Tips for Bride-to-be

      Look fresh Wash your face with juice of one cucumber every morning for a fresh, glowing skin!

Drink water Drink at least 10 glasses of water a day for a clear, glowing skin.

Healthy Skin For a healthy skin, drink at least four litres of water everyday and begin your day with a glass of warm water with a dash of lemon and honey.

Cure dandruff Mix the olive oil with the almond oil. Leave it on about 5 min.s after it starts to burn. Rinse well to clear dandruff.

End a fight Sipping a cup of steaming coffee sitting by each other is a good idea. The warmth is bound to melt the ice.

Foot care Soak your feet in warm water to with a tbsp of common salt, everyday at night  to make them soft and supple.

Pamper your hair If you want hair that's soft and shiny, it's important to give it a special treat. Try this recipe to boost shine: mash together one avocado, one tbsp olive oil...READ MORE...

Bridal Beauty On your wedding day, a pink color blush is a strict no-no. Try bronzer under cheekbones instead.

Bikini wax hurts If you pop an anti-inflammatory pain reliever like Combiflam a few hours before your appointment, it'll make your skin less sensitive and the wax less painful.

Perfect bride Bridal makeup demands attention to the minutest of details. Inconsistency in eye-makeup can be a huge turn off.

Autumn fruits, veggies to look gorgeous

Fruits and vegetables like apples and pumpkin have great nutritional value. Their consumption can clear out acne or even delay wrinkle formation, says an expert.

Peggy Kotsopoulous, holistic nutritionist and culinary consultant, provides a list of foods to get us glowing from the inside out, reports huffingtonpost.com:

- Sweet potatoes: They contain vitamin A, which is an anti-inflammatory and helps fight off acne-causing bacteria. Vitamin A and vitamin C (which is also present in the vegetable), help to prevent acne and to heal it if you already have it.

- Pumpkin seeds: It is packed with zinc, an essential in the creation of new skin cells and an aid in protein synthesis and collagen formation. It controls the production of oil in the skin and adds colour and brightness to the complexion.

- Apples: Vitamin C, found in these fruits, helps to firm and tone up the skin. It prevents free-radical damage, protects your skin cells and delays signs of ageing.

- Beets: They are great source of anthocyanins, a powerful antioxidant that reduces inflammation and slow down the ageing process, helping to prevent wrinkles. 

Tips for Fashionista

      Natural glow Practice controlled breathing every day to acquire a natural glow on your face.

Nourish your tresses Apply curd and leave it on for 20 minutes. Then rinse it off.

Smooth skin Apply mustard oil every day before taking bath, for a smooth and silky body skin!

For young skin Mix equal quantities of olive oil and almond oil and apply on your face to give your skin a glowing, youthful look!

For clear skin If you are prone to pimples, apply a paste of neem, turmeric and almond everyday for a clean and glossy skin.

For fair skin For a fair and glowing complexion, apply a mixture of lemon juice, turmeric and cream everyday on your face and body.

Chocolate smooth! Apply a paste of melted dark chocolate and lemon on your face and wash off after ten minutes for smooth, silky skin.

Peel off For a clean, clear and glowing skin apply occasionally a peel off mask that removes dead cells and makes the face look young.

For shiny teeth Apply a mixture of lemon juice and black salt at least twice a week for clean and shiny teeth.

For healthy nails Apply petroleum jelly or olive oil on the cuticle every night to condition them.

Soft lips Apply almond oil everyday on your lips before going to bed, for soft, rosy lips.

Healthy hair this monsoon Mix a juice of lemon and a cup of rose water to a mug of water and use as a last rinse to fight scalp odour.

Look fresh Wash your face with juice of one cucumber every morning for a fresh, glowing skin!

Feel fresh Dab you face with the juice of one cucumber mixed with a little cold milk and wash off after 10 minutes for a cool and refreshing look and feel.

Summer cooler Apply a paste of cucumber and watermelon on your face and wash off after 15 mints for a fresh and hydrated skin.

Skin cooler Apply a paste and cucumber and sandalwood powder on your skin for a cooling, refreshing effect!

Tips:Domestic

      Induction cooker care Wipe clean your induction cooker every time you use it, to prevent stains from sticking on its surface.

Room cleaning Vaccum clean your kid's room at least twice a week to avoid dust infection.

Use your oven Anytime you turn on your oven, think about what else you can cook. This saves energy.

Brew right Add some mint and tulsi leaves in your tea maker while brewing tea leaves, for a more aromatic effect!

Natural glow Practice controlled breathing every day to acquire a natural glow on your face.

Know your shoe Walk around in a running shoe to check comfort for at least 10 minutes at the store before you buy it. Pick something that is half or one size bigger.

Nourish your tresses Apply curd and leave it on for 20 minutes. Then rinse it off.

Smooth skin Apply mustard oil every day before taking bath, for a smooth and silky body skin!

For young skin Mix equal quantities of olive oil and almond oil and apply on your face to give your skin a glowing, youthful look!

For heart health Go for a short walk, sing a song, dance on a tune or read a book to get rid of stress that affects your heart negatively.

Healthy eyes For cool, shiny and healthy eyes, wash them with cold water at least three times a day on a regular basis.

For clear skin If you are prone to pimples, apply a paste of neem, turmeric and almond everyday for a clean and glossy skin.

How to fight stress Moderate exercise helps one to cope with anxiety and stress.

Increase your vit-E intake Snack on almonds to reduce hunger while improving dietary vitamin E.

Cure sore throat Boil together lemon, ginger and turmeric, add a dash of honey and drink warm to cure sore throat.

Stay positive Positive mood and exercise cut the risk of heart-related diseases.

Jamison Shaw Hairdressers

Jamison Shaw Hairdressers

If you’ve got length, we’ll show you how to use it! Confidence and femininity reign supreme in this look styled by Stylist Candy Shaw Codner of Jamison Shaw Hairdressers in Atlanta, Georgia. The deep side part helps create extra volume, while golden highlights add dimension to the rich texture that enhances the flowing nature of the look. 2013 sees a continuation of styling choices that utilize hair as an accessory to showcase beautiful features.

Jamison Shaw Hairdressers is world renown among editors, stylists and consumers for its mastery of the French Cutting and Balyage (balayage) Highlighting Techniques. Frequently recognized as one of the World’s Top Salons, Jamison Shaw Hairdressers teaches the French Technique in its Atlanta Academy and on location at hair shows and in salons across North America. “Learn the French Way, the Right Way!” with Jamison Shaw Hairdressers

MAKEOVER OF THE WEEK

Douglas Carroll Salon

Say goodbye to heavy, longer lengths that weigh you down! The shattered perimeter of this youthful look by Stylist Douglas David from Douglas Carroll Salon in Raleigh, North Carolina, distributes volume, allowing for a free-flowing style that’s devilishly hot. Wearable by day or evening, this style bucks convention by foregoing a definitive part and teases the senses with the jagged edges that enhance the features and flatter the face. A vibrant copper hue with golden copper highlights completes the makeover while perfectly complementing her skin tone.

The philosophy at Douglas Carroll Salon is simple. We believe you will find us totally dedicated to you and to all aspects of our profession. We stay in tune with the latest fashion and beauty trends from all over the world; offering a combination of talent, creativity, good sense, and continuous education in product and technical knowledge.

Curly Hair Updos

Curly hair is difficult to manage, however, with some basic hair care and styling tips, you can make the curly mane more manageable. Though, straight hair is more manageable than curly hair, curly hair gives a more romantic and soft look. Straight hair mostly gives a formal look, but to go for a more messy or romantic look one needs to go with curly hair updo hairstyles.

How to Get Curly Hair

Shampoo your hair, and after washing apply a conditioner for 2-3 minutes, then again wash your hair clean. Towel dry your hair; on wet hair apply a sea salt spray or a hair curling mousse. To get wavy hair, scrunch your hair. Let your hair dry naturally, and you will have sexy beach waves. If you wish to get well-defined ringlet curls, then twirl sections of your hair on your index finger and blow dry.

If you wish to do messy updos then wash your hair on the same day. However, if you want to create wedding hairstyles or prom hairstyles, then wash the hair a day before. This will prevent any frizz, and make the hair more manageable for the curly hairstyles you will create next day.

Updos for Curly Hair

Easy Hair Updos: If you are in a rush and can't manage your curly hair, then here are easy updos for curly hair that will save you from a bad hair day. Use a thick tooth comb or scoop your hair using your finger and settle them down on top of your head in a loose bun, using a rubber band. Take out few wavy strands from sides to soften your look, and few small strands of your hair near the nape of your neck. This messy updo will give a casual and sexy look.

Here, is another quick easy updos idea if you have very curly hair which is unmanageable. Comb your hair, and side part them. Then form two French braid styles on the sides, and form a longer simple plait using the rest of the hair. Then roll the plait on your head to form a bun, and secure it with hair pins.

Updos for School: If you are looking for some cute curly updos, then use these ideas. This curly updo also works for very short hair. Comb all your back and secure them in a tight curly hair bun, at the top of your head. Then use some cute silver headbands or hair accessories. If you have short curly hair, then don't tie it in a bun, just comb them back and secure it with the headbands.

Updos for Prom: If you are looking for an elegant looking updo for prom then use these ideas. Scoop all your hair, and separate the top and bottom hair, then tie the top hair in a bun, and leave the rest of the hair open. This half updo hairstyle looks great with dangling earrings.

Curly Updos for Weddings: For a wedding you need to create a romantic and elegant look. Here, are ideas to make a beautiful updo wedding hairstyle. Middle part your hair using a comb, then use your fingers and scoop the hair and place them into a bun near the nape of the neck. Then take out few strands from sides to soften your look. Place some beautiful hair pins in the bun, to make your hairstyle look even more beautiful.

So, use the above ideas to create beautiful looking updos, and use a hairspray after you are done creating the hairstyle, for better and longer hold.