New Year’s Eve Hair and Makeup Ideas !!!

Try these gorgeous ideas for a bold, sophisticated look at your New Year's Eve celebration.

Effortlessly :

Paired with a strappy dress and dangling earrings, a loosely tousled French twist has that devil-may-care Bardot allure. And there’s no pressure to be perfect: The less done it looks, the more captivating it becomes.

How-to: Prep damp hair with texturizing spray to give it body, says Mancuso. Then, for a tousled look, blow-dry hair using fingers rather than a brush. Work a pouf of mousse through hair to make it pliable. Now gather hair at the nape and twist upward. Use bobby pins sparingly to anchor hair to the scalp loosely.

Beauty note: Highlight cheeks and lips with the same cream-based color. Try Mary Kay cream blush in Sheer Bliss.

Cool and Classic

A short, choppy crop takes an exquisite turn when you smooth it back and add a pair of striking yet simple earrings. The effect is especially chic against a bare neckline.

How-to: Don’t assume that you have to forgo the look of an up do just because you have short hair. You can achieve the same result by simply slicking hair back into a pretty shape. You’ll need “all the hold you can get,” says Mancuso, to ensure that little pieces don’t stick out. To start, spritz a root-boosting spray onto dry hair to give it strength and malleability. Once the spray dries, tease the crown area, then smooth hair gently back and fold it into place with a paddle brush. Finish with heavy-duty hair spray.

Beauty note: Pink lipstick complements a feminine hairstyle.

New Romantic

Even chin-length hair can be worn up in a feminine, face-framing braid. Paired with a matching set of necklace and earrings that look plucked from Grandma’s jewelry box, this casually plaited style delivers old-world charm to a conservative long-sleeve dress.

How-to: Shortest hair can be elaborately styled and with minimal effort. Start by prepping dry hair all over with texture spray. Next, braid three narrow sections from one side of the forehead to the opposite end and secure at the temple with bobby pins. Hold the remaining hair back with bobby pins, or gather it into a small ponytail if the hair is long enough.

Beauty note: Brows enhance the look. Define them with brow powder.

Modern Glamour

Gorgeous, bouncy waves that skim the shoulders are just as show stopping as a dressy up do but less involved.

How-to: Begin by blow-drying naturally curvy or wavy damp hair with a paddle brush. In the last few minutes of drying, switch to a comb to pull out any kinks. Then create a deep side part. For a smooth but not overly straightened finish, run a flatiron through just the front portion of hair. Mist with hair spray.

Beauty note: A sophisticated hairstyle demands a classic red lipstick.

REMEMBER >: Less done =More captivating (so don't over do).

HAVE A BLASTING NEW YEAR ,,A GREAT BEGINING......2016...

    WISHING YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR🎆🎊🎆🎊

              BEAUTY&FASHIONMERGE
                       

😊

The Correct Way to Moisturize Your Face !

There really is a right way—and a wrong way. 

Apparently we've all been moisturizing our faces wrong. Think that you can just slap it on in circular motions and be on your way? We did too, but it turns out that's not how you reap the maximum benefits of whatever gorgeous treat you indulging your face in. Curious? We thought so... so check it out below.

Here's a play by play:

1. Dispense a quarter sized amount of product into your palm.
2. Apply using your fingertips.
3. Start at your chin and use upward strokes to blend in your moisturizer.
4. Lightly tap under your eyes to circulate the blood and even out skin tone.

And there you have it—consider your lives changed!

Feel free to share your experience and questions.!!!Would love to hear.

Skin Brightening Face Masks !

Dull and lifeless skin is what all the pollution, stress or a busy lifestyle promises. Here are a few quick and effective skin brightening face masks for brides-to-be, to use......

Before you try any of the face masks, don’t forget to use a natural scrub like raw-honey+sugar to remove the dead layers of the skin. By exfoliating your skin before applying a face mask, the absorbing capacity of the skin increases and the face masks will give you good results.

All the face masks are natural and do not show any harsh effects on your skin. If you are allergic to any of the ingredients listed, please avoid them...

The classic Turmeric & Sandalwood face mask for glowing skin:
This age old Indian beauty mask can never be undermined. This is very easy to make and use. Turmeric fades away all the blemishes, deep cleanses and makes the skin soft and bright. Sandalwood powder soothes the skin while giving it an instant glow.

Mix 1 tbsp.. raw turmeric powder and 1 tbsp sandal powder with a little milk or rose water.

Apply this mask over the face and neck.

Leave for 15 minutes and rinse with warm water.

Wipe the skin with a cotton ball soaked in fresh milk to remove the turmeric stains if any.

Beautifying Rose & Almond face mask:

Soak a hand full of fresh and clean rose petals in a little water for 2-3 hours.

Mash the soaked petals.

Add 1 tsps. honey and mix well.

Add 2-3 drops of almond essential oil and mix well.

Apply this mask over clean face and neck.

Leave for 15 minutes and rinse with warm water.

Banana & Orange skin glow face mask:

Mash one half of a ripe banana.

Mix 1 tbsp of orange juice and 1 tbsp of honey.

On a clean face, apply the face mask and let it stay for 15-20 minutes.

Rinse with lukewarm water and then moisturize.

Thank You For Reading . Have Great Day !

Tips For Winter Hair Care !!

With the arrival of winter all skin and hair problems start worrying you. Dry and brittle hair, dandruff, hair fall, hair damage are common during winters. Yet the remedies are handy to protect the lustrous locks. Yet Beauty&Fashion Merge brings you most effective homemade tips for winter hair.

Tips to protect your hair:

1. After a continuous use, your hair care regimen loses their effectiveness. Your hair gets too accustomed to your regular hair care regimen and gets desensitized to the active ingredients needed for keeping it protected. So it is a good idea to break up your hair routine every few weeks by using an alternate shampoo and conditioner for a day or two. This really can make a huge difference on how your hair looks and feels, and you can fall in love with your favorite products all over again.
2. Keep the split ends trimmed and treat them carefully.
3. Good conditioners make a lot of difference.
4. Use apple cider vinegar the same way as you use a conditioner at least twice a week for the shine boost.
5. Using the homemade hair masks at least once in a week can work wonders for your hair, by controlling the hair fall and making it healthy and shiny.

Olive Oil Hair Mask: Massage a olive oil into the hair and scalp. Use a wide-toothed comb to spread evenly. Cover hair with a shower cap for 15-20 minutes, then rinse well. Shampoo as usual.

Honey and Egg Yolk Hair Mask: Mix well 1 tbsp. honey, 1 tbsp. olive oil and 1 egg yolk. Apply to hair, spread evenly with a wide toothed comb, cover with shower cap and leave on for 30 minutes. Rinse and shampoo as usual.

Oatmeal and Almond oil Hair Mask: Mix well 1 tbsp. oatmeal powder, 1 tbsp. milk and 1 tbsp. almond oil to make a paste. Apply this to hair and leave for at least 15 minutes by covering with a shower cap. Rinse with water and use mild shampoo.

 Feel free to share your experience and questions.!!!

Hairstyles To Try Out Every day !

Simple Hairstyles !!

If you’ve been bored leaving your hair down every single day or wearing the same drab hair style with not much change, worry not. We show you ways in which to make some amazing hairstyles that you can make every day – and these aren’t time-taking too!

1. Sleek Ponytail : It is classy, chic and easy-to-make. It is especially perfect for work wear as it can stay put through the whole day.

 How to get a sleek ponytail : Straighten your hair such that it is sleek and soft and tie it up into a pony – high or low, the way you like it. It’s that simple!

2. The Side Braid : Braiding up our hair is something that we’ve done all through our schooling and hence, it is an easy hairstyle to make for most of us. It can look good with any outfit and can make you look dressy effortlessly. All you have to do is make it side-swept so that it is a tad bit different and prettier than the normal braid.

How to get a side braid : All you have to do is braid your hair (in regular, French or fishtail style), starting the braiding from the lower left or right end of your scalp.

3. The Puff Ponytail : If you have no time to straighten your hair or add curls or just do anything with it except tie it up into a pony, there’s still a way to make it look elegant and that is ‘puffing it up’.

How to get a puff ponytail : It is the simplest thing you can imagine. Tie your hair (yes, even the messy hair that you just woke up with) into a ponytail. But before you do that, comb out a little bit of the frontal part of your hair and make it stand out with the help of bobby pins.

4.Half Up and Half Down Hairstyle : Yet another hairstyle that helps us transform the boring and dreary hair into a dressy up do is the half up and half down hairstyle. Instead of leaving all your hair loose. Pull half of it up and make a knot or a braid or a pony out of it leaving the other half down. It is easy to make and can go with most outfits. And yes, it is one of those hairstyles that most celebs seem to be going for lately.

5.Add a Hair Band : Instead of leaving your hair down like every other day, glam it up a little bit by slipping on a hair band onto the hair.

How to add the hair band : Choosing the right hair band and placing it in on your hair is all it takes. See to it that the frontal part of your hair is puffed up a little bit so that it adds a certain chic-ness to it.

Feel free to share your experience and questions.

Homemade Salon Style Facial .

Facial For Glowing Skin 

Facial helps you cleanse, exfoliate, nourish and rejuvenate your skin and reveals the fresh, glowing, flawless and youthful layers of skin. Salon facials are quite expensive and most of them go ineffective. The products come with strong chemicals and slowly damage the skin ageing it faster than your actual age. Natural facials are the best option, which you can repeat even once or twice every week.

Usually facials involve 5-6 steps. Let us see how to do a salon style facial at home step-by-step:

Cleanser

Use a deep clean facial cleanser like the one from neutrogena to cleanse the face and neck. Massage the cleanser on wet skin for few minutes to remove the impurities and clear the pores. Pat dry with a clean face cloth.

Tone:
Use rose water (Dabur gulab jal) to tone the skin. Wet a cotton ball with a little rose water and wipe the face and neck. Rose water soothes the skin and maintains the pH balance.

Steam:
Fill a bowl with 3/4th water and bring it to a boil. Remove from the stove and steam your face and neck for 10-15 minutes by covering your head with a towel. This will open the pores and loosens the dead cells and stubborn dirt.

Exfoliate:
Now your pores are open and the dirt or dead cells are loosened, it is easy for you to exfoliate more effectively. Use baking soda or powdered sugar mixed with water or honey to exfoliate the skin. Remember to be as gentle as possible, since the skin will be a little sensitive due to steaming. Rub in circular motions on the face and neck concentrating on T-zone for 1-2 minutes very gently and carefully. Rinse well and pat dry.

Massage
It is the most important step of your facial. Use a moisturizer enriched with vitamin-E to massage your skin. Start from the neck and move towards your face by gentle upward strokes. Your finger strokes should be enough to stimulate blood circulation. Use circular movements from your chin towards the lower part of ears. Use gentle circular movements using ring finger around the eyes. Use up and down movements on your nose. Massage for 10-15 minutes very gently on every area of the skin on your face, neck and ears. Wet your hands with cold milk or rose water in between while you massage to smoothly glide your fingers. After massaging, wipe the skin with a clean wet face cloth.

Face mask:
Take a few chunks of apple, papaya and banana in a small bowl. Blend them in a mixer to make a smooth paste. Mix this with 2 tbsp of rice flour. Add little water if required. Apply this mask over clean face and neck after massaging. Leave for 15-20 minutes. Rinse well and pat dry.

Ice cube:Now rub an ice cube over the face and neck to close the pores. This is important to keep the skin fresh and glowing.

Serum:
Apply a moisturizing serum over the skin and massage gently.

Sunblock
Must apply a apply sunblock to protect your skin from UV rays ,must after a facial if you are going out.

 Feel free to share your experience and questions.

Papaya Skin Brightening Face Mask !

Face Mask Using Raw Papaya :\:

Several factors make the skin dull and cause blemishes which should be regularly treated to keep the skin healthy and radiant. Here is a powerful face mask using raw papaya, yogurt and honey to brighten up the skin by gently exfoliating the dead layers of the skin. This face mask stimulates blood circulation and makes the skin surface radiantly glowing.

How to prepare:                                                  

1/2 cup raw or semi ripe papaya (peeled and chopped)

2 tbsp. plain yogurt or thick curd
2 tbsp honey
Blend the papaya pieces to make into a smooth paste. Mix well with yogurt and the honey. Apply this paste over a clean face and neck. Leave for 15 minutes and rinse. Left over face mask can be stored for later use.

HOW IT WORKS :

In this face mask we use unripe papaya. It contains natural alpha-hydroxy acids and the levels of papain, an enzyme that dissolves dead skin cells, is in huge amounts when compared to ripe papaya. This makes it a very powerful ingredient in many cosmetics to brighten up the skin. In case you have a sensitive skin, you should use ripe papaya or semi ripe one, instead of raw papaya. Raw papaya gives you mild exfoliation.
On the other hand yogurt or curd also contains aplha-hydroxy acids and acts as a catalyst to improve the action of papaya on skin, while making it softer and fresher. Honey is a great humectant and keeps the skin hydrated.

USAGE :

The face mask gives a slight tingling sensation which is common. This face mask should be used 1-2 times a week.

 *Please feel free to share your experiences and questions. Would love to hear.

Miraculous Benefits of Aloe Vera for the Hair !!

Aloe Vera for the Hair

It can not only make you healthy, it also imparts a definite glow and sheen to your hair and skin when used. Aloe Vera extract has also got plenty of Vitamins such as Vitamin B 12 and folic acid which are responsible for the rejuvenation that comes with using it.
The benefits of Aloe Vera for the hair and how it can be put to its best use for the hair, read on..

Helps Prevent Drying up of the Hair

The best possible use that Aloe Vera has on your hair is it’s hydrating property. If you’re one of those people with an extremely dry and rough hair, using Aloe Vera extract for your hair can help prevent the dryness and thereby other problems that come along with dryness such as hair fall and dandruff.

Balances out the pH of the Hair When there is a persistent hair problem that you just can’t seem to rid yourself of, be it hair fall or an itchy scalp, it is very likely because of an imbalance in the Ph of the hair. Upon using Aloe Vera juice on a regular basis, the balance of Ph can be restored and thereby, many problems that revolve around that can finally be put to an end.

Anti Fungal in Nature Aloe Vera has got anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties. Since fungus is responsible for most of the scalp infections that cause inflammation and itching, application of Aloe Vera extract is a great means to fighting these infections. It also helps prevent the occurrence of such infections and keeps the scalp and hair healthy.

Helps with the growth of the hair
While many chemical products promise to help with hair growth in balding or thinning areas, they seldom show any results. Aloe Vera juice, however has got miraculous effects on restoring the growth of the hair. It helps by cleansing the scalp and de-clogging the hair follicles which helps hair grow rapidly and into thicker strands.

Constant use of Aloe Vera onto your hair can transform your hair into the shiny and glistening mane that you’ve always wished for.

Thank you .

Age old secret for skin lightening !

Rice powder

Chinese women have inherited a natural face mask from their ancestors to keep their skin fairer from the deep layers of skin. You will be surprised to know that it is one of the most important ingredient found in Indian kitchen. Its nothing but rice powder.

How rice powder works?                            

• Rice contains a high amounts of PABA(para amino benzoic acid) which is a strong sunscreen.
• It contains huge amounts of Ferulic acid which is an antioxidant. Scientists have found that when ferulic acid is added to Vitamin C and E, its sun protection ability doubled.
• Allenton is a good anti-inflammatory agent. It soothes sunburns and also promotes the skin’s repair.
• When applied as a paste on the skin, rice powder inhibits tyrosine, which is an enzyme responsible for melanin production(responsible for skin completion).

Rice face mask:

• Take a hand full of rice and grind into a very smooth powder. Alternatively you can also use rice powder available in stores.
• Add some raw milk to the powder and mix to make a smooth face mask.
• Apply this paste over the face and neck. Leave for 20 minutes and rinse with water.
• Repeat twice a week or after exposure to sun.
• When you soak rice in water, store the white water that you get, to splash on your face several times a day. This is a great skin cleanser and also promotes brighter complexion.

 *Please feel free to share your experiences and questions. Would love to hear.

Solution to Dry, Flaky and Brittle Nails.

Hot Oil Manicure :

I love nail art and this small sentence does no justice to explain my passion for it but keeping nails healthy and nourished is of prime importance. And no nail art or expensive polish will look good, if your nails and cuticles do not support them. Before asking the nail art or the fancy polish to make you nails look gorgeous , please ask your self did you do enough for your nails????

Hot Oil manicure ?

It is a luxurious and relaxing treatment for pampering your hands. It is best suited for dry and ribbed nails, damaged cuticles and brittle flaky nails.
However  my regular readers would know that I never endorse expensive products or difficult treatments. I am more of a researcher who comes up with Do It Yourself substitutes. So, here is a DIY Hot Oil Manicure that everyone can easily do sitting at home .

How to do ??                                                     

Some of the oils used for this are Vitamin E oil, Olive Oil, Sunflower Oil, Castor Oil mixed with lower density oil, Almond Oil etc. All you have to do is warm the oil for a 30 sec or so in the microwave. The oil should not be too hot and bearable
The reason of using warm the oil is that the density of the oil decreases (so oil thins down) when we heat them, hence they can now easily penetrate into the skin.
Now, dip your hands in the warm oil till the oil cools off. If you enjoyed this, do not hesitate in reheating the oil again for like a 20 sec and repeating it .
Take out your hands from the oil and massage your hands and wrist. Pay special attention to the cuticle, nail bed and nail edges.
Keep in mind that you are feeding the thirsty nails and hands with real good food. So don’t stop too soon.
Wash your hands with plain water after some massage and wipe them.
You can do the regular pushing your cuticles and removing the dead skin as well. If you wish you can proceed with nail paint application step of the manicure after getting rid of the oiliness from your nails.

I would suggest this as a before bed ritual so that you are touching around things interrupting the healing process.

I hope you enjoyed this post and would use this to pamper your nails and hands.

 *Please feel free to share your experiences and questions. Would love to hear.

Lemon Detox Diet !

You Need To Know -

Lemon detox diet, also known as the “Master Cleanse” is one of the popular and effective among fast diets. The name master cleanse diet is indicative of the fact that it destroys free radicals and toxins in the body. It involves the use of lemonade that works as a cleansing agent and detoxifies the whole body. Apart from weight loss, this diet plan is beneficial in several other ways. It has proven to be effective, easy and less time taking than other diet plans.

How to Prepare :

Preparing a lemon detox drink is easy.                          

                                                                                                          

Ingredients needed (for 1 glass):

• 25 ml Pure Water
• 20-30 ml. freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 20ml Maple syrup (Organic)
• 1/10 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Mix all the above ingredients well, and your drink is ready. You can make this drink for whole day use as well by storing in the refrigerator.

The Lemon detox drink provides you essential minerals and vitamins while diet plan as no other food consumption is allowed. Being a powerful antioxidant, it detoxifies your body. Dietary Fiber in lemon helps in improving digestion and eliminating waste material, thus cleansing your intestine. Lemon plays a vital role in this diet, so its quantity is important.

Maple syrup is a sap from the sugar maple tree. It is a natural sweetener that besides sweetening the drink, also helps in detoxifying your body.

Last ingredient, cayenne pepper also plays an important role. It also helps in cleansing your system as it is an excellent antioxidant.

Benefits of Lemon Detox Diet ::-

Facilitates Quick Weight Loss.

Good for the Digestive System.

 Boosts Immune System.

Healthy and Glowing Skin.

Precautions* :

It is advisable to end and start the lemon detox diet carefully. Sudden intake of food after this diet plan is not advisable as it can lead to health issues.

1.  One must go for liquids, then light food and then heavy food consumption. Gradually one should resort to a normal diet.
2.  During this diet, one can have a deficiency of vitamin and minerals. This diet should be discontinued if any health issues are experienced.
3.  More than 2 liters of lemon detox drink should be consumed in a day as dehydration can take      place if enough water is not there in your body.

So, Will you start to incorporate this super diet plan into your present lifestyle?
Do not forget to share your thoughts with us.
You can drop letter to us always welcome.😊

Top Fruits for Healthy Hair !!

                                

We all know that fruits are good for the health and mostly associated with the nourishment of the skin to keep it supple. But, did you know that fruits are also important for the healthy growth of hair? Although having a balance diet and all kinds of fruit throughout the year is helpful, there are specific fruits that work better for hair , than others, and here are the  top ::

Bananas

Bananas are rich in potassium and vitamin A, C and E. These nutrients are essentially important when it comes to restoring dull and damaged hair. Each of these nutrients has a role to play. While Vitamin A restores the natural oils of the hair, Vitamin E repairs all the damage and split ends.

Apples 

An apple a day can certainly keep the dandruff away. A natural way to deal with the problem of excessive dandruff is applying apple juice to the scalp, which removes and prevents the re occurrence of dandruff for a long span of time. You can also use it right after shampoo for natural conditioning and giving your hair a lustrous shine.

Lemons

Lemon is another great natural cleanser. All you need to do is, cut the lemon into half, and scrub it over your scalp. It effectively removes all the dandruff and also prevents it from reoccurring for at least a week. If you feel lemon makes your hair dry, use it in combination with some olive oil.

Peaches

Another good thing for dry hair is peaches. The best way to use peaches is the take the ripest ones, mash them and mix them with some yogurt. Apply the mask over your scalp and hair, covering especially the tips. Wash your hair after an hour. If done on a weekly basis this will certainly help you get rid of split ends and dry hair.

I hope you all find these tips useful and enjoy the goodness of all these fruits.😀

NAILS CARE !!!

To take care of your nails, #

Most of us usually just rub on a little cuticle oil, take a break from polish, and hope for the best. But, like our faces and hair, nails need targeted TLC to keep them, well, on point. And companies are starting to take note. So, step away from the acetone soak, move back from the acrylics, and check below tips for more...

Gentle WipesFrom a healthy nails perspective, these non-acetone soaked pads are better than regular remover, thanks to Argan oil, which works as a cuticle oil to soften frayed skin. “Sure, it’s going to take a few passes to get all the polish off, but rather than wrecking your nails, you’re hydrating them.”

Oil“Cuticles are your nails' seal to the world,”they keep the bad out and the good in. If they’re healthy, nutrients are sealed in, and a strong nail will grow.” The antifungal, antiseptic, and antiparasitic properties of this neem-based oil help the cuticle do its job, while chamomile and lavender soothe inflammation, redness, or infection. Use it nightly to help your nails get their Rapunzel on.

PrimerA regular basecoat keeps your nails from yellowing and helps polish stay put — and often that’s about it. This creamy nude, on the other hand, evens out bumps and ridges, and makes your nails look so healthy that even if you have a polish color picked out, you’ll probably reconsider putting anything on top.

Sun tanned Skin ?? DIY Anti-Tan Masks.

The good news is that a suntan tends to fade over time.Applying anti-tan face mask also helps fade a summer tan fast. Plus, it helps remove dark spots and blemishes and add a radiant glow to your skin.

You can prepare your anti-tan face mask with skin-lightening ingredients like aloe vera gel, gram flour (also called chickpea flour or besan), tomato, yogurt, lemon juice, cucumber juice and rose water.

Here are exclent  recipes for effective homemade anti-tan beauty masks.

1: Homemade Anti-Tan Beauty Mask with Gram Flore

2: Tomato and Yogurt Beauty Mask to Reduce Suntan

1.Homemade Anti-Tan Beauty Mask with Gram Flour

Things you will need

Gram flour

Aloe vera gel

Yogurt

A mixing bowl and spoon

Steps

1. Put 2 tablespoons of gram flour in a bowl.

2. Add 1 to 1½ tablespoons of plain yogurt.

3. Add 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel.

4. Mix it well to get a smooth paste.

Apply this paste on your skin. You can use it on your face as well as hands and legs. Allow it to dry, then scrub it off. Finally, rinse your skin with cool water. Do this once or twice a week.

2- Tomato and Yogurt Beauty Mask :

Things you will need:

• A ripe tomato
• Plain yogurt
• Lemon juice 
• A mixing bowl and spoon

Steps

1. Chop 1 tomato into pieces and put them in a blender.

2. Add 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt.

3. Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.

4. Blend the mixture.

Apply this paste on your skin.Allow it to dry, then scrub it off. Finally, rinse your skin with cool water.

Use it 2 or 3 times a week on a regular basis until you are satisfied with the results.

As prevention is always better than the cure, avoid sun exposure, especially during the peak hours of the day.

If you cannot avoid going out in the sun, take proper measures like wearing a long-sleeved shirt, and a hat.Also apply a good quality sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or more.

Thank you For Reading . "Go with No Tan " !

Homemade Tips For Rapid Hair Growth..!

Fenugreek-age old solution for hair growth

Fenugreek has been utilized to treat hair fall since ages. Also you can utilize it for growing hair.
Ingredients:

• Two/three tablespoons of Fenugreek seeds

• A large pan filled with water

Preparation:

• Soak fenugreek seeds in the water for 24 hours.

• Strain and utilize the water to rinse hair.

• Do not instantly wash hair with normal water. Let this water stay for at least 3 hours.

• After 3 hours, wash your hair lukewarm water.

• Repeat this daily for at a month to see your hair getting smooth and silky.

Fenugreek hair mask :

• One tablespoon of fenugreek seeds paste

• ¼ cup or more coconut milk(depending on length of hair) .

Preparation:

• Blend fenugreek seeds paste and coconut milk well.

• Put it to your scalp and hair.

• Leave it to it for half an hour.

• After this, wash off with shampoo and water.

Eggs give additional protein to grow extra hair

Hair is fundamentally comprised of protein.To grow hair over is to give it additional protein, one of the best proteins-is egg white. What you have to do is take couple of eggs and rub your scalp with the liquids in it. Let stay there for 60 minutes, secure with a shower cap. At that point wash it off with a gentle shampoo and water. You may even make an egg mask for your hair to give it additional shine and quality.

Ingredients for the egg hair mask:

• One tablespoon of olive oil

• Egg white from one or two eggs

• One tablespoon of honey

Preparation:

• Blend egg white, olive oil and honey well to make the egg hair mask.

• Put this mask on your scalp. Cover your hair as well.

• Let it stay there for around 15-20 minutes.

• Wash off with shampoo and water.

Wash hair with apple cider vinegar

Apple juice vinegar has numerous advantages for your hair. It invigorates the hair follicles and helps them become thicker. It likewise rinses scalp separated from keeping up the pH equalization of hair which quickens their growth. You simply need to utilize this vinegar after-wash. Include apple juice vinegar with water and utilize it as a last wash for your hair every time you shampoo your hair. Despite the fact that it has a gentle odor that does not trouble anybody yet in the event that you need your hair smell great .

 

Take a look at these 15 foods that can actually help to reduce that stubborn belly fat....

1) Avocados: loaded with two nutrients that are KEY to killing belly fat: hunger-crushing fibre (11 – 17g per avocado)
and monounsaturated fats, which studies have shown to actually “spot reduce” belly fat.

2) Peanut Butter: not just peanut butter, but mostly any seeds and nuts: postachios, walnuts, almonds,pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and flax seeds. Why? They keep you full and satisfied for long periods of time and they are full of healthy fats and minerals

3) Healthy Oils: extra virgin olive oil and coconut oil actually help burn fat by supplying healthy oils your body needs to burn stubborn body fat.

4) These veggies: cetain vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, kale and cabbage contain special
phytonutrients (fight-o-nutrients), such as indole-3-carbinol (I3C), which help to fight against environmental estrogens that can add belly fat.

5) Omelets: Eggs arent bad!!!, they are nutrient dense and loaded with belly-burning protein, vitamins B6, B12, A, D, E and K, folate, choline, lutein, calcium, iron, phosphorus, zinc and omega3 fatty acids. Plus, they will keep you full for long periods of time. Choose eggs from free-range chickens for more healthy nutrients.

6) Dark Chocolate: It is loaded with anti-oxidants (nearly 8 times that found in strawberries) and contains stimulants that can have a positive effect on fat burning. Make sure to choose 80% or higher cocoa content for best results

7) Oatmeal/Porridge: packed with fibre and whole-grain goodness, you can’t go wrong, Just stay away the processed, high-sugar junk out there and stick to slow cook oats. Add berries, walnuts cinnamon to taste.

8) Green Tea: Contains potent antioxidants and has been linked to increased fat burning, including a report in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that found green tea extract boosted the daytime metabolism of test
subjects by 35-43%

9) Beans: Black Beans, navy beans and lima beans all have 6 or more grams of fibre per 1/2 cup. Fibre can clean your system of pounds of “toxic” waste.

10) Berries: strawberries, rasberries and blackberries are loaded wth fibre (which slows sugar absorption) and are packed with vitamins that can fight cravings. (cravings can come from vitamin deficiencies)

11) Cinnamon: Researchers have found that cinnamon contains a type of antioxidant that increases insulin sensitivity and effectively helps to stabilize blood sugar. Basically…you’ll store less belly fat.

12) Chili Peppers: Studies have shown that the active ingredient in chili peppers and powder, something called capsaicin, increases calorie-burning, stabilizes blood sugar levels and is a potent antioxidant.

13) Yogurt: Most regular yougurt is bad for your belly. Its loaded with belly-bulging sugar (real or artificial). However, Greek yogurts (plain) are loaded with probiotics that fight that belly bulge.

14) Wild Salmon: One of the best belly-blasting foods because of its protein and high omega-3 fatty acid content. Many people are deficient in omega-3s and when they add them to their diet the fat can really start coming off

15) Meat: Turkey meat ( white preferrably) or any lean protein source is a good belly blasting food. This includes the wild, salmon, free-range chicken, whey protein powders, and especially grass-fed beef because it contains natural CLA – a fat that studies have actually shown to burn fat. The interesting thing about protein is your body will burn off as much as 30% of its calories after you eat it.

Take a minute to digest all that info. 

Literally. Adding these foods as part of your regular diet will see you well on your way to destroying that belly fat. 

Live Fit,Be Healthy &Happy.

Make-up Tricks to Make Your Eyes Look Big and Pretty!

Nothing makes your face look prettier than big and beautiful eyes. If your eyes aren’t as big as you would like for them to be, fret not. We’ve got a few make up tricks that could make them seem a lot bigger than they really are. There’s one thing though – remember to keep them a secret!

1.Use a concealer lighter than your skin color

2.Curl your lashes

3.Apply a thicker coat of mascara on your upper lashes in comparison to the lower lashes

4.Apply a thin but defined line of liner

5.Start out thin and thicken the liner at the corners

6.Use bright eye-shadows

7.Darken the eye shadow at the creases so that they are defined

8.Arch your eyebrows
When you get your eyebrows shaped next time, you should remember that the best shape to make your eyes look larger is to arch them into curves. Especially when your arched eyebrows start out thick and end thin.

There you go. That’s all it takes to get those beautiful, big eyes. It’s now time to go with  pretty eye lashes at the world around you!

Homemade Face Scrubs For Radiantly Glowing Skin

Exposure of skin to pollution, dirt, stress and UV-rays damage the skin cells. Homemade scrubs are gentle and the abrasion makes the skin tone even. It removes the dead and damaged skin cells accumulated over the skin .It prevents wrinkles acne, whiteheads, blackheads, breakouts and other skin blemishes. Exfoliate 2-3 times a week to make the skin blemish-free and boost the collagen production.

Tomato Olive Oil Super Glow Scrub :

The benefits of tomato juice for the skin include increasing fairness, balancing pH, tightening pores, treating sunburn, reducing irritation and curing acne.

• 1 cup salt/sugar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 large tomato
• Mix salt or sugar with olive oil. Cut open a tomato and scoop out the flesh inside the tomato with a spoon. Add this to the salt/sugar. olive oil mixture and mix well.

Banana Brown Sugar Age-Defying Scrub :
Bananas are rich in powerful anti-oxidants, phytochemicals and moisture. Bananas are known as Nature’s Botox as they are rich in nutrients that can fight against aging, fades age spots and prevents fine lines and wrinkles from forming.

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3 bananas

Add brown sugar and brown banana  to a bowl and use your fingers to mash the banana. Apply on a clean damp face and massage in small circular motions. Leave for few minutes and rinse.

Grooming yourself is never complete without those perfectly glossy and shiny lips. Here’s are steps that can not only get you those gorgeously glossy lips but also make them last for a very long time....read out more...!

1 : Remove the dead skin cells on your lips
These cells are to be removed by rubbing the lips with cotton dipped in hot water or by brushing the lips with a toothbrush.
2 : Apply some Vaseline petroleum jelly onto the lips
Make sure that you apply just enough petroleum jelly to make them soft.
3 : Apply a Lip balm of a flavor of your choice
Applying a lip balm on the jelly is the next step.
4 : Apply the gloss
The gloss stays on for a longer time due to the balm beneath it and shines through the day.

And that’s all it takes to have the most enviably glossy lips that can make you look groomed and fresh through to the end of your work day!

TAKE CARE!!

         Tips To Get Rid Of Under-Eye Dark Circles

No matter how lovely your eyes are, dark circles can be a major damper to all the beauty that eyes can impart to your face. While dark circles are mostly caused due to nutritional deficiencies and are addressed through dietary changes, some external natural treatments can work wonders when followed religiously and regularly

Cucumber slices A widely used remedy for getting rid of dark circles, cucumber never fails to eradicate or at least lighten them when used regularly. All you have to do is cut cucumber into circular slices and place them on your closed eyes and then leave them on for about 15 mins to half hour depending on how much time you can afford to spend on it.

Almond Oil Treatment
Thick dark circles are very likely a result of Vitamin E deficiency. And hence, Almond oil which is rich in Vitamin E when rubbed around the eyes can work miracles in treating dark circles when used every day for over two weeks.
Potatoes Just like cucumber, potatoes, when cut into circular slices and placed on the closed eyes can do wonders in getting rid of dark circles. While this is a less used remedy, it can be quite effective with slow but definitive results.

In addition to all these, getting a good night’s sleep and taking a break from staring into the screen every 15 minutes can help fight those stubborn dark circles and render your eyes as beautiful as they deserve to be!

"Take care it's only your eyes which tells every thing, as of Beautiful Life"

B&F M.

Repairing Split Hair !

Trimming split ends regularly is effective way to get rid of split ends and to promote healthy hair growth. But it is not the only solution for getting rid of split ends. By taking care of your hair at home naturally, you can prevent and treat the split ends.                            

1.Fenugreek:
Fenugreek is effective mask to treat split ends, to deep condition the hair and to promote hair growth. Soak a hand full of fenugreek seeds in half cup of curd or water for, 2-3 hours or overnight. Blend it to make a smooth paste. Apply this all over the hair and leave for 20 minutes. Rinse well with plain water.
No need to shampoo your hair after this mask since fenugreek and curd both act as deep cleansers while providing enough moisture to the hair shafts.

2.Milk cream:
Mix 1 tbsp. of heavy cream, half cup of milk and beat well. Use this solution to deep condition the hair. Thoroughly massage it into the hair, concentrating on the ends. Leave for 15 minutes and rinse with a mild shampoo.

3.Papaya:
Blend a chunk of papaya and mix it with 2-3 spoons of yogurt. Apply this over the hair and leave for 15-30 minutes. Wash with a mild shampoo or even plain water rinse is enough.
Papaya mask is very effective in treating split ends and brings life to hair by deep conditioning. Use this mask at least 1-2 times a week.

4.Egg yolk:
Egg yolk is rich in proteins and essential fatty acids which can reduce the split ends and damaged hair shafts.
Whisk 1-2 egg yolks, mix 1 tbsp. olive oil and apply all over the hair. Leave for at least 15-20 minutes and wash with a moisturizing shampoo. Repeat twice a week.

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Bright Complexion !

Hundreds of cosmetics available for fair skin over centuries is the best indicator how women love to have fair skin. For a bright complexion you need to take higher levels of antioxidants such as Anthocyanin, Lycopene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and so on...read out more below ⤵

Vitamin C, Astaxanthin, Anthocyanin and Lycopene are all good melanin inhibitors. Anthocyanin is a highly efficient anti-oxidant that is 50 times of Vitamin E and 30 times of Vitamin C. These antioxidants can do magic in reverting and inducing the melanin.

Foods Highest in Anthocyanin:

Blueberries

Black grapes

Raisins

Plums

Purple cabbage

Eggplant

Purple Cauliflowers

Purple potatoes

Top 5 Fruits Highest in Vitamin C

• Guavas
• Kiwi Fruits
• Papayas
• Oranges and Clementines
• Strawberries

Top 5 Vegetables Highest In Vitamin C                           

• Hot Chili Peppers
• Bell Peppers
• Dark Leafy Greens
• Cauliflower
• Parsley

Some diets you may consider for melanin inhibition:

1. A cup of 100% tomato juice taken once or twice daily. Tomatoes are very rich in lycopene, Vitamin-C.
2. A small bowl of green leafy vegetable salad taken once a day. Add dark green leafy vegetables, cauliflower, broccoli etc.
3. Drink purple fruit juices. Purple color is an indicator of high levels of anthocyanins.
4. Add a tbsp of sesame paste to your curries or snacks.

Dark and dull skin can be caused by overexposure to the sun, environmental pollution.
Many people work hard to achieve fair and flawless skin. The market is flooded with skin-lightening creams and lotions. But such products have harmful chemicals that can ultimately damage your skin.

You can save yourself some time and money by using natural remedies that will effectively brighten and lighten your skin complexion...

1. Yogurt

Yogurt, a by-product of milk, has many nutrients that are good for the skin. It also contains lactic acid that has bleaching properties.
Gently rub plain yogurt onto your skin. Leave it on for a few minutes and then wash it off with lukewarm water. Do this once daily for several weeks to notice a significant change in your complexion.

2. Oranges

The most important ingredient in skin care is vitamin C, which you can get in abundance from oranges. Plus, oranges have bleaching properties that can lighten your skin tone.
Make a paste by combining two tablespoons of orange juice and a pinch of powdered turmeric. Apply the paste on your face and neck before going to bed. You can also apply it on your hands and legs. Wash it off the next morning. Do this daily.
than that.

3. Gram Flour

Gram flour is one of the best ingredients for people who wish to lighten their skin complexion.

1. Mix some gram flour with a small amount of water or rose water to make a thick paste.
2. Apply it on your face, hands, and legs.
3. Leave it on until the paste dries. Then wash it off with water.

Note: To get the result you can try any of the above tip for a month, so go ahead give a try and welcome the change!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Take care.

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Eating whole eggs is vital !

Not only good from outside but also from inside!!!!Read more👇👇

1. Get your vitamins

One little egg is packed with several vitamins essential to your health:
• Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), which helps your body to break down food into energy
• Vitamin B12 (cobalamin), vital for producing red blood cells
• Vitamin A (retinol), which is great for your eyesight
• Vitamin E (tocopherol), which fights off the free radicals that can cause tissue and cellular damage, which may lead to cancer

2. Boost your weight loss

Did you know that eating eggs can help you lose weight? This might come as a surprise to those who think of eggs as “fattening” or “unhealthy”—but a study carried out by the Rochester Center for Obesity Research found that eating eggs for breakfast helps limit your calorie intake all day, by more than 400 calories. That means you could lose three pounds or more per month.

How to Even Out Skin Complexion !!

Many people have problems with their complexion. Whether it be uneven color, texture, or wrinkles, getting a smooth skin tone is easy. Just by following these simple steps...

Apply sunscreen regularly. Sun damage is one of the top causes of an uneven skin tone, so protect yourself by using a minimum SPF15 on a daily basis.

• Avoid tanning beds and laying out in the sun for hours whenever possible, as these are incredibly dangerous due to their carcinogenic properties.
• Although SPF 15 is the minimum level of sun protection, to really save your skin apply at least an SPF 30.

Exfoliate your skin. Dead skin cells build up over time on your skin’s surface, giving it the appearance of old age or dryness. Slough off those dead skin cells to give your skin a revitalized appearance.

Apply a face mask. These help to reduce redness and even out the color and texture of your skin.

Use a face peel. Face peels are a type of mask or gel you apply to your face that use healthy acids to dissolve dead skin cells. These remove the top layer of the skin which appears dull or has discoloration or scarring.

Apply a concealer. Concealer is a liquid or cream that blends with your skin to hide dark or red spots and under-eye circles. It is great for giving an even color to your skin.

Pomegranate Benefits for Health:

These juicy red fruits can provide extraordinary benefits to your skin, thanks to their incredible antioxidant, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory and anti-ageing properties. They are often incorporated in many skincare ranges. They can do wonders for your Skin, Hair, & Health in the following ways.....

Maintains Skin Health :- Collagen is the basic component of your skin which ensures that your skin remains soft, smooth and firm. Certain compounds present in pomegranates stop the enzymes from breaking down collagen, thus maintaining skin health. They also assist in the growth of fibro plasts, the cells that produce elastin and fiber to ensure that your skin remains smooth and supple. Furthermore, this fruit stimulates proliferation of keratinocytes, the cells that form the outermost layer of your skin. Increase in the number of these cells enables your skin to repair itself better.

Strengthens Hair Follicles :- Drinking pomegranate juice helps in strengthening your hair follicles. Pomegranate extract is often used to treat hair loss. Pomegranate seed oil contains pumice acid which makes your hair strong, thick and healthy. It also improves circulation to the scalp, thus stimulating hair growth.

Boosts immunity :- A medium sized pomegranate contains 15% of the daily required vitamin C which is very essential for a good immune system. So a pomegranate a day could improve your immunity and keep the doctor away.

Weight control :- Another of the pomegranate benefits is that it is high in anti-oxidants, if taken daily can help you in controlling your body weight. You can take the fruit in your daily diet and lose those extra calories. The high fiber content will also make sure that people feel more satiated after its consumption.

ROSE WATER

Generations of women have used rose water as part of their skin care regime. It isn't uncommon to hear grannies extolling its benefits and not without reason.

Rose water and rose oil are one of the oldest skin care and grooming products. It used to be added to baths as also to treat mild skin conditions. They are found in many cosmetic products these days.

Here are a few ways how rosewater works wonders for you:

1. Since rose oil has anti-inflammatory properties, using rose water can help in reducing the redness from irritated or over-heated skin.

2. It is a great cleanser and aids in removing oil and dirt accumulated in clogged pores. Thus preventing acne and pimples.

3. It has astringent like properties, which is why it is used after facials and clean ups to close open pores. Applying rose water after steaming tightens capillaries, reduces redness and blotchiness.

4. The aroma of roses is said to be a powerful mood enhancer. It rids you of feelings of anxiety and promotes emotional wellbeing, thereby making you look relaxed. Since it is de-stressing, it helps you sleep better which means you will wake up feeling fresh.

5. The best and easiest way to use it is to apply it at night. It helps clear all impurities that your face has collected through the day.

Have good day!!Stay Healthy..

 

 Ageing can only be delayed and not stopped.

So, blindly following those anti-ageing creams is not the solution. Choose the one which suits your skin.
Besides all this,
nothing can "beat a healthy diet when it comes to a youthful skin".

Banana pack:

One of the widely known fruit for its anti-ageing properties, banana contains vitamin A, B and E. It is a rich source of zinc, potassium and iron which is beneficial especially for women.

• Chop and mash a small ripe banana.
• To this add 1 teaspoon of rose water and 1 teaspoon of honey.
• Finally add 1 teaspoon of yoghurt and mix well to form a smooth paste.
• Apply this pack and keep it for 20 minutes. Then rinse it with cool water.

Papaya pack:

Our grandmothers have always advised us to eat and apply papaya on your face since ages. Papaya is rich in antioxidants and contains a special enzyme called papain that can kill dead cells and cure skin impurities.  It also helps in regenerating new cells and provides elasticity to our skin.

• Chop a few pieces of a ripe papaya.
• Mash it with warm water and form a smooth paste.
• Apply it all over and leave it for 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

Follow these homemade tips for a younger and youthful skin.

SKIN CARE TIPS

 

 

It can be really confusing to know what to do to get amazing skin, there's a lot of different suggestions, advice, products and recommends around.

Here are some tips to help prevent breakouts and clear them up as fast as possible:

• Wash your face twice a day (no more) with warm water and a mild soap made for people with acne. Gently massage your face with circular motions. Don't scrub. Overwashing and scrubbing can cause skin to become irritated. After cleansing, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommends applying an over-the-counter (no prescription needed) lotion containing benzoyl peroxide.
• Don't pop pimples. It's tempting, but here's why you shouldn't: Popping pimples can push infected material further into the skin, leading to more swelling and redness, and even scarring. If you notice a pimple coming before a big event, like the prom, a dermatologist can often treat it for you with less risk of scarring or infection.
• Avoid touching your face with your fingers or leaning your face on objects that collect sebum and skin residue like your phone. Touching your face can spread the bacteria that cause pores to become inflamed and irritated. To keep bacteria at bay, wash your hands before applying anything to your face, such as treatment creams or makeup.
• If you wear glasses or sunglasses, make sure you clean them frequently to keep oil from clogging the pores around your eyes and nose.
• If you get acne on your body, try not to wear tight clothes. They don't allow skin to breathe and may cause irritation. Scarves, headbands, and caps can collect dirt and oil, too.
• Remove your makeup before you go to sleep. When buying makeup, make sure you choose brands that say "noncomedogenic" or "nonacnegenic" on the label. Throw away old makeup that smells or looks different from when you first bought it.
• Keep hair clean and out of your face to prevent additional dirt and oil from clogging your pores.

Having DARK ARMPITS ??
common problem for many girls..

*[Armed with these tips, get ready to flaunt fairer skin in your sleeveless tops and dresses.]*
Include these in your daily Lifestyle to get fairer underarms...
Sandalwood magic
Take some sandalwood powder and mix it with either rose water or milk to make a paste.
Apply this paste on your armpits and let it dry.
After that, rinse it off. This paste would lighten your dark armpits
and will leave you with fresh and fragrant underarms.
Try this everyday to notice a difference in your underarm skin.
*If possible, go for waxing to get rid of your underarm hair.
 Regular waxing will gradually reduce the darkness and make the skin tone lighter.
 It is best to avoid shaving or using hair removal creams on your armpits as it leads to skin darkening.
*Chemical deodorants are one of the reasons behind dark armpits.
 So, avoid using deodorants or antiperspirants Too much...
*Wipe your underarms every night with rose water to remove any residues of deodorants or antiperspirants.  Deodorant’s residues are very harmful for the skin.
*Wear comfortable and loose clothing. Tight clothes are bad for your skin, especially for armpits.