Tousled Hair 101

The tools and tricks you need to master a tousled, beachy hairstyle

It's the perfect carefree look for summer, and it's a cinch to do. Just follow these steps and soon you'll have envy-inducing waves in your hair. See how-to

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L'Oreal Paris Resist and Shine Nail Paints

To counteract your problems of chipping and discoloration it may be worthwhile switching to L'Oreal Paris Resist and  Shine UV Color Protect range of nail paints. Armed with an in-built UV filter that resists sunlight ( Solar Shield technology) and enriched with Mexoryl XL for fade-resistant
and shock proof colour, it is available in vibrant colours like caramel brown, dusky pink, black red, classic red and wine red. For Rs.350/- per bottle, it's available at all L'Oreal Paris counters in India.

(Guest Post by Smitha)

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Shop for discount beauty products from the convenience of your home

Beauty is not a prerogative of models, film stars and other celebrities. Given proper and affordable beauty products, you too can look great without cutting a huge hole in your pocket. The question, however, is where to find good beauty products that fit right into your budget.

Go online

The Internet is a huge but often underutilized resource of information and good budget finds. It's high time you discovered its wonders and convenience. Shopping over the net can be very convenient since you can shop around different websites and cross-reference prices without having to leave your house. Just do a search for “discount beauty products" and several thousands of websites offering various types and different brands of cheap or discounted beauty products will crop up in your search results.

Don’t frown upon discount beauty products. Just because something is cheap, it doesn't mean that it is junk. Even expensive products are not always the best. Great results won't come from the price of the commodities you buy, but from what it can do. Buying the perfect cream for a certain skin type will bring an instant change, no matter the price. Discount skin care can be easily explained. Some vendors are trying to sell their stock and they need to do it fast. It doesn't mean that the product is ineffective. Another common reason is the need of more customers. Owners will make large price cuts just to get some publicity. If the provider is dependable, he shouldn't be suspected of selling expired or useless products.

However Internet shopping does have its share of risks so you would want to exercise caution. Take your time to browse through websites selling discounted make-up, skin care, or other beauty products before finally settling on one. Things to look out for are a working telephone, secure payment system, and good delivery schemes. The latter is a very important consideration since beauty products are very fragile items which may be damaged by improper handling.

DIY Beauty Products

Another option is to make beauty treatments yourself, that’s what this blog is all about. Just browse through the category Homemade Beauty Aids and you will find a plethora of recipes for pampering yourself. You'll be amazed at the kinds of things you can concoct with a few inexpensive items, some of which you may already have in your kitchen cupboard.

(Guest Post by Dhanya)

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Happy Feet during monsoon

Follow these simple pointers during the rains to keep your feet looking great.

* Get regular pedicures and keep your toenails trimmed. Also cut your toe-nails straight across and not the corners to prevent ingrown nails. Once in a week, you should also clean the insides of your nails with an orange stick dipped in hydrogen-peroxide to ward off nail infections.

* Paint your toenails bright, happy colours.

* Steer clear of leather footwear. They become soggy when wet, and are not suitable for monsoons. But perchance if you were wearing leather footwear during an unexpected shower, here's what you should do with your leather sandals.

* Say goodbye to closed footwear and start wearing open footwear, it'll allow your feet to dry quickly and let your toes breathe. Flip flops let your feet breathe and help that moisture evaporate in no time.

* Before wearing your shoes or sandals, clean them thoroughly with a dry cloth. This helps remove any fungal growth or moulds in your wet sandals.

* Statistics indicate that Indian women mostly use worn out, old fashioned footwear during monsoons, so as to not ruin their favourite pairs splashing through puddles or wading through muddy water. But you need not worry as nowadays a wide range of chic, classy and fashionable monsoon footwear available in waterproof materials these days. Colorful, flashy footwear in bright shades look great this season. So it's time to discard those old-fashioned rainy shoes and start wearing shoes that are both seasonally suitable and fashionably funky!

* Fungal infection in the toes are quite common these days. If you've waded through rainwater, wash your feet with antiseptic soap like Dettol  and then apply an anti-fungal powder between your toes to avoid infection. If time permits, you can pamper your legs a bit by soaking them in warm water to which savlon/Dettol and peppermint oil is added.   After 10-15 minutes, wash your feet and towel-dry them. Sprinkle anti-fungal powder/talcum powder to which camphor powder is added . And then relax them up on a stool or centre table for 5 minutes to encourage the blood circulation.

(Guest post by Smitha)

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Skin Quotes and Deep-Cleansing for a Perfect Skin

Skin is the largest organ in our body and accounts for around 16 percent of the body weight.!! It is the first line of defence against foreign substances entering the body as well as protecting the body from trauma. It regulates body temperature and its slight acidity protects us from bacteria and other microorganisms. It's the pigment Melanin in the skin that gives it the color!! Physical description and functional attributes apart, let's see what famous personalities have got to say on this amazing organ of our body.

Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone.
-- Dorothy Parker
We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us. The old skin has to be shed before the new one can come.
-- Joseph Campbell
Beauty, to me, is about being comfortable in your own skin. That, or a kick-ass red lipstick.
-- Gwyneth Paltrow
In Hollywood if you're good looking, tall, have OK teeth and nice skin, the odds of being successful are great.
-- John Corbett
Years wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.
-- Samuel Ullman
There's nothing nicer than a girl who looks happy and comfortable in her own skin.
-- Peter Andre
The heart never knows the colour of the skin.
-- George, Chief Dan
No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.
-- Nelson Mandela
Compassion is sometimes the fatal capacity for feeling what it is like to live inside somebody else's skin.
-- Frederick Buechner
We may have different religions, different languages, different colored skin, but we all belong to one human race.
-- Kofi Annan
A thick skin is a gift from God.
-- Konrad Adenauer
Failures are like skinned knees -- painful, but superficial.
-- H. Ross Perot
Many a dangerous temptation comes to us in fine gay colours, that are but skin-deep.
-- Matthew Henry
You may cover whole skins of parchment with limitations, but power alone can limit power.
-- John Randolph
I'm tired of all this nonsense about beauty being only skin-deep. That's deep enough. What do you want- an adorable pancreas?
-- Jean Kerr
The mind does not take its complexion from the skin.
-- Frederick Douglass
For me and for every woman the most important is to have a healthy skin, and also to take care of your body. I clean my face with a special soap my doctor gave me, and when possible I go to the gym.
-- Daniela Urzi
But time strips our illusions of their hue, And one by one in turn, some grand mistake casts off its bright skin yearly like the snake.
-- Lord Byron

Flawless, healthy skin and an even skin-tone is something that all women aspire for. To achieve that, they coddle, pamper, nourish and try an array of beauty products. But do they all work? Wrong choice of products can actually damage the structure of your skin. The first step in caring for your skin begins with deep-cleansing, says this article from Total Beauty. Excerpts: "Your skin has to be clean before you can even think about trying to treat any skin issues.Find out how to get your skin clean and healthy, so you'll have the ideal foundation for a perfect complexion. Use these tips, tricks and classic beauty products to get your most gorgeous skin ever."

P.S: If you haven't, then please enter this fabulous giveaway where you stand a chance to win Clear Remedy Acne System worth $165.

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Your Ultimate Flirty Hair How-To Guide

Get expert tips and tricks, plus the perfect products, for seriously sexy hair

Raise your hand if you want gorgeous, sexy hair! It's easy to achieve with these tips. No matter what your hair length or type, get ready for some seriously stunning hair. See tips

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The Weekend Beauty Read

• Elke's gotten lazy, but she doesn't mind, thanks to Ponds.
• A Touch of Blusher reviews Lancôme's fall 2009 collection.
• Beauty Anonymous brings you Nars fall 2009 makeup collection.
• Beauty Junkie in SF reviews the TeenSpa Blemished Skin line from Pevonia Botanica. Its not just for teens!
• The Makeup Divas reviews tarte Celebutante Moisturizing Dry Oil Shimmer Spray.
• Enter for a chance to win Clear Remedy Acne System worth $165 at Beauty and Personal Grooming.

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