How to Make 2016 Your Best Skin Year Yet

How to Make 2016 Your Best Skin Year Yet: A New Year inspires new beginnings and new routines. So this year, why not make a fresh start with your skin care? Try our five tried-and-tested skin care habits for a glowing complexion all year long.



complexion all year long.

1. 365 DAYS OF SPF
Sun exposure is the main accelerator of ageing, which makes sunscreen the ultimate anti-ager. But that doesn’t mean you should put away the SPF as soon as the sun goes in; you should be wearing it 365 days a year.

Studies indicate that over 70% of the sun exposure you get in a lifetime is happening when you least expect it – like when you’re sat by a window or walking to the car. What’s more, UV rays damage ceramides (the good fats in your skin that prevent dryness), so SPF will keep your skin well hydrated too. Convinced?

2. KEEP IT CLEAN
Leaving your makeup on overnight can trap ageing free radicals onto your skin as you sleep, as well as clogging your pores, which can lead to breakouts. You also want to get rid of the day’s dirt and pollution, so be sure to always cleanse before bedtime. Why, you may ask, do you then need to wash your face again when you wake up? The answer is simple: cleansing your face in the morning will remove toxins, oil and dead skin cells that build-up on your skin while you sleep.

Take your cleansing routine to the next level and invest in a cleansing brush. It’s a deeper exfoliating technique that will whip away pollution and dirt. Don’t see washing your face as a chore, but as a key step to getting the skin you’ve always wanted!

”The skin is the body's largest organ and our first line of defense against the environment."
3. SUPPLEMENT WITH A SERUM
Perhaps you already use a moisturising cream, but have you added a serum to your skin care routine yet? Here’s why you should: serums boost radiance, target fine lines, lift the skin, enhance the efficacy of your other products – need we go on? Because they have a higher concentration of active ingredients and a water-based formula, they can penetrate the skin faster and deeper. If you cut down on alcohol, sugar and salt too, you’re a few steps closer to more radiant-looking skin.

4. GET TO KNOW YOUR NIGHT TIME PRODUCTS
Performing a nighttime specific routine can help repair your skin and control the rate at which it ages. While you sleep your skin gets to work recovering from a day of battling environmental aggressors, so after you cleanse and tone, make a good-habit of applying a restorative night cream. Look for one that suits your needs, for example if you’re targeting the first signs of ageing, try True Perfection, or if sagging skin is a concern opt for Ultimate Lift

5. SUPPLEMENT YOUR SKIN CARE
The skin is the body's largest organ and our first line of defense against the environment. It defends us from microorganisms, UV rays, heat, water and pollution, so it’s important to keep it healthy. To do this, you need a balanced diet that includes vitamins, minerals and antioxidants (amongst other things). Omega-3 fatty acids, which can be found in oily fish or as a supplement, keep our skin healthy and hydrated. But fish oil isn’t the only thing from the ocean that can improve your skin: A staxanthin is a pigment found in algae and in Pacific salmon – it’s what gives salmon its pinkish colour. A daily supplement improves elasticity, hydration, and reduces wrinkles.

Hello 2016, hello to the best skin of your life!

9 Rules For Caring For Dyed Hair

9 Rules For Caring For Dyed Hair: Dying your hair can be expensive. But what if we told you that some simple changes to your beauty routine could protect and prolong your colour? Here are nine tips for keeping your dye-job intact.



1. Don’t over rinse your hair in the shower. Because dyed hair is more porous, it absorbs and releases water easier, causing the colour to fade. Minimise shower time with a leave-in conditioner.
2. Wash your hair with luke warm water rather than hot water; the hotter the water, the quicker the dye will fade.
3. Treat your hair with specialised shampoo and conditioning products that work to prevent dye being washed out. A weekly hair mask will boost moisture and conserve your hair colour.
4. If your current shade is very different from your natural colour, patch up the roots every three to four weeks. If it’s a similar colour, you can hold-off for four to six weeks.
5. D.I.Y dyers should always dye their roots first. Protect sensitive areas by applying colour to the mid-section and tips 10 minutes before rinsing.
6. Trim your ends every few months. The healthier your hair is, the longer it will hold onto colour.
7. Hydrate hair with a serum, paying special attention to your roots. A serum enriched with Argan or Burdock oil will nourish hair without leaving it greasy.
8. Avoid hot tools that will dry out your hair and pick away proteins leaving you with a rough texture. If you’re addicted to hair dryers and straighteners then make sure you use a heat protecting spray every time.
9. Stay out of the sun. UV light damages your hair as much as your skin, drying it out and causing your colour to fade: put on a hat if you’re spending the day outdoors.

6 makeup tricks to slim your face

6 makeup tricks to slim your face: If you’re after razor sharp cheek bones, but haven’t been gifted the features naturally, don’t fret! There are a few simple techniques you can borrow from the world of contouring to subtly define and enhance your features in seconds – we show you how.




WHAT YOU’LL NEED: 
A matte bronzer or foundation 
A highlighting product
Appropriate brushes (good blending is essential!)
An eyebrow kit and a volumising mascara


1. DEFINED CHEEKBONES
Choose a matte bronzer or foundation that is two shades darker than your natural skin colour. Pucker your lips, and use a makeup brush to draw a diagonal line from the hollow of your cheek to your ear. Once you’ve blended the colour, follow by sweeping a highlighter across the apples of your cheeks.

Watch our contouring video for more tips!

2. CHISELED JAWLINE
Use a fluffy brush to sweep a bronzer along your jawline; this will add definition. Then take a darker shade and apply it underneath your chin, blending the bronzer down your neck to create depth.

3. SLIM YOUR NOSE
Create the illusion of a slimmer nose by sweeping a darker powder or foundation down either side of the bridge of your nose. Then take a highlighter and swoosh it down the centre of your nose. Blend the shades together with a makeup brush and you’ve got a slimmer nose in seconds!

View our step-by-step tutorial to contouring your nose.

4. STROBE
The strobing technique uses highlighter products to draw attention to the centre of your face, slimming it down. To do it, you’ll need to dab a highlighter along the bridge of your nose, across your eyebrow bones, at the centre of your chin and above your Cupid’s bow.

5. PRONOUNCED EYEBROWS
Full brows will balance a rounder face shape. If you have skinny eyebrows, fill them in with a brow powder and create a pronounced arch to lift your face and to draw attention to your eyes.

6. WIDE EYES, TRIM FACE
Dark lipstick can make your lips look thinner and plump your face, so focus on your eye makeup instead. Eyeliner and volumising mascara (like this one by The One) is a great way to make your eyes pop!

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The Lip Trends You Have to Try

The Lip Trends You Have to Try: This season it’s all about the lips. But the summer’s high-impact shades have been softened for autumn. From stained, youthful pouts, to bold, berry hues, this season let your lips do the talking.

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Banish dry lips once and for all!

Here is more tips from our beauty school abroad. Oriflame is in over 60 countries and this countries beauty school is glad to share this tips with us.

 

 

 

Dry lips can the uncomfortable result of weather changes. If you can use some help, please read here how you can banish dry lips once and for all, for example with the miracle jar!

HYDRATE
Did you know that you lose more fluid through your lips than any other body part? Too much moisture loss could cause the skin of your lips tight and cracking – that is why it is so important to your body to hydrate with eight glasses of water a day!

, WALKING, READING, NOT!
Yes, we know that it is tempting to your lips to pick and out to bite, especially when they are dry. But irritation may cause wounds, which need time to heal and can lead to infections. Just do it!

BEESWAX

Purchase a lip balm to beeswax (such as us wonder jar or: Tender Care) because this moisture inclose, protects against infections and as a shield against the weather functions. Funny fact – Oriflame sells every minute as many as seven Tender Care products!

"Through your lips you lose the most moisture compared with other parts of the body..."

COVER UP

If it is very cold or windy outside, you can cover your mouth the best with a scarf. So are your lips protected from leanness and dryness.

EXFOLIATE
Use a soft lipscrub once a week to remove dead skin cells. Or massage your lips gently with an old toothbrush. Then use a soothing lip balm.

SPF
Just like the rest of your skin to your lips are protected from the harmful effects of the Sun. Always bring sunburn – whatever the weather – or use a lip balm with an SPF.

LICK YOUR LIPS OFF
When saliva on your lips is ' washes ' this the natural has an of your lips, whereby those dryer.

GOOD FOOD
Your power supply has affected the health of your lips. Food that is high in vitamin A (such as eggs, milk and carrots) helps restore your lips, while vitamin E that you ingest through especially leafy vegetables, evens out your skin and fine lines.  

BREATH ...
Avoid dry out your lips to breathe through your nose instead of your mouth.

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Cosmetics – How to profit from the huge demand for beauty and personal care products in Africa

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Did you know that cosmetics, beauty and personal care products in Africa are a multi-billion dollar business opportunity?

If my guess is right, you very likely used soap in the shower this morning and applied some hair and body lotion afterwards?

Maybe you didn’t stop there. You probably put some deodorant under your arms and sprayed some perfume on your ready clothes?

If you’re a woman, it gets more interesting because you may have used some makeup – lipstick, face powder, mascara, eye liners and a host of other stuff!

Why do we all do these same things every day?

The answer is simple:

‘Looking and feeling good’ is a basic need in our lives and a huge deal in today’s modern society.

The volume of cosmetics (personal care and beauty products) you personally use every year should give you an idea of the scale of the personal care products business in Africa.

Yes, you got it right – it’s a multi-billion dollar business!

I wrote this article to open your eyes to the exciting business opportunities in this market and how you can make money from it!

Ordinary Africans are already making waves with local beauty brands…

Before we delve into the heart of this article, we’d love you to take a few minutes to watch the CNN video clip below. It’s about two inspiring women who have built amazing African beauty product brands from locally-sourced plants and herbs.

One of them, Renchia Droganis, is a South African beauty therapist who started mixing ingredients in her kitchen to make beauty products she sold in her neighbourhood.

From making roughly $400 a weekend, her beauty products brand – Africology – now makes nearly $1 million every month from local and international product sales to customers as far away as France, Germany, UK, Belgium and the United States!

Why is the business of cosmetics, beauty and personal care products in Africa booming?

According to market research firm Euromonitor International, the beauty industry in the Middle East and Africa was estimated at about $20.4 billion in 2011. Of this figure, South Africa alone represented $3.9 billion; Nigeria and Kenya are second and third among sub-Saharan nations, with Kenya’s market totaling more than $260 million.

In comparison, the Asian market was estimated at $114 billion in the same year.

The outlook for the African cosmetics, beauty  and personal care products market is very positive for the coming years. In our usual tradition, let’s explore the fundamental reasons for the huge and growing demand for beauty and personal care products across Africa.

#1 – Cosmetic products have become a basic and daily need

If you’re like most people, you’ve probably had the wrong notion about the term ‘cosmetics’ for a very long time. Well, it’s time to erase it:

Technically, cosmetics are any substances used to enhance the appearance and odour of the human body. This includes a wide range of body and skin care products from ordinary bathing soaps and tooth paste to designer perfumes and make-up.

In fact, any product used to clean, beautify and promote the attractiveness of the human body is a cosmetic product. If you do not use any product that falls into this definition in your daily life, it’s likely you’re a cave man or some ape-looking creature living in a thick forest!

In today’s world, cosmetics have become a very basic need. Everyone, including poor people, will go out of their way to enhance the way they look, feel and smell.

Besides helping us with our personal hygiene, cosmetics have become vital to our self-esteem and largely determine how other people treat us and our ability to influence them.

It’s not a surprise that beauty and skin care products are the fastest selling items in Africa after food!

That modern Africans have a basic need for beauty and personal care products is only one part of the equation. Africa’s current population of roughly one billion people is expected to rise to 2.3 million by 2050. This can only mean one thing – more demand for beauty and personal care products! (photo credit: blackdoctor.org)

#2 – Africa’s young and fashion-conscious ‘middle class’ population is fuelling demand

Africa is home to the youngest population in the world with more than half of its one billion people below the age of 20.

What is more interesting is the presence of a large and growing ‘middle class’.

The African Development Bank describes ‘middle class’ as those who spend between $2 to $20 a day. At the moment, there are more than 300 million people on the continent who fit into this category.

A significant majority of Africans in the middle class are young and educated city people who are very aware of (and heavily influenced by) modern trends in grooming, fashion and western culture.

Because most of them hold salaried jobs or own a small business, these guys and ladies have more spending money at their disposal. Due to their tastes and desire for the ‘feel good factor’ they are driving the demand for consumer products like beauty and skin care products across Africa!

According to a recent Deloitte report,

“Africa’s middle class has tripled over the last 30 years, with one in three people now considered to be living above the poverty line – but not among the wealthy. The current trend suggests that the African middle class will grow to 1.1 billion (42%) by the year 2060. As African economies are growing (7 of the 10 fastest growing in the world are African), the wealth is trickling down and Africa now has the fastest growing middle class in the world.”

#3 – African women now have more spending power

In our society, women experience a greater burden and pressure to look beautiful.

This is the main reason why hair products and extensions, skin care and make-up products are the largest and most lucrative segments of the global cosmetics market. Of course, these segments are targeted at, and dominated by, female consumers.

Every year, in addition to other basic cosmetics, women around the world are the biggest spenders on all kinds of make-up, skin care and hair products. (photo credit: blackhairinformation.com)

More African women, especially in the middle class, now have more spending power. Higher education is allowing many middle class African women to pursue promising careers (like men) in the workplace. As a result, more women on our continent have the extra income that gives them the spending power to ‘invest’ in the latest fashion trends – and a significant chunk of this spending goes to beauty and personal care products.

In addition to the income women earn themselves, there is also a ‘male support factor’ at play in the huge spending on cosmetic products.

Many women are wholly or partially supported by partners (husbands, boyfriends, uncles and brothers) who spend directly and indirectly on beauty products either by giving cash or buying these cosmetics as ‘gift’ items.

As long as Africa’s economic growth continues to look up and the size of the middle class continues to grow, these direct and indirect sources of female spending power will get stronger.

Major cosmetics, beauty and personal care product categories entrepreneurs should focus on in Africa

Now that we have explored the reasons behind Africa’s huge and growing demand for cosmetic products, it’s time to look at the major categories of this market and the products people are spending on.

The cosmetics industry (also known as the beauty industry or personal care industry) can be broken down into five major categories as follows:

#1 – Hair care

According to general estimates, up to 20 percent of cosmetic products sold on the market are hair care products.

This category includes all products used to make human hair clean and attractive – shampoos, pomade, hair gels, conditioners, coloring and dyes, relaxers and hair styling products.

The biggest spenders in this category are beauty salons and barbershops and women who use a wide range of these products.

Recent fashion trends have also increased the amount of spending by men in this category with the growing popularity of dreadlocks, Sporting Waves and ‘afro’ hair styles which require more hair care and attention.

#2 – Skin care

The skin care products category is the largest and most assorted segment of the cosmetic market with several competing formulas, products and brands.

The needs of different types of human skin – normal, dry, oily and sensitive skin – is largely responsible for the size and variety of skin care products in the African market, and there are lots of local and international brands releasing new and more attractive products every year!

Nearly 30 percent of all cosmetic products sold in this market every year are in the skin care category which includes body lotions, skin moisturizers, cleansers, toners, anti-acne, anti-aging and facial products.

The growing trend of using skin lightening or ‘bleaching’ products among young African women and men is also feeding the frenzy of demand that has made the skin care products category a multi-billion dollar business. (photo credit: skincarecentral.co)

According to this BBC article, the World Health Organization reported that Africans are some of the highest users of skin bleaching products: 77 percent of Nigerian women use these products on a regular basis, followed by Togo with 59 percent; South Africa with 35 percent; and Mali at 25 percent.

To fight the negative impact of bleaching products, innovative entrepreneurs like Ghana’s Grace Amey-Obeng (Forever Claire products) have built very successful businesses by providing products that help to treat and restore skin damaged by bleaching.

#3 – Make up

Make up (which is also commonly referred to as ‘colour cosmetics’ or ‘decorative cosmetics’) includes a wide range of products used especially by women on the face, eyes, lips and nails.

This category is so segmented that there are very many niches catering to several specific needs.

The common products in this category are: lipsticks, concealers, foundation, face powder, blushes, mascara, eyeliners, nail polish and make up removers.

In addition to many international designer brands in the market (such as Mary Kay, Maybelline, Clinique etc), several African-grown and promising makeup brands like Nigeria’s House of Tara and Kenya’s Suzie Beauty line are becoming very successful. (photo credit: cityline.ca)

#4 – Personal care and Toiletries

The products in this category are primarily used to clean the body and maintain personal hygiene, and not necessarily for beautification.

The products here fall into the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) group due to their high demand and how quickly they are consumed.

This category includes bathing soaps (liquids and bars), toothpaste, shaving cream, hair removal preparations (depilatories), deodorants, antiperspirants, sunscreens, toilet paper and several other items used in the bathroom.

#5 – Fragrances

The fragrances category of the cosmetics market may sell the least volumes but surely makes the most profit of all the product categories in this market.

‘Fragrances’ include all mixtures of essential oils and aromatic compounds that give the human body a pleasant scent.

Common fragrance classes in the market include – Perfumes, Eau de Toilette, Eau de Parfum, Cologne and aftershave.

If you’d love to know the difference between these fragrance classes, we found this great article to help you!

Of all the cosmetic groups, the fragrances category is tightly dominated by major designer and celebrity brands. Most of the available versions in our open markets are commonly knockoffs. (photo credit: amoperfumes.blogspot.com)

How to start your own cosmetic, beauty and personal care products business in Africa

Regardless of the amount of capital you have or how much you know about beauty and personal care products, this is a business you can operate on your own, from your home, and on a low (or huge) budget.

There are two major ways you can start your own cosmetics products business – make your own products; or sell for others.

Option 1 – Make your own beauty and personal care products

It’s true our markets are crowded with all sorts of local and international beauty and personal care products. However, there are segments of the market that have different needs and preferences that you can build a profitable cosmetics business on.

These niches include people who prefer local herbs and ingredients in their hair creams or body lotions, ingredients suited to black skin, spot and blemish removal remedies, anti-aging treatments… and all sorts!

This is the edge African cosmetic products have over foreign brands. We have a different climate, skin/hair texture, tastes and preferences that most of foreign products cannot cater to.

The African Black Soap (or Dudu Osun as it’s popularly called) is a great example of a very successful and internationally loved product.

Due to its amazing ability to clear skin spots and blemishes, this product has become a hot global selling beauty product!

You really need to check out the reviews this product has received on Amazon! Africans at home and abroad (including African American and Caribbean people who share our dark skin) and even white-skinned people are among this product’s loyal customers.

Africa has lots of ingredients that can replicate the Dudu Osun success story. Shea butter, Coconut oil, and Aloe vera are just a few of many local African ingredients used in make up, hair and skin care products.

What other great beauty substances or ingredients do you know about? No matter how crude it looks, all you may just need to do is package the product in a nice way for the market. We should remind you that Dudu Osun had been in use in many parts of Africa for centuries until someone decided to transform it into an attractive and global-selling product!

If you’re seriously considering starting your own cosmetic products line, we found just the right resource that will help you.

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Take the test: discover your party perfume!

You have chosen your outfit, your make-up perfected and your hair done, so there is only one thing about – your perfume. But what scent you should choose a night out? Do this test!

1. Your feestmake-up is ...

a) of course. A beautiful skin and what mascara and you're all set.
b) On-trend. You have the graphic eye make-up this season in your fingers.
c) classic. Iconic red lips are always elegant.
d) dazzling. Glittering neon lips and all that.

2. your ideal evening shoe:

a) lace up shoes of brown leather – comfortable chic.
b) Dijhoge lace-up boots right of the catwalk.
c) Refined pumps with stiletto heels.
d) the latest bright pink sneakers!

3. party music should be:

a) atmospheric. You do want a conversation.
b) Hard! Djs rather than bands.
c) Live. A String Quartet or jazz band creates a good atmosphere.
d) doesn't matter, as long as you just can dance.

4. Your nails are:

a) good: cut short and coffee coloured.
b) works of art with a different pattern on each nail.
c) flawless. You're doing a manicure every week but always stays at red.
d) Damaged – you have it much too busy having fun to update them!

5. Your perfume ...

a) Is light and refreshing, you wear it for years.
b) Is new – you've heard that Beyoncé is wearing it.
c) exclusive. It has a unique note found nowhere else.
d) fits in your handbag so you always again to.

You have ......

Especially A

Nothing can match the smell of just washed towels. Your ideal evening you spent with family and friends, during a dinner with an intimate setting. You sleep before midnight so you can go to yoga in the morning. Your smell is straightforward but feminine – it is My Naked Truth.   

Especially B

You like – really loves – fashion. Your party calendar is full of plans and the chances are that you have multiple things in one night. You have a perfume for every occasion, but for a night out is that VIP.

Especially C

Your wardrobe consists of iconic pieces of clothing: custom made jackets, designer handbags and slim heels – not too low, not too high. A party isn't a party without champagne, and if you are invited somewhere don't you without Giordani Gold Essenza.

Especially D

You are the embodiment of joie de vivre. You have eye shadow in all colors of the Rainbow and more friends than you can count. People are drawn to your energy. You stand on the dance floor to the light is, and you smell sweet and fruity as Happydisiac.

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Decoding Your Skin Type

by: Sophia Marinho de Lemos                                                                                    

Genetics plays a principal factor in your skin’s appearance. But hormonal changes, dietary habits and the environment all influence your skin’s behaviour too. That’s why identifying your skin type is the first step to knowing how to care for your face properly. The second step, is knowing how to adjust your skin care routine to suit the changes in your skin’s condition.

COMBINATION SKIN
Skin Behaviour:
Combination skin can be tricky to identify because it features two or more types of skin at once. Normally those with combination skin have an oily T-zone, but dry or normal skinelsewhere.
How to Treat:
Use different products for different parts of your face. Lightweight gels and oil-absorbing products will tame your T-zone, while nourishing creams will help the drier parts.
Products we recommend for oily skin: Optimals Oxygen Boost Night Cream Normal/Combination Skin.

OILY SKIN

Skin Behaviour:
Shiny skin that’s often worsened by hormonal changes in your body, or over-treating with high-alcohol content products. You may suffer from blackheads and spots, or enlarged pores around your T-zone. 
How to Treat: 
Don’t try to dry your skin out by over washing, as this will only trigger further oil production. Instead use a gentle cleanser, followed by a non-comedogenic serum or gel based lotion. Moisturising oily skin might seem counterintuitive, but it is essential for restoring imbalance. Blotting papers can help remove excess oil during the day and a weekly clay mask will draw out dirt.

Products we recommend for oily skin: Optimals Oxygen Boost Day Cream Oily Skin, Love Nature Face Lotion Tea Tree.

DRY SKIN

Skin Behaviour:
Dry skin has nothing to do with a lack of moisture, but rather your outer layer of skins ability to maintain stable moisture levels.  Dry skin is characterised by very tight pores, a rough complexion with visible lines and red patchiness.

How to Treat:
Switch harsh cleansing ingredients that strip away your skin lipids, with a mild cleansing milk. A high SPF moisturiser will prevent sun damage that can lead to dry skin, as will day creams that contain urea and lactic acid. Rather than exfoliate, gently massage skin with a muslin cloth to remove impurities. Hot showers will dry you out, so turn the temperature down a notch.
Products we recommend for dry skin: Love Nature Day Cream Wild Rose.

SENSITIVE SKIN
Skin Behaviour:
Easily irritated, sensitive skin may have a bumpy texture, with dry patches or redden easily.

How to Treat:
Avoid products that are highly fragranced or contain strong ingredients that target ageing. If your symptoms include itchiness and red bumps, try introducing new skin care products slowly by means of a patch test. Try to keep your skin care routine simple to avoid reactions.

Products we recommend for sensitive skin: Love Nature Day Cream Wild Rose.

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The perfect present for him

Perhaps you already know what you’re gifting the men in your family this holiday season, but what about the other men in your life? The friends, colleagues and associates that are harder to buy for? Our men’s editor Kirill Kutalov shares his tips for picking the perfect present for him.

The Gym-Buddy 
You meet three times a week at a gym class and once you went to the football together (although you prefer hockey).  He’s your gym-buddy. He’s always available to help you with the free weights and on hand to recommend a good physiotherapist. He’s bought all the latest sports nutrition products, so this year you’ll be getting him a Limited Edition Wellness Pack – the Gold Edition no less. Wrapped in exclusive packaging, it looks like a real gift: festive, effective and optimistic.

Your Favourite Colleague
You work well as a pair and enjoy being together – he helps you with grammar, you point out weaknesses in his business plans. Even your boss thinks you’re a perfect match, but you know it’s just professional. But from 9am to 6pm you’re in one another’s company - and you deliver. You’ve been reporting quarterly growth, in spite of the tough financial times. To show you care, why not treat him to “North for Men"? Anti-ageing skin cream and balm for the eyelids is a great way to thank him for his hard work this year.

  

The (Almost) Boyfriend
You met via a social network, only to find out that you had lots of friends in common. You’ve been for coffee a few times. But you’re not sure if these are dates are not – you’d like them to be. You’re confused about where you stand. If he takes some more initiative (let’s be optimistic!) then make your feelings explicit. Gift him Posses – a cologne that bursts with notes of laurel and grapefruit.

A True Friend
He knows things about you, you wish he would forget. People say that you’re like a married couple. But what binds you, above all, is friendship. Boyfriends come and go, but he has always been the most reliable person is your life. The warm and rare notes of this fragrance make up the perfect gift for your best (boy) friend.

The World's Best Boss 
Buying for a male boss can be tricky. You have the utmost respect for him (and him for you), so you don’t want to risk overstepping any professional boundaries. For the demanding yet caring boss, it has to be the noble cologne Architect Limited Edition.

The One
You’ve lived together for many, years, but he still surprises you, revealing new sides of his personality; and so you take extra special care when buying a gift for him. For him and her, it has to be So Fever – because he is the best gift you’ve ever received, and you are his.

October 2015 Words by: Sophia Marinho de Lemos Photographs by: Oriflame Editorial Team

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How to Remove and Prevent Split Ends

Four Parts:Removing Split EndsWashing, Drying, and Brushing for Healthy HairProtecting Your HairAvoiding Damage


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Part 1 of 4: Removing Split Ends

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   Check for damaged hair. Closely examine your hair with the help of a mirror and good lighting. Split ends occur most often at the tip, but can show up anywhere in your hair. Split ends and related damage can occur in several different forms. If you find any of the following, remove them using the instructions below:

   • Hair tips splitting into two or more strands
   • A hole in the middle of your hair (more visible if you bunch up the strand)
   • White dots at the end of your hair
   • Single strand knots (more common in dry, curly hair)
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   Trim them yourself. If you're not due for a full haircut, take care of the split ends yourself. Trim them off using a small pair of hair shears, since scissors can fray your hair and lead to more split ends. Cut single strands about ¼" (6mm) above the split. If you cut too close to the damage, the split may reappear.

   • Some splits form a small ball directly above the damage. Make sure to cut above this.
   • This can take a long time, especially for thick or damaged hair. However, you'll get to keep the full length of your hair.
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   Cut your hair regularly. A hairdresser can always trim off split ends, but will usually remove about ¹⁄₄ to 1 inch (0.6 to 2.5 cm) of your hair along with them. Eventually, all hair will wear out enough to require this treatment. How long you wait between haircuts depends on your hair type, hair health, and how much time you're willing to spend hunting down your own split ends. This can be anywhere from six weeks to six months.

   • If you aren't trimming split ends yourself, avoiding the hairdresser will not save your long hair. Neglected split ends will become weaker and weaker, eventually breaking off.
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   Take steps to save hair length. If trimming off split ends are affecting your hair length goals, consider having your hair cut into layers. Ask the hairdresser to trim damaged hair in the surface layer, while leaving lower layers — and length intact. If you have afro-textured hair, a mild texturizer can achieve a similar effect, allowing you to manipulate your hair more easily and avoid trimming healthy hair.
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   Treat hair repair products with caution. There are conditioners and other commercial treatments that claim to "heal" split ends. These seal the split ends shut to hide them from view, but the damage is still there. You can use these as a temporary fix, but relying on them long-term may lead to worse damage.

   • These products may help prevent future damage to otherwise healthy hair.
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Part 2 of 4: Washing, Drying, and Brushing for Healthy Hair

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   Apply shampoo carefully. Too much shampoo can strip away healthy oils, leaving your hair vulnerable to damage. Follow these tips to find a regimen that minimizes split ends:

   • Wash your hair no more than three times per week (or less often if you have thick curls or afro-textured hair.)
   • Wash only your scalp and the hair nearest to it. Leave the rest of your hair down. It should receive enough washing from the shampoo that runs down on its own.
   • Hot water strips away protective oils, so rinse your hair with the coolest water you can stand.
   • If your hair still splits rapidly, try a different, milder shampoo. Avoid shampoos with sulfate or paraben.
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   Use conditioner. After shampooing, apply conditioner along the length of your hair. Let it soak at least three minutes before you rinse it out.
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   Dry hair gently. Vigorously rubbing your hair dry with a towel is not a good idea. Instead, gently squeeze dripping wet hair with a towel to remove excess water. Once the excess water is removed, let your hair air dry naturally.

   • If you need to speed up the drying, use a blow dryer on a medium or low setting, preferably set to blow cool air. Hold it a few inches (several centimeters) away from your hair to minimize damage.
   • If you normally wrap your hair in a towel, try a cotton T-shirt instead.
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   Deep condition regularly. If your conditioner regimen isn't working, try a "deep condition" once or twice a month. This involves putting a leave-in conditioner or oil on your hair and leaving it in for a while. Oils like jojoba and coconut oil are fantastic for this. Here's an example regimen:

   • Get your hair nice and wet
   • Drop a coin-sized amount of deep conditioner or oil on your palm. Use a dollop the size of an American dime for hair below shoulder length, up to a quarter+ for hair that reaches your waist.
   • Rub it through your hair.
   • Let it sit five minutes, or ten minutes for very damaged hair.
   • Rinse out with cold water.
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   Find a gentle comb or brush. Your brush or comb should aid you in untangling your hair, not pulling it out. The best option for people with thick hair is a wide-toothed, wooden comb or pick. People with thin hair may use a narrow-toothed, wooden comb or a brush with boar bristles or another flexible, natural bristle.
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   Brush or comb gently. Start at the bottom and work your way up. When you encounter a tangle, stop and untangle it with your fingers before you continue brushing.

   • Stop teasing or back combing your hair. This pulls up the scales of your hair, making it easy to break them off.
   • Do not brush more than necessary. Once the brush or comb runs through your hair without obstruction, you're done.
   • Hair is very fragile when wet. Brush it only when dry, unless you have very thick, curly hair that can only be brushed wet.
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Part 3 of 4: Protecting Your Hair

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   Protect your hair while sleeping. Sleep with your hair in a braid or bun to help prevent tangles and breakage. A sleep cap or a satin pillowcase may help as well.
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   Eat a balanced diet. Make sure to eat the recommended amounts of vitamins and protein to ensure that your body produces the healthiest hair possible. Healthy fats such as omega-3 fatty acids can also help keep your hair whole and shiny.

   • Vitamin E is particularly useful. Vitamin E can be found in many foods, such as nuts, seeds, avocado, vegetable oils, some leafy greens, and some fish.
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   Oil your hair for protection. Use a nutrient-rich oil such as almond oil, argan oil,egg oil, castor oil, or extra-virgin olive oil. This can lubricate the hair shaft, preventing it from splitting. Oil up to twice a week, leave it on overnight under a cap, and wash off in the morning.

   • Avoid products that contain paraffin or kerosene, which cause drying.
   • Apply oil to the middle and ends of your hair. Applying oil near the scalp can cause a buildup of dandruff or damage the roots.
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   Use hair friendly accessories. Tight, elastic bands or any bands with metal parts can damage hair, especially if left in for a long time. Scrunchies and ribbons treat your hair more gently.
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   Apply a hair mask. A hair mask once every one or two weeks can help keep your hair healthy, moisturized, and damage-free. Leave it on for thirty minutes, everywhere except near your scalp.

   • Try mixing your own out of olive oil, honey, and conditioner.
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Part 4 of 4: Avoiding Damage

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   Protect your hair from heat. Heat denatures the keratins (proteins) of the hair shaft weakening it and making it prone to split ends. Heat treatments are a major cause of damage and split ends. This includes hot blow drying, heat styling, straightening and curling through heat, and steam treatments. If you do use these treatments, take these precautions:

   • Do not straighten or use other high-heat treatments more often than once every two weeks, or preferably once a month.
   • Look for irons or other tools that allow for exact temperature control. Keep them set to below 356ºF (180ºC).
   • Let hair stylists know that you prefer low-heat treatments.
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   Protect your hair before swimming in a pool, ocean, or lake. Consider applying a special pre-swimming moisturizer product. Alternatively, use a leave-in conditioner, oil your hair, and/or wear a swim cap. Rinsing your hair thoroughly before swimming may reduce its absorption of harmful chemicals. Be sure to rinse and shampoo your hair as soon as possible after swimming.
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   Wash with gentle water. If you have delicate hair, minerals or chlorine in your water can damage your hair. Consider a water softening system if your local water is "hard" and contains high levels of calcium carbonate. Use a filtration system to remove chlorine if necessary in your area.
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   Protect your hair from the sun. Ultraviolet rays can be as damaging to your hair as your skin. Wear your hair in a bun underneath a hat, or use leave-in sunscreen conditioner
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   Reduce reliance on hair products. Hair dyes and bleach are particularly damaging, but any product has the chance to wear out your hair. Try to use them only when necessary, and your hair may stay healthy for much longer.
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Tips

• Drink plenty of water to keep your hair healthy.
• Don't brush your hair roughly; brush slowly and smoothly.
• Try using a wide tooth comb to comb out your hair.
• Use almond oil once a week.
• Some people lighten their hair with honey. This only has a small effect, but it's much less damaging than a commercial hair dye.
• Apple cider vinegar may help after excessive use of hair products.
• Don't pull apart your split ends. It'll only make them worse.