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I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
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Beauty, Contributors, DIY, Featured · July 17, 2012

Fab Summer Hair Care: DIY Tips for Clean Hair and Scalp


Written By: VirtuousGlam Carlalee, Professional Hair Stylist & TheCubicleChick.com Health & Beauty Contributor

The following is part three in TheCubicleChick.com’s Fabulous Summer Hair, Skin, & Beauty Tips From a Professional Series. In each post, pro hair stylist, cosmetologist, (and The Cubicle Chick’s personal hair dresser) VirtuousGlam Carlalee will give you tips about how to keep your hair, and skin healthy and beautiful during the hot and harsh summer months.

Fab ladies, we’ve hit mid-summer—and in most cases, the local pool becomes our new best friend (and in this weather, who can blame us?). But with high levels of chlorine, frequent visits can be damaging to our hair and scalp, especially if you struggle with dandruff or dry scalp.  So, I’ve got the perfect “do it yourself” (DIY) remedy that can be done as quickly as a morning shower! But let us first get an understanding of what dandruff is and where it comes from.

Dandruff and dandruff flakes are nothing more than dead skin cells, that naturally fall from the scalp. NO WORRIES! However, there are several different factors that can contribute to their escalation, such as these:

  • heredity
  • hormonal changes
  • excessive alcohol consumption
  • high sugar, high salt, and spicy foods
  • lack of fatty acids and vitamin B
  • weather changes
  • stress

We know that natural causes such as heredity, hormonal and weather changes are out of our control, but anything that we can do so that our bodies and hair are in their best health should definitely be our top priority!  What goes into our bodies definitely affects the natural reaction of what goes on outside of our bodies.

In addition, a healthy scalp is a true necessity for healthy hair, so we need to treat our scalp to an “ooh-aah” moment. Shampoos that are geared towards dry scalp can be great but quite often, people with dry scalp find themselves washing their hair more often in pursuit of a clean scalp, which can dry the hair and strip it of its natural oils.  So I’m going to help you rejuvenate your scalp with 3 simple ingredients you can find right in your kitchen!

We’ll start with fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and water. The acid in the lemon juice helps to clarify and lift flakes from the scalp, and the olive oil moisturizes and soothes the newly exposed skin—how cool is that 🙂

*Please note this treatment can be done every other week*

Step 1) Mix 2 tbps of fresh lemon juice, 2 tbps of olive oil and 2 tbps of water together in a cup

Step 2) Pour the mixture all over your freshly washed CLEAN hair and allow it to sit for 20 min with a plastic cap (no heat is needed)

Step 3) Rinse and shampoo an additional time with a moisturizing shampoo and follow with a moisturizing conditioner

There you have it—fresh, clean, rejuvenated, and flake free!

Stay tuned for your next summer beauty tip and until then lets make sure that our outer beauty matches our inner beauty!! XOXO


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Comments

  1. cailey davis says

    July 17, 2012 at 5:19 pm

    Thank u so much for the lovely hair scalp treatment…..I tend on doing it every other week because I get dandruff blot an dry scalp it seems like every time I wash my hair a few days later I see flakes…..so I just keep washing it…but once I get upset to this lemon juice an olive oil an water I should see a difference…thanks…

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  2. abitnerdy says

    July 17, 2012 at 10:24 pm

    ahhh.. i am going to try this! I have an oily scalp ~

    Reply
  3. Anna says

    September 17, 2016 at 10:47 am

    Great tips!Thank you for sharing.Could you post an article on dry hair care home remedy tips.That would be very helpful for us who are suffering dry and damaged hair.
    Thank you.

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February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partn February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partnered with @MedIQCME and Duke Health to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), also known as irregular heartbeat which affects 12 million people.My father was diagnosed with AFib and my family has a history of this condition, so I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.

I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time w Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time with roses and a little Stevie Wonder. I could do this all day! 🌹 #traderjoes #flowers #roses #therapy #selfcare
Mimosas, beignets, and Benedicts, oh my! Brunch is Mimosas, beignets, and Benedicts, oh my! Brunch is my absolute favorite meal and @louieswinedive in Clayton treated us so well! I will definitely be back. 

#brunch #stl #stlouis #food #stlfoodie #hosted
Brunch vibes. #latergram #brunch #stl #stlouis Brunch vibes. #latergram #brunch #stl #stlouis
A generous heart is always open, always ready to r A generous heart is always open, always ready to receive our going and coming. In the midst of such love, we need never fear abandonment. This is the most precious gift true love offers – the experience of knowing we always belong.” — bell hooks
One more week before she goes back to school for h One more week before she goes back to school for her second semester. Reppin #stl and @seriessixcompany. 

#stlouis #collegekid #stlmade #mykid
Flower arranging has become the self-care I didn’t know I needed. It’s a tranquil and relaxing experience for me. Get into it. 💐 #traderjoes #flowers #therapy #selfcare
It was about a mellow mood & self-care for me toda It was about a mellow mood & self-care for me today as I spent the first day of the year taking care of my mind, body, and soul. It went something like this…. #newyear #selfcare #overforty #fortyish
We made it a family night at @stlouiswheelpark. A We made it a family night at @stlouiswheelpark. A time was had and memories were made. Grateful that I got some extra days with these guys (thanks Southwest—now run my son back his reimbursement 😂).
My family gifted me $250 worth of Sephora gift car My family gifted me $250 worth of Sephora gift cards as one of my Christmas surprises. Take a look at my haul which includes makeup for oily skin and a some faves! #sephora #haul #skin #oilyskin #beautyproducts #overforty #midlifewomen
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