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Aesthetics Salon, Osogbo Osun State, Nigeria

Visit Aesthetics Salon @ MDS Area, Osogbo for all beautification mattazz. Bridal MakeOver,Fixing, Braiding,Ghana Weaving,Safe Manicure and Pedicure(for males and females),Female Haircut, Traditional ''Didi'', Facials and Special Home/Hostel Services and special/profession training. All at an affordable and reasonable prices.

Service/Contact/Feedback Line: 08062759639

Make-Up Artistry and Concepts

2011-12-15T01:41:00.000-08:00

Creativity at its best, you need to develop an instinct that reflects the character or image of an individual under given circumstances. If not films, still there are opportunities galore for a professional makeup artist, right from working in salons, television industry, live theater and fashion photography. A makeup artist's job is highly rewarding with options to even operate as a freelancer. A rapidly growing profession, in today's scenario top makeup artists earn up to hundreds or thousands of dollars a day in recognition of their services.
Makeup Artist Job

Make up artist job entails working on the skin and hair of people to bring a cosmetic or artistic effect. The challenge lies in transforming an individual's look. Makeup can improve, enhance or alter the appearance of individuals. From weddings to beauty pageants, from music videos to theater, from runway shows to advertisements, professional makeup artists can find plenty of opportunities. Make up is used to

Accentuate overall appearance
Effect required skin color, hair, feature changes
Effect age modification - old/young
Create special effects
Transform an individual all together.

A professional makeup artist is truly an artist - who works on your face and transforms it. The flaws are concealed, the strong features are enhanced and the makeup is done to suit the ambience, be it harsh photography lights or an Academy Awards night. A professional makeup artist is trained to analyze face structures, color palettes and skin tone. Hygiene is of utmost importance with use of good quality cosmetics and tools. Some of the skills that go into making a successful makeup artist:

Love working with people
Possess excellent interpersonal skills
Have an optimistic, positive attitude
Have an inherent passion
Have enough patience
Enjoy working under pressure
Mind to work long, irregular hours
Have the talent with strong visual sense and creative expertise

Real beauty comes from within. . .

2011-12-02T03:30:00.000-08:00

Real beauty comes from within. . .

Designer Clothes, wonderful makeup, Branded shoes, people to appreciate your looks...
As much as you like to look beautiful outside, work also on the inside.....

Yes all these make you look pretty & beautiful but they won’t make you feel beautiful.
Because the attributes of the beauty are love, kindness, faith, trust and honesty and a smile with a spark in your eyes makes you feel beautiful.
As quoted by Kahlil Gibran “Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart”…

Real beauty lies in a person whose heart is filled with these attributes. We all are blessed to see such a beautiful person in our life, who have kindness in her face, kindness in her eyes, kindness in her smile. She is none other than our beloved “Mother Teresa”

She changed the world ... and she did indeed accomplish something beautiful for God
She was one of the most intensely profiled celebrities of the last century, who was Born in Yugoslavia and was a shining light for Calcutta
She is the woman who conquered the hearts of people across the world and crossed the barriers of race, religion, creed, and nation

She made the world better place to live with her kindness and love

Today her Missionaries of Charity houses are found in 120 countries, on every one of the world’s populated continents, where 4,500 sisters (and brothers) are working.

What else could be termed as real beauty other than a kind heart which makes everything in its vicinity freshen into joys & smiles.
Being beautiful is not having perfect looks but it is in the perfect thoughts and actions. Beauty lies deep in the heart and soul... Explore the real beauty within yourself.

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2011-11-12T07:47:00.000-08:00

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Beauty Quotes

2011-11-09T05:02:00.000-08:00

How should we be able to forget those ancient myths that are at the beginning of all people, the myths about dragons that at the last moment turn into princesses; perhaps all the dragons of our lives are princesses who are only waiting to see us once beautiful and brave. Perhaps everything terrible is in its deepest being something helpless that wants help from us.

- Rainer Maria Rilke

For I must tell you that we artists cannot tread the path of Beauty without Eros keeping company with us and appointing himself as our guide.

- Thomas Man

Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.

- Rachel Carson

A thing of beauty is a joy forever.

- John Keats

A human being is a part of the whole called by us universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feeling as something separated from the rest, a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.

- Albert Einstein

Do you love me because I'm beautiful,
or am I am beautiful because you love me?

- Oscar Hammerstein, II

Listen to the Exhortation of the Dawn!
Look to this Day!
For it is Life, the very Life of Life.
In its brief course lie all the
Verities and Realities of your Existence.
The Bliss of Growth,
The Glory of Action,
The Splendor of Beauty;
For Yesterday is but a Dream,
And To-morrow is only a Vision;
But To-day well lived makes
Every Yesterday a Dream of Happiness,
And every Tomorrow a Vision of Hope.
Look well therefore to this Day!
Such is the Salutation of the Dawn!

- Kalidasa

When I am working on a problem I never think about beauty. I only think about how to solve the problem. But when I have finished, if the solution is not beautiful, I know it is wrong.

- Buckminster Fuller

Vitamins That Promote Hair Growth

2011-11-03T07:08:00.000-07:00

Vitamins That Promote Hair Growth

There are over 4 million hairs on the average human's head, and these hairs grow over periods of time known as terminal hair growth, or terminal length. The average terminal length of each hair lasts for a 6-7 year period, and then the hair falls out so it can be replaced by a new one. And it's certainly a good thing that these hairs get replaced because they keep your scalp warm – and on other parts of the body – prevent unwanted debris from entering your eyes, ears and nose. With that being said, the hair found on your head is considered to be the most important area of hair on the body!
Unfortunately, many people struggle with hair loss, which robs them of the aforementioned benefits. Thinning hair or going bald is oftentimes a sign of aging, but luckily, hair loss can be slowed or even stopped altogether. If you suffer from hair loss or brittle hair, it may be caused by the improper care of your hair, or a lack of nutrients you are taking in. A person's hair and nails will oftentimes reflect the health of the individual they belong to. Fortunately, there are easier ways of adding the right amount of vitamins and minerals to your diet for healthy hair and nails.
However, before taking any nutritional supplements, it's always best to consult with a physician. This is especially necessary if you are pregnant, or have diseases that could become more serious with improper usage of nutritional supplements. Now that we've established this, here is a list of vitamins you should consider incorporating into your diet for healthier hair, skin and nails.

Iron

Your body uses iron found in red blood cells as a carrier pigeon to bring oxygen to all of the cells found in your body. If the body is deprived of iron, you could become anemic, thus causing you to feel tired or weak. When your body is weak, so is your hair, which leads to damage and breakage; so be sure to increase intake of iron after consulting your physician.

Vitamin H

Vitamin H is also known as Biotin or vitamin B7. All of the vitamins found in the B vitamin family are crucial to healthy hair growth, so vitamin H is no different. Biotin is responsible for turning carbohydrates into energy that the body can use. You should also know that Biotin aids in metabolizing the fats and protein crucial to enhancing and strengthening hair; you can find Biotin naturally in nuts and egg yolks. Another satisfying fact about Biotin is that it may ward off grey hair and hair loss.

Vitamin A

Vitamin A is an antioxidant important for healthy hair because it contributes to the production of sebum (oil) on your scalp. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that maintains and balances out the synthesis of retinoic acid found in your hair follicles. You'll find vitamin A naturally in meat, cheese, eggs, apricots, spinach, fish, liver oil, milk, broccoli, peaches, carrots and cabbage.

Vitamin C

Ascorbic Acid, which is a water-soluble vitamin commonly referred to as vitamin C, is great for hair growth because it's able to build and repair tissue. It’s an antioxidant that smoothes out some of the damage which occurs with inevitable exposure to pollutants that make hair and nails brittle. If you’re not getting enough vitamin C, you may experience hangnails and brittle hair. But as always, it’s important not to take supplements without consulting a doctor beforehand.

Zinc

Zinc is not a vitamin, however, it is found in each and every cell inside of your body. For centuries we have used zinc for its ability to heal wounds quickly, and it works as an antioxidant to cut down the production of free radicals or molecules produced by everyday pollutants. If a zinc deficiency occurs, you will notice white areas on your fingernails; fortunately, this issue is easily solved with a zinc supplement of 8-11 mg. You can also eat veal liver, toasted wheat germ, sesame seeds, tahini (sesame seed butter) and dark chocolate. Make sure to speak with your doctor before adding a supplement to your diet.

Vitamin E

By including vitamin E in your diet, you increase your scalp’s blood circulation. Similar to zinc and vitamin C, vitamin E is an antioxidant that can be found naturally in wheat germ oil, raw seeds and nuts, green leafy vegetables, soybeans, cold-pressed vegetable oils or dried beans. For those who have blood pressure problems, it is very important to discuss vitamin E with your doctor since it can increase blood pressure, which causes serious complications.

Vitamin B5

You’ll be able to find vitamin B5 in a variety of foods including the following: liver, organ meats, egg yolk and vegetables. This particular vitamin is also known as Pantothenic Acid and works in the same manor as vitamin H, and in combination, will create a strong barrier for hair loss. Vitamin B5 fights against grey hair because it contributes to melanin, which is responsible for your hair color.

Inositol

Again, inositol is not considered a vitamin because it's able to synthesize inside of the body, but it still plays a role in keeping hair healthy. Look for foods like cantaloupe, oranges, and melons to find inositol in its natural habitat. The reason why you want to incorporate these foods into your diet is because inositol helps your hair keep its moisture intact.
Above all, remember that your hair and body go hand-in-hand; both need proper nutrients to function and maintain good health. Keeping this in mind, hair found on the body is mostly made up of protein, which is why protein should always be included in your diet. You can find protein in milk, eggs, soy products, beans and yogurt. Also, find foods rich in lecithin to make hair stronger; some foods with lecithin are wheat germ, yeast and calves liver. Simple changes to your diet such as these can reduce hair loss, and promote hair growth over time.

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Real beauty comes from within. . .

2011-11-01T01:37:00.000-07:00

Designer Clothes, wonderful makeup, Branded shoes, people to appreciate your looks...

As much as you like to look beautiful outside, work also on the inside.....

Yes all these make you look pretty & beautiful but they won’t make you feel beautiful.

Because the attributes of the beauty are love, kindness, faith, trust and honesty and a smile with a spark in your eyes makes you feel beautiful.

As quoted by Kahlil Gibran “Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart”…

Real beauty lies in a person whose heart is filled with these attributes. We all are blessed to see such a beautiful person in our life, who have kindness in her face, kindness in her eyes, kindness in her smile. She is none other than our beloved “Mother Teresa”

She changed the world ... and she did indeed accomplish something beautiful for God

She was one of the most intensely profiled celebrities of the last century, who was Born in Yugoslavia and was a shining light for Calcutta

She is the woman who conquered the hearts of people across the world and crossed the barriers of race, religion, creed, and nation

She made the world better place to live with her kindness and love

Today her Missionaries of Charity houses are found in 120 countries, on every one of the world’s populated continents, where 4,500 sisters (and brothers) are working.

What else could be termed as real beauty other than a kind heart which makes everything in its vicinity freshen into joys & smiles.

Being beautiful is not having perfect looks but it is in the perfect thoughts and actions. Beauty lies deep in the heart and soul... Explore the real beauty within yourself.

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Hair and Culture

2011-10-24T03:47:00.000-07:00

As has always been the case in every country since history began, hair still possesses powerful symbolic and evocative properties. An object of traditions and beliefs, a sign with hierarchical, religious or mystical significance, it also indicates an established order or a refusal to comply with one. In addition, it is a means of projecting the image we have of ourselves and in fact plays a multiplicity of roles. It is not therefore by chance that hair has taken such an important place in everyday language.
This cultural profusion gives us the urge to set off on voyage of discovery.

If you have naturally textured hair with curls, coils or kinks you can create naturally curly hair magic on a daily basis. Start you magic with a great hair cut created by a natural texture expert who studies your own texture patterns.

An experienced texture hair professional will cut and shape your strands so that the curls, coils and/or kinks nestle together to form a stunningly beautiful profile.

Once you have a great cut which honors your natural texture follow the steps below to style:

How To Style

1. Cleanse detangled hair in lukewarm water with a custom formulation designed for your individual naturally textured type, texture and condition. You may wish to do a Diluted Shampoo (DS) wash, a Conditioner Only Wash (CO Wash), a Water Only (WO) wash or a low or no poo cleanse. You may wish to use a curl enhancing formula like Matrix Total Results Curl Shampoo.
2. Rinse shampoo or alternative cleanse formula from hair. Gently squeeze out excess water with fingers in an accordion style.
3. Apply rinse-out conditioner like Matrix Total Results Curl Conditioner with good slip to wet strands from top of ears down to the ends (avoid the roots). Use fingers or a hair friendly wide-tooth comb to detangle individual 2″ horizontal sections.
4. After hair is completely detangled rinse well and finish with a cool or cold wash.
5. Towel blot hair to remove excess water. Leave hair damp and do not rub with towel.
6. Apply leave-in styling cocktail including leave-in conditioner, defrisant and styling cream or gel.

7. Add a diffuser attached to a blow dryer. Use lowest heat and speed settings to maintain natural texture and to dry gently. Tilt head to side allowing hair to hang freely. Position diffuser beneath the hair. Push up and dry.
8. Using the diffuser work around the head from side to side until the entire head of hair is dry.
9. Apply a dab of curl enhancing cream to the palms of hands and apply to the finished texture being careful not to break up curls. If desired spray with a light hairspray.

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Aesthetics Salon, Osogbo Osun State, Nigeria

2011-10-18T02:41:00.000-07:00

SIMPLY AESTHETICS

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At Aesthetics we will provide a wide selection of hair care services to meet all your needs. Our salon can do everything from special occasion updos to precision hair styles for women. When you are looking for the latest in hair designs stop by our upscale salon for a trendy cut or style.

Aesthetics Salon @ MDS area, beside Osogbo Micro Finance, Osogbo.Contact/Feedback: 08062759639

Professional Manicure Tips

2011-10-06T06:35:00.000-07:00

Professional Manicure Tips

It is possible to give yourself a professional manicure or pedicure at home. You can even create your own professional manicure sets (including pedicure machines for those who want all the manicure and pedicure sets and tools). All you need is a few simple tools and knowledge of the procedure that professional manicurists use.

What are Manicures and Pedicures?

A manicure is a beauty treatment for the fingernails and hands. Manicures usually involve soaking the hands, applying hand lotion, filing and shaping the nails and applying nail polish. There are also special manicures, like French manicures.

Pedicure is the same sort of treatment for the feet. Again, it involves soaking the feet, filing and shaping the nails and applying lotion and nail polish.

The Procedure (for doing your own manicures and pedicures)

Below are the procedure that would be followed by a professional manicurist. By following the same procedure, you can also give yourself a professional-looking manicure. Before you start, though, you will need to collect some tools and put together one of your own professional manicure sets.

PROFESSIONAL MANICURE SETS

Here are all the tools you will need to give yourself a manicure or pedicure. Some items on the list are essential, but some items can be left until later. You can also buy professional manicure sets or individual manicure and pedicure sets.

The Basics

Bowl of warm water (this will have to be a very large bowl for a pedicure).
Nail polish remover.
Cuticle pusher (preferably orangewood)
A hand towel.
Nail clippers or scissors.
Clear nail polish.
Cotton pads.
Finger brush.
Nail file or emery board.
Nail polishing board (or nail buffer).
Massage lotion or hand lotion.
Pumice stone.

Extras

Finger bath.
Foot bath.
Bath salt.
Cuticle remover (this is not necessary).
Cuticle oil (this is not necessary).
Colored nail polish. (This isn't necessary if you do not want colored nails.)
Base coat.
Top coat.
Professional Items
Pedicure machines (can also be used for manicures).

HOW TO DO A MANICURE

If you have ever wondered how to do a manicure, the following list should be helpful. It is a list of steps that professional manicurists take when giving people manicures. By following the same steps (and using your own professional manicure sets) you too can give yourself a professional manicure.

Remove any old nail polish with nail polish remover. Wash and sanitize the hands with soap and hot water or by scrubbing with bath salt. Bath salt is best because it removes dead skin cells. Dry the hands with a clean towel.
Trim the fingernails and shape them with a nail file. Metal nail files or emery boards can be used, but professionals usually use fine glass files. To file properly, start with the file at the outer edge of the nail and move towards the center. You should not file nails with a saw-like motion.
Soak the hands in water. A cream, oil or chemical cuticle remover can be applied to remove cuticles. The cuticles are pushed back with a cuticle pusher. Metal cuticle pushers can be used, but they may damage the fingernail. It is best to use orangewood cuticle pushers.
Polish the fingernails with a polishing board (or nail buffer). A polishing board has a soft foam layer with a polishing surface.
Apply nail polish. Most professionals apply at least one layer of clear nail polish. If you want to apply colored nail polish, use at least three layers. Start with a base coat. Then put on the color coat. Finish with a top coat. Clear nail polish can be used in place of a base coat and top coat.
Finish the manicure with a hand massage. You can use hand lotion or oils. Some manicurists will soak the hands in paraffin or wax before putting on hand lotion.

At Aesthetics Salon: We also do Dreadlocks!!!

2011-09-08T09:04:00.000-07:00

Beautiful Dreads

Dread locks have been around for a long time. Over the years people have come up with a number of ways to make them. On this site I'm going to tell you 9 different ways to make them, how to maintain them, show you dreadlocks pictures, and tell you about the history of dreadlocks.
I have a section that explains the top dread locks myths and why they are just myths. I also have a section dedicated to washing dread locks. There is a lot of stereotypical information out there about not washing dread locks, and I want to set things straight: clean hair dreads faster than dirty hair.

Making Dreadlocks

Backcombing

You will need:
Dread Wax
Residue Free Shampoo
Metal Comb
Rubberbands

1. Wash your hair with a residue free shampoo and let it air dry.
2. Section your hair into sections that are 1 inch by 1 inch. You can use
    rubberbands to hold the sections while you section the rest of your hair.
3. Start in the back of your head, remove the rubberbands and start teasing the
    hair towards your scalp. Only backcomb about a half inch of hair at a time,
    this will keep your dreads from forming loops.
4. Once you have finished backcombing the that section of hair, put a
    rubberband on the tip and one on the root. Add about an M&M's worth of wax
    to the dreadlock and palm roll it.
5. Do this to all the sections of hair.

Twist and Rip

You will need:
Dread Wax
Residue Free Shampoo
Rubberbands
I recommend the DreadHead Wax and Shampoo.

1. Section your hair into sections that are 1 inch by 1 inch. You can use
    rubberbands to hold the sections while you section the rest of your hair.
2. When your washing your hair rub your head in a clockwise motion.
3. Once you get out of the shower and your hair is dry pull your hair apart in the
    sections where the rubberbands are.
4. After you have pulled apart the sections add a M&M's worth of wax to each
    dread and palm roll.

Twist and Pin

You will need:
Dread Wax
Residue Free Shampoo
Rubberbands
I recommend the DreadHead Wax and Shampoo.

1. Wash your hair with a residue free shampoo and let it air dry.
2. Section your hair into sections that are 1 inch by 1 inch. You can use
    clips to hold the sections while you section the rest of your hair.
3. After you have sectioned off all of your hair, take one section down at a time
    and twist it, then put some wax on the twist and keep twisting until it the twist is
    twisting down into a ball on your head,

Twisting

You will need:
Dread Wax
Residue Free Shampoo
Rubberbands
I recommend the DreadHead Wax and Shampoo.

1. Wash your hair with a residue free shampoo and let it air dry.
2. Section your hair into sections that are 1 inch by 1 inch. You can use
    rubberbands to hold the sections while you section the rest of your hair.
3. Once you have sectioned off all of your hair, take one section at a time
    and twist it back and forth between your fingers, then put some wax on the twist
    and keep twisting it. The more you twist the hair back and forth the faster the
    dreads will form and lock up.

Brush Rubbing

You will need:
A soft bristle brush
Dread Wax
Residue Free Shampoo
Rubberbands
I recommend the DreadHead Wax and Shampoo.

1. Wash your hair with a residue free shampoo and let it air dry.
2. Get a soft bristle brush and rub it in a clockwise circular motion around your
head. You will start to notice little dread balls forming.
3. Add a little wax to each dread ball.

Dread Braiding

You will need:
Dread Wax
Residue Free Shampoo
Rubberbands
I recommend the DreadHead Wax and Shampoo

1. Wash your hair with a residue free shampoo and let it air dry.
2. Section your hair into sections that are 1 inch by 1 inch. You can use
    rubberbands to hold the sections while you section the rest of your hair.
3. Once you have finished sectioning all the hair take one section down at a time
    and braid it. Once you have finished the braid add a rubberband to the tip and
    root. Then add a little wax and palm roll the braids. Do this to each section.

Neglect

You will need:
You do not need any products for this method. But if you use products your hair will dread faster.

Dread Wax (optional)
Residue Free Shampoo(optional)
If you use products I recommend the DreadHead Wax and Shampoo.

This is the real do it yourself no maintenance method. All you do is nothing. Maybe wash and wax your hair, just let your hair do what it's going to do and one day you should have dreads.

Dread Perm

You will need:
Dread Wax
Residue Free Shampoo
I recommend the DreadHead Wax and Shampoo for maintaining Dread Perms.

You have to go into a salon to make dreadlocks with this method. They will put a chemical on your hair that will pretty much ruin your hair so it will be in a state that will dread really easily.

Loomed Dreads

You will need:
Dread Wax
Synthetic Hair
I recommend the DreadHead Wax.

You have to go to a salon or hair store to get synthetic hair, you or your stylist can dread the hair using the backcombing method. Then just clip the synthetic dreads on your hair.

Aesthetics Salon, Osogbo Osun State, Nigeria

2011-08-24T04:46:00.000-07:00

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Hair

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Hair Growing

If you're ready for the commitment of growing long hair, make sure you continue to have regular trims to keep your hair looking and feeling healthy. It might seem like the quickest way to grow your hair is not to cut it at all, but that is not the case. Regular trims, every 8-10 weeks, will keep your hair looking good while you go through many stages of growing it out.

Wear and Tear

Once your hair emerges from your scalp, it is considered dead and has no way to renew itself. So by the time your hair is past your shoulders it is a couple of years old.

Even if we look after our hair, it is still a long time to face the daily wear and tear we inflict on our hair - brushing, washing, blow drying, dying and more! This daily damage plus your bodies health can all impact on your hair

growing abilities.

Reasons for slow hair growth

A healthy diet also plays a major role in your hair's condition and growth rate. Nutritional deficiencies can lead to thinning hair - ultimately your hair reflects the condition of your body.

Your hair may stop growing if you have any health problems or are suffering from any nutritional deficiencies.

Since hair is protein, a low protein diet may sometimes be the cause of a slow hair growth cycle. If you eat a protein-rich diet, it will often result in improved hair growth.

Excessive stress is known to slow down hair growth, and can even lead to hair falling out. If your life is particularly stressful, try to set aside some time for meditation or relaxation. It has also been discovered that regular sleep can help your hair grow faster (7-9 hours a night is suggested).

Foods, Vitamins and supplements to help hair growth

Hair is mostly protein, so nutritionists advise those wanting healthy hair to eat well balanced diets that include healthy proteins, along with foods high in vitamin B, C, E, A and K.

Your hair will most likely respond well to the addition of high protein foods such as meats, eggs, cheese, seeds and nuts. Fish has good protein as well as essential fatty acids and natural oils.

Vitamin B - Green vegetables, beans, sunflower seeds, nuts and peas.

Vitamin C - Citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, limes, melons and berries.

Vitamin E - Avocados, rice bran, nuts, dark green vegetables, legumes and whole grains.

Vitamin A - Carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, broccoli, cantaloupe and apricots.

Vitamin K - Seafood, dairy, figs, asparagus, broccoli, lettuce, brussel sprouts, cabbage, dark green leafy vegetables, oatmeal, soybeans, wheat, yoghurt, egg yolks and liver.

Hair Growing Tips

· Eating a healthy diet. Avoid or cut back on smoking, drinking alcohol, caffeine and foods that are high in sugar or fat. These are all bad for your body, and will affect the condition of your hair.

· Allow your body to grow hair by giving yourself plenty of sleep and rest. Give yourself time to relax when you're feeling very stressed.

· Buy a good quality brush or comb - avoid cheap plastic brushes.

· Treat your hair carefully by avoiding any unnecessary brushing.

· Limit the use of styling tools such as straighteners, hair dryers and hot rollers - these all cause stress to your hair.

· Have regular trims to get rid of split ends and to keep your hair looking and feeling healthy.

· Weekly scalp massages provide stimulation to the hair follicles.

· Also do a weekly hair treatment to protect the hair's shaft.

· Avoid chlorine and saltwater. If you go swimming, shampoo your hair as soon as possible afterwards. If you spend alot of time in the sun, use a conditioner that provides SPF protection.

· Do not brush your hair when wet. Use a wide tooth comb and be gentle with your hair when it is wet. Do not rub it vigorously with a towel

All About Straight Hair

If you have been blessed with fairly straight hair, then you are lucky and the envy of many women (myself included). Thick hair that is mostly straight, with maybe a slight wave is usually the easiest hair to style. Your natural wave loves to be curled and styled, and yet is easy to straighten and looks fabulous worn straight. Women with tight curly hair, or fine, dead straight hair that has little body and refuses to hold curl (yes, that's me!) struggle to style our hair at times.

If your hair is not quite as straight as you want it, you have some easy options to temporarily straighten your hair: straightening products, hair dryer or straightening iron.If your hair is really not straight and you want to get rid of your curl permanently (well, at least 6 months), you have the option of professionally straightening your hair.

Source: http://www.hairstyle.com

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Hair Braiding

2011-08-23T07:24:00.000-07:00

What to know about Hair Braids

The Saying that hair is a womans crowning glory,
is indeed very true... Because a woman's
appearance is immediately uplifted by the crown
and her head. Like everything in fashion, hairstyles
come and go and so in age, what styles are in
vogue? Allure's Carol Arhere wrote that braids and
cornrows have become a popular alternative for
Africa's fashion conscious women.

BRAIDS and cornrows have been around for years,
they have remained popular because they are
cheap to maintain and they are versatile. They allow
the wearer to do several styles creating different
exciting looks. Braids and cornrows are with many
ladies because they give the wearer's natural hair
time to recover from the rigors of relaxers and other
chemical products.In recent times, more woman
and even men have turned to braids and cornrows.

Braiding involves taking three strands of hair,
starting at the scalp, and over laying one strand on
another, until the desire effect is created. While
cornrows are braids under woven to lie flat on the
head and then sculpted into simple or complex
parting and sectioning. There are different types of
braids and cornrows.

Straight braid also called Bob Marley:
This braid is perfect on coarse hair because of its
texture. It can be done in several ways depending
on the choice of the wearer. It can be: fish tails, or
packed together to form ponytail at the back or
dropped around the shoulders.

Ghana weaving:
This hairstyle is also suitable for coarse hair
because it allows the braider to pull the hair tighter,
without causing any damage or breakage to the
hair. The hair piece used for this hair style is mostly
synthetic.

Water melon:
Pick and drop braids as it is popularly called. This
style takes longer hours, because of the various
procedures in achieving the style. It looks more
beautiful on the wearer and lasts longer. Synthetic
hairpiece is also suitable for this hairstyle.

Kinky braids:
These are won by both men women. It can be
made with the original kinky braids or with any other
good hairpiece.
Cornrows on the other hand are worn by both men
and women as well; we have the all back cornrows.

Basket weaving also known as Alicia keys:
This style is made with little or no hairpiece there is
also the splitting pattern, which involves the use of
more hair piece to create the desired pattern.

Presently, attention is drawn to water melon
hairstyle. This style is making waves because, of
it's durability and comfort. Water melon hairstyle is
in vogue because it is light and very convenient to
carry.
Braids generally is a popular hairstyle, because it
allows air to circulate to the scalp and helps to keep
the wearer cool.
So to have the sassy update look this season, join
the braids wagon with these look.

Tips for maintaining braids and cornrows:
- Always make sure your hair is properly washed
and treated with deep conditioner before putting in
braids and cornrows.

- Do not use heavy hair cream this tends to weigh
your hair down causing build-up and flaky scalp.

-For you comfort selects a style that is appropriate
for your hair length and texture.

-Do not leave your braids for more than eight weeks
at a time. As your hair may begin to lock causing
severe breakage.

-Put your hair in a silky or satin scarf before going to
bed at night to avoid frizz.

Service Information

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Aesthetics Salon, Osogbo Osun State, Nigeria

Visit Aesthetics Salon @ MDS Area, Osogbo for all beautification mattazz. Bridal Make-Over,Fixing, Braiding,Ghana Weaving,Safe Manicure and Pedicure(for males and females),Female Haircut, Traditional ''Didi'', Facials and Special Home/Hostel Services and special/profession training. All at an affordable and reasonable prices.

Service/Contact/Feedback Line: 08062759639

How to Apply Foundation

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How to Apply Foundation For Complete Makeup Look

This is the important part of the face, because as you know that the

complete look of face with impossible with out foundation. When you

will see the photo graph that will give you complete and nice look. If

you have the glossy face look then you have to use the compact face

powder, this will give you nice and graceful look and compliment the skin with the foundation.

This is the base of the face if it will go wrong then all the make up

will not give good result to your make up. As well as you need volume

and you need healthy look for this you have to take care that you

always use the foundation according to your face type.

Before the application of any make up this is important that what type

of product you use and for what purpose you use it for.

This will hide facial imperfections such as scars, depressions and

pigmented areas of your face skin.

Make-Up Artistry and Concepts

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Makeup Artist Job

Make up artist job entails working on the skin and hair of people to bring a cosmetic or artistic effect. The challenge lies in transforming an individual's look. Makeup can improve, enhance or alter the appearance of individuals. From weddings to beauty pageants, from music videos to theater, from runway shows to advertisements, professional makeup artists can find plenty of opportunities. Make up is used to

Accentuate overall appearance
Effect required skin color, hair, feature changes
Effect age modification - old/young
Create special effects
Transform an individual all together.

A professional makeup artist is truly an artist - who works on your face and transforms it. The flaws are concealed, the strong features are enhanced and the makeup is done to suit the ambience, be it harsh photography lights or an Academy Awards night. A professional makeup artist is trained to analyze face structures, color palettes and skin tone. Hygiene is of utmost importance with use of good quality cosmetics and tools. Some of the skills that go into making a successful makeup artist:

Love working with people
Possess excellent interpersonal skills
Have an optimistic, positive attitude
Have an inherent passion
Have enough patience
Enjoy working under pressure
Mind to work long, irregular hours
Have the talent with strong visual sense and creative expertise

Make up artist course

As such, this is a profession that doesn't demand more than a basic high school certification to enroll for a makeup artist course. However, do check with make up artist colleges/training centers about basic entry requirements. Computer-based courses with options to learn on the Internet can be selected only to brush up your skills. Selecting 'learn direct' courses undoubtedly should be your choice with their inherent advantages. Schools with experienced, professional artisans and certified instructors can add immense value to the learning process. You can also select schools that provide specialized training specifically for films, live theatre or television industry.

You can start with a short foundation course that introduces to basic makeup application. Subsequently opt for an intensive full/part-time makeup course with specialization options. Select a course that provides opportunities to express, explore, research and attempt real-time concepts. You can decide to do a single course or a multi-subject program. Training at a realistic make-up studio environment will be an added advantage.

Makeup artist training

Basic skin care and makeup application
Hairstyles, hair designs, hair care
Make up for special occasions/effects
Corporate styling make up
Make up and need for hygiene
Prosthetic make up
Male/female corrective make up
Make up for color photography/black and white
Light and make up adaptations
Contouring techniques
Make up for entertainment/beauty industry
Use of computers in make up

Established, reputed schools guide in preparing a portfolio and provide guidance necessary for a beginner. Your marketability as a professional make up artist increases as you gain experience. Of course, your work will speak for itself as you garner compliments for your jobs.

Successful Makeup Artist

Irrespective of the nature of work or the projects, a thorough understanding of the expected result plays an important role in determining success. It pays to be a well-informed make up artist. So it is essential that you stay abreast of changes in style, trends and fashion along with current make up techniques and methods.

Check your preference (freelancer/employee/assistant)
Prepare an impressive portfolio
Engage in active networking
Keep track of make up artist job requirements
Always have an eye on market changes, expectations
Get ready to impress at your interview