Archive for October, 2009

HAIR STYLING TIPS

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Style your hair with care with these tips:

1. Never use a blow dryer on dry hair.

2. Cut your hair frequently. It is better to trim a minimal amount of hair often, than it is to cut off a whole lot once a year, as your hair stays in healthier condition.

3. If you want a change of style but want to keep the length, get your hair cut in long layers. This also helps remove spilt ends.

4. Use rubber bands that are covered with fabric when you want to tie up your hair. This reduces breakage.

5. Natural bristle brushes are preferable to plastic and polyester bristles. They are gentler on the hair. Unless your brush has natural bristles, you should never brush wet hair, as wet hair tends to snap easily.

6. If you blow-dry your hair right, there is no reason why it cannot look as good as salon-blow-dried hair. The trick is to blow-dry your hair in sections.

7. If you section it well, you should be done after 11 or 12 sections, and it should not take you more than fifteen minutes. However, if you randomly section your hair, it may take a lot longer, so be systematic about it. Another reason to stick to systematic sections is that you will not be blow-drying hair that is already dry, and in this manner you will reduce damage to your hair.

8. Stick to making sections with the help of horizontal and vertical partings to your hair, and doing blocks at a time.

9. Make a horizontal parting two inches above the back of your head. Part the rest of the hair in the center, and pile up each side on top and clip it up, using one clip for each side.

10. Divide the loose hair into two sections, and blow-dry each section with the help of a round brush.

11. If your hair is very curly, it helps if your blow dryer has a flat nozzle attachment to better direct air.

12. Move the blow dryer along the length of your hair along with your brush.

13. After you have got the bottom done, keep moving upwards in sections, until you have finished all your hair. Simply use horizontal and vertical partings to section your hair.

14. If you are using a straightening iron to straighten your hair, use it with care, and use it sparingly. It can be very damaging if used often, and if you do not follow up with extra care for the hair.

15. On the other hand, if you are using a curling iron, don�t place the iron at the ends of your hair. Place it around four inches above the ends, and then feed the ends into the iron. Hair ends are the most fragile part of your hair, and in this manner you reduce the damage to the hair ends as you avoid prolonged high heat exposure.

16. Wearing a leave-in conditioner at all times keeps the hair moisturized and also helps prevent damage caused by exposure to sunlight.

Leather Work

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Indian craft never ceases to surprise. It has kept on gifting us with amazing art and craft works over the centuries. We have talked about different crafts existing in India. Some of them have only flourished with the passage of time. Manu sub-urban and rural parts of India will surprise you with the treasure of craft they have mastered. It is only now that, most of them are being recognized and promoted. One of the ancient Indian craft is leather tanning. It is widely prevalent in rural parts of India. An old hereditary craft, it is said to be in existence even before 3000 B.C. even our Rishis and Sadus used to sit on the mats made out of the animal skins.

In the initial days, skins of tigers and deer were used for tanning. Now a day, it is primarily for footwear fashion and leather dresses. Most of the traditional leather products have always remained in demand and thus slightly heavy on pockets. Traditional ones have original and very colorful many designers love to do brocade or decorated textiles on these leather products.

Region wise, it is tough to choose any one in particular for special mention. But we can talk about Kolhapuri chappals that are known for comfort and style. It is from the Maharashtra region. Similarly, Rajasthan has given us lutti or mojadi. It is a sort of fashionable footwear item. Lutti is designed and embroidered in attractive fashion. Some of them are even studded with fascinating designs. Jodhpur and Jaipur are quite famous for leather products.

Sunglasses

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

One of the most important things that men and women use to accessorize our apparel is a pair of shades. Shades add a lot of style to your attire but that’s not their main function.

Adding attitude to your outfit is not what sunglasses are primarily designed for. They go a long way in protecting your eyes as well and making you look stylish is secondary.

It is very important and crucial for every individual, men and women, to realize that fake and low priced glares can damage their eyes. Most of us aren’t aware of this and usually ignore this. Our eyes are the most delicate organs of our body. The main factor to look into while buying sunglasses is the UV i.e. the ultra violet protection factor and not how stylish they are.

Doctors have concluded that according to research, sunglasses are a must for people who are on the go during the day. It is advisable to wear sunglasses even on cloudy days since the UV rays are still capable of damaging our eyes.

The harmful effect of these rays can affect our skin and hair also. So you should not compromise on shades that do not provide complete protection. The UV 400 sunglasses provide maximum protection from the Ultra Violet rays and are recommended by experts and doctors.

Why to go to a fashion store?

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Fashion stores bring great opportunity for you to choose your favorite item from the vast collections. You may get any color, any design in such stores. Such freedom, you won’t get at any other place.

Fashion stores offer items of various brands. Therefore, it makes your way easy to grab the best item. If you’re searching for any specific brand, fashion stores would help you to get that product from that brand.

You are fully independent in using the trial room while choosing any fashion dress. Thus, you can measure the dress properly. In such cases, always take your friend with you. His or her complement would help you to buy the best dress.

While choosing footwear and other fashion accessories, fashion stores are with you then also. Luxury items are available with them. Grab the suitable one and enhance your style.

If you buy your product from a fashion store, you can get the facility to alter it too. Fit it in your own size and look fabulous.

Fashion stores provide several offers. These may be discounts, free offers, etc. Actually, the stores get such offer from the fashion house. Their offer scheme and other benefits, you can enjoy through such fashion shops.

Makeup Tips

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

The best way to know which make up will bring out the best in you and which will not, can only be determined through trial and error method. So, do not hesitate to experiment with cosmetics and colors until you find the right one for yourself.

Knowing the product range that suits your skin type is very essential. Do not compromise on cosmetics, you will be applying these directly on your skin and your skin is delicate.

You can experiment with different shades of eye shadows and blushers, and plan makeup in a way that would complement your hair color.

Getting the right makeup tools is also an important part of makeup. So you must always ensure that you have make-up sponge, powder brush, blusher brush, eye shadow brush, eyebrow tweezers, lip brush and eyelash curlers in your cosmetics bag.

For your eye make up, choosing eyeliners that would suit your eye color would be the best idea. You can use kohl or kajal to enhance the shape of you eyes. Application of false eyelashes and eye shadow will enhance the effect.

Never wear make up for long stretches of time. Remember your skin needs to breathe. If you have to use make up very frequently, have a rigid cleansing, toning and moisturizing routine in place. This will help to keep your skin firm, and radiant.

While applying any kind of foundation or base make up, use a cosmetic sponge, slightly dampened, to blend it well onto the skin. Always give all angles of your face a final check in the mirror to ensure that no unnatural lines are showing.

If you are using more than one shade of base make up to highlight the different areas of your face, make sure that the shades are merged well. The two shades should not stand out.

Always keep stick, liquid or cream concealers handy. These are great ways of hiding blemishes, scars and dark spots on your face. Apply on the area concerned (under eye regions too) after application of foundation. Finish it off with a dash of powder to give the well blended look.

Choosing lip-gloss and lipsticks is another integral part of ensuring you have the correct makeup. Opt for ones which have moisturizers in them to keep your lips nourished. One of the popular lip make up application techniques is to dust your lips with a light powder. Outline your lips with lip liner and use lip brush to fill in with lipstick. Blot over tissue paper to make your lipstick last longer and also to get a matte finish. Choose colors that complement both your hair and skin color. For more hair tips surf the beautytipshub.

GET RID OF DANDRUFF

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

Everyone is experiences the dandruff problem some time in their life. Summer is the season which makes you sweat a lot thus giving you an oily and sticky scalp. On the other hand too much of dryness in the scalp can also lead to dandruff. The skin of the scalp is sensitive. Dandruff is nothing but the excessive shedding of dead cells of the scalp. Human body gets rid of dead cells occasionally. Loosing some amount of dead cells is normal but large amount of flaking could lead to irritation and redness. Dandruff is the accumulation of the dead skin in a large amount.

The market is full of products that can get you rid of dandruff. But if you want to stay away from strong chemical products then there are many natural ways to cure dandruff. These have been developed and have evolved over time. But before you try any method you must ensure that you are following the right diet pattern.

Dandruff can be easily cured by adopting some natural remedies. Explore your kitchen and you will find many solutions to cure dandruff right there. Following are some simple remedies to get rid of dandruff naturally.

Soak a spoon of fenugreek seeds in water overnight and then grind it into a fine paste in the morning. Apply it all over the scalp and rinse it off after half an hour

Add a teaspoon of lime juice into the mug full of water and rinse you hair with this solution immediately after washing your hair

Boil beetroot in water and apply the solution to the scalp with a cotton ball every night before going to bed

Massage your hair gently with curd and rinse after half an hour

Apply a mix of lime juice and amla juice to the scalp. Keep it overnight and wash next day

Rinse your hair with one part Cider vinegar diluted with three parts of water

Massage your scalp gently with warm coconut oil twice a week

Apply Aloe Vera gel all over the scalp for half an hour before taking a bath

Massage the scalp with olive oil and keep it overnight

Mix a tablespoon of limejuice and crushed garlic. Apply it all over the scalp and rinse after 10-15 minutes

Soak a few neem leaves in hot water, filter, cool and rinse your hair with this water

Apply onion juice all over the scalp and wash it off after half an hour with shampoo.

Best Dior Handbags

Saturday, October 10th, 2009

One of the most amazing and unique handbag collections created under the glorious name are the Dior Handbags. Their name offer a full description of their appearance and the similarity is stunning. The details and the stitching featured on any of the Dior fashion accessories are perfect. Every detail is flawless, this is why they are considered luxury items.

Nowadays, as people love to keep pace with recent fashion trends, they always prefer purchasing such accessories which are elegant, attractive that satiate all of their requirements. Talking about handbags, women love to change them frequently, so in such cases, Replica Dior Handbags are the best choice for them as they are fashionable, obtainable in numerous vibrant colors, designs and sizes and are available at inexpensive prices. Our Christian Dior Replica Handbags are the duplicate versions of the original ones, and are available at comparatively lower prices than the original ones. These handbags are widely used for gift purpose as Christian Dior replica bags are gifted between friends and relatives at several auspicious occasions.

Baby Fashion Tips

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

Diwali lights and the lingering festivity of Dushera is adding more zest to the daily living. Dressing babies is a great joy and all of us marvel to see the innocent children dolled up with braids and traditional attire. Baby clothing in India is progressing in a great trend and is getting new ideas each year. Traditional and ethnic blends with modern yarns are a good way to get the best for children’s clothing.

Hair accessories for little girls are a great charm. Imported varieties along with elegant baby clips adorn the tiny heads that is admirable. Matching hair bands come in cloth variety of pure cottons, satin textures, plains, printed and with gold or silver dustings. Molded acrylic or plastic bracelets are a sure way to mix and match neutral accessories with the charm of the flares in ghagras or an anarkali kurta.

Almost all styles are cut in tiny sizes taking inspiration from the adult sizes. The fresh aroma of ghee cooked delicacies along with furnishings in the house sets in the mood for ethnic wear this Diwali. Realizing the need for comfort, many Indian designers or fashion houses also set in clothes are described as fusion wear. This resembles the embroided pants, sequined skirts, tasseled stoles or the motifs that are very clearly Indian and ethnic.