Music: H-Town

H-Town is coming back with a new album and a strong lead single, "I Appreciate You". The group, now a duo after the untimely passing of founding member Dino in 2003, has had a long history of hits including one of their most well known songs, the classic love making song "Knocking The Boots". As of lately, remaining members G.I. and Shazam still tour around the world to sold out crowds and are preparing the release of their new full length album.

Check out the video for "I Appreciate You".

Beauty: Heel to Toe

Strappy Sandal Summer time is near!

Lush Volcano Foot Mask: A power-packed list of ingredients including cinnamon leaf-oil, clay, potatoes, tomatoes and papaya make an all-natural treat for your tired feet. After just ten minutes your feet will feel softer, smell sweeter and seem cooler, all without the spa-sized price tag. For feet which emit toxic gases! This thick effective mask has clays to draw out deep-down-dirt, fresh papaya and lemon for cleansing, deodorizing tomatoes, astringent herbal decoctions and anti-fungal essential oils. $20.95, www.lushusa.com

Ms Manicure- The Smooth Groovy : 2-in-1 Foot Brush & Pumice bristles deliver the best clean in town, while the pumice sloughs away dry skin and calluses to uncover softer skin. Plus, an easy-to-hold handle gives you a sure grip. $2.99, walgreens.com

Burt’s Bees Coconut Foot Creme: natural foot cream combines coconut oil, lanolin and vegetable glycerin to revive and rejuvenate even the driest, most neglected feet. There’s also a hint of natural rosemary and peppermint oils to refresh tired soles. $9, burtsbees.com

Olay Body Thermal Pedicure : Self-heating, exfoliating scrub for soft, smooth, and soothed feet 16.99, amazon.com (This product is currently being discontinued but you can still buy it online at Amazon! This is my all time favorite foot scrub!)

An inadequate diet is the most common cause of brittle chipped nails. Adding more protein and calcium to your diet will help to strengthen undernourished nails and Nail beds.

Biotin/Vitamin H

Biotin (a.k.a. vitamin H) can improve weakened nails. Foods to Try: Bananas, beans, cauliflower, eggs, lentils, peanuts and salmon.

Protein

Protein intake is important for many reasons, notably when it comes to nails. Nails are made of structural proteins known as keratin, so adequate dietary protein is important.Lean meats are the easiest way to pack protein into your diet. Foods to Try: Chicken, eggs, lean red meats, lowfat dairy, nuts, seafood, soybeans and whole grains

Zinc

Zinc is another nutrient active in helping the immune system function properly, and DiBona also notes that it plays an important role in the formation of your connective tissues. Zinc is a component of hundreds of enzymes in the body, some of which regulate the body’s ability to make new proteins that will become building blocks of healthy nails. Foods to Try: Cashews, green beans, lean beef, lobster, oysters and soybeans.

Tippy Toe Tips

• Cut toenails straight across. Never cut into the corner this could cause an ingrown toenail. Gently file away sharp corners or rough edges with an emery board.
• Alternate your shoes each day. Since the feet have sweat glands, your shoes will absorb moisture from your feet, so it is important to allow your shoes to dry out completely.
• Where 100% Cotton Sox’s,They’re best for absorbing dampness, thus preventing fungal infections.
• Make your nails as strong as a horse’s hooves, and take 300 micrograms of the B vitamin biotin four to six times a day. Long ago, veterinarians discovered that biotin strengthened horses’ hooves, which are made from keratin, the same substance in human nails. Swiss researchers found that people who took 2.5 milligrams of biotin a day for 5.5 months had firmer, harder nails. In a U.S. study, 63 percent of people taking biotin for brittle nails experienced an improvement.
• Add a glass of milk and a hard-boiled egg to your daily diet. Rich in zinc, they’ll do wonders for your nails, especially if your nails are spotted with white, a sign of low zinc intake.
• Massage your nails to keep them extra strong and shiny. Nails buffing increases blood supply to the nail, which stimulates the matrix of the nail to grow, says Galvez.
• Polish your nails, even if it’s just with a clear coat. It protects your nails. If you prefer color, use a base coat, two thin coats of color, and a top coat. Color should last at least seven days but should be removed after 10 days.
• Avoid polish removers with acetone or formaldehyde. They’re terribly drying to nails. Use acetate-based removers instead.

haut,” means “nails” in German

Film: Signs

If you want to be a filmmaker take 12 minutes and twelve seconds to watch this short film. It's not quite a silent film (mentioned in last week's pulse), but it comes close.

5.22 PULSE REPORT

Design: Knowledge of Self

so back when my dude scott was goin to vassar college,we used to exchange blackbooks and whatnot...through this guy i've come into contact with ALOT of seriously DOPE artists. besides scott himself havin ill skills on the graff tip....the circle of people that he ran with were just as ill. i can't even BEGIN to tell you how much style i absorbed through my blackbook encounters with him and his peoples. mospeda,real,rekta,sie,baise and the dude i'm puttin you onto right now....SELF. i've ALWAYS admired dudes work and i've rather recently reconnected to him via my ted minoff aka tedones(another super talented artist who i learned a great deal from). he's taken everything he was doin on the graff tip and is now also utilizing those techniques,theories and processes via the digital medium...which for me creates a WHOLE new world of visual dope shit to appreciate. please allow me to introduce you to a super serious purveyor of style.... and give you all a little knowledge of SELF. much respect homie...thanks for allowing me to take pointers and soak up a little

sumtnin,sumtnin.

http://www.joshuaself.com

Music: Faith Sings Farewell To Her Marriage

It has been reported over the weekend that Faith Evans has filed for divorce from her husband of over 12 years, Todd Russaw, who has also served as her manager, overseeing every aspect of her professional career for the same length of time.

It is being rumored that Faith is seeking sole custody of the children she and Russaw share and wishes to extend visitation rights to her ex. Word has it that the two have been separated for some time now. I wonder what Faith's next move will be professionally and if she will hire a new manager, or will the pair remain business partners.

Let's take a minute and forget about Faith's marital issues and remember back to when Faith first came out with her debut album. Check out her video for the single "Soon As I Get Home". This song is classic!!

SET DESIGN CONTEST

Music: Maybach Music: Self Made

OK RICK ROSS fans, the moment you have all been waiting for, the Maybach team album"SELF MADE" is in store and on iTunes now. Yes I bought this album and I listen to it. I'm feeling this album because Rick Rose is on fire right now, burning the Hip-Hop industry up. Of course the whole Maybach team is on there Meek Millz, Walle and Pills and some other guest feature's such as Jadkiss, J Cole and Jeremih are on the album as well. My favorite tracks right now are "Ima Boss" and of course "Tupac Back" (track number 2). Rick Ross just signed a Label Deal with Warner Brothers. Don't even remember his beef with 50cent any more, I guess Ricky Rose' can't be stopped. Everyone must go out and buy this album, no free down loads and if you do steal it still buy it. 1Billy

Beauty: Pump Up the Hair

Pump up the Volume, Pump up the Shaft…

give your Crown of Glory Body& Soul

Carol’s Daughter, Tui Jojoba and Shea Butter Hair Sheen: A moisturizing hair oil and finishing aid infused with natural botanicals that restore healthy-looking shine and reduce frizz, while nourishing hair. apple a day keeps spots away! This product delivers a faceful of the apple’s awesome ingredients. A natural antioxidant, it increases skin’s radiance while a dose of salicylic acid assists in preventing future breakouts. Skin appears smooth, bright, and clear. $17, CarolsDaughter.com

Ojon,Intensive Volumizing 2-Minute Hair Mask: aromatic herbal-scented body-building hair mask for two minutes and this glossy, body-building soufflé will pump up fine, weak hair. Fortified with nine natural boosters selected for their high content of essential lipids including Ojon oil, Peruvian Amaranth, Brazilian Melscreen Coffee, Meadowflower, and sesame seed oil, this mask boosts the condition of thin, lifeless hair without harsh silicones. $29.50, Ojon.com

Ojon, Volume Advance Volumizing Conditioner: it’s like a protein shake for fine, limp hair. This daily volumizing conditioner fortified with nature’s hair-repairing golden elixir plus Peruvian Amaranth, Lemongrass Extract, Soy and Wheat Protein helps hydrate hair from inside the hair shaft out to increase volume. Special micro-boosters help support and firm fine hair’s structure so it can hold voluminous styles all day. Flat, deflated, pin-head hair poufs up and looks full of itself. Hair is full, soft, and shiny. $23.50, Ojon.com

Foods rich in vitamins E,C,B6, B5 and A are essential in promotion hair growth. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that not only makes your skin glow but improves your scalp circulation, stimulating hair growth.

Vitamin C, also an antioxidant, helps in maintaining the overall health of your hair. Vitamin B6 has a part in the creation of melanin, which is responsible for giving your hair its vibrant color. Vitamin B5 helps prevent premature graying of your hair. Vitamin B3, also known as niacin, is like vitamin E because it also helps in improving the blood circulation at your scalp. Vitamin A assists in the production of natural oils to prevent your scalp from drying and becoming flaky scalp. Vitamin E is found green vegetables and raw nuts. My personal favorite way to receive vitamin E is eating brocolli with blue cheese dressing or having a Naked Juice in Green Machine. Vitamin C can be found in citrus and juicy fruits such as oranges, lemon and berries. You can get your share of vitamin B6 from cereals, eggs, and beans. Vitamin B5 can also be found in most sources of vitamin B6. Vitamin B3, on the other hand, can be obtained from fish and white meat such as chicken and turkey. Vitamin A, of course, is known to come from carrots, but peaches and apricots are excellent sources, too.

Hair Supplements:

In addition to making lifestyle changes, taking the following supplements every day can boost hair growth for many people:

• Vitamin B-complex – 50 mg. of the major B-vitamins (including folate, biotin and inositol)
• Vitamin B-6 – 50 mg. of vitamin B-6
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin E – 400 to 800 IU daily
• Beta-Carotene – 10,000 to 15,000
• One recommended daily dose of magnesium, sulfur, zinc
• Silica (horsetail) – 300 mg. daily
• Flaxseed oil - one tbsp daily or one tablet
• Beta-Carotene – 10,000 to 15,000 IU of beta-carotene daily

Hair Growing Tips:

1. Eliminate or cut back on smoking, caffeine and carbonated sodas which weaken the body and block maximum hair growing potential.
2. Eat a healthy diet. Avoid foods that are high in sugar or fat.
3. Treat your hair like a piece of fine old lace. Treat it carefully avoiding any unnecessary brushing, combing or handling.
4. Avoid use of hot water, hot blow dryers or other hair care tools that may stress the hair.
5. Have a weekly scalp massage to provide stimulation to the hair follicles.
6. Do a series of ongoing hot oil treatments to protect the hair’s shaft.
7. Have regular trims to eliminate split ends and allow the hair to look and feel healthier.
8. Get plenty of rest and sleep to allow your body to grow hair.

FYI: Sleep in a Silk Sleep Bonnet to prevent spit-ends and to retain moisture to the hair .

Pulse Predictions: Kreayshawn

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