Friday, April 23, 2010

Weave it!


A woman’s hair is often seen as her most defining feature so it’s no surprise that we pay a lot of money to maintain and experiment with it. Women have been using hair extensions to enhance their natural beauty. Do not underestimate the impact of soft looking face, beautiful hair and proper grooming can have on you. Just imagine how good you feel after visiting your hair stylist or a beauty salon.
Having great looking hair is critical to cultivating self confidence and self esteem. How you get your hair done, how you dress and how you maintain your looks is an indication of how you feel about yourself. Ignore the stereotypes who would like to pull you down on spending on what you enjoy most. Avoid negative people and embrace positive things in your life. Build self confidence and improve your self esteem with a good looking you! More and more celebrities are experimenting with new hairstyles and they have set the standards.
The best place to start when considering what weave to wear is to find a good hair stylist who would give you advice. You should be able to discuss color options, length and style, and aftercare with you to make sure you will love your new hairstyle. To get a polished and natural look is still dependant on how well the application is done.
Choosing how you want to wear your extensions is crucial to the finished look and also imperative in order to look after your natural hair and scalp. There are a variety of ways, say sewing and bonding.
To have a hair style as extreme as this, you will have to determine how well this style will fit with your facial features too.
Ashanti always rocks the perfect weaves, whether she is shooting a music video or on the red carpet. You too can achieve this look by selecting what suits you in terms of length and color.

As a matter of fact, weaves are not cheap if you are looking for the real deal. This is because the quality is good and you will be able to wear it for a longer time or even more that once. So, if you are seriously considering having one, you want to get it right thus saving in the long run. Invest in the best to look this smashing.

Friday, April 16, 2010

Hair we go…

A woman’s hair may be her crowning glory but not when it is in the wrong places. For some, having a very hairy body is nasty enough. How much more moving around with outgrown or overgrown pubic?
There are a variety of products on the market that are skin friendly and can remove hair at an instant. You do not have to go through the pain of waxing in order to have silk smooth legs. You would be surprised how easy it is to make all these things an instant issue of the past. And the beauty of it is that it hardly hurts!

Use a shaver machine
Use a good product like Gillette Venus whose 5 blades allow virtually every hair to be targeted which allows for a smoother shave. A hand shaver may also come in handy if you want to shave the arm pits.
Hair removal pads
Exfoliate and remove hair quite easily. It does not hurt as much as waxing as the surface covered when removing hair is smaller.Hair Removal gel. This gel is formulated to dissolve hair particles quite easily. It is a fast way to get rid of unwanted hair and attain a clean look.
Removal Cream
The key ingredients are salicylic acid, willow and hypericum extract which help dissolve the keratin in the hair and keep the skin smooth and soft.The advantage - It is very fast and quite reliable. You will not have extra hairs left.
You don’t have to go through the pain of waxing or plucking.
The disadvantages - Most of the chemicals smell bad but it’s only for a while so washing after should be done with extra time to get rid of any remains of the gel or cream.
Caution
You have to be very careful which products you use because some people are allergic to the chemicals in them.
Don’t
• Use shavers whose blades have been used before. Always use a new blade for a fresh shave.
• Do not use chemicals that have an expired date. It is harmful to the body.

Friday, April 9, 2010

Brow Makeover

Beautiful brows are quite easy to achieve by tweezing, waxing or cutting. As it is for any other facial makeover, it is important that you discover the best brow shape for your face.
The shape of your eyebrows can make you look sexy, elegant, polished, professional or just plain beautiful. But what is the secret to achieving your desired look? You need to follow a shape that defines your facial features and enhances the eyes, with or without make up. In fact, the perfect eyebrows shape for your face can be used to control your entire facial shape.
However, not everyone has great eyebrows that can be shaped into a perfect arch. Many of us will admit that we struggle with odd shaped eye brows and can only be comfortable with the powerful tools which have always come in handy. Therefore, the next time you make your rounds at the Beauty shop, consider having the following tools in mind:
  • Stencil to provide perfect accuracy to the brow
  • Brow powder to provide color and natural soft finish
  • Soft pencil to use as a great marking tool for the brow
  • Brush-a must buy
  • Tweezers for hair removal
  • Scissors-yes, some people may need it.
To tweeze the eye brow,
  1. Comb the eye brows up and trim the excess. Do the same when you comb them downwards.
  2. Use an eye liner to mark the area to be tweezed. If any hair is out of the area, pluck it out
  3. Tweeze hair from the bottom of the natural hair line, just above eyelid. Tweeze one hair at a time and look. Keep doing that for the perfect shape.
  4. Look forward where the iris is and that’s where the arch should begin. It is also a guide to start thinning the brow line towards the hairline.
  5. When finished, dab anti-septic across the entire area. This will ensure no pimples or ingrown hairs will pop out.
Tip.
It is advisable to use tweezers instead of razors because first, you will acquire the perfect eye shape when you tweeze and most importantly, the hair takes time to grow back keeping you looking fresh.

Saturday, April 3, 2010

Beauty collected



Whether it’s peeling nails, a head full of dandruff or patched skin, beauty in general is, or at least should be every woman’s concern. It may be true that beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. However, it pays to add a little effort to achieve beauty, whether it’s on the inside or the outside. It takes sacrifice in many ways and that includes time and money but the end result is always evident. This simple beauty review will help you in your quest to achieving a fabulous look from head to toe.

Hair care

We have all suffered bad hair days in trying to achieve a certain look but I recommend persistence. For example, if you are trying hard to grow your hair, it will take a bit of patience and extra hair care to get it to the desired length, thickness, fullness or shine. Invest in the right products that will bring growth and glow to the hair. Avoid cheap products that will instead break the hair and visit a professional who can be of help.
Note: you need to know your hair type in order to be sure you are purchasing the right product.

Facial care
Taking care of the face should be a daily task to avoid clogging of the pores. Also using skin bleaching products will only harm the skin cells and the end result will be horrible. Instead, you need to know your skin type, whether it is oily, dry or a combination of the two; and use the appropriate products for a well-balanced complexion.

Nail care
Most nail problems are related to lack of adequate nutrition. The right diet combined with a little time spent on pampering your nails each day can create a huge difference regarding nail care. This little, but critical part of our bodies speaks volumes about what we take seriously. Ignoring it therefore, may portray a negative image about you. Nail care should be as essential as selecting an outfit, a pair of shoes to match or just the right hairstyle to go with.

Put simply, your success in achieving the beauty you are looking for depends on a combination of factors, neither of which should be ignored.

Monday, March 29, 2010

A quick fix on beauty…

When you look great, you feel great and there is nothing wrong with pampering yourself at times to maintain that beautiful look. Being beautiful is what every woman craves. However, remaining constant is never appealing to anybody’s eyes. You will sometimes get tired of looking at the same old sight in the mirror and people will get so used to your trade mark style which in time becomes an ordinary look. This sometimes calls for radical changes. Whether it is a five minute hairstyle change or sensual eyes make over, getting a prominent cheek bone with blush or nutrition and exercise, the effect of a makeover is simply stunning. It always creates the feeling of something new.

The first thing you would want to do is go out and shop for clothes. It is advisable to bring a friend along to help figure out which clothes flatter you best. If you are up to picking a particular kind of dress, ask your friend to choose something different which will make you feel great.

Now this is where the transformation really kicks in. With the hair, you need to go all the way. If your make over involves wigs or weaves, choose colors which you can wear every day. Something that you will not regret having on your head for a certain period of time…go with magazine cut outs to show a stylist if need be.

You will also have to learn how to wear makeup - lip stick, blush and any other cosmetics to accentuate your new look. You don’t have to do it heavily but it’s advisable to invest in good products. MAC, Sleek and L’Oreal products are authentic and will make you look your best.

Other major changes could involve hitting the gym. It is cheaper when you look for one around your area and get membership. Also, if you need a push into doing some exercises, you can get a personal trainer but above all, go all the way with a makeover, you will fall in love with yourself.

Friday, March 19, 2010

Nail care

Nails are a very important part of the body and they give shape to the fingers. What's more, nails that are well taken care of will add such beauty to your hands that you will deem it very essential to take care of this little, but vital part of your body.

Bloody or mottled finger nails aren't pretty, but they can be dealt with quite easily. How about making a fragrant lotion in the comfort of your house, which you will use prior to applying nail varnish?

Our Recipe
  • Glycerin
  • hydrogen peroxide (3 percent solution)- Orange flower water
Equipment
  • Measuring spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Funnel
  • 8-Ounce bottle with cap
Steps

1. Buy glycerin and orange flower water at a pharmacy
2. Yield 8 ounces
3. Measure 2 tablespoons of glycerin and 5/8 cap of 3 percent
hydrogen peroxide solution into an 8-ounce bottle, fill the bottle with orange
water, cap the bottle and shake it well.
To use the bleach, soak your nails in this mixture for about 15 minutes. Repeat as needed before applying clear vanish to the nails.
  • Use remover to remove the grease from nails before soaking them
  • File your nails regularly to maintain a good shape
  • Apply hardener or remover to keep the nails original color.
With clean and beautiful hands, you will feel more beautiful and confident. You have all the rights to flaunt those attractive assets then, and the bloody or mottled fingernails will be a thing of the past.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Wear it Up!

Floral headbands will always give you a trendy look

If you can accessorize your clothes, why not your hair? It is a simple act of adding a dash of color here or there or simply clipping the hair that will create a tremendous change in the appearance of a person. Some accessories can make you look a million bucks worth yet you do not have to spend that much to look that good. All it takes is having the right head gear to match your dress.

Accessorizing the hair has become a worldwide trend as seen on the recent jean Paul Gautier and Chanel fashion shows. They have even extended from the conventional head wraps to a variety of product brands, from simple to super luxe ones. They have been made particularly big in order to give the hair more attention and add more sophistication to an entire look, and that is what is selling lately.
Hair clips are very fashionable and can be held in a bun or with the hair let loose while Head bands are back and bigger than ever. You can update your look with trendy colors, pretty prints and fabulous selection of shapes and sizes to fit your personal style. So make an effort to stock up those whimsical accessories that will transform you from bland to beautiful in an instant. The same applies to the trend with hair clips, hair claws and ribbons. Flowers and feathers create an elegant look so go for it for a perfect day or night look.

Some ways in which you can wear your hair is pulling the hair back into a ponytail, and then pulling the tail through to create a loop and fasten with beaded accessories or hair bands or simply hold the front of your hair with a scarf, it is trendy. Just go ahead and let your imagination run wild.

Tip
You can accessorize short hair too. Buy basic colors that blend well with almost all your favorite colors so that your head gear is not limited.

Images from make up for life.net