Well, the good news is black, dark lips are mostly caused by unhealthy habits that even the best of us have and if we just have the determination to do a 360 degree change of such habits, then the road to pink, healthy lips is ours to take. Check out these tips to keeping your lips in the "pink" of health:
1. Don't Smoke
First and foremost, the number one tip to follow for pink, healthy lips is to avoid smoking or stop smoking if you are into that habit. Cigarettes have nicotine which is a proven lip darkening component. It may be hard to quit but then the rewards that await are also great because having pink, luscious lips is just one of the many.
2. Refrain from Drinking Coffee or Tea
Both coffee and tea contain caffeine which pretty much works the way nicotine in cigarettes do. Moreover, caffeine can stain your teeth which is not exactly attractive to look at especially if you're a girl. If you need to drink any of these drinks, try minimizing it first and then once you've gotten used to that amount of drinking, you can go one level higher. This time, do it sparingly.
3. Eat Healthy
You are a direct reflection of what you eat so this goes to say that you should always eat what's healthy. This includes your green, leafy vegetables and fresh fruits which you should incorporate into your diet everyday. Vitamin C is likewise important in supplying your lip's needed nutrition so that lip pigmentation will be reduced.
4. Always Exfoliate
Do you know that your lips are in need of exfoliation too? One of the factors that make them look black and dry is actually build-up of dead skin. So do scrub them regularly with a soft lip brush and an organic lip product. Sugar also makes a great exfoliant. Brushing it over your lips easily removes the dead skin. Don't forget to put lip balm after exfoliating.
5. Don't Bite Your Lips
Biting or sucking your lips makes them lose hydration; thereby causing a blackening or drying effect. You therefore need to ensure that your lips are kept hydrated with the use of a lip moisturizer. Drinking the prescribed eight glasses of water everyday can also help keep your lips in optimum health.
6. Avoid the Sun
The sun can cause an increased reaction of the pigment, melanin in our lips which causes them to blacken. It's therefore recommended that we protect our lips through lip balms or an SPF-containing lipstick to keep them in pink color.
7. Avoid Drinking Chlorinated Water
Drinking water with chlorine, be it some or more in content, it can cause lip pigmentation. This, in turn, leads to not just dark but dead lips. Chlorine can also weaken your teeth and if taken in great amounts over a long period of time, you just might end up losing them.
Sunday, January 18, 2015
Eyes Made Bigger and Better
It does not really matter how small your eyes are. These tips and tricks are guaranteed to make them bigger-whether you want them to appear really huge or just have that popping effect to them.
1. Groom your eyebrows
Whoever said that unkempt eyebrows are OK should definitely take the highway. Really, unkempt eyebrows are very unflattering-for men and women alike! Make sure to keep your eyebrows in good shape. Invest in salon trips at scheduled intervals to keep them groomed. If you are confident about your grooming skills, then you can go ahead and groom your brows yourself. Just make sure to follow your eyes' natural shape, and you'll do fine.
2. Conceal dark circles under your eyes
Dark circles definitely make you look older, if not tired. Technically, concealing these circles does not really make your eyes appear bigger. But we all know that dark circles can grab anyone's attention. It's better to conceal them, rather than have someone check out your eyes for the wrong reasons.
3. White eye shadow is better
Even makeup artists would give you this tip. White eye shadow gives the illusion of eyes that are wide open. Make sure to use white eye shadow or white eye pencil near your tear ducts. Your tear ducts are on the inner corner of your eyes, by the way. If you do not have white eye shadow or eye pencil, you can use another light color.
4. Use eyeliner moderately
Too much eyeliner does not make your eyes appear bigger. So, make sure to avoid making a full circle of eyeliner around your eyes. And if you're using kajal, just apply outside your lash line. Do not apply kajal on the inner rim of your lower lash line. Also, make sure not to extend the eyeliner up to your tear ducts. Just cover 2/3 of your lashes.
5. Apply nude pencil
If you're applying kajal, make sure to apply nude pencil over it. Apply white eye pencil on your lower lash line's inner rim. Bear in mind that white eye pencil might not look too good on brown or dark skin tones. So if you have a dark skin tone, you can use a nude eye pencil instead. This gives a more natural look, which you can comfortably wear even during the day. You may want to consider using MAC Chromagraphic Pencil or Bourjois Khol and Contour Eyeliner Pencil- 08 Rose Fantaisiste.
6. Use false eye lashes or mascara
If you prefer mascara, use two to three coats. Or if you have false eye lashes, you can use them in place of mascara. You can also use both, if you want. Just make sure to cover just 2/3 of your outer lash line for either or both false eye lashes and mascara.
7. Keep your eyebrows bold
When you shape your eyebrows or have a salon shape your eyebrows, make sure that they make it bold and slightly thicker. Having thick and bold eyebrows helps in making your eyes look bigger. Just make sure their shape compliments the shape of your face as well.
8. Get rid of that puffiness
If the skin around your eyes is swollen, your eyes will appear small. Here are some tips on reducing the puffiness of your eyes:
• Have enough sleep.
• Reduce salt in your diet.
• Maintain exercise because this can reduce eye puffiness.
• Use cold water when you wash your face, and wash often.
• Place cold, used tea bags over your eyes. The tannis in the tea tightens your skin.
1. Groom your eyebrows
Whoever said that unkempt eyebrows are OK should definitely take the highway. Really, unkempt eyebrows are very unflattering-for men and women alike! Make sure to keep your eyebrows in good shape. Invest in salon trips at scheduled intervals to keep them groomed. If you are confident about your grooming skills, then you can go ahead and groom your brows yourself. Just make sure to follow your eyes' natural shape, and you'll do fine.
2. Conceal dark circles under your eyes
Dark circles definitely make you look older, if not tired. Technically, concealing these circles does not really make your eyes appear bigger. But we all know that dark circles can grab anyone's attention. It's better to conceal them, rather than have someone check out your eyes for the wrong reasons.
3. White eye shadow is better
Even makeup artists would give you this tip. White eye shadow gives the illusion of eyes that are wide open. Make sure to use white eye shadow or white eye pencil near your tear ducts. Your tear ducts are on the inner corner of your eyes, by the way. If you do not have white eye shadow or eye pencil, you can use another light color.
4. Use eyeliner moderately
Too much eyeliner does not make your eyes appear bigger. So, make sure to avoid making a full circle of eyeliner around your eyes. And if you're using kajal, just apply outside your lash line. Do not apply kajal on the inner rim of your lower lash line. Also, make sure not to extend the eyeliner up to your tear ducts. Just cover 2/3 of your lashes.
5. Apply nude pencil
If you're applying kajal, make sure to apply nude pencil over it. Apply white eye pencil on your lower lash line's inner rim. Bear in mind that white eye pencil might not look too good on brown or dark skin tones. So if you have a dark skin tone, you can use a nude eye pencil instead. This gives a more natural look, which you can comfortably wear even during the day. You may want to consider using MAC Chromagraphic Pencil or Bourjois Khol and Contour Eyeliner Pencil- 08 Rose Fantaisiste.
6. Use false eye lashes or mascara
If you prefer mascara, use two to three coats. Or if you have false eye lashes, you can use them in place of mascara. You can also use both, if you want. Just make sure to cover just 2/3 of your outer lash line for either or both false eye lashes and mascara.
7. Keep your eyebrows bold
When you shape your eyebrows or have a salon shape your eyebrows, make sure that they make it bold and slightly thicker. Having thick and bold eyebrows helps in making your eyes look bigger. Just make sure their shape compliments the shape of your face as well.
8. Get rid of that puffiness
If the skin around your eyes is swollen, your eyes will appear small. Here are some tips on reducing the puffiness of your eyes:
• Have enough sleep.
• Reduce salt in your diet.
• Maintain exercise because this can reduce eye puffiness.
• Use cold water when you wash your face, and wash often.
• Place cold, used tea bags over your eyes. The tannis in the tea tightens your skin.
Helpful Makeup Tips for Your Wedding Day
Here are some helpful tips to make you your most beautiful during your wedding day:
1. The first golden rule to remember for wedding makeup is it has to last all day and by this, we mean it will outlast all the crying, kissing, hugging and eating you're sure to be doing. At this point in your life, you need a full proof makeup to achieve this goal.
2. Second on the rule list is to bring out what best features you have. This is not the right time to show off how good you are in makeup application. The simpler, the better because as the saying goes, "less is more."
3. If you want to hire the services of a makeup artist, don't hesitate or be embarrassed to tell him or her what makeup you want. If you have a specific color in mind, let the makeup professional know. However, it would also be good if you would be open to what suggestions he or she may have regarding the look you want as the whole objective is to make you look your absolute best.
4. One word: Decollete. Especially if your dress calls for it. A tiny bit of sift shimmer makes the perfect flourish for your best look.
5. Keep in mind that foundations and powders give a different effect in pictures due to the light they reflect differently. To be on the safe side, it would be wise to have your makeup photographed with a flash a day before your wedding. Make sure to include your neck when you blend your foundation so that your face won't have a different color from your body.
6. Have your facial several days prior to the big day. Such treatments can make your skin and face look blemished and irritated for a couple of days following the treatment and that is the last thing you would want to look!
7. Pluck and shape your eyebrows a day before because doing this on the day itself may have them looking red, irritated or swollen.
8. Wear your contact lenses before makeup application.
9. This is easy to say but hard to do. Still, it's worth saying that you shouldn't stress too much as this can cause your skin impurities. If you happen to have any blemishes, resist the temptation to prick as this can only worsen them.
10. You will always be what you eat and this is clearly reflected in your skin so munch on vegetables and fruits to have skin with a healthy glow. Drink lots of water as well to help keep it hydrated.
1. The first golden rule to remember for wedding makeup is it has to last all day and by this, we mean it will outlast all the crying, kissing, hugging and eating you're sure to be doing. At this point in your life, you need a full proof makeup to achieve this goal.
2. Second on the rule list is to bring out what best features you have. This is not the right time to show off how good you are in makeup application. The simpler, the better because as the saying goes, "less is more."
3. If you want to hire the services of a makeup artist, don't hesitate or be embarrassed to tell him or her what makeup you want. If you have a specific color in mind, let the makeup professional know. However, it would also be good if you would be open to what suggestions he or she may have regarding the look you want as the whole objective is to make you look your absolute best.
4. One word: Decollete. Especially if your dress calls for it. A tiny bit of sift shimmer makes the perfect flourish for your best look.
5. Keep in mind that foundations and powders give a different effect in pictures due to the light they reflect differently. To be on the safe side, it would be wise to have your makeup photographed with a flash a day before your wedding. Make sure to include your neck when you blend your foundation so that your face won't have a different color from your body.
6. Have your facial several days prior to the big day. Such treatments can make your skin and face look blemished and irritated for a couple of days following the treatment and that is the last thing you would want to look!
7. Pluck and shape your eyebrows a day before because doing this on the day itself may have them looking red, irritated or swollen.
8. Wear your contact lenses before makeup application.
9. This is easy to say but hard to do. Still, it's worth saying that you shouldn't stress too much as this can cause your skin impurities. If you happen to have any blemishes, resist the temptation to prick as this can only worsen them.
10. You will always be what you eat and this is clearly reflected in your skin so munch on vegetables and fruits to have skin with a healthy glow. Drink lots of water as well to help keep it hydrated.
10 Useful Beauty Tips
There are a plethora of beauty tips on the web and I find that I can never have enough beauty tips to make my beauty routine simpler and more effective. Here are a few of my favorites that I have put to use.
1: To quickly dry your fingernails after polishing them, dip in ice cold water. I have found that no matter how long I try to sit still I always smudge my fresh polish, so this tip works well for me.
2: I am a firm believer in toner. I keep my toner refrigerated so that it gives my face a blast of cell circulation. In addition it tones, tightens and closes the pores after cleansing. However, when I am out of my homemade toner I always splash my face with cool water to close pores before applying any lotions or creams.
3: For a clarifying shampoo I use apple cider vinegar. It works just as well as store bought clarifying shampoos and the cost is minimal. Did you know that most clarifying shampoos or dandruff shampoos will strip hair of its artificial color? To make your own clarifying rinse, mix one part apple cider vinegar with two parts water and do not rinse. The vinegar smell will diminish in a very short amount of time.
4: We all know that wearing too much makeup really makes you look older. Use a foundation that matches your skin tone and skin type.
5: A silk pillowcase is a must have to prevent premature wrinkles. You will never get pillowcase lines in your face with a silk pillowcase. I just love my silk pillowcases!
6: When you are low on mascara, try Vaseline! It really does wonders for the eyelashes. Also nourish your eyelashes with almond oil or olive oil.
7: When the dry skin winter blues set in I break out a moisturizing bath bomb and then the body butter! There are so many great body lotions and butters on the market today to keep you skin hydrated and smooth.
8: Want to plump up the lips for the night, add an irritant like cayenne pepper over your lip balm.
9: Need a quick scrub to brighten the complexion, consider oatmeal or cornmeal mixed with your favorite cleansing cream. It really does wonders to slough off dead skin cells and it is eco-friendly and inexpensive.
10: To give the illusion of fuller lips, add a dab of shimmery lip gloss that is one shade lighter than your lipstick.
For easy exfoliates, facial masks and facial peels you can easily make at home.
1: To quickly dry your fingernails after polishing them, dip in ice cold water. I have found that no matter how long I try to sit still I always smudge my fresh polish, so this tip works well for me.
2: I am a firm believer in toner. I keep my toner refrigerated so that it gives my face a blast of cell circulation. In addition it tones, tightens and closes the pores after cleansing. However, when I am out of my homemade toner I always splash my face with cool water to close pores before applying any lotions or creams.
3: For a clarifying shampoo I use apple cider vinegar. It works just as well as store bought clarifying shampoos and the cost is minimal. Did you know that most clarifying shampoos or dandruff shampoos will strip hair of its artificial color? To make your own clarifying rinse, mix one part apple cider vinegar with two parts water and do not rinse. The vinegar smell will diminish in a very short amount of time.
4: We all know that wearing too much makeup really makes you look older. Use a foundation that matches your skin tone and skin type.
5: A silk pillowcase is a must have to prevent premature wrinkles. You will never get pillowcase lines in your face with a silk pillowcase. I just love my silk pillowcases!
6: When you are low on mascara, try Vaseline! It really does wonders for the eyelashes. Also nourish your eyelashes with almond oil or olive oil.
7: When the dry skin winter blues set in I break out a moisturizing bath bomb and then the body butter! There are so many great body lotions and butters on the market today to keep you skin hydrated and smooth.
8: Want to plump up the lips for the night, add an irritant like cayenne pepper over your lip balm.
9: Need a quick scrub to brighten the complexion, consider oatmeal or cornmeal mixed with your favorite cleansing cream. It really does wonders to slough off dead skin cells and it is eco-friendly and inexpensive.
10: To give the illusion of fuller lips, add a dab of shimmery lip gloss that is one shade lighter than your lipstick.
For easy exfoliates, facial masks and facial peels you can easily make at home.
3 Simple Wedding Hairstyles You Can Create By Yourself
Although, every bride would want to hire a hair specialist to do her hair during her wedding, hair specialists are often very expensive thus unaffordable for many people. If you are one of the brides who can't afford a hair stylist, here are some of the best hair styles that you can do on your own in your home.
Double crown braid
This is a simple, but very elegant style that lasts the whole night. While the style is great, you should apply plenty of hairspray if your hair is silky straight.
To shape your hair into this style you need to take a one inch section of your hair from behind your ear and braid it all the way down. You should then pull the first side of hair and move it to the other side of your head and secure it with bobby pins. To prevent the pins from showing, you should place the pins through the braid.
You should do the same thing with the second side and secure it in place with bobby pins. To ensure that the hair ends don't show, you should move the hair over the sides.
The game of thrones braid
This is a style that is derived from the popular thrones game. To get this style, you need to part your hair in the middle using a comb or anything else. You should then section off one to two inches of hair on either side of the head and then French braid one section until it reaches the end of the part.
You should then French braid the second section and then braid the ends of the two French braids together. You should use hairspray to curl the free-flowing hair.
Floral twist up
One of the best things about this style is that it works both during the day and at night. Here you need to gather your hair back and start to roll the ends facing up into the ceiling.
You should continue rolling the hair until it reaches the base of your neck and then use multiple pins to secure the twisted section to the back of your head. You should apply hairspray to hold the hair.
These are some of the best yet simple hairstyles that you can easily do by yourself. To ensure that you do them perfectly, it's recommended that you have a tutorial with you to serve as a guide.
Double crown braid
This is a simple, but very elegant style that lasts the whole night. While the style is great, you should apply plenty of hairspray if your hair is silky straight.
To shape your hair into this style you need to take a one inch section of your hair from behind your ear and braid it all the way down. You should then pull the first side of hair and move it to the other side of your head and secure it with bobby pins. To prevent the pins from showing, you should place the pins through the braid.
You should do the same thing with the second side and secure it in place with bobby pins. To ensure that the hair ends don't show, you should move the hair over the sides.
The game of thrones braid
This is a style that is derived from the popular thrones game. To get this style, you need to part your hair in the middle using a comb or anything else. You should then section off one to two inches of hair on either side of the head and then French braid one section until it reaches the end of the part.
You should then French braid the second section and then braid the ends of the two French braids together. You should use hairspray to curl the free-flowing hair.
Floral twist up
One of the best things about this style is that it works both during the day and at night. Here you need to gather your hair back and start to roll the ends facing up into the ceiling.
You should continue rolling the hair until it reaches the base of your neck and then use multiple pins to secure the twisted section to the back of your head. You should apply hairspray to hold the hair.
These are some of the best yet simple hairstyles that you can easily do by yourself. To ensure that you do them perfectly, it's recommended that you have a tutorial with you to serve as a guide.
How to Find the Right Hair Color For You
Coloring your hair is very popular these days, no longer is it just to cover grey, people use it as a statement of their own individuality.. And it's no longer just natural browns and black's people are going for they are experimenting with all sorts of colors, pink blues and purples.
There are many ways in which your can color your hair, some permanent and some temporary. One of the most common ways especially for young people is peroxide which bleaches or removes all the color from your hair. There are also permanent hair coloring products that dye your hair another colour (not blond). These work by using an oxidising agent (hydrogen peroxide) and an alkalizing ingredient (ammonia) to lift the cuticle of the hair shaft and allow the color to penetrate beneath the surface. This is why hair can often feel dry after using a permanent dyes.
Temporary hair colouring solutions last around 6 weeks depending on how many times you wash your hair. They are a lot gentler on your hair as they do not lift the hair cuticle, and penetrate the shaft; instead they sit on the top layer of the hair.
There are a number of different hair coloring products available on the market, so shop around. It is also pertinent to conduct a small patch test on your skin to make sure you are not allergic to any of the chemicals in the dye. How do you choose the best color for you?
Choosing the Right Hair color
When you go into a drugstore you often see little sample colors next to each box of dye, unfortunately buying that color doesn't mean that your hair will come out that exact same color as the sample. The dyes interact with your unique color and shades to produce a color unique to you. Therefore before colouring your whole head it is important to do a small strand test.
Regardless of which brand you buy the packaging will urge you to test a small sample of your hair first. Here is how it works:
• Mix a small amount of color together in a bowl.
• Select a small amount of hair to color, and apply the dye to the hair.. You can clip the test strand or wrap it to ensure it does not dye the other hair around it. I usually snip a piece of hair off and dye it,
• Follow the directions on the packet in terms of timing, then rinse.
• Make sure you look at the hair in various different lights both inside and outside to ensure that you like it.
Caring for Color Treated Hair
Because of the potential damage dyes can do to your hair you need to take extra care of it. Here are some tips to ensure your hair remains healthy and vibrant,
• Find a shampoo especially designed for color treated hair (Revlon, L'oreal, and Clairol are all good brands)
• Protect your hair from sun exposure as much as you can to protect it from fading and drying.
• Condition your hair regularly with a specially formulated conditioner.
• Use a wide tooth comb on your hair when it is wet.
If you are worried about coloring your hair permanently start with a semi-permanent color first.
Alternatively there are a number of the temporary, wash-out highlights you can spray on or paint on with mascara-like wands. If you are not happy with a permanent color you can add another dye over the top. Remember your natural hair color doesn't change so it is only until your hair grows out.
I love hair and have a lot of experience cutting and coloring hair. I also write for great hair
There are many ways in which your can color your hair, some permanent and some temporary. One of the most common ways especially for young people is peroxide which bleaches or removes all the color from your hair. There are also permanent hair coloring products that dye your hair another colour (not blond). These work by using an oxidising agent (hydrogen peroxide) and an alkalizing ingredient (ammonia) to lift the cuticle of the hair shaft and allow the color to penetrate beneath the surface. This is why hair can often feel dry after using a permanent dyes.
Temporary hair colouring solutions last around 6 weeks depending on how many times you wash your hair. They are a lot gentler on your hair as they do not lift the hair cuticle, and penetrate the shaft; instead they sit on the top layer of the hair.
There are a number of different hair coloring products available on the market, so shop around. It is also pertinent to conduct a small patch test on your skin to make sure you are not allergic to any of the chemicals in the dye. How do you choose the best color for you?
Choosing the Right Hair color
When you go into a drugstore you often see little sample colors next to each box of dye, unfortunately buying that color doesn't mean that your hair will come out that exact same color as the sample. The dyes interact with your unique color and shades to produce a color unique to you. Therefore before colouring your whole head it is important to do a small strand test.
Regardless of which brand you buy the packaging will urge you to test a small sample of your hair first. Here is how it works:
• Mix a small amount of color together in a bowl.
• Select a small amount of hair to color, and apply the dye to the hair.. You can clip the test strand or wrap it to ensure it does not dye the other hair around it. I usually snip a piece of hair off and dye it,
• Follow the directions on the packet in terms of timing, then rinse.
• Make sure you look at the hair in various different lights both inside and outside to ensure that you like it.
Caring for Color Treated Hair
Because of the potential damage dyes can do to your hair you need to take extra care of it. Here are some tips to ensure your hair remains healthy and vibrant,
• Find a shampoo especially designed for color treated hair (Revlon, L'oreal, and Clairol are all good brands)
• Protect your hair from sun exposure as much as you can to protect it from fading and drying.
• Condition your hair regularly with a specially formulated conditioner.
• Use a wide tooth comb on your hair when it is wet.
If you are worried about coloring your hair permanently start with a semi-permanent color first.
Alternatively there are a number of the temporary, wash-out highlights you can spray on or paint on with mascara-like wands. If you are not happy with a permanent color you can add another dye over the top. Remember your natural hair color doesn't change so it is only until your hair grows out.
I love hair and have a lot of experience cutting and coloring hair. I also write for great hair
5 Ways To Gain Healthy Weight
Not much attention is given to gaining weight, yet this issue affects many people. The spotlight of information is usually always given to how to lose weight. Well there are various ways to gain healthy weight, which need you to put in some effort. Though most of the people prefer the short cuts to gaining weight such as eating donuts, ice cream and fries, this is far from the best way to gain weight in a healthy way. Moreover, in this case, the goal is to gain weight while adhering to good health.
Eat often
One of the simplest yet most effective ways to gain healthy weight is to eat as often as you can. Most nutrition aficionados recommend that you spread out your meal routine between three to four hours. In addition, make sure that you do not go without a single meal. This is essential as your muscles and tissues need food and nutrition to build up.
Eat several foods concurrently
It is essential to always aim at including more than three food groups in your meal. Instead of just going for some groundnuts or a banana for breakfast, aim at including some whole grain toasts and a glass of milk, among any of the other nutritious meals, that have been recommended on nutrition advice blogs. This is vital, as a wider variety of meals will help your body to respond with a broader spectrum.
Eat dense food
Eating dense foods is one of the most effectual ways to rack up some healthy weight. By dense foods, make sure to incorporate some carbohydrates as well as some high fiber content meals. Go for bread, fruits and vegetables and avoid foods that include high quantities of fat.
Drink your way into gaining weight
Since liquids are not as filling as solids foods, it is simple to drink your way into gaining weight by initiating the move. Go for 100% fruit juices, a lot of milk, and instead of sodas consider smoothies, as they are ideal, nutritious and healthier. In addition, do not neglect drinking water as often as you can, as it is responsible for the growth of tissues as well.
Exercise
You might not have expected this on the list but yes, doing exercises is vital in adding weight. Engaging in exercises is a great and fun way to add some healthy weight. By regularly engaging in various forms of cardio routine exercises, you are able to build up your tissue muscles enabling you to add some weight on the way.
Eat often
One of the simplest yet most effective ways to gain healthy weight is to eat as often as you can. Most nutrition aficionados recommend that you spread out your meal routine between three to four hours. In addition, make sure that you do not go without a single meal. This is essential as your muscles and tissues need food and nutrition to build up.
Eat several foods concurrently
It is essential to always aim at including more than three food groups in your meal. Instead of just going for some groundnuts or a banana for breakfast, aim at including some whole grain toasts and a glass of milk, among any of the other nutritious meals, that have been recommended on nutrition advice blogs. This is vital, as a wider variety of meals will help your body to respond with a broader spectrum.
Eat dense food
Eating dense foods is one of the most effectual ways to rack up some healthy weight. By dense foods, make sure to incorporate some carbohydrates as well as some high fiber content meals. Go for bread, fruits and vegetables and avoid foods that include high quantities of fat.
Drink your way into gaining weight
Since liquids are not as filling as solids foods, it is simple to drink your way into gaining weight by initiating the move. Go for 100% fruit juices, a lot of milk, and instead of sodas consider smoothies, as they are ideal, nutritious and healthier. In addition, do not neglect drinking water as often as you can, as it is responsible for the growth of tissues as well.
Exercise
You might not have expected this on the list but yes, doing exercises is vital in adding weight. Engaging in exercises is a great and fun way to add some healthy weight. By regularly engaging in various forms of cardio routine exercises, you are able to build up your tissue muscles enabling you to add some weight on the way.
Hairstyles: Best Styles For Women With Long Faces
Different faces require different hairstyles. If you have a long face, here are some of the best styles for you:
Short styles
The good side with short styles is that they have waves and jagged layers that add fullness around your face thus making your appear wider. When planning of putting the short style you should always add bangs in order to hide some of the forehead thus making your face appear shorter.
For a stylish look, you should consider designing the bangs to your desired style. You can also put the bangs to the side.
Medium-length styles
Medium length style is one that is 1-2 inches below the shoulder length style. For ideal results you should add layers to the hair so that it can make your face appear fuller. You should never style your hair to be sleek straight as this will compliment your facial shape and make you appear longer than usual.
Instead of straightening your hair you should take one inch sections of your hair and twist them in order to create waves.
Longer styles
While it's not recommended to go for longer hairstyles when you have a long face, you can add some layers to the hair. Adding layers aids in helping you to take some weight off of the style to boost the fullness of your face and as a result give your face a shorter appeal. You can also add bangs to the hair in order to increase the illusion of a shorter face.
Styled hair
Styling your hair aids in adding the fullness of your hair thus making your face appear full. Some of the best products to use in styling your hair are collagen products. Collagen products add collagen bonds to your individual hair strands thus giving you a lift.
While the products are great in styling your hair, you should be cautious of where you buy them from. As rule of thumb you should ensure that you buy them only from reputable stores.
Parted hair
To have a shorter face, you should part your hair to one side. You should never part the hair down the middle as this will give you a narrow face thus making you face appear longer. A side part will make you appear fuller thus look elegant.
Conclusion
These are some of the best hair styles for people with long faces. For a perfect look, you should get your hair done by a professional stylist.
Short styles
The good side with short styles is that they have waves and jagged layers that add fullness around your face thus making your appear wider. When planning of putting the short style you should always add bangs in order to hide some of the forehead thus making your face appear shorter.
For a stylish look, you should consider designing the bangs to your desired style. You can also put the bangs to the side.
Medium-length styles
Medium length style is one that is 1-2 inches below the shoulder length style. For ideal results you should add layers to the hair so that it can make your face appear fuller. You should never style your hair to be sleek straight as this will compliment your facial shape and make you appear longer than usual.
Instead of straightening your hair you should take one inch sections of your hair and twist them in order to create waves.
Longer styles
While it's not recommended to go for longer hairstyles when you have a long face, you can add some layers to the hair. Adding layers aids in helping you to take some weight off of the style to boost the fullness of your face and as a result give your face a shorter appeal. You can also add bangs to the hair in order to increase the illusion of a shorter face.
Styled hair
Styling your hair aids in adding the fullness of your hair thus making your face appear full. Some of the best products to use in styling your hair are collagen products. Collagen products add collagen bonds to your individual hair strands thus giving you a lift.
While the products are great in styling your hair, you should be cautious of where you buy them from. As rule of thumb you should ensure that you buy them only from reputable stores.
Parted hair
To have a shorter face, you should part your hair to one side. You should never part the hair down the middle as this will give you a narrow face thus making you face appear longer. A side part will make you appear fuller thus look elegant.
Conclusion
These are some of the best hair styles for people with long faces. For a perfect look, you should get your hair done by a professional stylist.
9 Easy Steps to Getting Gorgeous Natural Hair
Once you decide you want to stop chemically straightening your hair, you may wonder what the process will be like. How will your transitioning hair look and what you should be doing to get you through this period. You may have heard stories, some of which may have you feeling anxious. If you don't want to do the "big chop" and get rid of your processed hair all at once, here are some transitioning Do's that may help you through this period.
1. Do use less direct heat. Reduce or totally eliminate the use of direct heat like flat irons and blow dryers.
2. Do Deep Condition weekly. Use a moisturizing deep conditioner weekly to help strengthen and soften your new growth and prevent breakage.
3. Do wear protective styles. Protective styling such as Rod sets, twist out, braid outs, or braids are great for days when you are having difficulty with styling.
4. Do limit combing or brushing. Limit manipulation of your hair as much as possible. The only time you should comb your hair is when you detangle on wash day.
5. Do trim your ends every 4 - 6 weeks. Split ends will travel up your natural hair and cause breakage.
6. Do drink LOTS of water and eat LOTS of protein. While the rate of growth and texture/hair type are genetic you can positively impact your hair growth with proper diet. You should be drinking at least half your body weight in ounces of water each day. You should also be eating at least five ounces of lean protein each day, more if you are physically active.
7. Do watch the line of demarcation. This is the point where your relaxed hair and new growth meet making it the weakest point of your hair. It is important to keep your hair moisturized and not pull excessively with styles or brushing.
8. Do give yourself a hot oil massage. Waiting for your hair to grow out is often the most frustrating part of the growing process. You can promote new hair growth by giving yourself frequent scalp massages. This will stimulate the hair follicles and help the strands to grow faster.
9. Do block out the naysayers. The Naysayers is one thing you can't control as you transition. You will meet people who will tell you that you won't be able to get a job with "hair like that" or that you "need" a relaxer to make your hair grow. Just remember that this is your hair and your decision not theirs.
1. Do use less direct heat. Reduce or totally eliminate the use of direct heat like flat irons and blow dryers.
2. Do Deep Condition weekly. Use a moisturizing deep conditioner weekly to help strengthen and soften your new growth and prevent breakage.
3. Do wear protective styles. Protective styling such as Rod sets, twist out, braid outs, or braids are great for days when you are having difficulty with styling.
4. Do limit combing or brushing. Limit manipulation of your hair as much as possible. The only time you should comb your hair is when you detangle on wash day.
5. Do trim your ends every 4 - 6 weeks. Split ends will travel up your natural hair and cause breakage.
6. Do drink LOTS of water and eat LOTS of protein. While the rate of growth and texture/hair type are genetic you can positively impact your hair growth with proper diet. You should be drinking at least half your body weight in ounces of water each day. You should also be eating at least five ounces of lean protein each day, more if you are physically active.
7. Do watch the line of demarcation. This is the point where your relaxed hair and new growth meet making it the weakest point of your hair. It is important to keep your hair moisturized and not pull excessively with styles or brushing.
8. Do give yourself a hot oil massage. Waiting for your hair to grow out is often the most frustrating part of the growing process. You can promote new hair growth by giving yourself frequent scalp massages. This will stimulate the hair follicles and help the strands to grow faster.
9. Do block out the naysayers. The Naysayers is one thing you can't control as you transition. You will meet people who will tell you that you won't be able to get a job with "hair like that" or that you "need" a relaxer to make your hair grow. Just remember that this is your hair and your decision not theirs.
How to Get Beautiful Lips?
The lips form the basic and one of the most important features of the face. The ultimate appeal of the face comes from the lips. Lips need proper care and attention, otherwise they may become dull and dark.
Here are some ways to get the beautiful lips:
Exfoliate:
Most people don't know the reason behind the lips looking dull. It is because of the accumulation of so many dead cells. Simply exfoliate on the surface of the lips weekly, or two to three times in a week. This will enhance the blood flow and help in attaining the natural color of the lips. We can use any kind of oil for this purpose. Now gently massage the lips.
Applying oil on the naval (belly button):
This is the age old and by far the most effective technique. Apply a few drops of oil on the naval and gently massage it before going to sleep. If this step is followed regularly, the effect is seen on the lips very early.
Moisturizing the lips:
Dry lips look very shabby. It is very important to keep the lips hydrated and moisturized. While going out in the sun, we apply some lip cream on it, to prevent it from the scorching heat of the sun.
Use of pomegranate seeds:
Simply crush the seed of the pomegranate and mix it with milk cream. Apply it on the lips on a regular basis. This is by far one of the best homemade remedies available to us. Results will come gradually, if we follow the procedure regularly.
Staying hydrated:
Our body comprises almost 60% of water. In order to have the beautiful pink lips, it is very much important to keep them hydrated. It is always advisable to increase the water intake and include a lot of juices in the diet.
Avoid licking your lips:
Most people have a natural tendency of licking the lips when they feel that their lips are getting dried or chapped. But it is advisable and a better decision to hold the lips back into the mouth because not doing this will only worsen the condition.
Quit smoking:
Smoking is one of the biggest reasons for dark and dull lips. Smoking adversely affects our lips and leave it in a very poor condition.
Use of orange peels:
Orange peels provide a very effective way in the treatment of dark and dull lips. Simply rub the orange peels on the lips for a few minutes. Orange peels consist of juice, which is very good for our lips and help in maintaining the color and beauty of the lips.
Use of carrot juice:
Carrots are a very rich source of vitamins. Their juice is extremely useful. Simply soak some juice on the cotton and apply it on the lips. This vitamin rich juice will provide the essential components needed by the lips to stay nourished.
Use of coconut oil and almond oil:
Mix the two oils in equal proportion in the bowl. Apply the cost of the mixed oil on the lips and gently massage it. Do this procedure before going to the bed.
All the methods discussed above are beneficial in getting the beautiful and pink lips. No matter which procedure, we follow, they are continuous processes. They needed to be repeated at regular intervals to get the best results.
Here are some ways to get the beautiful lips:
Exfoliate:
Most people don't know the reason behind the lips looking dull. It is because of the accumulation of so many dead cells. Simply exfoliate on the surface of the lips weekly, or two to three times in a week. This will enhance the blood flow and help in attaining the natural color of the lips. We can use any kind of oil for this purpose. Now gently massage the lips.
Applying oil on the naval (belly button):
This is the age old and by far the most effective technique. Apply a few drops of oil on the naval and gently massage it before going to sleep. If this step is followed regularly, the effect is seen on the lips very early.
Moisturizing the lips:
Dry lips look very shabby. It is very important to keep the lips hydrated and moisturized. While going out in the sun, we apply some lip cream on it, to prevent it from the scorching heat of the sun.
Use of pomegranate seeds:
Simply crush the seed of the pomegranate and mix it with milk cream. Apply it on the lips on a regular basis. This is by far one of the best homemade remedies available to us. Results will come gradually, if we follow the procedure regularly.
Staying hydrated:
Our body comprises almost 60% of water. In order to have the beautiful pink lips, it is very much important to keep them hydrated. It is always advisable to increase the water intake and include a lot of juices in the diet.
Avoid licking your lips:
Most people have a natural tendency of licking the lips when they feel that their lips are getting dried or chapped. But it is advisable and a better decision to hold the lips back into the mouth because not doing this will only worsen the condition.
Quit smoking:
Smoking is one of the biggest reasons for dark and dull lips. Smoking adversely affects our lips and leave it in a very poor condition.
Use of orange peels:
Orange peels provide a very effective way in the treatment of dark and dull lips. Simply rub the orange peels on the lips for a few minutes. Orange peels consist of juice, which is very good for our lips and help in maintaining the color and beauty of the lips.
Use of carrot juice:
Carrots are a very rich source of vitamins. Their juice is extremely useful. Simply soak some juice on the cotton and apply it on the lips. This vitamin rich juice will provide the essential components needed by the lips to stay nourished.
Use of coconut oil and almond oil:
Mix the two oils in equal proportion in the bowl. Apply the cost of the mixed oil on the lips and gently massage it. Do this procedure before going to the bed.
All the methods discussed above are beneficial in getting the beautiful and pink lips. No matter which procedure, we follow, they are continuous processes. They needed to be repeated at regular intervals to get the best results.
The Effect of Computers on Our Health
It's difficult to imagine our day-to-day life without computers - laptops at home, computers in the offices. Work and leisure of a modern person are closely linked to computers. Many people sit in front of their computers in rather uncomfortable and unhealthy positions and that negatively affects the work of their cardiovascular system. It's worth mentioning that a long-term sitting in an uncomfortable position may easily lead to circulatory problems and stagnation in the vertebral arteries systems resulting in:
• increased blood pressure
• headaches
• irregular heartbeats because of the overstimulation of the nerves located along the spine
• memory problems
• increased fatigue
• false angina - pains in the chest caused by prolonged compression of the intercostal nerves.
According to the recent study, people who spend over 5 hours per day in front of their computers or TV are more prone to serious health problems; they are even more likely to die. Those working at the computer for more than 4 hours a day are 125% likely to have main cardiac diseases than those that spend less than 2 hours for this type of work. Other research has shown that after 1 hour of sitting the production of fat-burning enzymes is reduced by as much as 90%, moreover, extended sitting at the computer or in front of a TV slows body metabolism and affects such things as levels of good cholesterol in the blood (so fat gets accumulated in the bloodstream). This lack of physical activity is directly linked to 6% of the coronary heart disease cases.
Besides uncomfortable sitting position in front of a computer that has negative effect on the heart, there is another issue about computers that still brings up many questions - radiation. There is a lot of inaccuracy, vagueness and myths concerning computer radiation. The general consensus among researchers and medical specialists is that modern computers are manufactured in accordance with all safety requirement; therefore, they are not dangerous to individuals. But, like other electronic devices, laptops and computers do produce electromagnetic fields (EMF). So, to avoid any influence of the EMFs one should sit at least 12 inches away from the monitor and system unit of the computer. The same is true for laptops, in spite of their name it's better to keep them off the laps.
Now, that we've sorted out the negative effects of computers on the human heart, another question arises - how to reduce these negative effects?
There are two main rules:
• Change your sitting position as often as possible
• Control your muscle tension
Here are some tips that will help you follow these rules:
• Check your position (how you sit, whether your back is strained or shoulders are raised, etc.) every 10-15 minutes. Change it, shake your hands and arms, shrug your shoulders and get back to work.
• Drink a lot of water. This trick will help you make a break and divert your attention from your computer - going to the water cooler or toilet will make you move more.
• Keep your wastepaper basket away from your work desk so that you have to stand up when you need it
• increased blood pressure
• headaches
• irregular heartbeats because of the overstimulation of the nerves located along the spine
• memory problems
• increased fatigue
• false angina - pains in the chest caused by prolonged compression of the intercostal nerves.
According to the recent study, people who spend over 5 hours per day in front of their computers or TV are more prone to serious health problems; they are even more likely to die. Those working at the computer for more than 4 hours a day are 125% likely to have main cardiac diseases than those that spend less than 2 hours for this type of work. Other research has shown that after 1 hour of sitting the production of fat-burning enzymes is reduced by as much as 90%, moreover, extended sitting at the computer or in front of a TV slows body metabolism and affects such things as levels of good cholesterol in the blood (so fat gets accumulated in the bloodstream). This lack of physical activity is directly linked to 6% of the coronary heart disease cases.
Besides uncomfortable sitting position in front of a computer that has negative effect on the heart, there is another issue about computers that still brings up many questions - radiation. There is a lot of inaccuracy, vagueness and myths concerning computer radiation. The general consensus among researchers and medical specialists is that modern computers are manufactured in accordance with all safety requirement; therefore, they are not dangerous to individuals. But, like other electronic devices, laptops and computers do produce electromagnetic fields (EMF). So, to avoid any influence of the EMFs one should sit at least 12 inches away from the monitor and system unit of the computer. The same is true for laptops, in spite of their name it's better to keep them off the laps.
Now, that we've sorted out the negative effects of computers on the human heart, another question arises - how to reduce these negative effects?
There are two main rules:
• Change your sitting position as often as possible
• Control your muscle tension
Here are some tips that will help you follow these rules:
• Check your position (how you sit, whether your back is strained or shoulders are raised, etc.) every 10-15 minutes. Change it, shake your hands and arms, shrug your shoulders and get back to work.
• Drink a lot of water. This trick will help you make a break and divert your attention from your computer - going to the water cooler or toilet will make you move more.
• Keep your wastepaper basket away from your work desk so that you have to stand up when you need it
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