Beauty and Personal Grooming

Get away from Stress

2012-01-28T08:00:00.000+05:30

If you overwind your body like a clock it will start to run down. Perhaps, you overwind yourself everyday – if you dash around a lot, work hard to meet impossible deadlines and stay on top of your job, deal with problems at home, and have a demanding schedule. Some degree of stress can be beneficial and enjoyable and enrich your life, but when it runs dangerously out of control and you can no

Rashes due to Henna Tattoos?

2012-01-27T05:30:00.000+05:30

Smriti asks: I am an 18 year old girl. Whenever I put Mehendi (Henna) tattoos I get small rashes on the back of my wrist and palms. Why does it happen? Should I not use Mehndi at all? Smitha replies: People have been using henna on their body since thousands of years in many countries across the world without any problems. Pure Mehendi powder rarely causes allergies or to put it in

Homemade Oils for Backache & other info

2012-01-26T07:00:00.000+05:30

Backache has become such a common ailment that one can hardly find a person who has not suffered from it. It can affect both the young and the old. One of the reasons why it has become so common now-a-days is the excessive luxury of our everyday lives with few people doing any regular exercise. How many of us put equal weight on both legs while standing, even if we have to stand for just a

Caring for your skin through Winter Chill

2012-01-25T04:30:00.000+05:30

The skin consists of 3 layers, namely, the cutis, the dermis and the epidermis which is the outermost layer. It takes roughly 28 days for the cells of the dermis to travel upwards to form the new epidermal layer. Of course, this growth of cells depends on a variety of factors such as sunlight, age, skin disorders, etc. which can accelerate or retard the process. The adult skin covers an

Look Like Royalty with London's Must-Have Beauty Products

2012-01-24T08:37:00.000+05:30

Nothing captivated the world in 2011 like the exuberance surrounding London's royalty. Middleton-mania has swept throughout Europe and into the U.S., where young women in big cities like New York and Chicago are tripping over each other to replicate the demure and sophisticated London look. Whether you are looking for a way to spruce up your look for your next big Chicago holiday, or you

A Tip For Shiny Hair-Tulsi Magic

2012-01-23T05:45:00.000+05:30

Things your require: In a vessel, pour a bowl of water and bring it to a boil. Then add a fistful of Tulsi (Basil) leaves (the black / purple/ red variety also called as Shyam Tulsi or Krishna Tulsi) and let it simmer for a while. Now add 2 tsp of tea leaves / powder and once again let it simmer for another 2 minutes. Then take the vessel off the flame and strain the resultant liquid

15 Best Beauty Tips

2012-01-22T12:34:00.000+05:30

Beauty editors hear thousands of beauty tips a day, but these are the 15 they live by Oh, we've heard it all. From live fish pecking at your feet to remove dead skin, to using eye cream to heal chapped lips, the amount of beauty tips we get is overwhelming. But which tips do we actually use ourselves? Here are the 15 we swear by. Get tips The one that I liked: If you have zero time to do

Basic Guide To Starting Your Own Beauty Business

2012-01-21T06:00:00.000+05:30

Just because you had fun cutting and styling your dolls’ hair when you were a kid doesn’t necessarily mean you’re cut out to own and operate a high-end salon or spa retreat. But if you’ve long had your sights set on running a beauty business and you have a passion for the field, there’s no reason you can’t take the steps to prepare for such a career in order to make your dreams of business

How to Get Your Cosmetology License

2012-01-20T06:00:00.000+05:30

Whether you’d like to cut, dye, and blow dry hair, apply makeup professionally, do manicures and pedicures, or dole out mud baths, seaweed wraps, and other skin treatments at a high-end spa; you might have to get a cosmetology license to do it. Although you may be able to obtain certification in specific areas of beauty treatments, most salon owners will require that all of their staff obtain a

DIY Wedding Tips for Skin & Makeup

2012-01-19T06:28:00.000+05:30

You’ve got a lot on your mind with all the planning that needs to get done before your wedding day. Most brides get started a year before the big day, but still you’ll find yourself running around like a chicken with its head cut off as you try to sift through samples and make your final choices in a timely manner. This is why wedding planners exist! Unfortunately, not everyone can afford them

Beauty Sites to Watch for 2012

2012-01-18T05:30:00.000+05:30

If you’re a woman living in the modern world, chances are pretty good that you have more than a passing interest in the beauty industry. And why shouldn’t you? You deserve to look and feel your best, and if a little makeup, moisturizer, and hair cream can give you that, why wouldn’t you want to use them? Of course, it does take a little education, some time spent comparison shopping, and an

Great Gift Ideas for the Beauty Enthusiast

2012-01-17T08:38:00.000+05:30

Although the smorgasbord of holiday spending is over, it’s never too early to start planning for the many birthdays that will pop up during the calendar year. And considering how many retailers are blowing out stock with massive post-holiday sales, this could be a perfect time to start thinking about the gifts you will need in the coming year. Plus, it no doubt fits in with your New Year’s

Are Expensive Beauty Products Worth the Money?

2012-01-16T06:16:00.000+05:30

Many women feel that the higher the price tag when it comes to beauty products, the more miraculous the transformation that will occur when they use it. But pretty much everyone who has shelled out beaucoup bucks for high-end products from department stores or exclusive beauty retailers has probably wondered just what all the hype is about. While plenty of celebrities and beauty experts will

Wedding Makeup Trends for 2012

2012-01-15T10:15:00.000+05:30

While the biggest celebrity weddings of 2011 featured brides with strong, sexy, smoky eyes, soft, nude lips, and minimal blush or shimmer (see Kate Middleton and Kim Kardashian for reference), 2012 is shaping up to be a bit different when it comes to trends for bridal makeup. Of course, most brides choose to avoid flash-in-the-pan fashions that will make their wedding photos look dated over time

Essential Nighttime Beauty Products

2012-01-14T10:04:00.001+05:30

It actually matters what you wear when you go to bed -- on your face that is. See the products that'll help your skin get its best beauty sleep This is a TotalBeauty.com skin care products article Research says your body temperature cools down when you're sleeping, which boosts the efficacy of ingredients that are absorbed into your skin. That's why what you put on your face at night does

Happy Makara Sankranti / Pongal

2012-01-14T01:00:00.000+05:30

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New Year, New You: Style Tips for You and Your Honey

2012-01-13T20:50:00.001+05:30

Sure, the holidays are touted as being the best time of the year to spend hours on end with friends and family, spend outrageous money on gifts, get a few in return and bake cookies with Grandma. But, what really matters during the holiday season is stepping out in style. And, not only stepping out in style, but doing it alongside your slightly less stylish boyfriend. You can't have him

Winner of Ballerina Dress from Shabby Apple

2012-01-10T12:58:00.001+05:30

Congratulations Rachel (comment #319) [Her mandatory entry is also comment #319)], you have won this beautiful Ballerina Dress from Shabby Apple. I've sent you an Email. Please respond immediately with your full name, address and your size. A big THANK YOU to all those who participated in this giveaway and made it a huge success. If you didn't win this one, don't worry; there will

10 Best Professional Makeup Tips

2012-01-08T12:30:00.000+05:30

One editor goes to makeup school and comes back with a notepad full of professional makeup techniques -- steal her tips This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup article Makeup school is not only time-consuming, but it can cost up to $6,000 for just one introductory course. Becoming a professional makeup artist is no small feat, which is why we sent one beauty editor to three

Good Skin Care Tips For Acne

2012-01-06T18:39:00.001+05:30

Acne leads to a lot of emotional upheaval. Whether you can call them zits, pimples, whiteheads, blackheads, pustules or cysts, acne is hardly a laughing matter to the millions of people who suffer from it. Acne is almost considered as a normal part of growing up. While it affects majority of teenagers, it can also appear later in life. 85% or adolescents develop acne. Among adults, 12% women and

Ballerina Dress Giveaway Reminder

2012-01-06T09:49:00.000+05:30

If you haven't yet participated in the giveaway where you get to win this beautiful Ballerina dress worth $54 from Shabby Apple, then please hurry up and enter now. To enter, comment on the giveaway post mentioning your favorite Shabby Apple Dress/Item & 'like' Shabby Apple on Facebook. For extra entries, be an email subscriber, twitter, share or 'like' it on Facebook/Twitter, submit to any

Homemade Cleanser for Face

2012-01-04T19:12:00.001+05:30

After a long hard day at work, when you return home the first thing you would want to do is wash your face. And why not! The dust, grime and grease accumulated on your face in the course of the day due to pollution and other factors weighs you down and you just want to get rid of that muck once and for all. The gentle splash of cold water on your face and eyes does the trick and perks you up to

Happy New Year 2012, New Year Quotes & Beauty Trends for New Year's Eve

2011-12-31T19:13:00.000+05:30

Send this ecard Also go through this collection of New Year Quotes! New Year's Day is every man's birthday. - Charles Lam Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right. -Oprah Winfrey Be at war with your vices; at peace with your neighbours, and let every new year find you a better man. -Benjamin Franklin New Year's Resolution: To tolerate fools more gladly,

Shabby Apple Giveaway - Win a Ballerina Dress

2011-12-31T10:06:00.000+05:30

As this year is coming to an end, I've a lovely giveaway for you! You are getting a wonderful opportunity to win this beautiful Ballerina dress from Shabby Apple, an online boutique of women’s dresses. (You should really check their site; their enormous collection of vintage inspired dresses will simply mesmerize you! ) Ballerina Dress Description of this dress: Plum-colored folds of

Best of 2011

2011-12-28T19:14:00.001+05:30

A roundup of best posts of 2011 - some articles with high pageviews, some useful, some informative and some which did not become so popular but nonetheless are worth a dekko . Hope y'all enjoy reading them! Homemade / DIY Beauty Aids & Home-Remedies How to Make Homemade Teeth Whitener Homemade Summer Facial to rejuvenate your skin DIY Cleanser & Toner with Lemon Grass Home