Top 10 tips to boost your energy for 2015

Feeling sluggish? Lacking in motivation? There are some simple changes you can make to help boost your energy levels throughout the day. These healthy tips will leave you happier, energised and WAY more productive

by Fiona Day |

Published on14th January 2015 at 11.11am

Top 10 tips to boost your energy for 2015

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Even if youu2019re growing your hair, regular trims are essential to make sure the splits donu2019t creep further up the hair shaft. If youu2019re just maintaining your length, go for a cut every six weeks, and try eight if youu2019re growing.

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Even if you’re growing your hair, regular trims are essential to make sure the splits don’t creep further up the hair shaft. If you’re just maintaining your length, go for a cut every six weeks, and try eight if you’re growing.

Even if you’re growing your hair, regular trims are essential to make sure the splits don’t creep further up the hair shaft. If you’re just maintaining your length, go for a cut every six weeks, and try eight if you’re growing

The truth is, many of us donu2019t have the disposable cash to get a cut as often as our hair would like. So if youu2019re taking matters into your own hands and giving yourself a small trim every few weeks, make sure you use proper hairdressing scissors and not the kitchen ones! When cutting make sure you cut about 1/4 inch above the split, otherwise it will reappear.

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The truth is, many of us don’t have the disposable cash to get a cut as often as our hair would like. So if you’re taking matters into your own hands and giving yourself a small trim every few weeks, make sure you use proper hairdressing scissors and not the kitchen ones! When cutting make sure you cut about 1/4 inch above the split, otherwise it will reappear.

4 inch above the split, otherwise it will reappear

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The more chemicals you put on your hair, the more damaged and brittle it will become. This includes dyeing, highlighting, perming, and chemical straightening. Try your best to avoid using these methods where possible.

The more chemicals you put on your hair, the more damaged and brittle it will become. This includes dyeing, highlighting, perming, and chemical straightening. Try your best to avoid using these methods where possible

If you canu2019t go without a dye - consider other options like henna which doesnu2019t wreck your hair. If youu2019re a perm addict, buy some sleep-in rollers for a more natural wave. If you want natural highlights, try applying honey to the hair which will naturally lift it.

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If you can’t go without a dye - consider other options like henna which doesn’t wreck your hair. If you’re a perm addict, buy some sleep-in rollers for a more natural wave. If you want natural highlights, try applying honey to the hair which will naturally lift it.

If you can’t go without a dye - consider other options like henna which doesn’t wreck your hair. If you’re a perm addict, buy some sleep-in rollers for a more natural wave. If you want natural highlights, try applying honey to the hair which will naturally lift it

Swimming in the ocean, freshwater and chlorinated pools can wreak havoc with our hair. If you canu2019t bear to wear a stylish swim cap, coat hair in leave in conditioner before you get in - which will stop it absorbing as much of the nasties in the water. Then always rinse as soon as you get out.

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Swimming in the ocean, freshwater and chlorinated pools can wreak havoc with our hair. If you can’t bear to wear a stylish swim cap, coat hair in leave in conditioner before you get in - which will stop it absorbing as much of the nasties in the water. Then always rinse as soon as you get out.

Swimming in the ocean, freshwater and chlorinated pools can wreak havoc with our hair. If you can’t bear to wear a stylish swim cap, coat hair in leave in conditioner before you get in - which will stop it absorbing as much of the nasties in the water. Then always rinse as soon as you get out

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Especially when brushing your hair when wet - make sure you use a wide toothed comb to prevent hair breakage.

Especially when brushing your hair when wet - make sure you use a wide toothed comb to prevent hair breakage

Itu2019s not just your skin that gets fried in the sun. Look for conditioners that contain sunscreen and use on your hair when youu2019ll be out and about in it.

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It’s not just your skin that gets fried in the sun. Look for conditioners that contain sunscreen and use on your hair when you’ll be out and about in it.

It’s not just your skin that gets fried in the sun. Look for conditioners that contain sunscreen and use on your hair when you’ll be out and about in it

Donu2019t pile your hair on top of your head when washing it - as the ends donu2019t need shampooing. Just wash the scalp and then condition the ends and lengths. Try using a cooler temperature when youu2019re washing the hair as hot water can damage it.

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Don’t pile your hair on top of your head when washing it - as the ends don’t need shampooing. Just wash the scalp and then condition the ends and lengths. Try using a cooler temperature when you’re washing the hair as hot water can damage it.

Don’t pile your hair on top of your head when washing it - as the ends don’t need shampooing. Just wash the scalp and then condition the ends and lengths. Try using a cooler temperature when you’re washing the hair as hot water can damage it

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Sometimes hair needs a little TLC. Invest in a cheap tub of coconut oil and every week slather it onto hair while you have an evening in. Shampoo out in the morning to reveal shiny, revitalised hair.

Sometimes hair needs a little TLC. Invest in a cheap tub of coconut oil and every week slather it onto hair while you have an evening in. Shampoo out in the morning to reveal shiny, revitalised hair