Cosette's Beauty Pantry

Hello everyone! Check out this  hair growth chart from  NaturallyCurly.com ! 5 tips for faster, healthier hair growth: Condition & detangle:  Comb and detangle regularly with fingers or a wide-tooth comb to strengthen the muscles that hold each hair in place.  Deep condition every 2-3 days to replenish moisture. Massage your scalp:  Products containing peppermint or eucalyptus oil can increase blood flow to your follicles.  Massage your scalp for 3 minutes before washing to add an extra inch of hair growth in one year. Feed your hair:  Fruits and vegetables like asparagus, broccoli, collard greens, honeydew and mango contain nutrients essential to healthy hair.  Take supplements that contain folic acid and vitamins A,B,C,E and D. Trim only when needed:  Get trims only when you have split ends or breakage.  If you don’t see any damage six weeks or six months after your last trim, then leave it alone. Handle with care:  Avoid blow-drying  hot curling irons, colouring,

Hello everyone! We are told never to judge a book by its cover, but we think it's okay to judge a woman by her hair.  Take this quiz to see what your hair say about you. 1. How much time do you spend on your hair each morning?   A.   5-10 minutes   B.   Less than 5 minutes   C.   10-20 minutes   D.   More than 20 minutes   2. How often do you get a new hairstyle?   A.   Just a trim now and then   B.   Had the same style since high school   C.   Every chance I get   D.   Very rarely – a new style would require new  head shots  3. Regarding hair product, your bathroom:   A.   Has a couple of products my stylist convinced me to buy that I rarely use   B.   Shampoo and conditioner only   C.   Is overflowing with sprays, mousses, waxes, gels and more   D.   Has a solid inventory of the necessary basics like hairspray, smoothing serum and volumiser   4. In a word, how would you describe your hair?   A.   Pretty   B.   Caref

Hello everyone! Have you ever heard about frozen facials?  Rubbing   ice cubes   on the face is believed to improve circulation as well as ward off wrinkles   and   premature  ageing .   The beauty benefits of ice: Frozen facial - You can freeze the juice of your  favourite  fruits to transform into   ice cubes.  You can rub these   ice cubes   of fruits on your face to get the instant affect of anti-oxidants that gives a radiant complexion. Prime skin - Before applying make-up, rub   ice cubes   on your face, focusing on areas with enlarged pores. The cold water will cause pores to reduce in size and minimize their appearance under make-up.   De-puff eyes - Placing   ice cubes   on your tired and worn-out eyes can give a soothing and cooling effect to your eyes instantly.  For a stronger effect, freeze cubes of caffeinated black tea, or sliced cucumbers. Under-eye circles - You can take out the juice of cucumber and mix it with the boiled   rose water .  

Some people with naturally straight hair want curly hair.  Others have curls and straighten them out, but i s hair envy worth it? Check out this infographic to see what it takes for a straight-haired woman and a curly-haired woman to transform their look.  NaturallyCurly Do you have straight, wavy or curly hair?  Are you happy with your natural hair texture? XOXO Euphrasie85

Happy 2013 everyone! Usually I don’t make any New Year’s resolutions but this year I decided to make a list of my “beauty resolutions” ...   My 2013 beauty resolutions: Exfoliate face and body once a week.   Wear SPF 15 or higher   year-round, even during the winter months. Stop squinting!!  It can deepen fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes and on the forehead.  Never leave the house without dark sunglasses.  Make nail polish last longer   and avoid staining nails with dark colours by applying a base coat . Work out at least three times a week.  This will stimulate blood flow and circulation, resulting in healthier skin and body. Get the most out of a hair treatment  by squeezing excess water from the hair before applying.   This allows it to effectively penetrate the hair shaft. Don’t pull back hair too tightly .  Tight hair  styles can cause breakage.  Try out new DIY beauty recipes . What are your beauty resolutions for 2013?  Share them in the co