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5 Night Time Tricks To Wake Up With Glowing Skin

Jan 7, 2015

Morning skin-care routine can often be very complicated to follow owing to busy schedule. Skin gets exposed to pollution, wind, sun and the morning beauty care you have taken often becomes ineffective due to all these harsh factors.

Your skin’s restoration process becomes active while you sleep. It is important to help your skin to boost its restoration process by incorporating certain night time beauty regimen into your routine to wake up with radiant glowing skin in the mornings.

5 Night Time Tricks To wake Up With Glowing Skin:

1. Use a Makeup Remover:

remove make up completely before you sleep

Never sleep without removing all the make-up and deep cleaning the face. Sleeping with dirty skin or cosmetics will clog the pores and boost free radicals. Because of this you hurt your skin badly by providing it unhealthy bacteria, excessive sebum, acne, patches and all kinds of blemishes. It results in the increased use of chemical skin products as you want to reduce these skin issues. You skin have to work hard to restore it to normal state and clear all the blemishes. It looks tired and also ages very faster.

Use good cleansers from brands like Olay and Neutrogena. Concentrate on every inch of your face to remove the dirt or make-up residues completely before you sleep. This is the first step to boost your skin’s natural restoration process.

2. Glycolic acid exfoliation:

Sloughing off the top layer of dead skin cells gives you extra radiance. But exfoliating daily with conventional grainy exfoliators can be really harsh on skin and makes the face oily. Instead of using these rough grainy efoliates, use mild glycolic acid at nights to gently remove the dead skin layers with much ease. Creams like Glyco 6, Glyco-A, Ducray Keracnyl are some creams available over the counter. Though these products are used extensively to keep the skin clean and clear, IBT recommends you to seek your dermatologists advise to check whether it is safe for your skin condition or not.

3. Essential Oils:

use a drop of essential oils to improve facial glow

Just a drop of essential oil over the face at nights and discover the radiant younger looking skin. Walnut oil, rose hip oil, lavender oil are some of them that really helps the skin to boost its radiance by soaking the dead skin layers and removing gently. Skin’s collagen boosts up and the ageing process will become slower. Oils rejuvenates the skin and makes it glow healthily.

4. Use a Multi-Tasking Face Cream:

Use a Multi-Tasking face cream that both moisturizes and rejuvenates, such as those from the L’Oreal Revitalift,Aveeno or Olay.They not only hydrate the face but also exfoliates and keeps radiant. Apply a thick layer before bed, and cleanse it off in the morning for a radiant finish.

5. Sleep Mask:

Overnight masks are a great way to treat your skin and give it extra attention. The skin undergoes more cellular repair during sleep and can be more responsive to products. Use homemade face masks or night face masks such as those from Lakme Absolute or Himalaya at least twice a week to give the face an extra glow.

And finally over all the above, make sure that you have a quality sleep for sufficient time to make a fresh porcelain skin yours.

Wash Cloth Face Steam For Clear Skin

Skin Care

IndianBeautyTips

Jan 6, 2015

Hot compress and face steaming often works better in clearing the skin and reducing acne. It helps in opening the pores and removes all the dirt and grim from deep inside. White heads and black heads gets removed and prevented easily by doing the simple wash cloth steaming method twice a week. This is very simple to use and takes just a few minutes. All you need is a clean white wash cloth and water.

How to do:

Cleanse the face thoroughly with a face wash.

Add a few drops of Lavender essential oil to hot water.

Wet a wash cloth in the hot(not scalding) water.

Wring it out.

Press it over clean and fresh face for few minutes. The cloth keeps getting cooled quickly, so you need to swap the cloth in hot water and wring it several times.

Look in the mirror and carefully check whether the pores have opened.

If the pores have not opened, repeat the wash cloth hot steam again for few minutes.

Once the pores are open, use a gentle scrub to exfoliate.

Now wash the face with cold water or use ice blocks to close the pores.

Apply moisturizer or vitamin-E oil over the face and massage well.

Repeat twice a week for fresh and clear skin. Black heads, white heads and acne can be prevented to a great extent.

Don’t forget steaming your face skin every time before applying a face mask.

Secrets for Growing Long Hair

Hair Care

IndianBeautyTips

Jan 5, 2015

It is always okay to dream of growing long hair, because it is not impossible. Nothing is going to make your hair grow long overnight, but there are some things you can do to help you grow hair faster.

Let us check what girls with longer hairs are actually doing and what worked for them to maintain their hair in same condition even with growing age.

Secrets Of Growing Long Hair:

1. Do not damage hair:

The first step to grow hair faster, is to stop damaging it. Damage can come from heat styling, brushing hair when wet, brushing or combing too roughly by ripping through knots and tangles, shampooing every day, using accessories like metal barrettes, rubber bands, or claw clips to put your hair up, or putting your hair into tight hairstyles. If you seriously want to grow long and healthy hair, you need to give up these things completely.

2. Cut damaged hair:

If your hair is already damaged, cut the damaged part to help the hair grow healthy and long. Trim split ends, extremely dry ends, frizzy hairs to the extent of the damage. Hair growth speeds up when damaged part is removed and with good care, you can grow healthy new hair faster.

3. Trim hair twice a month:

Trim the ends of the hair slightly for every 15 days. By this you can keep hair healthy and speed up the hair growth.

4. Stop using chemicals:

Stop using chemicals to change the color or texture of your hair. You need to decide between using chemicals and having long hair. Most of the hair types are not strong enough to withstand repeated damage. Hair growth gets slower on damaging the hair. Avoid perm or straightening solution and peroxide or ammonia. If you want to change hair color, use henna or ammonia/peroxide free hair color.

5. Protect your hair from chlorine and saltwater:

Use a deep conditioner and then stick the hair under a swim cap before you swim. If you can, wash your hair with a mild shampoo as quickly after swimming or at least rinse the hair with fresh water. Follow it with a conditioner.

6. Protect your hair from the sun and wind:

If you are going to be out in the sun for an extended period of time, either use a UV protectant, or cover your hair. Consider using a deep conditioner taking advantage of the heat to help it soak in. If you are going to be in windy conditions, braid or bun your hair, or wrap it up in a scarf or under a hat. Nothing causes split ends and tangles like wind does.

7. Keep your body healthy:

Eat a healthy, well balanced diet. Drink plenty of water, and get enough rest. Take enough proteins, healthy fats, and water to your each day. Your body needs enough energy to grow hair. Use hair vitamins to help in your overall health and your hair growth.

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8. Increase blood flow:

Increase your blood flow with adequate physical activity and exercises. It increases the rate at which your hair grows. Your endorphins keeps flowing with increased blood flow and helps the hair growth. Regular scalp massage will increase the blood flow and stimulate the follicles.

9. Treat your hair with care and caution:

Do not brush your hair when it is wet, don’t rub your hair dry with a towel, instead gently pat it and let it air dry before combing and untangling. Never rip your brush through your tangled hair. Always gently detangle, using hair safe combs and brushes. Start detangling from the ends and proceed way upwards. As you grow old, your hair also ages and becomes more fragile. It has also been treated with many chemicals from several years. So treat is as gently as possible.

10. Reduce the frequency of hair washes:

The majority of people who grow long hair are those who do not wash their hair daily. Most of them use the conditioner-wash-conditioner method to clean their hair. It is better to wash hair only once or twice a week. Deep condition the hair with olive oil and leave it for few hours or overnight before washing your hair.

Use shampoo only on your scalp area, and diluting it is helpful. Avoid using shampoo over hair. The lather that goes through the length of the hair while you wash is enough to clean the hair. As your ends get older, they get drier, and do not need the harsh washing agents in shampoo to get them clean. A good fresh water rinse is sufficient. Don’t pile your hair on your head when you wash.

11. Don’t use hot water on your hair:

Wash in as cool water as you can handle. This will allow the cuticle to smooth out and lie flat – giving you shinier and more manageable hair. This will not only help you grow hair faster, but is also better for your scalp skin as well.

12. Use gentle hair care products:

Switch to natural hair care products. The use of oils, organic products, apple cider vinegar, natural aloe vera gel can prevent damage and help you to grow your hair long, strong, healthy.

13. Deep condition:

Deep condition your hair at least once a week using a deep conditioning hair mask or a homemade hair mask recipe.

14. Style your hair with braids or buns:

Wearing your hair loose makes it susceptible to damage. You will also have to brush more number of times if you leave your hair down. Wearing braids or buns can help you reduce the number of times you brush. This way you wont look at or concentrate much at your hair which will help you leave it healthy and growing.

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15. Don’t get tempted to cut your hair:

Keep yourselves a two week rule. If you get tempted to cut your hair as you are unhappy with its condition or its rate of growth, give yourself time to really think it and make certain whether your hair absolutely needs a cut. If your hair is in an awkward stage or you are frustrated that it isn’t growing quickly enough, cutting it will not solve your problem. Put it up and forget about it a while and it helps. You will go through a period of indecision, but if your true goal is to grow your hair long, you need to be patient and stay on course.

10 Things Of Beauty To Remember In 2015

IndianBeautyTips

Jan 2, 2015

when we take the time to pamper ourselves, we will be able to handle stress more easily and generally have a great life. Resolutions are actually exaggerated.. not put into practice, as they are not so fun to keep doing. But beauty resolutions are often fun and relaxing practically.

Here are some easy to follow beauty resolutions that are really achievable and make you feel spectacular:

1) Give Your Body Some Extra Tender Loving Care:

Most of the days are filled with stress. Pretend that your body is a friend or soul mate, who had a rough day, and give it some extra loving. Try a therapeutic bath with essential oils. Massage your body with your favorite essential oil at least once a week before shower. Dry brush your body at least once a week before shower for super soft skin. Use moisture rich body lotion daily to bring yourself back to life.

2) Use Face and Hair Masks:

Hair and face masks are perfect ways to pamper. They offer both immediate and long lasting results. Use hair repairing masks or deep conditioning masks at least twice a week. Try homemade masks to avoid chemicals. Use face masks with clarifying, brightening, and hydrating formulas alternatively, instead of using same kind of mask always. Look for vitamin enriched face masks for better results.

3) Invest in Facial Kits:

Facial kits are a must for your beauty regimen. They help to get rid of skin impurities and dead skin cells. A natural glow is renewed on each use. It is simple to use at home by just following the instructions. Using facial kits at least three times a month will keep the face radiant and young.

4) Try New Make-up:

Try the red lipsticks and ditch your basic black eyeliner. Venture outside your normal make-up routine and try something new. Look new and bold instead of appearing the same always. Do it perfect and get ready for the compliments. If you always wear red lipstick, try enhancing your eyes instead. If that is too far outside your scarlet comfort zone, try a berry or Bordeaux lip shade. You might be pleasantly surprised with the change.

5) Give Exfoliation the first priority:

In order to achieve the baby-soft, glowing skin, proper exfoliation is essential. Removing off the dead cells two to three times a week leaves you feeling super refreshed. Exfoliation makes the skin drink sufficient moisturizers or serums, making it supple and radiant. Ageing will be prevented to a great extent. Try good exfoliates or homemade natural exfoliates and use before bed time. Follow up with a good moisturizer or serum. Also exfoliate before using face mask or facial for better results.

6) Figure Out What Colors Suit You:

Makeup shopping is extremely overwhelming. If you know what works for you, it can be that much faster. Figure out whether you have warm, cool or neutral undertone, so that you can pick up any shaded lipstick, eye shade, foundation or blush that suits you best. It’ll save you time and money.

7) Remember Your Sunscreen Everyday:

Buy skin-care products with SPF in them. If you have a lazy girl approach to beauty, add a moisturizer with SPF to your shopping list. Apply sunscreen 15 minutes before stepping out of the house. Sunscreen is a must to be included in your hand bag. Use once in every 3 hours throughout the day. Also invest in best sunscreens that really works.

8) Eat Better:

Add healthy foods to your menu and make it easy for your body to remove all the toxins and boost your immunity. Eat more and more fresh fruits and vegetables. Make it a habit to drink plenty of water throughout the day. Focus on eating more fish and greens and avoid junk foods this year.

9) Keep Your Phone Very Clean:

This is what is sticking to your cheeks several times day and night and carrying all that goddamn bacteria onto your face. Ever notice zits or pimples in the area where you press your mobile on your face? Cell phones are contaminated with fecal matter that could contain E. coli. This year, start cleaning your mobile screen with disinfectant wipes once in a week. Use a clean microfiber cloth to wipe your mobile screen daily.

10) Keep Smiling More:

Give the world the sunshine it needs with your beautiful smile. Stop being emotional and feeling stress for every simple thing. Just leave behind all those unworthy moments and welcome every minute of your life with a sweet smile. Stay away from stress for your skin’s sake.

Sridevi’s Beauty And Fitness Secrets

IndianBeautyTips

Dec 29, 2014

In her heyday, Sridevi was the reigning queen of B-town, having worked with almost all the actors of her time. She made a comeback in 2012 with Gauri Shinde’s English Vinglish. Her sparkling eyes, flawless face , fab body and wonderful acting skills.. no wonder movies like Chandni were made just for her.

Now being a 50 year old mom of 2 teen daughters, her skin still looks tight and firm at this age. She is still looking fab and flawless with a well maintained body.

She believes that regular Yoga, exercise and a well balanced diet have contributed for her fit body and glowing skin.

So lets dig into Sridevi’s Beauty And Fitness Secrets:

Fitness Secrets:

Sridevi plays outdoor games like tennis, and she regularly does power yoga. Yoga exponent Manish Tiwari has helped this Chandni to get into her svelte shape. Over five long years she has been practicing yoga with this Yoga veteran.

“Sridevi is very dedicated, which reflects in how she looks today”, Manish compliments this goddess of beauty.

Sridevi works out five days a week without fail. Apart from yoga, Sridevi also focuses on doing a lot of cardio exercises. She also goes to jogging with her daughter.

Diet Plan:

Start of the Day

• 2 glasses of warm water and honey

• Herbal Tea

sridevi_kapoor_beauty_secrets — Fabulous Sridevi Kapoor at Age 50

Sridevi starts her day with 2 glasses of warm water with a squeezed lemon and herbal tea. She never forgets to carry green tea bags in her hand bag.

After Exercise

She like to have a glass of fresh fruit juice daily after exercise.

Breakfast

Sridevi usually takes heavy breakfast like oat meal or muesli with lots of dry fruits, honey, mixed with in skimmed milk. She follows breakfast with a fresh vegetable juice. “That gives me lots of energy till 3 in the afternoon” she says, “that’s when I have lunch with my kids”.

Lunch

Lunch for Sridevi usually consists of lots of salad and sometimes smoked or grilled salmon, tofu or feta cheese. She always makes sure to add a lot of greens to her salad. She accompanies her lunch with some dal.

Dinner

Her dinner is usually lighter than her lunch. She usually sticks to soups, but unlike many others she prefer to have a roti and some vegetable curry so that she can sleep well.

She snacks on sautéed peanuts, a whole fruit, lots of cheese especially goats cheese with multi-grain crackers and dark chocolate which are her weakness.

“I make it a point to eat every 2 hours” says the glamour queen Sridevi.

“Have lots of water and liquids in general. Include ample fruits and vegetables in your diet and no fried or oily food”, she adds.

Beauty and Make-up Secrets:

Sridevi tries to keep her make-up as natural and minimal as possible. “The La Prairie Platinum cream, some eyeliner and lip gloss – that’s all I need”, she says.

“I remember mixing glycerin and rose water and using it on my face”, says Sridevi, remembering the first beauty product she had used.

She takes utmost care to remove all the makeup before going to sleep. According to Sridevi, sleeping with makeup on and also using too many products on skin is very harsh for the skin.

Sridevi takes care of her hair by oiling it regularly and she completely avoids harsh chemicals on her hair. She likes to use fruit face packs regularly. She also takes hot oil massage for scalp as often as possible, for better blood circulation.

This beauty diva says with sparkling eyes and a mesmerizing smile, ” For me true beauty is, that comes on face when we glow with happiness.”

Sridevi usually enjoys a movie with family and listens to soothing music to lift her moods. She likes to collect old photographs of her family. This talented actress also likes to indulge in painting in leisure times. The first thing any one can notice on her face is a bright smile which is a greatest asset for her. Let’s get inspired and keep smiling :))

Best Nude Lipsticks For Indian Skin Tones

Make Up

IndianBeautyTips

Dec 23, 2014

Best Nude Lipsticks For Indian Skin Tones

Lipstick shades may look different on different skin tones. Nude lip shades are more popular and are ideal to use either morning or evening. They go well with a dramatic eye make-up like smokey eyes.

How to choose a best lipstick for your skin tone:

Fair skin:

Medium shades look fantastic on you. Avoid dark shades. Choose shades like apricot and corals instead of browns and oranges.

For warm skin tones: Choose peach and coral shades.
For cool skin tones: Go for mauve or mocha shades.

Wheatish Complexion:

Wheatish complexion can carry any shade equally well, ranging from browns to peaches. A little care should be taken while picking up nudes though.

For warm skin tones: Go for cinnamon, bronze and copper shades.
For cool skin tones : Pinks and reds are good choice.

Dusky Complexion:

Brown and Berry shades look great on you. Avoid bright oranges and pinks.

For warm skin tones: Choose delicate browns and berry shades.
For cool skin tones: Shades like brick red, caramel, brownish red are perfect for you.

Dark Complexion:

You can opt shades like browns, reds and purples. Avoid oranges.

For warm skin tones: Copper, walnut, honey and bronze shades are best for you.
For cool skin tones: Ruby red and wine shades are perfect.

If you have bought a couple of colors but found that they does not suit you, then no need to throw them away. You can mix and match your lipstick colors to to attain a new color you like.

Some of the Best Nude Lipsticks For Indian Skin Tones:

1) Mac Hug Me (Rs.990-Available in Stores)

Mac Hug Me is a perfectly toned nude lipstick with right amounts of neutral pink, warm caramel and beiged peach in it, finally giving a nude shade. It is the best nude lipstick for all kinds of Indian skin tones. It looks perfect on warm or medium skin tones. On lighter skin tones, it gives an extremely pretty and soft neutral pink shade.

2) Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick (Rs.299/-)

Colorbar range have best nude lipsticks suitable for Indian skin tones. Their unique 2-in-1 formulation gives the lips a creamy, yet matte finish. They have softening agents which gives the lips a soft and supple appearance and also keeps the lips nourished with Vitamin-E. The pigmentation is great and are available in a number of shades. Though matte, they feels smooth and glides on easily. Stays up to 5 hours and leaves a stain when the lipstick wears off.

3) Maybelline Color Sensational ‘My Mahogany’(Rs.299/-)

Maybelline New York’s Color Sensational Lip Color is crisp, bold color from pure pigments for a beautiful, lasting look. The rich, creamy formula with nourishing honey nectar provides a velvety feel, while moisturizing your lips. The shade My Mahogany is a peachy brown with no shimmer. It is one of those shades that looks different on different skin tones. It mostly suits for all Indian skin tones and gives a perfect nude look for your lips.

4) Lakme 9 to 5 Lip Color – Toffee Nexus (Rs.400/-)

Lakme 9 to 5 combines amazing comfort with staying power that keeps you looking fresh for hours. Lakme offers a creamy color with Colorfix technology and ensures 10 hours of intense crème color.The texture is so creamy and glides effortlessly on the lips giving a smooth and velvety finish. It settles to a matte finish after application without drying away the lips. Toffee Nexus is a light caramel brown shade with a right amount of pink in it to give it some warmth. It is a perfect shade for all skin tones and though it is light in shade, it even covers the lip pigmentation.

5) Bourjois Sweet Kiss Sienne Kiss (Rs.945/-)

Sienne Kiss is a light peachy brown shade and looks great on Indian skin tones. Sweet Kiss is a lipstick that forms a high cover film. Its gentle formula deposits a thin and radiant layer and its color pigments are dense and bright. You won’t get the sparkle of a shiny gloss, but the comfort factor and element of transparency will appeal.

6) Mac Mocha Lipstick(Rs.990/-)

Mac Mocha is a peachy yellow-brown shade in satin finish. The peach shade in the lipstick counteracts the yellow and brown to give a soft nude color that suits all Indian skin tones. The peach gives a glow and the brown part brings out the classy look. The formula is highly pigmented and colors the lips evenly in just one swipe. It does not dry out the lips and it is one of the best neutral shades.

7) Lakmé Enrich Satin Lipstick Shade 566 (Rs.255/-)

This one is a brown shaded lipstick with a smooth texture. It has no shimmer/ glitter. A nice brown for fair skin, and a nice nude for medium skin. It have a creamy texture and stays for about 2-3 hours. This shade is very natural. You could wear it for day as well as night look.

8) Lakmé Lip Love-Love Haze (Rs.550)

It has more of a peach undertone, so it’s more warm than cool. It looks great on warm skin tones and suits any complexion. It is one of the best mlbb(my lips but better) for Indian skin tones. The only drawback is that it does not stay longer.

9) Inglot Matte Lip Pencil/Crayon #12 (Rs.850)

It comes as a medium hard, matte jumbo pencil. It has a great staying power which makes it an alternative for lip liner used by professionals for coloring lips. It has moisturizing properties achieved by the complex of lanoline substitutes and avocado butter. Super pigmented, matte but non-drying with perfect peachy coral nude shade.

10 Best Curling Irons Available in India

IndianBeautyTips

Dec 20, 2014

Be it the Queen girl Kangna Ranaut’s ringlets or Katrina’s loose curls, Indian women look adorable in those curly hairstyles and best suits for all ethnic wear as well as western. When you get the right curling iron tools and you know the right techniques, you can do any curly hairstyle for yourself and look so special with your shiny smooth curls.

Here’s a list of 10 Best Curling Irons Available in India:

1) Infiniti Pro by Conair Tourmaline Ceramic Curling Wand

An instant styler with no clamp: simply wrap hair around barrel. Clamp-free curling puts less stress on hair and reduces damage. Heats up in just 30 secs and comes with 400°F high heat for instant results. The tourmaline Ceramic technology makes your hair frizz-free and prevents damage.

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2) Babyliss Hair Curler 271CE:

Boasting of unique features, the 271CE Hair Curler from Babyliss is specially built to keep you looking more alluring and gorgeous with beautiful curls and waves. The ceramic coating used in the hair curler spreads the heat uniformly across the surface of the heating barrel so that you can curl your hair effortlessly without any damage. It comes with a sleeve brush that enables you to create softer curls and waves. Price ranges from: Rs. 800 – 1500.

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(BUY FROM FLIPKART: Rs.1399)

3) Remington Ci19 Hair Curler:

The barrel of this hair curler comes with ceramic tourmaline coating which ensures maximum heat conductibility and creates soft curls that last longer. You can create gorgeous curls in a jiffy as this hair curler heats up in just 60 seconds. This hair curler is sure to give you those lustrous curls so that the world admires you. Price ranges from Rs.1500 to 1900.

(BUY FROM FLIPKART: Rs. 1889)

4)Babyliss C20E Curling Iron New I Pro 200 Easy Curl:

The Babyliss C20E Hair Curler gives you a gorgeous array of hairstyles including loose curls, well-defined curls or natural waves. Professional titanium ceramic coating, 10 temperature settings, automatic shut-off and built-in stand are some of the best features of this curling iron. You can create different curls with this hair curler by setting the maximum temperature of 200 degree Celsius. Price ranges from Rs.2545 to Rs.3550

(BUY FROM FLIPKART: Rs.2956)
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5) Vega Smooth Curl VHCH-03

Easy and hassle-free to use and it comes with a clamp design for beautiful curls. This curling iron will help you to create instant, healthy and glamorous curls in no time. Warp your hair around the barrel, use the clamp to hold your hair and create natural curls without kinks. Vega Smooth Curl employs ceramic coating technology that creates smooth curls and it features adjustable electronic temperature from 120∞ C to 200∞ C

(BUY FROM FLIPKART: Rs.1169)

(BUY FROM AMAZON: Rs.1285)

6) Remington CI76 Hair Curler:

This curling rod heats up in a quick duration of 60 seconds, thereby providing an instant styling experience. The heating barrel of the curler is coated with Teflon, Tourmaline and Ceramic to protect your hair from damage and seal in the moisture giving a healthy appearance. You can easily set the heating temperature of this hair curler to a maximum of 180 degree Celsius for better results. Price ranges from Rs.1700 to 2500)

(BUY FROM AMAZON: Rs.2495)

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7) Remington KF20i Hair Curler:

The Remington KF20i Hair Curler is packed with 20 wax filled rollers that ensure fast and flawless professional styling results every time without damaging your hair. The Ion technology incorporated in this hair curler helps in controlling the static electricity in your hair. By emitting negative ions, this technology eliminates the static electricity in your hair while controlling the frizz thus leaving it feeling soft and shiny. Price ranges from Rs.2550 to 3500.

(BUY FROM FLIPKART: Rs.3299)

8) Vega Ease Curl VHCH-01 19mm Barrel

Get free-flowing, curly hair in just minutes with the Vega Ease Curl 19mm hair curler. Easy and hassle-free to use and it comes with a clamp design for beautiful curls. This curling iron will help you to create instant, healthy and glamorous curls in no time. Warp your hair around the barrel, use the clamp to hold your hair and create natural curls without kinks. Vega Ease Curl is loaded with ceramic coating technology that creates smooth curls and it goes up to 200° C heat without exposing your hair to damaging high temperatures. Use smaller portions of hair for tight curls and larger portions for an overall wavy style. The swivel cord makes it even easier for you to get the perfection.

(BUY FROM AMAZON: RS 929)

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9) Nova 2 in 1 Hair Straightner and Hair Curler NHC 990/00 Hair Straightener:

This 2 in 1 hair straighter cum curler comes with several features which help you make your hair bouncy and add life to it. As this straightner is patented ceramic coated, there is less friction and your hair gets released from the unit without getting damaged or snagged. You can use this hair straightner across the globe as it comes with the worldwide voltage feature. Price ranges from Rs.500 to 600.

(BUY FROM AMAZON: Rs. 490)

(BUY FROM FLIPKART: Rs. 595)

10) Andis Professional Titanium Pro 3/4 inch Hair Curler:Andis curler comes with 230 degree C high heat settings for faster, longer curls. Titanium barrel creates an ultra-smooth finish and even-heat that preserves natural oils and seals the hair cuticle for improved moisture retention. Resists heat corrosion and eliminates chemical build-up that causes unwanted odors. Fast 30 second heat-up, 20 Variable heat settings provide precise temperature control for all hair types.

(BUY FROM FLIPKART: Rs. 3199)

Top 5 Flower Face Packs for Glowing Skin

Skin Care

IndianBeautyTips

Dec 17, 2014

Top 5 Flower Face Packs for Glowing Skin

Flower face packs are very healthy for the skin. There are many flowers which contain valuable oils which nourish the skin. Flowers such as rose, lavender, lotus and many other flowers are good sources of natural oils and nutrients. These nutrients slow down the natural process of ageing as they help to firm up the skin.

The flowers that are used for such facials must be very fresh. They should be pureed for using on skin.

Top 5 Flower Face Packs:

1) Lavender Face Pack:

Boil some Lavender petals in half cup of water for 5 minutes. Strain and make a paste of these petals. Mix one tbsp oatmeal powder to this paste and mix well. Apply this over the face and neck and leave for at least 15 minutes. Rinse with plain water. Regular use gives a flawless bright skin. Do not discard the water used for boiling the petals, instead store use it to apply to your face or to use in face masks later.

2) Lotus:

The petals of lotus are rich in linoleic acid and several other vitamins and minerals. Puree the petals of a fresh lotus flower either raw or boiled. Use this puree as a facial. Leave for at least 15 minutes and rinse with plain water. Lotus is considered very ideal for using as facials. Do not discard the water used for boiling the petals, use it in your facials later.

3) Rose:

Roses are very popular in beauty care. Rose petals or its extracts are widely used in facials. Boil a hand full of rose petals in half cup of water for 5 minutes. Strain and puree these boiled petals. Add one tbsp oatmeal powder and mix well to make a smooth paste. Apply this over the face and neck and leave for at least 15 minutes. Rinse with plain water. Do not discard the water used for boiling petals. You can store use them for splashing on the face to soothe the skin.

4) Marigold:

Marigold flowers are very skin friendly and are used in homeopath skin preparations as well as in other skin care products. Such as roses, these flowers are always available in India and have huge benefits for skin ranging from prevention of acne, eczema, ageing, sun damage etc. Blend a hand full of marigold powders with a minute amount of milk or water to make into a smooth paste. Apply this paste over the face and neck. Leave for at least 15 minutes and rinse with plain water.

5) Jasmine:

Jasmine is a highly aromatic plant. The jasmine petals can be pureed and applied on skin directly. Leave for at least 15 minutes for good results. This face mask tones up and soothes the skin. Jasmine is good for all dry skin problems. It is also good for reversing ageing process of the skin. Sun damage and acne will be reduced to a great extent.

Tip: Use the water used to boil or the remaining flower paste to mix in bath water. You can mix one or more flowers together and also few drops of your favorite essential oil to the face mask.

Simple Carrot Face Masks

Skin Care

IndianBeautyTips

Dec 16, 2014

Carrots are packed with antioxidants. Carrots are rich in Beta Carotene and a natural source of vitamin A which has numerous benefits for our skin:

The rich Antioxidants slows down the skin’s aging process
Helps maintain skin’s moisture
Speeds up skin cells renewal process
Effective for acne treatment – helps heal wounds and pimples and restore the skin
Antiseptic – strengthens the immune system and prevents infections

Homemade Carrot Face Masks for Glowing Skin

1) Carrot, Honey, Lemon:

This mask evens out the skin tone and gives a glow to dull skin. Blemishes will be faded away on regular use.

Requirements:

2 peeled, boiled and mashed carrots (leave till cooled down)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon olive oil – do not add this ingredient if you have oily skin

Mix all ingredients together to attain a paste like smooth consistency without lumps. Apply over clean skin and leave on for 30 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water.

2) Carrot Cucumber Mask For Dry Skin:

In case you have dry skin, this face mask can work effectively to make the skin soft and smooth.

Requirements:

2-3 tbsp carrot juice
1 tbsp cucumber paste
1 tbsp sour cream

Mix all the ingredients to make a smooth mask. Apply this over clean face and neck. Leave for 15 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water. This mask makes skin soft, supplies natural nutrition on the skin and makes it glow. This is also a great anti-ageing face mask.

3) Carrot Besan Face Mask For Oily Skin:

This face mask makes the skin glow and reverses ageing of the skin. It is ideal for preventing acne and for making the skin flawless. It deep cleans the skin and keeps it fresh.

Requirements:

2-3 tbsp Carrot juice
1 tbsp buttermilk
1-2 tbsp gram flour(besan)
1 tbsp lemon juice

Mix all the ingredients to form a smooth paste. Apply this paste over the face and neck. Leave for at least 30 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water. This is an anti aging mask and may be used 2-3 times a week. It helps get a glow on your face and makes it look young and beautiful. This face mask is ideal for oily skin types. If you have a dry skin, avoid lemon juice.

4) Carrot Egg Face Mask For Brighter Skin:

This face mask is effective in removing the skin tan and also improves the complexion. It makes the skin flawless and gives a natural glow to the skin. Damaged skin will be restored quickly.

Requirements:

1 tbsp carrot juice
1 tbsp egg white
1 tbsp yogurt or milk

Mix all the ingredients and apply the mixture over the face and neck. Leave for at least 20 minutes and wash with lukewarm water. This mask helps attain beautiful color on your face and also contain robust antioxidants that reverse the skin damage due to the age factor and sun’s rays.

Tip: Take 1 tbsp Orange juice and mix 1 tbsp carrot juice in it. Massage the mixture on the face before applying makeup. This will enhance your makeup.

10 Best Hairstyles for Traditional Sarees

IndianBeautyTips

Dec 16, 2014

10 Best Hairstyles for Traditional Sarees

Saree is an ever-trendy Indian garment for all special occasions. When you compliment your saree with traditional or contemporary jewelry, accessories, appropriate footwear and especially a gorgeous hair-do, your stunning looks in your special saree on the special occasion will multiply. Leaving hair down is a perfect match to a saree though there are times you want to look more unique and classically beautiful. Scroll down to see 10 best hairstyles for traditional sarees.

1. Classic Bun with Flowers

indian_bun_with_flowers — Classic Bun with Flowers

Classic buns or chignons are perfect for wedding occasions or any traditional events. Buns give you a more decent and more traditional appearance. Neatly done low bun tied almost nearly at the nape of the neck, decorated with beautiful flowers is perfect for an ethnic Indian diva to sport with a traditional saree.

deepika_padukone_hair_bun_with_flowers — Deepika Padukone in Flower Bun Hairstyle

2. Plait with Flowers

indian_braids_with_flowers — Braid with Flowers

Indian plaits are a simple and most traditional hair style usually teamed up with sarees. There are several options in embellishing the braided hairstyle for sarees. You can either use flowers or hair accessories.This simple plait can be styled in different varieties and best suits for traditional silk sarees. This hair style is best suited for long thick hair.

3. Side Swept Curls

trisha_krishnan_hairstyles — Trisha Krishnan’s Wavy Side Swept Hairstyle

A side-swept wavy hair is a statement hair styling choice that will look great and at the same time easy to do yourself. First curl your hair using a curling rod. Sweep hair to one side and secure back of the hair with bobby pins or hair accessories. Finish with medium hold hairspray. Hair must reach at least slightly beyond the shoulders for the side-swept style. Large jhumkas give a perfect traditional look with this hair style.

hairstyles_for_bridal_silk_traditional_sarees — Side Swept Curls Hairstyle

4. FishTail Braid Hairstyle

Experiment with different fish-tail braids for the look you want. Fish tail braids can be done in different varieties. These hair styles give you a trendy chic appearance.

indian_fish_tail_braid — Fishtail Braid for Traditional Sarees

6. Side Braid Hairstyle

The side braid is a classic style that never goes out of fashion. Brush your hair to whichever side you prefer and then braid it in your favourite style or choose a new type of braid to change up your regular look. There are lots of different types of braids to choose from, like the Fishtail, Dutch or French braids for example. Leave few strands of hair or style up with bangs to add an air of romance to your side braid.

7. Loose Waves/Curls Hairstyle

samantha_ruth_prabhu_hairstyles — Loose Curls

Loosely done waves or curls look bouncy with a full volume. Further layering makes the hair look more in volume. Neatly cut layers by a stylist with voluminous curls or waves, teamed up with a saree is all that makes you look more glamorous.Try to maintain the natural curls of your hair. If you have naturally straight hair, you could still curl/wave it using an iron. Carefully blow drying the hair in sections makes the hair look even more bouncy. You will look gorgeous when you sport this style by letting either or both sides fall on your shoulders.

8. Elegant Updo Hairstyles

Hair-do’s like puffed bun will give you a vintage princess-like looks. This will offer you a very rich appearance for weddings or any special events. You can create this look by puffing your hair up a bit and using pins and clips to hold it in place. To give it a more puffed up look, you could use a boostias, bumpits or puffs which would give a hair a lift. While doing this hairstyle, comb out your hair and untangle them so that they give a neat look. Use hair spray to hold the hair style in it’s place for a longer time.

9. Half Up Half Down Hairstyles

half_up_half_down_indian_hairstyles — Half Up Half Down Hairstyles

This is the most easiest hairstyle. You can simply pin up half hair up while leaving half hair down. Or you can have a half hair weaved up into french pattern and pinned up. Create bouncy waves or just leave the hair super straight and either of them perfectly go with your saree. Hair accessories embellished with sparkling stones add attraction to this simple hair style. It suits almost for any one and is a best choice when you are in a hurry.

10. Messy Bun Hairstyles

Messy buns look great with twists and waves. Curl or create waves starting from the center of your hair, while you leave the upper half straight.Twist the hair on the sides and bring it back. Tie the hair into a bun at the nape of the neck. Secure with pins and accessorize. Keep it as casual as you can for that chic style. Leave curly bangs on the forehead and on the sides.

Sarees are flexible and any hair style can just go with a saree if neatly done. Even a simple puffed pony tail with a jeweled hair clip will look great with saree and can be very easily done. Don’t worry if you have short hair length. Just try leaving your hair pin straight or wavy and it suits well to a traditional saree.

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