forever young naturally beauty

If choosing to color yourself, opt for semipermanent dyes that fade over 12 weeks and don’t leave obvious roots. Smear olive oil around your hairline and ears to avoid coloring your skin, then don protective gloves. Apply the color with a brush from the roots down, working in sections.

Rinse through freshly washed hair for lowlights.

1 black tea bag handful dried sage leaves

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

2 drops essential oil of rosemary
In a large bowl pour 2 cups of boiling water over the tea bag and sage leaves. Infuse for 20 minutes. Stir in the vinegar and essential oil. Use as a final rinse after shampooing. (Omit rosemary oil if you have epilepsy.)

Place a large handful each of marigold and camomile flowers in a pan and cover with water. Throw in 2 bags of hibiscus tea, then bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes. Allow to cool then stir in 3 drops essential oil of rose and use as a final rinse.

Mix 1 tsp walnut oil into overnight conditioning oil and work through the hair to bring out warm lowlights (do not use on very light hair).

for fair hair Use this combination as a final rinse after shampooing.

10 strands of saffron

1 bag camomile tea

juice of half a lemon
Place the saffron in a bowl with the tea bag and pour over 2 cups of boiling water. Leave to infuse for 20 minutes. Squeeze in lemon juice.

Although body hair growth slows as we age, the bad news is that it becomes coarser in texture and facial hair can become more noticeable in women. Waxes and depilatories may include ingredients irritating to dry skin and to varicose veins, while waxing can result in in-grown hairs. Here are some natural alternatives.

Although it works on the same principle as waxing, threading is less painful and less irritating to sensitive skin, since it doesn’t involve use of hot wax (therapists pluck hairs with the aid of a twisted length of thread). Indian women swear by weekly appointments for everything from eyebrows to legs.

If the skin on your legs is prone to in-grown hairs, exfoliate before shaving, using an exfoliating scrub or brushing gently with a loofah. Go carefully over the delicate skin of the shins.

Mix 3 drops essential oil of sandalwood into 1 tbsp hemp oil and massage in to soothe inflammation.

To soothe sensitive skin that reacts to soap and shaving foam or gel, rub olive oil into the skin 10 minutes before shaving. Apply just a little: too much clogs a razor. If you find olive oil too greasy, substitute a thin layer of aloe vera gel. This protects against nicks.