt or product build up.

Disease related dandruff


Caused by skin diseases such as psoriasis or eczema.

Home Remedies for Dandruff

Lemon
Lemon juice removes the oiliness from the scalp preventing dandruff. Lemon also help improve stickiness, and leaves your hair with a silky feel and glowing look.

Yogurt
Massage the scalp with yogurt with a few added lemon drops for at least 15 minutes before showering. Yogurt and Lemon Mix will loosen the Dandruff attached to your hair, then washing with Shampoo will help in removing then from hair easily.

Warm Water + Lemon
Use Lemon juice Rinsing method as below

• 1/4 cup of lemon juice
• 1 cup of warm water

Apply the above mixture to hair after shampoo, and leave it on for 3 to 5 minutes.

I wash my hair with baking soda once a week. During the rest of the week I use the lemon juice rinse to keep my hair clean and smelling good. However, keep in mind that you should only use this rinse twice a week.

Note: Applying too much lemon to hair can dry it out. Also, prolonged use of lemon juice can lighten your hair color.

Olive Oil + Coconut Oil 

• 10 drops of lemons juice
• 1/2 cup of olive oil
• 1/2 cup of coconut oil

Mix the oils and the lemon juice, massage onto hair, cover with shower cap and leave on for 20 minutes or longer.