Category: Tip

The whole point of taking a vacation is to get away from the rat race for a while and relax as much as possible. If you’re like most people, you will be heading for somewhere sunny where you can spend a lot of your time lazing in the hot sun and catching up on that tan!

Before you leave for that tropical island – Just like you need water to survive, so does your hair need hydration and moisture and it will not get it if the weather is cold. Make sure to condition your hair before you leave for that tropical island! Sleep with your hair saturated with conditioner, or leave it in your hair longer than you usually do before rinsing, the choice is yours, just moisturize your hair!

When you get there

While you more than likely have loads of sun block to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays, Caring for Your Hair on Vacation is equally important.

The following tips will show you how to easily care for your crowning glory while you’re away.

Styles — the last thing you need while you’re on vacation is spending too much time on your hair. Get around this by choosing styles that are low maintenance, like twist-outs, corn rows, braids, braid-outs and so forth. Whichever style you choose however, remember to moisturize your hair every day and to re-twist it at night if necessary. A silk or satin scarf works wonders for preventing dry, brittle hair.

What to do before and after swimming — salt water and chlorine can do a lot of damage if left in for a long time. Before diving into the sea or hotel pool, do the following to prevent your hair being damaged from swimming:

Before swimming — make sure to wet your hair before you swim. Since hair is like a sponge, it absorbs less salt/chlorine when it’s wet. Protect your hair even further by applying some conditioner when it’s wet and then putting on a silicone or latex swimming cap.

After swimming — rinse your hair immediately after swimming even if you can’t shampoo. Moisturize and style after rinsing and don’t forget to give your hair a good shampoo as soon as you are able to.
Although the sun is a great way to get your daily dose of vitamin D while you’re on vacation, it can also to plenty of damage to your hair. Contrary to what many believe, your hair does not protect your scalp. Since both your hair and scalp need protection from the sun, wear a trendy sun hat or relax in a shady place, if possible.

Isn’t it ironical that while we shower to get clean, we are also actually making the shower screen dirty? Well, if you are someone who is looking for some handy tips for cleaning glass shower screens, then read on.

Regular Cleaning

It goes without saying that you need to clean glass regularly in order to keep it gleaming. The trick here is to not let any build up of grime or soap scum. You need to remember that there are several chemical ingredients present in soaps and shampoos which may get deposited on the glass. Make sure that besides the screen, you are also cleaning the entire bathroom on a regular basis.

Avoid Build Up

They say prevention is better than cure. Why let soap scum build up effect the durability of the glass? Keep a sponge in the shower area. As soon as you finish your shower, use it to clean the glass. Make it some kind of a ritual. Ask everyone in the house who uses the shower to do that. The glass would already be wet and it would be very easy to remove any dirt.

Keep the Glass Dry

Another trick is to keep the shower door dry. How do you do it? Well, one way is to keep the bathroom door open and let the glass dry. As mentioned earlier, you can also try cleaning the glass every time you finish a shower. Do so using a very soft cloth. You can also switch on the exhaust fan for a while after doing this. All these measures will keep the glass dry.

Use the Right Cleaning Solution

Not all cleaning substances are created equal. There are chances that harsh chemicals may damage the surface of the glass, if you were to use one that was actually meant for cleaning some other thing. Therefore, make sure that you buy a cleaning agent specifically meant for glass shower screens. You can find them in most supermarkets and departmental stores.

Go Natural

Not many people know that lemon is one of the best natural cleaners that you can find. Cut a lemon into half. Take a piece and start rubbing the glass. You can also add a bit of baking soda into the mix, which will further improve the cleaning properties of the lemon. Another good natural combination that you can use is vinegar and baking soda. Put some baking soda onto a piece of cloth. Pour the vinegar into a spray bottle. First wipe the glass with the cloth. You can then remove all the baking soda by spraying it with vinegar.