Scientific studies have shown that when we get our average 64 ounces of water a day we not only look and feel healthier, but our hair benefits as well. Drinking lots of water actually helps promote not only hair growth but the health and quality of your hair as well. It’s because when you drink all that water, you are essentially filtering out all of those nasty toxins, greases and oils that can prove damaging to your hair and your scalp. When you drink water, you are essentially cleansing your body and that helps to stimulate hair growth and, most importantly, it’s not nearly as expensive as the stuff they sell on television.

When your hair shaft is dry, it’s easier for chlorine to penetrate and cause damage that can leave even the healthiest locks dry, frizzy, brittle and even green in some cases. By applying an inexpensive mixture of water and conditioner before diving in, you close up the porous shaft of the hair and add a protective shield to keep chlorine from wreaking havoc.This helps explain it more.

In a spray bottle, mix parts water with part hair conditioner, give it a shake to mix. You can use a leave in conditioner from the store shelves if you prefer. Lightly coat your hair with your concoction or the leave in before you jump into the water. Spritz hair again when you come out of the water and comb through.

Proper daily maintenance is vital to hair health, so wash daily with a good moisturizing shampoo followed by conditioner. Adding a clarifying shampoo once a week to your routine is good to help keep build-up from forming. Have fun swimming this summer and protect your hair!

Keep your tattoo covered. This means do not take the original bandage off for at least two hours after it is placed over your tattoo. Many people are quick to take off their bandage too show every one your new art, but this is a huge mistake. Once you leave the bandage on for a sufficient amount of time you should now wash your new tattoo. Use luke warm water and antibacterial soap for its cleaning. Use your hand and not any type of abrasive washcloth, sponge, or towel. For the next 3 to 5 days using a special lotion or ointment such as tattoo goo can help speed up the healing. You may notice some other things going on with your new tattoo. Scabbing and pealing is common with new tattoos. Leaving this process alone will help prevent you from damaging your tattoo. Also do not soak your new tattoo in water afterwards and try to avoid too much sun exposure as this can fade or damage your new tattoo. Once you follow all these key instructions you can then show off and admire your beautiful piece of tattoo art.

Most people tan by going out in the sun and laying out. The safest way to tan using this method is to make sure that the suntan lotion has some sunblock in it. Also, it is smart to avoid laying out in the sun while the sun is at it’s hottest. Following this tip will help all skin types not get burnt.

Another great idea for tanning that is safe is to use a self tanning lotion. These lotions are in a bottle and often look great on the skin. Choose a brand of self tanner that is known to get good results by doing research on the internet or in beauty magazines. Before applying this lotion, make sure that the skin is exfoliated and properly moisturized. This will ensure a smooth, even, tan. Follow these tips to make sure that the skin stays healthy and the risk of skin disease is greatly lowered.