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Impending motherhood is a joyous time in a woman's life, but even the most secure of women dread the near-inevitable occurrence of pregnancy stretch marks.

This is because many women in today's society feel the pressure to maintain a veneer of perfection at all times. Becoming a mother doesn't erase that drive; in fact, the pressure to "have it all" and look flawless while you do it can be even more intense.

However, when it comes to preventing stretch marks during pregnancy, which can be as devastating mentally for a woman as any other type of scarring, there is almost a "How can you think about that when you have a baby on the way!" type of mentally that undercuts valid feminine emotions.

A woman doesn't stop being a woman because she is mother—she is both a woman and a mother—the two are intertwined and if one aspect is not fulfilled, the other aspect flounders. A woman has to be in balance to be effective as a mother.

Just use followings tips to avoid stretch marks

a) Drink lots of water and keep your skin hydrated. When you drink water, your body is hydrated and also your skin is hydrated. This will help in preventing this problem from occurring.

b) Eat many of the food items that have lots of Vitamins A, E and C. These vitamins help in your skin's regeneration and rejuvenation. This tip is a good one that may help you to avoid this condition from appearing in the first place.

c) Maintain an exercise regimen and be sure that you follow it strictly. Exercises not only keep your body fit but it also aids in increased collagen formation and strengthening your body and underlying tissue and muscle structure which may also assist you in being able to avoid this problem.

If you have gotten stretch marks even after following all of these precautionary methods, the best solution to try and remove them is to use some of the many stretch mark creams that are available by prescription or over the counter. They range in price from cheap to very expensive. They work effectively though, for many people. They are mostly one of the cheapest methods that you can find to treat stretch marks.

You don't have to be slim to look stylish and well dressed; you just need to know what suits your shape, and how to make the most of your curves!

Creating a stylish look is all about balance and proportions. Very few women are lucky enough to have perfectly proportioned bodies. Those lucky ones tend to look great whatever they wear. As for the rest of us, we cheat!

By using different cuts, styles, fabrics, colors, and patterns, you can enhance your best bits, detract attention away from those bits you'd rather hide, and give your body balance, so you look stylish and fashionable whatever size you are.

Styling tips for boyish figure girls-For all you the perfect dress is dat is clinched at the waist and flares out below, creating the illusion of curves. Choose medium sized prints in medium to bright colours.Accessorise with a belt .Ruffles and frills add a hint of feminity.you can carry off elaborate puffed and gathered sleeves. The knee and just above knee lengths are ideal 4 u.Go for flared dress.

Styling tips for voluptuous figure-You girls are very lucky, girls die to get dis figure. You have a little to hide and a lot to show, so you can safely wear any style without going wrong. show your curves in a figure hugging dress dat too v-neck.dont over accessorize yourself only one or two will do for u.High heels are flattering on you. the knee lengths are perfect for you.

Styling tips for petite figure-For you all minimal and non bulky dresses are perfect. Pick a dress dat do not use lot of fabric, you can experiment yourself with tailored and structured dresses. Go for shift, sheaths and trapeze dresses. Showing your legs tends to make you look taller.

Styling tips for apple-bottomed figure-classic, a-line dresses are perfect for you all. stay away from dresses, mid calf and long-lengths look good on you. Accessorize with medium sized belt and pumps. Best is going for a-line dresses and maxi dresses.

Styling tips for big bellied figure-try for deep v-necks and empire lines dat will help you take attention from your belly. do not wear buckles and belts around your wait. A ranched dress may help to camouflage the belly baggage too. Go for medium-rise trousers with flat fonts works well.

EYES - 'mirrors of the soul' and much more

Ancient Egyptians and Greeks used colored cosmetics in order to bring attention to the eyes. Today we are lucky. The colours of eyeliners, eye shadows and mascaras available are almost limitless - but all are used for the same purpose - to attract attention to our eyes and to make our eyes more noticeable, attractive and appealing.

 

There are many different ways to make your eyes look beautiful and attractive; the following ideas will help u a lot-

Eye makeup is one of the most important parts in the overall cosmetic application technique. If you know how to apply eye make up which is suitable for your own; you could highly cheer up your appearance and attractiveness.

 

1. Choose the right eye shadow suitable for yourself

Eye shadows are mainly classified into cream type and powder type. Powder type eye shadow is more suitable for higher age or with oily skin type. It should be noted that cream type eye shadow would be more easily hidden into the wrinkles and darken the lines around the eyes

2. Choose the right color

 A brownish eye shadow is generally a natural selection for daytime. If you are attending some formal nighttime party, then it have to be matched with your dress's color and usually a brighter color is suitable. It is not necessary to match exactly the same color with your dress.

Then you could utilize your creativity to develop your own color by mixing 2 different colored eye shadows. You could simply do it by brushing the powder type eye shadows onto the back of your hand and mix the color thoroughly before you apply it to your eyes.

3. Skillfully apply the eyeliner

 After you finished applying the eye shadow, the next step would be wearing the eyeliner. Choose of eyeliner application includes eyeliner pencil, eyeliner liquid and eyeliner cream, and they have different usage and functions. Eyeliner pencil would be the most easily to use, and have the most naturally effect.

Eyeliner liquid is more long lasting but the appearance would be less natural, and it is more suitable for on-stage use. When using the eyeliner cream, the eyeliner brush should be dampened first and then apply with a little drop of eye.

After finished applying the eyeliner with the eyeliner pencil, a minute black color or dark grey eyeshadow could be brushed on top of the eyeline. It is acted as protective layer for the eyeliner and makes it more long lasting.

 

4. Framing with mascara

The final step is applying mascara to make your eyes look with beautiful flaps of thick, dark, long eyelashes. The most common problem encountered would be dirtying the lower eyelid by mascara during blinking. It would be easily solved by applying small quantity of dry powder onto the lower eyelid.

 

 

You may choose the mascara which contains ingredients for nourishing the eyelashes. In case you love swimming activities or you would be easily cried in a movie, you may also choose the water-resistant mascara. But be sure that you have the special removal cream for those water-resistant makeups since general makeup remover may not do the work.

 

5. Wear contact lenses

Nowadays there a lot of different types and colours of contact lenses are available.you can easily become the center of attaraction by wearing contact lenses.

Not just your face but even your hands say it loud when you need to get that perfect impression in a board meeting or on a special person. Your perfectly manicured nails look good and say it loud about how well you maintain yourself. However, nail care is essential for both men and women and few tips that will help you get that perfect nails sitting at home. So, say good bye to expensive salons and French manicurists.

Everyone wants nails to be proud of so if yours are less than perfect here are a few quick tips to get them in great condition in no time. Stunning nails

 

1. Apply nail varnish remover before doing your nails even if don�t need to remove any old polish, it prepares the nails by removing any grease so that your polish will last longer
2.  If you are having trouble achieving the perfect French Manicure try using a white nail pencil underneath the nail tip instead of white polish you�ll find it�s much easier
3. Give your nail varnish plenty of time for each layer to dry to ensure a lasting finish. If you are likely to get impatient waiting around opt for a quick drying formula like Lancome Vernis Instant Magnetic or L'Oreal Jet Set
4. Always wipe the top of the nail varnish bottle with a cotton bud to get rid of any excess polish, this will prevent the bottle from becoming glued shut
5. Lots of beauty companies have nail polishes available with matching lip colour for whose seeking a totally co-ordinated look, ask at your local beauty counter
6. Remember it's much better to apply lots of thin coats of colour rather that one thick one, it will dry quicker and last longer
7. Try not to remove and reapply polish more than once or twice a week, as it will dry out your nails. Choosing a remover with built in moisturisers will help limit the damage
8. A hand massage will boost your circulation and encourage nail growth and is the perfect way to pamper yourself.

Nail Care Tips

1.  Wear Gloves while washing dishes or working in detergent-based liquids.

2.  Avoid harsh metal files.

3.  Use a quality hand and nail lotion to protect and moisturize. Dry nails tend to crack and split.

4.  Avoid clipping your nails. Instead, file them at a 45 degree angle.

5.  The best time to file nails is immediately after a bath. Nails are much softer then.

6.  Never file feed into the corners of your fingers. Do it from corner to the centre.

7.  Always allow your polish to dry thoroughly for several minutes before you apply the next coat.

 

Everyone is usually born with hair or the ability to grow hair…ultimately if born bald hair will grow. We have hair all over our bodies in both good and bad places. When we have hair in places we really do not want it, we have to decide which method of hair removal we want to use. Some methods are more painful then others, as many women already know.

Followings are the some pros and cons of hair removal

Waxing 
definition: Spreading heated wax over the area where you want hair removed, letting it dry, then pulling it off--hair, roots and all. The most common wax job is a bikini wax, especially in bathing suit season.

frequency: Lasts four to six weeks.

cost: If you do it at home, not much more than depilatories or bleaching, but having it done by a pro can cost almost the same as a haircut at a beauty salon. $$ - $$$$

pain: Sort of like ripping an adhesive bandage off a large area of skin. Some redness and irritation can follow. 

pros: Removes hair for anywhere from two to six weeks.

cons: Ripping hair out by its roots with hot wax is very painful. Having it done professionally can be expensive. (Note: Also ask about "sugaring" and "threading," which operate on the same basic principle as waxing.)

tip: Some people like to use a loofah or other abrasive sponge between waxing sessions to avoid the development of "ingrown hairs."

Plucking 

definition: Pulling hair out one by one with a pair of tweezers.

frequency: As needed. Once you tweeze a hair, it's gone for a good month, but others grow nearby.

cost: If you do it yourself, nothing, once you've bought the tweezers. $

pain: Hurts for a second or two, especially in sensitive areas.

pros: You do it yourself (you control cost, the extent and whether or not to continue doing it).

cons: It can hurt at the time. It's only temporary. 

Laser hair removal

definition: Invented in 1995, laser hair removal involves waxing first to remove hair, then rubbing a carbon-based lotion on the skin, then passing a laser over the area. Follicles are damaged, but not the skin. It is said to work best for people with light skin and dark hair.

frequency: Results are not permanent, but they are long-term.

cost: Very expensive. Price varies according to the area being treated, but most treatments will cost at least a thousand dollars. $$$$$$

pain: Less painful than electrolysis, except to the wallet.

pros: Near-permanent hair removal.

cons: Thousands of rupees so you won't grow hair. An inexperienced technician may burn your skin.

Depilatory 

definition: A cream or gel that you put on the area where you want hair removed. It burns, melts and otherwise damages the hair roots. Then you wash the stuff off along with your hair..

frequency: Lasts a couple of weeks to a month.

cost: Not prohibitive. Buy a reputable product at your drugstore. $ $

pain: Can burn or irritate sensitive areas. (Always follow the directions carefully, and use only on the recommended parts of your body.)

pros: You do it yourself and the result is a very smooth, hairless area that lasts longer than shaving.

cons: It can burn or leave sensitive skin red. It smells bad, even the stuff labeled "fresh scent." It can be a severe skin and eye irritant, and dark-haired users may have a visible "shadow" of hair under the skin.

Bleaching 

definition: Chemically lightening the color of hair. 

frequency: Depends on how fast your hair grows; usually lasts about a month. Repeat when hair becomes two-tone.

cost: Slightly more than depilatories. Buy a name brand. $ $ 

pain: Can cause some irritation in sensitive areas. Might be wise to test it on some less visible area first.

pros: Doesn't involve removing the hair, so you don't have to deal with how the hair will come back (no stubble, just dark).

cons: It is a chemical, so the skin may get irritated. It doesn't remove the hair, so if there is a lot of it, even if it is blond, it may be visible. May actually make hair more visible against dark skin.

Shaving 

definition: Using a razor to cut off hair right at the skin.

frequency: Daily to weekly depending on how fast the hair grows. (Can be done less often in winter).

cost: Just the cost of razors and cream or soap. $ $

pain: None, if you don't cut yourself. But can cause some irritation.

pros: You do it yourself anytime.

cons: Once you start shaving, hair comes back nubby and potentially thicker. Can cause ingrown hairs. Razor burns, shaving nicks and other razor mishaps can also cause discomfort. 

Electrolysis 

definition: A qualified practitioner inserts a filament, or long thin needle, into each individual hair follicle and zaps it with an electric current. This is the only permanent, or nearly permanent, method of hair removal. It's used mostly for facial hair.

frequency: To remove, say, a mustache, usually requires weekly visits for a few months (because new hair grows all the time); then you can taper off with touch-up visits.

cost: Expensive. Probably several hundred dollars for a mustache; less if you're just having a few stray whiskers removed. $$$$$

pain: No picnic, but not as bad as a hard day at the dentist. Helps to take ibuprofen or another pain reliever about a half hour before. There are also creams that you can rub on your skin to temporarily numb the area.

pros: Hair removal is eventually permanent.

cons: Each session is very expensive, the treatment is fairly painful, and you need to find a good practitioner in order for the work to be permanent and to avoid slip-ups that can cause scarring.

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Trimming 

definition: Using scissors to cut unwanted hair (like pubic hair that hangs out of your bathing suit).

frequency: As needed.

cost: Nothing, once you have the scissors. $

pain: None.

pros: You do it yourself, and it doesn't hurt.

cons: Though it reduces the length of the hair, it doesn't remove it from sight.

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pros: Hair removal is eventually permanent.

cons: Each session is very expensive, the treatment is fairly painful, and you need to find a good practitioner in order for the work to be permanent and to avoid slip-ups that can cause scarring.

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When you have naturally curly hair you basically have two options.  You can accept it "as is" or you can straighten it with a few different options.

 

If you decide to straighten it you can do it chemically, the most common reason that people decide to have their hair straightened is to eliminate curls.  Sometimes this process will be used also to soften or eliminate wavy hair.  Chemical hair straightening, also known as relaxing, involves a process where the basic structure of overly curly or wavy hair is changed into a straight form.

 

If think you're ready to relax those natural curls, read on.

 

Before you begin, please make sure your hair can handle a chemical relaxer. If your hair is damaged in anyway, then a relaxer is not for you. If you're an avid swimmer, have recently used any other chemicals in your hair or you don't really have the time to maintain your hair, then a relaxer is not for you.

 

Now that you're ready to relax your hair:

 

·    Start by applying a scalp-protecting base to your hairline and throughout your scalp. A petroleum jelly can often do the job, but be sure to check with your relaxing kit's instructions first.

·    Wearing gloves follow the relaxer kit's instructions and place the relaxing cream into a plastic bowl.

·    Select the area where your hair is the curliest and section it off with a wide tooth comb.

·    Beginning 1 inch away from the scalp, apply the relaxer to the section of hair using the tool provided with your kit or your fingertips.

·    About 3 inches from the ends, separate that same section into smaller sections and apply the relaxer to each new section.

·    Continue applying the relaxer using the same technique until you have applied from center to front. Now go back and apply the relaxer to the roots of your hair.

·    Next, run your fingers through your hair from root to end to distribute the relaxer cream evenly. By now you should see the relaxer working.

·    Be sure to leave the relaxing cream in for no more than 10 minutes from start to finish.

·    Rinse the hair with warm water for at least five minutes and gently squeeze any excess water from your hair.

·    Next, add the protein pack provided with your kit to the hair, making sure you saturate hair completely. Allow the protein to set for at least 10 minutes.

·    Finally, shampoo and condition hair.

 

Consult A Professional

 

Chemical hair straightening is not a difficult procedure, but it does require a thorough technical knowledge of the relaxing process.  Therefore it should always be performed by a hair careprofessional with a track record of success with straightening.

 

It is best to have the relaxing process performed by a professional so that they can perform a strand test to determine the recommended strength of the relaxer that should be used.

 

The stylist will also need to evaluate current hair texture, porosity, elasticity and the presence or absence of any hair damage.

 

Fine, chemically lightened, or colored hair generally requires a very mild relaxing formula. Normal, medium-textured virgin hair can tolerate regular strength relaxers. 

 

Coarse virgin hair may require a strong or super relaxing formula.  The professional will be able to determine the best type of relaxing formula based on the results of a strand test and by looking at and touching the hair to be treated.

 

A good professional will also keep detailed records of any chemical relaxing treatments that have been performed on the hair and can use those written records to determine the best course of treatment.

 

Post Relaxing Treatment

 

Once hair has been relaxed it will require special ongoing treatment to protect the hair and maintain the effects of the straightening.  If the newly relaxed hair is not treated with special care it can become brittle and stiff and "see through".   Relaxed hair is more porous and tends to hold on to dulling residue.   Therefore it is very important to rinse out shampoo and other hair products thoroughly.

 

Relaxed hair will also break more easily.  Use a good detangling conditioning product and a wide pick with smooth teeth to detangle wet hair.  Work from the bottom of your hair up towards the roots.  Take your time and be very gentle.

 

Regular deep conditioning is a must on hair that is chemically relaxed.  Plan on doing a deep conditioning treatment once or twice a week and more if your hair needs it.  You can use a high quality deep conditioning treatment

 

Newly relaxed hair tends to become a lot drier.  Use a moisturizing shampoo designed for chemically treated hair.

 

Use a good rinse out or leave-in conditioner as well.  Chemically treated hair requires more careful and delicate treatment. If your hair does not respond well to the extra deep conditioning treatments you may want to do some moisture reconstructing treatments.

 

The only sure way to restore the appearance of chemically processed hair is through the application of good conditioning products.  Chemical processing can erode the hair and damage the cuticle.

 

Conditioners will smooth the damaged outer surface of the hair by coating the hair and by putting back oils and proteins that chemical processing strips off.

 

When possible, limit the use of hot blow dryers and hot styling tools.  If you must use a blow dryer, use on the coolest heat and apply a good protective leave in conditioner first.

 

Here are a couple of good tips when wearing a red lipstick:

- Don't wear too much lipgloss, if any! If you choose to wear lipgloss then apply it toward the middle of the lip only in a small amount.

- Do wear a lip primer to prevent from bleeding.

- Choose a matte texture instead of a high shine or moisturizing formula so your lipstick will last longer.

-Do blot your lips!

- Wear concealer around your lips for a more precise lip line and clean look.

- For deeper skin tones, try either MAC Mahogany Lip Pencil or Chestnut Lip Pencil instead of MAC Brick.

- Do carry a compact with you because when wearing a red lipstick you will be touching up throughout the night!

- Speaking of night time, red lipstick is great for a night time look!

- Wear a softer eye that is not so dramatic since a red lip should be the main focus of your look.