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Is your haircut reflecting the real you?

I met a really good friend for lunch last week and she looked wonderful - even though she is going through a divorce, is trying to buy a house, hates her job and is thoroughly depressed!

Janice was tired and feeling that life was a struggle but still managed to look really good in a cream soft-cotton top and light fawn suede trousers. The coral lipstick added a welcome touch of colour to what would have been an extremely pale face but the icing on the cake was a softer haircut. Janice is a typical Spring Natural blonde; she looks fabulous in cut-off denim shorts, skimpy T-shirt, trainers, no socks, brown legs, just a slick of lipstick or lipgloss, and with free-flowing hair. So, when Janice recently had her hair cut into a curt bob, it was totally at odds with her innate personality - yet it obviously reflected how she felt about her life at that time! It was so good to see the bob growing out and into freedom again - this was the Janice I know and love.

Have you noticed how many women cut their hair when a relationship has broken down? Just watch those in the public eye. It's quite amazing that women choose to cut their hair as an obvious physical reminder to the world that they are reasserting their independence. And some really go for it, don't they. Talk about 'Im gonna chop that man right outta my life!

However, unfortunately, some ladies look perfectly dreadful with short hair.

I gave a talk on style to a ladies' group recently and was distressed to see so many older ladies with such severely short haircuts - especially on those with more curvy figures. Yes, I know - it's easier to manage but that shouldn't be the prerequisite. Ladies with rounded features generally look much better with some volume of hair around their face. It's usually those with angular features that can carry a shorter cut well. It seems to me that many of these older ladies have lost their desire to look good and they, too, are making a statement to the world - that in a deliberate attempt to make themselves look less feminine, they see themselves as no longer being desirable as women. This is a severe indictment of how our society treats older women and it makes my blood boil. Men seem to acquire the status of 'sophisticated' as they 'age gracefully' while women just 'go grey'! Utter poppycock!

You have the power to change the way people think about you and, more importantly, the way you think about yourself. If you think you are old and past it, then that's what people will perceive about you and they will treat you accordingly. So, let's do something about this ugly state of affairs.

Start with your hairstyle. Your hair is your crowining glory and most women feel much more confident when their hair looks good. Choose a style to suit your shape and personality, get a good cut, always keep it clean and well groomed, and start showing the world that you feel good about yourself. And don't be shy about showing yourself off - if you've got it, flaunt it!

PS. If you need a brilliant hairdresser in the Chesterfield (UK) area, go to Richard who's amazing and has saved my life (metaphorically speaking, of course!).

Hair Beauty tips

Here are some beauty tips for your hair, using products that you will probably already have in the kitchen. If nothing else, they will make you sit down and relax for 10 minutes (and that has to be a bonus!).

FIGHT DANDRUFF

After shampooing, rinse your hair with vinegar and 2 cups of warm water.

HAIR CONDITIONERS

Egg Conditioner

1 egg yolk
1/2 tsp olive oil
3/4 cup lukewarm water

Beat egg yolk until it is thick and light coloured. Slowly drizzle drops of oil into egg, beating well. Slowly add and beat the water into the egg mixture. Transfer mixture to a container. After shampooing, massage all conditioner into hair and leave on for a few minutes before thoroughly rinsing.

Protein Conditioner

Beat 1 egg white until foamy. Add to 5 tbsps plain natural yoghurt. Apply to hair in small sections at a time. Leave in for 15 minutes. Rinse.

Vinegar Conditioner

Add a tablespoon of vinegar to dissolve sticky residue left by shampoo.

Q: I often have dandruff in the winter, but lately it 'snows' even in warmer weather! I wash my hair every other day with dandruff shampoo, and I have rinsed with vinegar and even Listerine. My hair is 'normal,' not oily. Any suggestions?

A: You can put away the mouthwash, or any other preparation you've poured on your hair to get rid of the dandruff. You will be surprised just how quickly your dandruff disappears when you eliminate all refined sugars and carbohydrates from your diet and eat more foods containing essential fatty acids, like fish, omega eggs, nuts, and seeds. Flaxseed and cod liver oils are excellent sources of essential fatty acids, too. Add a multiple vitamin with at least 50 mg of vitamin B6 and 200 to 300 micrograms of selenium daily and watch the improvement.

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Make-up, Beauty, Hairstyle Tips & more

Skin care tips | Make-up tips | Hair tips | Lingerie tips | Health tips Learn the rules and play the game | Style tips | Size charts | Quotes Colour capers | Snippets to brighten your day | Top tips home Colourful Kettlewell tops - all year round

Colour Analysis Make-up Tips

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