During summer apply coconut water or coconut milk with a few drops of lemon on your scalp, leave it on for 30 mins and shampoo off. This keeps your hair healthy and shiny and keeps the mind cool.

                        Mix a few drops of lemon juice or vinegar into your regular shampoo. Use it as you always do, this will lend sheen to your hair.

                         If you have dry hair, opt for corn oil rather than olive. This is because corn oil permeates into the hair shaft better than olive oil.

                       If dandruff refuses to go inspite of using dandruff shampoos, oil treatments or other home treatments then you should start taking Vitamins B, C and E supplements but after consulting your doctor. Severe dandruff is an alarm for alopecia (hairfall) and needs immediately medical attention.

                      If the texture of your hair is straight from the ends and curly in the middle, you can get rid of this funny look by straightening your hair totally. This can be done at good hair salons. This treatment is usually followed up with natural/herbal treatment, which can be done at home by yourself as well. Mix together 1 cup henna, 1 cup creamy curd, 1 tspn almond oil, 2 eggs, 1 tspn castor oil and 2 tbspn milk cream. Apply all over your hair once a week and comb through to spread evenly.

                  Start the day with morning walk so that you come in contact with the fresh cool morning air.

                 Summer bathing is a great way to keep cool. Just before bathing massage legs, hands, chest, neck, shoulders and the back with light strokes using a moisturising body lotion. Better use a water based lotion for this purpose.

                  Now bathe in tepid water, stand in the shower and relax for awhile. Use a light floral shower gel or body wash, avoid glycerine based soaps/washes in the summer. Now wash yourself in cool water and then finish off with tepid water. Pat your body dry.

                Now use a good quality antiperspirant on underarms. Dab a dash of cologne on your nape, hands, legs, knee, chest and back or simply use a good deo.

                Now sprinkle light floral talc on feet to avoid smelly feet. Also sprinkle talc on shoulders, neck, chest and back.

                Repeat the use of cologne or deo during the course of the day as and when you like.

                Touch up your makeup once in the day to keep yourself looking fresh. Use minimum makeup and if you have to use then always use powder makeup products.

                During the hot days avoid starchy food like rice, potato and fried food. Also avoid sweets, chocolates and pastries.

                Drink lots of water and eat plenty of water based fruits and vegetables like cucumber and watermelon.

                 Keep green plants around yourself so that you feel cool and fresh all the time.

                Today I have for you all a few random beauty tips. Hope you all like them.
                
                Take a little curd and apply on your face and neck like a mask. Wash off after 10-15 mins. Regular use will ensure a soft and glowing skin. Curd has antiseptic properties, hence it is beneficial for pimple prone skin.

               Once a week massage the whole body with pure coconut oil. Bathe after 15-20 mins. Skin will become soft and satiny.

               Take turmeric power, gramflour, sandalwood powder and fresh fresh milk cream. Mix well and apply on your face, neck and hands. Wash off when dry. Regularity will ensure a soft and dewy skin.

              Apply orange juice on your face, neck, hands, feet and keep it on till it dries. This will make your skin clear and glowing.

              To treat pimples, make a paste of margosa leaves. To it add, turmeric powder and honey, mix well. Apply on your face for 10-15 mins. Don't apply around the eyes.

             After squeezing out the juice from lemon, rub the peel on your elbows, knees and nails. The skin will become lighter and softer. And the nails will be stain free, shiny and whiter than ever.