How to Determine Your Hair Type
How to Determine Your Hair Type By: Prose Proper hair care is important not just for outward appearances, but also for your overall health. Different techniques are required to treat specific hair types. One of the easiest ways to maximize your hair care efforts is to make sure you know your hair type and are treating it accordingly. The best way to do this is to take a hair type quiz. Having a better understanding of your hair type can help you select products that will be the most beneficial to you. How well do you care for your hair? Take our hair type quiz below to find out. Five-minute hair type quiz Hair appearance Let’s start with your hair appearance. To accurately determine your hair type, let it dry naturally after your next wash. Once your hair has air-dried without product being added, is it: Straight? (with no curls) Wavy? (s-shaped curves) Curly? (prominent and defined loops) Tight Curls? (includes spirals and coils) Undefined coils? (varied curls and coils) Most people are able to easily recognize these hair types to identify which main category they fall into. Each category of hair has subqualities that help define each hair type. In fact, there are many different types of curls or coils and it can be hard to pinpoint where you fall exactly. Some people even have multiple curl patterns. If you’re someone who has multiple textures, choose the one that is most prominent throughout. Hair structure Once you know your primary hair type, it’s time to identify your hair structure. This is usually done by a strand test, which can be conducted by either sight or touch. For this hair type quiz, we’ll use the touch method, since it helps to more accurately determine the diameter of your hair. Take a piece of hair in between your fingers and rub it back and forth. If you don’t feel anything, your hair type is considered fine. If you can feel the hair in between your fingers your hair type is medium. If your hair feels thick in between your fingers , then your hair type is coarse. Hair porosity Your hair’s ability to absorb moisture and natural ingredients from sustainably sourced products is known as your hair porosity. Knowing your hair porosity can help you take better care of your hair because you’ll know how well it can retain protein and moisture. Let’s find out your hair porosity: Low porosity: Usually takes a long time to dry without using a blow dryer or other heat sources. This hair type has difficulty absorbing hair care products. Balanced porosity: Generally easy to maintain and has a natural bounce. Additionally, it can be easily styled without using a large amount of product. High porosity: Tends to dry quickly. Moisture can leave the hair just as easily as it can be absorbed. It usually requires a large quantity of hair product and may occasionally fizz. Unsure of how to determine your hair porosity? A common way is by doing the float test. Place a piece of hair in a glass of room temperature water. If the hair floats, then you probably have low porosity. Hair that sinks slowly is an indicator of even porosity, whereas hair that sinks immediately means that your hair might have high porosity. You can also do other tests, such as spraying your hair with water and observing how long it takes to be absorbed. For example, hair that absorbs water quickly is a sign of high porosity hair. Scalp moisture The final section of this hair type quiz is designed to determine your scalp moisture. Which of these three scalp types most resembles your hair? Dry: Your hair strands are protected by sebum, a wax-like substance that helps prevent brittleness. If your scalp is dry and itchy, it’s usually from a lack of sebum being produced, which can lead to breakage. Oily: Does your hair feel greasy? Due to an overproduction of sebum, your hair may be attracting dirt, triggering a chemical reaction that may irritate the scalp and lead to dandruff. Balanced: A balanced scalp has an even amount of oil production. Now that you know your hair type come on in and we can help you with a great cut, style and product recommendations to keep your hair living its best life. Mug Shoppe
Aluram Shampoos & Conditioners
Aluram Shampoos & Conditioners Finding your perfect Match! by Alluram We all look forward to wash day, but finding cleansers and conditioners can be a task. Differences in hair types can result in major trial and errors for the perfect find in products. What works for your favorite online influencer might not be the right fit for you, no matter how much they tell you it’s life changing. We believe in having enough options for you and your clients, while still keeping your retail shelves affordable. Whether you’re a new stylist wanting to understand our offerings better, or a client with no idea what you need- we’re breaking down our shampoos and conditioners so you can ensure your hair will look and feel it’s best! Daily Regime Our Daily Shampoo and Conditioner are recommended for fine to medium hair types. The daily shampoo helps detoxify by attracting and removing impurities and sebum buildup. This regime is packed with fatty acids, antioxidants, and maco-nutrients to keep your scalp and hair hydrated and moisturized. The daily conditioner will leave your hair feeling beyond smooth while leaving your hair with extra body and fullness. Moisturizing Regime Our Moisturizing duo is amazing! This shampoo and conditioner combo is extra moisturizing and hydrates dry hair and scalp. These are recommended for medium to course hair, but If you struggle with dry brittle hair, this one’s for you too! Fatty acids, antioxidants, and macro-nutrients are packed in both of these to promote healthy, stronger hair. While helping to prevent split ends, this duo will also be a game-changer to help turn your dry hair to silky smooth in no time! Curl Regime Calling all curly q’s! This Curl Combo is for you! Our curl shampoo washes away impurities, leaving frizz-free & healthier looking curls. The curl conditioner softens and detangles unmanageable, frizzy curls while restoring a lustrous shine! Both of these products are lightweight formulas that help restore and smooth curls without weighing hair down. Prickly Pear is a stand out ingredient in these products to help give elasticity & shine, giving your curls more definition and less frizz! If you want healthy, bouncy curls.. this regime should be your staple! Finding clean beauty shampoos and conditioners can be trying, but we’ve made it a little less complicated. Our ingredients are simple and clean while leaving you with outstanding results no matter what your hair type may be. We want to know what your favorite duo is to use in your shower! Let us know on Instagram (@alurambeauty) and be sure to follow us for updates on new product launches. We may just have a little something up our sleeves for 2023 you won’t want to miss! Clean Beauty, Clear Conscience Aluram
Stunning Hair Colors You’ll Be Seeing Everywhere In 2023
Blended Bronde Another easy-peasy pick: this color that gives cool-toned brunettes a chance to lighten up with blonde that will last months and months. Blending is the key. Caramel Melt Balayage Roots, who? You can caramelize your entire brunette mane without risking any growing-out pains by asking for balayage that focuses on the ends and around the face. Strawberry Brown Balayage Say hello to the coolest brunette color to grace 2023’s lineup. Zhuzh up your dark brown base color with deep strawberry red for a look that makes plain brown look like child’s play. Statement Blonde Money Piece Anyone with any natural hair color can make the leap into blonde-dom by going super, super subtle and focusing just on the “money pieces,” which are the flattering strands right around the face. Minimal babylighting can work the blonde of choice into the rest of your hair to match. Soft Cool Black Black hair color is often misunderstood to be harsh—when in fact, it can be striking in the most stunning way if you make sure to flatter your skin tone. This soft cool-toned black really pops on warm skin tones. Low-Maintenance Platinum Think of this as a new and improved version of platinum blonde that starts with darker blonde roots and melts into all the bright color you could want—without risking major damage with constant touch-ups. Robust Ruby Red We’re adding this dreamy redhead inspo onto the Pinterest board, stat. Rich and vibrant, this color is all about honing in on the darkest of ruby reds. Ginger Brunette Ginger Spice called, and she wants her name back. This toasted ginger color pops on warm skin tones like nobody’s business. Tawny Babylights Bright auburn-meets-chestnut is an easy way to refresh a fully brunette base in a subtle way. Ask to start blending babylights a couple inches from the roots. Stunning Hair Colors You’ll Be Seeing Everywhere In 2023 By Kaitlyn Yarborough While some are enthusiastically starting new habits—for a few weeks, at least—it’s also a great month to make an appointment at the hair salon. It’s finally time to follow that itch to change up your look, starting with a trendy new hair color. We’re predicting that 2023 is going to be all about subtle but statement-making color that doesn’t require constant upkeep. That means low-maintenance color in extra eye-catching shades. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE COLOR? Let us know and schedule your haircut with us today See more colors here
Valentine’s Day: Gift for your Guy
Valentine’s Day: Gift for your Guy Guys are always so hard to shop for! It seems that men tend to buy whatever they want for themselves, which leaves gift giving to your guy a lot harder. Sure, you can give the typical: Wallet (although you know they’ll insist they like their current one) bottle of their favorite spirits (despite them already having a bottle in the liquor cabinet) a new T-shirt (that they don’t really need or want) OR, you can give them a pampered experience that will also benefit YOU! Guys are always giving their partners gift certificates to get a massage or a mani/pedi, so why not give them a the gift of: AN UPGRADED HAIR CUT AND/OR BEARD TREATMENT?! You can purchase a Mug Shoppe gift card and they can use it on any of our services and products. SERVICES & PRODUCTS WE RECOMMEND: Beard Trim Options: Your man can experience the best beard trim in Denver. We offer three types of Beard Services. They can add a Quick Trim and Line-up to a cut when they book an appointment. Or, if they have a beard that needs more sprucing and attention, select our Beard Refresh, which will add hot towels and beard conditioning to the service. Finally, if they have some extra time, they can fully indulge all their senses with our Signature Beard Service, which includes hot towels, additional treatment, and a facial steamer. Haircuts From absolutely amazing fades to mullets and everything in between, we will work with you to get the exact look you are yearning for. Our stylists are absolute masters of the craft and each has over a decade of experience. They work as stylists and barbers because they have a passion for hair and love bringing a smile to every customer’s face. The stylists work with each client to understand what the client wants, what styles will best suit the client, and they deliver the results with exceptional service. PRODUCTS WE RECOMMEND: Here are some of our favorite products, sold in the Shoppe, that your guy can grab up with a gift card! Ruzel Beard Oil Ruzel Fiber Pomade Aluram Styling Clay
SHOULD I CUT MY LONG HAIR?
SHOULD I CUT MY LONG HAIR? by: Robert at Mr. Pompadour A Personal Experience (& “Decision” Guide) Going from LONG to SHORT Hair from Our Creative Director Anybody that’s ever grown out their hair understands that it takes a bit of mental stamina and patience to do so. First, you need a relatively good set of hair to start with, then you’re willing to dedicate months (years in my case) to grow it out, and ultimately you’ll suffer through the various awkward phases that come your way – All for the prospective glory of letting the flow rage (yes, that’s a thing). Then one day you’re ready to chop it all off and shave your head faster than Britney Spears having a meltdown. What gives? You survived this long journey to luscious locks (and let’s be honest, you’re the envy of every man, woman and child who sets eyes on you) – and now you’re start asking yourself “should I cut my long hair?”. If you haven’t hit this stage yet, trust me, it’s coming. How do I know? Well, once upon a time my hair was down past my shoulders. What I thought would be a year long experiment capped off by a donation to Locks of Love, quickly turned into 3 years and a more than mild attachment to my new long haired identity. While I was able to make it to the three year mark, it was somewhere between year 1 and 3 when I really started questioning if I wanted to keep the hair long or just cut it short. It didn’t help that my friends, girlfriend, and family kept asking too. By now you’re probably asking yourself the same question, and chances are you don’t know anyone who can offer advice from their own experience. Well fear not, I’m here to share my personal experience to “guide” you in deciding whether or not to chop off your lettuce. SPOILER ALERT: I think you should cut your long hair! MY TOP 4 DON’TS… 1. Don’t Cut Your Hair For Someone Else This one should go without saying, but don’t cut your hair to try to please anyone else. I don’t care if it’s your girlfriend/boyfriend, your mother, your grandmother or your employer – you’re the one who grew out your hair, so you’re the one who gets to ultimately decide what to do with it. As long as you’re confident with it (and you bathe regularly) you should be able to wear your hair however it makes you feel comfortable. This is ultimately your decision so own it! 2. Don’t Get An Undercut For the love of God, whatever you do, DO NOT get an undercut!!! I cannot stress this one enough. I know it sounds tempting; what’s not to love about cleaning up your neckline, taking some weight off the back and making it look more “professional”? I promise you…. One of the best parts about having long hair is not having to worry about getting a haircut every 3 – 6 weeks. As soon as you get an undercut (or even low fade) you lose that convenience. Your hair will go from ‘easy to maintain’ to ‘high maintenance’ from 0-100 real quick. Cleaning up the neck line totally fine, but once you go above the neckline you’ll regret it. Trying to grow your undercut back out to the same length as the rest of your hair is a disgustingly frustrating process and annoying. 3. Don’t Shave It All Off You’ve spent months, if not years, growing out a gorgeous head of hair that any stylist would love to have a field day with. When the time comes to part ways with it, walk into a salon and get a proper haircut. Stick with scissor cuts and stay away from clippers. Related postsSince you’ve got more hair to work with, you can leave with a unique hairstyle that most people can’t pull off. You can always go shorter after a few weeks if you decide it’s not for you, but you can’t add more once you cut it off. 4. Don’t Delay The Inevitable If you’re trying to decide whether it’s time to cut your hair or not, then it’s probably time to cut your hair! “Should I cut my long hair?” is the equivalent of “Should I stay in this relationship that’s going nowhere and is likely going to end someday?” Just cut’em loose! (pun totally intentional) The longer you drag out the internal debate, the longer you’ll hang onto a hairstyle you’re probably already over. Don’t worry there’s also a positive to a clean break – the only way to know if you truly want long hair or not, is to cut it all off and see if you miss it. So the sooner you cut your hair, the sooner you’ll silence the endless internal monologue. Most likely, you’ll be happy with your decision! But if not, it’s easy enough to grow it out again (the trick is that you do nothing). The only difference will be that this time you can rock your long hair with complete confidence because you’ll be certain that you were destined for long hair. Now that we’ve handled what not to do during this dilemma, let’s look at what you shoulddo. MY TOP 3 DO’S… 1. Just Do It As we already mentioned, if you’re asking whether or not you should cut your hair, then you probably already have your answer… Luckily there’s nothing to be nervous about since there are no shortage of hairstyles and products (*cough* Mister Pompadour *cough*cough*) to help you find a new look that’s right for you. Take a few days (or weeks) to enjoy your glorious long locks one last time, then let the shears run wild. 2. Donate Your Long Hair to Charity While you may still love having long hair, there’s a lot of people in need who could really benefit from your majestic mane. Instead of letting your flow go to waste, why not let your long hair truly transform someone’s life? When I cut my long hair I ended up 12″ to a
Barbershop in Denver: The Mug Shoppe
Barbershop in Denver: The Mug Shoppe Denver is a cool city with a lot to offer, including an abundance of barbershops; and although we are a bit biased we think that The Mug Shoppe is a step above the rest. Don’t get us wrong, you can get a decent haircut at most barbershops, but we take it to the next level to not only give you an amazing cut, but to make it a truly wonderful experience. From our awesome location in Denver at 955 Lincoln St. #F to our unique decor and our complimentary video games to our master stylists; when you come into The Mug Shoppe you get more than just a cut. The Mug Shoppe is a community and in addition to supporting the community through our services we also support local artists and musicians with live shows and more. A client named Dexter described the shop as ‘modern industrial art deco meets macho man mop shop’. We like that. We are different and in our opinion, different is good. We want to continue to build a community and make a statement while supporting local artists/musicians because we admire and are in awe at all that they doing a little something to support them just feels right. We also want to be sure to support the local businesses around us and throughout Denver that makes it such a cool place to live. If you haven’t checked our our Events Calendar for cool things happening around Denver be sure to take a peek. When it’s time for your next cut be sure to come on in and check us out, we want you to be a part of our community!
Do You Know Your Hair Type?
Do You Know Your Hair Type? by: Ashley Locke If you’ve ever found yourself wondering “what is my hair type,” you’ve come to the right place. Knowing your strand type is key to taking proper care of it. But figuring out exactly what type of tresses you have can sometimes be more confusing than it needs to be. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Below, we’re diving into the various hair types so that you can know which and for all which one you have. Straight Hair Types 1A Hair This strand type kicks off the straight hair category. One of the least common hair types, strands tend to be stick-straight and often thin and wispy. Tresses do get oily rather quickly so it’s important to wash your hair regularly. Volume is often something you lack, so volumizing products will be your BFF. However, you’ll want to make sure you don’t use too much product as it can have the opposite effect and weigh down your hair. Learn all about your 1A hair here! 1B Hair This type of straight strand is somewhat like the middle child. Your tresses are still fairly straight, though they have more volume and body than 1A hair. You may even have super straight strands until you get to the ends, which can sometimes be flipped. Flyaways, tangles, and frizz tend to be big issues for you, though your hair is relatively easy to manage. Discover everything you need to know about your 1B hair here! 1C Hair 1C hair rounds out the straight hair types. Though still straight, it tends to have a bit of a wave underneath. It’s not wavy hair by any means, though there is somewhat of a loose wave pattern going on. Your hair is a bit coarse and does require an extra bit of TLC to ensure it does what you want it to. To learn about how to care for it properly, read this 1C hair guide! If you’ve ever found yourself wondering “what is my hair type,” you’ve come to the right place. Knowing your strand type is key to taking proper care of it. But figuring out exactly what type of tresses you have can sometimes be more confusing than it needs to be. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Below, we’re diving into the various hair types so that you can know which and for all which one you have. Wavy Hair Types 2A Hair Starting off the wavy tresses, we have 2A hair. There is a soft S formation in the waves so they’re not super prominent though you can tell your tresses are wavy. Oftentimes, your strands will be straighter at the roots and get progressively wavier as you move down the follicle. Styling is pretty easy but your tresses can be somewhat flat given you have straighter roots. Learn how to care for your 2A hair here! 2B Hair This type of wavy hair is often what people picture when they think of wavy tresses. You sit perfectly in between straight and curly hair with your loose waves. With those blessed waves, it can be tricky to style them. A little extra elbow grease is needed if you want to straighten your strands. Discover how to care for your wavy hair, the best products, and more here! 2C Hair The final wavy hair type, 2C hair, is often mistaken for being curly—but it isn’t. It’s still wavy. You have a very defined S pattern that starts all the way at the root, which is why people often think your hair is curly. The other wavy hair types have waves that start further down their strands. Learn even more about your 2C hair here! Curly Hair Types 3A Hair Kicking off the curly hair types, we have 3A hair. You tend to have loose curls that are about the diameter of a piece of sidewalk chalk. Your curls can sometimes appear a bit flat, given your strands don’t have as much volume in them. However, this means you don’t have to deal with pesky frizz as much as the other curly hair types. Discover the right hair care routine, hairstyles, and more for your 3A hair here! 3B Hair You likely have 3B curls if they’re perfectly spiraled and about the width of a marker or a Sharpie. They can get dry fairly quickly, which is why you need to use moisturizing products. The plopping method and squish to condish method are great ways to define your curls. Discover all there is to know about your 3B hair here! 3C Hair 3C hair as an S wave pattern with somewhat tight coils that are corkscrew-shaped and about the diameter of a pencil or straw. So if you can fit one or the other through your coils, you likely have this curl type. Your hair is prone to frizz so you’ll want to focus on adding moisture to your ringlets. Learn even more about your 3C hair here! Coily Hair Types 4A Hair This hair type starts off the kinky, coily curl types. If you fall under this curl type, you have very tight small curls that are often super long when stretched out. There’s an S shape to your ringlets, though they are prone to shrinkage. Being gentle with your coils is the key to them living their best life. Find out more about how to care for your 4A hair here! 4B Hair This curl type is right in the middle of the type 4 curls. While also being kinky and coily, it has a defined Z shape curl pattern. Your curls will appear more bent than curly because of this. Some with this hair type don’t have a super-defined pattern, rather their coils are noticeably soft and fluffy. This guide will tell you everything you need to know about caring for your 4B hair. 4C Hair We’ve made it to the final hair type. Last, but certainly not least, we have 4C hair. This hair type is known for not having a distinctive curl pattern. Instead, your curls tend to
13 WEIRD HAIR HACKS OR GENIUS IN DISGUISE?
13 WEIRD HAIR HACKS OR GENIUS IN DISGUISE? by: myrevair.com We all get into this mode where we will literally try anything to make sure our hair is healthy. Sometimes it is because we see something viral going around the internet, other times we just get curious and want to put our recent Pinterest pins about hair care to the test. Regardless of why — there are a myriad of hair care routines out there and some of them are hidden gems, while others may seem strange. Because of this, we decided to collect 13 of the weirdest hair tips and tricks for you to put to the test and figure out whether they are strange or one of your hidden gems. Remember not all hair care routines are created equally for YOUR hair type, so some of these may be perfect for you and others not so much. WEIRD HAIR HACKS OR GENIUS IN DISGUISE 1. Deep conditioning with mayonnaise Running out of your deep conditioner doesn’t have to be a problem… especially if you stock your kitchen regularly with mayonnaise. Yes, mayonnaise. It is a great substitute for your favorite deep conditioner. Massage a generous amount of mayo on your damp hair from mid hair shaft and comb through to the ends. You should focus on your ends because they need the most TLC. Let the mayo mask soak into your hair for twenty minutes. Try wearing a hair cap or shower cap to 1. Not make a mess and 2. Lock in all the moisture. After the twenty minutes, wash and style your hair as usual. Hopefully the end result is mayo-free shiny locks. 2. Egg Hair Mask What you eat is important to how healthy your locks are, but what if we told you what you eat can also be used ON your hair? Eggs, ignoring the texture, are known to replenish hair and restore softness. With that, crack a few egg whites into a bowl, apply to damp hair, and comb through. Like a normal mask, keep it on for ten to twenty minutes and afterwards wash it out. 3. Tomato Juice Savior Apparently this has been tried and tested multiple times and works, as crazy as it is. If you have blonde hair and left the pool or ocean only to see your hair turn green then this is the hack for you. Get rid of those unwanted green tones by soaking your hair in tomato juice. The red in the tomato juice neutralizes the green and helps your blonde out a little. Leave the juice soaking in your hair for twenty minutes and then wash your hair as you normally would. 4. DIY Dry Shampoo Want to make your own dry shampoo with things in your home? Well, here’s a recipe. Mix two tablespoons of cocoa powder, two tablespoons of cornstarch, and a dash of cinnamon. Apply at your roots and shake through with your fingers for a refreshed hair. If you are looking for an even simpler solution to dry shampoo try baby powder. Dusting a bit of baby powder on your roots and massaging it in will get rid of excess oil like dry shampoo. It will absorb the grease from your strands and help to make your locks look fresher. 5. DIY Highlights Okay these aren’t crazy colored highlights or anything, but they’re subtle for when going to the salon is just a no-go. Squeeze an entire lemon into a dish, dip a toothbrush into the juice and comb it through your hair. Then, go sit in the sun for about an hour. Keep doing this once every two weeks and the sun in combo with the lemon juice will naturally lighten your hair. 6. Flyaways? Try a toothbrush Those little baby hairs hate our perfectly polished styles and love to ruin them by sticking up and out. To keep your flyaways flat spray a toothbrush with hairspray or use a little gel and brush over your hairline. This technique keeps everything smooth without making the hairstyle crunchy. 7. Crushed aspirin isn’t only for Acne In case you were wondering what else you could add to your shampoo to keep your hair healthy and strong — aspirin is your answer. Crushed up aspirin is a typical acne treatment but using the powdered aspirin in your shampoo can help your hair. Every two weeks, crush up on aspirin into your shampoo routine. Basically, the salicylic acid content in aspirin helps banish dullness from your hair by clearing build up to reveal healthy-looking locks. 8. Get Rid of Static Static hair is an embarrassment no one wants to deal with, so here is a quick hack to save yourself. Dryer sheets. They are not only used to keep your laundry static-free but can also be used on your hair. As ridiculous as it may feel, take dryer sheets and rub them down your hair to get rid of any static pieces that are standing up. As an added bonus, the dryer sheets will leave your hair smelling fresh like your favorite laundry scent. 9. Use that old T-shirt To reduce frizz when drying your hair trade in your towel for a cotton t-shirt. Regular towels cause friction when using it to dry your hair which disrupts the cuticle and thus creates frizz. The cotton t-shirt replacement absorbs water without causing friction, making it a great way to dry your hair. Make sure to squeeze your hair, not rub, when drying because rubbing creates more friction which creates frizz. 10. Sock + Hair = Perfect Bun This is a great hack for when you’re running late and still want a picture perfect bun! You can create it in a matter of minutes just by using a sock. Take a sock, one that resembles your hair color, and cut off the toe end. After that, roll the sock into itself until you’re left with a donut hole sock. Once you have your sock bun this
Hey Man; Here are Life Hacking Tips to Prolong Your Life
Hey Man; Here are Life Hacking Tips to Prolong Your Life By: Manly Curls Here are some life hacking tips for men that will ensure that you add some high-quality years to your life. A great way to welcome the new year and the many years ahead! Become a healthier longer-living dude by reading these tips! It is with such enthusiasm that I bring you guys a lifestyle hacking post by Erick. As many of you know, Manly Curls isn’t just a blog about having luscious curls, and lifestyle hacking is a big part of the ethos of Manly Curls. Without further ado, I give you Erick and his life hacking tips to prolong your life. Hey guys, this is Erick, it’s great to be here at Manly Curls and posting in one of the leading men’s lifestyle blogs! I’m like a lot of you guys; just a regular guy who is always looking for ways to improve his lifestyle. Since eating healthy and exercising is already a given for a better lifestyle, I’d like to show you what else you can do to possibly prolong your life with the following healthy habits. So here are some simple ways to help you live a longer, happier life. Play Head Games Challenge your brain! Keeping your mind stimulated not only boosts your brainpower and memory, it also slashes your risk of developing dementia in half, according to studies conducted at the University of New South Wales in Australia. For example, try brushing your teeth with your non-dominant hand, memorize the phone numbers that you have programmed and make calls without using speed dial or your mobile phone’s address book, and mentally tally the total cost of your groceries as you drop each item into your shopping cart. Go social and get your friends involved and start a monthly trivia game night. Buy Yourself Some Flowers Having flowers in your home isn’t just for decoration anymore and these days it’s perfectly acceptable even for the manliest of dudes. Research from Rutgers suggests that looking at flowers can actually put you in a brighter mood. Also, in three different studies, receiving flowers was shown to have both immediate and long-term positive effects on a person’s emotional outlook. Flower power, anyone? Spice It Up Try flavoring your foods with fresh herbs and spices rather than salt, butter or sugar. This will not only naturally cut the sodium, fat, and calories in your food, but it will also improve the overall health benefits of the food. Suzanna Zick, N.D., a naturopathic physician at the University of Michigan says, “Many herbs such as thyme and oregano are similar to green, leafy vegetables in that they’re higher in vitamins and minerals.” Saffron and basil are believed to contain cancer fighters, while “warming” or spicy herbs, such as nutmeg and black pepper, may also help lower blood pressure. Don’t Forget To Floss Many of us forget to floss until right before a dental visit. Cleaning between your chompers is actually very important to your body’s overall health, in addition to your smile. Flossing your teeth helps get rid of bacteria-laden plaque that causes gum disease and a plethora of other problems, including heart disease, stroke, and premature births. Remember to get those nasty bacteria out of your mouth and out of your body. Wash Your Hands Before Going To The Bathroom Take a minute to consider all of the germs that you come into contact with while pushing that grocery cart, touching a gas pump, handling your child’s toys, or the germs that get M.D., a urologist in Charlotte, NC, advises that you thoroughly wash your hands for at least ten seconds before peeing to avoid transferring germs to your private parts (this doesn’t mean though that you should not wash your hands after peeing too). Sip Some White Tea White tea may soon replace green tea as the ultimate health brew. Both teas contain cancer-fighting antioxidants called polyphenols. However, the leaves and buds used to make white tea require less processing than green tea leaves. This results in the white tea retaining more antioxidant power. Studies are also now showing that white tea extract may help fight some common bacterial infections, including strep and staph. Chew, Chew, and Chew Some More The director of the gastroenterology division at the University of South Alabama, Jack A. Di Palma, explains that taking the time to thoroughly chew and break up your food makes it easier for the body to extract, assimilate and absorb nutrients and even enhance any body recomposition efforts. Furthermore, keeping food in your mouth for a longer amount of time does in fact increase the production of saliva, which helps to neutralize the extra stomach acids that cause reflux. An additional bonus to chewing thoroughly is that because it takes about twenty minutes for the stomach to signal to the brain that you’re full, the slower you eat, the fewer calories you are likely to consume before you are ready to drop your fork. It only takes a few minutes each day to dramatically improve your health. Remember that these lifestyle tweaks have been proven to have a major impact on overall health, so don’t let the small nature of them fool you. Get started today with these easy live-long tricks and become a better dude for the long term! And stop in for a great haircut because when you look good, you feel good and I’m sure that helps you live longer too…maybe.
100 Best Hair Jokes Around: Hair-larious
100 Best Hair Jokes Around: Hair-larious Listen, we know hair jokes can be a tad lame, but they’re also funny! We live and breath hair, so wanted to share some of these gems we found along the way. From bad haircuts to play on words, these jokes will at the very least put a smile on your face. So, join us on this Hair-larious adventure through bad puns and rough punchlines. 1. What was the reason behind Pavlov having such soft hair? He had soft hair because he knew how to condition it well. 2. How can the moon cut its own hair? It can cut its own hair because eclipse it! 3. What happened when the famous wig robber was seen in the area? The police started combing the area! 4. How did the one hair propose to the other? It proposed by saying, “I love you unconditionally!” 5. What is the kind of hair that loves going on vacation on different beaches of the country? The wavy hair! 6. Why did the barber come first in the race to finish cutting hair the fastest? This was because he had taken a short cut! 7. Why do all types of bees in the world have hair that is sticky? This is because they always honeycomb their hair! 8. What is the name of the thing through which all the hair on your head makes music? They make music by using headbands! 9. Why do most people prefer to watch sports matches while visiting the barber at the barbershop? This is because, although the coverage is the same, the highlights at the barbershop are way better! 10. What should one use when either a long hair or short hair on our head is injured? In such situations, we should use a hairspray! 11. Why did the guy lose all his hair during the war? This was because he got stuck in the middle of an enemy hair raid! 12. What did a bald historian say when he found an antique comb in the ruins? He said that he was never going to part with it! 13. Why couldn’t anyone in town see the bald man walking in the street on a sunny day? This was because the shine from his head was blinding everyone! 14. Why did the King ban all the men and women in the kingdom from having a haircut? Because it was considered an act of hair-esy! 15. What did the old man with a dozen short hairs on his head tell the barber? He asked the barber to highlight them! 16. What did the barber say when he shaved someone’s thick hair? He said, “Hair comes trouble!” 17. What happened when the barber cleaned his shop? The barber felt a breath of fresh hair! 18. What did the barber use when his shop got flooded during the monsoon? He used the hairdryer! 19. What did the father hair need after a long day of work? The father hair needed some long hair conditioning! 20. What did the barber need to survive in a desert? He needed some scissors and some hairspray because they are the hair necessities in his life! 21. In the Star Wars franchise, who was the one who tied Princess Leia’s hair? It was none other than Darth Braider! 22. What was the favorite rom-com movie of all the hair families, be it short hair, thick hair, or curly hair? It was the movie ‘When Hairy Met Sally!’ 23. Why was the barbershop located on the hill slope so trendy among people? This was because it was a cut above the rest! 24. Why did the barber start getting emotional when he saw his old barbershop? This was because that shop had been his home and, of course, home is hair the heart is! 25. How did the town guide introduce the tourists to the world’s longest strand of human hair? He said, “Welcome to the main hair-itage attraction of our town!” 26. Why did my young daughter put a bun on her hair? Because her mother had told her to tie a bun! 27. What did the woman in Kansas who had a wavy hair bun sing? She sang, “Carry on My Wayward Bun!” 28. What should we name a bee who is having terrible hair problems? I guess we could call it a frizz-bee! 29. What is the one hairstyle that will last forever? The perm-anent hairstyle! 30. Why did so many men buy the $1o wig from the barbershop? They bought it because it really was a small sum toupee! 31. Why was the hair always angry with the woman? Because the woman kept on teasing the hair! 32. What is the name of the natural hairstyle that most birds prefer to have? They prefer to have the mo-hawk! 33. What did the little boy say when the barber asked him whether he wanted a hair cut? “No”, he replied, “I want a shave!” 34. What did one thick hair say to the other thick hair when they had a fight? “Guess, we don’t gel well with each other! 35. Why was the hair salon so famous in the locality? Because it had a sign outside the shop saying, “We will either color your hair perfectly or we will dye tying!” 36. What do you say about someone who has got a new and glamorous hair cut? That person is tressed to kill. 37. What is the name of the haircut that most fungi want to get from a barber? They love the mushroom cut! 38. Why did Bruce Willis tell his hairstylist that he wants to radically change his hair color? This was because it was a ‘Good Day to Dye Hard’! 39. What is the name of the place where horses get their hair styled and cut? It is the state of Maine! 40. Why did the fortune teller choose Wednesday to get a new hairstyle? Because he had checked