As you may know, the chemical dye messes up your hair. I will start by explaining you why.The chemical dye are involded in the capillary structure, chemicals open the hair scales in order to make penetrate the the pigments. (picture here) A lot of applications turns the hair scales difficult to close and therefore the hair becomes increasingly sensitive to external aggressions. The hair is worn ,dry, lose their luster, forked and break.
However, this is how the natural dye work. Hence the brilliance of the hair. These dye make the hair thicker, stronger and more beautiful.
How to lighten the hair naturally? A friend of mine have already tested a mask with honey and lemon and she loved it. It seems that chamomile and cinnamon also help.
To darken the hair we recommend the walnut powder and black tea.
You've probably heard of henna? You know, the product that is supposed to turn your hair orange? Henna is a plant very effective if you want to turn your hair lighter / blacker / red. You can use the Ayurvedic powders such as Bhringaraj to darken your hair. However, I do not recommend buying these powders on Aromazone because from experience I can tell you they are not terrible ... If you want to make a henna after a chemical dye it is advisable to wait between 2/3 months in order not to have "green" hair. (You can always test it on a forelock before all applications!). I also recommend Khadi hair dye, because I've heard / read a lot of good of it. This brand offers a wide choice of colors.
Be careful when you buy your henna that it does not contain metal salts, nicknamed "sodium picramate" a product used in the "fake henna" that may give you huge itching. Be sure to find a henna of quality. I obviously did not test all the henna but the black henna that I prefer comes from Lush.In order to learn more, here's a link to the henna bible.

This is an article that I was asked to for. Some of you dream of spacing their shampoos therefore they adopt the No Poo Do routine The trick is is very useful especially when you are in your hair transition, but it can even be useful in your life of every day especially if you have bangs or if you have not found the time to wash your hair . You have obviously already heard about the dry shampoo? It can be found in supermarkets and more generally in the form of spray.
If you start doubting of all your hair products> you are on the right way, hehe! Indeed, if you take a look at the back of your bottle, you can see the INCI list; you can read great things like "isobutane" (commonly used as a refrigerant), the "propane" (derived from petroleum products ), butane, the alcohol 40-B (especially used in household cleaners) ... Anyway! full of good things that makes you hungy! So if you still want to use your dry shampoo without the feeling of being a Citroën I offer you some natural methods perfect for people you are on budget !
You can use talc, cornstarch, white clay powder or even baking soda as a dry shampoo. You can make mixtures if you prefer. Pour the powder into a salt shaker or apply it with a kabuki brush, it's up to you! For Brown-haired : add to it some cocoa tablespoons to darken the powder ... These powders will absorb sebum, and once on your scalp, leave it on 5/10 minutes, then tilt your head down to brush / remove residues. > Your hair are now voluminouss and clean anew.

How to have a matte nail polish effect without buying a matte top coat? Apply a first coat of nail polish. Wait for it to dry. Apply a second coat of nail polish and slide your fingers in the cornstarch. Allow the polish to dry and remove the surpluss > and voilàà!
My nail is cracked ... Cut a piece of tea bag, apply a drop of glue where your nail is broken. Then apply the piece of tea bag (as close as possible to the start of the crack) Re-apply a few drops of glue to soak the piece of tea bag. Allow it to dry. When the piece is completely dry, cut off any excess with nail scissors (you can even use a nail file). Apply your base to smooth the relief and voila! You can now apply your favorite nail polish.
How to make my nail polish last? If you want your nail polish to last longer, moisten your nails with a cotton ball soaked in white vinegar and let it dry. The vinegar will thus form an adhesive and protective coating for a long lasting nail polish.
How to do its own nail polish ? and how to do this? Simply mix your top coat with a little bit of eyeshadow! To do as in the picture : apply a first coat of nail polish. Allow it to dry. Apply a second layer and sprinkle the nail with the powder.Let it dry and remove the excess with a clean brush.
How to make my nail polish dry faster? Fill a bowl with cold water. Cold water will make the nail polish harden and dry faster.
How can I avoid overfilling the surface of the nail? Apply Vaseline around the nail.
You want to do some "nail art", but you do not have the necessary tools? Use something like this.
How to resurrect a nail polish? You have certainly heard that acetone or solvent can do the trick. Tough this is what exaclty what kills your nail polish. Use a "nail polish thinner" ,not a "nail polish remover".
And how to have a phosphorescent nail polish? Bend a light stick so that it becomes phosphorescent. Cut it and mix it into a clear nail polish . Shake it and apply!

How to apply your mascara? First I recommend you not to apply mascara on the lower lashes to avoid overloading your eyes. Instead, start by applying a touch of eyeliner on your eyelashes to make the black more intense. Also think of powdering them if you want thicker eyelashes effect. You can also curl your lashes with an eyelash curler if you want them to look bigger. My favorite trick is to hold the mirror at the chin (instead of in front), the application is much better. If you have trouble applying your mascara, know that twisting the brush will help you a lot.
> If you prefer a very light application without packages, a new method has arrived there are few on the net: take your eyelash comb and apply a touch of mascara on the length like this. Gently wipe the comb on your eyelashes and here you are!
> Today,there are tons of brands that claims selling "unique" mascaras, described as revolutionary. In fact, the result differs mainly due to the mascara’s brush, a basic mascara gives a very natural effect not particularly stretching or bending. The fine fiber-based mascara brush will give you the illusion of longer eyelashes. Besides mascara with thick brush will be called "volumizing" because they give thickness (but beware of the packages!) Personally I have a big preference for all thz fiber-based mascaras because the spider effect is not really my thing.
> If you rather prefer to have a "cat-eyes" look ; apply mascara on the ends to give the impression of longer eyes. You can also add individual fake eyelashes (only on the ends) to amplify the effect.
> If you want to take care of your eyelashes or simply make them grow faster: it was rumored that castor oil helps a lot!
> Finally, if your mascara starts drying, do not hesitate to add two or three drops of olive oil to bring it back to life.
> Now here is the DIY of the day! You've always wanted to try false eyelashes? With an old brush you can create it yourself. Simply cut a few hairs of the brush to align it on a piece of plastic glue it with eyelash adhesive. The glue dried, take off the fake eyelashes of the plastic and glue the other side. When the glue is completely dry, apply black eyeliner on the dried glue.Cut false eyelashes according to your preferences and you're done! This is what the result might look like .

If like me you do not tan or if you simply like to be tanned all year, this article is for you. You have probably already understood; I am going to speak you about self-tanners. As some of you know, self-tanners are known to abound of questionable ingredients. Some are also very good at staining your clothes or at giving a beautiful orange-carrot look. Organic Self-tanners however do not contain comedogenic or even dangerous ingredients. Nonetheless, they are made of natural actives that give the skin a very natural tanned look. But then we fall again on the problem of the organics products: the price!
So I have a solution for you, a powder called natural DHA. It is obtained by fermentation of corn or sugar cane. It is naturally present in the composition of plants. It is said to be non-toxic and harmless for health, the active ingredient goes on the upper layers of the skin and therefore is not absorbed by the skin .These sugars react and produce brown pigments that give color to the tanned skin. How to make your own self-tanner? The powder is available on Aromazone for 3.5 euros, just add it to your cream. It is advisable to shed between 1-3% for a healthy glow and up to 8% for a self-tanning effect. Moreover if you want a harmonious and lasting result, you just have to scrub your skin before. Then, after applying the self-tanner do not forget to wash your hands thoroughly.
Otherwise it is also possible to use the “Egypt henna” as a self-tanner! You can do it in a salon but if you do not want it to cost you an arm and a leg you can also do it yourself by mixing henna with a little bit of water and let it dry where you want to be tanned. Finally : henna is also very useful to scrub and soften the skin, it tightens pores and to calm complexion.