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Guest Post: The Right Way To Straighten Your Hair

Glossy, straight hair continues to be a leading trend in women's fashion today. You can get this stylish look by following these easy steps for straightening your hair the right way.

Wash and Blow Dry Your Hair

Before you straighten your hair, you should wash and dry it first. Use a high-quality shampoo that contains proteins and nutrients like Vitamin A. You also should use conditioner so that your hair strands are protected from damage like split ends and fraying.

You should also blow dry your hair, making sure that the roots are just as dry as the ends. Your hair must be completely dry if you want the straightening effects to hold in your hair throughout the day.

Section Your Hair

After you wash and blow dry your hair, you should then separate it into one to two inch sections around your head. Sectioning your hair allows you to straighten small portions at a single time.

It makes the task easier and also faster than if you tried to straighten larger portions together. You can separate each section using bands or bobby pins.

Use a High-Quality Straightener

It is also important that you use a straightener that will gently straighten your hair and also be safe to use. Poorer quality straighteners can overheat quickly and also fry your hair. They leave your hair looking frayed and damaged.

A good quality straightener will heat up gradually and not be too hot to handle as you work on your hair. It also will leave your hair looking smooth and glossy rather than dried out and frizzy.

The better quality straighteners tend to cost more than their cheaply made counterparts. However, you should spend a little extra if you want your hair to look beautiful and healthy after you straighten it.

Start at the Top

When you straighten your hair, it is important that you start at the roots and slowly make your way down to the tips. Place the straightener as close to the roots of each section of hair as possible. Allow the straightener to sit for a few seconds at the top of the section before slowly sliding it down to the tips of your hair.

Depending on how curly your hair is, you may need to go over each section of hair two or three times to get the straightened, flat look you want. After you straighten each section, you can lightly spray it with hairspray to maintain the appearance.

Use a Flat Paddle Brush to Finish

Once you straighten each section of hair, you should then brush it out to get the look you want. When you want to maintain the straightened appearance, it is important that you use a flat paddle brush.

A curved or round brush will add volume back into your hair and could coax your hair into curling or waving. A flat paddle brush will work with the straightened strands and help you maintain the glossy, sleek look you are going for when you straighten your hair.

These simple steps can help you get the straightened, stylish hairstyle that is so popular today among women. They also help you protect your hair without drying it out or otherwise damaging it during the process. By following these tips, you can straighten your hair effectively and safely.

Article is on behalf of FoxyBae. A new hair straightening brush that can make doing your hair easier and smooth.

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, by Jessica Fairweather

Fashion and Lifestyle

Guest Post: 7 Steps to Developing Good Habits (SBO)

Motivation is what drives you to be productive, to succeed, to make something of yourself and show the world that you've made it. Your success need not be phenomenal and could be just a small achievement, but the knowledge that you made it on your own is what makes it huge. What contributes to your motivation is having good habits to guide you and keep you going.

Today is a good time as any to start developing some good habits. Do not let small setbacks prevent you from trying again. Think of a plan to turn your life around. There are many information available that can help you think positively and proactively.

Your plan must provide answers to why you want to develop good habits and how strong your desire is. You should also define your goals to keep you motivated and stick to your plan in achieving your objective. Skipping this part will weaken everything and it will be difficult for you to remain consistent.

Would you believe that you can develop good habits in just 7 short steps? When you're properly motivated, it can be done. If you want to succeed, have a better outlook in life, manage your finances well, work productively and enjoy life's little pleasures enthusiastically, take a look at this infographic that we have created just for you.
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Author Bio: Karen Evans started blogging from scratch, going through several hits and misses. Throughout her blogging journey, she was able to create her own systems, playbooks and processes and learned various blogging secrets that she now wants to share to all those interested in blogging and making a success out of it.

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, by Jessica Fairweather

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9 Budget Friendly Ways to Increase Your Home Value

When thinking about selling or renting your home, you should try to increase the value with some cosmetic work. You don't have to spend a large sum to achieve this. Keep in mind that you will need to invest to see a large return.

The following are things you can do to increase the value of your home on a budget.

1. Give Your Wall A Fresh Coat of Paint

Give your wall a fresh coat of paint in a neutral trending color. You will not only give your home a fresh new feel but also update your home and increase your value drastically.

2. Update Your Flooring

If you have outdated flooring from yesteryear or your flooring was introduction to your "friend" called stain then update it. You must be saying, "But that isn't budget friendly?". Shop wisely, use warehouse or cheap alternatives that at still modern and trendy.

Keep in mind that you should consider your target clients and cater to them. So if your demographic is persons making a monthly income of six figures plus, then you should have a decent price, sleek and modern fixes and flooring.

3. Deep Clean Your House

Clean every crack, crevice and cranny. When you are done, you should be able to eat of the floors, in the bathroom, wherever.

4. Buy Matching Front Panels For Your Appliances

Do you know what an sore eye it is to see that you dishwasher, fridge and oven are all different types of appliances? Why go out and purchase new appliances when you have that are in good working condition? Well here is a trick, just buy matching front panels so all of your appliances match.

5. Re-Caulk Your Sinks and Tubes

Why get a new sink or tub when the one you have is pretty fine and it is trendy, modern? Well you see a slightly lifting of the caulk or some discoloration, then RE-CAULK IT! And the best part is that you don't need a professional, You can do it yourself.

6. Update Your Cabinet Handles