Considering that you already brush your kitty and his advanced age, kitty may be losing more fur than when he was younger. If the home remedies do not work ask his vet what he should have to slow shedding. Good luck and give kitty love for me! ... View related article.
You can even go one cheaper than that. Print the lists on both sides, have it laminated, and get a water eraseable pen. I had a grocery list like that, hadn't thought of adding other errands! I also added a box before each item so all I had to do was check it off when I needed it, and I printed it on bright paper so I could find it easily in my purse. Frugality rocks! ... View related article.
When I was a cosmetologist, word was that using a hot oil treatment would remove all or most of the semi-permanent color; I think I read it in a trade journal at some point. The reason I say 'word was' is because I never had a reason to try it. However, I did style ethnic hair which required the use of oils sometimes to combat dryness and I did notice the semi-permanent color did not last as long when I used those products.
Don't use Dawn, but after the hot oil treatment you can use a buildup removing shampoo (these are sold both in regular stores and beauty supply stores) of your choosing to remove a little more. Even with a buildup remover, the hot oil treatment should prevent your hair from getting too dry if you typically use a good conditioner. Even if the color does not all come out it should only be a little left, and your hair should be in better condition afterward! One caveat: if you applied heat to the semi-permanent color to make it more intense, or started with overly-dry hair, it will be more difficult to remove and only time will complete the task. Good luck! ... View related article.
I don't know what your local area laws and restrictions are, but if you are in a place where you are allowed to burn your fall leaves and twigs, I have read in more than one place that people sometimes place their skillet into the pile of leaves and such, set the whole thing ablaze and let it stay til it has cooled off, and it comes out looking new and unseasoned, so you can start over. If all else fails it could be worth researching. ... View related article.
I have cleaned both Pyrex and Corningware, with years of baked on stains nothing else removed, by making a paste of baking soda mixed with dishwashing liquid. I make it thick and use a slightly damp sponge to scrub. use moderate to firm pressure. It never scratched anything I used it on. So, it's worth a try! ... View related article.
Ohhh no...so sorry this happened! I was a licensed cosmetologist for quite some time, and I dealt with all sorts of these emergencies. First you must rid yourself of the idea that this is a hair FASHION emergency, it is far more than that. It is a hair health emergency, and how you deal with it now will have a lot to do with how your hair fares in the future.
First, I hate to break the news, but in order to get your hair back on the right track, you really need to avoid the weave, extra additives, and color at least for now. I know you are not going to like this but your safest bet right now would be to go natural for at least 6 months, and have the damaged hair cut off. The reason is, your hair and scalp were traumatized. The current damage will travel up the hair shaft if you do not remove it, and weaves, braids, styling aids and chemicals will only cause more stress on your scalp.
I would recommend finding a stylist who is good with chemical free styling as well as other types of styling, and give your hair and scalp a rest for at least 6 months before you even contemplate anything else. At that point I would definitely consult with a professional before any chemicals are applied. For future reference, there are colors which can be used the same day as a relaxer. They are not permanent but they are also not damaging. Consult a professional about these things as well before you try any. Although you may not like my recommendations now, you will be amazed how much progress you will make in 6 months time, and you may like the low maintenance of a natural style better over time anyway.
There is no rule that says your hair has to be straight or black to be pretty, so keep that in mind as you plan your future haircare regimens. While your hair and scalp are recuperating pick up a few natural hairstyle magazines from the grocery store and see all the cute styles available now. Good luck, and please take my suggestions to heart, because the future health of your hair and scalp may depend on it. ... View related article.
Harry & David has different sized fruit gifts, as well as different fruit of the month programs. I have received items from them-always fresh and always quality. You can check them out online. ... View related article.
Recently, Tide came out with little gel sachets which are supposed to go on your clothes hanger to keep the laundry-fresh smell. They are in the laundry section, near other Tide items such as sweater hangers. I purchased a Coach bag at my local thrift store, and even though I smoke a little bit, the person who owned it prior must have been at LEAST 2 packs a day because it was nauseating even for me! I was dying to carry it so I plopped one of the sachets inside.
I think the combination of that and the fresh air from carrying it out of the house did the trick. I left the sachet inside for about 2 months, until I was tired of the scent all the time. It completely took the smell away, and even now I get a whiff of sachet from time to time. My bag is small so I used one, but the sachets come in a 6-pack, so you can stuff them everywhere according to the size of the bag. I would think a couple months, maybe 3 if you aren't using it while you treat it, would suffice. I would not recommend placing it in a plastic bag, because the smell would have no place to dissipate. ... View related article.
To me, IF the breeder is taking the health of mama-dog and her babies into consideration even before breeding takes place, and considering the futures of the babies via already having committed and responsible buyers for the pups, then it is not cruel. Some show dog participants also breed, and their pups always seem to be cared for and healthy; the cost is likely so high as to prevent abusive buyers from buying a pup then abusing it.
However, I think puppy mills, where dogs are neglected, inbred, and sold to just about anyone is wrong and cruel. If this were a perfect world, there would be few breeders, with stringent care rules, so all the mutts and mistreated pooches born through cruel breeding practices or lack of prevention could have a chance at a home. I love certain breeds as much as the next person, but realistically all pooches have the same potential depending how they are treated, and while a mutt may never win a dog show, they can be prettied up, well trained, and loved, just like a purebred. In summary, I think cruelty prevention in breeding is completely tied to being responsible for one's actions. ... View related article.
