Set The Dryer Temperature Set the blow dryer to the lowest temperature initially with the highest speed setting. This will help dry excess water without stripping the natural moisture and oil of the tresses. Choose a blow dryer with at least three heat settings viz. low, medium, and high and three speed settings. Avoid using high heat settings to prevent dryness. If you want to dry your hair normally, increase the heat setting to medium for faster drying....

The makarasana yoga pose is a great way to address your shoulder and back problems. It resembles the resting position of a crocodile, with its neck and face raised above the surface of the water. This asana is usually practiced to ease the strain caused by performing other poses. So, ending your yoga session with makarasana is the best practice. In this article, we give you a step-by-step how-to guide to do this pose, precautions to be taken, and some tips to make it easier....

The benefits of pavanamuktasana, also known as wind-liberating, wind-relieving, or wind-removing pose, are quite a long list to go through. In fact, it is an ideal posture to start your day with to let out the digestive gases from the stomach and intestines. It is easy to perform and suitable for beginners too. In this article, we look at the science behind this wind-relieving pose, its long list of benefits, its preparatory and follow-up postures, and precautions to take....

If you want to master the technique of curling your hair with your fingers, check out the next section. How To Do Finger Coils– A Detailed Tutorial You Will Need: Curl enhancing cream Wide-toothed comb Water in a spray bottle (optional) Rat-tail combi XA type of comb with a pointy and tail-like handle that is used by professional stylists to achieve fine and precise hairstyles. Hair clips Hairspray Blow dryer with a diffuser attachment...

Pregnancy and childbirth are common causes of FUPA in women. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jonathan Kaplan (MD, MPH) also points out that “FUPA is caused by weight gain and some patients are more genetically predisposed to developing a FUPA earlier in their weight gain.” Registered physical therapist and pelvic floor rehabilitation specialist Jenny Lee emphasizes, “There are many contributing factors to FUPA. Often in the case of women, such as genetic factors, diet, stress, age, etc....

What Is Ripped Jeans? Take your regular jeans and add a few rips, shreds, scrapes, frays, and fades to them. You have yourself ripped/distressed jeans. We cannot point to who started it, but it was part of the grunge fashion movement, but now they have practically taken over. Jeans, shorts, jackets, and you name it — they are all ripped! What Are Distressed Jeans? Ripped, distressed, or torn — one way or the other, they all mean the same....

How Did Vaping Become Popular? Vaping is considered to be a breakthrough alternative for smoking. The first vape was reportedly invented by Herbert Gilbert, a scrap metal dealer, back in the 1960s. The process of using an e-cigarette device – that comes with a liquid tank, a mouthpiece, a heating element, and a battery – is known as vaping (1). “Vaping is considered safer than smoking because it heats nicotine along with other chemicals to create the aerosol or smoke that you inhale....

Although previously permanent tattoos were removed through surgery, which would leave a scar in the inked area, laser therapy can do the job better today. So, scroll down to learn more. Permanent tattoos are meant to last forever and it is next to impossible to remove the ink leaving no traces. Earlier tattoo removal was usually done using surgery techniques which left scar marks. With recent advances in technology, laser therapy has now become the standard for removing tattoos....

Such skin tags on or around the eyes can be a little difficult to treat. This article discusses what skin tags are, why they appear on the eyelids, and how you can treat or prevent them. Keep reading! Skin tags on the eyelids are quite common. However, they can also be found on other parts of your body with skin folds – like the neck, armpits, groin, thighs, beneath the breasts, eyelids, and eyelash lines (1)....

How To Know If You Have An Authentic Louis Vuitton There are some brand basics you should know to save yourself from wasting time and money. You don’t have to have a certificate to learn the rules and know how to spot a real from a fake. Here are four easy ways to know if you have an authentic Louis Vuitton in a second. Material Louis Vuitton uses the best materials of the finest quality, which is quite apparent....

The moisturizing properties of a rich hair butter lock in moisture to your tresses and guard against breakage. It is usually made of natural oils and other hydrating agents and works well for natural and over-processed hair. The best part is – you can prepare hair butter at home. Keep reading to learn how to prepare hair butter and the right way to use it. This rich and hydrating blend of ingredients deeply nourishes and moisturizes your hair, reduces dryness and frizz, and prevents breakage....

In this article, you will learn more about what sucralose is, how it can react with your body’s metabolism, and its potential benefits and side effects. Keep reading. However, sucralose is not digested by the body (like natural sugars) to produce energy. It also adds zero calories to your diet. It can be a good substitute for sugar if you are looking to reduce your calorie intake. So, how does sucralose benefit your health?...

Energy, optimism, and confidence define Leo. They are outgoing and have a very proud and demanding nature. On the other hand, Scorpios are characterized by emotion, intensity, and sensitivity. Interestingly, they are both stubborn, and that might affect their relationship. But no matter the differences, experts believe that Leo and Scorpio are the most compatible signs in the zodiac. If you want to know more about how these signs thrive in love and friendship, we have got you covered....

What Causes Cracked Skin On The Fingertips? Although peeling or cracked skin on the fingertips is not much of a concern, it might have painful consequences. A number of factors could cause the skin on your fingertips to peel off. They are: Dry skin, especially during winters Repetitive washing of hands Use of soaps and other products with harsh chemicals Sunburn (it is often followed by dry and peeling skin a few days after the first burn) Dry, hot, and cold weather Sucking on the thumb Chopping vegetables Contact with detergents...

Clearly, alternate-day fasting or fasting twice a week will help you lose weight as well as improve your wellbeing. Here’s your ultimate guide to the OMAD diet, how it will work for you, what to eat, what foods to avoid, and the dos and don’ts. Take a look! What Is The One Meal A Day Diet? The one meal a day or OMAD diet, as the name suggests, requires the dieters to consume one meal per day instead of three meals and two-three snacks in a day....

Recent research has proven that oregano contains polyphenols (1). These polyphenols benefit your skin and hair in multiple ways. In this article, you will read more about this spicy herb, the benefits it offers, how to cook it, and ways to store it. Continue reading to know more. What Is Oregano? Strictly speaking, oregano is more of a flavor than an herb. Approximately 60 plant species that share a similar flavor and color are often labeled ‘oregano’ (1)....

Keep reading to discover the neck tightening exercises that help reduce what feels like a sagging double chin. We also discuss nutrition tips, and tell you when you may need to visit a cosmetic specialist. Keep reading! Key Takeaways There are many reasons the neck skin sags. The skin just below your face can start losing elasticity and firmness due to loss of collagen. This is a sign of aging (1)....

Sagittarius Woman: Likes And Dislikes Likes A Sagittarian woman is the textbook example of the term ‘wanderlust’. She enjoys traveling to places that are not often visited, like the offbeat road in a village or a less popular tourist location that isn’t very crowded. She likes her freedom to do things she wants, make her theories, create her philosophies, and write her destiny. She prefers being outdoors playing a sport to sitting home any day....

What Is Strep Throat? Also known as Streptococcal pharyngitis or streptococcal sore throat, it is the inflammation of the throat caused by a bacterial infection. While strep throat affects people of all ages, it is commonly seen in children between the ages of 5 and15 years. Highly infectious, strep throat can be spread through air droplets when a person sneezes or coughs. It can also spread through contact with infected surfaces such as doorknobs, utensils, etc....

Top-Rated Cocoa Butter Lotions 1. Best Long-Lasting Formula: Burt’s Bees Body Lotion With Cocoa & Cupuaçu Butters Bring your skin back to life with this hydration-boosting rich formula from Burt’s Bees. This is one of the best cocoa butter lotions out there. It contains a blend of rich cocoa butter and cupuaçu butter that gets absorbed quickly and provides your skin with lasting hydration throughout the day.Pros Clinically proven formula 24-hour moisturization 98....