1) It’s cheaper and healthier to make your own shiny hair rinse using natural items you already have in your kitchen.

The following common beverages are useful for more than just drinking. For beautiful shiny hair prepare about 1 – 2 cups and pour over your hair:

Blondes: Chamomile tea

Brunettes: Coffee or Black tea

Redheads: Cranberry juice

Leave on your hair for 10 minutes and then quickly rinse out.

2) Talcum powder or cornstarch: makes a dry shampoo. Shake on and brush out gently.

2) Witch hazel or lemon juice: a fantastic toner for your skin. Apply with a cotton ball.

3) Tea bags: Steep the bags and then chill them in the fridge. Put over your eyes to get rid of puffiness.

4) Baking soda: Use with your toothpaste to add extra whitening.

5) 3% Hydrogen Peroxide: This is useful if you have acne. Apply with a cotton ball. You can also swish some in your mouth to whiten your teeth (never swallow hydrogen peroxide!). Then brush as normal.

Natural beauty solutions are as close as your cupboards – and they are effective and healthy too.