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Hair Style in 15 minutes (11)

2009-05-19T22:10:00.000-07:00

Hi girls.

Apply volumizing mousse to the ends of your hair while damp. Work to really smooth the hair at the roots as you dry with a round brush. Then, scrunch and shake from the middle to the ends of your hair as you dry to get that extra texture.

Work a little texture cream into the ends to ramp up the piecey effect.

(source: marieclaire.com)

10 Ways to get Shiny and Healthy Hair (1)

2009-05-15T19:33:00.000-07:00

Hi girls.

1. Avoid Dead Ends

Frederic Fekkai stylist Adir Abergel, who works with Jessica Biel, Camilla Belle and Jennifer Garner, says frequent trips to the salon is one of the first steps to healthy hair. "Getting regular trims and cutting off any dead ends will keep hair looking fresh," he says. Six to eight weeks is the recommended time between visits. However, you may need to trim more often if you create additional stress on the hair by frequent swimming or coloring.

(source:lifestyle.msn.com.com)

Kissing Chemistry (5): Feel free to talk a little

2009-05-10T00:43:00.001-07:00

Hi readers, what is the kissing chemistry and how to maintain them fantastic? Here we are. Enjoy.

Feel free to talk a little

Kissing is such a strong language, it's easy to wonder: Does yapping in between smooches ruin the moment? Not always. In fact, says Michael Christian, author of The Art of Kissing, sometimes words can help ratchet up the chemistry. According to his research, the absolute number one sentence that kissers most like to hear: "You're such a good kisser." Following that, he suggests you also say either, "You're so beautiful,"

"You're so hot," or "I never want to stop kissing you." These kinds of words do two things. "One, they show that you're serious about the particular person you're kissing, and that it's truly personal," says Christian. "Two, it communicates that you're in the first stage of what your body wishes was a bigger, closer connection. Your feelings are so huge, you're having to hold back. This says it's not just a kiss, it's the start of something incredible." Let's be honest, who doesn't want to know they're causing that?

(source: lifestyle.msn)

What is Your Hair and Health relationship? (2)

2009-05-04T18:01:00.001-07:00

A healthy head of hair is easy to spot. It's full, shiny and lustrous with no flakes, frizzies or other visible damage. But what about when your crowning glory isn't quite so glorious? In some cases, it might be a harbinger of health problems—or it could simply mean that you're spending too much time with the blow dryer.

Going gray

Some people start finding those wiry gray strands as early as their 20s, while others hold onto their natural color well into their 40s. The cause is unrelated to how healthy—or unhealthy—you are. As with so many things, it turns out you can blame (or thank) your parents for the rate at which your hair turns gray. "It's mostly genetic," Kauvar says, "so if your parents grayed early, it is likely you will too." The hair that's already on your head doesn't lose pigment. But as you age, there is a decrease in melanin production in the hair bulb (or root). So when new strands start to grow, they may come in with less—or no—pigment, thanks to that decrease in melanin. The change happens most quickly in Caucasians, 50 percent of whom will be at least 50 percent gray by age 50.

(source:health.msn)

Kissing Chemistry (4): Make eye contact before, during, and after your kiss

2009-04-28T16:57:00.001-07:00

Hi readers, what is the kissing chemistry and how to maintain them fantastic? Here we
are. Enjoy.

Make eye contact before, during, and after your kiss

Eye contact immediately ups the intimacy level of any sexual act, say experts—so if you're smooching with your peepers shut tight, you could be missing out! Even singer Jessica Simpson is a fan of opening her eyes during a smooch. "I love to kiss with my eyes open," she's said. "It's kind of weird because you might only see one eyeball, but it's amazing what you can see through someone's eyes. It sounds clichéd, but the eyes really are the window to the soul." So, before you go for gold, take a few seconds — one Mississippi, two Mississippi — to look at your partner eye-to-eye and establish this is a special moment between the two of you. After you first kiss, pull back, open your eyes, really look at your date, then kiss again. Then, open your eyes once during the kiss to bring the personal touch home.

(source: lifestyle.msn)

10 Stylish Men in America (1): Justin Timberlake

2009-04-26T18:32:00.000-07:00

We tapped the worlds of music, art, film, and beyond to assemble a collection of guys we can all take our cues from. No royals, no socialites, no pretty-boy actors—just real men with real style. Photo: Peggy SirotaJustin TimberlakeThe man who helped bring fedoras—and sweater vests, and beards, and three-piece suits, and skinny ties—back.

Justin Timberlake can—and will—wear nearly anything. But he’s discerning. He’ll sport a trench coat, for example, but only if it fits just right. “You don’t want to look like Inspector Gadget,” he says. And as an L.A. guy, he loves a T-shirt. These days he goes for simple graphic ones that can be dressed up or down. His vintage tees, though, have mostly gone the way of his trucker hats. “I used to have an amazing collection,” he says, “but Jess and my cousin Rachael have pretty much grabbed them all.”

Jacket, $700; vest, $165; and jeans, $220: all by William Rast. Shirt, $168, by Steven Alan. Tie, $145, by Jil Sander. Vintage belt by Melet Mercantile.

(source:lifestyle.msn.com)

Kissing Chemistry (3): Lock lips in a place where you don't have to hold back

2009-04-13T16:29:00.001-07:00

Hi readers, what is the kissing chemistry and how to maintain them fantastic? Here we are. Enjoy.

Lock lips in a place where you don't have to hold back

Yes, it's romantic to kiss, say, out on a street corner, but if you're not the PDA type, you might end up holding back during your kiss. And those unsure feelings could hold back a fireworks-worthy performance. The fact is, kissing signals our brains to produce oxytocin, a hormone that gives us that wonderful, weak-kneed feeling.

And the chemicals that produced that feeling prompt you to want to kiss more and create more, like a love drug. To make sure nothing stops that chemistry-building chemical process, make sure you're in a spot where you feel comfortable and safe, and you're not worried about what you're doing or who's watching: Move inside a doorway, behind a column, into a quiet room, or in the front seat of a dark car. That way, your and your date's bodies will be free to do what they're — ahhhhh, sigh, melt — supposed to.

(source: lifestyle.msn)

Hair Style: For Towel-dry hair

2009-04-07T17:28:00.001-07:00

Hi girls.

Towel-dry hair vigorously and run conditioning styling cream through your hair and let it air-dry as you style your bangs. Blow-dry your bangs with a round brush, making sure they're completely dry. Run a tiny dab of shine serum over bangs to add a little polish to the look. If the rest of your hair isn't close to almost dry, attach a diffuser and quickly dry the ends.

(source: marieclaire.com)

Getting Cover Girl Sexy Hair (5)

2009-04-06T17:14:00.000-07:00

Hi readers, do you wanna have a hairstyle look like a cover girl?. Here is the revelation of the secret coming from the hair expert. For the first time ever, we're revealing all the behind-the-scenes tips and tricks required to create our signature temptress tresses.Here is step 5. Enjoy.

Step 5

Run your hands through your curls to separate them and get rid of any roller or curling-iron marks. Also, use your fingertips to massage your scalp and boost volume at roots. "If you end up with too much curl, you can soften the effect by brushing your hair with a flat paddle brush while blow-drying it on a low setting for just a minute or two," says Oribe. Finish with a misting of light-hold aerosol hair spray to give your style staying power.

(source: lifestyle.msn)

Kissing Chemistry (2): Read when the moment is right

2009-01-22T16:37:00.001-08:00

Hi readers, what is the kissing chemistry and how to maintain them fantastic? Here we are. Enjoy.

Read when the moment is right

Ever found yourself bumbling and mumbling at the end of a date, wondering if your attempt at a good night smack will be the kiss of death? You're not alone. "This is, without a doubt, one of the most common questions people ask me," says Sheila Lee, creator of advice site Kissingbooth.com. So how do you tell if someone would welcome a smooch from you?

According to Lee, look for these signs: Is your date making tons of eye contact with you, or standing closer than a friend or business colleague would? If so, says Lee, this person probably wants you to go for it. If you really can't read your date, make yourself available for your date to make the move. Lee's suggestions: Stand close to your date, and let your arm rub against his or hers. Face your date with your arms open, not crossed, to show you're open to a kiss. Tell your date you had a good time, and ask your date how he or she felt. And most important? "Smile. A lot of people are turned on by a smile, which shows you're comfortable with the person you're with and happy. If your date thinks he or she is making you happy," points out Lee, "then he or she is likely to think a kiss can make you even happier."

(source: lifestyle.msn)

Kissing Chemistry (1)

2009-01-15T16:28:00.000-08:00

Hi readers, what is the kissing chemistry and how to maintain them fantastic? Here we are. Enjoy.

Because when it comes to dating, a kiss can change everything. Sometimes it's spine-tinglingly magical and sends shivers from your neck to your toes. And sometimes, well, it feels more like licking a wet fish. While the chemistry you feel on your night out says a lot about how the kiss might go, there are a few things you can do to increase your chances of butterflies, chills, fireworks, and other memory-making moments. Try these lip-smacking tips to make this the first of many kisses to come.

(source: lifestyle.msn)

Cool Laptop Accessories (5): CoPilot Live

2009-01-03T19:50:00.000-08:00

Find your way back home
Don’t have an iPhone 3G or a snazzy navigation device mounted on your dash? You can still obtain GPS on the go by turning your laptop into a navigation tool. If your system has Bluetooth, check out the CoPilot Live 11 for Laptops ($249) from ALK Technologies. The CoPilot Live needs no hardware installation; instead, a small GPS receiver sits on your dashboard and relays GPS info via Bluetooth to your notebook. The package has maps for all of North America -- 7 million miles of road and 6 million points of interest -- ready to load onto your laptop. As you drive, your vehicle's GPS position is plotted continuously on the maps. Oh, you don't have Bluetooth? A USB option is available for the same price.

(source: tech.msn)

Getting Cover Girl Sexy Hair (4)

2008-12-31T18:12:00.000-08:00

Step 4

Once your locks have cooled, remove the rollers, but don't touch your tresses for a few minutes. Since the hair that was closest to the roller may still be a little warm, give it some extra time to release any heat; otherwise you could foil your volume. If you need to make your face-framing pieces look more shapely, use a large-barrel curling iron on 2-inch-thick sections, rolling them to just halfway up the length of your hair. Roll some sections outward and some inward for a natural effect.

Wait for the tips in the next post.

(source: lifestyle.msn)

25 Funny Facts About Love (4)

2008-12-24T21:44:00.000-08:00

Love is a many-splendored thing … and a very surprising thing, too. As if you needed proof of that, here are 25 funny little facts about love posted one by one. Study them, scratch your head over them, and share them with someone you fancy.

4. Feminist women are more likely than other females to be in a romantic relationship.

(source: lifestyle.msn)

Cool Laptop Accessories (4): Voltaic

2008-12-22T16:25:00.000-08:00

Readers, here are another 10 cool ways to add useful new features and functionality -- plus security and convenience -- to your laptop without your even having to crack the case. We post them one by one. Do want to have it?. You can review it before you make a decision to buy it. Enjoy.

(Voltaic) Tap into the sun
When all of the oil, gas and coal finally run out, at least we'll still have the sun to power our gear. You can get started with solar-charging hardware today: Gadgets such as the Solio can juice your iPod. And other products are trickling onto the market that make charging larger devices (like laptops) a possibility. One example is Voltaic's Generator laptop bag. Covering its side is a solar panel that generates, at maximum production, about 17 watts -- enough to charge the bag's built-in battery, which in turn charges your laptop battery. Voltaic hopes to have it ready later this year, for $599.

(source: tech.msn)

Getting Cover Girl Sexy Hair (3)

2008-12-19T18:24:00.000-08:00

Step 3

You may think hot rollers create only old-school poodle curls, but they're actually the secret weapon behind the incredible body and shine of Cosmo cover hairstyles. "Since you'll be rolling large sections, you'll get lots of body, plus a little curve and finish on the ends, and the heat creates brilliant shine all the things that make for the tremendous tress sex appeal on the front of every issue," says Oribe. And the rollers work their magic on curly and straight hair alike (unless your hair is supercurly, in which case you'll need to blow-dry your strands straight before you begin). Don't have a set? They're surprisingly affordable and available at any drugstore or beauty-supply store. We like Conair Instant Heat Hairsetter, $34.99.

How to use them:

#Separate the center section of your mane, as if you were creating a 2-inch wide mohawk starting at your forehead and going back to your nape, then create a loose ponytail on each side of your head. Pull a 2-inch-deep section from the front of the mohawk, hold it taut, place a roller on top of the ends, and roll it away from your face, all the way to your scalp. Repeat until the whole center section is in rollers.

# Next, take one ponytail out of the elastic and work on rolling up that side. Take a 2-inch section of hair from your temple and pull it up and across your forehead, then hold a roller diagonally on top of the ends, roll it to your scalp, and secure it. This will give that area major lift. Tip: Keep some tissues nearby to prop under any rollers that feel too hot on your skin. # Now take the section of hair directly below that roller and roll it halfway up so face-framing pieces will be sleek with a slight bend.

# Finish rolling under
any remaining hair from that side, securing rollers at the scalp. Repeat on the other side of your head. "Your hair needs to cool for about 10 minutes before you take out the rollers, so this is a great time to do your makeup," suggests Oribe. Cosmo cover hair, by the way, doesn't have to be long. So don't worry if your strands are too short for rollers just follow the same rolling instructions, but instead use a 1-inch barrel curling iron to get Cosmo-fied volume at the roots and curve at the ends.

Wait for the tips in the next post.

(source: lifestyle.msn)

007 Bond's Q Gadget (1): Pen Point

2008-12-07T19:13:00.001-08:00

Ralph Osterhout has designed ingenious devices for the military and intelligence use, as well as for movies (including 007's Bond flicks) and TV shows. Here are some of his greatest gadget “hits.”

Pen Point
Q and his clever spy gadgets have been as much a part of James Bond films as beautiful women and cool cars. Even though the actor playing 007 has changed many times over the years, Desmond Llewelyn’s portrayal of Q from 1963 to 1999 remained constant, as did his supplying MI6 with everything from an underwater jet pack with explosive-tipped spear guns in "Thunderball" to a remote control surveillance robot that transmitted audio and video in "A View to a Kill."

Meet Ralph Osterhout. This real-life Q has spent more than three decades creating gadgets used by the intelligence and military communities as well as average consumers, as with the Tekna Pen Pointer pictured above. If a laser watch is too conspicuous and arouses suspicion, this pen pointer can serve a similar purpose. It can be attached to a rifle and its miniature focusing mechanism used as an aiming device. And the titanium housing makes for an elegant way for a dashing Bondlike agent to sign the check after dinner with a gal pal.

It should come as no surprise that Osterhout also parlayed his ingenuity for combining intrigue with gadgets into producing props for movies, including two Bond flicks (naturally) and blockbusters like "Jurassic Park" and "Jaws," and that he’s also designed cool toys for tots. With the latest Bond movie, "Quantum of Solace," set for release soon, here are 19 of Osterhout’s greatest “hits.” As Q often told Bond, “Now pay attention, 007.”

(source: msn.tech)

What is Your Hair and Health relationship? (1)

2008-11-27T21:57:00.000-08:00

White overnight?

We've all heard horror stories of someone who, in the aftermath of some terribly traumatic event, woke up to find their formerly brown, red or blond hair turned shockingly white. Well, don't worry about it happening to you, because, according to Dr. Arielle Kauvar, a New York dermatologist, it simply can't happen. "The only way for hair to turn gray is a gradual decline in melanin production at the root," says Kauvar. "There is no biological event that can remove pigment directly from the hair shaft." However, a physical or emotional trauma can cause a change in the hair. The illness or stress sends actively growing hair into a resting phase, and a couple of months later, all those strands in the resting phase may fall out. So, if the dark hairs fall out and the already white ones remain, the result is hair that looks suddenly grayer.

(source:health.msn)

25 Funny Facts About Love (3)

2008-11-26T17:53:00.000-08:00

Hi, friends. Let's taking bout love.Love is mysterious, fascinating, and when you find it with the right person, there's nothing better. Here are 25 surprising love facts to puzzle over and embrace.

3. When it comes to doing the deed early in the relationship, 78 percent of women would decline an intimate rendezvous if they had not shaved their legs or underarms.

(source: lifestyle.msn)

Getting Cover Girl Sexy Hair (2)

2008-11-24T16:17:00.001-08:00

Step 2

To get the required vixenish volume, begin blow-drying haphazardly, using just your hands to shake out your strands. Another key body-boosting tip: Direct the nozzle of your blow-dryer in the opposite direction of where you want your locks to fall, says Oribe. For example, switch your part to the opposite side while you dry the top of your head. And flip your head upside down (or tilt your head forward like our model does) when you blow-dry your underlying sections. This way, when you style your strands back into the proper place, they'll be set bending toward the other direction, so you'll wind up with lift at the roots. Once dry, rub a dollop of leave-in conditioner or a moisturizing styling cream between your palms and run it over the length of your mane, paying special attention to your ends. This will keep your hair hydrated despite blow-drying it and using hot rollers (the next step). We like Pantene Pro-V Anti-Frizz Creme, $7.49. "The conditioner replaces lost moisture without making your hair greasy," Oribe says.

Wait for the tips in the next post.

(source: lifestyle.msn)

Cool Laptop Accessories (3): multi AC Adapter

2008-11-22T19:14:00.001-08:00

Never run out of juice

The AC adapter that came with your laptop is probably a fairly one-dimensional device. It can charge only one thing (your notebook), and it can obtain power from only one place (a wall outlet). A couple of new products let you ditch your boring old brick in favor of something more flexible. For starters, check out Kensington’s Wall/Auto/Air Notebook Power Adapter with USB Power Port ($140), which comes with adapters that let you charge from outlet power, from your car's 12V adapter or from airplane power ports. Several included adapter tips work with most major laptops out of the box, and you can buy additional tip packages for other devices at prices between $15 and $20. As a bonus, a USB port lets you charge a phone or MP3 player directly from the brick.

(source: tech.msn)

25 Funny Facts About Love (2)

2008-11-12T15:26:00.000-08:00

Hi, friends. Let's taking bout love.Love is mysterious, fascinating, and when you find it with the right person, there's nothing better. Here are 25 surprising love facts to puzzle over and embrace.

2. People are more likely to tilt their heads to the right when kissing instead of the left (65 percent of people go to the right!)

(source: lifestyle.msn)

How to managing the Stress (3): Deep Breathing Calms Anxiety

2008-11-08T16:08:00.000-08:00

Hi readers.

Sustained periods of stress will affect your brain, leading to chemical imbalance. It will interfere with your memory, focus and concentration, making you feel agitated and unable to calm down. It is crucial for brain health and overall peace of mind that you learn to control your anxiety effectively. Read on to learn the ways to quell your anxiety and relax. As always, if you are undergoing serious anxiety, consult a healthcare professional.

Here is another tip for managing the stress.

3. Deep Breathing Calms Anxiety

If you are in a stressful situation, you may have noticed that you breath very shallowly, up in your throat area. Unfortunately, many adults breathe this way all the time; somewhere along the way, we stopped breathing abdominally, as we did when we were babies. This habitual shallow breathing mimics the bodily actions of stress, which can actually induce your body to feel anxiety.

When you learn to breathe deeply all day - by breathing from your diaphragm - you will reduce general anxiety and gain other proven benefits, such as lowered blood pressure and heart rate. Also, it is estimated that 70 percent of the toxins and wastes in our bodies are eliminated through respiratory breathing. So start deep breathing!

Here's how: Make it part of your every day schedule to practice 20-30 minutes of deep breathing every day, and your body will respond by being relaxed all the time. To learn a method for proper breathing, click here. Also, look into stress-reducing mind-body disciplines such as tai chi, yoga, qigong, and meditation, which all incorporate breathing work into their routines.

(source: health. yahoo)

How to managing the Stress (2): Cut Back on Stimulants

2008-11-01T18:23:00.001-07:00

Hi readers.

Here is another tip for managing the stress.

2. Cut Back on Stimulants

Stress, anxiety, insomnia, and a racing mind are byproducts of taking in too much caffeine, the central nervous system stimulator that works against your attempts to relax the body and calm the mind. To start, try cutting back for just week to see how fewer stimulants affect your overall stress level. Switch to decaf coffee, or better yet, drink herbal tea.

Also, cut out sodas and other drinks that are packed with stimulants.

(source: health. yahoo)

Getting Cover Girl Sexy Hair (1)

2008-10-29T05:09:00.000-07:00

Step 1

The ultimate goal is to create hair that has a ton of body and texture but is still soft and shiny. That said, your first step is to use a styler that will pump up your strands without dulling or shellacking them. Oribe recommends applying a volumizing mousse to freshly washed, still-damp hair and working it through from roots to ends. "Using this product on damp hair will build body and help it hold the style, and it never makes hair look gunky, so use even more than you think you need," he says. In fact, he used three to four palmsful on this style. Other good options: Physique Volume Boosting Foam, $7, or Frédéric Fekkai Full Volume Mousse, $19.50. After saturating all of your strands, use a wide-tooth comb to distribute the mousse evenly and nix any tangles gently.

Wait for the tips in the next post.

(source: lifestyle.msn)