Following the latest fad can sometimes be big mistake especially if you have not taken your own features into consideration first. There are a few basic rules of follow, which can allow you to choose a style that is suited to your bone structure and texture of your hair. A good hair-cut is extremely important for short hair, more so if the hair is thin and fine. Thin hair lacks body and tends to pull down’ the face. It should be cut in a way that adds fullness like a layered cut. Similarly, thick, curly hair can be made to look less overpowering. Finding a good hairdresser, can sometimes be more difficult than finding the right style!
 

Long Face	Thin Face
Square Face	Round Face

It would help a great deal if you can be more sensitive to your own face and try to be observant about others, Along with this, keep a few basic rules in mind and select what you think would suit you. A few changes here and there, a few adjustments, are all part of the game. The first thing is to know the shape of your face. Very few are perfect ovals. Around face needs a style that will lengthen it. A straight hairstyle, with a centre parting would help. Avoid styles that add width at the ear level. Keep the foreheaq free of fringes and curls.

Square faces need to be softened with styles that fall around the face, in soft curves and curls. Never pull hair back or up as this would emphasize the squarish structure.

A side parting, a fall of hair at the temples, with the rest coming down and curling forward at the jawline has a softening effect.

A soft fringe would help to shorten a long face. Hair should not be allowed to fall straight down, as this gives the impression of length. Choose a style that adds width at the sides. A short hairstyle is good for a thin long face. Small features require short styles too, while a tall frame with a large face and large bone structure would need a full hair style, cut to shoulder length. A short plump body would be flattered by a style that is cut to jaw level with a smooth look. These rules basically follow the principles of proportion and the main idea is to bring about a better balance to the features.

Long Hair
Long hair certainly requires a lot more care. It should be kept clean and well-conditioned, so that it falls well. Nothing can be more unflattering than oily, grimy hair falling untidily over the back. Long hair should not only have that manageable-look, but should be so. Other wise, you can acquire a habit of fussing and settling your hair all the time. It can hardly contribute to good grooming. Long, silken tresses can be wonderfully feminine, but they need perfect care to look clean and lustrous.

Keep your lifestyle in mind
The busy tempo of your life can demand a style that can be washed easily and just combed into place, or set with a gentle pat of the fingers. A formal style that requires a 'set' can be a real bother and most time consuming. In any case, the present trend is for the easy, feminine, soft look. Stiff, lacquered hair sets are out. The hair should move well and fall into place easily. It should also allow versatility, so that you can change it a little and achieve a refreshing, new look on a special occasion. You can wear it in a chignon or role, or brush it back in a different direction, or hold it back with a decorative comb.

Preserve your individuality
Hair is not only one of the most important features, but a symbol of your identity. Faces are so individual and the hairstyle helps to preserve your individuality. Accentuate those subtle differences that make you stand apart from the rest. Once your hair is flattering to the rest of you, you will know that you have made the right choice. It is a matter of getting all your features to work together in 
harmony.

THE HIBISCUS... Benefits for the Hair
The Hibiscus is one of the most common flowering trees of India. The leaves and flowers of the tree were used in cosmetic treatments during the ancient days and have become very much a part of Ayurveda.
 

The Hibiscus, or javakusuma, belongs to the Malvacae family  - is also commonly known as shoe flower. The red flowers are used in treatments. Like the Tulsi, the hibiscus has become a part of Hindu religion rites and is a must in certain pujas. It was not only popularized by ayurvedic practice in India, but also is an important ingredients in Chinese herbal medicine.

The ancient woman of India not only used the exotic Hibiscus flower to adorn her hair, but also applied its extracts as a treatment for hair. The flowers and leaves contain many properties that benefit hair and scalp and help in the treatment of dandruff and hair loss.

Both in India and China, infusions of Hibiscus leaves and flowers were mixed with herbal oils and flowers were mixed with herbals oils and applied on the scalp as a part of regular hair care.  The juice of the flower was added to vegetable hair dyes like henna and indigo. The reason for the widespread use of the Hibiscus was its ability to prevent and control common hair problems.

Hibiscus has a soothing and cooling action on the scalp. During the ancient days, it was used to reduce heat and bring down fevers. This soothing action is of great benefit in treating rashy conditions and in case of dandruff. It is of particular benefit in seborrhoeic conditions of the scalp, due to its astringent action, helping to reduce oil-gland secretions and excessive oiliness of hair and scalp. Hibiscus helps to remove and reduce poreclogging, thus improving the general look and condition of hair.

It also reduces excessive scaling, itching and redness of the scalp. Hibiscus has many other benefits. Not only does it restore the normal acid-alkaline balance, but helps in the elimination of toxins. It also stimulates blood circulation to the scalp and thus helps the supply of the essential nutrients to the follicles. It has excellent tonic properties.

Ingredients like Hibiscus are ideal for counteracting the effects of air pollutants. The chemical pollutants in the air are potent irritants. They not only upset the normal balances, but cause many eruptive conditions and irritative reactions. We are constantly exposed to these harmful chemicals. Hibiscus, like many other plant ingredients, offers ideal protection.

Both hot and cold infusions can be made from hibiscus flowers and leaves, though cold infusions are more common. For hot infusions, the flowers and leaves are added to boiling water and allowed to stand in it for 10 to 12 hours. The infusion is strained and used on the scalp. It can be used as a last rinse after washing the hair.

For cold infusions, the flowers and leaves are allowed to stand overnight in cold water, in a ratio of one to six. The flowers are squeezed and the water is strained before use.

Such infusions can be used to wash the hair and scalp, or may be applied on the scalp with cotton wool. Infusions, or the juice of the flowers, may be added to henna paste and applied on the scalp. This a total hair-food and conditioning treatment.

Today, Hibiscus is added to brahmi, bhringaraj, amla, henna and other such extracts, to fonnulate products for hair care, like cleansers, hair tonics, anti-dandruff preparations, hair conditioners and rinses.