Beauty Tips

How to make life a little bit healtier?

2009-12-03T09:05:00.000-08:00

For a healthy start of your day, start by eating the right food. Packed with a healthy combination of nutrients, the whole grain is enough to keep you smiling on the inside till dinner time. The whole grain is grain in its simplest form and is much more than just fibre. It comes from cereals such as wheat, rice and barley. Whole grain is a super-food because itвЂ™s nutrient-rich and it has been proved that people with healthy hearts tent to eat more whole grain food as part of a healthy lifestyle.

Together with a healthy, balanced diet, those who eat whole grains every day are more likely to maintain a healthy weight and good blood sugar levels. It contains vitamins, minerals and plan nutrients, which will leave you feeling better and fed for longer so that you wonвЂ™t snack on fatty foods.

The best thing is that foods containing whole grain can be found in every supermarket and can be easily incorporated into your daily diet with a minimum of fuss.

Remember:

eat fruits and vegetables every day, in order to get vital minerals and vitamins
drink at least 1 liter of water a day to keep your body hydrated
cut down on high-fat foods, especially at breakfast
you can grill the food in order to reduce the fat content
eating meat, poultry, fish or pulses will provide the protein needed to repair daily damage
eating a wide variety of foods will ensure you get all the vitamins, minerals and nutrients that you need every day
eat more whole grain foods which may help to keep your heart healthy

Christmas makeup

2009-12-02T08:58:00.001-08:00

Christmas is a family holiday, a time to warm up your soul, so better leave the shiny glittery look for New Year’s Eve. You don’t want to look gaudy and ostentatious, do you? So aim for something grown-up and classy – the 1940’s and 1950’s Hollywood style is the right way to go when choosing your Christmas makeup.

Have you seen how do Lauren Bacall, Vivien Leigh and Katherine Hepburn look in their early movies? See how it’s done:

The cornerstone of your party makeup this Christmas should be false eyelashes. They have become extremely popular amongst the worldwide party community this year and promise to be around for quite a while.

As for the lips – they should be red – in bright crimson or wine hues. Electric shades also work well – orange reds and bold raspberry fuchsias will really make you the belle of the ball if you combine them with a clean face and feline lined eyes. This sophisticated Christmas make up requires also a bit of black or gunmetal grey liquid eyeliner. To complete the look, apply some face highlighter on cheekbones, brow bones, down the centre of the nose, temples and shoulder blades.

If you find the above Christmas makeup a little over the top and a bit too dramatic, and want to go for a little bit shinier look, try eye shadows and face highlighters with fine brocade and shiny particles that flatter the face. Applying it with measure without going kitsch, it will help you achieve a warm, subtle burnished gilt look, the traditional Christmas makeup that never goes out of style.

Whatever the style you choose for your Christmas makeup, you can be sure that your sophisticated winter shine will light up every room you enter in.

Chemically treated hair

2009-12-02T08:52:00.000-08:00

Chemmical hair treatment is often the only way to achieve a certain result, but it is widely known that procedures such as color treatment, hair perming or straightening do a great deal of damage to your precious locks. There is however something you can do to restore your hair’s health and maintain your new style.

Here are the basics of what you need to know about the most common chemical treatments:

How to care for colored hair

The alkaline products used in the coloring process (like most chemical treatments) lift the cuticle layer of the hair and leave it more porous then it is in a normal condition. This is needed for the color molecules to penetrate the hair shaft and to actually color the hair. Although the coloring is successful, the hair is still with raised cuticles. This is the cause for most hairs to feel rough and breakable after coloring. This process has also dried your hair a lot, so it is essential to reseal the cuticles in order to not only protect your new hair color, but to stop moisture loss and regain that silky smooth feel of your locks.
This can be done by using a moisturizing cream conditioner after dyeing. The hair conditioner moisturizes the hair and restores the cuticle layer’s normal condition. You should by all means do that if you plan to use bleaching agents to lighten the hair prior to the coloring procedure.

If you have chosen to color your hair in red or golden shades, you probably already know how these vibrant colors tend to lose their richness and brightness faster than other hair colors. In this case you’ll need some extra protection. To keep your new color as long as possible use both color-enhancing/color-preserving shampoo and conditioner.
It is also recommended to deep condition your dyed hair once a week, to fully restore its moisture and compensate any damage from daily styling.

How to care for straightened or permed hair

Dyeing is not the only procedure that involves chemical treatment. Chemical straightening and permanent wave services are the other most common treatments that can greatly damage your hair’s structure. Moreover, they often tend to be more aggressive than any hair coloring and leave the hair more porous and vulnerable. Thus you need to take care of your straightened/permed hair even more. Needless to say it’s a killer combo if beside chemical texture services you also color your hair.

If your hair is very damaged, you’ll have to apply a protein-rich hair mask or conditioner to enhance your hair’s structure, moisturize it and bring back its strength and elasticity. After that you’ll need to apply a good smoothing serum to seal the cuticle layer and make your hair as smooth and silky as it was before the texture service. We have already said that sealed cuticle layer keeps the moisture in.

As for the shampoo – it should be very gentle. If you can’t find a color-preserving shampoo, a baby shampoo is always a good alternative. Don’t shampoo your hair too often though – no matter how moisturizing your shampoo is, drying is inevitable and provokes over production of sebum. Thus use a shampoo only when hair is soiled. To hydrate and refresh it you can just apply rinse-through conditioner and use plenty of water to wash away.

Skincare Tips

2009-11-26T05:34:00.000-08:00

Not all models have naturally amazing skin. In fact, some models need to do a lot work on their complexion to stay beautiful. Without exception, models need to learn a great deal about skin care to stay beautiful and lengthen their careers as long as possible.

There are some very simple general rules when it comes to looking after your skin. These are detailed below with full descriptions. But there are plenty of other solutions that can help your skin, and many of them can be done at home with the simplest of ingredients. Check out our home remedies page for more info.

Many models are fanatical about protecting their skin - not everyone needs to be extreme, but knowing successful models' skincare tips can be a real help. Sticking to these rules will keep your skin healthy and your complexion clear.

Keep out of the Sun

In Asia its common to see women walking down the street under parasols, in perfect sunshine. The reason is that they know the several, damaging effects that the sun can have on their skin. Models also try hard to keep their skin out of the sun, and on the occasions that they need a tan, they usually get it out of a bottle.

As your skin ages, a process that is accelerated by the sun, it becomes thinner and loses fat. Not only does it look less plump and smooth, underlying structures like bones and veins become more prominent. Older skin is not just about wrinkles, it also means that your skin just looks tired.

Secondly, the UV rays in sunlight damage fibers in your skin called Elastin. Why does this matter? Well, as its name suggests, Elastin is what give the skin its elasticity and allows it to snap back into shape. Hence, when you lose your Elastin your skin becomes saggy and wrinkled, the biggest giveaway of older skin.

Lastly, premature aging caused by the sun can reduce the ability of your skin to sweat. No bad thing you might think, but sweat actually plays a role in hydrating your skin. Less sweat equals drier skin, which can accelerate the aging process even further.

So, if you have to go in the sun, make sure you wear sunscreen. The sun is the most common cause of prematurely aged skin. There are no effective treatments available to reverse these effects, although regular moisturising will slow them down. Its an obvious point, but you really only have one skin, so if you want it to last a lifetime you'd better take care of it!

Don't smoke

You can quite often tell just by looking at someone whether they smoke or not. Tiny wrinkles around the mouth, a thin upper lip and slightly yellow, off-color skin are the giveaways. Smoking is one of the most damaging things you can do to yourself, and your body makes no attempt to hide it.

Similarly to sun aging, smoking reduces the elasticity of your skin. It has been found that smokers as young as 20 years old are already developing wrinkles that their non-smoking peers aren't. In addition, the heat of the cigarette itself dries out the skin around your mouth, giving those telltale wrinkles on the upper lip.

The good news is that damage from smoking can be completely stopped, the second that you quit. Some of the damage can even be reversed, as the skin recovers and starts to repair itself. So if you need encouragement to stop, just remind yourself that wrinkle-free skin might just be the reward!

Drink lots of water
Water is a natural body cleanser and can do wonders for your complexion, but it is also an important element in keeping your skin young and beautiful. Be one of the few people to drink the recommended 8 glasses of water per day and you will notice your skin looking rejuvenated and younger.

When your skin dries out it becomes less elastic and more prone to wrinkles. It also makes it more susceptible to damage from the sun or from smoke. All this means that it is extremely important to keep your skin hydrated all the time, so that it can protect itself against the world.

One excellent option is Evian bottle spray, found in any pharmacy. As well as applying a layer of water to your skin, it also gives your skin that priceless 'dewy' look. This is especially important for low humidity days in winter, and is a favorite tip of many celebrity makeup artists.

Moisturize

The best way to keep your skin hydrated is to drink lots of water but, failing that, moisturisers are very helpful too. The night moisturisers are an excellent choice as they can work for hours without being rubbed or sweated off.

One thing to remember - if you spend all this money on excellent moisturizers for your face, you have to do the same for your neck and hands. If you've ever seen a middle-aged woman with the complexion of a 40 year old but the hands of a 60 year old, you'll know exactly what I mean.

Another way to keep your skin healthy to to shower with lukewarm water. Hot water can strip the natural oils from your body and leave your skin dry and defenceless.

Stay away from alcohol

We all know that alcohol can dehydrate your skin, leaving it red or blotchy both during drinking and in the morning. But drinking also has longer term effects on your skin.

Drinking alcohol tends to permanently enlarge the blood vessels near the skin's surface, causing itchiness, uneven tone and red spots. If you've ever seen the skin of a long-term alcoholic, you'll recognise exactly this redness.

How to get rid of stretch marks

2009-11-24T08:13:00.000-08:00

Stretch marks are among the worst things that could happen to your skin. Alas, they are very common and can appear almost everywhere. The only thing we can do is learn what stretch marks in fact are and the possible ways to deal with them. Stretch marks appear when the body changes its shape very quickly. It means that stretch marks develop when you lose or gain weight fast. All of these unexpected changes cause the middle
layer of the skin to tear on the most strained places. If you’re a woman, now you see why stretch marks appear mostly on your tummy, hips or breasts. If treated timely and properly, however, stretch marks are very likely to disappear. Chronic stretch marks are more difficult to deal with, but not impossible. So here is what you need to do to get rid of stretch marks:

Timely treatment is successful treatment: you should take action as soon as you notice the appearance of stretch marks. The earlier – the better.

Massage it out! – massage does a great job in improving skin texture.Massage the affected area four times a day using moisturizers with key ingredients shea butter, cocoa butter or essential oils, and you will see the result for sure after a couple of weeks. There are also endermologie procedures, in which endermologie machines are used to massage the skin. A good, deep massage expels toxins and triggers the production of collagen and elastine.

Tanning – natural sun tan and self-tanners help to visually reduce stretch marks. Before applying the self-tanner it is better to exfoliate the skin.

Topical treatment to the rescue! It is very effective in getting rid of stretch marks. Substances such as Vitamin C, Retinoid, Topical Tretinoin, Reastin, wheat germ oil and Glycolic acid are proven to do a great job against this skin flaw. You should however consult a specialist before use any of them on your body.

Laser treatment helps a lot. Moreover, it’s effective against all kinds of stretch marks – red, purple and white ones. There are several ways of using laser power for this purpose:

- vascular lasers – though these procedures are a bit pricey (between $400 – $500 per session and you’ll need up to 6 of them), vascular laser reduces red stretch marks;

- fractionated laser – it treats chronic stretch marks and is even more expensive -minimum of 3 sessions and $1000 per each;

- pulsed dye laser – it targets the underlying skin layers, stimulating collagen and elastine production. Works well on both new and old stretch marks. Not recommended for people with dark skin tones (Fitzpatrick Skin Type IV, V or VI), and forbidden for pregnant or nursing women. Cost: $500 to $800, five procedures.

- excimer laser – it also treats chronic stretch marks by accelerating the production of melanin on the treated areas, so the stretch marks get the same colour as normal skin. It is the most expensive treatment – you’ll need 10 to 20 procedures that will cost from $300 to $700 each.

Microdermabrasion – using micro crystals to polish the skin, microdermabrasion removes the dead outer skin layer and stimulates the growth of new, healthy and flawless sin. Works well with older stretch marks.

Surgical procedures – affected skin is surgically removed. This is the most harmful way to get rid of stretch marks and we do not recommend it. Effectiveness and cost depend on the areas affected.

And remember – before using any of the treatments consult with a specialist to learn what would work best for you and avoid any potential harm.

A Daily Side Stretch For Taller And Leaner Body- Part 2

2009-11-23T19:22:00.000-08:00

Regular stretching can increase your flexibility, improves posture, reduce the risk of injury and helps you avoid pain and stiffness.

Step 1

Hold out your left right for a balance. Hold your right foot with your right hand, ease it towards your buttocks and tuck in your pelvis slightly. Remember: keep your knees close together, feel the stretch down to front of your right thigh. Hold for a few seconds and repeat it on the other side.

Step 2

Step back with your right foot as far as is comfortable. Lean forward and bend your knee, placing both hands on your left thigh. Hold for 40 seconds and then change legs and repeat on the other side.

Step 3

With hands on hips, cross your right leg over the left with the end of your right big toe resting on the ground. Bend your supporting left leg gently. Feel a stretch in the shin of the right leg. Repeat on the other side. If you feel pain, you have gone too far and should go back to the point where there is no pain before you hold the stretch.

Remember:

Hold each stretch for at least 40 seconds and then relax.
The best time to stretch is in the morning and before going in bed.
Always warm up slowly before stretching.

Easy Legs Workout

2009-11-22T07:25:00.000-08:00

1 Squat
Stand with your feet 7 вЂ“ 9 inches apart, arms across your chest and hands on apposite shoulders. Take your weight back into your heels and lower your body be bending your legs, leading with the bottom, and with your knees directly over the middle toes. Aim to lower to 90 degree and pause for a moment, then raise yourself back up and repeat.

2 Knee drive
Stand with one foot on a step, with your knee bent and the other foot on the floor behind you. Drive up onto the front foot, bringing the back knee up towards your chest, using your arm in an opposite action. Come right up on to the ball of your foot, pause then go straight back down into a lunge position. You can add power by allowing the supporting foot to leave the floor altogether as you drive up with the other leg.

3 Supine curl
Lie face up with your heels on a gym ball, legs and arms by your side. Lift your bottom up so your body forms a straight line from head to heels. Bending your knees, roll the ball in towards your bottom. Pause and slowly extend your legs and roll the ball away.

4 Single leg squat
Stand with your right leg extended slightly in front of you with your core muscles engaged and your back straight. Bend your left leg, ensuring the knee bends directly over the fourth toe, and visualize the leg turning out of the hip. Pause and then straighten and repeat, then change sides. If you want to increase the resistance you can add a dumbbell to each hand.

5 Directional Lunge
Take a big step forward with your right leg, bending both knees so the right one aligns over the right toes, and the left one travels towards the floor. Keep your torso upright. Pause and then pushing up through the front heel, straighten your legs and return to the start position. Take a big step to the diagonal, ensuring your knee aligns over your toes. Step back and repeat the two moves with your left leg. Complete all repetitions. Remember: do not allow your pelvis to tip forward or your tail-bone to stick out.

6 Step-ups
Stand in front of a step around shin height, with a weight in each hand. Step up with the right foot, follow with the left, then step down with the right foot and down with the left.

7 Hip Abduction
Lie on your side with your legs stacked from ankle to hip and your weight supported on your elbow. Remember: don’t let your body sink into the supporting arm. Raise the top leg a few inches from the supporting one, keeping your toes facing directly forwards and ensuring the leg lengthens out of the hip socket as you extend it.

8 Leg crossover
Hook one end of a resistance band around something sturdy and loop the other end around your right leg. Shuffle away from the attachment point until there is enough tension in the band, and your right leg is lifted out to the side. Bring your right leg in towards the centre, taking it just across the left, with your toes facing directly forward. Remember: do not allow the hip of the supportive leg to dip and keep your core muscles engaged.

9 Squat
Stand with your feet together and step both legs out to the side, bending your knees as you land in a wide-stance squat position, with your knees and hips opening out over the toes. Step back to the start position and repeat.

A daily side stretch for a taller and leaner body – Part 1

2009-11-21T19:33:00.000-08:00

Lie on your back and take your knees wide so your feet are wider than the width of your mat. Drop your right knee into the centre, rotating it from the hip joint and bending your knee slightly, and turning your left knee to the side.

Your right knee should be in line with the centre line of your body. Then with your left hand above your head place your left hand on to the right side of your ribcage and take some deep breath, focusing on breathing into the right side.

Once you feel your ribs expanding more into the right as you breathe in, start to create the stretch by drawing your tummy in, from your sternum down to your belly button as you breathe out. Use your left hand to tease your hips down and away from your ribs, keeping your ribcage on the floor at all times.

At the end focus on pressing your right knee further towards the floor.

Repeat that six to eight times and change sides.

Remember:Use slow deep breaths

If you feel any pressure on the knee on the stretched side, use a rolled up towel under your knee for support.

Citrus fruits – a natural remedy during the winter months

2009-11-21T09:14:00.000-08:00

Doesn’t the orange smell bring up associations with the Holiday season? Winter is the season of the citrus fruits and you can enjoy their abundance during the cold months and holiday days. Which fruits are citric? Citrus fruits are slightly sour and juicy. These include oranges, tangerines, lemons, grapefruits, limes, satsuma, clementine and all hybrids of these. The kiwi is often mistaken for a citric fruit due o its high content of Vitamin C and the fact that is a more exotic fruit; however it does not classify as a citric fruit.

Citrus fruits are, without a doubt, one of the healthiest foods. Their thick peel reduces the amount of pesticides and nitrates, which can otherwise penetrate it easily and are found in higher amounts in any other fruit. Citrus fruits are most commonly thought of a good source of vitamins and antioxidants, containing a particularly high amount of Vitamin C, which makes them the best defense for the immune system. Consuming several citrus fruits a day prevents flu and colds during the winter months. Besides these substances, citrus fruits also contain an impressive list of other essential nutrients, including glycaemic and non-glycaemic carbohydrate (sugars and fibre), potassium, folate, calcium, thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6 vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and a variety of phytochemicals. The specific citric acids have been valued as part of a nutritious and healthy diet as they help dissolve fats and reduce the weight. Nutrients contained in citrus fruits are easier to absorb by the organism than any other fruits due to the specific tastiness.

Orange

The well-known and preferred by many round orange fruit is a hybrid of the ancient Chinese grapefruit with a tangerine. It originated from Southeast Asia, most probably South China. Like all citrus fruits the orange is acidic and although not as strong as the lemon, it is still quite strong, which makes it an integral part of any healthy diet. It aids digestion, strengthens blood circulation and the heart. Regular consumption of oranges detoxicates the body. It also influences tonus, work capability and mood. Two oranges are a much more powerful energy source than the morning cup of coffee.

It can be consumed raw or in the form of juice. However, bear in mind that the juice needs to be consumed right after been squeezed as all the healthy nutrients disappear once they contact oxygen.

Lemon

Lemons fist grew in India, northern Burma and China. The fruit was known for its antiseptic properties and was used as an antidote for various poisons. It was a common belief that lemons could cure plague, jaundice and malaria and that they were a strong pain reliever. A lemon is rich in vitamins C, A, B, B2 and P. Its consumption stimulates the inner secretory glands, digestion and the liver’s function. Several drops of lemon juice in a glass of water or coffee instantly relieve headache. A glass of lemon juice a day is strongly recommended for people who work long hours and have little time to sleep as it energizes and strengthens the organism.

Lemon aromatherapy is efficient in the case of systematic headaches, fatigue and problems with concentration and memory. Massages with lemon oil enhance your well-being and are recommended during a cold or a flu.

Grapefruit

The grapefruit actually bears its name due to a misunderstanding. Centuries ago an English botanic wrongly classified the fruit as a type of grape and although later it became clear that the fruit is citric, its name was so common that changing it was deemed unnecessary. The grapefruit was first discovered in Barbados.
The slightly more sour taste comes from the higher concentration of citric acids. This makes the fruit perfect for loosing weight. Just as other citrus fruits, the grapefruit enhances digestion and can even be used as a diuretic

, strengthens the immune system and energizes the organism. However, studies confirm that the consumption of grapefruitdication’s efficacy. Apart from this, the excessive consumption of grapefruit leads to the blockag along with a medication should be avoided as some of the fruits’ substances can block the mee of a particular enzyme, which is responsible for the production of the estrogen hormone. Scientists believe that this may be the cause for breast cancer.

Tangerine

This citrus fruit also originates from China. The tangerine contains all the nutrients found in other citrus fruits and its peel is thought to be the most efficient for the production of ethereal oils. The tangerine’s peel is the most valued part of the fruit – in the past it was used as a cure for stomachache and lack of appetite. Only last year scientists proved that the tangerine’s peel can be used successfully in the treatment of cancer, but it will take more time until this method is optimized and fully developed.
Due to its rich stack of vitamins, the tangerine is particularly efficient during colds in the winter. It also relieves digestion problems and tiredness. It has been argued whether the tangerine is allergen-free and children should be allowed to consume large quantities of it.

10 things you should avoid when applying make-up!

2009-11-20T12:10:00.000-08:00

Always apply face powder after creme. On a dry skin theclogs the pores making them visible. However, on an oily skin powder doesn’t last long.

When choosing a nuance, remember that brighter shades are not face-flattering. Bright colors accentuate and signs of tiredness.

Our advice: apply a small amount of foundation in the chin area, which is close to your natural skin tone. Fixate it with a sponge by gently tapping on. Then apply powder in a peach-pink nuance with a big brush.

Don’t restrict the foundation application only to the chin area. This will result in an unnatural effect of a mask.

The trick is to use a damp makeup sponge and apply the foundation starting from the neck and going up. After that tap off excess foundation for fixation and do not apply any powder on top.

Applying eyeliner on the inner rims of the eyes doesn’t make them look bigger. On the contrary – it makes them smaller and less sparkling.

To add depth to the eyes put tiny dots at the base of the eyelashes on both eyelids and then join them up. Ideally the line should always be applied as close to the base of the eyelashes as possible and accentuated with eyeliner.

Don’t apply rouge creme after face powder.

This would result in two bright spots on your cheeks. The rule is – after face powder apply only rouge powder.

The nuance of the pencil used for outlining the lips shouldn’t be darker than the lipstick.

The dark line stiffens the face’s sensual expression. Always use a pencil in a nuance that’s close to the lipstick.

Don’t apply shades in a dark nuance on the upper eyelid.

Darker shades make the eyes look sunken. To avoid that always apply beige or pink nuances on the upper lid.

Don’t choose eye shades on the basis of your eye color.

This is the best way to hide the natural color of the eyes.
Only contrasting colors accentuate the true nuance of eyes – if you have blue eyes, choose dark brown nuances; green-eyed women should opt for pink shades.
Brown and black eyes go best with all violet nuances.

Avoid wearing lipstick if you have plum lips.

The best way to accentuate this naturally sensual feature is by applying lipstick in a dark pink tone with a fine brush.

Avoid green shades when your eyes are tired.

Green nuances only make signs of tiredness more visible.
Beige and peach nuances are your best choice here. If you want to make your eyes appear bigger, apply mascara on the upper eye lashes.

How to get pretty legs

2009-11-20T09:06:00.000-08:00

Beautifu legs are long and slender – that’s the standard nowadays. How to get them? For those of us who don’t have naturally long and shapely legs, there is nothing left to do but to work hard to get the best legs our anatomy allows us to have. In a matter of fact, it’s not so difficult to have beautiful legs – a little exercise, the right diet and the right cosmetics make this task completely attainable. Here we have some simple, but effective tips to make your legs cover girl legs.

Right shoes for pretty legs

Uncomfortable shoes are the worst thing that could happen to your feet. If your foot doesn’t feel comfy in the shoe, it could lead to painful red spots, thick corns and even warts.

- Wear your high heels only on special occasions, because “living” in them could damage your feet and your entire posture. Moreover, high heels can shorten ankle muscles and make your ankles look swollen. Tight, uncomfortable shoes can also deform and puff-up your toes and lead to articulation inflammations.

- To avoid any trouble, wear orthopedic insoles.

How to make your legs appear slimmer – visual tricks

- If your ankles are thick, avoid thin heels and stilettos; stick to wedge shoes – they will make your legs look thinner and more feminine.

- Long live the tights! Black, opaque tights make your legs slimmer and go with almost everything. If you want to make your legs look longer, choose a panty-hose with vertical stripes. Forget about tights in light shades – they will make your legs look puffier for sure.

Cosmetic care for beautiful legs

Massage your feet regularly! Use whatever you like – a professional spa series, your favorite body butter or pamper your senses with some aromatherapy products containing essential oils.
Dead skin on feet is quite unpleasant, but can be fixed easily. Soak your feet in cool water for about 10 minutes. This will make the dead skin soft and easy to remove (use a pumice stone or a foot file). Apply some softening foot cream afterwards.
Old dry skin is not as visible on legs as it is on feet, but it’s still there. You need to exfoliateExfoliating not only removes rough skin, it prepares your legs for a closer shave. once again to get smooth and silky legs.
Smearing your legs with body oil will make them shine seductevily. Even olive oil or almond oil would do. Your feet will look even better if you have a suntan.

Various tips for pretty legs

To get relief from stress, push the center of your foot with your thumb.
To refresh your feet drip 10 drops lemon or mint essential oils in 1 liter cold water. Soak a pair of cotton knee high socks and put them on – you’ll feel instant refreshment on your tired feet!

If you want to have pretty legs you can’t go without basic leg exercises. Squats, lunges, step-ups – the more, the better! Exercise will get your legs in shape in no time, but be sure to increase intensity every week. Another good way to exercise your legs is to cycle. Cycling strengthens your muscles and helps you get rid of fats on the tights.

Last, but not least – keep healthy weight. You can’t expect to have pretty legs if you’re overweight. The whole body should be in proportion. A big body and skinny legs (or vice versa) is not considered “pretty”.

How to take care of your bust

2009-11-19T19:39:00.000-08:00

Women’s breasts have always been an object of desire and passionate discussion. There are various opinions on what’s the best breast size – big or small, but one thing is for sure: good looking breasts are the ones that are taken good care of. To take good care of your bust means to keep it firm and perky, with no sign of sagging. Gravity is the main enemy of breasts, especially big ones. However, there are a few things you can do to minimize damage caused by gravity and age. Here we offer some advice on how to take care of your bust. Stick to these simple rules and you’ll have beautiful breasts for quite a long time.

1. Keep a healthy weight.

Nothing affects the bust more than weight change. Avoid those diets that promise miraculous weight loss; it’s most likely to gain it again faster than you expect. But that’s not the worst thing about these diets. Losing weight fast make your breasts sag.

2. The most effective weapon against gravity is the right bra.

Be very careful when buying a bra. It may look gorgeous on the mannequin, but there’s no guarantee it will look good on you too. Moreover, and more important – it might not be comfortable enough. Make sure the bra you buy does a good job – to support and protect your bust. Women with larger breasts need a bra with stronger straps which can take some extra weight. Women wearing smaller sizes tend to buy padded bras, because they make their breasts look bigger. Padded bras, however, don’t allow the skin to breath, so it’s better to wear such lingerie on special occasions. An enhancer bra is a good choice for every-day wear. Also keep in mind that your bust changes with time and weight and the bras you’re used to buy, at a certain point may not work for you anymore.

3. Having a good posture is a must if you want good-looking breasts.

Standing up straight not only makes your bust look bigger and firmer, it pulls breast muscles and gives them more support. To keep these muscles in shape, you can also do specific exercise. To fix any posture problems, consult with a chiropractor and take the proper actions. This may mean to join a fitness program or start practicing the proper sport.

4. And talking about bras and exercise…

When practicing intensive activities such as running, jogging, tennis, aerobics, etc., always wear a sports bra. Without wearing proper undewear you help sagging a lot. Studies have shown that sagging is 40% less with women wearing a regular bra and 78% less with women wearing a sports one. So what’s the conclusion? The right bra is essential if you want a beautiful and firm bust.

5. Dry skin.

The breasts and the d?collet? often suffer from dehydration, because women neglect these parts of the body when applying a mositurizer. The bust and the surrounding skin also need special care – apply a moisturizer regularly to preserve skin’s youth and elasticity. Remember, we fight sagging here!

6. Last but not least – health.

Examine your breasts regularly to keep track of any abnormalities. We advice you to choose a date that concurs with regular hormonal changes: ovulation, menstruation, etc, and go to check up at the same date in different months. You can also do some examinations while in the shower: raise one arm and use the other to examine the breast under the lifted arm.

Home Mask For Weak And Dry Hair

2009-11-19T19:01:00.000-08:00

A good remedy for weak and dry hair is the hair mask with lemon juice. You will need: 2 tbsp. castor oil /or almond oil/, 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice and 1 tbsp. honey. Add the honey and the castor oil to the lemon juice. Mix all the ingredients well and apply the mixture generously first to the roots and then to the entire length of the hair.
Wrap your hair with a towel. Leave the mask on for approximately one and a half hour. Use gentle shampoo and wash your beautiful hair. Do the mask twice to achieve best results – the mask will nourish and hydrate your hair deeply, while making it appear healthier and more shining.

How to care for dry skin

2009-11-19T18:47:00.000-08:00

Dry skin does not only look unappealing, it also feels tight and uncomfortable. Moreover, dry skin is predisposed to premature aging wrinkles, dry patches, redness and rosacea. It has a parched look, and in heavier cases it is characterized by chapping and cracking. We offer some basic tips on how to care for dry skin, but first we must see what causes this condition.

In general, dry skin has low moist levels, which might be a result of several causes

Oil glands don’t produce enough sebum, hence the hydrolipidic protective layer is thin or missing. This causes the skin to dehydrate, chap and flake.

Aggressive environmental factors such as wind, air-conditioning, extreme temperatures, as well as chemicals and cosmetics make normal skin dry, and dry skin’s bad condition – even worse.

The type of one’s skin is often genetically dependent.

Dry skin may be a result of nutritional deficiencies, especially lack of Vitamin A and B vitamins

Medical conditions such as dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, seborrhea, underactive thyroid, diabetes and others.

Skin dehydrates because of certain drugs including diurectics, antispasmodics and antihistamines.

How to cleanse dry skin

Dry skin is very sensitive, thus need special treatment. Many women don’t know how to care for their dry skin and often make mistakes that make matters worse. To cleanse your sensitive face, you need to keep in mind the following:

Deposits in tap water irritate and dry the skin. The worst you can do is to clean your face with hot tap water. You should use cool mineral water instead.

Don’t use a washcloth – it is too irritating. Use just your fingers to gently apply and rub the skin care product.

Soap is not a friend of dry skin. Along with grime, it also removes the natural oils that protect the skin. For gentle cleansing use a non-detergent, pH-neutral cosmetic product.
When you are done with cleansing your face, it is obligatory to apply a moisturizer or a rich nourishing face cream.

After a bath apply baby oil to nourish the skin of your body. Your skin must be still wet when using the baby oil, so it can “lock” the moist inside the epidermis.

Foods for dry skin

You need to take care of your skin not only on the outside, but also from the inside. Balanced dies is as important as proper cosmetic care. Here we offer some tips on how to eat and what to eat if you have dry skin.

Diet recommendations for dry skin – what not to eat:

Limit the consumption of fried foods, heat-processed vegetable oils and animal fats. Heating oils are harmful to the skin for they lead to increased production of free radicals. You can increase the intake of raw foods instead.

Diuretic substances such as alcohol and caffeine should be avoided. They cause the skin cells to lose fluids and dehydrate.

They are tasty, but bad for your dry skin: soft drinks, candies, chocolate, potato chips, etc. In gemeral: junk foods.

Diet recommendations for dry skin – what to eat:

Foods rich in beta-carotene: all yellow and orange vegetables, especially carrots. Beta-carotene is an anti-oxidant that is essential for good-looking skin.

Nature’s way: make sure your diet includes enough vegetables, fruits, grains, seeds, and nuts.

Foods rich in sulfur such as garlic, onions, eggs, and asparagus. Sulfur helps the skin stay smooth, supple and healthy.

Cold-pressed flax seed oil: it contains fatty acids that are very beneficial to dry skin.

Drink lots of water to keep your skin well hydrated – at least 2 liters a day.

Relax at home

2009-10-20T21:45:00.000-07:00

A lot of us have come to believe that the best way to unwind from the stress brought about by the daily grind to work and to whatever activities we have that makes our schedules jam-packed is to escape to the spa. True enough, the services we get at a spa are designed to pamper us from head to foot, making each trip a relaxing indulgence that is truly worth getting addicted to.

Sometimes, however, we do not need to go to the spa just to rest and loosen up. We can do that inside our very homes.

One way of getting the spa atmosphere at home is to just sit with your feet soaked in warm water mixed with spa salts and essential oils. This is an instant, do-it-yourself foot spa. When the skin of your feet is all soaked and soft, you can scrub away at the calluses and thickened layers of dead skin with glee. Afterwards, you can treat yourself with a nice pedicure.

For some people, the idea of relaxing at home is never complete without food. Why not cook yourself a nice dinner for one? Immerse yourself in the therapeutic rhythms brought about by the pounding, dicing, slicing and mincing that comes with the preparation of food. Make the experience a little more sensual by adding fragrant herbs in your food and by using aromatic mood candles instead of the glaring fluorescent lights. This experience will surely leave your stomach filled and your soul refreshed.

Another great way of relaxing at home is taking off your watch and just lounging about the den all afternoon. Spend the afternoon eating your favorite snacks while vegging out on a daytime soap opera or a rented movie. For once, keep your mind focused on something that is not even remotely related to work.

Perhaps you can try lying in bed with head directed towards the foot of the bed and your feet up on the headboard and flat against the wall. Let your arms rest at your sides away from your body and breathe deeply. Savor the relaxing feeling of blood flowing from your legs to your head. It is a great way to de-stress the body.

If you find yourself awake early in the morning and you do not have to go to work, start off your day with a cup of piping hot coffee and drink it while sitting at your porch. Prop up your feet and take your time reading the morning paper. Or you can just sit back and breathe the morning air while watching your neighbors jog or walk their dogs.

The body needs to relax every once in a while so it can continue functioning properly, without falling to any illness brought about by stress. Going to the spa for some time off for yourself is always a good idea. However, the idea behind relaxing is spending some time not really doing anything and just letting the body rest. You can always do this at home if you do not feel like going to the spa.

Applying Foundation

2009-07-08T07:44:00.000-07:00

Choosing the right foundation is the first step to a successful makeup result. Perfect matching foundation can only be assessed by correct estimation of skin type, natural color and skin tone. Since most Caucasian, Latin, African and Asian women have yellow-based skin, they must buy foundation with a yellow base too so that it doesn't look like a mask. However, Asian women from the south-Asian region have skin with a yellow-greenish undertone and thus, need a foundation that has same color of pigment as the base. Experts often use two or more shades of foundation to highlight the best features of the face and underplay the low points. To master those skills, need a lot of practice and study. Yet, there are a few points that we can keep in mind while using the foundation at home to give the best possible results, for daily purposes:

Blend the cream foundation smoothly using a cosmetic sponge in long sweeping motions.
Cosmetic sponge helps you to manage and apply foundation more easily and gives a better and smoother result.
For perfect matching, foundations should not be tested on hands or insides of your wrist as the color of your face definitely differs from the color of these areas of your body. The best way is to test the foundation on your jaw line and see whether it matches the natural color of your neck or not. Matching under different light settings gives you a better idea about the correct foundation for your skin.
Foundation needs to be blended, properly, especially under the jaw line, into the hairline, on the ear lobes, corners of the nose and mouth and over and under the eyes, so that they don't let on the difference that the foundation makes to your skin to the viewer.
To retouch a particular spot, reapply the foundation there lightly and blend it with the rest of the face. Then powder it lightly with the translucent powder to let it set properly.
Touchup with dual active powder foundations can easily help you to change your look from day makeup to night makeup as it works as foundation as well as powder. For sheer finish using this foundation, you just have to dampen your cosmetic sponge a little.
While applying liquid foundation, it is better to put small points of foundation at different parts of your face such as forehead, nose tip, chin and cheek bones and then blend a little at a time on the face to give a more finished look.
You can use powder foundation just like the normal compact powder.

How to Put On Make Up

2009-07-07T07:30:00.000-07:00

For centuries women have used make up to decorate their bodies and accentuate their natural beauty.

Ancient man used earth and clay to color their skin and hair and the ancient Egyptians used kohl to line their eyes and plant dyes to color their lips. French women used white lead powder to make their faces as white as possible as a pale skin untouched by the harsh sun was believed to be a sign of great beauty and status in the community.

These days most of us put on make up to make ourselves look and feel more attractive and to hide little flaws in our complexions. We also put on make up for fun and to express our inner selves.

Follow these basic tips on how to put on make up and you will soon be looking and feeling like a better and new you.

The Make Up Foundation

* Start by applying foundation. A good foundation will help to make your complexion appear more even and provide a base for applying the rest of your make-up products. The trick is to use a sponge. Our fingers contain natural oils that cause the pigments in foundation to change color and can hold bacteria that could cause skin infections or contamination of your foundation. Using a sponge will avoid these problems and create a smooth finish.

* Another tip is to use a large complexion brush to smooth your foundation around your jaw and hairline. This avoids an artificial and unsightly demarcation at the edges of the foundation and creates a more natural look.

* Next apply color to your eyebrows. Use a brow gel to keep your brows pretty and in place all day and night. When you put on make up, you should make sure it lasts as long as possible.

* Now, apply your highlighter. Choose a creamy highlighter not a waxy one (Beige Eye-Lite is a good choice). What you are trying to do is hide fine lines on the face and a wax-based highlighter will not move as your face changes expression so creases are likely to occur. Cream based highlighters settle into the lines and make them appear less deep. Once again use your complexion brush to blend your highlighter evenly.
Make Up for The Eyes

* With the correct make-up application you can create wonderful dramatic 'eye illusions'. Eye make up should always be three dimensional and three colors should be used for the best effect. * Begin at the top eyelash with a medium-tone. Apply this from the lashes to the crease of the eye. The next shade should be two shades darker than the first one. Stroke the shadow from the top of the first shade to the brow bone area.

* The last shadow should be a shade lighter than the first and is used to highlight the eye brows. Use this shade from the top of the second shadow to the bottom of the brows. This three-shadow technique gives your eyes dimension by gradually changing tone.

* Next, apply your eye-liner. Use a shadow and a firm bristle brush to keep it natural. Start from the outside and move toward the center on the top and bottom. Don't allow the top and bottom lines to meet at the corners (inside and out). This will make your eyes appear larger. When you put on make up you should try to make the most of your best features.

* To make your eyes look whiter, use a white pencil on the inside of the lower lid. Light reflects off the white line and onto your eyes. If your eyes are often red this is trick that really works. Once again, blend with a complexion brush and try to put on make up that looks as natural as possible.

The Cheeks

* Blush is applied to the cheek bones. Take a good look at yourself in the mirror and locate the place where your cheek changes from flat and starts to curve backwards. Start your blush at this point and follow the cheek bones backward.

The Lips

* When you put on make up for your lips you are trying to create the illusion of good health and vitality. Choose a complimentary shade to your blush. Using your blush as a base color for your lipstick will also make it last longer and stop it bleeding into fine lines around the mouth. Use a soft bristle brush to apply your lipstick as this gives greater control and makes it last longer.

* Start at the outer corner and work towards the center on your top and bottom lip. Small lips will appear larger if you apply a lip liner just outside your lip line. Larger lips will look narrower if you apply lip liner just inside the lip line.

That's it! You should be looking like a beauty queen and feeling the confidence to match. When you put on make up remember to accentuate your best features and use simple techniques to hide little flaws and fine lines. Make up can boost your self-confidence or just be a fun way to express yourself and your mood. Remember you can put on make up for any occasion and adjust the tone and intensity to suit it. Spend just a few minutes each day on your appearance and it will make the world of difference to the way you look and feel. Don't be scared to look your best and you will feel it too!

How To Create Beautiful Smoky Cat Eyes

2009-07-06T08:02:00.001-07:00

It is easier than you might think to create professional looking, ?sex kitten?, smoky eyes like Keira Knightley. This vampy look can be as subtle or dramatic as you wish. The tips below will create a more powerful look in black, but to achieve a more understated look simply select light grey, burgundy or dark khakis instead. Remember, a lot depends on your skin tone and hair color - see blonde to brunette, so why not try a few different tones to see which suits you best?
Ingredients for powerfully sexy eye makeup:
* Black eyeliner - pencil. Ensure that it is sharp.

* Black eyeliner - brush. The thinner the liquid eyeliner is the better.

* Eye shadow brush. Thin stumpy bristles are best to maintain control.

* Dark eye shadow. Irridescent rather than flat matt (too hard), or shiny (too messy).

* Highlight shimmer for under the eyebrow. Avoid garish looking ?high glitter?.

* A good eyebrow pencil. Try to select the most natural shade for you as possible.

* Eyelash curlers - see Jessica Alba.

* Black mascara. Obviously choose a quality brand to avoid clumping and ?spider eyes?.
Step-by-step instructions for smoky cat eyes like Keira Knightley:
Apply your foundation, under eye concealer and powder.
Using your black eyeliner pencil, start from the front corner of your eyelid. Draw a soft smudge line to the end of your lash line.
Use your eyeshadow brush to apply the dark eye shadow over the top of the smudged line for a soft smoky look. Ensure that the edges are neatly blended.
Then take the brush eyeliner and apply as close to your lashes as you can on the top lid only. Make the line as thick and pronounced as you wish, but make sure that the line is thickest at the outer corner, and thinner as you go inward.
Apply another smoky coat of eye shadow with the brush to blend the harsh edges.
Subtly blend your darker eye shadow up from your lashes to your eye crease. Then apply a shimmery highlight in white or cream under the outside corner of your eyebrow.
Use your eyebrow pencil to make your eyebrow curve more pronounced.
Curl your eyelashes, then apply thin coats of mascara, building the layers up gradually to avoid clumping.
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Congratualations! You have achieved guaranteed show stopping impact! You go girl! Joanne Elliott is an international freelance writer and illustrator involved in several different areas.

Moisturizer For Eyes

2009-07-06T07:55:00.000-07:00

Do I Need A Moisturizer For The Eye Area?
A basic moisturizer will work well as a hydrator for the eye area, but if you want to do a little more (treat crow's feet, reduce puffiness and dark circles), you'll have better results with a moisturizer made specifically for the eyes.
Skin around the eyes is thinner than the skin on the rest of the face so it is very sensitive. To avoid irritation, eye creams tend to have lower levels of active ingredients. They also contain substances not found in face creams - caffeine to reduce puffiness, vitamin K to minimize dark circles, plus light diffusers and silicone derivatives to plump up crow's feet.
So the bottom line is this: use eye moisturizers for your eyes!

How To Rejuvenate Your Skin

2009-07-06T07:48:00.000-07:00

Is your skin looking dull and lifeless? Are you looking for ways to restore its natural glow? There are numerous ways to rejuvenate your skin at home, one of them being the use of skin care products. Since it is very important to remove the dead cells of your skin and replace them with new cells, the treatment should be done on a regular basis. This will make your skin look brighter and softer. Rejuvenating skin involves cleaning, exfoliating and moisturizing it. In the following lines, we have given tips for rejuvenating your skin at home.
How To Rejuvenate Your Skin
Know Your Skin Type
Before opting for the skin care products, you should know your skin type - whether it is dry, oily, a combination of both, or normal. Consult a dermatologist to determine your skin type. He/she will also suggest the products suitable for your skin type.
Clean Your Face
The next step after determining your skin type is cleansing. Clean your face with lukewarm water. This will loosen the dirt off your face and unclog the pores. Take a bit of cleanser and rinse with cool water. Apply the cleanser on your face and leave it for half a minute. Wash your face thoroughly with water. Use a soap-free cleanser, since soap tends to dry out the skin.
Exfoliate
Exfoliation is the best way to assist your skin to carry out the process of removing dead cells and replacing them with new cells, effectively. This process should be done after cleansing. Wash your face with cool water. Now, apply an exfoliating scrub (suitable for your skin) on a sponge. Rub your face with the sponge using circular motions, for a minute or two. Rinse the face with water.
Moisturize
Moisturize your face after exfoliating it. A moisturizer containing aloe vera gel and natural anti-oxidant extracts is preferable. It is better to avoid moisturizers with fragrances, as they can be harmful, especially if your skin is sensitive or prone to allergies. Apply moisturizer immediately after exfoliation, when the skin is still wet.
Sunscreen
Protecting your skin from harmful Ultra-Violet rays will be the last step in the treatment for rejuvenating your skin. Sunscreens are available in the form of cream, gel and lotions. Use a sunscreen that has SPF in it, which will protect your skin from harmful UV rays, whenever you are out in the day light.

Lipstick Tips and Help

2009-07-06T07:25:00.000-07:00

A sensible lady’s purse may not hold eyeliner, or eye shadow, or blush, but it always has to have a tube of lipstick. Lipstick originated hundreds, perhaps even thousands, of years ago when ancient Egyptians used dyes to enhance their lips. Unfortunately, these pigments were harmful and many fell ill because of them.

Lipstick enjoyed a renaissance during Queen Elizabeth I’s reign during the 16th century, when they were manufactured from beeswax and stains. The Queen’s dark lips and yellow-tinted face was a fashion statement we won’t easily forget.

Today’s lipsticks are made not just with pigments but with waxes, oils, and emollients. They come in a variety of shades and textures to fit every type of skin color and outfit.

Basically, there are 5 lipstick types:

Creme: Great for women with small lips, creme lipsticks are made with more wax than other lipstick types. Its finish is not as shiny, and its wax content protects your lips, but may sometimes cause them to dry. This can be enhanced with a layer of lip gloss to give your lips a bit of shine. Must-haves are the Chanel Rouge Hydrabase Creme Lipstick, chosen by Allure magazine, and Clinique’s Superlast Cream lipstick.

* Matte: There is a characteristic “flatness” in matte lipsticks, but they give a dramatic yet natural effect. Your lips are also prone to drying out when you use matte lipsticks often, so keep a lip gloss handy to apply as a topcoat. Classic lipsticks of this type are Lancome’s Matte Orange Rouge Superbe LipColour and Chanel’s Matte Magenta Lip Rouge.

* Long-Lasting/Transfer-Resistant: These revolutionary lipsticks deserve a category of their own! While our grandmothers had to keep re-applying lipstick several times a day, these newfangled beauty products are guaranteed to last for hours. You can swim with them, go through a 5-course dinner with them, and even kiss with them, and your lips will stay vibrant and colorful as ever. The downside is that they may feel a bit dry, so keep a lip balm handy.

* Pearly/Frost: Once thought to be a passing trend, it is obvious that these varieties are here to stay. They’re great for a night out on the town but not really for daytime wear. For a sheer frost, try Ultima II’s Silvermine lipstick or Estee Lauder’s Perfect Sea Coral and Wild Orchid All-Day lipstick; and for a deeper frost, there’s YSL’s Teasing Rose lipstick.

* Gloss: A gloss is more of an enhancer than a lipstick, and adds luster and body to your lips. They’re recommended for women with thin and small lips.

Lipstick tips

Buy a lip liner in almost the same shade of your lipstick and apply it first to outline your lips, to make your lip color last longer. When trying out colors at a department store, never apply the tester on your lips – it’s unhygienic! Instead, smudge a small amount on your fingertips, which are said to have a coloration that’s closest to that of your lips.

If you’re over 50, choose creme rather than matte lipsticks, because you’ll need a lot of moisture. Coral and bubblegum-pink shades are for summer and daytime. Feel free to use darker shades at night and during winter.

To make lipsticks last longer, store them in the refrigerator. In addition, don’t stock up on lipsticks – they go stale after several months.

Make Your Own Hair Accessories

2009-07-05T08:07:00.000-07:00

You are in a hurry and you just can't find just the right hair clip or barrette... Sounds familiar? Well, why not make your own?
Let's start with the smallest hair decorations: bobby pins. You can buy packs of these for quite a low price. Just get the plain black ones and decorate them with nail polish to create nice hair clips. Nail polish is the best to use as it dries quickly so you can do last minute changes.
You can also try painting stripes on. Use sparkly or metallic polish for interesting effects. Then you can also add tiny rhinestones, available at your local craft store, while the polish is still wet. Hold the stones in place until the polish dries around them. You may need to reapply them at a later date. Tiny glass beads can also be used for an interesting effect.
The larger hair clips that bend to snap into your hair will not take beads and rhinestones very well. They will tend to fall off due to the flexing of the clip, but you have lots of room for painting on designs! Use a toothpick to help you make tiny designs on the clip. You can do zebra stripes, polka dots and letters on these. Let your imagination take over.
How about large hair barrettes? These are the metal ones that have a spring clip at the bottom. You can buy packages of them at the local craft store. These are lots of fun to decorate! Go ahead and experiment, you will surprise yourself...

Hairstyles For Heart Shaped Faces

2009-07-05T07:35:00.000-07:00

Finding a suitable hair style means knowing the shape your face. Unlike oval or round shaped faces, not every hairstyle can go with a heart shaped face. The main focuses of a heart shaped face are high cheek bones and a pointy chin. While choosing a hair style for heart shaped face, your must go for something that highlightens and emphasizes your marvelous cheekbones. A nice medium haircut is considered the best option as it enhances the facial features by completely framing it. Check out the given hairstyles for heart shaped face to help you get a different look.
Haircuts For Heart Shaped Faces

Uneven and Choppy Ends: This style is a simple multi-layer hair cut with a little difference as it leaves the ends uneven and bouncing. In this style, the crown of the hair is heavy so that there is no extra curls at the ends and bangs are used to enhance the features. This medium length cut, with uneven and choppy ends, enhances the delicate chin and high cheekbones of a heart shaped face. This is an easy-to-maintain look for medium length hair.

Outlining the Face: Another style for heart shaped face is to highlight the facial features by framing the face. This is a short-medium hair cut in which outer edge of hair frame the face by slightly scraping it. This is also a multi-layer cut which emphasizes the eyes and cheekbones. The heavy layers on the crown are brushed downward and the bangs are parted slightly at the end. This is just perfect for that innocent and natural look.

Wavy Look: If you have a little longer hair than medium, you can experiment with this new look. This is a multi-layer cut in which the bangs are brushed toward the outer edge. The multi layers at the crown are allowed to flow downward with natural waves as to add weight around the pointy chin. A side part will look fabulous with this hair style.

Laser Hair Removal Treatments

2009-07-04T10:45:00.000-07:00

Laser Hair Removal

Treatments ... is it what you really want?

A smooth and hairless body is the quintessential image of supreme beauty – or at least that’s what millions of women are made to believe.

Massive billboards and glossy magazines display bodies of models with ultra-smooth, hairless skin, and it’s inevitable that every woman would desire such flawlessness.

The truth is achieving porcelain-smooth skin takes a lot of patience and perhaps a lot of beauty rituals for those not blessed with flawless skin. One of the major problems many women would like to do away with is unwanted facial and body hair. It becomes a regular ritual for them to tweeze, shave, or depilate, and these activities can become rather tedious.

Even so-called “metrosexuals,” or straight and fashionable urban men, want to get rid of chest hair and hair on other parts of the body. One only need look at the male models with washboard abs on glossies, displaying baby-smooth hairless skin, to understand that getting rid of unwanted hair is more than just a fad.

Waxing is an option and can be down with do-it-yourself kits in the privacy of your home. However, this method of hair removal does not give permanent results, so it has to be done regularly.

A treatment that involves minimal pain and gives permanent results is laser hair removal. It’s gaining popularity by leaps and bounds and can be done in a matter of a few hours, although more than one session is required as hair growth comes in staggered cycles and only works on growing hair. This is why for some people, it may take treatment sessions over several weeks up to months to achieve fairly smooth skin.

This treatment uses a pulsating beam of laser light in order to permanently remove hair from the upper lip area, neck, face, underarms, chest, breasts, back, bikini line, and legs. Laser hair removal treatments should only be done by licensed professionals, such as dermatologic surgeons or dermatologists.

The principle behind this treatment is known as selective photothermolysis. This means that the lasers only target the heating of dark matter – in this case melanin – in the area of concern. Thus, only the follicle, and not the area around it, is affected by the laser beam.

If done properly, the laser light can successfully reach the bulbs and follicles and generate heat sufficient enough to induce old hair to fall out and keep new hair from growing back.

Very few people report side effects and risks, and these should not be cause for alarm. A few examples of these side effects are swelling, redness, pain, blisters, and possible discoloration or scarring. In spite of these, many men and women still opt for a laser hair removal treatment because of its permanent effect.

This is why even if a single session can cost hundreds of dollars, it is still becoming more and more popular each year. One could do comparison shopping on the Internet for treatment fees and to search for a competent professional. You can also opt to ask your friends to recommend a dermatologist or dermatologic surgeon who has already performed an excellent laser hair removal treatment on them.

Engagement Rings

2009-07-04T07:58:00.000-07:00

A female generally puts on an engagement ring on her left hand finger that represents engagement to be wedded in the western tradition. The engagement ring is commonly indicated as a betrothal present by the male to his bride after or while she agrees to his wedding proposal. It indicates a formal contact to future wedding.
Like customs supposedly date to traditional era dating back from an early practice allegedly referring to the left hand fourth finger as having the vein of love. Presently, it is flattering more familiar excluding still fairly uncommon in the US, that a female will purchase a promise ring or an engagement ring for her companionship at the engagement time.
Woman and man wear engagement rings in Denmark, Germany, Sweden and Finland. Although in these nations, an engagement ring that is worn by man is generally known as the wedding ring.
The engagement rings for man and woman are platinum or plain gold and this ring is worn on the finger of left hand in Germany. Woman generally receives a diamond ring for wedding. Now, few numbers of men wear two different rings but this is still extraordinary.
The price of an engagement ring has customarily ranged from wages of two weeks to the beginning of twenty first century standard of one month to in so far as three months of the wages of man. The basis of these proposals is generally on the jewels trading. De Beers and other jewelry industrialists have improved a common guideline of about 2 –3 month’s wages in the US. According to the current affairs, it is concerned that a man should spend his salary of 2 or 3 months on an engagement ring.
Designs and Material of Engagement Rings
Designs of engagement rings have differed very much in excess of the years. Actually, it is basically a valuable ring and is made up of diamond and other gemstones. Present rings are made up of silver, gold or platinum along with one diamond which is used for engagement. The organization of the diamond ring for engagement, as a normal in Western Culture is an outcome of most winning publicity operations in history by the diamond maker De Beers in the period of 1940s.
An engagement ring is frequently deliberately luxurious as a symbol of man’s permanency. The dispute for a diamond is that it is the most expensive, enduring and beautiful gem. A number of persons prefer various stones or semiprecious gems. Star Sapphires, rubies, sapphires and emeralds are generally utilized in making of the rings for engagement. Opals and Pearls are very common as these stones are very soft.
In many European nations such as Denmark, Germany and Norway, rings for engagement are commonly plain gold rings without a gem. Engagement rings are generally mounted with a shaded gem rather than a diamond in France.
Platinum and Gold are suggested by a large numbers of jewelers, not only because of their intrinsically high value, but as they are more long-lasting as compared to silver. A silver or gold ring will be used as platinum settings as it will protect the stone.

How to Choose the Right Hair style

2009-07-03T10:54:00.000-07:00

Many women coming into a beauty salon for a haircut already have a certain hairstyle in mind – most likely it’s one they saw on a celebrity. Sometime’s they’ll browse through the magazines in the salon and choose one they think becomes them. If only our hair could talk! The right hairstyle for a woman should complement the shape of her face, among other things. Remember when "the bob" was all the rage some years back? Even those with very round faces wanted to have this hairstyle, but it just made their face all the more rounder – in other words, not flattering at all. Read on to find out which hairstyle is most appropriate for the shape of your face. If you have a round face, your main objective should be to elongate your face a bit. A round face is full looking, with a rounded chin. Its widest point is at the ears and the cheeks. Celebrities with round faces are Drew Barrymore, Christina Ricci, or Roseanne Barr.

Flattering hairstyles for the round face are those with height at the crown, with hair parts at the sides. Beware of extreme side parts too, as these could make one side of the head look too flat and the other too full. The length must fall beyond the chin, with layering on top and the rest of the cut close to the face.

Choppy bangs are better for the round face than one-length bangs. Avoid bobs and hair lengths that are at chin level. These mirror the roundness of the face. Keep away from cuts that add further volume at the level of the cheeks or ears.

For a square face, you’ll want to soften the angles at the chin and the hairline with short to medium-length hair. Celebrities with square-shaped faces are Demi Moore, Sandra Bullock, and Angelina Jolie. These glamorous women should stay away from severe bangs and bob cuts that are too squarish.

If you have straight hair, go for a long hairstyle with graduated layers. You can also pull your hair back with a French twist or a neat ponytail for more formal occasions.

A heart-shaped face is one that is broad at the hairline and at the temples and tapering towards the chin. Michelle Pfeiffer, Jennifer Love Hewitt, and Claudia Schiffer have this face shape. If you have a heart-shaped face, you can try styles that fall somewhere near chin length, with wispy bangs and layers that are combed forward toward the face.

To achieve balance for a narrow chin, choose a style that has weight or volume near the nape area. Don’t wear hairstyles that add height to the crown and looks that are severely slicked back.

An oval face is the most versatile shape, as nearly any hairstyle goes well with one. If you have an oval-shaped face, though, you’ll still need to stay away from extremely long hair parted in the middle, as this could make your face look too drawn out. Part it to the side instead.

Celebrities with oval faces are Cate Blanchett and Halle Berry. Short cuts with choppy layers would work well, as would medium-length cuts for wavy hair. Its length should stay within about an inch above the jawline to about an inch or two below it.

Instead of showing your hair stylist a celebrity photo with a hairstyle that you love, find a photo of a celebrity with a face the same shape as yours, and see which style best suits her. That photo is what you should show your stylist!

Remedy for Oily Hair

2009-07-03T08:05:00.000-07:00

There are ways you can help stop the grease from appearing but you have to work at it.
Do not wash everyday. The cleaner your hair is the more it can seep into your glands and harder it is to get rid of. When you do wash make sure you are washing with a cleaning shampoo and scrubbing the build up off. Take in mind that you also have to have a ph-balanced mild shampoo and lite scrubbing is recommended. Try to avoid conditioner at the roots, apply in the middle or on the ends.
Try to avoid oil in your daily food intake. And do eat more vegetables. You could visit your doctor but only after you check and consider your diet, drugs, alcohol, and your fatty food intake. Let's face it we see what McDonalds can do to your heart in a month, can you image your hair. You would be dripping everywhere.
Maybe it's time to change your shampoo. Ask your stylist what she or he would recommend. Avoid using shine products at all costs. Keep away from two-in-one shampoos and conditioners and any frizz serums.
To fix at the moment, rub a little Talcum Powder on your dried hair at the roots. Just make sure you wash it out. I wish they would event that magic product, but this will help until they do.

Handcrafted Jewelry

2009-07-02T10:48:00.000-07:00

Handcrafted Jewelry is made by the hand. People firstly made this type of jewelry. Nothing like modern machine-created jewelry, no two parts of handcrafted jewelry will be of the similar design.
A large numbers of designers or artists who handcrafted jewelry, used no fabricated or pre-made pieces at all, yet making their own findings such as hooks, ear hoops, clasps, brooch pins etc.
Most of the handcrafted jewelry is manufactured by using old metalsmithing methods such as raising, soldering, forging, chasing and many more to make complex types in various forms of valuable and other metals. Various metals can be engraved, etched or colored by utilizing large ranges of techniques.
Although a big contact of handcrafted jewelry is made without using these methods. In place of various artists or makers of handcrafted jewelry, make parts completely by hands with the assistance of basic hand tools, for example, covering beads and gemstones in thread or wire or making easy strands of colorful beads for bracelets or necklaces.
Many makers of handcrafted jewelry use various forms of gemstones and metals in the work from diamonds to cubic zirconia and gold to bronze. Various contemporary makers of handcrafted jewelry use extra diverse materials as plastics, textiles, paper and more. Actually, this form of jewelry increases more attractiveness.

Where to sell handmade jewelry?
Selling would indicate setting a boutique or a store for more people; however it should not be the case for beginners. During the starting phases, making a shop can be unapproachable. One can select following places to sell the handmade jewelry:
Handmade Fairs - One can try to make profit into the exterior world and a huge set to do this is in handmade fairs. In these handicraft fairs, persons of the same attention get together and store for attractive finds. Fairs offer great settings novice jewelers as they give good learning experiences, for example, advanced tendency in the business.
Handmade Jewelry Parties at Home – It is the best way to begin for the handmade jewelers. They can invite their relatives or friends for parties at home in the evening. They can display their handcrafted jewelry in front of the guests. Let them show and take experience of the items. One can allow guests to try this jewelry.
Online Jewelry Stores – One can take benefit of the convenience given by expertise by selling items through online. The amazing thing about online stores is that one can reach a huge market without containing to go away from home. One can sold materials in online auction sites.

Healthy Hair

2009-07-02T08:25:00.000-07:00

The most effective way to get healthy hair is to have a healthy diet. Lustrous, healthy hair is a result of a healthy body and a result of eating healthy food. Beautiful, healthy hair is a result of a healthy diet. There are certain foods that make your hair healthy and strong. Incorporate these foods in your day-to-day diet and you will notice the difference in your hair within a few weeks.
Water: One-fourth of the weight, of a strand of hair, is made up of water. Water makes your hair supple and soft therefore you should have enough water. Do not wait till you are thirsty keep drinking water. If you thirsty it means that you have lost water and your body is asking you to replenish the loss. Water keeps your hair silky and shiny as well.
Protein: A diet for healthy hair should be rich in protein as hair consists of primarily protein. Proteins will give your hair more strength and will prevent it from breaking and splitting. Eat protein rich foods like fish, meat, milk, cheese and cereals.
Minerals: A variety of minerals are important for healthy hair. Iron carries oxygen to the hair. Insufficient iron will starve the hair follicles of oxygen. Include red meat and dark green vegetable in your diet. Zinc prevents hair loss. Meat and seafood have a high content of zinc. To improve the natural color of your hair, incorporate copper in your diet. Fresh vegetables, nuts, seeds, meat and liver are high in copper.
Vitamins: You must ensure that you diet has all the necessary vitamins that help in the growth of healthy hair. Vitamin A makes your scalp healthy and is good for your skin as well. It is found in vegetables especially carrots. Vitamin B and C for hair growth and hair color. Include these vitamins in your diet will ensure that your hair is healthy and does not split. Eat fruits, vegetables, cereals, eggs, milk and bread.
Exercise: Along with a healthy hair diet it is important that you exercise properly as it will ensure that there is proper blood flow to your scalp and will help in the growth of hair.

Gold Jewelry

2009-07-01T07:51:00.000-07:00

Gold is the best expensive metal of the world without a doubt. This is also a conviction that gold takes pleasure in an unmatched attractiveness as an average for jewelry appearance. Both jewelry consumers and jewelry artisans are ‘in love’ with this precious metal. There is no limitation on the variety of styles, finishes and colors available and the leftover metal is considered as the most wanted set for gemstones.
Gold can be everlastingly; it will not rust or corrode and can originate from anyplace. Gold survives in rivers, mountains, plants and oceans, it is almost in all over the place but it is very difficult and expensive to take out this wonderful metal.
Did one recognize that a particular ounce of gold could be pulled into a lean cable that makes longer just about five miles long? A jewelry artisan hammer can exert the same ounce into a very lean sheet that can cover about 10ft x 10ft space. It also gets about three tons of gold or to take out a particular ounce of clean gold.

Gold fundamentals
The term Gold utilized by it represents 24K gold or all gold. As 24 karat gold is very soft, it is generally combined with further metals for increasing its durability and hardness. If a part of the jewelry is not 24K gold, the karat superiority must go together by stating that the piece is gold.
The karat superiority marking say to one what percentage of gold is combined with the further metals. Gold jewelry of 14 karat includes 14 pieces of gold combined with 10 pieces of base metal. Higher the karat marking means higher the amount of gold in the part of the jewelry.
Mostly gold jewelry is noticeable with its karat superiority; however law does not need marking. Close to the karat superiority mark, one ought to see the name of the United States registered trademark of the corporation that can be placed at the back of the mark. The trademark can be in the form of initials, name or symbol. If one does not observe a trademark accompanying a superiority mark on a part of jewelry, look for other piece.
Solid gold turns into an article prepared from any karat gold, if the inside of the article is not empty. The amount of gold in the part of jewelry is measured by the karat mark.
Jewelry may be plated with precious gold metal in different range of methods. Gold plate turns into articles that are either electroplated, mechanically plated or by other resources with gold to a foundation metal.
Rolled gold plate, gold overlay and gold-filled are the terms utilized to explain jewelry that has a layer of minimum 10-karat gold automatically linked to a base metal. If the jewelry is patented with any terms, it must follow the karat superiority of the gold utilized.

Applying Lip Color

2009-07-01T07:38:00.000-07:00

Lip liner is not essential but if used, it should be applied first. It should either be neutral in color or match the shade of your lipstick and not darker than your lipstick, so that if the lipstick fades, you don't walk around with only the outline showing. Lip liner is used to define the look of your lips and normally, you start lining them on your natural lip line starting from the center of your upper lip to the outer edge. For sharpening the lip pencil, chill it in the refrigerator for a few minutes first. To make the lipstick stay longer, use foundation on the lips first, then apply lipstick, blot the extra color with a tissue, reapply the lipstick and then dust the lips with powder. Since foundation and powder make lips drier, use lipstick with a creamy formula to counter the effect.

For applying the color, stretch the lips and starting at the center of the lip and glide the color to the corners. Lip brushes help you to give better finish to coloring your lips and avoid the application of excess color. A quick way of applying lip color is to use the lipstick to stain the bottom lip, press them together to transfer some of the color to the upper lip and then use the angle tip of the sponge applicator to refine lip edges. For more natural looks, you can try tips given below:

The beautiful raspberry stain can be obtained by applying the berry color on the lips, blotting it with the tissue and then use brush to apply a second coat of the lipstick.
The nude bare lip looks can be obtained by using neutral pink lip color that matches your skin tone. Pale colored women can go for light orange color with a pinkish tint while olive skin can use brownish bronze shade. Avoid lip liners as you don't need the harsh lines. Add clear gloss to the center of your lip and you are ready.
There are lipsticks that add warmth and volume to your lips and are also have a flavor and perfume of their own. So buy the favorite fruity, candy or other flavors of your spouse for your honeymoon!
Older women should use creamier lipsticks.
Orange and brown shades make your teeth appear yellow so until you have that picture-perfect smile, keep them off your lips.
In summers, you may have those dreaded dry cracked lips. Simply use your toothbrush to get rid of the dead skin gently and apply lip balm generously on them to heal them soon.
Brown toned lips take on brown shades such as apricots, beiges, peaches and cappuccinos better than pink or blue toned lipsticks.

Blush Essentials

2009-07-01T07:06:00.000-07:00

Skilfully applying blush on your cheeks takes more than just pressed rouge and a brush. To get the look that professional make-up artists create on models and actresses, you need to equip yourself with some blush essentials and learn the basics of rouge colors.

Blush is applied by women to keep from looking too sallow. During the day, blush should help you look naturally glowing, while you can go for added drama at night. A touch of color on the cheeks helps downplay the tiredness on your face. Generally, the color of the blush should also complement the rest of the face’s palette: foundation, eye shadow, and lip color.

Powder, cream, liquid, or gel blush?

Blush comes in various forms and are designed for different types of skin. Combination and oily skin work well with powder blush, and although liquid and gel blush can also be used, these forms are best for dry skin. Liquid stains the skin and can last all day long. Most are also waterproof. Cream blush gives the wearer a “dewy” effect and is applied with the fingers. Professionals may use a combination of different types, though, for lasting color.

Skin tone

Dark skin tones don’t go well with pale pinks and pastels. Instead, use deep colors which are bright enough to perk up the face – berry, red plum, or rust are the most popular shades for dark skin.

Medium-toned skin look best with warm colors which have a hint of yellow in them. You could layer on a deep-red coral blush over a base of antique rose cream blush for a natural look.

Dark and dramatic colors shouldn’t be used for pale skin, unless you’re going for the Goth look. The best colors for fair complexion are light pinks just a wee bit accented with darker berry or wine shades.

The tools and the procedure

1.First, you need to apply a light coat of foundation in order to have an even base for your rouge. Marie-Josee Lafontaine, a popular make-up artist in NYC, explains that skin is naturally rather sticky, so the blush won’t blend evenly without any foundation. Foundation should be a shade lighter than your complexion to make the blush stand out.

2.Apply a layer of cream blush. Cover the area just below your eyes up to the point below your cheekbones and blend outward to you’re face’s edge. Mix the cream blush with a small amount of foundation on the palm of your hand for a more natural gradation.

3.A sponge is useful for blending the rouge over the cheeks.

4.Use translucent powder to “set” the cream blush. Use a powder puff for an airy effect.

5.Use a fluffy brush this time for the final coat – a dose of powder blush in a rich color. First, dab a small amount onto the middle of your cheeks, right below the bones. Apply with a circular motion to blend, followed by an outward motion towards the edge of the face and a downward motion towards your mouth. Use just 1 or 2 strokes on the forehead and chin to balance the color.

Each season, a new range of makeup colors come up – there were the mauves of the ‘80s and the bronzes of the ‘90s. Remember, not all colors go well with all skin tones, so always follow trends sensibly.

How to Choose and Buy a Wig

2009-06-25T04:01:00.000-07:00

Choosing and Buying a WigA woman’s hair really is her crowning glory and may be integral to her self-esteem. It’s not until you lose it that you know the extent to which your hair matters to the way you feel about and see yourself. People lose their hair for a variety of reasons including natural hair loss from aging, alopecia, illness and from treatments used to cure diseases like cancer-related chemotherapy. If your hair loss is severe you may not want to wear a hat, scarf or turban. Many women choose, instead to wear a wig to address their hair loss problems. The idea may not sound all that appealing at first and you may choose only to wear it on special occasions but once you see how it can improve your sense of self esteem you may decide to wear it every day. Either way, here are some general guidelines on how to buy a wig and improve the way you feel about your hair loss.

General Tips

* Start to shop for your wig long before you lose a lot of hair. This way you can match it to your natural color, texture, and style.

* Specialty shops for cancer patients are a good source of hairpieces. If you aren’t comfortable going to your local retailer, a sales associate may be able to come to your home to help you fit your new wig.

* The American Cancer Society's "tlc" catalog is another source of wigs and hairpieces.

* If your hair loss is likely to be temporary consider borrowing one instead of buying it. Call your local American Cancer Society or enquire at the social work department at your hospital.

* If you need to buy a wig due to hair loss from cancer treatment, it is a tax-deductible expense and may be (at least) partially covered by your health insurance. Do check your policy and ask your doctor to write out a prescription for a "hair prosthesis."

Call Your Hairstylist

When you make an appointment ask for some extra time. Tell your stylist that you have a new wig that you would like trimmed and styled to suit your face. Most hairstylists deal with women who have hair loss problems from time to time so you need not feel shy or embarrassed. Your stylist just may be the best friend you could have right now! Give Yourself Options Wigs may be a little uncomfortable so you might not want to wear it all day or even every day and a hairpiece sticking out underneath a cap is far more comfortable than the bulk of a wig. Many wig stores and cancer specialty shops stock a range of side pieces, bangs, ponytails, curls and other aids designed to be Velcroed into a hat.
Where to Buy a Wig

1. Ask your stylist, who probably deals with people who want to buy a wig more often than you think.

2. Call the American Cancer Society.

3. Ask your doctor for recommendations on wig retailers or salons If you can't afford to buy a wig call Cancer Care (800-813-HOPE) for assistance.

General Tips

Hair loss can be a sensitive subject, especially if you are losing yours through illness or chemotherapy.

For this reason it is really important that you are comfortable with the store, stylist and staff when you buy a wig.

Telephone the store and ask about the privacy of fittings. If the store specializes in cancer patients ask about refitting (when you have lost more hair) and if they have a range of options - styles, color, type and price.

Find out if you can try on the wig or return it if you need to. (some state's health regulations prohibit this). It is possible to purchase wigs online these days but if you decide to go this route remember that there is no way of knowing what you’re really buying until it arrives. If you buy a wig over the Internet ask about return policies.

Choosing a Wig that Suits You

There are several options available: human hair or synthetic; short or long; custom- or machine-made; and a variety of prices (which can range from $40 to over $4,000). If you buy a wig buy the style you can afford and are most comfortable with.

Synthetic vs. Human Hair

Some women prefer wigs crafted from synthetic hair since it is easier to maintain and more affordable. In general, synthetic wigs have a style molded into them, but some can be reset into different styles. A wig that can be styled means you can change your look from time to time. On the down side you will have to restyle your hair each time you wash it. This type of wig also dries much faster than real hair, so it may be more convenient.

How real does it look? Synthetic wigs may look real (good quality ones often do), but they don’t really move or feel like the real thing. You also need to protect them from heat so you can’t use a curling iron or blow dryer (unless it is specially designed for hairpieces. Hot rollers may be used, but only at low settings. Never expose your synthetic hairpiece to the heat of an appliance like an oven as this will cause it to go frizzy. If you buy a wig like this you need to be ultra-careful and this may become irritating. Wigs made from human hair look and feel more like your own hair. Unfortunately wigs made of human hair are very expensive ($1,000 and up) and very time consuming. They may be styled with conventional aids but we suggest taking them to a professional for washing and styling.

Wigs are made from three types of real hair namely Asian, Indonesian and European. The most common and affordable is Asian hair. It is also the heaviest and nothing like hair found on Western European women. Indonesian is a little finer mid-grade hair. European is the finest hair but also very difficult to come by so it’s fairly expensive. All the pieces are cleaned, stripped, dyed and/or permed, so you may not be able to tell the difference.
Wig Construction

This is probably the most important aspect to the way a wig looks. A good synthetic hairpiece is better than a badly made real one. Custom made, hand-made and machine-made wigs are available.

Machine-made hairpieces are the least expensive and most common kind, most people have seen this type of wig or wig. They can look quite real until they are pulled back or parted in the wrong place. If you buy a wig and money is not an issue consider a hand-made one. These are very natural in appearance since individual strands are knotted on to a skullcap rather than wefts of hair being sewn together. You can part these wigs and style them with accessories since the vents can’t be revealed. Hair also falls and moves in a natural way.

Custom-made wigs are almost identical to real hair. They take a long time to make and may not be an option for cancer patients who need an immediate solution. Call the local chapter of the American Cancer Society to double-check that you are working with a reputable establishment. Style

Before you buy a wig, decide if you want a natural look or experiment with a new style. With a few adjustments can make your wig look as natural as possible. A wig can’t duplicate the way hair blends into your skin without make up and other aids. Use curls, bangs or wisps of hair to cover the hairline and help your wig to look natural.

Color

Match your own hair color or try a new tint and color. Think about going a shade lighter if you are having treatments since it will offset any skin tone changes that result from chemotherapy. However, do try to stay within range of your natural shade or lighter.

Examine the wig outside in natural light. Study the color as well as the depth and tones for example high and low lights before you buy a wig.

Supplies You Might Need

You will need a form to store the wig on when you aren’t wearing it, a wire wig brush, hair nets, pins to hold the wig in place while brushing, low alcohol or wig hair spray, and special shampoo and conditioner.

When you buy a wig don't be embarrassed by your hair loss. Many people lose their hair for a variety of reasons and your stylist and retailer won't look askance at you if you ask for their help and guidance. They can be invaluable in helping you find the perfect wig, styling it and taking care of it in between. Buy a wig that looks as natural as possible even if it costs a bit more. Whether your hair loss is permanent or temporary, have some fun with your wig too. Change your style or color and create a new you!

Hair Trends

2009-06-25T03:20:00.000-07:00

Hair can be twisted and rolled, curled and straightened, colored and styles in all sorts of ways to keep up with the changing fashion trends that come and go with each season. The hair can be worn in a sophisticated style or as craziest up-dos but all the hair trends have some common styles in common that are put up in various combos to get the desired looks. They range from the simplest ones to complicated and high-maintenance styles. A high ponytail sprayed with misty hairspray lends adds an instant playfulness to your persona while bangs below the eyebrows that are cut straight across like a blunt cut keep coming back every alternate year or two. Hairs that have never been out of fashion are long hair with good volume. You can add extra volume and body to your hair by applying a volumizing mousse to hair roots and then blow-drying with a round brush.You can always look stylish by using your fingers to make your hairs look wavy. Use a bit of styling cream on damp hair to create ripples and let the hair dry naturally. Get an instant corporate look by opting for a deep side parting or keep your hair in a slicked back style by using styling cream and combing them back. If you have stubborn hair you may opt for hairspray to tame them. Wavy and sleek hairstyles are a part of hair fashion cycle and keep bouncing back from time to time. You can get super straight hair by using the paddle brush to straighten the hair while blow-drying them. Add a finishing touch by using flatiron. You can create a pouf at the top of the hair in the old-fashioned way by backcombing the hair at the crown and pulling back the sides and securing them.A French twist is easy and popular and is thus, always popular with the ladies. Use pomade to keep the sides slicked back.
To add body and texture to thin hair, scrunch them by rubbing the wave-enhancing gel into hair roots, then blow-drying them upside down. Hair trends consist of many kind of hairstyles that can be categorized into four types: Hair styles that feature sleek, smooth, shiny hair with high gloss and clean and sharp edges are known as Laminated Styles, Gypsy Hairstyles consist of multi-texture hair with contrasting edges and worn-in roots along with fishtails and twists; Rolls and Knots include high or low knots that may be loose or fitted or may be out of balance. There are rolled up fringes and twisted panels too. There are Animal Hairstyles too that mainly consist of broken edges and frayed-out finish with dry matted texture and pelts of fur.

Protein

2009-06-20T19:22:00.000-07:00

Proteins are the structural components of the body forming the basis of cells, tissues and organs. They are a large group of organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen atoms. Some contain sulphur and phosphorus also. When the proteins are digested they break down into smaller units called amino acids. Of the 20 basic amino acids 12 can be manufactured by the body and the rest, called the 'essential amino acids' must be obtained from food.

Proteins help to repair worn out or diseased tissues and to build new ones. It is used in the formulation of hormone, enzymes, red blood cells and antibodies. It also provides amino acids necessary for growth of fetus in pregnancy and for the production of milk proteins during lactation. Proteins are widely found in foods derived both from plant and animal sources. Plant sources include beans, peas, pulses, whole grains, nuts and oil seeds; while red meat, poultry, fish, milk, cheese, yogurt and eggs are obtained from animals. Red meat is a good source of essential amino acids and iron and is traditionally regarded as 'first class' protein. But too much consumption of red meat may be harmful as it is a major source of undesirable saturated fat. One can eat more fish or chicken without the fatty skin instead of excess red meat. Vegetarians can obtain plenty of both from plant sources, whole grain cereals and from low fat diary products. A protein deficiency especially in infants and growing children can cause growth retardation, severe wasting of muscle etc.

The dietary requirements of protein depend on age and physiological state. A part of the dietary protein is utilised or wasted to meet the energy requirements. So calorie intakes hould be adequate enough to meet the protein need or its maximum utilisation, taking into account the above factor.

How To Get Smoky Eyes

2009-06-10T12:38:00.000-07:00

The style of smokey eyes has been in vogue for quite a while. From celebrities to ramp models, you can see every other woman sporting this look. It has the magical effect of making anyone look very attractive, desirable and very, very seductive! The key to the perfect smoky eyes and the desired smudge effect lies in proper application of eye shadow and liner. If you want to know how to get the irresistible smoky eyes, go through this article. We have listed the makeup tips to help you get perfect smokey eyes.

How To Get Smoky Eyes

Apply a light shaded concealer to the under eye area as well as over your eyelid. This will create a smooth base for the eye liner and eye shadow that you will be applying afterwards.
Trace the upper lash line, from inner corner to the outer, using an eye pencil. Line the bottom rim of the eye as well.
If you want black, brown or gray smokey eyes, go for an eye pencil in one of the above colors. Violet colored eye liner pencil creates a stunning jewel-toned smoky eye. You may also opt for deep green or blue eye liner pencil.
To soften the look, smudge both the lash lines with a cotton swab or an eyeliner brush.
Choose an eye shadow - a powder or a creamy one, in a shade lighter than that of the eye pencil. To create the base color, apply a light eye shadow, from the lids to your brow bone, in sweeping strokes.
Now it is the time to get the smoky effect. Choose an eye shadow of the same shade as the eye pencil and blend it with the lighter one that you have just applied. Using an eye shadow brush, sweep the color into the upper and lower lash lines.
Curl up the eye lashes using a curler and then apply two coats of mascara, to give the final touch to your smokey eyes.

Tips for Hand Care

2009-06-10T09:30:00.000-07:00

Hands very often are treated roughly. People treat them badly while washing clothes, dishes, scrubbing floors and working in the garden.

Hands are so beautiful and important but one probably feels no need of taking care of them. One must take proper care of the hands.

Hands are the most precious gift given to the human beings from God. Like one takes care of other parts of body, hands too need proper care and protections.

Hands are the most noticeable part of the body. One must give proper attention to them as one gives to the face.By following some easy tips, one can maintain the natural beauty of the hands.

The hands will definitely thank one for taking good care of them. Hands ask for a little care in turn of infinite jobs that they perform for us.

There are some useful tips that one can follow to keep the hands safe, soft and healthy.

Always wear rubber gloves while working with harsh chemicals soaps and detergents. It is also necessary to wear rubber gloves while gardening or spading snow. Gloves protect hands from harsh chemicals and prevent them from loosing natural softness.

Prefer washing the hands with mild soaps or hand wash. After washing, pat dry the hands and apply a nice moisturizer to them. One should use a moisturizer that contains lactic acid’s urea, which is an essential hand care chemical that helps in binding water efficiently to the skin.

For soft and beautiful hands, apply Vaseline or any other good moisturizer before going to bed. One will find hands amazingly soft by the morning.

Exfoliate the hands at least once a week with a nice face exfoliater. One can also use weekly the night face cream on the hands before going to bed. One should use proper hand care lotion to prevent the hands from harmful sunlight and dry weather.

If one is having dry skin, then one should scrub the hands under lukewarm salt water. It is an effective home exfoliater for dry skin hands. After scrubbing, massage the hands with a good moisturizer.

To stimulate the proper blood circulation, with the help of palm, massage the back of hand. Exercise the fingers by stretching them and giving a normal calisthenics to them.

Hand exercise not only stimulates proper circulation, it also helps in maintaining the perfect shape of hand and fingers. Do not reapply too much nail polish remover. The agents present in removers can discolor the nails and can often make them fragile.

It is extremely necessary to manicure the hands at least once a month. Manicure removes the dead, cuticles and helps in keeping the nails strong and healthy.

Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)

2009-06-09T10:20:00.000-07:00

What it is:

Amblyopia (am-blee-OH-pee-ah) is also called "lazy eye." It means that the eye did not develop normal sight during childhood. Usually, one eye is strong and one eye is weak ("lazy").

What You Need To Do:

Have your child's vision checked by age four. The eye exam should be performed by a pediatrician, family physician, or ophthalmologist (Eye M.D.).

Why It’s Important:

Early detection (before age 9) is essential to successful treatment. Both eyes need to have normal vision to see depth, and in case something happens to one eye later in life, a good other eye is useful.

Basic Skin Care

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Healthy and supple skin is not so much of a dream if you take proper precautions and pay attention to your diet and exercise. Balanced diet, hydration and protecting from sun and wind should be a part of your daily regimen. Here are the four basic steps to skin care that are mandatory and cannot be skipped on any account, if you want a naturally glowing skin. It is important that you use the products according to your skin type. You have to pay attention to the order of the steps too:

1. Cleansing The Skin
Cleansing is quite essential to avoid acnes and other skin problems. Wash your skin often using a mild face wash and wipe off with a clean washcloth. It is quite important to get rid of any impurities such as dirt particles and makeup before going to sleep so that your skin can breathe properly at night. Use mild cleanser at least twice a day but make sure that it rinses away easily, does not cause skin irritation and do not wash away natural oils too.

2. Toning The Skin
Toners not only cleanse the skin further and help in removing any remnants of particles that you may have left behind but also cools, nourishes, hydrates and freshens up your skin. It tightens up skin and close up any skin pores that may have opened up while deep cleansing the face. Toners must be alcohol-free as alcohol dries off skin.

3. Exfoliating The Skin
Exfoliants remove dead cells from the skin, rejuvenate the skin and eliminate fine lines and wrinkles from the face. The younger skin that surfaces after exfoliation naturally looks more beautiful and glowing. These products usually have alpha or beta hydroxy acids to quicken up the process but do avoid the ones that are granular as they tend to damage the new skin too that is much more sensitive than the mature layer that it digests.

4. Moisturizing The Skin Like our body, our skin also needs hydration and proper nutrients to keep it healthy. So, treat it with a good moisturizer and a broad-spectrum sunscreen with more than SPF 15 daily and night cream daily that helps the skin to balance and restores any damage that might have occurred to it overnight.

Office Fashion Tips for Men

2009-06-08T08:16:00.000-07:00

Men! Not just any old suit and tie will do in todays office environment. Read on for hints and help on the things you should not do when it comes to fashion in the work place...

1. Busy palettes

A printed tie on a printed polo shirt can be very excruciating for those you work with. Similarly, avoid clashing colors you might think are trendy and fun. Always wear light-colored shoes with pale pants and tops and dark shoes for dark clothes. When people start wearing sunglasses in the boardroom while you’re making a presentation, it’s probably time to rethink your colors and patterns.

2. Ill-fitting clothes

A shirt that’s too tight will emphasize your bulges even more, especially when those bulges are not in the right places. In addition, even if you’re working out and are more muscular than the average guy, wearing shirts that are too tight aren’t sexy. They border on “tacky.”

Clothes that are too loose and baggy won’t hide your physical flaws, either. They’ll only make you look shoddy. For dress pants, the hem should end at the top of the heel, but for jeans, the hem can reach the heel’s bottom. Socks also shouldn’t be seen while you’re walking.

3. Loud and wrong-sized ties

If you want to be taken seriously at work, keep away from neckties with those cartoon character prints or beer mug graphics. When it comes to tie length, when tied with a Windsor, a Pratt, a St. Andrew, or any other knot, the triangular point at your tie’s wide end should just barely touch your belt buckle. Go for wider ties if you’re heavy set. Slim guys can get to buy slim ties again – they’re back in fashion.

4. Comb-Overs

Okay, so this may be better than wearing a toupee. But even Donald Trump’s millions is no excuse for his comb-over. Keep a short cut instead and embrace the way you are.

5. Strange facial hair

I don’t think there’s been a serious survey ever conducted on whether women really find goatees or Zapatas appealing. If you decide to keep a mustache or beard, at least keep them trimmed. Do away with soul patches (that tiny patch of hair under the lower lip) and go to a salon to take care of your unibrow.

6. Backpacks and fanny packs

They were very useful in college, but there’s no place for backpacks at the office – unless you’re having a sleepover in your cubicle or going mountain climbing the next day. Even fanny packs are a thing of the past. Sorry guys, but your only options are messenger bags and briefcases.

7. Ponytails

Okay, so it looks good on Antonio Banderas, but not everyone can pull a ponytail off. If you want it long, keep it at an Ashton-Kutcher length. Otherwise, maintain a safe, classic short cut.

8. Too much bling-bling

If women are warned against this fashion no-no, then all the more should men be aware of this faux pas. Too much jewelry can make you look like a drug kingpin or a time-warped punk rocker. You can make do with a simple dress watch. Reserve the chunky gold bracelets and other body piercing jewelry for night outs.

If you have dandruff use following tips

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Massage the Scalp with pure coconut oil. This will also help for growth of hair.

Apply coconut oil which has been boiled with small onions. Wash it off with a mixture of green gram powder and water drained from cooked (boiled) rice.

Apply a mixture of almond oil and gooseberry juice with finger tips on the scalp.

Apply the warm mixture of olive oil, lemon juice and coconut oil. Do a steam -towel- wrap for 15 minutes and wash the hair with a shampoo.

Apply a paste of fenugreek and mustard to the scalp.

Mix Shikakai powder with the water drained from the cooked rice and wash the hair with it.

Crush the leaves of five petal hibiscus flower and take the juice. Wash the hair with this juice.

Heat the oil with a little camphor. Apply the oil in the scalp and massage for 10 minutes. After 30 minutes wash the hair with a herbal shampoo. Do the steam -towel- wrap for 15 minutes.

Baby Care- The first two wondrous years

2009-06-07T04:10:00.001-07:00

Becoming a parent is a unique and happiest moment for everyone. After all the weeks of preparation and planning you can now hold your baby. The responsibilities of a 'Mother' and 'Father' comes with the arrival of your baby.

Most of us know very little about baby care at first. This section contains the first two wondrous years after the delivery of your child. So Parents, have fun and enjoy this very exciting time in your life!

Note : All statements given are only for information purpose. We are not responsible or liable for any problems related to the utilization of information on this site. We suggest that you consult a qualified doctor before trying any alternative health care remedies.

Body Care

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*Mix six-teaspoon petroleum jelly, two-teaspoon glycerin and two-teaspoon lemon juice. Apply this moisturizing lotion at least twice a week if you have dry and flaky, arms and legs

* Peel and grate a cucumber. Squeeze the juice to this, mix half-a-teaspoon glycerin and half-a-teaspoon rose water. Apply this on sunburns, leave it for some time.

* If you have cracked heels, melt paraffin wax; mix it with little mustard oil and apply on the affected area. Leave it overnight. After 10 or 15 days, your heels will become smooth.

* Massage your body with a mixture of coconut oil and any of your favourite scented oils like lavender or rosemary.

* For rough palms, use a mixture of glycerin and limejuice in equal proportion.

* For cracked heals, massage the foot with coconut oil and keep the foot in warm water for some time. Wipe the water off the feet and apply a mixture of hibiscus flower(10), Henna (1 handful) and juice of half a lemon. when dry wash it off.

* Remove scars on your hands and feet by rubbing them with lemon peel.

Hair Removal Information & Techniques

2009-05-12T10:12:00.000-07:00

For decades now, women have been removing unwanted body hair, using different techniques. Not only does it add to the woman's beauty but it is better for her personal hygiene as well. Today getting rid of unwanted hair has become easier than ever. There are a number of easy techniques that you can use at home or you can visit a beauty parlor for professional treatment. Given below in some information about the different techniques that are available today.

Shaving: Shaving is a popular technique as it can be done at short notice and gives you instant results without much effort. Most women still continue to shave inspite of alternate techniques being available. This method is quick and cheap, though the hair grows back rapidly and when the hair grows back it is very coarse. You should soften the hair by washing the area with warm soapy water. Use light gentle strokes in the direction of the hair growth, to remove the hair. After you finish moisturize the skin. There are different kinds of razors, electrical, disposable, with twin blades and moisturizing strips. Choose one that suits you the best.
Hair Removal Creams: These creams are manufactured in such a way that they dissolve the hair. These creams have an ingredient called keratolytic that will damage the skin if it is left on for a long time. Use a patch test the first time you are using a cream. But there is no doubt that they make the skin hair free, smooth and soft.
Waxing: Though this method is a little painful, it is good to remove hair from the arms, legs and bikini line. Hair re-growth after waxing is slow and may take as much as two months. It is best to do a patch test for waxing as well. For best results one should continue waxing on a regular basis. Hair is removed from its root and when it re-grows it is finer. The problem with waxing is that the hair has to grow a little for waxing to be efficient. It helps to dust a little talcum powder on the area before waxing.
Sugaring: This technique is similar to waxing. Here the removal solution is warmed and then applied on the area required with the help of a palette knife. The solution is applied in the direction of the hair growth. Then a cotton strip is used to cover the solution and torn away in the opposite direction and thus the hair is removed. Hair re-growth takes about six to eight weeks and it is fine.
Electrolysis: This is a salon treatment and is expensive, but last longer and could be permanent as well. This requires a series of sittings if the results are to be good. A fine needle passes a very low electrical current into the hair follicle. After a session there will be slight swelling, redness and scarring which will take a few days to disappear.
Laser treatment: This is another salon-based treatment that is expensive too. You need a few sessions for good results. Black activating lotion is applied over the area, to enable the hair follicle to absorb the laser energy. In this technique the best results are got from people with thick body hair.

Bathing

2009-05-12T07:09:00.000-07:00

One of the most important ways of taking care of your body is to have a good bath. There is no doubt that a good bath cleans and refreshes your body but it can be relaxing for the mind as well. It is important to have a bath everyday in order to maintain good hygiene as well. A bath in the evening or night removes all the dust, grime and sweat that you have gathered throughout day. A bath early in the morning refreshes you and makes you ready for the whole day. Bathing can be made a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Making the right kind of arrangements in the bathroom and adding the right kind accessories in the bathroom can make your bath refreshing and soothing.

Here are a few bathroom ideas to create a luxurious bathing experience:

Keep a stock of soft fluffy bath towels. Use a heated towel rail to warm them. This will make you feel nice and pampered after your bath.
Invest in a good bath pillow, as it will help you relax while soaking in the bath.
Create a soothing and relaxing environment in the bathroom by using tea lights and scented candles, as it will create a peaceful environment.
Spoil yourself with luxurious, fragrant soaps and bath oils.
Turn off the phone and switch of the answering machine and your mobile and anything else that can disturb your bath.
Play some calming music that will help you relax better.

New: By Lauren Luke

2009-05-11T10:38:00.000-07:00

If you’re a YouTube user and a makeup lover, then you’ve undoubtedly seen tutorials by Lauren Luke, a self-taught British makeup artist turned entrepreneur. Lauren’s videos - which often recreate celeb looks like Leona Lewis, Amy Winehouse, Britney Spears and Kim Kardashian - have been watched on YouTube over 39 MILLION times. Crazy, right?

Her new color cosmetics line — By Lauren Luke – launched yesterday and includes five full - face palettes with shades hand-picked by Lauren and tutorials meant to maximize the kit’s value and glam quotient. Each kit is just $32.50 and includes three eye shadows, two lipsticks, primer, blush and and a black eyeliner. Pop the kit and a mascara into your bag and you’re good to go!

Growing up in the proud yet humble English town of South Shields, Lauren posted her first tutorial on YouTube just 18 months ago. The 27-year-old single mother started posting the videos to enhance her gig selling makeup on Ebay - an opportunity she seized so she could quit her job as a taxi dispatcher and spend more time with her then 9 -year-old son, Jordan.

Lauren never had many girlfriends growing up but has found a wealth of new ones on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Myspace. She’s in daily contact with them, whether posting a new video or just catching up. Her goal in life? Simply, “I just want to make people feel special and happy.”

Split Nails

2009-05-11T07:03:00.000-07:00

Perfectly manicured hands with shiny painted nails look beautiful. Whether you are a working woman or a housewife, having gorgeous hands and lovely painted nails always adds to your personality and appeal. However, due to excessive household work or lack of nutrition, you may suffer from split nails. Split nail is a condition in which the nails become weak and fragile and split or peel off vertically in sections.

There are many factors that may lead to brittle and split nails. These could be anything like advancing age, lack of calcium, too much use of chemicals like nail polish remover, working for long hours in water or using detergent too often, etc. But the primary cause remains lack of nutrition. You need to include calcium and other important minerals and nutrients in your diet to make your nails stronger and healthier. Check out home remedy for treatment of rough and brittle nails.

Moisturizing your hands frequently helps a lot as it keeps your nails from drying and chipping off. Washing your hands often can cause dryness so make sure you keep a small bottle of moisturizer with yourself to apply it frequently. Also, apply it every time you feel your hands are a bit dry, you come back from a swim, after a bath, after you wash clothes, wash the dishes, etc.
A natural remedy for curing and strengthening brittle and rough nails is applying vege oil. Simply take some vege oil on a cotton swab and wipe it on your nails. It will make sure your nails remain moisturized and healthy.
You may also apply clarified butter (known as Ghee) on your nails to make them soft and strong. Clarified butter helps strengthen weak and brittle nails and also promotes their growth.
The main remedy and cure for brittle and split nails is to add more nutrients to your diet. Include foods that have biotin, a type of Vitamin B. Examples of such types of food are peanuts, lentils, egg yolks, sardines, mushrooms, bananas, liver, and cauliflower. Ask a doctor for biotin supplements to promote growth of nails.

Review: Duri Nail Polish

2009-05-10T08:35:00.000-07:00

When it comes to nail polish, I’ve tried them all - from cheapie Wet n Wild to the ultra high-end Rescue Beauty Lounge. Duri Cosmetics is the perfect mid-priced range. The new “Berry Ready for My Close-Up” Collection features six, romantic movie-inspired shades that are perfect for spring and summer.

My favorite lacquer from the collection is the coral (pictured left) - this bright, poppy hue looks amazing with a tan and the Duri formula glides on nicely and lasts for several days without chipping. Check out the line over at www.duri.com -each polish retails for $5.00 while the brand’s award-winning topcoat,

Hair Styles

2009-05-10T08:00:00.000-07:00

Hair styles, hair care, hair secrets for women. Check hair in the mirror Black Hair - Should you get black hair? - New Hair Extensions - How to keep them beautiful - New Layered Hairstyles - Layered hairstyles are fashionable and popular - New Ponytail Styles - Fun and flirty; professional and sophisticated - New Dealing With Bad Haircut - Things you can do to get through the ordeal ... Female Hair Loss - Hair loss and available treatments ...

Perfect Hairstyle - How to choose the perfect hairstyle ...

Black Hair - Caring for Afro-American hair

Winter Hair - Winterproofing your hair

Athletic Hairstyles - Athletic hairstyles for any age

Beautiful Hair- Fluffy, full, healthy and beautiful hair

Removing Black Hair Dye - Very tricky color removal ... read this!

Hair Myths - Common hair myths revealed - Beware!

Hairstyles For Round Faces- The key to finding the perfect hairstyle for round face

Summer Hair - How to fix summer dried hair

Summer Hairstyles - Beautiful and sassy hairstyles

Hair Tips - Quick tips for manageable hair

Bob Haircuts - Bob haircuts are in!

Long Hair - Elegant and versatile hair and care ...

Quick Fixes For Your Hair - Five minute and five second fixes

Sexy Holiday Hairstyles - Lovely styles for this season

Hot Hairstyles In Five Minutes - Quick fix for unruly hair

Hair Color - New, appealing, fresh look

Split Ends Trouble - How to prevent & Remove split ends

Revitalize Your Hair - Don?t let winter?s chilly bite get you down!

Curly Hair Rules - Get the best curly hair results...

Flyaway Hair Tips - How to eliminate flyaway hair

Gray Hair Tips - Facts & hair care tips

Flat Iron Hair Makeover - Simple steps for a stylish look

Curly Hair Tips - For a frizz free curly hair

Hair Care Tools - Right tools for a good day hair

Beautiful Long Hair - Tips for a beautiful shiny long hair

Dry Hair - How to overcome dry hair

Double Bun Hair Style - Fun & stylish tips for double buns hair style

Get Your Hair Ready Fast - Easy to do tips for a quick hair makeover

Styling With Curlers - Hairstyling tips using curlers

Knotty Look Hairstyle - Simple hairstyle that will match your sexy & cool outfit

Trimming Your Hair - Quick tips to solve trimming problems

Hair Mistake To Avoid - Hair blunders are common mistakes women make

Styling Iron Power - Hair makeover using curling iron

Hair Headband - Easy headband hair style tips

Faking Dreadlocks - Easy tips on how to achieve a dreadlock look

Falling & Thinning Hair Problem - Hair care tips and treatment

Beautiful Hair Style Tips - Curly, short & brunette hairstyle tips for a healthy hair

Hair Shampoo - Tips on how to shampoo your hair properly

Hair Conditioning - Conditioning tips for a beautiful shiny hair

Celebrity Hairstyles - Beautiful celebrity hairstyle pictures...

How to look your best with beautiful hair and elegant hairstyle.

Makeup Lover Must: The Makeup Show!

2009-05-09T09:27:00.000-07:00

The fourth annual The Makeup Show NYC is sneaking up on me and I can’t even tell you how excited I am about it! This May 17 and 18, from 9:00am-6:00pm, leading brands and artists will invade the Metropolitan Pavilion and showcase the best new techniques and products galore.

It’s a great opportunity for networking and for artists, a must-attend thanks to the myriad hands-on workshops, seminars and keynote presentation.

This year, seminars and hands-on workshops will explore the world of makeup from film and television to editorial and bridal beauty, including workshops for airbrush basics, FX techniques, and makeup for HD, to secrets tattled from the best palettes and cosmetic counters in the business.

MAKE UP FOR EVER Founder and makeup artist, Dany Sanz will present an exclusive keynote presentation while Hollywood beauty royalty, Davis Factor, great-grandson of makeup legend Max Factor, who formed Smashbox Photo Studios and Smashbox Cosmetics, will be on hand to talk about history and his career in the makeup industry.

Review: Susan Posnick Coloressential

2009-05-09T06:22:00.000-07:00

Susan Posnick’s eponymous line of makeup has never failed to impress me. The collection is full of smart and clever products that truly deliver. The newest edition to the family are the Coloressential lipsticks. This abbreviated collection of five lippies takes the mystery out of choosing a lipstick by introducing only the most perfect and universally flattering shades of red, berry, pink, coral and nude in a unique magnetic case that will never get lost in your purse.

The collection is admittedly a new favorite of mine - the colors are beyond flattering and the smooth-as-silk application can’t be beat. They’re also nicely moisturizing thanks to the addition of olive oil, vitamins a and e and Paracress- a sustainable South African plant with antioxidant properties that continually rehydrates the lips and reduces the appearance of fine lines.

Bath And Body Care

2009-05-08T08:38:00.000-07:00

After an exhausting day your body needs to be relaxed and pampered in order to get a good night's sleep. You must take care of your body not only in the day but in the night as well.While you sleep at the night, the body is resting and replenishing itself. There are a few things that you can do to relax the body to help in the replenishing process. Here are a few ideas for bath and body care in the night:

Take a warm, soothing bath. Fill your bathtub with warm water and some lavender that helps in calming and relaxing the body and reduces muscle tension. You can add chamomile, which is a skin soother and helps in reducing swelling and pain in the skin. Lie in the bath for some time and let these herbs relax your body and mind.
If you want to wake up with a tan you can use a self-tanning lotion overnight. Exfoliate your skin with a scrub and moisturize. Once the moisturizer is fully absorbed spread the self-tanning lotion evenly all over your body, working on one portion of the body at a time. Use wipes to wipe the tanner off your palm and fingers as you apply the lotion. Today there are many self-tanning lotions that dry in five minutes.
Your hands are the first to show signs of aging and often neglected as well. Give your hands a new lease of life. Apply a generous amount of rich hand cream to restore lost moisture. This is an important part of night body care.
While sleeping in your bed, ensure that your neck is properly supported through the night. Buy a good quality people to help keep the stress off your neck. Your sleep should rejuvenate you so ensure that every part of your body is taken care of properly.
Ingrown hairs block pores and can cause bacteria to develop, resulting in redness and swelling. Use a cream that has glycolic and salicylic acid that removes the bacteria. Make it a part of your night care routine for a few nights and you will get rid of ingrown hairs.
Your feet support the weight of your entire body. Find time to take care of them. If they are callused and cracked moisturize them well. If they are cracked use a foot cream that has glycolic acid. Apply this cream before you sleep and slip on a pair of clean cotton socks. This should be another important part of your body care routine every night.
Light aromatic candles in your bedroom. These candles will provide a soothing atmosphere and relax your senses. Just remember to blow them out before you sleep.
Keep the humidifier running in the bedroom to keep the air moist. You skin will glow and be replenished by the moist air through the night.
Use a "hot stone massage" to heat your heart. This treatment that is common in spas can be done at home too. You need a smooth flat stone as large as the human hand. You can find one on the beach or buy one in a skin care boutique. Follow the instructions given below:

· Boil water in a pot.
· Add rosemary, clove and peppermint into the water.
· Put the rock into the water and let it stay there till it is heated.
· Put off the heat and allow the rock to turn nice and warm.
· Lie down in a dark or softly lit bedroom and place the warm rock between your breasts, on your chest. Allow the warmth and aroma of the stone to relax you and soothe you into a deep peaceful sleep.

Very Short Hairstyles

2009-05-08T07:58:00.000-07:00

Look at these pictures of very short hairstyles - sexy or not?

Balanced Diet

2009-05-07T11:29:00.000-07:00

The human body requires food to provide energy for all life process and for growth, repair and maintenance of cells and tissues. The dietetic needs vary according to age, sex and occupation. A balanced diect contains different types of foods in such quantities and proportions that the need for calories, minerals, vitamins and other nutrients is adequately met and small provision is made for extra nutrients to with stand short duration of leanness. Eating a well balanced diet on a regular basis and staying at your ideal weight are critical factors in maintaining your emotional and physical well-being. Being over weight/under weight can lead to certain chronic conditions such as disabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.

Fluid intake in the form of water based drinks is also essential for good health. Water is essential for the correct functioning of the kidneys and bowels. At least 6-8 glasses of plain water should be drunk each day, more in hot weather.

Diamond Wedding Rings

2009-05-07T08:24:00.000-07:00

Diamond ring is offered as a sign of love in wedding. The seventh century bishop Isidore of Seville considers it as a symbol of fidelity and clearly recognized the significance of marriage ring. It was considered that wedding ring is worn on the fourth finger as it was supposed that a specific vein running from there to the spirit.

However, a large numbers of brides in this modern time wish to wear their engagement ring with the marriage ring on the same finger. The designers of the ring always remember this point while making rings. Other thing they consider it that various female choose symmetrically matching diamond rings with various diamonds of the same shape and size.

Diamond wedding rings are the main part of jewelry that can be worn at any time for a long-term period to come. In addition, marriage rings acknowledged an individual’s style, choice and even personality. There is a rule of thumb when selecting diamond rings for wedding.

Other tendency related to wedding ceremony rings is the acceptance of hand-made designs with diamonds for the woman and any expensive stone to go with it for the man. Various jewelers offer buyers the chance to design their own diamond rings for wedding. They provide multiple-stone setting; soliaire settings or three stone settings with 18k yellow gold, platinum or 18k white gold.

Diamond Wedding Rings should be chosen with care as they remain on an individual’s fingers as symbols of love to be riches, while being a stable rest of mutual commitment and wedding vows to matrimony.

One should follow the following things before purchasing a wedding ring:

Firstly, know who is paying for the wedding ring
Make a budget and stick to it
Determine the size of her or his ring
Choose the metal, the ring will be constructed from such as Gold, silver or platinum
Select a marriage ring style such as Milgrain, Flat, Domed, Fancy or Braided
Know the gem stone one desires such as Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, and Emarald
Find a trusted jeweler store
Know the quality of the gemstone and obtain a certified gemstone, if potential
Make a decision on what kind of setting the stone will include
Ask about gemstone and ring insurance

Consider the price of Diamond Wedding Rings

Budget potentially carries the maximum weight in the selection of diamond wedding ring. A diamond wedding ring features a diamond can be priced as small as $100 and as bigger as $1,000,000.

Generally, the sum of money one can be expecting to pay for a diamond ring will differ as per the size or form of the stone and the setting. One can balance the price by purchasing a wedding ring with high carats and set in a low cost setting.

Smelly Feet

2009-05-06T12:20:00.000-07:00

Smelly Feet is an embarrassing situation and most of people are affected with this disorder.

It can be affected one’s self-confidence and distressed to one’s friends and family. Smelly feet are commonly developed because of excess amount of sweating.

This disorder is also caused possible factors such as wearing synthetic socks, wearing plastic or vinyl shoes, not bathing regularly etc. one can get smelly feet due to family history of this disease. The odour of the feet is mainly based on the types of shoes that one wears.

There are more than millions sweat glands in the human body. Excess of 250,000 sweat glands are in a foot of body. Therefore, one can easily see why the foot smells so ghastly.

The bacterial infection of the feet is the major reason of associating smelly feet. Athlete’s foot is the main problem that is developed with smelly feet.

Tips for avoiding Smelly Feet

One should follow the following tips to prevent smelly feet:

One should make a daily routine for wearing dry and clean socks and replace them regularly.
One should use nourishing emollients like glycerine to prevent smelly feet.
One can use cream to the feet for avoiding smelly feet, but do not applying cream between the areas of toes.
One should wash feet with mild soap and lukewarm water for preventing the increase of smelly feet.
One must wear cotton sock as it can easily absorb the sweat from the skin.
Put some tealeaves into a pair of stuff and stockings into a shoe, it is the best and simple method for avoiding smelly feet.
One should not walk barefoot as it can cause foot infection and smelly feet.
One should try to wear cotton for drying feet.
Brisky walking on the grass is the better method for keeping the foot in healthy situation.
Practice good foot hygiene for keeping the bacteria levels minimum.
One should always wear socks with closed footwear.

Home Remedy for foot odour:

One affects with toxic sock syndrome, if the feet actually smell horrible. One should use acne neducine with benzoyl peroxide-10% in this case.
One should use a soak, which is prepared with tea bags. Apply it to the smelly feet to remove the smell.
Aluminium Chloride hexahydrate is the best option to eliminated the smelly foot disease.

Low Vision

2009-05-06T09:16:00.000-07:00

What it is:

Low vision is a loss of eyesight that makes everyday tasks difficult.

What You Need To Do:

See your ophthalmologist (Eye M.D.) regularly. Your doctor can treat the eye diseases that cause low vision and help you adjust to vision loss.

Why It’s Important:

The sooner you know about an eye problem, the better you can work with your doctor to prevent vision loss.

In-Depth Information:

Symptoms

Low vision means that even with regular glasses, contact lenses, medicine, or surgery, you cannot see well enough to do everyday tasks.

There are many signs that can signal vision loss. A person with low vision may find it difficult or impossible to accomplish such activities as reading, writing, shopping, watching televison, driving a car, recognizing faces, and crossing the street.

You might have trouble picking out and matching the color of your clothes. The lights may seem dimmer than they used to, making work or household chores more difficult. The most common types of low vision include loss of central vision, loss of peripheral (side) vision, night blindness, blurred vision, and hazy vision.

Wedding Guest Attire

2009-05-05T10:46:00.000-07:00

Wedding Guest Style for Her

Informal Daytime:
Short dress or suit (business attire OK for morning weddings)
Informal Evening:
Cocktail dress
Semi-Formal Daytime: Short dress or suit
Semi-formal Evening: Cocktail dress
Formal Daytime: Short dress or suit. Hats and gloves optional.
Formal Evening or Black-Tie: Long or dressy short cocktail (beading, glam accessories, wrap)
Ultra-formal or White Tie: Long gown, extra glitz (furs, diamonds, etc.)

Do's and Don'ts for Her

Don't wear white because it competes with the bride. There are plenty of other colors available.
Don't wear black or sequins during the daytime.
Don't worry about wearing the same colors as the bridesmaids or mothers. You can't possibly coordinate with everyone in the wedding party.
Do wear something feminine and appropriate, out of respect for your hosts. Clubwear, overtly sexy clothing (strapless, see-through, etc) doesn't belong at a wedding. If you have to ask if it's appropriate, it probably isn't.
Don't wear opera-length gloves (to top of arm) with anything but sleeveless or strapless gowns.
Do take off gloves to eat or drink.
Do use good judgment if the invitation doesn't specify the formality of the event. A pastel suit or soft floral dress for daytime or a little black dress for evening (after 6 p.m.) will take you almost anywhere.

Wedding Style for Him

Informal Daytime: Dress shirt and pants, preferably a sports jacket.
Informal Evening: Suit
Semi-Formal Daytime: Suit
Semi-Formal Evening: Dark suit
Formal Daytime: Dark suit and tie
Formal Evening: Tuxedo (if invitation states "black tie") or dark suits if women wear short dresses.
Ultra-formal Evening or White Tie: White tie, cummerbund or vest and shirt.

Do's and Don'ts for Him

Don't try to get cute with a tuxedo. A black tux with white shirt and black bow tie is the best way to go. If "Creative Black Tie" or "Texas Formal" or some sort of other vague formal description is used, then going with a tux and black shirt, no tie, might be acceptable. Also, trendier cities like Los Angeles and New York might be more accepting of breaking with tradition.
Do wear a dark suit, with a tie if the wedding is after 6 PM, and doesn't say "Black Tie."
Don't wear a tuxedo during the day time, regardless of the formality of the event.
Do use good judgment if the invitation doesn't specify the formality of the event. A dark suit and conservative tie will take you just about anywhere.

Beauty Tips and Advice for Summers Period

2009-05-05T07:08:00.000-07:00

Summer is the time to give your body the healthy tan and protect it from the horrors of sunburn, baked and dry lips and even sun-scorched skin cancer!. There are some makeup disasters that can happen in summer sun and a relaxing beach noon that we do not pay adequate attention too. Drik lots n lots of water. It your water intake is about 5-6glasses of water then increase it upto 10-12 glasses of water. Sunglasses protect your eyes but do not stop the sun from tanning the rest of your face, resulting in eyes with paler skin around it than the rest of the face. To avoid this, generously rub sunscreen with SPF 30 with a broad spectrum over your entire face. Use gel on your hair and use only the fresh razor with triple blades to shave bikini line to avoid any unsightly rashes.

Cleanliness is important because dust particles get stuck in the pores of the skin. Use eyeliner pencil of slate gray, warm chocolate or navy shades with a light hand. Use gel on your hair and use only the fresh razor with triple blades to shave bikini line to avoid any unsightly rashes. Warm blond and naturally medium brown hair with highlights may acquire coppery shades in sun due to oxidation.Hair color gloss can help you to achieve the shine again. Warm, sunny, bright blush can be used. Wear only natural **** shades as lip colors while going out to the beach. Moisturizer is key to keeping skin from losing its suppleness — even if it is hot and humid. Light shade of bronzer on cheekbones and chin gives you a beautiful suntan.

Beauty Summers Tips.

1. Apply ice packs on face, it reduces sweating to a larger extent.

2. Don’t use scrubs as it makes your skin dry.

3. Use Sunglasses. Sunglasses protect your eyes

4. Use eyeliner pencil of slate gray, warm chocolate or navy shades with a light hand.

5. Use gel on your hair and use only the fresh razor with triple blades to shave bikini line to avoid any unsightly rashes

6. Wear skimpier clothes so a killer bod is a must and good skin is a given.

Face pack for summers

1. Home made face packs with tomato and lemon takes out excessive oil and blackheads. If your skin is carrying pimples or rashes then don’t use lemon.

2. Daily home care home made face packs prepared with yogurt, honey and egg is very effective on the dead cells.

Shiny Hair

2009-05-04T08:53:00.000-07:00

Did you know that avocado was good for your hair? Yes, it is!

So mash up an avocado with a tablespoon of olive oil and a tsp of baking powder. Mix this until well combined and then work the mixture through your hair.

Go and surf this site for about 15 minutes and then wash out.

Calorie needs to Lose/gain weight

2009-05-03T22:33:00.001-07:00

Having more calories from food, than you need to maintain your weight can lead to obesity. If food is consumed in excess of requirements, the excess is converted into fat and stored in the adipose tissues. Normally adipose tissues constitutes about 10 to 15% of the body weight. In obese people, it increases upto 30%.

One can assess if one is over weight, by knowing your required body weight and estimation of the total body fat. If your body weight is 40- 50 % in excess of the required weight you are severely obese. Your total body fat should be less and no more than 30% of the overall diet and about 50% of that fat itself should be vegetable oils rich in essential fatty acids (EFA).

Obesity can lead to several complications - metabolic disorders such as Diabetes, atherosclerosis, cardiac disorders; low life expectancy, physical disability etc.

In order to loose weight you need to reduce your calorie intake but only slightly below your maintenance level. Alternatively, You can keep your calorie - intake the usual and increase your activity level. You can raise your metabolic rate (the basic rate at which you burn calories) by increasing your exercise. So if you want to lose fat, maintain your energy level and improve health, get active and take regular exercise. Aerobic exercise burns a lot of calories. Exercise combined with eating fewer calories promotes weight loss

A reducing diet should normally provide only about half the daily calorie requirements. But remember that a minimum amount of at least 1200 calories of nutritious food is needed for an adult. Fewer than that would lower iron level and actually slow down metabolism. The goal is to get maximum nutrition with minimum calories. So increase your intake of low calorie, health enhancing fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans etc and avoid excessive and frequent eating of foods rich in calories and poor in nutrients like fried and fatty foods, sweets and nuts. Eat fish and poultry instead of red meat, limit your egg intake to four per week, include adequate fiber in your diet. Use unsaturated oils such as corn, sunflower, safflower etc as the cooking medium and cut down on your overall salt intake. Take a multivitamin tablet along with your reduced dieta

The rule should be to maintain your body weight constant at the normal level by adjusting the calorie intake. Here is the distribution of food stuff in two calorie reducing diets.

Shiny Hair

2009-05-03T11:51:00.000-07:00

Have shiny hair

Did you know that your hair needs Vitamin E for shine?

You can get this much needed vitamin by incorporating brown rice, nuts, wheat germ and leafy green vegetables into your diet.

Hair care tools that can make a difference from a bad hair day and say hello to a good shiny one.

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Choosing Eyeliner

2009-05-03T07:47:00.000-07:00

Many brands offer a variety of hues, textures and types of eyeliners; ideally suited for different situations, weather conditions, shape and color of the eyes. Eyes are quite delicate and need to be handled with care. Soft eyeliner pencils, liquid eyeliner, felt tip eyeliner that works like the liquid one and the cake eyeliners are the most common types available in the market. Pencils and felt tips must glide easily on the eyelid area and must not require pressure. Using eyeliner properly needs a lot of practice and a steady hand to avoid smudging it. Pencil and felt tip eyeliners are easier to control as you can use them like pens to sketch the desired look and define your eyes while liquid eyeliners need more practice just like using pointed brushes in painting and may smudge easily but they make better, brighter and clearer lines.
Cake eyeliners were previously considered an asset for professional makeup artists but women have picked up the trend and are now using them increasingly. Eyeshadows can also be used effectively as eyeliners and in fact offer many more colors and shades to experiment with. Eye pencil is perhaps the easiest to apply and to make the application easier, it wise to open one's mouth slightly so that muscles of eyes get telexed and one does not have to pull the lid for lining it. It is also advisable to line the lid as close to the lashes as possible to avoid a white line in between. The earliest archaeological evidence of using an eyeliner as a cosmetic, can be traced back to Egyptian and southern Iraqi women. They used to paint kohl, a thick black ointment, around their eyes to make them look larger. It was also believed to have powers to ward off evil eye.

Sometimes, eyeliner looks too sharp or harsh for our taste, especially when we are try to achieve smoky eye effect. In such a case, you can soften it by dusting a powder shadow of similar shade on your eyeliner using the eye shadow brush. Eyeliner plays a great role in creating optical illusions to give a new shape and size to your eyes. Gray, black and brown liners can be used to line outer third of upper lids of the close set eyes and then smudged gently. Liner of a lighter shade should be used at the inner side of the eye to add the look of the width between eyes. Small eyes can be opened up by lining them with a dark shade that thickens at the outer edge of the eye. Under lower lash, line with a very light shade such as gold, silver and white. Deep-set eyes can be controlled by lining the upper lash line with pale shade that shimmers while the outer edge of the lower lash should be lined with soft and neutral colors such as gray or taupe.

To add brightness to the drooping and tired eyes, line the outer third of eye almost touching the lashes and sweeping the liner slightly up at the corner of the eye. There is a procedure that can define your eyes permanently called micro pigmentation, also known as permanent eyeliner. Here, an organic pigment is embedded beneath the skin using a hand-held device that punctures the skin hundreds of times per minute with a very thin needle and pushes the pigment into the desired location. This procedure is also used to shape your eyebrows, color lips and add blush to your cheeks permanently. It can also be used to wear a permanent eye shadow. However, as this procedure is more painful and costly, most women prefer to do makeup instead of going for permanent procedures.

Monsoon Makeup

2009-05-02T08:38:00.000-07:00

In monsoons, dense makeup has a risk of being smudged and washed out severely and so light and sheer makeup is more advisable. Use waterproof mascara, transfer-resistant lipsticks and waterproof liners and may even use waterproof foundation, if it is a must for you. Indian girls can put their 'kajal' (kohl) away until winters. Here are some tips to keep you pretty when it is raining cats and dogs:

Wash and cleanse the face thoroughly and rub an ice cube on your face for 5 to 10 minutes to lower the sweating rate so that the makeup stays put for longer period of time.
Women with oily skin can use astringent while women with dry to normal skin can use toner after the ice to cool and refresh the skin.
Avoid foundation and prepare the base of your makeup using powder slightly.
Sheer film of light brown, beige, pastel or pink cream eye shadow can be used along with a think line of eyeliner and use a coat or two of waterproof mascara.
Soft matte lipsticks are preferable to most ladies during monsoons but you may use a soft brown or pink shade with sheer gloss.
Do not neglect to use water-based moisturizers during rainy season to keep away the oily skin, acne and water loss due to perspiration and sweating.
Keep your hairstyles simple and easy. Elaborate hairstyles are more difficult to manage and redo and limp damp hair do not look good with them. You may use bangs and layered hairstyles instead.
Bright jewelry is in vogue during monsoons but this is the minimalist year, so you may opt for stone studded light jewelry.
If you must you blush, keep it light and blend it well. Cream blush in shades of pink, peach and brown can be used.
During this time, keep your eyebrows in shape with threading and hair gel for you cannot use eyebrow pencil during a downpour.
Wash you hair regularly and massage your scalp regularly to keep dandruff and other hair problems out of your way.
Denims are not for monsoons; wear light cotton fabrics, capri pants and three fourths.
Umbrellas and raincoats are also in fashion. Buy some in cheerful happy colors.
White and light colors can easily get muddy, so avoid them.
Throw your leather booths and high heels at the back and wear sneakers and sandals.

Ance

2009-05-02T07:28:00.000-07:00

Acne is a skin disorder which is the result of hormonal imbalance and some substances like the sebaceous glands and hair follicles.

Acne is also known by different names such as zits or pimples. These factors clog the pores and the result is acne.

This is mainly found on the various parts of the body such as back, face, shoulders, neck and chest.

This is not treated as a serious health threat but it is considered as a source of emotional distress for some people. Some acne can even cause permanent scarring on the affected areas.

Causes of Acne

The cause of acne is unknown but there are some factors which lead to acne. One of the major causes of acne is increase in hormones known as androgens.

This is caused in both boys and girls during the period of puberty and makes the sebaceous glands enlarge and creates more sebum. Another cause of acne is heredity which can be inherited from parents.

Types of Acne

There are various types of acne and they are:-

Acne Rosacea
Acne Cosmetica
Acne Vulgaris
Acne Fulminans
Acne Keloidalis Nuchae
Acne Chloracne
Acne Medicamentosa

Factors that can make Acne Worse

There are various factors which makes the acne worse and they are:-

Oil obtained from skin products like cosmetics or moisturizers or grease while working in a kitchen
Changing hormone levels in adult women and adolescent girls 2-7 days before their menstrual period starts
Stress
Environmental irritants like high humidity and pollution
Hard scrubbing of the skin
Pressure from tight collars, sports equipment or helmets and tight sports uniforms

Treatment of Acne

Acne is treated by dermatologists. The main goal of the treatment is to stop new lesions from forming, heal existing lesions, minimize the psychological embarrassment and stress and prevents scarring.

Treatment for Whiteheads, Blackheads and Mild Inflammatory Acne

People suffering from mild acne can use over the counter or prescription topical medicine to treat acne. This medicine is available in various forms like lotions, gels, pads, soaps and creams.

This medicine can be applied directly on the affected areas with acne. There are some side effects also with the use of this medicine such as burning, skin irritation or redness. Some of over the counter topical medicines are:-

Resorcinol

This is helpful in breaking down the whiteheads and blackheads.

Benzoyl Peroxide

It is helpful in reducing production of oil and destroys the bacteria P.acnes.

Sulfur

It breaks down the whiteheads and blackheads.

Salicylic Acid

It also eliminates the shedding of cells which are under the hair follicles.

Treatment of Moderate and Severe Inflammatory Acne

This type of acne can be treated with prescription topical medicines like Antibiotics, Retinoids, Tetracycline, Doxycycline and Minocycline and oral medicines like Erythromycin, Clindamycin and Sulfonamides. Some acne is severe which requires a long term treatment like surgery.

There are some surgical treatments such as Dermabrasion or Microdermabrasion, Laser therapy such as Intense Pulsed Light therapy and many more. There are various home remedies also for treating acne which is 100 percent natural and does not contain any artificial preservatives which can reduce acne and acne scars naturally without any pain.

Choosing Eyeshadows

2009-05-01T12:45:00.000-07:00

Eyeshadows add a depth to the eyes of a woman and its right application can make the eyes look smaller, bigger, set closely together or set apart. All we need is to choose the right color and shade and know how to apply it perfectly. The shape of your eyes, the brow bone and shape of your eyebrows, your eyelid and the corner of your eyes all play a role in the right application of the eyeshadow. A pearly eyeshadow needs a sponge applicator to avoid flaking while a shading brush is of great help when it comes to blend in the colors of the eyeshadows. Liquid eyeshadows are sheer and double up as a highlighter for face, body and eyes. They add shimmering to the eye makeup and also serve as the base to help other eyeshadows layered on them to set and give depth to them. They feel light too.
Eyeshadow pencil are great to be kept in handbags but do not draw them across the eyelid to avoid skin stretching. It is better to apply it using your fingertip so it blends well. Eyeshadow comes in variety of colors and it is the cosmetic that you can experiment with quite boldly. Most common shades range from pink to plum, coral to copper, blue to green along with silver, gold and other frosted colors. The finish may differ too from velvety matte to shiny pearl and from sheer chiffon-like look to bold and bright hues. Good-quality eye shadows stay for longer periods of time and do not crease, flake or fade easily. The most common way to apply an eyeshadow is to sweep from the inner corner of the eye to outside and upward to brow bone. Darker shades along the crease of the lid lend the look of dramatic eyes. The most common way of choosing the right eyeshadow is to keep the color of one's eyes in mind.

Taupe, gray, violet, purple and deep blue colors go well with blue eyes while black mixed with bright blue color helps to create smoky eyes. For bold funky looks, you can choose silver, turquoise and fuchsia colors. Brown, apricot, purple, plum and forest green colors brighten up green and hazel eyes while you can add a touch of boldness to the face by experimenting with gold, lime-green, very light green and bright purple shades. Copper, bronze, champagne, beige and forest-green looks good on brown eyes while brown eyeshadow helps to create a doe-eyed look. Colors like tangerine, royal blue, hot pink and lime-green add a punch to the personality and are quite favorite with younger generation. The colors that can be used for all eyes are navy or charcoal based shades while powder-blue eyeshadow is great for achieving highlighting effects while the hottest color in the night parties is the silver-sparkle.

How to Take Care of Your Skin

2009-05-01T12:33:00.000-07:00

The skin is the body's largest organ and all too often overlooked as we bustle about in our hectic lives. We actively take care of our hearts, muscles, lungs and joints with exercise programs and good eating habits but often our skins is neglected. Acne, wrinkles, rosaceae and premature aging are just a few of the things that can be troublesome if we don't care for our skin properly. Some of us don't even really know how to take care of our skin. A daily program of skin care is essential for skin protection and repair and a good routine should be followed for life. We provide you with some tips on how to take care of your skin with this guide to common skin problems.

Acne

Acne affects people during puberty and their early teens but adult acne is fairly common too. In acne, the skin pores become blocked by oil called sebum. Sebum is natural oil that is responsible for the lubrication of skin and hair. Under normal circumstance it keeps them soft and supple but when our hormones become unbalanced too much sebum is produced and it can cause pimples and acne. This is most common on the T-Zone (forehead, nose and chin) area.

To prevent breakouts or clear them:

* Cleanse your face with a mild acne preparation twice a day only. Start with a gentle massage in a circular motion. Never rub or scrub your face as this will only cause irritation and worsen your acne. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommends applying a benzoyl peroxide lotion after cleansing. This is a cheap lotion available without a prescription.

* Never pick or break open your pimples. This will channel infected cells deeper into the skin and cause even more swelling and redness as the bacteria take hold. It will also damage the skin and cause scarring. If you simply must get rid of a pimple before an important event visit a dermatologist and they will take care of your skin for you.

* Never touch your face with your fingers or place dirty objects like the telephone receiver against your cheeks. Your fingers contain bacteria that will spread into your pimples and cause infection. Always wash your hands before you wash your face and apply make-up or acne cream.

* Clean your glasses or sunglasses often to keep them bacteria free. Knowing how to take care of your skin means learning about hidden germs!

* Don't wear tight clothes if you have acne on your body. Wear soft cotton clothing that lets your skin breathe. Avoid scarves, headbands, and hats or caps and if you do wear them keep the scrupulously clean.

* Never go to sleep with your make-up on if you want to take care of your skin. The make up you use should be 'noncomedogenic' or nonacnegenic'.

* Keep out of the sun as much as possible. Sun exposure dries out the skin and causes increased sebum production.

* Talk to your dermatologist. There are several treatments available that help to prevent and clear up acne and avoid scarring problems. Estheticians are trained skin specialists, sometimes found at spas and salons who offer advice and skin care treatments.

Sun Care for Your Skin

You can't avoid the sun all the time, it is a vital source of Vitamin D and fun in the sun is one of life's pleasures. However, to take care of your skin there are some steps to follow when you are enjoying the sunshine:

* Always apply sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15. Do this even if the day is cloudy or you won't be in the sun for very long. Reapply your sunscreen after swimming and at intervals during the day.

* Use a brand of sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays. If it says 'broad spectrum protection" or UVA protection in addition to the SPF of 15 or greater then it is ideal. To prevent blocked pores choose one says "nonacnegenic" or "noncomedogenic" on the label.

* Reapply sunscreen frequently during 10:00 and 16:00 as this is when the sun is at its most powerful. Take a break indoors during the hottest part of the day.

* If you are around the pool or skiing use more sunscreen (with a higher SPF) Reflective surfaces like water, snow, or ice intensify the suns rays.

* Protect your eyes. Harsh sunlight can cause UV damage to your eyes so wear good sunglasses and a hat with 100% UV protection.

* Contraceptive pills and some prescription acne medication can make your far more sun sensitive so increase your sun protection if you are using them.

* Fake it! Apply self-tanning lotions or have a salon treatment but avoid tanning beds as they do contain damaging UVA rays.

Cold Sores

These annoying sores are caused by a type of herpes virus (HSV-1). This is usually not sexually transmitted but is very contagious. Once you have been exposed to it, it will stay in your body and you'll likely get cold sores every now and then throughout life. However, there are ways to prevent cold sores from bothering you:

* Take care of your skin and never share lip balm, toothbrushes, or drinks with other people. The HSV-1 virus is transmitted through the nose (in mucus) and the mouth (in saliva).

* Cold sores can flare up from too much sun, stress or illness. More reasons to slather on suntan lotion, eat well, exercise, and get plenty of rest.

* Tips for staying comfortable:

* Take acetaminophen (like Tylenol) or ibuprofen (like Advil or Motrin) if you are in any pain.

* Suck on ice pops, chips or cubes to cool the sores and stop the pain.

* Avoid acidic foods (oranges, tomatoes, and lemonade) and salty, spicy foods, which will irritate and burn your mouth.

* Be patient and don't pick at cold sores. This will cause them to bleed or become infected with bacteria.

Cold sores usually go away on their own after one or two weeks. If they recur often consult a doctor or dermatologist.

Eczema

Eczema is a skin condition that features red, itchy and dry skin. You may notice several itchy skin patches especially on the backs of the knees or your elbows, and even on the neck and face. There is no real cure for eczema but there are some measures you can employ to take care of your skin and control the condition:

* Avoid harsh detergents, scented soaps, and fragranced lotions. These tend to irritate the skin and trigger eczema.

* Showers and baths should be short and warm, not hot. This is because the heat and moisture tends to dry the skin. When you wash dishes or the car always wear gloves.

* Keep your skin well lubricated with regular applications of moisturizer. These will help to prevent itching and dryness. Cream preparations moisturize a bit better and last longer than lotions for most people. Apply the cream to slightly wet skin, just after bathing.

* Wear cotton fabrics. Cotton is both breathable and soft. Avoid wool or spandex that may cause irritation or allergic reactions.

* Take care of your skin by managing your stress levels. Stress can lead to eczema flare-ups so try activities like yoga, walking and breathing exercises.

* Wear makeup that is free of dyes and fragrances.

* Talk to a dermatologist if your eczema is not under control.

If you take care of your skin you will go a long way towards avoiding the common skin problems listed above. You may not find an immediate cure for some skin disorders but as you learn to manage them correctly you will minimize the discomfort and misery you experience. Take care of your skin problems and never neglect any irritating condition. Avoid stress and strain and always treat your skin with the tender loving care it deserves and it will last through a lifetime of smiles.

Zinc Acne

2009-05-01T07:27:00.000-07:00

Zinc is a mineral, which is very important for people with acne to remove acne from the skin. This mineral is very beneficial for growth; wound healing, sperm production and male reproduction system.

It is important for the proper featuring of the hormone insulin and production of cellular DNA.

Zinc acne treatment is very effective to reduce oil from the skin. It is also helpful to give birth to the new white blood cells and may protect the body from free radicals.

Zinc comes in the form of Zinc gluconate or Zinc Sulfate to prevent acne. Zinc picolinate is also necessary for removing acne and it is the combination of an organic salt and zinc. Zinc acts similar to tetracycline for reducing acne from the skin of body.

The food sources of zinc include seafood, poultry, nuts, wheat germ, sunflower seeds, fortified cereals, legumes etc. Wild yam, herbs eyebright, Alfalfa and hops are also contained this mineral. Sometimes, lack of zinc in body also develops acne on the skin’s surface.

There are about 300 enzymes with this mineral in the human body. One has a weak immunity in case of having less amount of zinc. This mineral is very beneficial to fight against acne causing bacteria.

There are various substances that deactivate and impair the zinc’s action in the human body. Zinc acne treatment is not able to treat acne from the body in case of absence of these substances.

It is advisable that take this mineral in the diet because it does not create stomachache. People can take this mineral only along with zinc as a supplement.

It gives amazing results when take it with other sources of food. People should take required quantity of zinc to treat acne. Egg yolks, soy lecithin, grains, etc contain zinc. There is no zinc in conventional farming method.

The following forms of this mineral are good to treat acne according to experiments and researchers:

Zinc Gluconate
Opti- Zinc or Zinc Monomethionine

Do not take zinc more than 100 mg per day. However, deficiency of this mineral can cause acne on the skin of body. Excessive copper may hamper the zinc’s action in the body.

Acne Cleansers

2009-04-30T12:24:00.000-07:00

The best treatment in the elimination of acne is to clean the skin by some medicated cleansers.

A cleanser removes the sweat, make-up, accumulated oil and dirt on the surface of the skin.

These cleansers makes easy for the topical acne treatments to absorb in the skin and too much use of these cleansers can result into irritated dry skin.

So, these acne cleansers should be applied only once and twice daily.

Vigorous washing and scrubbing the skin can make the acne worse.

Some of the cleansers include Salicylic acid cleansers, Antibacterial Cleansers, Benzoyl Peroxide cleansers etc.

There are some top medicated cleansers for reducing acne and considered to be the natural remedy also and they are:-

DermaClear

This product clears, cleans and restores the skin in just few weeks in case of continued use. If this product is used daily, this proves to be very effective for the skin and promotes the clear skin. This cleanser reduces the acne from forming in the future but not a permanent treatment for reducing acne.

Clearasil Stay Clear Acne Defense Cleanser

This cleanser may be used daily and effective for those who have uncomplicated acne on the face. It contains the ingredient like salicylic acid which is the best in fighting with bacteria and makes the skin clean and acts as a facial cleanser.

Phisoderm 4-Way Daily Acne Cleanser

This cleanser acts as a good toner, four in one cleaner and fight against acne and can be used twice to clear the skin and reduce the acne in few weeks and also reduces the clogged pores. This cleanser is good for all skin types and does not cause any dryness or irritation.

Oxy 10 Maximum Strength Acne Wash

It immediately fights against the acne prone skin and prevents the skin from future breakouts. The powerful medications are used to make the skin clear and clean. It is oil free which goes inside the pores and reduces the bacteria. It does not leave the skin dry. This is an excellent cleanser for complicated acne.

DDF Blemish Foaming Cleanser

This cleanser can be used daily and considered to be the best for acne patients. It comes in the form of a bottle that makes the skin smooth and clean. It leaves no pore clogging emollients and residue which can further irritate the skin. If this cleanser is used for first two weeks as directed then a remarkable improvement can be seen in the clarity and overall skin texture.

Face Stockholm Foaming Facial Cleanser

This cleanser contains an aloe gel which has some extra powers to fight against the bacteria. It can be used daily in the morning and at night. This cleanser removes the impurities and makeup without causing any damage to the skin. As a result skin becomes clean without becoming dry or tight.

Fira Foaming Tea Tree Cleanser

This cleanser improves the tone, clarity and texture of the skin in just few weeks. Its natural properties from the tea tree oil make the skin smooth and fight against the bacteria. This cleanser leaves the skin tingling, fresh and invigorated.

How To Grow Nails

2009-04-30T07:05:00.000-07:00

You may have a dozen nail-polishes in many different shades, but you hardly use them. The reason? Your nails hardly seem to grow long enough to file them and apply nail-polish. A lady becomes all the more beautiful if she has lovely hands. Long fingers, with nicely shaped nails that have been painted for a glossy touch, look absolutely ravishing. You need not spend a huge amount for attaining those perfect nails. With a little patience and discipline, you will soon have long pretty nails adorning your fingers. If you have always wanted long and beautiful nails but never really worked hard for it, here are some tips on how to grow nails.

First of all, stop biting your nails if you do. Nail-biting is not only one of the most annoying habits, but also very unhygienic. Biting nails constantly stunts its growth and ultimately damages it to an extent that it stops growing. Let your bitten nails start to heal up now and stop biting them.
Gelatin promotes nail growth. If you don’t like to eat gelatin foods like desserts, try taking it in the form of capsules. A good physician should be able to recommend you a good gelatin capsule. If your nails are too soft and brittle, you probably lack calcium. Take calcium supplements with a balanced diet to promote the growth of healthy nails.
You need to take care of your hands properly in order to promote nail growth. Don’t use too many harsh chemicals like detergents and cleaners on bare hands and if you do, make sure that you wash it off thoroughly. Keep your nails clean and apply moisturizer to make your fingers soft and supple.
After washing your hands, dry them off nicely and apply a hand lotion that is vitamin-enriched, daily. Keep your cuticles clean and don’t mess with them too often by pushing them back every now and then. Trim nails regularly to promote faster growth.
Massaging your finger tips and nails will also go a long way in promoting growth. Get a good quality hand massaging lotion and massage your palms, fingers and nails gently with it on a daily basis. This will increase blood flow and that will promote the growth of nails.

Foods that can Harm your Skin

2009-04-29T10:39:00.000-07:00

Free Radicals

So what exactly are Free Radicals? They are unstable cells that become loose and wreak havoc with your skin and cellular structure, aging you and causing wrinkles in the long term.

These free radicals become loose due to a number of reasons - external threats, such as the sun, wind and pollution, and internal threats, such as the consumption of alcohol and cigarettes. Foods to be be wary of are those that are high in fat and sugar.

Alcohol
We all know that alcohol can dehydrate your skin, leaving it red or blotchy both during drinking and in the morning. But drinking also has longer term effects on your skin.

Types of Skin

2009-04-29T08:22:00.000-07:00

Knowing your skin type is the chief way you can ensure your skin feels and looks its best. Many people, however, get confused when trying to figure out exactly what their skin type is. Skin can be divided into various types according to its texture. It is essential to know what skin type you actually have and using the correct products on your face can really make a difference to those problem areas you may have.

Due to our higher levels of collagen, male skin is up to 20% thicker and tougher than female skin. Male skin is also oilier, with larger exposed pores, a richer blood supply, and more of a tendency to break out in a sweat compared with women's skin.

There are five basic skin types. They are

Normal skin
Dry skin
Oily skin
Combination skin
Sensitive skin

Normal Skin

Normal skin has a fine even texture with a supple and smooth surface. It has a proper balance between oil and moisture contents and is therefore moist and is neither greasy nor dry. The pores of normal skin are small and the overall skin tone is even. It looks clear and does not develop spots and blemishes. The pores of the skin are fine and barely visible. It reflects good health and needs gentle treatment.

Dry skin

Dry skin has a dry parched appearance and has a tendency to flake easily. It is prone to wrinkles and lines. This is due to the inability to retain moisture as well as the insufficient production of sebum by the sebaceous glands. Dry skin often has problems in cold weather and ages faster than normal or oily skin. Constant protection is very important. It needs a moisturiser during the day and a good cream at night.

Oily skin

As its name implies, oily skin is slightly to moderately greasy. This type of skin is caused by the over secretion of sebum making the skin surface oily. The excess oil on the surface of the skin attracts dirt and dust from the environment. Oily skin is also prone to black heads, white heads, spots, pimples and such skin will never be clear. This type of skin needs to be cleansed thoroughly.

Combination skin

This type of skin is very common. As the name suggests, it is a combination of both oily and dry skin with certain areas of the face oily and the rest dry. Usually there is a central greasy panel consisting of the forehead, nose and chin and a dry panel consisting of cheeks and the areas around the eyes and mouth. The greasy central panel is referred to as T - Zone. In such cases, each part of the face should be treated accordingly - the dry areas as for dry skin and the central panel as for oily skin and use skin care products made especially for combination skin.

Sensitive skin

This type of skin has a fine texture and is very sensitive to changes in the climate. This skin type show the disadvantages of bleaching, waxing, threading, perfumes, temperature extremes, soap etc and for men sun, perfumes, shaving cream etc. People with this skin type should avoid products with dyes, perfumes, or unnecessary chemical ingredients that may irritate the skin.

How To French Manicure

2009-04-29T07:02:00.000-07:00

Nails may be just a small part of your body, but are very much noticed by others. This calls for styling them on a regular basis. While there are various styles prevalent in today's time, French manicure is the most elegant way of styling the nails. The best part is that it goes with the formal as well as the casual look. In French manicure, you polish the tips of the fingernails with white nail paint. Thereafter, the nails are with sheer polish of neutral color. French manicure goes very well with people who have short nails or nails of moderate length. In the following lines, we have given tips that will help you get a French manicure.

How to Give Yourself a French Manicure

Materials Required

Rubbing Alcohol
Nail Brushes
Nail Files
Manicure Scissors
Nail Buffers
Cotton Swabs
Nail Clippers
French Manicure Kits
Manicure Kits
Nail Cleaners

Directions

First of all, you need to pick the materials required for beauty care. Look for a kit which has all the necessary products in a single pack.
When you have got all the essential items, clip your nails to medium length and file them. It is very necessary to shape your nails, so that they give a uniformed look.
Take care of the cuticles. After you have trimmed your nails, wash and dry them. Apply the base/top coat to your nails and let it dry.
Take out a guide strip and fix it below the tip of a nail to get the natural shape of the nail which you have filed. This would ensure that you paint your nail with an even white tip, easily.
The placement of the guide strip would depend on the length of the nail. It is generally found that the longer the nail, the longer would be the white tip. Ensure that the guide strip suits the rounded shape of the nail and all the tip lengths are relatively the same.
Coat each nail tip white. The nail should be painted from the top of the guide to the bottom. You must ensure that the paint does not get on the body of the nail below the guide. Dry the tips after you have painted them.
After the tip dries, take away the guides. Rub your nails gently with cotton dipped in alcohol.
Then, apply two coats of the neutral polish. Let the first coat dry before you apply the second coat.
Give finishing touches with a thin layer of base/top coat.

Beauty Tips

2009-04-28T22:14:00.001-07:00

Very few women look great with little effort. Even Supermodels have to drink plenty of water and get their sleep. The following are the top beauty tips every woman wanting to look her best should heed. Drink at least two liters (eight glasses) of water a day. Water helps keep your skin hydrated. It also helps keep your body in good working order including your metabolism and digestive system, and helps to flush toxins from your body. Drinking water is good for internal as well as external beauty.

Get enough sleep. Even models will tell you that while they might be able to get away with not eating their vegetables and drinking too much coffee, if they don't get enough sleep, then they pay for it with their looks. Inadequate sleep has been shown to be a risk factor in weight gain, hypertension, and type-2 diabetes. And if that's not enough, your skin will suffer, too. Our bodies use sleeping time to restore dead skin; if you don't get enough of it, your skin will look pale and gray, and you'll probably get black circles under your eyes. It's not called beauty sleep for nothing!

Don't spend too long in the sun. This is a lot easier said than done. With all the sun's positive connotations, it's difficult to acknowledge that it can be harmful. When spending any significant length of time in the sun, always wear a sunscreen with a minimum SPF (sun protection factor) of 30. And always moisturize your skin after you've been in the sun. Remember that a suntan is a sign that your skin has been damaged. And premature aging has never been a good look!

Don't smoke! Where do we start...? Dull, tired skin; premature wrinkles; yellow teeth; nicotine-stained fingers; and foul smelling breath are just a few of the effects of smoking. Quitting smoking is the number one beauty boost any woman can give herself.

Eat a healthy and varied diet. Eating a healthy diet isn't just important where your weight's concerned; your skin, eyes, teeth, nails, and hair can all benefit from foods rich in nutrients. You don't need to spend a fortune on products that claim they will make your hair shine; foods rich in omega-3 fats can do it! Dark green vegetables, flax seed oil, and fish such as tuna and mackerel can all help to give you a head of shiny hair (as well as being good for anyone on a weight-loss diet given the relatively low calories these foods contain).

Get regular exercise. Not only will regular exercise help your body look good, but it will improve blood circulation which in turn will deliver more oxygen and nutrition to your skin cells. Exercise doesn't have to take place in a gym, either -- a brisk 20-minute walk every day is enough to get the blood pumping and deliver results.

Watch your alcohol intake. While alcohol doesn't have to be avoided completely, it's wise to remember that too much of it can leave skin dehydrated, looking dull and puffy. It can also leave toxic by-products in the body resulting in premature aging (not to mention the calories it carries -- one glass of red wine has around 100 calories). The odd glass now and again is probably the best beauty tip where alcohol's concerned.

It's a wise woman who remembers that beauty begins from within. Start from the right place and you can look gorgeous with the minimum of effort and fuss.

Nail Manicure

2009-04-28T21:56:00.000-07:00

Your nails need to be taken care of too. Giving your nails a manicure is a good way to take care of them and pamper them. Given below are the steps to achieve the perfect manicure at home.

To begin with remove all traces of your nail polish. Use as many cotton balls as needed.
Use a nail file or an emery board to shape your nails. File in one direction only. Do not use the seesaw motion. To shorten the nail, use the course side of the emery board first and finish with the finely textured side.
Work on your nails carefully and with respect. Do not go overboard with your manicure.
To check if your nails are well done run your nails over a pair of old pantyhose. Your nails should not snag the hose.
Apply cuticle remover cream and gently push back the cuticles using a cotton bud. Never cut your cuticles. Massage away dead skin using circular movements.
Apply hand lotion and massage your palm of your hand with the thumb of your other hand. This will improve blood circulation. Work your way all over your hand and repeat with your other hand.
Before you paint your nails, clean them with an orange stick that has been wrapped with cotton and dipped in nail polish remover and rub over the surface of the nail. Remove any creamy residue, if there is none then you can polish your nails.
While polishing your nails being in the center of your nail. Paint one stroke down the center and then the sides of the nail. You should paint a nail in three strokes. Let it dry completely before applying the second coat.
Apply color after your nails are completely dry. Use a base coat before applying nail polish. Then apply a color of your choice and do not apply a new coat before the previous one dries. You should apply three coats of color. After applying color apply topcoat and it will give added protection and help your nail color to last longer without chipping.
Store nail polish in the fridge. To prevent the cap from sticking apply a little vaseline around it.

Tips For Healthy Nails

2009-04-28T21:40:00.000-07:00

Everyone likes clean,manicured and polished nails. Nails too need to be taken care of properly. Eating a healthy diet is important for your nails. It is important to include certain vitamins in your daily diet to ensure that your nails are healthy and look beautiful. Here are a few tips for healthy nails.

For dry and brittle nails eat food that is rich in vitamin A and calcium.

For hangnails eat food rich in protein, vitamin C and folic acid.

Eat protein rich food for white bands across the nails.

Deficiency of hydrochloric acid causes nails to split.

Deficiency of vitamin B 12 can lead to dryness, rounded and curved ends and darkening of nails.

Eat food rich in zinc to prevent white spots on the nails.

Poor metabolism of essential fatty acids causes red skin around the cuticles.

Ensure that half of your diet is made up of fresh fruits and raw vegeThis will supple your nails with vitamins, minerals and enzymes.

Eat food rich in sulfur and silicon like broccoli, fish, and onions.

Eat food rich in biotin such as soy, brewer’s yeast and whole grains.

Drink plenty of water and fresh fruit juices.

Supplement your diet with spirulina and kelp to make your nails strong.

Drink fresh carrot juice as often as possible as it is rich in calcium and phosphorus and good for strengthening your nails.

Foods to Improve your Skin

2009-04-28T10:37:00.000-07:00

Antioxidants

Antioxidants are very smart chemicals that protect our cells from both external threats, such as the sun, wind and temperature, and internal threats, such as excess oxygen and hormonal imbalances.

So what are antioxidants? They include Vitamins A, C and E and beta carotene. Their specific role is to combat free radicals, unstable cells that become loose and wreak havoc with your skin and cellular structure.

Good sources of antioxidants include cereals, fruits and vegetables. There are, however, certain foods that are particularly rich in these life-saving chemicals. These include berries (blueberry, blackcurrant, cherry), walnuts, sunflower seeds, pomegranate and ginger.

Protein
Protein is a hugely important substance for the body, but not one that we are usually short of. Today's diets, heavy on meat, tend to provide all that we need. One group who have to be careful though is vegetarians, who should supplement their diet with nuts, beans and other sources of protein.

A protein deficiency can reduce the elasticity of your skin. An important protein named Collagen plays a key role in cellular structure, giving it its strength and elasticity. Without it, our skin becomes saggy, wrinkled and aged.

Probiotics
As so often happens, what goes on inside your body is reflected on the outside. Probiotics are a great way to correct the chemical imbalances that can sometimes occur in your gut after events like stress or a course of antibiotics.

One source of antibiotics, a cultured milk named Kefir, has been in the news recently as a 'superfood'. It contains more probiotics than yogurt, as well as having a healthy dose of calcium. Its a great option for those of you who may be lactose-intolerant, as it contains lactase, the enzyme that you are missing.

That's not all though. The latest word is that probiotics applied directly to your skin can reduce sun damage and slow the effects of aging. Although this would certainly not be harmful, we think probiotics are far for effective taken internally.

Omega 3
You may have heard of "good fats" and "bad fats" - well Omega 3 fatty acids are the "good fats". As well as a host of other health benefits, Omega 3 oils strengthen the cell membrane and enable the healthy passage of nutrients and waste products through your skin. It also influences the skin's ability to hold water.

There are some great supplements containing Omega 3 fish oil, you can find them in any health store. The best natural sources include walnuts, canola oil and flax seed

Water
Water is a natural body cleanser and can do wonders for your complexion, but it is also an important element in keeping your skin young and beautiful. Be one of the few people to drink the recommended 8 glasses of water per day and you will notice your skin looking rejuvenated and younger.

The best way is to drink lots of water but, failing that, moisturisers are very helpful too. The night moisturisers are an excellent choice as they can work for hours without being rubbed or sweated off.

Food and your Skin

2009-04-27T10:36:00.000-07:00

It is said that your skin is a mirror to your health on the inside, that what you put into your body is reflected in the wellbeing and youthfulness of your skin. As a model, it is especially important to watch exactly what goes into your body, because it directly affects your earning potential!

An important function of your skin is to sweat out your body's waste products. If you're sweating out toxic chemicals, this will affect not only the color of your skin, but your complexion too. So its important not just to eat foods that can improve your skin, but also to avoid those toxic foods that can cause a break-out.

Nail Beauty Tips

2009-04-27T10:32:00.000-07:00

America's Sweetheart, Julia Roberts, is famous for her perfect smile, but her favorite beauty tip concerns her nails. She soaks them in olive oil for a few minutes every week.

Olive oil moisturizes your nails without weakening them, and softens your cuticles too. It also prevents "hang nails" that are caused by dry skin. Another good idea is to use milk, which has much the same effect as olive oil.

Massaging your fingertips with vitamin E before bed will strengthen them.

Hair Beauty Tips

2009-04-26T10:32:00.000-07:00

Dull Hair
Four solutions to make your hair shiny, just like after leaving the hairdresser!
1. Heat half a cup of olive oil, leave it on your hair for 15 minutes, then rinse.
2. Mix baking soda in with your shampoo.
3. Shampoo, then rinse your hair with beer. It really works!
4. Brew some coffee and let it cool, then apply to dry hair and leave for 20 mins. Rinse with warm water.

Oily Hair
Two ideas for making your hair less oily.
1. Boil and mash up some carrots, leave on your hair for 15 minutes.
2. Here's an old favorite - dishwasher detergent.

Dry Hair
Massaging your hair with mayonnaise, olive oil or almond oil will add moisture back. Leave it on for 10 minutes then wash it as usual.

Teeth Beauty Tips

2009-04-25T10:34:00.000-07:00

Catherine Zeta Jones brushes her teeth with mashed strawberries every day. They contain Malic Acid, which acts as a mild astringent when mixed with baking soda.

If you have some Hydrogen Peroxide around the house, add 3 drops of it to some baking soda and brush with it like you would with toothpaste. This is similar to some of the whitening formulas you can buy in the pharmacy.

For a more natural solution, try making a paste of one of the following recipes:
1. Lemon juice and salt.
2. Apple cider vinegar and baking soda.
3. Orange peel and bay leaves.

Keep in mind that overusing any home remedy, especially salt and lemon juice, can strip away your tooth enamel, so be sure to only use it as a short term

Skin Beauty Tips

2009-04-25T10:26:00.000-07:00

Many models and celebrities abandon the most expensive professional products altogether and instead rely on home beauty tips passed on from colleagues and make-up artists. Here are some great ideas.

Acne Remedies
Garlic is known for its anti bacterial properties and makes an excellent acne treatment. Press some garlic into a paste and leave it on your acne and pimples for 15 minutes then rinse off. Another solution is mashed-up honey and apple, applied individually to pimples. Also, try dabbing some tea tree oil on the pimple to dry it out and kill any bacteria.

There are some excellent natural facemask treatments for acne. Try applying a layer of ripe tomato pulp, cooked oatmeal or egg yolk to your face and letting it dry.

Finally, fruits are natural acid exfoliants and can help to get rid of your acne scars. Applying a puree of pineapple for 15 minutes will both freshen you up and reduce the impact of acne marks. Another great solution is lemon juice, but be careful as it can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight.

Dry Skin Remedies
- Dry skin on feet and hands
Apply Vaseline, baby oil or olive oil to the affected area before bedtime, then wear socks or gloves all night.

- Dry face
1. Almond oil makes a great primer before foundation because it's quickly absorbed. I use it as a night moisturizer.
2. Make a mash of banana and leave on your face for 20 minutes.
3. Mayonnaise is not only a great hydration treatment for your hair, it works wonders as a face mask too.

Facemask Tips
A good facemask will firm and tone your skin, minimizing pores and exfoliating off dead skin so the fresh skin beneath is revealed. Here's a natural and effective facemask recipe:

1 mashed avocado
1 cooked and mashed carrot
1/2 cup cream
1 beaten egg
3 tablespoons of honey

Exfoliating Tips
Ground coffee is just as good an exfoliant as many expensive products. All you need is a quarter cup of ground coffee mixed with a tablespoon of salt.

To make the coffee even more effective, brew a cup first, then use the brewed coffee! Remember to use it within 20 minutes though, because oxidisation after that point will make the coffee less effective.

Undernourished Skin
The Egyptian Queen Cleopatra was renowned as the most beautiful woman in the world. One of her favorite tips was to soak in a beer bath. Beer is very good for the skin because of the vitamins and yeast it contains. In Central Europe there are now many spas offering just this treatment.

Loose curls

2009-04-21T06:41:00.000-07:00

Tender care for the wavy hair

Beautiful wavy hair attracts men’s attention, brings a certain charm to its owner and is disheveled and chaotically arranged at the same time…

Many women tend to overlook these specific characteristics of the curly hair and purposefully try to change and “tame” it until it is ruined.

Hair straighteners, wax, frequent re-coloring, and daily washing – all of these cause hair damage that is practically inevitable and can turn you into victim of your own vanity.

Women are inclined to undervalue their natural look and always strive for another aesthetic image, which most often proves to be destructive to the appearance.

“Hair-style and hair-color don’t depend on fashion trends, as they are a lifestyle”. “Dress down” and don’t be ashamed of your naturalness. Instead of following all vagaries of fashion, try and find the image that best suits your personality and doesn’t go against your “natural looks”.

In order to feel comfortable “in your own hair”, follow these simple tips: re-discover wavy hair, learn how to properly care for it and you will fall in love with your loose curls.

Welcome to beauty salon online

2009-04-20T05:42:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Online's Beauty Salon, An invitation to relaxation and pleasure.

My staff and I pride ourselves on providing a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere for you. We are pleased to offer a varied range of the very latest beauty treatments available in Ireland. All of the products and equipment used are of the finest quality and all the therapists are fully qualified and are trained to the very highest standard that you deserve.

We provide a confidential consultation service, which is free with most treatments, and we are always pleased to offer advice with out any obligation on your part. It is, however, our main objective to ensure that when you visit Marina's Beauty Salon you receive the correct treatment to suit your specific needs and that your time spend with us is an enjoyable and relaxing experience - make an appointment without delay, pamper yourself and discover the new you!

Skin Moles - charm or threat?

2009-04-19T06:39:00.000-07:00

A skin mole (melanocytic nevi) is a permanent or acquired dark spot on the skin. Usually it is part of skin pigmentation and appears on part of the body, where melanocytes form cluster formations. Most often moles are a benign growth of the color cells of the skin (melanocytes) and can even add some charm to the appearance of their owners. However, sometimes moles can cause a serious health risk.

Moles naturally appear in the first year of life and are believed to be the result of a disorder in the development of the fetal cells. Women are prone to having more moles appear on their skin throughout the second or third decade of their life due to sunburns or as a result of pregnancy. The skin mole can range in color from light to dark brown, even black. The size and form can also vary. The single skin mole is referred to in medical terms as a nevus. The nevi (the plural for a nevus) can be in singular clusters or spread on the entire torso, arms and legs. The surface of the moles may be flat or raised. Some will sprout a few hairs, which is normal.

Skin Mole types

There are several skin mole types. The most common one is the lentigo, which is most often seen in people with dark skin. It is a dark circular mark with the size of a lentil bean and with a slightly elevated surface. Its color can be yellow-brown or dark brown. Usually it doesn’t sprout any hair.

Another type of skin mole is the cellular. It is a raised hemispherical formation, which is soft to touch with smooth or with a furrow pattern. The color can be the same as the skin, grayish or dark purple. The size can vary from that of a lentil bean to a cherry. This type of mole usually appears on the face and torso.

The blue nevus is a variant of a common mole. It appears mostly on the face in the shape of small lentil-like ganglions, which have a blue color and can be seen through the skin. The blue nevus is composed of melanocytes, the cells which produce the melanin pigment. This nevus gets its name from the distinct clinical appearance because of the pigmented cells within the dermis. It is benign and is usually more of a cosmetic problem.

The charm of the skin mole

Is a mole really a charm for luck, money and happiness - I don’t know - but in all cases a skin mole (especially on the face) can add some charm to the appearance of its owner. The rich and famous women are a living proof: Angelina Jolie has a mole right above her right eyebrow, Beyonce Knowles - next to her left eye, Cindy Crawford - left of her lips, Madonna - under her nostrils, Julia Roberts - under each one of her eyes, Scarlet Johanson - on her right cheek, Kim Cattrall - left below her lips and so on…

When does the skin mole pose a threat?

Skin moles can become a serious health problem if they turn into a malignant formation, known as melanoma. Although an individual’s risk for developing melanoma depends a great deal on their family history and inherited genes, the extreme exposure to ultraviolet (UVA) rays is one of the major contributors to the development of melanoma. The severe sunburns during childhood are the most risky ones.

The uncontrolled growth of the melanocytes leads to the formation of many cancerous cells that divide repeatedly at abnormal rates. They appear on the skin’s surface as dark brown or black flat moles. These should be observed carefully as the basic symptoms they can show are: bleeding, irregular form, change in size or color, itchiness or painfulness. Changes in a skin mole or multiple moles warrant immediate attention by a dermatologist.

Applying sun cream with a high UVA factor every time you expose parts of your body to the sun is strongly recommended as prophylactics.

In extremely rare cases the lentigo can develop as a malignant formation. The signs are enlargements of the mole and black coloration. Small circular marks appear around the mole and the skin becomes inflame. This is why moles should be avoided while shaving and they shouldn’t be scratched, hit or picked at.

Removal of skin moles

If you have a skin mole that meets any of the following criteria - change in size or form, irregular outlines, bleeding, irregular pigmentation or other unusual symptoms - the removal of that mole is mandatory.
Of course, you should always consult with a specialist who will determine whether the mole can be removed with a cut or if a more substantial surgical intervention will be needed.

Despite the fact that it is a widespread belief that the removal of skin moles is dangerous, this is not true at all. Their removal, if performed right, makes the skin smoother, cleaner and decreases the risk of irritations.

If a particular skin mole is causing you discomfort or you simply dislike it don’t hesitate to remove it. At the same time, emphasize the beauty marks you like by covering them with an eye pencil to make your individual beauty shine!

The best hair style

2009-04-18T06:37:00.000-07:00

What is the best hairstyle for you? The one that is easy to maintain?
Or the trendy one? Neither. The perfect hairstyle, above all, works with your particular face shape and appearance as a whole.

In the connection hair style - appearance, harmony takes toll over contrast. A sports chick with an intricate bun or an elegant lady with daringly wild hair - both extremes, which have a more repulsing rather than extravagant effect. But while the solution to these two is rather simple (whether it involves a change of clothing or the hairstyle itself), a hair cut is far more permanent. When choosing a hair style you should always consider whether or not it will suit your face shape. The basic rule that applies is: The sharp and angular features of the face should be covered and not emphasized.

Round face - short hair

The characteristic of this type is that the face is as wide as it is long. The features are soft with no sharp edges. The short and voluminous hair styles fit best as they slim the face and the cheeks appear smaller.
Two good choices would be: the chin length straight hair with a fringe and face framing tendrils or the one-length curly hair without a fringe.
If you insist on keeping your hair long, again, there are two possible hair styles - with side parting or an asymmetrical fringe.

Oval face - more volume

Oval face shapes perfectly in proportion with features nicely balanced: with a narrow forehead, wide cheekbones and a small chin. Volume is the most important element of a hair style with this face type.
Women with natural curls are truly lucky. Simply apply some hair gel to the ends and put a hair-clasp on the top to finish your hair-style.

The straight chin-length hair looks best if parted on the side with ends flipped out. As for the long straight hair - it will look perfect sleeked back.

Square face - asymmetrical hair style

This face type has a broad forehead and a strong square jaw line with visible edges.
In this case you should opt for an asymmetrical hair style with a soft look that will slim down the widest points of the face and help rebalance it. Hair with big waves will look gorgeous.
The fringe can be long and thick and the ears should be left visible. Another good alternative would be to pull back the hair into a high pony tail.

Triangle face - no fringe

The small chin and wide forehead are typical features of the triangle face type. Many hair styles go with this type and most of them are quite easy to be done. To help balance the difference between the narrow chin and the wide forehead, opt for a hair style with chin length then sleek back your hair and use hair-clasps to hold it behind the ears.
Flip out the edges, using hair gel. The triangle face looks best if there is no fringe. The side parting also looks nice, as well as wavy hair, which narrows around the neck.

Ten Must-Have For This Summer; Make Up Products

2009-04-17T06:34:00.000-07:00

Dior Diorskin Shimmer Face Powder ($42.50) - A magical secret shimmering pressed powder from Dior.What it does:This Spring Dior introduces Diorskin Shimmer Star, a light-filled pressed powder enriched with Jeweled Microdust. These five micro-shimmering tones set off sparks of brilliance, highlighting your complexion. The ultra-fine, super-blendable formula virtually fuses with your skin for a sheer, radiant luminosity.

Chanel Pouder Cristalline ($60) - Ultra-fine translucent face powder with deluxe puff. The???? patented complex creates a weightless ‘veil’ effect, while setting makeup imperceptibly and controlling shine, without a hint of chalkiness.

Yves Saint Laurent Matt Touch Foundation ($48) - oil-free skin-caressing sensation and the ideal gliding power. Its smoothing, silky-soft texture caresses the skin with a sublime and long-lasting radiant matt finish.

ShiSeido The Makeup Hydro-Powder Eye Shadow ($23) - Intense and lustrous, this dewy cream eyeshadow transforms into powder that creates a glaze of brilliant, shimmery color. Crease-resistant. Long-wearing. Color looks brilliant alone or in combination.

Chanel Les 4 Ombres Quadra Eye Shadow ($65) - A beautifully complete colour collection for the eyes. Achieve an infinite variety of effects: blend and contrast in both iridescent and matte.

Sisley Hydrating Long Lasting Lipstick ($53) - A luxurious long lasting lipstick. Instantly offers maximum color impact to your lips. Provides excellent coverage while moisturizing. Refine texture protects your lips all day long. Creates intense, lasting impact of eye-catching shades.

Estee Lauder Pure Color Ultra Light Gloss ($19.50) ?????The new ultra lightweight, ultra sheer gloss smooths on with a new, brush-tip applicator. This ultra-lightweight formula leaves lips gleaming with sheer color.

Estee Lauder Double Wear Zero-Smudge Liquid Eyeliner ($20) ????? a new eyeliner with 15-hour staying power and zero smudge. Superfine felt tip gives you a perfect line every time that lasts. Easy to remove with every makeup remover.

Guerlain Ombre Eclat Duo and Liner ($50) - Each of these perfect palettes contains everything you need to create a defined, sultry eye. With combinations of monochrome browns, grays, coppers, and blues feature deep, medium, and light tones to create and array of looks. Line and define for a cat’s eye effect, blend into the lash line and crease for a smoky result, and finish with a touch of shimmering highlight.

Lanc??me Hypnose Onyx Mascara ($23.50) - Dare to go up to 6 times the volume. With each stroke, the patented POWERFULL????? brush intensifies lashes from root to tip. Exclusive, fluid formula, enriched with Vitamin B5, wraps lashes one luxurious layer at a time without smearing, smudging or clumping

How To Apply Liquid Eyeliner Flawlessly?

2009-04-16T06:33:00.000-07:00

Applying eyeliner is one of the most preferred ways to emphasize a woman’s eyes. No matter whether you will use liquid eyeliner or pencil eyeliner you can easily define your eyes and create a classy look. Although most of the women prefer to use pencil eyeliner as it is much easier for them, the liquid eyeliner is also a great choice for the rest of the women. Before you decide you buy liquid eyeliner you should know that it can be very difficult to apply it flawlessly at first as it needs a lot of practice and patience.

What are the benefits of applying liquid eyeliners?

frame and defines the eyes
give a longer lasting line
accentuate the eyes
change the eyes’ shape
fill in sparse lashes
emphasize the lash line
deepen the look
highlight the shape of the eyes

Many of the cosmetic brands offer a wide variety of textures, hues and types which are appropriate for the different needs, weather conditions, shape and color of the eyes. As you know there are: liquid eyeliners /that come with a brush and a tube/, pencil eyeliner, powder eyeliner, mousse eyeliners.

Unlike the pencil eyeliner, the liquid eyeliner should be applied only to the upper lash-line because it is very heavy for the lower lashes. Those who prefer the classy look should consider using only pencil eyeliner, as the liquid eyeliner creates a more dramatic and sophisticated look.

Step One.
Most of the makeup artists advice to apply the liquid eyeliner over the eyeshadows as this way it will stay put on for longer. If you are going to apply an eyeshadow the first thing you should do is to apply an eyeshadow base to avoid smudging and creasing /of course after you have applied your foundation, concealer etc./ Apply the eyeshadows as usual.

Step Two.
Before you begin the application of the eyeliner make sure you have a mild makeup remover and cotton pads in case you make a mistake. It?????s essential to shake the tube before you begin the application. Make sure your hand is steady in order to create a flawless line.

Step Three.
The best way to apply liquid eyeliner is to start drawing in the centre of your upper lash-line. If you find drawing a straight line difficult you can use pencil eyeliner and create a few dashes. Then with the point liner brush of the liquid eyeliner try to connect these dashes. Create only a few dashes. Never draw a line with pencil eyeliner and apply liquid eyeliner over it ????? you can easily ruin the result. Draw the line as close to the lash-line as possible, following the natural curve of your eyelid.

Step Four*.
If you want to create a thicker line, build the line gradually very carefully.

Step Five.
Curl your eyelashes with an eyelash curler. Choose black or brown mascara and apply the first coat carefully. After a few minutes apply a second coat. Choose a volumizing or lengthening mascara, depending on your eyelashes. Consider dusting your eyelids with a translucent powder in order to avoid creasing and smudging. Do the rest of your makeup as usual - blush, lipstick, lip gloss, face powder.

How To Create The Perfect Cat Eye Look?

2009-04-15T06:28:00.000-07:00

The sharp cat eye look made the runaway this Fall. Cat eyes are sexy and seductive and suits almost everyone. Creating the perfect cat eye look is all about using and properly applying eyeliner or eye pencil to create a hard line around the eye.

How to apply your makeup to create cat eye look:

Step One. Apply an eyeshadow base

The best way to make your eye shadows stay put on for longer is applying an eyeshadow base. Eyeshadow bases are nude eye base that glides on over the eyelid and create a perfect base for the eye shadow application. The bases stop your shadows from smudging, streaking and creasing by increasing the lasting-power of your shadows. A good eyeshadow base will not only prevent your shadows from creasing but it will also aid in blending the eyeshadows to perfection.They intensify your shadow and make it stay put on for longer. To apply an eyeshadow base dab on lightly and blend evenly over the entire lid using a brush or your fingertips. The application of eyeshdow is as usual.

Step Two. Use eye liner

You can create the cat eye look simply by using liquid eyeliner or eye pencil to line your lash line. The professional makeup artists usually use liquid eyeliner as it creates a thicker line but most of the women find applying liquid eyeliner very difficult thatвЂ™s why you can use eye pencil which is much easier to apply. Remember: if you want to create a cat eye look you should use black or brown colors as they look best. So the first thing you should decide is whether to use liquid eyeliner, gel eye liner or eye pencil.

Line your eyes
Tip your head back and look down into a mirror. Use sharp eyeliner and start with the inner corners of your eyes. Dot along the root of your lashes moving from the inner corners of the eyes outwards. Make sure you follow the natural curve of the eye. This time the line should be thicker and “harder“ - gradually make the line thicker in order to create the cat eye look. Use a flat eyeshadow brush and smudge the line slightly to soften the effect. ItвЂ™s essential to line your upper lid, carefully extending the liner up a bit past the eye (quarter of an inch should be enough). Remember: you should make the line as close to the lashes as possible. Line your lower lash line with a black or brown eye liner creating a very small line.

Step Three. * Apply eyeshadows
ItвЂ™s your decision whether to apply eyeshadows or not. The traditional cat eye look doesnвЂ™t involve any eyeshadows at all but today the smoky cat eye look is very popular amongst the younger women as it looks very sexy, seductive and classy. If you are going to use powder eye shadows apply them with the help of a damp makeup brush. Apply colored eye shadows along the socket and outer corner of the lid in order to create definition and contour. Look for darker shades as it will add more definition to your eyes. Use two or three eyeshadow colors and apply them very carefully. Blend the colors very carefully using a soft, tapered eyeshadow brush. Again go a bit wider when going to the outward part of the eye.

Step Four. Curl your eyelashes
Use eyelash curler to curl your lashes in order to open up your eyes and to define them. Position your eyelash curler around your eyelashes and carefully squeeze the edges of the eyelash curler together and hold for a few seconds. Gently release the curler from the lashes and repeat again if necessarily.

Step Five. Apply mascara
Now is the time to apply mascara вЂ“ black or brown looks great for cat eyes. To avoid smearing mascara use a waterproof mascara as it doesnвЂ™t dissolve in water. Apply a powder to the lashes - this will give your lashes volume and will allow the mascara to stay longer. Look down into a mirror and stroke lashes upwards with just the tip of the brush. Make sure that the wand isnвЂ™t overloaded with mascara, if it is - take some off with a tissue before applying. Let the first coat dry and then apply the second coat if necessarily.

Step Six. Consider applying false lashes
If you want to create a more sophisticated cat eye look consider applying fake lashes. The false lashes will widen and open your eyes, defining your lash line. To learn how to apply and remove false lashes

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2009-04-14T09:50:00.000-07:00

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Perfumes for all Seasons - How to Match Your Fragrance to Your Mood

2009-04-14T06:26:00.000-07:00

Choosing what perfume to wear can be complicated and confusing. Your fragrance can say a lot about who you are- whether you are a shy romantic or the life of the party. Some women choose a signature sense and wear it regularly, no matter what the occasion or season of the year. Other women prefer to have an assortment of choices in their perfume collection and they choose a particular scent according to their mood, the occasion or just on a whim. There are no hard and fast rules regarding perfumes, but some fragrances are more suitable to particular occasions than others are.

One way to begin the process of choosing a new perfume is to consider the season of the year. Perfumes react to the environment and will behave differently according to the time of year.

Summer Perfumes

• In the hot summer weather, your perfume will evaporate quickly. You can counteract this by choosing a light, airy fragrance and applying it more often. Summertime is perfect for light florals or citrus scents. Stay away from anything too heavy or overpowering in the summertime. Those types of scents are better suited to winter wear.

Hair dandruff - how to control it

2009-04-13T06:25:00.000-07:00

Dandruff is the most widespread hair problem especially among men. If you ever had dandruff, also known as scurf, you know what it’s like – irritated scalp and itches, flaky skin and constant wondering whether to wear black or not. Many people err to believe that dandruff is caused by dry skin, frequent head washing or poor hygiene. These popular myths can lead to ineffective and often – inappropriate treatment and even worsen the situation.
Dandruff has a negative impact on one’s self esteem, and people suffering from that condition are usually more sensitive about their appearance than the rest.

What causes dandruff?

Dandruff is caused by a type of fungus – Pityrosporum ovale. Upon a normal organism state is does not cause any problems.
However when the skin pH balance in the hairy part of the head is broken and the environment is alkalized, the fungus starts to breed faster and due to the more frequent change of skin cells it leads to peeling.
The cause of the accelerated fungus growth has not been found, but the most probable causes are increased fat secretion by the organism, hormonal disbalance, stress, different ill-conditions of the nervous system, suppressed immune system, oversensitivity to the fungus itself or even inherited susceptibility to dandruff. In rare cases dandruff can be a manifestation of an allergic reaction to some of the chemicals in hair gels, hair sprays, hair oils or other hair products.
Very few people know that there are two forms of dandruff – external and internal. External dandruff is caused by excessive use of hair products - sprays and gels, improper use of hair-coloring products, excessive use of hair curlers or hair straighteners, cold weather, dry indoor heating, stress, infrequent shampooing of the hair or inadequate rinsing of the scalp. Internal dandruff can be caused by hormonal imbalance, emotional stress, poor health, poor hygiene, allergy to some foods, lack of rest, excessive consumption of sugar, fat and starch and hereditary predisposition.
Even though there is a lot more to be found about dandruff, what is unquestionably known about it is that it is a medical, rather than a cosmetic problem.

The Best Ingredients And Products For Treating Oily Skin

2009-04-12T06:22:00.000-07:00

The oily skin could be a huge problem for most of the women. The oily skin can be recognized by its shiny, thick and firm appearance.

Most of the women having oily skin know how hard it could be to take a proper care of oily skin. The biggest cosmetic companies have always been trying to discover a “cure” for combination and oily skin but up to now they haven’t managed to do it. It is true that there are a few great skin care products /matifying creams, serums, gels etc. / but it seem that they just make oily skin appear less oily and don’t cure it.

Below you can read about some of the most precious ingredients which are proven to really help those people with skin problems, such as acne, large pores, pimples, skin discolorations and others. So the next time you are shopping - try to find at least one of them and include it in your skin care regimen.

Thermal water - the thermal water contains magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, selenium, sodium bicarbonate and other special ingredients and has tremendous benefit in treating the skin. It is proven that thermal water has anti-inflammatory properties which could be very beneficial for those women with sensitive and dry skin. Using a thermal spray is absolutely a must have during the hot summer months as even the oiliest skin needs hydratation. Using a spray with thermal water is very easy - simply spray it on your skin and after a minute wipe skin dry.

Tea tree oil - no wonder that the tea tree oil has been used for years in traditional medicine - it is one of the best natural skin care ‘products’. It not only fights bacteria but it actually heals the skin. Tea tree oil is a common ingredient in most of the skin care products as it nourishes and moisturizes the skin and is proven to help prevent and treat acne. Tea tree oil is especially beneficial for oily skin as it helps control shine and blemishes and has antibacterial properties. Serious skin problems such as warts, insect bites, rashes, blisters and even cold sores can benefit with tea tree oil use.

Grape seed oil - the grape seed oil has strong hydratating effect and is used primary as massage oil and a main ingredient in anti-aging creams and serums. The grape seed oil not only moisturizes the skin, but it also tightens and tones the skin. The oil is often a main ingredient in matifying products and anti-aging creams as it restores elasticity of the skin and nourishes it deeply. Due to its high linolic acid content it nourishes and moisturizes the skin deeply.

Zinc Oxide - a natural mineral that is used to protect, soothe and heal the skin. Zinc oxide is one of the most common ingredients in products treating oily and combination skin due to its unbelievable properties. It is proven that the zinc oxide has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Zinc is known to support increased collages “turnover” and promote cell division. It could be very beneficial for those with oily skin as it controls the excess sebum /oil/ production and eliminates shine. Zinc oxide is used not only in the skincare products but also in the makeup products especially foundations and face powders

10 things you should avoid when applying make-up!

2009-04-12T06:18:00.000-07:00

Citrus fruits are slightly sour and juicy. These include oranges, tangerines, lemons, grapefruits, limes, satsuma, clementine and all hybrids of these. The kiwi is often mistaken for a citric fruit due to its high content of Vitamin C and the fact that is a more exotic fruit; however it does not classify as a citric fruit.

Citrus fruits are, without a doubt, one of the healthiest foods. Their thick peel reduces the amount of pesticides and nitrates, which can otherwise penetrate it easily and are found in higher amounts in any other fruit. Citrus fruits are most commonly thought of a good source of vitamins and antioxidants, containing a particularly high amount of Vitamin C, which makes them the best defense for the immune system. Consuming several citrus fruits a day prevents flu and colds during the winter months. Besides these substances, citrus fruits also contain an impressive list of other essential nutrients, including glycaemic and non-glycaemic carbohydrate (sugars and fibre), potassium, folate, calcium, thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and a variety of phytochemicals. The specific citric acids have been valued as part of a nutritious and healthy diet as they help dissolve fats and reduce the weight. Nutrients contained in citrus fruits are easier to absorb by the organism than any other fruits due to the specific tastiness.

Orange

It can be consumed raw or in the form of juice. However, bear in mind that the juice needs to be consumed right after been squeezed as all the healthy nutrients disappear once they contact oxygen.