Natural hair colour lightners.

Hey Dolls,

Since I was a child I have been obsessed with haircare, I always boasted about my long perfectly straight hair but secretly always despised my pitch black hair colour, especially because my sister had brown hair. But I still never had the courage to just colour them and face any sort of damage. Therefore even now when I'm 21 years old, I still have untouched hair, but sometimes I use these tricks to make my hair colour almost brown. These tricks work for virgin as well as treated hair, also on any hair colour & type, so do let me know how these worked for you.

Lemon Juice

I heard about this tip first in the conversation between Skylar White & Marie Schrader in Breaking Bad. Being the curious kid that I am, I read up on this on Livestrong & found out that this natural beauty remedy has been around for forever, which is a testament to the fact that it actually works! According to Livestrong, when the citric acid in lemon juice heats up in the sun, it opens hair cuticles and lifts out the pigment. Just squeeze some lemon juice into a spray bottle, dilute with water (3 times the amount of  lemon juice), and then spritz into your hair before you head outside. (P.S. If you’ve ever used lemon juice to keep a cut apple from browning, you’ve already witnessed its amazing bleaching properties!)

Chamomile Tea

Chamomile is another natural hair lightener, said to be more gradual than lemon juice and therefore better for brunettes. It can be applied directly or added to shampoo or conditioners. Click here for more information.

Rhubarb

Instead of bleaching, rhubarb and rhubarb root bring a yellow that gives medium-light brown or dark blonde hair a lighter hue. Some recipes use just the rhubarb stalk (boil in water, then use the liquid to rinse through hair), others combine it with the powdered rhubarb root or even chamomile, and some use wine to steep the rhubarb. Click here for recipe

Honey

I’ve never tried this one myself, but if anything I’m sure that honey would be deeply conditioning. As Livestrong explains, honey contains the enzyme peroxide, which is an effective lightener when mixed with distilled water to activate it. Plus, your hair will smell yummy and feel soft post-honey treatment. please also view this article for more information.

Beer

Yes, beer. Beer is another method that I’ve tried & I can swear by its lightening properties (Refinery29). Use a light beer of course, and just keep in mind that you might not want to try this method right before you go to a family get-togethers. Bonus: The B vitamins and proteins in beer will repair damaged stands too.


None of these methods are a true replacement for salon highlights of course. But if you’re just looking to add a little extra brightness to your mane, these all-natural methods are pretty impressive considering the ease, availability, and low cost. Also, keep in mind that you may not see dramatic results immediately. I recommend repeating these DIY beauty treatments frequently to gradually lighten your locks over time.

Hope you use these tricks & do let me know if you have ever tried any of these or any other DIY hair highlighters? 

XOXO,
Anshika Agarwal

The Ultimate guide to Bangs

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Bangs are one of the easiest ways to change your look without having to sacrifice length of your hair or make a dramatic change in color. But for such a quick hair makeover, there’s still a lot to consider before making the cut. As you know, I recently cut bangs myself, so I thought I’d share a few of the tips I learned in the process. Here is my comprehensive beauty guide to cutting bangs…

Get inspired.From blunt, heavy bangs to wispy, side-swept bangs, there’s a lot of variety in the fringe family. Before making the cut, I suggest you spend plenty of time looking through magazines or on Pinterest and gathering inspiration. Then, take these reference images to your hairstylist when you go to get your bangs cut. When I cut my fringe, I had a modern Brigitte Bardot look in mind and I brought along plenty of inspiration images to work with.Find the right fringe for your face.Once you identify what type of bangs you like, ask yourself how they will suit your face. While short, micro-fringe may have looked chic on Audrey Hepburn, that doesn’t mean it’s right for everybody. Blunt, eyebrow-length bangs are a good option if you have a long, narrow face because they will make your face appear more oval. Soft, side-parted bangs look lovely on heart-shaped faces. Long, side-swept bangs look good on almost anyone. You can straighten them or wear them wavy if you have natural curls. However, everyone’s face shape and hair texture is a little different, which leads me to my next tip…Try on a hairpiece.Even if you have a whole collection of inspiration images saved at this point, you’ll still want to try your bangs on for size. After a rather unfortunate bob incident a few years ago, I’ve made a habit of visiting a wig store before making any drastic changes to my cut or color (it makes for a pretty fun adventure). Find a clip-on bang that matches your hair color and texture as closely as possible, and see what you will look like before making the actual cut.Be prepared for monthly maintenance.Many people don’t realize how fast their hair really grows until they have bangs. While most hairstylists don’t charge just for bang trims, it can be a pain to keep running back and forth to your salon every six weeks. Side-swept bangs require less maintenance, but blunt cuts can start falling across your eyes as soon as four weeks after you last cut them. So, unless you’re a pro when it comes to at-home trims, be prepared to stop by your stylist regularly to maintain the shape and length of your fringe.One more thing to remember is that you can always trim more but you can’t grow it back immediately, so start with longer bangs and go from there. Also, know that when the time comes to grow out your bangs, the process may take a while. Be prepared to get creative with your hairstyles and hair accessories while you are waiting for your fringe to grow long enough to blend in with the rest of your hair.Are you considering cutting bangs?

Hairbrush and Comb guide

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With makeup brushes, having at least 10 basic brushes is recommended. But with hairbrushes, you probably only need 2 or 3 brushes tops. Choosing the right hairbrush has everything to do with your hair type and how you style your tresses on a regular basis. The curly haired girl is not going to need a paddle brush most of the time, and if you have a pixie cut there’s no need for a detangling comb.

So, without further ado, here are the brush basics…

Paddle Brush: A multitasking brush great for detangling hair, ensuring that you get a smooth blowout, or adding volume to your crown.
Shop It: Aveda Wooden Paddle Brush

Bristled Round Brush: Another multitasking hairbrush great for adding waves, bounce, and shine to your blowout.
Shop It: Fekkai Large Round Brush

Ceramic or Metal Round Brush: A vented brush, which allows air to pass through and dry your strands from every angle. The metal barrel heats up under your hairdryer, acting as a curling iron during your blowout.
Shop It: Drybar Full Pint Medium Round Brush

Boar- and Nylon- Bristled Metal Brush: A versatile brush that has a use on both curly and straight hair. Boar bristles are great for creating tension, so if you have curly hair, this is a good brush for a blowout. If you have thick straight hair, this is also a good brush for adding curl.
Shop It: Warren-Tricomi Salon Small Thermal Metal Brush

Small Boar-Bristled Brush:  A small brush ideal for taming unruly bangs.
Shop It: Mason Pearson Pocket Boar Bristle Bush

Boar-Bristled Oval-Cushioned Brush: A multitasking brush good for just about anything other than a blowout. This brush can be used to smooth down flyaways, brush out curls, and softly tease the hair.
Shop It: Mason Pearson ‘Handy Bristle’ Hair Brush

Detangling Hairbrush or Comb: A hair tool designed to detangle wet hair.
Shop It: Tangle Teezer Detangling Hair Brush

Parting or “Rat Tail” Comb: A basic styling comb with a tapered handle. The head can be used for finishing and styling, while the pointed handle can be used for parting or separating sections of hair with ease.

Shop It: Mason Pearson ‘Tail’ Comb