More interesting hair trivia

Here's another interesting collection of some fascinating and little known facts about hair and hair care products:
hair facts

Hair is made of keratin, an extremely strong protein, largely responsible for hair health. The thicker the layer of keratin, the healthier the hair.

Ceramides and proteins are found naturally just under the hair cuticle-which lies flat on a shaft of hair, making it look smooth and shiny. When the hair is damaged, ceramides are the first casualty.

The first synthetic dye was invented in 1907. Most permanent dyes use hydrogen peroxide- it softens and breaks down the melanin in the hair, while another chemical paints a new color onto the 'blank' hair.

Camel's hair brushes are not made of camel's hair. They are named after the inventor, a Mr Camel. the brush can actually be made from the fur of oxen, goats, ponies or squirrels.

The very first hair dryers were actually vacuum cleaners adapted for drying hair! The modern dryer, as we know it today was invented in 1890.

Hair styling gel is not a new phenomenon. A vegetable oil mixed with imported resin from pine trees was found on the hair or a naturally mummified 'bog man' found in Dublin, Ireland, dating 300 BC.

The curling iron was developed in 1875 by a Frenchman, Marcel Grateau. Majorie Joyner invented a 'wave machine' patented in 1928, which curled or permed hair for a relatively longer period. Today you can choose from alkaline perms to milder acid ones for curling or straightening hair.

Amino acids are vital proteins that strengthen the hair. During the normal lifespan of three years per strand of hair, the amino acid content decreases by up to 50 percent. So a little care goes a long way.

Brushes were used as early as 2,500, 000 years ago in the cave painting sof Altamira in Spain and Périgod in France. These early paintbrushes were later adapted for hair grooming.

Removing unwanted hair dates back to the time of the ancient Egyptians, Romans and Greeks who used abrasion (pumice stones) as a way to remove hair and Native Americans and Pacific Islanders are believed to remove hair by scraping with seashells. The earliest means of chemical hair removal dates back to the ancient Turks, who used a concoction known as "rusma". Rusma is a combination of yellow sulphide of arsenic, quicklime, and rose water.

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Highly Effective Indian Home remedies For Delayed Periods

Delayed periods or Irregular menstrual periods have become very common these days for a lot of women in their reproductive age and they suffer great agonies when their period does not come on time. A delay of 4-5 days may be fine but if it exceeds 8 days, then it's certainly a cause for concern. In this post, I'll be sharing highly effective Indian home remedies for your delayed periods . I'd been a long sufferer of irregular periods during my teenage to early twenties. I've tried most of the recipes here, along with Kapalabhati pranayama, yoga poses, mudras and other lifestyle habits. Now my periods are extremely regular like clockwork; not a day less or more than 28. When I look back, I'm surprised how I managed those years of anxiety and fear about my late periods.

The ache of acne (pimples)

Acne is often the bane of a pretty face. It is painful more emotionally than physically, for the scar that it leaves behind can last for a lifetime, adding to one’s miserable look & feeling. No doubt many expensive skin care clinics have mushroomed in ever nook & corner, offering to clear all the scars & blemishes on the face, but they are very expensive & charge exorbitant price for each sitting; not everyone can afford them. So why not try out this simple skin care regimen to minimize the damage caused by acne & as far as possible prevent its eruption.

Aspirin for acne-prone skin

Aspirin has been around for a long time and its health benefits are wide and varied. Aspirin , or acetylsalicylic acid is a salicylate drug, often used as an analgesic to relieve minor aches and pains , as an antipyretic to reduce fever , and as an anti-inflammatory medication. Aspirin's greatest benefit is reducing cardiovascular events including heart attacks and strokes. According to the American Heart Assoc. virtually all women are at risk of heart disease and doctors should more strongly consider prescribing a daily aspirin for their female patients. There is growing evidence to suggest regular aspirin use may reduce cancer and dementia as well. Investigators from the Women's Health Study have reported important new findings demonstrating that aspirin reduces the risk of a first stroke in women. When given to someone immediately after a heart attack, aspirin decreases death by 25%.

Comments

Renuka10:07 AM
Beautiful Gorgeous Hair Mask
Grind fenugreek (methi) seeds soaked in water overnight. Massage this paste on scalp and hair and leave it for15-20 minutes. Wash it off with a mild shampoo. This paste is good for all types of hair problems, viz. dandruff, falling hair, thinning of hair, baldness, split hair, etc.
Padmaja10:11 AM
your hair tips are great
Komal9:07 AM
VERY good info!! Thanks.
Varada8:40 AM
Waxing is an inexpensive method of hair removal which can be done at home. You can also shave your legs and underarms. There is no permanent method of hair removal that can be carried out at home, so far. Also, scrubbing your body gently with a pumice stone when in the shower, gradually reduces hair growth over a period of time.
Vadehi8:44 AM
The best way to remove unwanted hair is to wax it. Don't wax your face however. Wax your legs, arms and armpits. Thread your eyebrows, chin if required, and upper lip.