Chic cheeks

The essence of wearing blush

Many women of color assume that because of their skin tone, they do not have to wear blush. Wrong! The truth is every one looks equally beautiful with blush, which is if it has been rightfully worn. You can place it in different areas on your cheeks to give you a completely different look depending on what cosmetic mood you are in.Wearing blush would also depend on which color one has chosen to go with and also the face shape and how they have chosen to wear it. Therefore, there are some basics that one has to follow in order to look chic with that brush with blush.

When blush is rightfully worn, it changes the entire face and gives it a more glowing and polished look. If you have an oval face, then you have to wear your blush at the apples of the cheeks for glow. A person with a long face needs to apply on the apples of the cheeks and extend the color towards the ears to create an illusion of width. All on all the basics of wearing blush, if proper learned can give you that star look at an instant.

When it comes to wearing blush, remember that the key to a happy ending is blending. Do not over do it. Start light and work your way towards the ears.

Choosing the right color for you

The market is filled with a variety of hues that would get you blind. This rainbow of shades only means you should get wiser at making your pick.

First, you should pick your blush according to your skin color. Is it fair, medium or dark?

Second, you should determine what your undertones are. These are colors closely matching your skin tone. They could be cool or warm undertones. You can tell by simply standing in front of the mirror with two tones say gold and silver. One will make you look warm and alive; another will make you look pale. Go for warm.

Lastly, you need to figure out how this color would best compliment your hair. Seems like in the beauty world, every thing is relative. It all goes with the hair, clothes and the works.

Best rule

Do not take the blush color past the center of your eye. The darker your skin, the deeper the hue could be. So, go ahead - rush and make your best blush buys!

Nails in the know

Take a closer look at your nails. Are they strong and healthy looking or do you have ridges and dents or an unusual color? This calls for closer attention in this area. The vanity of beautiful women lies in their hair first and foremost then the nails follow to create the perfect finish.

Although we sometimes go through spells of ignoring our nails while we are preoccupied, we as ladies should put more effort to looking great. There are simple steps that we need to take:

• Keep your finger nails clean. Keeping the finger nails clean means literary cleaning them by not allowing dirt to clot underneath the nails. It’s a no for trendy women to move around with dirty nails. You need to clip your finger nails too and keep them in shape; that’s if you are growing them long.

• To maintain your finger nails and keep them strong, you need to eat a well balanced diet. Gentle care for nails is also a plus. This includes having a kit which consists of a nail cutter and buffer. It also makes it quite easy to put the nails back in shape with the kit.

• Buffing them for a manicure should be followed evenly otherwise the nail becomes weak. The even movement in one direction does not allow for ridges which make the nails weak and eventually break them.

• You need to know how to apply varnish after cleaning the nails. After applying one coat of vanish, it’s advisable to wait for it to dry before applying another. You also need to apply not more than two coats of varnish otherwise it gets to heavy and begins to peel.

• Removing the varnish just in case you need them to breathe for a while also requires care. First, you need to invest in a good varnish remover with vitamin E. Some varnishes peel the nails so stay clear from such if you have used it before.

Tip

Make taking care of your nails a lifestyle and usual regime and you will have wonderful nails within no time.

Best Beauty Advice

Every woman, okay; every fashionable woman needs a friend who will be able to give them just those little bits of advice to save the day. It could range from one’s fashion sense to how to best get rid of acne or what the hottest trend is. Today, I want to let a sister in on some of those beauty tips that would save you from going all the way to disaster.

Do not wash your face with very hot water as it compromises the skin’s elasticity. Very cold water will also cause damage. Always use Luke warm water, followed by some splashes of cold water to tighten the pores and boost blood circulation. Use a face towel to gently clean your face after this regime. Trust me, in a few weeks of your routine, you will have healthier skin.

Choose foundation in natural light. The way you can find the shade that exactly matches your skin tone is by using natural light to pick your tone color. When you go to a beauty store to pick up your foundation, make sure it is in broad day light. Fluorescent tubes would give you light that is not so real - that’s a trick so be at the stores early enough to guess right.

Wash your hair less but use a very genuine shampoo that will take away all the dirt. The hair produces natural oils for a healthy glow but if you over wash it, its productivity will diminish. It is advisable to have a good wash at the salon and not every day washes even if you wear braids or have it natural.

Always dab tissue oil around your eyes before going to bed. Bio oil is a good pick as it will keep the face moist. Baby oil may also do the trick. If you are out of tissue oil, a night cream is also worth having.
Never go to bed with make up. It will not only stain your pillowcase but cause damage to your skin. Make up covers the skin pores so if you want the skin to breathe while you get some sleep, please do without the makeup.


Free tip

• Wear less make up for an instantly fresher look but always chose authentic brands.

Hair do

If you are looking for something exceptional in hair, something that has got attitude and just enough altitude, there are simple rules you will need to follow and trust me, there is no going wrong on this.

DO

• A lot of experiments with your hair. Have a lot of hairstyles by slicking the hair back with serum for a high shine finish. You will need to go easy on the serum though. Put just a bit and add if you have to. This will avoid having the damp look
• Remember that up do’s usually work better on day old hair. The texture helps the style to stay in place and stops all your hard work literally slipping through your fingers. So, if you have growth, please avoid this.
• Always accessorize. Prettify your tresses by adding a little bit of accessory say clips or bands
• Use some plaits into your hair for updated trends. You may not have to over do it though. Just a few lines, two or three for effect.

DON'T

• This look is not only for the night time so go ahead and play with it. It could save you from a bad hair day.
• Forget to protect your hair from heat damage as you style your locks. Afro hair is particularly prone to dryness and susceptible to breakage so it will need a little more attention.
• Hold the hair all up if you have a round face. It is advisable to leave a few strands of your hair to fall on the face as a more suitable style.
• Never forget to finish an up do with a spritz of shine spray for that extra sparkle.
  

Well, after this, you will shine like the star that you are.

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.

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.

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.