Maintaining healthy natural nails is not as complicated as many may think. As with hair, nails are usually their healthiest in their natural state, requiring a bit of nail polish for protection and regular applications of hand cream as a moisturizer.

In fact, many argue that using natural nail strengtheners, which chemically cross link the nail plate, are actually a bad idea. Although they do make nails more rigid, they also make them less flexible and thus more prone to breaking on impact. It is actually more important that nails are kept flexible and moisturized.

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Shampoo Recipes

For most shampoo recipes: I generally use castile soap...This is a very pure and mild liquid soap made from olive and coconut oils and is very good for the hair and skin.  Unfortunately any shampoo made by this method will be very runny; I haven’t yet worked out a way to thicken the shampoo.  I keep my shampoo in a plastic bottle; when I need to use it, I squeeze some shampoo into the lid and pour it onto the top of my head.

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Part two of our series on hair care

We strongly believe that the right cut and style of your hair can transform your look and personality.  If your hair has the wrong cut for your face, it can detract from your appearance the charm and glamour which is innate to every face.

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Part one of our series on hair care

Unlike your skin, your hair cannot repair itself.  That’s why you need to care for it and protect it - for the state of your hair also reflects your internal health. Use our advice below to revive your hair’s natural health and shine:

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Did you know that the skin is the largest bodily organ? ¹ The skin acts as a barrier, keeping harmful microbes out of the body, while excreting toxins from inside the body. Therefore it is important to maintain the health of your skin. This is your complete guide to healthy skin.

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