April 29th, 2010 by admin

1 :Experts who can advise you on personalized methods according to your body type should handle first massage.
2 :Use slow and rhythmic movement for massages at home but do not try to treat the aching areas yourself and take professional help instead.
3 :Acupressure is quiet good for relieving muscle pains and tightness. You can learn it and use it at home too.
4 :Aromatherapy uses essential oils to massage the body that enhance body’s healing potential. These oils can be blended to suit your body type and condition to rejuvenate it or treat headaches, migraines and colds along with many other illnesses.
5 :For good body care, combine body treatments with regular massages, aerobics and skin care essentials such as deodorants and liquid soaps.

April 22nd, 2010 by admin

Hairstyles trends in 2010 are seeing a marked change from previous years. The perfectly coiffeured look of recent years is being replaced by a more relaxed and textured look. Well, this is good news for those of you who have been hitting the hot irons to achieve previous years sleek hairstyles and need to give their hair a break.

2010 medium hairstyles trends will still be one of the popular trends in 2010 and it is more of an influence than a look.  Hairstyles for medium length hairstyle is versatile and easy to handle. These hairstyles match most facial shapes and enhance the features of the face. Both men and women have a huge selection of medium hairstyles  For women, there are different hairstyles for medium hair like layers, bob cut, PROM, curls, shag, sedu and many others. In a vast selection of hairstyles, some of the most popular premium media are layers, updos, bun, French twist, perm and bob.

April 17th, 2010 by admin

Your hair could speak volumes about your personality. Carry your hair with elegance; try out some popular and unique hairstyles – hairdos from the old classic varieties to the contemporary hits. There are hairstyles for short and long hair; men and women; for formal occasions, weddings and prom. You could also try out the “Berry magic”, the Whitney Houston hair style or the Naomi Campbell flicking ends.

Before going for a new cut, new style and color, just browse through some of these general tips and advices on cutting, curling, straightening and coloring your hair. You could even change your appearance dramatically with hair makeovers.

Is your hair dry and damaged? Is your hair graying? Are you suffering from hair loss? Follow some of these simple, easy, natural and effective home remedies to maintain the health and vitality of your hai.

April 17th, 2010 by admin

The foot: an interesting part of the human anatomy. When we’re born, they take our footprints, people count our toes and tickle our soles to hear that wonderful baby gurgle. At that amazing age babies can actually take hold of their feet to chew reflectively on their own toes. Long before we’re walking, our parents are cramming them into tiny little leather Oxfords, hiking boots or even tiny running shoes, I guess because they’re just so darned cute. Once we do start walking, we take our feet for granted. They get us where we want to go, and that’s just fine.

But once we’re grown and trying to fulfill our sexual destiny, we become aware of feet as aesthetic accessories. Turns out, they are more than just balancing tools, locomoting appendages. Feet have the surprising capacity to be extremely cute, or they can be downright hideous. Women’s feet are usually nicer than men’s, and the foot fetish is a common obsession among men. In fact, China once made the foot the primary object of female sexual beauty, subjecting women to footbinding because tiny feet were considered the most attractive. We still hold to the ideal of tiny feet, which explains why it’s so hard to find women’s shoes in wider that “B” width. It also describes pointy-toed shoes, stilettos and other fashionable footwear that makes your legs look wonderful, but can turn toes into what one author described as “scrambled monstrosities”.

April 17th, 2010 by admin

Author: Utsav Sarees

What to wear? Will I be able to carry of this dress properly? Is the dress making me look fater? Will my clothes compliment my complexion? God, are there any tips to help women dress better?

Phew! Exhausting questions aren’t they. But these are certain basic queries which often prop up in all women’s minds at one point or another.Often conscious of the fact of not knowing how to dress up according to their respective body types, women end up being dressed up incorrectly, as if their style sense has been murdered.

An hour glass figure is not every women’s pride, many women who do not have a good figure brood over it. But hey! Do not get disheartened as there is a solution for every problem. All women want to look their best, so it is imperative to understand and wear what suits your body.

Distinctive body structure or an enviable body, what ever you have, accept it and create a perfect look for yourself every time you step out, by following these basic dressing tips:-

Dressing tips for short heighten: Remember, good things always come in small packages, so it does not matter if you are short. The key is to make yourself appear taller by wearing the right kind of clothes.

If you wish to wear skirts their length can be till the knee or above the knee length. Kurtas should end at or slightly above the knee. Tops with three-fourth sleeves can be worn. If you are wearing a saree, than better go for high heels. They will make you look tall.

April 17th, 2010 by admin

Maternity Wedding Dress Tips

Most brides have been dreaming about their wedding day for years. If you will be pregnant on your wedding day, you’re wedding won’t be altered as much as some people make out and you can still have the wedding you always wanted.

To help you look your best we have put together some very useful tips to ensure you shine.
Your wedding dress style

Before you can decide what wedding dress style would work best for you, you need to consider how pregnant you will be on your wedding day.

If you are only in the early days of your pregnancy you may not even need a maternity dress and may be able to get that dress that you have always had your eyes on.

* It’s a good idea to have a good dressmaker available in case you need any last minute alterations.
* Avoid wedding dresses that have a tight bodice. Not only will it be restricting, unhealthy and uncomfortable, you will only emphasise your big middle.
* The most fabulous wedding dress styles for pregnant women are empire line and A-line dresses, owing to their looser structure.

Enhance your pregnant body

Brides always look for a dress that enhance their natural assets – so that’s what you should do!

* If you have a great cleavage you might like to show it off. If you are considering a strapless or strappy wedding dress, be sure that you will feel comfortable not wearing a supportive bra. You might want a dress that has sleeves to hide any straps and in case you have gained weight in your arms during your pregnancy.

April 17th, 2010 by admin

Heat exhaustion leads to severe effects on skin and body. Care should be taken to avoid heat exhaustion and keep the body cool. The below tips and technics can be followed meticulously to safeguard from heat durin summer seasons

Get out of the sun, drink plenty of water. Ideally you should have plenty of water atleast half an hour before you go out into the sun.

Eat more fruits and vegetables. This is because they have fairly high water content and good salt balance. Drink diluted electrolytes.

People who sweat heavily tend to loose a lot of potassium and sodium. There are many over the counter electrolyte packs.

Avoid salt tablets, alcohol, caffeine, smoking and do not bare your chest.

Do not suddenly go out into the sun from an air-conditioned room or do the opposite. Learn to acclimatise slowly.

Dousing your head and neck with cold water will help if it is hot and dry.

Use a newspaper, handkerchief or a traditional hand held fan to keep yourself in cool breeze.

Wear light and light coloured clothes. the preferred coloured is white because it reflects the heat. Use cotton or polyester blends because such cloth material can breathe.

April 16th, 2010 by admin

Makeup brushes are valuable tools and require proper care. Though brushes are made with many different hairs and fibers, they generally fall into one of two categories: natural hair makeup brushes or synthetic hair makeup brushes.

Natural hair makeup brushes are made with many different animal hairs. The most common animal hair types are squirrel, goat, sable, and pony. Almost all reputable makeup brush companies harvest the hair in a safe and humane fashion, and the hair is thoroughly treated and sanitized before manufacturing. Synthetic makeup brushes are also made using a multitude of fiber types. Taklon and nylon are two of the more popular fibers used in makeup brushes.

In caring for makeup brushes, it is important to use a makeup brush cleaner. Makeup brush cleansers not only effectively remove makeup and residue from the makeup brushes, they disinfect and kill bacteria that can live in the brushes.

April 14th, 2010 by admin

If you suffer from exceptionally dry skin, instead of looking for the latest beauty secret, what you need is the best lotion for extreme dry skin to help treat your itchy, flaky skin. This list is comprised of proven products that don’t require a prescription. No matter which product you use, key points to remember when battling dry skin include being aware of what you eat and what products you apply on your skin. If you choose skin care products that are too harsh or even a moisturizer not suitable for your skin type, you may exacerbate the problem. When trying a new product, use it on a small area of the skin first before applying it to a larger area. In general, water-based lotions are better cosmetically, but oil-based creams provide an effective barrier to trap moisture. Once you determine the product that works for you, moisturize two times a day to keep your skin hydrated and reduce itching.

April 14th, 2010 by admin

reate an almond milk natural cleanser for oily skin. Combine 2 tsp. almond meal with 5 fl. oz. water, and whip the mixture in a blender for 2 minutes. Strain the whipped mixture through cheesecloth to make it smooth, and store your almond milk cleanser in a bottle. Apply the product to your face and wipe it off with soft tissues daily.

Wash with an olive oil cleanser by combining 2 tsp. olive oil and 1 tsp. honey. Apply the product to your face and neck, and wash it off.

Concoct a conditioning body mask that’s suitable for all skin types. Combine the following ingredients in a blender: 2 tbsp. half-and-half, ½ cup chopped pumpkin flesh, 2 tsp. honey, 2 egg whites, ½ a peach (with skin) and 1/8 tsp. instant coffee. Mix on a low-medium setting for 45 seconds, and spread the mask on your skin. Let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes, then rinse off this skin care product with warm water.