10 DIY Hair Care Remedies

Healthy and shiny hair is something that you have always wanted but have no knowledge of homemade remedies for curing damaged hair. With regular application of hair oil and different homemade recipes, hair care is possible without much effort.

Take a look at ten DIY hair care remedies.

1. Avocado and coconut oil

Application of coconut hair oil and avocado can work wonders for your hair although you may not have known this before. The proteins and oils present in avocado helps in moisturizing your tresses and all that you need to do is to make a paste of avocado and two to three drops of peppermint essential oil. Leave this application for two minutes and shampoo your hair. After rinsing the hair, apply a pack according to the type of your hair and wait to get non greasy and beautiful tresses.

2. Cocoa powder

Application of hair oil might just not be enough if your tresses are regularly exposed to pollution and dust.  You can apply cocoa powder in combination with apple cider vinegar, yoghurt and honey to make it look rich and bouncy and all these homemade recipes form a part of your regular hair care regimen.

3. Olive oil and banana

You must have had banana and olive oil so many times but never knew that these ingredients  can be used for making your hair smooth. Make a paste of these ingredients and apply it on your hair. Leave it for 30 minutes and wash it with a shampoo.

4. Sugar and water

Surprising though it may seem mixing sugar with water and applying it on your hair is one of the best ways to make dull and boring hair shiny and bouncy. Add one or two teaspoon of sugar to water and make a solution. Dip your hand in this water and run your fingers through the hair and make it look better if you have limp hair. With all these simple and effective ingredients that are always available at home, hair care becomes one of the easiest things ever.

5. Pumpkin and honey

You are probably aware of the health benefits of pumpkin but little did you know that it works well for maintaining healthy hair and here lies the catch. If you have always thrown away those leftover pieces of pumpkin, you can now make a paste of those pieces and add a little bit of honey in it. Apply this pack on your hair can make your hair beautiful and allow you get rid of frizzy tresses. You can try all of these home remedies along with regular application of hair oil to maintaining healthy and bouncy hair.

6. Chamomile and lemon

If you have got tired of the quality of blonde hair, you can rinse you hair with cool chamomile tea and sprinkle a juice of lemon to it to get an additional bounce. Does it seem too difficult? Adding a brightening mask along with this can really make your hair beautiful and grated potato can be used for this purpose. You must shampoo your hair after applying this mask and rinse with cold water.

7. Apple cider vinegar

Are you keen to make your hair cuticles smooth as ever? Make a solution containing one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and water and apply this mixture on your hair. If the smell seems intolerable, you can add some essential oil to this mixture. Apply this mixture on your hair and comb it properly and allow the acid in the vinegar fix the outer part of the hair thereby making it flat and smooth.

8. Shampoo and aspirin

Combination of these ingredients can restore the shine in your hair and leave it bouncy and soft.

9. Massaging olive oil

Massaging olive oil in your regularly can improve blood circulation and promote hair growth.

10. Eggs

Egg is the best ingredient for conditioning your hair and making it shiny and bouncy.

Regular application of these homemade recipes according to your hair type and can bring the best results for maintaining the quality of your hair and promoting its growth.

Does the Fall in Oil Prices Impact the Gulf Economy?

Oil prices have slumped to levels lower than that seen in 2003. This has been especially hard on the Gulf countries, who according to GeoExPro cover only 3.4% of the Earth's surface, but are home to approximately 48% of the world's oil reserves. Naturally, the Gulf countries' economies are heavily dependent on oil exports. If we go by budget revenue shares, Saudi Arabia's is 73%, Bahrain's is 70%, Oman's is 45% and Kuwait's is 60% coming from the oil sector.

The recent slump in oil prices is attributed to the economic slowdown in the European countries and China, triggering a fall in demand for oil, along with the oversupply by oil producing countries. The lifting of sanctions on Iran too has escalated the problem. The GCC market countries have in fact started taking drastic austerity measures, such as increasing fuel prices in the domestic markets, imposing taxation on expatriates, job cuts and cancellation of increments to employees. Since oil makes up for more than 80% of revenues of the GCC countries, severe impacts have been visible on their economies.

Oil Prices & the Gulf Economy

1.      According to a report by the Kuwait Financial Center

·         Huge budget deficits are being caused by the slump in oil prices. This will force the GCC countries to burrow $285-$390 billion through 2020 to finance the gap.

·         There will be a massive shortfall in oil revenues of approximately $318 billion.

2.      The governments will tweak their economic policies, with

·         The Gulf countries trying to cover losses by reducing subsidies on water, electricity and petroleum heavily.

·         Implementing heavy cuts in government spending and state sponsored projects.

3.      They will have to rethink the future

Furthermore, other causes of the reduction in oil prices perhaps include the improvements in technology and the increased and efficient extraction and popularity of shale gas. All this might also bring trouble for the GCC market, which could face even lesser demand than before. This indicates that there is a need to bring in diversification and bring down the dependency on oil, like the UAE has done with hydrocarbon, which now accounting for around 20% of its exports.

The falling prices are also expected to impact foreign investment. The declining oil prices have triggered the petro-states to take hard calls. Due to this, they are either using up their reserves or borrowing money. Anticipating depreciation of currencies in the Gulf countries, rating agencies like Standard and Poors as well as Moody’s have downgraded their ratings, which reflects the weakened investor environment that will make recovery difficult.

The Most Popular Toyota Cars in Saudi Arabia

Toyota offers a wide variety of cars; you can choose from passenger cars, SUVs or vans. Here are the variety of Saudi Arabia cars offered by Toyota in the various Toyota Saudi showrooms.

Toyota Cars in Saudi Arabia

1.       Passenger cars

Among passenger cars, Toyota offers hatchbacks, sedans and sports cars. The Prius is a hatchback car, with hybrid technology, aerodynamic design and excellent driving performance. There are a variety of Toyota sedans in the market. The Avalon has a low, sleek and light profile, and the interior has a blend of hi-tech and traditional comfort. The Aurion sedan has a cutting-edge V6 engine, along with a modern and stylish exterior, and a luxurious interior. The Corolla 2016 sedan has been re-invented, and is now available with the new 2 liter engine. The Corolla combines classic style with superior performance. The Camry 2016 sedan has a new exterior design, the VVT-i engine, and comprehensive safety features. The Yaris Sedan combines the most advanced driving dynamics, an eye-catching design and a modern and a spacious interior. Toyota also offers sports cars such as the GT86 and Yaris Sport. The GT86 is a sports car enthusiast’s dream. Chassis design is optimized to provide ultra-smooth handling with rear wheel drive, low center of gravity and excellent steering feel. The Yaris Sport is bold and athletic, with excellent maneuverability, versatility and space. 

2.       SUVs

Saudi Arabia cars from Toyota include SUVs such as the Land Cruiser, the Prado, the Sequoia, the Fortuner, the FJ Cruiser and the RAV4. The Land Cruiser, a Toyota classic, is the king of the desert, with 4x4 wheel drive and cutting-edge off-road technology. The Prado, a family-friendly seven-seater is as comfortable navigating city traffic as it is the desert path. The Sequoia has the powerful 5.7 liter V8 engine, and can carry eight passengers in comfort and style. The Fortuner is both strong and versatile; it is as good on the road as off it. The FJ Cruiser’s bold design makes it a true off-road adventure vehicle. The RAV4 is a crossover SUV, designed to the fun and convenient, in luxurious style and comfort. 

3.       Minivans

Toyota minivans include the Avanza, Innova and Previa. The Avanza is ideal for everyday travel; it seats seven passengers with comfort, and has flexible seating for a variety of passenger/luggage combinations. The Innova is a classic minivan, with a voluminous interior capable of seating eight passengers. The Previa is a big eight-seater that offers luxury, with a space-age design.