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If you are a thinning hair woman who is losing hair at a frightful rate. You need to read this. You have several options to fix thinning hair problems
The best product to use for preventing thinning hair for woman would be Mira hair oil. I say this because it is all natural and unlike other products it will not deposit chemicals into your blood stream through your scalp
You need to understand the causes of female hair loss. For women baldness is not a common trait and if it happens it is usually the result of
- poor diet
- stress
- too much chemical products
- hormone dysfunction
For the first cause of female hair loss you want to make sure that you are consuming good clean food, stop taking in fatty foods, foods with chemicals and stop eating too much sugar. Thinning hair women can be reversed by making sure you eat well and that you are getting all the nutrients you need. To stop hair loss you also want to make sure you are drinking lots of water
Thinning hair in women is not natural! And as a woman you need to be growing hair at one-half inch per month or even more – understand that all females and males lose about 100 hairs each day, but we also grow hair at a faster rate
Thinning hair and female hair loss results when the growing of hair is less than the hair loss
Thinning hair in women results because some women have a genetic predisposition to hair loss – what happens is that a group of hormones called androgens interferes with this natural process of hair growth. The common androgen hormones include: testosterone, androsteinedione, and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) — all of which are common in men’s bodies in large amounts, in female they occur in smaller amounts
And in women’s bodies in small amounts.
Female hair loss results when an over abundance of these hormones are produced which then come in contact with then binds with receptors deep within the hair follicle.- this binding is a cause of female hair loss because it causes the hair follicles to shrink
which then disrupts the natural resting and growth phases of the hair,- the result is
Female hair loss.
Another cause of thinning hair is women is hormone imbalance- in proper hormone production will tend to make females lose hairs in clumps or batches
Disease like: thyroid disorders, anemia, even chronic illness or the use of certain medications may also be the cause of female hair
Thinning hair women –women who are under stress or a lot of pressure also tend to lose hair. The solution is relaxation and some yoga, one must learn to glance the mind and keep it relaxed
And the last cause of female hair loss are the chemicals found in commercial hair products. People don’t like to talk about this but it is important, the accumulation of chemical in hair products on the scalp can clog hair pores and strangle hair follicles, allowing your hair to fall out at an alarming rate
The very best way to stop this is to use a product like Mira hair oil that cleans detoxifies the scalp, allowing your hair follicles to breathe and then grow at a fast rate!
Even if you chose to use chemical hair products, at least use them with a cleaner like Mira hair oil- it will prevent thinning hair in women
About the Author:
Rob Maraby is the author of over 25 self published books on health, beauty and marketing! Thinning hair women
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African American women encounter hair loss as frequently as other women – the only difference is a lot of it is self-inflicted without your realization. Some of the causes on hair loss in black women are uncontrollable, such as age or genetic factors. However, some of these reasons are caused due to the constant stress given to the hair from too much manipulation.
Naomi Campbell’s picture was plastered all over the newspapers, magazines and internet a few months back due to the large balding patch spotted on the side of her head. Naomi is suffering from traction alopecia, not just on the sides, but at the frontal hair line and back of her head too. Traction alopecia in Naomi’s case has been caused by years of consistently wearing weaves that are too tight. When your hair is braided tightly, not only is it painful, but it weakens your hair shaft, stretches your hair strands and eventually tears it from your scalp
Other common causes of hair loss in black women include:
* Cornrows and weaves
* Over processing the hair through chemical relaxers, hot combs, perming, and coloring
* The glues that are used in weaves
* Clogging the hair follicles with heavy conditioners and other oily products
The first step she should take is to perform a background analysis of your lifestyle (i.e. her diet, exercise, overall lifestyle) with a dermatologist. This analysis allows the common hair loss causes in black women to be eliminated. The next step should be for you to cease the use of the products and hair styling processes that put strain on your hair. Reduce the weaves, cornrows and relaxers if possible. Although it can be a daunting search, finding a hair stylist who can minimize your problem without sacrificing your overall style is an imperative step. There are a lot of hair styles you can do that add no strain on your hair. Choosing a simple hairstyle can allow your scalp to have time to heal itself. Additionally, a dermatologist may prescribe certain antibiotics to reduce the inflammation that occurs in the hair follicles. Receiving the right diagnosis as to the cause of your hair loss will enable you to choose the right course of treatment.
Finally, you may need to alter the hair products that you use on her hair. Avoid all products that contain mineral oil, sodium lauryl sulphates, sodium laureth sulphates and parabens. Although found in your everyday hair oils, shampoos and conditioners, these are the most harmful products for your scalp. They block your pores, preventing your hair from growing, cause irritation to the skin and dissolves the natural oils on your skin, causing a drying effect. You may want to consider switching to shampoos and conditioners that are created from all natural products.
Products that contain certain natural ingredients like garlic extracts or aloe vera, can counteract and treat the common causes of hair loss in black women. Similarly, natural herbs and oils, like coconut oil and Vitamin E, can provide an African American woman’s hair with the extra conditioning it needs without clogging hair follicles with unnecessary grease and oils.
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Part 6/7 – Presentation of the fine print.
Spotting and etching.
Spotting is done with just two watercolors, lamp black and burnt sienna (in tubes), mixed together accordingly. Spotting is an art and there is no magic bullet for it. Use a good magnifier. Keep a piece of paper close to test the color on it (I confess that I use the same print I am spotting on, testing the brush along its borders). Mix some brown with a little black. Use a very fine brush, almost dry, you do not want too much pigment make a huge stain on the print. Stay light and ‘build-up’ the intensity. Basically stay lighter than you think.
I find spotting relaxing but many consider it annoying. Sometimes I serialize the process, I keep all the prints in front of me and starting with the darkest parts I spot all the shadows for example, then all the mid tones and finally the highlights, adding drops of water to the watercolor mix. More difficult is etching with a scalpel the black dots. These come from particles in suspension in the metals. If you have too many, there is something wrong with your mixing technique or with your solutions, try to filter them (also always handle your bottles with care without shaking them).
Keep in mind that you will get some black spots, so better getting used to get rid of them. Use a quality scalpel. Almost every spotting session I change the blade with a new one so buy plenty. Of course you do not want to make a hole in the print, so stay light. Every now and then stop, put a little piece of thin paper on the spot and, with the back of your nail, just stroke gently to push the raised paper fibers down. Use an easy paper such as Crane’s, as recommended earlier.
Hand made papers, such as Gampi, have very long fibers, which means that they are very difficult to etch. Some printers use white pigment to cover the spot and then use water colors to bring the now white spot to the correct density. Having tried that with disastrous results, I prefer to etch them out. If you ruin a print, do not throw it away. Keep them for practice, or in the future, you may want to experiment something new. For example right now I am testing a glossy varnish, some time ago I tried toning, hand coloring etc.
Mounting.
Mounting requires first some acid free watercolor paper (45lbs/96gsm) to make the corners. Just get an A4 pad at the local art shop and after cutting some sheets in 1/2″ strips fold and cut them to make four simple corners. You will be using acid free tape to stick the corners to the mount board. Here in Europe we have a wonderful acid free tape called PH7 which is self-adhesive and easy to remove with a hair dryer. You do not want to buy the one that you have to wet to become sticky or the very expensive type made of cotton. I cut a 2″ piece of tape, then cut it in two strips and apply it over two corners, so with 4″ you make the four corners. The mount board is of course a completely personal choice. I use Colormount Museum 100% cotton with an off-white ivory tint, this board matches my prints perfectly.
Should you sell or present your prints mounted and bevel window over matted? Always! Never sell (let alone show to a gallery) a print unmounted. The first reason is because it will look poor and cheap. Second, because you do not know how or where the customer will have it mounted. Third, because the viewer will see the black borders (from the brush strokes) which as already said destroy the dark shadows in the image. I can not believe there are printers who prefer the brushed borders shown – which are parts of the process anyway and not of the actual image – just to show off that the paper is hand coated, hence valuable? I do not see any other reason). Fourth, because you will sign the print itself, but you will also sign and probably number the over mount just below the print, and the verso of the mount will be also signed and possibly have a stamp with pertinent information such as date, title etc. Since we use corners tabbed mounting, the print will be easy to remove from the mount, should this become necessary. The two parts, mount and over mount, will be hinged on one side with the same acid free tape. The mount must not be closed with adhesives or other techniques, so to leave easy access to the print for inspection and removal, should something happen to the mount.
The size of the mount is also important. For transit, presentation, and storage, a print up to 8×10″ should be mounted to at least 13×15″. This leaves nice borders all around with the advantage of a lower cost (you can make three complete mounts with a full sheet), including a lower postage cost too if you sell mail order.
Personally, if I know that the artwork will be framed and hung, I try to offer it mounted to 16×20″ (for an 8×10″) because a larger mount greatly enhances the value and aesthetical quality of a print (if I know that a print will be framed I usually print it slightly lighter too). I use a simple Excel spreadsheet to help calculate the borders when mounting. I usually have a PC near my framing area, with both Photoshop and Excel loaded during the mounting session. This way I can quickly check the exact negative (print) size with Photoshop and calculate with Excel the correct borders to cut.
No need to mention, of course, that you will be using a pencil (never inks) to sign and date your prints, as well as the mount. If you want to write more details such as print name and your own details, do not use adhesive stickers on the back of the mount, they will become yellow and detach after a relatively short time and should be avoided. If you do not have a stamp (with alcohol based ink which dries immediately) just use a pencil.
Each print should have its own Certificate of Authenticity. In it you will give details about the materials, medium, date, editioning and any other pertinent information such as guarantee or details about yourself if you want to. Something simple like this maybe:
Luca Paradisi Fine Art Photography in Platinum/Palladium
June 8, 2009
Frank Linn
221 Jane Street
Newton, MA 02461
United States
Title: After Sunset
Negative: 2004
Print: 2009
Edition: No. 11 of 24
Paper: platinum/palladium metals on Cranes Crest natural watercolor acid free paper
Mount: Colormount series 200, museum standards cotton board
Archival prints are guaranteed for life. Reproduction of the images is not permitted.
…followed by your signature, web site etc.
Many photographers I know also attach a separate document with a short resume about themselves, past exhibitions etc. I have also seen others including a short note to explain the process.
When you are finished with mounting, you can finally sign, date and number (if you are editioning) your artwork. Final touches (after a thorough final inspection) are a sheet of acid free paper or some other vellum above the print (under the bevel window) to further protect it, and clear polystyrene to wrap it up for safe transit and the “gift” look. When I ship, I use 3mm MDF sheet boards cut to size to wrap the mounted prints, they work very well even when shipping overseas, and your customers will receive a good impression even before looking at the artwork itself. (Tip: cut 1cm strips of foam core and fit them all around the print. If the package contains more prints or a framed print just cut more strip and stack them). My personal statistics: when mounted to 13×15″ the risk of damage, wherever you ship, is almost nil. When mounted to 16×20″, I have had some slight damage (bent corners etc.) a few times over several years, so not bad. With dimensions larger than that, I tried once two 24×28″ prints and they got damaged badly, so I now stick to smaller prints for on line sales.
Final thought about mounting and presenting: sadly, beautiful prints ruined by a poor presentation, cheap mount board or bad cutting technique are not so rare. I have seen prints corner mounted with cheap plastic tabs and even prints taped directly on the corners with common clear tape. I have also received prints wrapped in used cardboard with washing soap adverts on it. The same care used when photographing and printing should be applied to the final stages of the process too.
Framing.
Covering framing in detail would go beyond the scope of this article, I can, however, offer some advice. First, many artists prefer to leave the framing part to the local framer, thinking it is something of a science, or that they need special equipment. I would advise against that for the same reasons mentioned when mounting. It is not true that you have to invest heavily in materials for framing. I use only two different aluminum frames (dark brown and black in a very simple and minimalist finish). These can be purchased normally pre-cut from framing suppliers (to cut aluminum moldings requires industrial machinery) and minimum quantities are usually quite low. The only thing you have to do is calculate how many meters you need depending on your chosen dimensions, in my case for example these are 13×15″ and 16×20″.
Aluminum frames such as Nielsen’s look good, suit perfectly art prints, and of course are acid free and eternal. Assembling the frame with the supplied hardware takes only a few minutes. To finish the frame I use 5mm foam core for the back panel, and acrylic, which has the advantage of being shatter proof for safe transit and easier to handle and cut than glass (although more expensive and prone to scratches but then again it does not have the horrible greenish tint of glass). An utility knife and a screwdriver are the only tools you need to frame.
If you get a price list from a framing supplier you will notice that the final price of a 16×20″ frame is less than you may think (about $5/6 per meter – you need two meters to make a 16×20″ frame – plus a sheet of backing board and another of acrylic, so less than $15 for a complete frame) and a good opportunity to make some further profit on the sale of the print, let alone the advantage of doing the job yourself in minutes.
Part 7/7 will discuss selling your work and final words.
About the Author:
Luca Paradisi has been an internationally collected artist and fine art printmaker for many years. For more fine art photography inspiration you can visit his web site at artblackandwhite.com where he shows his work which includes landscapes, still life, abstracts, and architectural.
Introduction
Hair loss is a wide spread problem among the middle aged Americans, specifically among the men. Hair loss in men is likely to occur primarily between late teen-age years and age 40-50, in a generally recognizable “male-pattern” baldness known as androgenetic alopecia. Hair loss is inevitable for many people, though there are remedies out there than can help to prevent such a thing from happening.
Baldness
When discussing baldness, which affects an estimated 40 million men and 20 million women in the United States, the topic is generally about a hereditary condition called androgenetic alopecia. Another cause of baldness is abuse of street drugs like cocaine and many others which do cause hair loss. Another type of baldness that results from hair styling actually can be permanent: Wearing hair pulled so tightly that it places tension on the scalp can result in a condition called traction alopecia.
Incidence of pattern baldness varies from population to population based on genetic background. Men who start losing their hair at an early age tend to develop more extensive baldness. Of course, aside from all these scientific reasons, baldness could be linked to intellect or wisdom simply because people go bald as they age and become more experienced. Baldness has, in recent years, in any case become less of a (supposed) liability due to an increasing fashionable prevalence of very short, or even completely shaven, hair among men, at least in western countries.
Causes
There are many myths regarding the possible causes of baldness and its relationship with one’s virility, intelligence, ethnicity, job, social class, wealth etc. Causes of hair loss can be things such as allergy, prescription drugs side effects and nutrition deficiencies. Some causes, such as hormonal changes, are considered natural, while others signal serious health problems. A biopsy helps determine if the hair follicles are normal; if they are not, the biopsy may indicate possible causes.
Treatments
If you think your hair loss is permanent, and would like to stop the loss and regrow hair, there are several prescription and other medical treatments available for you to consider. Using a natural hair restoration product eliminates all the potential side effects that come with chemically derived treatments, including sexual side effects. There is no cure, but there are many treatments for this male pattern hair loss. There are natural treatments, which work just as well or even better and what is more importantly, they don’t have any side effects. There are some herbal/natural treatments which involve a use of ingredients like green tea, ginko biloba, saw palmetto, pygeum africanum and stinging nettle. As with any condition, it is important that you see a physician to have your symptoms properly evaluated and treatments discussed with your doctor or holistic practitioner.
Conclusion
I think one of the reasons many people have come to believe that hat-wearing isconnected to hair loss is because many men who are losing their hair favor hats to hide that fact. Hair loss is a common part of growing old for many men across the world. Hair loss is only permanent if the living part of the hair, the root, is damaged. The good news is that hair loss in men is treatable and in some cases can even be stopped.
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Hair loss is only permanent if the living part of the hair, the root, is damaged. The good news is that hair loss in men is treatable and in some cases can even be stopped. Find out more about Hair Loss Prevention.
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Clogged drains is not just nasty, they can also give you headaches. Drains can be impacted by hairs (in your bathroom) and bits of food stuffs (in your kitchen sink). It is really necessary to clear out clogged rains as it is annoying to have a slow draining bathroom or sink.
Natural products such as vinegar, baking soda and a plunger will do all your problems with drains. But you may also use natural cleaning products with this as they are more efficient and safer.
So before you start with the cleaning, you have to prepare your own cleaning solution. Mix one part of vinegar (preferable white vinegar) and five parts of water in a spray bottle or any container.
You can also make use of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) or borax mixed with white vinegar. Do not forget to wear utility gloves with the next steps as these may get nasty. Remove the screw on your drain first to ensure access.
Pour your cleaning solution down the drain (kitchen sink or bathroom drain) and leave it for at least 20 minutes or you can use baking soda solution with this and you will notice that the foamy concentration will effectively clear your drains. After 20 minutes, pour hot water (preferably freshly boiled water) on your drain.
Use your long plunger to agitate the impacted material. You may also want to block sink overflow to build suction Again, flush your drain with hot water. Allow water to completely drain. Repeat the previous steps until there are no visible stuffs that clog up your drain.
Remember that this method works best if your drain is clogged up completely. After doing the steps and repeating them twice or thrice, you should see an improvement. If after how many times you still fail to see any progress, contact professional help.
Concentrated vinegar solution is very much available through your natural food grocery store. It works best at dissolving clogs. When choosing plungers, it is preferable to buy a small size sink plunger that is available at hardware stores.
A small amount of salt, when poured directly into the clogged drain may unfreeze drain pipes. This is most useful when the pipes are exposed to very low temperatures or during winter. De-freezing your clogged drain is necessary in order to effectively flush water during the winter season.
However it is unnecessary and at the same time dangerous to use the previously mentioned salt technique when you are using other chemicals. It is possible to encounter corroded or rusty drain pipes. You may want to use rust removal products when using this and you are sure that rusty drainpipes will be gone for good.
Just a few warnings, concentrated vinegar or acetic acid, being acidic, can cause skin, eyes, throat and nose irritations. So make sure that you avoid contact with your skin, clothing and especially your eyes. Never ever play “mad scientist” when formulating your solutions and cleaning your drains.
Do not experiment with cleaning products as most chemical products are caustic and hazardous to you. Consider using natural cleaning products as they are especially produced to eliminate the dangerous effects to your health and to your house.
Some products, particularly chemical products, are very virulent that it may even require protective barriers making it difficult for you to efficiently do your cleaning. These natural products, however, does not even require much scrubbing so you can clean with ease!
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Make up your own natural cleaning product and use this on your clogged drain. Learn more about these natural cleaning products and discover how effectively it clears up your clogged drain! Try these organic cleaning products and see for yourself!
Black braided hairstyles are very popular with singers, hip hop artists, sportsmen and movie stars. Braided hair is the latest trend and in-thing. The young generation likes this style because it looks cool and modern. Braided hair styles can be adorned by anyone. Men and women are often seen spotting braids in all the hip and happening places.
Special braiding is easy to learn, but it is easy to mess up without necessary training. There are basic steps and procedures that stylists have to learn before they start working on someone else’s hair style. A couple of the most significant things to learn before styling somebody’s hair is what tools will be required and how to set up a hair braiding post.
However, just because braids are considered to be a classic, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you can’t get a fun and exciting style out of them. The good thing about the “crisscross” look is that they can add sophistication, make you look younger or give you an instant makeover, depending on the style that you will be going for.
Braids of various styles can be seen on many heads all over the world. The African heritage members of our society brought the braids to the world, and the braids have taken on a life of their own.
Thousands of fashion models, stay at home moms, businessmen, teenagers, and even small children wear some type of braid upon their head. The style is easy to maintain, and the look is fashionable. Women like braids because it is easy to alter into different looks for different occasions and situations.
The good thing about sporting a braided style with black and African American hair is that there is something that you can do to make it suited for every type of occasion. Whether you’re spending a day out with your friends, rearing to go to work or if you have a red carpet-like social event that you want to attend, you can vary your braids to go along with your look and outfit.
Paracord will shrink when it gets wet, so you before you start to braid your leash, the paracord MUST be preshrunk. You will do this by soaking the paracord in hot water for five minutes and then hanging it to dry. You can speed up the drying process by putting the wet paracord in a pillowcase, knotting it closed, and placing it in the dryer.
Braided hair has both aesthetic and historical significance. Interwoven strands bound together in elegant formations, being beautifully practical. Functionally, braids keep hairs out of our face, so we are able to carry on the work of the day. Aesthetically, braids are an accessory to frame the face and accessorize the head. Many cultures throughout history have created braids that hold special significance relating to age, religion, status, etc.
A fishtail is a two-strand braid. To make it, divide a single section of hair in two, then lay them one-over-another like you would in a normal braid. Pull them together, so as to tighten the plait.
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