Archive for January, 2009

29 JanHow to Wax Your Own Eyebrows

Eyebrow Waxing


Waxing your own eyebrows isn’t a difficult or particularly painful task, and can save you some money in the process.

First find a good brand of wax, the best type is the kind you have to melt and uses muslin type cloth strips. Follow their directions for melting.

Use a toner and cleanse eyebrow area then dry thoroughly. You want them to be very clean and dry.

First, you need to get a picture of the perfect shape you want to aim towards. A general rule of thumb is the brow should start straight above the inner corner of your eye, and end above the corner of your outer eye. The highest peak of the brow should be straight above the pupil of your eye.

All you want to do with waxing is shape the brow to this contour cleanly. Be careful not to do too much, you can always do more if you want. The goal is a natural looking brow.

Use a wooden stick or toothpick to apply the warm wax. Always apply the wax in the direction of hair growth. For the brow area, that’s towards the outer eye. On the bridge of the nose area, the growth area is straight up. Work in small sections.

Immediately, apply the muslin cloth and press for a few seconds so the wax can adhere. Using your thumb and forefinger with one hand, stretch the skin tight. With the other hand with a fast motion, rip the cloth in the opposite direction of hair growth. This will be opposite of the direction you applied the wax. Bridge of the nose area, you’ll be pulling downwards. Eyebrow area will be pulling towards your nose. If a few stragglers are missed, pluck those with tweezers.

Next, cleanse your eyebrow with toner again. Apply some gentle lotion. The area may be pink for a few hours.

With some practice, it becomes very easy to do and takes very little time.



29 JanGet a Perfect Prom Hairstyle

Stylish Updo Hairstyle


Do you want to look fabulous for your prom? Do you want everyone complimenting you during the prom? Do you want to be the most beautiful girl at the prom, the belle of the ball? In that case, make sure that everything you will be wearing for the prom is fabulous and that all the elements look well together.

Even if you already got a great looking dress, great looking shoes and fabulous jewelry, there is still another element that you need to look fabulous at your prom. This one element is your hair. If you haven’t thought about what you are going to do, don’t worry, you still have time to figure out the perfect hair style that you will have for the prom.

Here are some ideas:

- Put your hair up and create a stylish prom updo. For many girls and women the most stylish hairstyle is an updo, and when would you wear your most stylish hairstyle if not at your prom? Pick an updo that makes you look great – pick an updo that works with your face and your outfit.

You can have a simple hair updo (as far as updos go), or you can have a very intricate and involved one. Of course, it is up to you which one you would like to choose. To create an intricate and involved prom updo hairstyle, you can also put some embellishments into your stylish prom updo – cute hair pins, barrettes, rhinestones, and other fun things. Many girls choose to have a hair updo for their prom, so take a look and see if it is right for you.

- Keep your long hair down. Many girls have very beautiful hair, and their beautiful hair might not be highlighted enough in an updo. If this is the case with your hair, you should consider keeping your prom hair long.

Beautiful long hair will look great with your prom dress – just add a few sparkling barrettes that match the color of your dress, and you are all set.

- Simple and elegant hairstyles. In-between of hair updos and wearing your hair down, in a very simple style, without anything intricate, there are millions of other hairstyles. Look for a hairstyle that flatters you, that goes well with everything else you will be wearing – your dress, your shoes, etc.

Look for a hairstyle that will look good at the type of the prom you are going to. Some hairstyles are great for afternoons, while others are great for evenings. If your prom has a specific theme, you might want to look for a hairstyle that will be appropriate for that theme.

Above all, look for a hairstyle that will let you enjoy yourself and have fun at your prom!



28 JanShort Hair Cut Styles

Short Hair Cuts


What makes the Short Hair looks great are the varied Short Hair Cut Styles. One can the Short Hair Cut Styles done from several hair parlors. One should however always visit reputed places to get the Short Hair Cut Styles as one can get many Short Hair Cut Styles to choose from and the places are dependable too.

Good Hair salons keep Pictures of Short Hair Cut Styles, which the customers use as catalogues. The customers can choose the Short Hair Cut Styles from the catalogues. One should always opt for Short Hair Cut Styles seeing if they would suit him or her. There are Short Hair Cut Styles for women as well as men.

Some of the Popular Short Hair Cut Styles for men include the Crew Cut style, Razor Cut Style etc. While the women’s Short Hair Cut Styles include Bob Cut style, Bib Cut style to name some. The Short Hair Cut Styles vary with hair texture. There is Short Hair Cut Styles for Straight Hair, Curly Hair, Wavy Hair etc.

Now days every thing is getting Techno, parlors use such Technical systems in which they would taking your photograph and would be trying different Short Hair Cut Styles, Long Hair Cut Styles, Medium Hair Cut Styles in with the help of animated Software. To know about the different Short Hair Cut Styles one can read magazines or even check out the different Hair Style Sites!



28 JanEye Makeup Designs



 

Eye makeup designs

Dreamy eyes always signaled romantic ideas of the person. Artists and lovers are always associated with the dreamy look in their eyes. Glance at these makeup tactics to show your romantic attitude to the world. Outline your eyebrows in the shape of a long and complete arch. If your eyes don’t have natural eye colors of light blue, light green, light brown or light yellow; seek the help of contact lenses for a dreamy look. If you are a light colored person apply light pink color eye shadow around your eyelid. If you are a dark skinned person apply dark cream eye shadow around your eyelid. You can apply the darker shade of the eye shadow on your under brows. Clearly draw a line around your eyes with the line extending a little from the corner of the eye.

Make sure that whatever technique or color you choose; you must complement them with your eye shape and color and enhance them. In terms of colors, remember that light colors highlight, while dark ones recede. Natural eye shadows typically come in singles or in color-coordinated combinations. Find one that is pigmented and that will match your eye shape, size and color. When applying your eye shadow, remember to sweep the lightest shade (your base color) first over the entire area from the lash line up to the brow. This will hold the color can and also prevent creasing.

The application of eye makeup is not always easy. No matter what type of eye makeup you are using, you need to first have your design set. Once you have done that, consider these tips to apply eye makeup. Eyeliner: The first thing that the cheerleading eye makeup application needs to take into consideration is that of eyeliner. Use liquid eyeliner for a defined, clean look. Follow your lash line carefully. Select colors that will stand out, too. Eyeshadow: The easiest area to make changes for your cheerleading eye makeup look is through the eye shadow. Here, use school colors, a variety of hues and keep the glitter in. Glitter in your eye shadow is a great way to spark the audience into looking at your eyes.

The goal of this classic, common design is to apply a lighter eye shadow color to the lid area and a deeper color in the crease slightly blending it upward.  Applying the lighter color to the entire lid will make your lid look larger and brighter thus creating a rested appearance. You may also reverse this order, which can be helpful for those with large eyelids or protruding eyes.



24 JanGet Rid of Dandruff – the Cure

Get Rid Of Dandruff


Dandruff is a mysterious ailment. Dandruff is due to the excessive shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp. Most cases of dandruff can be easily treated with specialized shampoos. Dandruff is not an organism like lice; it is just dead skin that accumulates in the scalp. Dandruff is unlikely to be the cause of hair loss. Dandruff can happen at any age but is most commonly found in people between the ages of 12 and 80. Dandruff is the result of the normal growing process of the skin cells of the scalp. Shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp at an excessive rate, is the result of the normal growing process of the skin cells of the scalp. Dandruff is an itchy, annoying and persistent skin disorder of the scalp. A dark shirt and dandruff just simply don’t go together! There is nothing more embarrassing than to have someone brush white flakes off your new black sweater or denim jacket. Dandruff is a global phenomenon and many people find that dandruff can cause social or self-esteem problems. Common older literature cites the fungus Malassezia furfur (previously known as Pityrosporum ovale) as the cause of dandruff.

This fungus is found naturally on the skin surface of both healthy people and those with dandruff, it has recently been shown that a scalp specific fungus, Malassezia globosa, is the responsible agent. Hormones may also be involved, because dandruff usually starts after puberty and is more common in men than women. Oily hair and scalp. Malassezia feeds on oils in your scalp. For that reason, having excessively oily skin and hair makes you more prone to dandruff. Contact dermatitis. Sometimes sensitivities to certain hair-care products or hair dyes can cause a red, itchy, scaling scalp. Another skin condition that affects the scalp is called Psoriasis. Inflamed red patches begin to appear, covered by silvery-white scales. This often also affects skin around the ears, knees and elbows. Dandruff is often known as “dry scalp”, but people with oily scalps tend to suffer the most. An oily scalp also supports the growth of P. ovale. Dandruff is a chronic condition that can almost always be controlled, but it may take a little patience and persistence.

There are plenty of home remedies for dandruff: rubbing a cut onion on your head, massaging your scalp with three-day-old cheese, rinsing with vinegar. Garlic and oil of oregano are also excellent for fighting dandruff. Try using one of these shampoos daily until your dandruff is controlled, then cut back to two or three times a week. Shampoos containing salicylic acid (Ionil T) help eliminate scale, but they may leave your scalp dry, leading to more flaking. Using a conditioner after shampooing can help counter dryness. Alternating hot and cold water on the head increases circulation to the scalp. Yoga headstands will also help with circulation. Exercising out in the fresh air will also help with circulation to the scalp. Brush your scalp carefully to loosen scales before shampooing. Anti-fungal/anti-dandruff shampoos containing ketoconazole have been shown to be more effective than zinc pyrithione. Selenium sulfide been reported as the most effective of the tested shampoos at treating dandruff.

Get rid of dandruff

1. Hair gels and other hair products can irritate the scalp in some people.

2. Do not scratch your scalp. dandruff sufferers who scratch, using an electron microscope that magnifies 400 times.

3. Avoid dyeing your hair (unless you absolutely must).

4. Massage some of the liquid onto your scalp three times a week. Do not rinse it out.

5. Look for a shampoo containing tea tree oil.

6. The most effective treatment is an anti-yeast shampoo containing ketoconazole, which you can buy from a chemist without a doctor’s prescription.

7. Get plenty of omega-3 fatty acids.

8. Try a tea tree oil shampoo.



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