Tuesday, 20 March 2012

Simple Path to Treat Dandruff


Simple Ways To Treat Dandruff
Eat right: You might be told to do that for all sorts of things, but really, it is the basic prerequisite for overall good health. Have lots of zinc, Omega-3 fatty acids, E and B vitamins, and avoid yeast and sugar.
Oiling is the next basic step to healthy hair. Your grandmother was right – regular tel maalish does lead to healthy, dandruff-free hair. Leave the oil in for a while, don’t wash it off immediately.
Excessive use of hairstyling products like hairspray, mousse, gels contain ingredients that might make the scalp dry, causing flaking and itching.

How to Pick The Right Hair Colour



Choose the correct shade 
If you have warm skin, opt for golden shades such as caramel and bronze in a darker shade than your skin. Avoid jet-black hair which will give you a washed out look and if you do opt for a golden shade, don’t go too light or your hair could turn orange. If you have cool shade, avoid colours that will highlight the ruddiness of your skin tone: Gold, auburn and copper. Ash blondes and cool browns work best.

Pick The Right Hair Colour
How to tell if you’d make a great blonde
A basic thumb rule is that people who had blonde hair as children have the right skin tone to be blonde adults.

Monday, 12 March 2012

Plum Eyeshadow

If a smoky eye in inky black is too severe for you, try to create the look in a color. Mila Kunis got it right with a smoldering shade of plum at St. Jude’s 50th anniversary gala in Beverly Hills. The look worked especially well with her deep purple lace dress. Start with a silvery layer of lavender dabbed along the top and bottom lashlines. Then top it off with the darker tone of shadow and a liner over the water line. Try a smoky gray eye with a platinum dress or a matching navy eye and gown on your next big night. 

Navy Eyeliner

At the 17th Annual Critics Choice Awards in Los Angeles, Emma Stone's shimmery blue eyeliner, courtesy of makeup artist Rachel Goodwin, caught our attention. "Navy-lined eyes are an easy way to baby step into the world of color," Goodwin told us. "I used a metallic blue for a more glamorous effect." In the same way a chambray shirt and a pair of jeans will work with almost anything, blue eyeliner can be an unexpected neutral in your makeup bag. Goodwin notes that keeping the rest of your makeup low-key will prevent the pop of color from feeling dated. 

Shapely Eye Shadow

Harsh lines are usually a no-no when it comes to eye shadow, but Ashanti's bold blue look has us reconsidering. At the grand reopening of Jay-Z's 40/40 club, the singer rocked a shimmery cerulean shadow with winged out liner. We love how the color gives off an unexpected edge without being reminiscent of the '80s. When creating a graphic look like Ashanti's eye shadow primer is key. Smooth on the primer beforehand so that the bold color has something to grip onto, and keep the rest of your makeup light so your eyes can take center stage. 

Beauty Advice 21


To minimize your makeup bag, pack only the essentials: moisturizer for luminous skin, rehydrating elixir to refresh your makeup, powder to de-shine your T-zone, an eyeshadow palette, lipstick, and mascara.
Our makeup expert makes it easy for you — never leave the house with a makeup bag the size of your purse again!


Perfect Black Eyeliner


At the Paris premiere of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Salma Hayek lined her lids with soft smudgy black liner, which defined her eyes without looking too harsh. For best results, try a thin waxy pencil and start on the bottom, inside the waterline. Next, tug on the top lid before gliding the pencil across in two short strokes: One from the inside and one from the outer corner. Take an angled shadow brush to gently smudge. Finish with a wash of taupe—like Salma—inside the crease for a glamorous wintry look. 

Beauty Advice 20


Sidestep streaks by mixing self-tanner with moisturizer before applying. This dilutes the formula so you don't look stripey.
Already have dark skin? You should still go faux if you want to go darker — read up on why there's a high fatality rate for skin cancer in those with darker skin.


Ultra-Soft Eye Makeup

At the premiere of her new movie,Bachelorette Kirsten Dunst sported the most perfectly undone braid across the crown of her head and a barely-there smoky eye. Her makeup artist Jamie Greenberg used mark products to create the subtle look. She prepped Dunst’s lids with an eye primer, then swept a sheer shadow in the corners of her eyes and followed with a dusting of silver metallic in the creases. "To give her some depth and augment her natural eye color, I added a blue shade and lightly outlined her lower lids with a long-wear felt tip liner and shadow,” says Greenberg. She finished up with some mascara. Dunst’s glowing skin and sheer red lip stain finishes off her look that’s glamorous without being overdone. 

Sunday, 11 March 2012

Radiant Skin

Jessica Alba wasn't afraid of sporting a strapless dress at the 2010 Venice International Film Festival. And for good reason: Her skin had a healthy, lit-from-within glow. To keep the skin on your body from looking dull and lifeless, swap your daily lotion with a moisturizing body perfection cream. Most contain hyaluronic acid, which leaves your skin taut and luminous. 

Even-toned Skin

GET THE LOOK: Discoloration and dark patches have no place on our faces! Luminous, even-toned skin makes you look years younger. To undo the damage the sun causes your complexion, look for a night cream with potent levels of albatin, which inhibits melanin production. 
INSIDER TRICK: To keep skin looking radiant, wear a sheer foundation containing SPF and glow-enhancers during the day, like Laura Mercier's Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer. 

Matte Skin


GET THE LOOK: Buh-bye high-shine makeup! Lucy Liu's skin looks ready for the transition from summer into fall with an ever-so-soft dewy finish. 
INSIDER TRICK: Avoid the greasies! Prep bare skin with an oil-absorbing makeup primer, which soaks up shine before it has a chance to affect cosmetics. After applying makeup, gently dab your T-zone with translucent powder. (Look for a finely milled formula, which looks natural, not dusty). 

Blemish-Free Complexions

GET THE LOOK: Beautiful skin like Amy Adams's starts with a few simple lifestyle changes, says Dallas-based dermatologist, Dr. Allison Singer. "Always wash your face before bed and avoid high-sugar foods," she says. "Recent studies suggest increased insulin levels can increase oil gland activity." 
INSIDER TRICK: If a pimple pops up before a big event, Dr. Singer says, "A cortisone injection given by a dermatologist directly into the blemish will make it go away in about 24 to 48 hours. Also, a combination of benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin cream used on the spot is a great zit zapper." 

Flawless Summer Complexion

GET THE LOOK: "Blake's look was inspired by summer. We went for a warm, goddess feel," says Gossip Girl makeup artist Amy Tagliamonti, who gave Blake Lively this fresh, enchanting face. 
INSIDER TRICK: Get flawless-looking makeup by using formulas that are goof-proof! Tagliamonti used a host of easy-to-apply products, such as Make Up For Ever HD Invisible Cover foundation, which hides imperfections while imparting a soft-focus finish to your skin. 

Luminous Bronzer

GET THE LOOK: What a glow-getter! Celebrity makeup artist Napoleon Perdis used a triple-threat bronzing approach while prepping Jamie Lynn Sigler for the Intermix VH1 Rock Honors party this weekend. After touching up her complexion with a foundation stick, Perdis swept bronzing powder on her cheeks, then added a hint of golden sheen along her cheekbones using his Light Patrol Luminizer Palette. 
INSIDER TRICK: To give your face an overall slimming effect, sweep extra bronzer along your hairline and along your jawline. 

Golden Face Powder

GET THE LOOK: Our makeup sparkled in the '70s, glittered in the '80s and gleamed in the '90s. But today, the finest-milled shine particles impart an ever-so-subtle sheen that leaves skin with a touch of iridescent shimmer. Exhibit A? Charlize Theron. 
INSIDER TRICK: If you have fair skin, golden peachy powders give your face a tint of sun without the bold, brown effect of bronzer. 

Matte Skin

GET THE LOOK: When it comes to a shiny T-zone, powder is a girl's best friend. But during the dog days of summer, humidity can turn any makeup sticky in minutes. Get matte skin like Courteney Cox Arquette by soaking up oil on the surface of your skin with blotting sheets. 
INSIDER TRICK: Dab, don't drag! To keep your makeup in place (who wants blush on their chin?), press oil-absorbing sheets onto the surface of your face and pull up. 

Natural Brow Lift


GET THE LOOK: "Using a pale highlighter along the entire base of the brow gives you an instant brow lift. It really opens and brightens the eyes," says celebrity makeup artist Amy Nadine, who works with stars like Lauren Conrad. 
INSIDER TRICK: Like Molly Sims, use a pale pink or beige shade instead of white, which can look chalky, advises Nadine. Drag the pencil under each brow and lightly blend with a finger. 

Sheer Foundation

GET THE LOOK: Tis the season to keep foundation fresh and light, like Lucy Liu did. Instead of layering on full-coverage foundation, opt for the ace of base: tinted moisturizer. It will even out the color and texture of your face, while still showing off natural characteristics like freckles. INSIDER TRICK: Create your own sheer summertime foundation. Moisten a makeup sponge until it expands, then squeeze out 95 percent of the moisture. Mix foundation and SPF face lotion on the back of your hand and lightly tap it into your skin with the sponge.



Cream Blush

GET THE LOOK: As the mercury starts to rise, the duration of our makeup may plummet. Rather than submitting to melting makeup, try cream formulas. The sheer, weightless wash of color they impart on skin lasts for hours. 
INSIDER TRICK: To get a soft glow like Kristin Davis, lightly swirl two fingers over your blush. Then tap fingers along your cheekbones and gently blend downward.