Katori Wax Vs Threading facial Hair The “Katori Wax “ which is still offered in regular and ‘Chinese’ Salons ( the high end salons are not offering these anymore as they find it outdated ) is an easier option for removing hair on the upper lips, side burns and chin and sometimes cheek areas. As the name suggests it is wax which comes in a metal bowl which is directly heated over the flame and once it cools to a bearable heat , the wax is applied on the facial hair. The hot wax is applied over the hair and tapped till its cooled and you can feel the wax turning tight. The cooled wax is slowly pulled off in the reverse direction and the hair stuck along with the wax is removed. But since it does involve a bit of hot wax and reverse pull of the hair most of the ladies prefer threading as an easier and pain free option. If you examine the pros and cons of waxing and threading, both of them are equally good to remove facial hair. 1. Katori wax helps in removing the hair from the follicle level whereas threading is superficial. 2. With waxing the hair growth is reduced (depending on the rate of the hair growth ).But when it comes to threading the chance of hair growth can be anywhere between 15 to 20 days - which means another visit to the parlour. 3. Large areas of the facial hair should not be waxed as it can cause rashes and lead to infections. Threading can be done anywhere but when it comes to the sideburns it is not quite practical to thread it, as it can hurt your skin and it would not be possible to remove most of the excess hair. Quick tip:But all this is based on the skin sensitivity which varies from person to person. So you could find a healthy option of combining both the methods. You could use the Katori wax on the side burns and thread your upper lips and chin or wax the sideburns and chin and thread your upper lips. Either ways the choice of waxing vis a vis threading facial hair is a pocket friendly and pain-free option to remove facial hair.We will post details as to how you can DIY removal of facial hair at home the next time...
Tips for Baby Soft Hands Tips for Soft and Smooth Hands:The Hand That Rocks the Cradle Is the Hand That Rules the World" a poem by William Ross Wallace that praises motherhood is also actually managing the household chores, kids, lunch, school projects etc. etc.So don’t you think those wonderful hands deserve some pampering and care to prevent them from aging and turning rough? Check out these simple and useful tips for soft and smooth hands. 1. First and foremost avoid harsh detergents and stick to mild detergents when washing dishes and use gloves to protect your hands. 2. Use Almond oil and massage your hands with it at the end of the day after you are done with your work. 3. Sea Salt , honey and baking soda scrub is great way for soft and smooth hands. 4. Moisturize your hands with a good cream or hand lotion before going to bed. 5. Mix Oatmeal , glycerin and olive oil together and massage your hands and leave it on your hands for a half an hour and the same thing can be applied on your face too! 6. Check out this useful tip with ingredients available in your kitchen for softer and smooth hands…
Food For Gorgeous Skin Every woman has the desire of owning a soft, shining and clear skin. In the process of attaining this gorgeous skin, a lot of women end up using chemicals. This causes pimples, roughness, acne and other problems. It is always good to choose natural methods to enhance beauty. We have compiled 8 food items that will materialize in enhancing your skin. Take a look !!! Tropical Fruits : Consuming tropical fruits like Guava, Papaya, Kiwi and Pineapple will help in improving the vitamin C content in your body and also gives a beautiful skin texture. Almonds : It is important to eat a handful of almonds every day to keep your skin healthy and great. It also builds a lot of glow to the skin. Broccoli : Broccoli is one ingredient that is high on Vitamin C and E which is important to keep your skin healthy and supple. It is also a good anti-oxidant. Vitamin C helps in skin glow and Vitamin E helps in protecting your skin membrane from UV rays. Whole Grain Pasta and Breads : Whole Grain Pasta and Breads are high on Selenium. Selenium helps in protecting your skin from environmental damages especially pollution. Our skin is generally vulnerable to pollution and whole grain food supplements are always the best choice. Carrots : Carrots are an evergreen choice for good skin. Carrot contains Vitamin A which helps in healing damaged skin tissues and materializes in skin repair. Carrots can protect your skin from harsh sun rays as well. Raw carrots or juice once in a day is absolutely advisable. Pumpkin Seeds : Did we ever know that Pumpkin Seeds are amazing for skin ? Pumpkin seeds contains Zinc and this helps in protecting cell membrane. Pumpkin Seeds also help in skin renewal. Fish : In order to fortify your skin, do consume fishes like Salmon, herring, mackerel, sardines, anchovies, and rainbow trout which contains omega–3 fats. Fishes help in keeping toxins away. It is a very healthy diet for fabulous skin. Water : Water is an all-time best source for gorgeous skin. Drinking ample quantity of water helps in the functioning of all your body parts. Consumption of H2O helps in bringing out a glow in your skin.
10 Beauty Tips For Your Eyes Most women are gifted with great eyes. They use their eyes to express every possible feeling. Eye make up is pretty delicate but is very important to enhance and uplift the brightness of the other parts of your face. Here are some useful and simple beauty tips for the most precious part of your body, EYES !!! 1. Place your eye-liner in a freezer 15 minutes before applying it. This will prevent the eye liner from crumbling. 2. Heat your lash curler with a hair dryer for 8 to 10 seconds before using it. This will help you get more curlier and cuter lashes. 3. Sprinkle some hairspray on a toot brush or a mascara wand and gently brush your eyebrows with it. In this way, even the most uncontrollable eyebrows will fall in place. 4. False Lashes are a perfect choice to make your eyes look all the more gorgeous during any special occasion. Only make sure, that the false lashes are equally like with the natural one. 5. Keep a variety of brushes handy before starting an eye make up, especially while applying a multi-colored eye shadow. 6. Temporary lenses are available in different colors. Use one of them to make your eyes look appealing. 7. Drinking adequate amount of water is important for sparkling and glowing eyes. 8. Omega 3 supplements after a doctor's consultation can help in maintaining healthy eyes. 9. Keep wool pads dipped in cold tea decotion on your eyes for a refreshing feel. 10. Grate fresh apples and squeeze the juice through a muslin cloth, soak cotton pads in the juice and place on closed eyes. This will remove the stress applied on your eyes.
Tips For Shiny Hair Long and shiny hair is the dream of every woman. However, lack of nourishment and pollution is leading to hair loss and roughness in many of them. It is difficult to take sensitive care of our hair on a daily basis but here is a simple and effective method that needs to be practiced once in a week to make your hair look shiny, soft and nourished. Components Required : 2-4 Eggs Olive Oil - Sufficient enough to cover the egg yolk Shampoo Method : 1. Crack the eggs safely and gently separate the yolk and shift it to another bowl. 2. Add Olive Oil just enough to submerge the yolk. 3. Whisk the yolk and olive oil until it perfectly blends together. Shampoo your hair with mild warm water and add this mixture on to it. Let this mixture stay on your hair for 5-10 minutes and then rinse your hair well with warm water. Once this process is done, rinse your hair again with cold water. You can see a visible difference in the texture of your hair in just a month !!! Take Care !!!
Tips to Hide Receding Hairline One of the common problems women face after their 30s is the receding hairline in the crown area. There are many causes attributed to this hair loss which includes, hormonal imbalance, onset of menopause, infections in the scalp, excessive use of medication for treating gynecological problems, over use of hair styling tools, perming and excessive pulling of hair Medication can cure this visible problem, but you could also try these tips to cover your crown area to avoid the thin look. Part your hair and let it naturally fall on your face. Avoid pulling your hair backwards as it will further emphasize the problem area. The other way to hide a receding hairline in women is avoiding taut ponytails or buns (although they help in lifting your face). Go for lose and messy traditional ponytails, which will ensure a healthy scalp and hairline. Use bangs to hide balding or thinning hairline. Blunt and straight bangs i.e. haircuts just above your face are a great way to cover your forehead. You can also try side swept bangs as they can hide your hairline. Try a shorter hair cut that will reduce the contract between the rest of your hair and your hairline that is receding. Try using hairband to cover the foreline , but this can be worn depending on the dress you wear The last option would be to go for wigs that can be washed, flat ironed, curled, etc.
Golden Bath with Marigold Petal Scrub Marigold Bath Scrub: No Indian household is complete without the Marigold floral decoration and as the festivities end, these beautiful garlands adorning your door frames and walls are pulled down once they start drying. Those with gardens might keep some flowers and let them dry and use the seeds again for planting new marigold plants, while the rest are thrown away. Just like rose petals, the petals of the marigold flower are also used in beauty masks and packs. Marigold flower extract is used to prevent wrinkles by stimulating the collagen production in the body and also has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. And you could use either the yellow or orange petals. Try this wonderful Marigold Bath Scrub using fresh marigold petals which are available easily in the local markets. This pack is great for those who have oily skin and helps in cleansing the greasiness from the body. What you need: A big cup of crushed fresh Marigold ( Yellow or orange) petals. ½ Tbs of dry Amla (gooseberry) powder. 1 Tbs of lemon juice. ½ Cup of fresh Curd . Procedure: Take ½ Tbs of Amla ( Gooseberry) powder, 1Tbs of lemon juice and the ½ cup of curd .Mix this into a paste. To this mixture add the crushed fresh Marigold petals to get a smooth consistency. You can crush the flowers in mortar and pestle (adding a few drops of water) so that you get a moist paste from the petals. You could first apply this mask to the face .Avoid the lips and under eye area and leave it to dry. Meanwhile take the rest of the paste and apply it all over the body in circular motions for about 15 to 20 minutes. Once you have applied it all over the body just leave it for 5 minutes so that the marigold pack sinks in. Wash of the pack with warm water and pat dry for that silky and golden feel!
Do you have smelly pierced ear holes? Smelly Ear Holes: A common problem which we ladies have is that strange stink coming from your pierced ear holes. And when you wear other metallic earrings it could also lead to a dry skin layer formed near the lobes. For those who are allergic to metals other than gold and silver, this could lead to bleeding and when the dry skin layer or scab is cleaned the bleeding starts again. The smell attributed to behind the ear-hole lobes has many reasons: First being the accumulation of dead skin cells, soap, lotion, hair products, natural body oils over a course of time Prolonged wearing of the same earring for many days and that too if it’s the screw type earrings. When you wear inferior quality metallic earrings, the metal tends to irritate the skin and cause the smell and for some people lead to bleeding as mentioned above. OK so now we have figured out the reason behind the stink so how do we prevent the annoying smell?Check out these tips to help you keep your ear hole clean and fresh: • Like many of you have been doing -periodically cleaning the pierced ear holes with warm water and moist cotton. • Frequently changing your earrings and avoid tightening the screw behind till the last thread. • Avoid wearing cheap quality earrings for too long no matter how stylish you want to look. • Cleaning your pierced holes with an alcohol based solution, like a perfume, after shave or Listerine which is also said to clean the gunk faster. • Also clean the gold earrings with the solution and then store them so that you don’t put the earrings away and wear the same smelly things. • Take a neem twig and make it thin enough to fit into your pierced holes and run it through to clean anything in the hole. You could also use a tooth pick instead, if you can’t get your hands on a neem twig. • Occasionally leave the ears earring -free and give them some Oxygen to breathe. For those with multiple ear piercings, guess you need to follow the above steps more often to avoid a smelly Earline!!! DO share your feedback and suggestions for keeping your ear lobes clean.
Holy Scrub to Remove Facial Hair Natural Facial Hair remover:Ancient Ayurveda, suggest the use of salt and turmeric to remove unwanted facial hair. Turmeric which is used for cooking and in our Poojas and prayers ,also doubles up as an antibacterial and is known to remove hair from the skin. How many of us remember our grandmothers making a paste of Gram Flour, Turmeric and Milk and applying it on us on a lazy Sunday morning? It is a proven fact that turmeric when applied on skin from a very early age is known to have prevented body and facial hair among young girls. Your grandmother is a probably a testimony to that! The process takes more time when compared to chemical hair removers but is definitely safe and gentle on the facial skin. What you need: 5 tablespoons of powdered sea salt 6 tablespoons of fresh organic turmeric ( avoid the packed ones ) 5 tablespoons of raw milk What should I do? Mix the above ingredients in a glass bowel. It should form a thick paste and should not be runny. Before applying this paste wash and dry your face. Take a small quantity of the paste and slowly rub in circular motion in the area where the hair is. After rubbing it in let it dry and slough away the dried paste after it dries completely. Doing this has dramatic results only when done continuously till the results are visible. Do try and benefit from this natural and homemade epilator!
3-Steps for Soft and Fair Knees DIY for fair knees:For those who have been naughty and were made to kneel down as a punishment in school, would also remember the dark patches on the knees. Not a pleasant sight anymore especially if you are into wearing skirts and shorts, this dry and dark skin on the knees can be lightened and treated to get back soft and fair knees with this simple 3-step DIY treatment at home…Bleaching- Exfoliating- Moisturizing Mantra! We know that you know about this mantra which is meant for your face , but these simple steps can also be followed for your knees. Bleaching: Any gentle crème or gel bleach would do. Apply the bleach all over the knees .Wait don’t just clean it right away Exfoliating: After the bleach has done its work take a good scrub or make your own salt and granulated sugar scrub ( 1:1 spoon ratio) and scrub the bleach and dead skin away. As per the Bleaching product instructions mentioned you should not apply soap or any cream for a day. So once you have done the first 2 steps, you need to wait for another day for step 3. Moisturizing: Use a good, branded moisturizer which has skin lightening agents so that they keep the skin white and soft.This has to be done evry day before you go to bed. General Tips: 1. Follow this 3-step procedure once a month with moisturizing as a follow up every day. 2. Scrub and moisturize your knees as regularly as you moisturize your lips and elbows. 3. Apply a sunscreen on your knees at least 20 minutes before stepping out in the sun. 4. Take vitamin A-rich diet (beetroot, carrots and watermelons, as it aids in protecting skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays. 5. Avoid wearing skirts in winters and when the weather is cold and dry (obviously not when it is freezing, we were referring to those who live in tropical climates) 6. Apply coconut oil or olive oil before you bathe, as oil keeps the skin soft and supple. For smooth and supple elbows click here...
One Shot Mask for Three Under Eye Problems Natural remedy for under eye problems: We all have read enough about remedies for dark circles and puffiness under the eyes…the sliced cucumber, potato slices, tea bags and cold spoons etc. Yes they do work! But we also found this interesting remedy which can help cure dark circles, puffiness and wrinkles under the eyes. This DIY eye mask is easy to make and use for treating these 3 under-eye problems. Simple all you need is an apple, cucumber and a vitamin E capsule (available at the pharmacy). Take the slice of a green (peeled) Cucumber and a peeled fresh red Apple piece and blend in a food processor or blender. To this paste squeeze the oil from the Vitamin E capsule and mix it well. After washing your face apply the pack under the eyes. Take soft cotton patches or balls and dip them in ice cold water and remove excess water. Note they should be wet but not dripping. Put this wet cotton over the pack and rest for 15 minutes. Remove the pack gently with the wet cotton and pat dry. How is this beneficial? Cucumber naturally reduces under-eye puffiness. Apples are an excellent source of alpha-hydroxy acid, which works as a natural skin lightener. The vitamin E oil helps in keeping the skin soft and prevents wrinkles. The cold cotton patch helps to reduce the under-eye circles caused by exhaustion or stress and effective absorption of the pack. Tip to prevent puffiness: Try sleeping with your head elevated to discourage fluid pooling under your eyes which causes puffiness.
Iron those Wrinkles away with Ice cubes Ice Cubes for Wrinkles: Fine lines and wrinkles on forehead are the first signs of an aging skin. The wrinkles and lines show up once the skin starts losing moisture and elasticity. It may be due to long exposure in the sun without proper skin care, the natural process of aging, stress or other factors. Fortunately there are things you can do to lighten the wrinkles on forehead and delay them from showing up. Many grandmothers swear by this old beauty ritual.The Humble ice cube ! Simply rub your face with an ice cube before heading out the door and you will see that your skin glows and also wards off wrinkles. Ice cubes can reduce the size of pores and minimize their appearance. If your skin is oily, this practice can help balance that out and enhance the look of your skin. Also, a cold treatment like this can keep the skin looking rejuvenated and refreshed.You also can do it before bed time once you have applied your night cream for added benefit. Quick Tip: If you think applying the ice cube is tough try this instant refresher. Take a soft cloth napkin or turkey hand towel and dip it in ice cold water and squeeze out the water. Put this cold pack on your face- it gives an instant jolt to the facial skin, refreshes your skin and closes your pores also. You can do this when you come home after a tiring day, not only does this refresh your skin, it also helps in delaying wrinkles.
Baby Wipes for Beach Wavy Hair And you thought we were joking right? No, it’s true and this is a latest and natural way to get wavy hairstyle for those who have plain straight hair. Straight hair can sometimes get absolutely boring and you wouldn’t mind styling your hair differently once in a while, but you are too scared to go for those chemical processes like perming and hot rod curling sessions. We found this simple DIY technique using Baby wipes and yes ONLY BABY WIPES, as they are gentle cleansing tissues and not your regular facial tissues which contain harsh chemicals. So how do you get the waves? Here goes… What you need: Branded Baby Wipes, Styling Crème, Hair Spray and some overnight sleep and patience. What you need to do: 1. Apply the styling crème on your hair and separate your hair into 2-inch sections. You can take as many sections as you want for the waves as long as you don’t run out of the limited wipes in your box. 2. Take a sheet of baby wipe, fold it length wise three times. Take a section of your hair and turn round a section of your hair tightly around it as though it was roller, from the ends upwards to your scalp. 3. Once you've reached your scalp, tie the ends of the baby wipe together. 4. This process should be repeated with all the sections of your hair around your head, making you look like as if you have an exotic hairdo. 5. Sleep with this exotic hairdo overnight ZZZzzzzzz.....and when you wake up in the morning remove the wipes carefully and gently. The edges of the section would have curled up beautifully! 6. Take a fine-tooth comb or your fingers and loosen the style and gently spray over the hair spray while ruffling the layers. Why the Baby wipes: You might wonder why use Baby wipes. Simple! It’s highly damp because it’s used to clean the baby’s you know what. And the best part is you don’t have to wash your hair before styling your hair. Try this quick fix method and get yourself those gorgeous beach wavy hair style !
New Beauty App for Selfie Lovers Beauty App for make up:L’Oreal Paris has recently launched a new app called Makeup Genius, a free app for iPhone and iPad users, which lets you virtually try out new makeup without actually applying the makeup on your skin. Now that’s a great option where you don’t have to try out new products at the mall and waste time and just by a click of the phone you can try in 300 different color cosmetics from the virtual shelves of L’Oréal and the best part is that the app is a free download. How does the Makeup Genius app work? The app converts your phone into a virtual mirror.Take a selfie from your camera phone and use the app that will take the scan of your face. Then the app will apply on your face a selected lipstick shade, eye shadow, eye liner and blush on your face to let you understand which shade actually suits you and how would you look after using it. And another fantastic feature is that it can point to 64 places on your face and add make up accordingly, allows 400 types of lightings and also accepts tilting of the face !
Tips for Happy Hair this Monsoon The rains bring in a lot of respite from the heat and dust and we are ever thankful to the Universe for this pleasant change. There is nothing more wonderful than feeling the drops of rain on your face, but when the hair gets wet is when you feel the itchy and flakiness of the scalp. This leads to a smelly scalp and the hair becomes limp. Just as in summer, the hair also needs TLC and some pampering for nourishment and a healthy bounce. Check out this DIY regime for healthy hair in the monsoons: 1. Oil your hair regularly at least every weekend as this keeps the scalp nourished and strong. Check out this link for oiling your hair the right way… 2. When we get wet in the rain which is unavoidable sometimes we just take a shower and leave the hair to dry by itself or just towel dry it. This leads to the stimulation of the sebaceous glands in the scalp which leads to itchy scalp and sometimes dandruff. So please wash your hair with a mild shampoo to wash of the grime after you reach home. 3. It would be best to trim your hair and keep it slightly shorter than usual as you would be frequently washing your hair in the rainy season. If you are into gymming everyday you need to wash your hair daily so it’s best to get yourself a short hair cut. 4. Avoid blow drying with hot air option, using those curling rods and heating tongs, as the heat from these instruments are a complete no no when it comes to the dampness in the air and your hair styles may not last long enough and could become limp. 5. Avoid eating oily and greasy food and stick to healthy diet with fresh veggies, fruits, salads, warm soups and staying hydrated whether its summer, monsoons or the cold winters. Use an umbrella or wear a rain coat to protect your hair and yourself and just follow these tips for a healthy and happy hair these monsoons.
DIY Beauty Treatment for soft and silky legs Beauty Treatment for legs:So we know facials are for the face and pedicures are for the feet. But what about the thighs and our legs which carry our weight and body? Apart from the overall massage you get for yourself, if you are into spas and therapies it’s equally important to treat your legs to some TLC. When you get your pedicure done and you feel the smooth heels and supple feet you can achieve the same thing for your legs to. Here’s how: First scrub your legs with a strong apricot scrub which is slightly grainier than the ones you use for your face. If that works out to be expensive, take salt and sugar in equal quantities with a good moisturizer and rub vigorously all over your legs and in between the thighs. Work hard on the cellulite parts also. After that, use almond/coconut/olive oil and massage your legs from thighs to the ankles focusing on each part of the leg. This should be done for a good 15-20 minutes. Dip a large turkey towel in Hot water and squeeze out the excess water and apply the towel to your legs, separately dipping and squeezing for each leg. After the steam make a mixture with fresh aloe vera gel and vitamin E oil and apply it to your legs. If you have dark inner thighs make a separate pack with lemon juice, milk and honey and apply it there as natural bleach. TIP:You can use this regularly to remove the darkness in between the thighs. Wash of the pack cleanly and pat dry with a soft towel for those soft and silky legs!
Foundation for Dark Skin Tones With Nandita Das endorsing Dark Is Beautiful we totally agree with her. Some of the most beautiful women in the world have been dusky, starting from Rekha to Bipasha Basu, from Kajol to Priyanka Chopra … And if you look at singers like Beyonce Knowles and J Lo they all look gorgeous with their dark andbronzed skin tones. So apart from their natural beauty which is enhanced with makeup, you probably wonder about the makeup used for these beauties. Now with dark skin tone varying from really dark to caramel dark you need to figure out your skin tone. Simple if you fall into the tan to light brown complexion range, you mostly have yellow undertones and if you fall in the medium to deep skin complexion range, you most likely have neutral to warm brown undertones. Choose a good makeup brand like L’Orieal, Mac, or Cover Girl which have ideal shades for the dark skin tones and do a test on the face. Do not test it on your fingers or the top of your palm. And you need to check if this blends well with your skin and doesnt look cakey or like a patch.Since most of the dark skin tone people have oily skin it would be better if you choose the mineral make up and not the liquid foundation which could make you look more oily.The same priciple works for the bronzed skin tones. So go get your foundation for a gorgeous skin and make up! Dark is Beautful...
How to glow like a bride Turmeric Face Mask:The Turmeric spice powder has long been known for its medicinal and beautification properties. Apart from being an excellent anti bacterial it also has the power to tighten facial pores which is an important anti aging regime.Check out this easy DIY face mask for skin tightening. What you need: • 1 teaspoon freshly pounded Turmeric Powder • 2 tablespoon Whole Wheat Flour • 2 tablespoon Milk • ½ teaspoon Honey Mix the dry ingredients first in a glass bowl and then add the liquids, i.e milk and honey and mix into a nice paste. Apply this paste till it dries and becomes hard. The reason why we use whole wheat is because it acts as a drying agent and Turmeric if applied directly can be very harsh on the skin. TIP: If Turmeric is mixed with milk cream it makes a great pack for dry skin textures and if applied with the above ingredients it makes for a good face mask for oily skin textures. Turmeric is applied to the bride the day before she gets married ( when she is officially made a bride) and this is suppose to be the secret of her glowing skin in the days of yore. So get back to nature and benefit from the age old beauty secrets of our grannies!