Five ways to get perfect manicure

Manicure is not an easy task, especially when you choose to do it on your own. Try dry manicure, but with patience and be careful with cuticles.

Celebrity manicurist Carla Kay shares five tips for nailing the perfect manicure, reports eonline.com:

- Don't cut all of your cuticles: The cuticle protects your nails from infection. Trim the little pieces that are visibly hanging out. Then take a small amount of alcohol and swipe it on the nail bed so the natural oils from your nails are gone and you get a clean base.

- Try dry manicures: Lotion and oil on hands can interfere with smooth application and also expand nail bed. Besides, it takes time to dry out.

- Apply your base: Duri Rejuvacote is recommended for the base as the main ingredient is keratin. It helps with weak nails or cracks. This is your first coat which is going to penetrate through your nails to make them stronger. It will bond with the colour you apply.

- Be Patient: Let the base coat dry because if that canvas is dry, you are going to get a sleeker application with your colour. If you don't wait for the nails to dry fully, you run the risk of wrinkling the polish.

- Play with nail stickers: If you're not good at painting your nails, try Incoco polish strips. There are a plenty of gorgeous colors and designs to suit your mood.

Tips:Career Woman

How to fight stress Moderate exercise helps one to cope with anxiety and stress. Lose weight! Begin your day with a glass of lemon water. It increases your metabolism. Avoid morning haste Prepare your outfit, makeup, lunch and gym bag the night before. Stay focused at work Make a list then tackle the big jobs first and leave the small stuff for later. Keep yourself safe Keep updating and sharing your locations with applications like Latitude. Earn a promotion Make all that you do measurable. Quantifiable performance are always remembered. Count your blessings Rough phase? Tell yourself that it could have been worse. Have gratitude towards what you have. Stay Positive Shun complaining, bitching or swearing. It will only rob you of happiness and set back your attitude. Guidelines for an interview To give a message that you are involved and interested relax and lean slightly forward, about 10 degrees, towards your interviewer. Etiquette Tip Always identify yourself when calling someone, even on their cellphone. Don't just say "Hello" and wait for the other person to guess. While Grilling Avoid piercing meat with a fork while it's cooking as it causes precious juices to run out. Mail management File all important emails together. Cut, paste and organise in respective folders. This will help you locate your mail easily. Dress right If going directly from work to a dinner, you can wear the same pair of trousers with a casual blouse. Slim and healthy Always buy wholegrains and unpolished brown rice and low-fat dairy and cheese instead of full fat versions to stay slim and healthy. Beat stress Beat stress by doing things you love the most, be it cooking, gardening, reading, listening to music. To avoid stress Chalk out your next day's plan in a to-do list every night before going to sleep. This will save you from last-minute stress.

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.

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