Rabu, 25 Januari 2012

How to Long Your Hair


You want to know that how you can take care of your hair in some simple and easy steps, so this the place we are going to tell you that how you can make it possible. For this you have to know about your hair types, weather it is thick or thin or mix hair. When you are confident about your hair type then you can going to choice your shampoo an conditioner according to your hair care care issue.


No matter what you have always to select the thing and product about the hair that should be suitable for hair and should be of good quality. You ant to long your hair for this you have to cut your hair once in a month a little bit in inches for its better position.
You can treated your hair with some good herbal shampoos and other liquidize things. You always tie your hair after cutting it and then you have to tied it regulatory. Clean it regularly and the brush it up daily so the veins of your mind going to be fast and you the blood circulation become good. So you can fasten grow up your hair.

Always keep you hair oily but hair oil should be according to your hair type. When you will keep all these things in you mind you can definitely grownup your hair easily.

Top Five Easy Anti-Aging Tips


There are five things that everyone can do today that will slow down the aging process.  They are relatively quick and quite easy.  As mothers and keepers of the home these are the five things that you should start doing today to keep premature aging away.  After all, we may be the ones raising and caring our family but we want to look good too!
1)      Wear your Sunglasses
2)      Take Care of Your Smile
3)      Know your Number
4)      Take your Vitamins
5)      Challenge Yourself
Wear your Sunglasses
All that squinting from the sun’s rays will cause premature wrinkles to appear around the delicate eye area.  Do yourself and your eyes a favor and take your sunglasses with you as you head out the door.  If you are still considering going out and “running” your errands sans sunglasses, think about this: There is an increased risk of cataracts and macular degeneration due to sun damage that can occur.
Don’t forget to wear your sunglasses in the winter months too!
Take Care of Your Smile
One of the easiest things that you can do for yourself is to take care of your smile.  That means seeing the dentist at least twice a year for your dental check-ups, brushing your teeth at least twice a day (in the morning and before you go to bed), and flossing regularly. 
Did you know that dental decay can lead to cardiovascular disease?
In addition, use a whitening toothpaste daily to nix coffee, tea and other superficial food stains from those pearly whites.  Teeth whitening kits which are sold over the counter are a great way to keep stains at bay.  For deeper stains you may need a professional whitening session from a dental professional.
Remember, our teeth naturally yellow as we age.  Minimize this change by taking care of that smile and look years younger in the process.
Limit the staining effects of your morning cup of java or tea by rinsing your mouth or brushing your teeth after you drink.  
Know Your Number
If you don’t know where you are, how can you know where you are going?  Check your weight at least twice a month (monitor more closely if you are currently working on a weight loss goal).  Extra pounds can have a way of causing people to age more quickly.  Excess weight gain can cause a once vivacious person to become sluggish and lack energy. This by itself has a way of creeping into other parts of your life: self esteem, sexual health and mental health are all negatively affected.  Not to mention the myriad of diseases and other conditions that can result from carrying an unhealthy weight. 
But, how will you know that your weight is creeping in that direction if you don’t check it?  Certainly your clothes will fit more snugly and maybe your “nosey” neighbor will let you know.  Ultimately, it is your responsibility to know your weight and take charge.  Ignoring the numbers on the scale will only amplify the problem.  Remember, naturally our metabolism will slow down as we age.  So be vigilant about checking and knowing your numbers.
Take Your Vitamins
Of course you should take your vitamins daily. It is like an insurance policy for your home.  Would you skip that?  But, that is not what I referring to though.  I am talking about the vitamins for your face.  Your face is the first thing that people see when they see you. Well, if they are looking at you from the front at least.  Besides, cleansing, moisturizing and protecting your skin (with SPF), “hot mamas” should at least be using a retinol cream at night.  Retinol creams contain vitamin A and help keep wrinkles at bay.  A stronger option is a prescription Retin-A cream. 
Both can cause irritation especially in the sun, so be sure to wear your cream at night and consult your doctor if you have any other concerns.
Challenge Yourself
Continuously challenging yourself is good for your brain and is the best anti-aging tip that I can offer.  Research shows that continuous learning is a great defense against Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia.  Besides, as a parent I want to be able to go “toe to toe” with my kids.  I want to be able be able to not feel intimidated when new technology comes my way.  Doing so will keep you independent, keep things interesting, and keep you young!

5 Exfoliating Scrubs You Can Make At Home

Believe it or not, you don’t have to spend a fortune on exfoliating gels, scrubs or creams. Natural ingredients can help improve your skin – so it’s time to raid your kitchen cupboards.
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Here are 5 simple concoctions that should help you feel like you’ve had a course of microdermabrasion.
1. Lemon and sugar
To make your own exfoliating product simply mix lemon juice with sugar and get scrubbing. It might sound strange, but lemon is actually extremely good for your skin and has many anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and anti-aging properties. It’s also loaded with vitamin C (which your skin needs) and contains enzymes thought to improve an oily complexion. What’s more the sugar helps draw moisture into the skin and the fine grains work to remove dead skin cells.
2. Honey and oatmeal
You might get a little messy with this mixture, but it can do wonders for your skin. The great thing about oats is they’re ideal for sensitive skin and are thought to heal and soothe irritations. They also work as a natural abrasive and can be ground up really smooth or left flaky for a rougher mixture. Honey is also a soothing product and helps keep the skin hydrated, so why not give this recipe a go?
3. Coffee ground and olive oil
This concoction is thought to reduce the effects of aging and could compliment a course of Botox. Olive oil has been used in beauty products for many centuries and its antioxidants are believed to keep the skin soft and supple. It was used as a sun cream by the Ancient Egyptians and Greeks and is still one of the main ingredients in many branded products today. Coffee is a natural abrasive and will help unblock pores. It’s also thought to be antibacterial and seems to work well on sensitive skin.
4. Ground almonds and yoghurt
A good exfoliating product should have a course texture as this will help remove dry skin and dead cells. Ground almonds are a brilliant abrasive and contain vitamin E which works to nourish and soften the skin. They can be used on most skin types and should leave you with a soft, non-greasy complexion. The lactic acid in milk is thought to get rid of dead skin cells and this in turn should help clear up blackhead, spots and acne.
5. Sea salt and water
If you want to create a really simple product, simply combine sea salt with water and get scrubbing. Warm water will help open your pores and the fine grains of salt will exfoliate your body. Combining salt with a sticky product such as honey is also effective, but if just want a quick solution to better skin, sea salt and water is ideal.
So there you have it, five natural exfoliating products that you can mix up in your own home, have you got any others which you have tried making yourself?

5 Winter Hair Care Tips

Just like your skin needs extra attention to feel smooth during the winter, your hair also needs some extra care so that it looks shiny and feels soft when it gets cold out. If you skip these steps you may notice that you will experience more hair loss and breakage than you have in the past because your locks will be weaker and more susceptible to damage. You’ll find that it’s not too hard and that the extra work will pay off in time. Here’s what you need to do.
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Don’t Go Out With Wet Hair
Remember when you were a kid and your mom would tell you that you would get sick if you went outside with wet hair? Something else that she didn’t tell you at the time was that the frigid air can actually cause your strands to freeze and break. So not only will you catch cold, you’ll also look as if you’re in need of a haircut. Make sure to go outside with dry hair as often as possible and to always wear a hat to keep your locks safe.
Don’t Over Wash
During the spring and summer we sweat, swim and smell like food from all of those fun barbeques so we tend to wash our hair more often. During the winter this is completely unnecessary as we don’t really do any of these things and our hair gets dirty less often. Simply shampooing twice a week is all you really need for a clean healthy head of hair. Another great point to washing less often is that it will save you time and money so you can move on to other better and bigger purchases.
Condition Frequently
Many women use conditioner on a daily basis to keep their locks soft and manageable. However a simple conditioning isn’t enough for the winter. To get truly luscious locks get a deep conditioning hair mask that will infuse your hair with the nourishment that it needs to be healthy, fight damage from indoor heating and break less. As for your regular conditioner, look for one that says ‘Replenish’ on it so that you know that it will work to reinforce moisture on a regular basis.
Style Less
Of course you want to look your best so every morning you pick up the blow dryer, flat iron or heated curlers and get to work. In general, this is one of the worse things that you can do because applying direct heat to your hair will dry it out in no time flat. If you like to style your hair do it no more than twice a week which shouldn’t be much of a problem since you’re only washing it twice a week now anyway.
Keep Rubbing Down To A Minimum
By rubbing we mean using friction to dry your hair with a towel or wearing a hat that’s on the tighter side. The constant back and fourth of the cloth will make your hair get frizzy and cause breakage. Instead, try patting your hair dry and wear a hat that is slightly loose fitting.
Not as difficult as you thought, right? Have a good winter and stay beautiful.

How to Give a Facial Massage

Facial Massage for Beautiful Skin

Self facial massage benefits an individual mentally and physically. It is a great aid to relieve tensions and mental stress. It helps physically by reducing fatigue and energizing the body. It can be done in few simple steps. Just ensure to keep the massage strokes soft and gentle yet firm.

Facial massage is done to rejuvenate and feel relaxed. Massage helps the skin to get fresh oxygen that is excellent for repairing the dead cells and stimulate the live cells. In addition it also cures many diseases. Hence, it should be carried out for attaining good health and striking looks. Self facial massaging is simple to execute. It can be done on own with simple facial massage techniques.

Ahead of starting the self facial massage clean the face with cleansing milk. It is done so because any dirt stuck on face has to be removed else the dirt will get circulated all over the face along with the massage cream/oil. There are many creams available in the market specially made for facial massage.

Step 1: Apply Oil on Face
Take one tablespoon oil/cream into the palm of one hand and with finger of other hand tap the oil all over the face. Leave the eyes and lips. Facial massage can be done with any cream or oil that suits the skin. All the strokes during the entire massage session must be in upward direction. It must start from the center then moving outwards. All the circular stokes should be in anti-clockwise direction.
Step 2: Massage the Jaw Line
Tap the fingers around the jaw line. Make an "oooh"-shaped mouth and move fingers upward and downward. The strokes must be gentle. This massage stroke helps in minimizing the soft lines.

Step 3: Underneath the Chin
Bring the fingers from mouth area to beneath the chin. Move the finger in small circular movements. This shall augment the blood flow and stimulates the skin cells.

Step 4: Turn to Cheekbones
Gradually move from chin to cheekbones. Press the top of the cheekbones with finger tips and come up to the temples. Do it 4-5 times. Then at the temples rotate the index finger very slowly first in clockwise direction 5-6 times then after in anti-clockwise direction. This shall release all the tensions and stress.

Step 5: Come to the Nose
Apply pressure above the bridge of the nose with the middle finger of both hands simultaneously from both sides. In between, hold for couple of seconds and then release. Ensure to have a soft hand. Next move the index finger of both hands from its respective sides up and down from the nostrils to the middle of both the eyebrows.

Step 6: Time to Massage the Forehead
Start from the center of the forehead and move towards the temples. Move the index finger in anti-clockwise direction applying gentle pressure. Tap the eyebrows with the finger tips to relax for a while. Also rotate the index finger on the closed eyes in anti-clockwise direction very softly.

Step 7: In the End Chance for Ears
At last, move the fingers on the ears from top to bottom. Also behind the ears rub the index finger in upward to downward direction.

All the strokes must be done 4-5 times. It would take not more than 15 minutes to complete the self facial massage. It shall not only enhance the blood flow but most important shall relieve all the worries and relax you completely. Start your day with this gentle facial massage and be energetic for the rest of the day. Have a nice day!

Selasa, 24 Januari 2012

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5 Beauty Treatments That Will Change Your Life


Forget frizzy hair, chipped polish, and other beauty woes with the help of these ingenious treatments.
If your hair is on the curly side, your mood probably dips along with the barometric pressure. A keratin treatment can be a game changer, rendering you frizzproof and free to go about your life despite inclement weather.

How it works: A stylist seals keratin, a conditioning protein, into each strand with a flat iron. “The keratin weightlessly coats the hair, blocking moisture, which is what triggers the chain reaction that leads to frizz,” explains Philadelphia-based stylist Alan Gold.

Where and how much: The treatment is available at salons nationwide. It can cost $150 or more, depending on whether you treat just one area (bangs, for instance) or your whole head.

Results last: Eight to twelve weeks, provided you don’t wash your hair for up to four days following the treatment. You’ll also need to steer clear of shampoos and conditioners with sodium chloride (a.k.a. salt), which breaks the keratin bonds.

A word to the wise: The treatment can release chemical fumes when it’s steamed into the hair, so you and your stylist should wear masks. But fear not, says celebrity stylist Paul Labrecque: “Masks looks scary, but this is actually just safe practice.”

Try this at home: The next generation of frizz fighters are long-lasting serums with special polymers that keep hair smooth through a shampoo or two. They may even help decrease frizz overall the longer you use them. Try Avon Advance Techniques Frizz Control Lotus Shield ($12, avon.com) or John Frieda Frizz Ease 3-Day Straight ($10 at drugstores).