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Waxing off their facial hair is the method chosen by many women to obtain a chin or upper lip that is free from hair. You might be one of the women who has refused to try this because of the pain involved. Take a closer look at the pluses and minuses of waxing and then decide if trying one of the new creams might be a better alternative.

Although waxing is painful, you don't have to endure it for more than a second or two. And the results are definitely very good when compared to shaving. You will be left with beautiful and hairless skin that you can enjoy for sometimes several weeks before you have to do it again. This sure beats having to shave every few days.

Waxing is also inexpensive. The wax doesn't really cost much and the wax strips can be reused or made out of fabric you have laying around.

The big downside to waxing is definitely the pain involved. Many of us just can't deal with that pain, so we choose not to use this method. Many women are also left with irritated skin after waxing and thus have to stop using it. Some women even see some bleeding as a result of the hairs being ripped out.

Many women are now switching to this lovely new cream by Revitol as their method of unwanted hair removal. This cream not only removes your facial hair quickly and painlessly but it is just as effective on any part of your body. Once you try it you will be amazed at how quick and easy it is to use. You just apply the cream to where the unwanted hair is, wait a few moments, wipe it off, and no more hair!

Good quality creams are a great alternative to shaving and waxing for getting rid of unwanted hair. It is quick and painless and costs about the same as waxing. Another big bonus is that it your skin is left with a smooth, silky feeling.

When someone mentions the damage caused by hair straighteners most people think in terms of heat. While this is the case, it is not the only thing to be considered. Damage to your hair from your straightener can come in the form of physical (mechanical) damage as well. Low end straighteners or old worn out straighteners tend to not go through your hair smoothly. This can result in breaks and loss of hair which after awhile will begin to affect your hair's health. Split ends will make your hair unmanageable and fried looking. This is, in no way, the look that we wish to have. Smooth, sleek, healthy looking hair with a bit of shine is the desired results and in order to get this not only do we need a great straightener but we need to keep it well cared for as well.

The ceramic hair straightener is one of the new high end models to hit the shelves. The ceramic plates which consist of an alloy covered in multiple coats of ceramic that have been baked on. They glide through your hair with no problem what so ever. These plates heat within ten seconds and they do so thoroughly. This allows you the needed heat to successfully straighten your hair in minimal time with very little damage. It should be stated here that when working with heat there will be some damage however measures can be taken to counteract this. Keep in mind that in order to keeps your straightener running like new, you will need to perform some upkeep on it. Be sure to clean away any dirt or hair that has become stuck or caught in it, before and after using it. If there is anything stuck in it you run the risk of it adding to any wear and tear that the heat might cause.

A high end, well constructed, ceramic hair straightener should last you for a number of years. If you notice it beginning to slack in its job or if you notice that you need it at a higher setting in order to achieve the same results then it is time to replace it. After three or four years it is best to do so anyways as any wear and tear it has accrued will add to the damage done to your hair. However, if you take the time to give it some attention every now and again: clean it, keep it in a safe dry place, then you will have it to use for quite some time. If you go with the ceramic hair straightener, then you will be able to achieve that salon quality hair for that same amount of time.

Some people are so obsessed with beauty that they spend their last penny on creams or put on make- up to achieve different looks at different times. These days, it's not surprising to see beauty - conscious women doing those tried and tested tips like putting mayonnaise on the hair, cucumbers on the eyes and even milk or eggs on the face. All these for the sake of beauty.

Undoubtedly, cosmetics has played an important role in women's lives. Superficial or not, most spend endless hours being scrubbed, massaged, exfoliated and made up like a butterfly. You have beauty products for having lovely eyes, sweet fragrances, oil-free foundations, dyes, anti-ageing creams, moisturizers, powders, lipsticks, among others.

"But one should be careful," explains dermatologist Glibenette Tapang - Panlaqui. "Contact dermatitis to cosmetics is common nowadays due to the wide range of products available in the market. The leading cause of skin reactions due to cosmetics is fragrances. Other causes are preservatives such as Bronopol, lanolin, and woolwax alcohols."

The severity of the skin reactions, she says, vary from person to person or from time to time for the same person, due to the conditions of the skin at the time of exposure to a given concentration of the irritant.

"It is therefore advisable to buy products which are labeled hypo-allergenic or non-comedogenic and do a patch test before using the products on the skin to make sure one is not allergic to it, " Dr. Panlaqui adds.

Cosmetic ingredients vary. They come from aloe vera, wheat grain products, essential oils and extracts derived from plants. One of the newest are florabeads which are ideal for facial scrub.

Evidence of mechanical exfoliation dates back as 3,000 BC when honey and salt constituted the main cleansing ingredients of the Egyptian religious community. According to data, exfoliation acids have a long history of use like the baths taken by Cleopatra and Marie Antoinette.

Aside from the scrubs, cosmetics and treatment are reputed to beautify and minimize ageing effects. Hair cosmetics strengthen the hair and scalp as well as color it; lipstick makes one look more attractive; powder makes the skin glow and rosy; and fragrance leaves an enchanting scent. Indeed, the growing complexity of today's market combine make-up and treatment using cosmetics that don't harm the skin.

What are the precautions to take? Don't forget the patch test. Keep away from the sun, use an umbrella or a sunblock lotion. Throw away old make-up. Read labels just like you would food and medicine labels.

Dr. Panlaqui also warned about the following cosmetics and its harmful ingredients:

In axilliary deodorants and antiperspirants, aluminum salts like aluminum chloride or zinc slats (e.g. zinc chloride act as a primary irritant. In roll-ons, the quaternary ammonium compounds may produce allergic contact dermatitis.

In hair dyes, those containing PPDA or paraphenylenediamine may act as sensitizer. Hair bleaches peroxide ad ammonia.

In lipsticks, the perfumes used and di- and tetrabomo -fluorescein in the dyes may cause sensitization reactions.

In eye make-up, be wary of preservatives and perfumes.

In sunscreens, keep away from paraaminobenzoicacid and its esters.

In depigmenting creams, beware of those containing hydroquinone.

Well, while cosmetics really makes a whole lot of difference in enhancing a woman's beauty, there's still no substitute for a radiant and sincere smile.

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Now let's be honest. Over the winter months you've slacked a little...okay, you've slacked a lot! Now due to slacking you're as while as a Casper the friendly ghost against a white picket fence. Okay, let's just say you don't like spending your winters getting an artificial tan by sitting in a metal tube for hours on end.

However, you're still left with the same issue, you're not tan and you're going to the beach in 48 hours? Naturally you'll be working on that tan on your first trip to the beach but no one else needs to know that. Once you have your tan situation resolved it's time to cover it up a bit. You want to look famous in your bikini, not infamous. This generally means you should go out of your way to find a bikini that looks stunning on your body but leaves a small amount to the imagination.

You want those heads to turn due to how stunning you look, not how shocking your bikini looks. This can be a delicate situation but a good rule of thumb is, if you've thought to yourself, "they shouldn't be wearing that" then you most likely should not be wearing it! Keep an eye on social outlets that are fashionable to get a sense of what the season's most popular fashions are. As you already know, fashion is only one season long and you don't want to be caught out of fashion.

To avoid ghost legs on your first trip to the beach set yourself up for airbrush tanning. It's quick and there are no long tubes to sit in for a few hours. It will allow you to look like you have the perfect tan while you actually work on the perfect tan! Best of all, you'll put a lot less work into it and you'll likely save money depending on your local tanning rates!

Now, you have a decent shade of tan, your bikini is smoking hot and you're looking your best it's time to arrive in style! Daily car rentals are usually well under $100.00 so why not spend the day at the beach in style! Go rent a nice Ford Mustang convertible and have a good time. The only thing that might turn heads faster then you is you in a fast car! If you're out there looking for that perfect someone this could be the key to success for you. Even if you are out just to have a good time with your friends you'll absolutely be the hit of the day if you show up in your killer Mustang. If the Mustang isn't your thing, you could always pull up in a limousine. Remember, you want to look famous! Car rental is the easiest way to ride in style and still not break the bank!

When the summer months come to a close you're going to look back on the next few months and have memories that will last forever. It's up to you on how successful you are and how those memories play out. Remember, you want to look famous, not infamous!

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You can probably already figure out that cutting your own hair will save you money. An average family of four spends an estimated $500 or more at barbershops and hair salons in just one year. That is, of course, not counting tips that many feel compelled to leave their hairstylist. Just imagine what you could do with an extra $500.

Another wonderful benefit of learning to cut your own hair is knowing that you will always have the style that you want. Many women head to the beauty salon to have a new style only to realize afterwards that their stylist had no clue what they actually wanted done. If you could cut your own hair, you could alleviate the problem of trying to explain to the stylist how you want your hair cut and how it should look when styled. And then of course there is that interminable wait for an appointment to begin with. It is not at all uncommon to find yourself waiting weeks to seize that appointment with the stylist.

So, in order to defer all these problems, you may think to yourself that it is high time you learned how to handle your own hair. Since haircuts cost money, you will save money. Since they take time out of your busy schedule, you will save time. There really are no cons when you think about it, to learning how to do your own hair.

For those who find it nearly impossible to afford a hairstylist, you can learn to do this yourself and give yourself, your spouse and your children up-to-date haircuts that look great and give the whole family confidence. Imagine sporting your new style and having the opportunity to tell everyone you know that you did it yourself. You might also consider the monetary value that learning hair cutting could have. You could offer to cut hair for your family and friends and charge them each time you do so. Not only could you save money on your family's haircuts, but you could make money as well.

Of course, in order to compete with your stylist, you will need to learn many tricks of the trade. You will want to hone your skills in cutting different hair textures as well as the many specific cuts. You can learn all these things however, easily and fairly quickly. It does not take a rocket scientist to learn hair cutting techniques. It simply takes someone who is tired of spending all their time and money at the hair salon and wants to take matters into their own hands, so to speak.

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Double chin is an enemy which can invade you, no matter whether you are fat or thin. Just like a fat person might grow double chin so can a person who suddenly loses a lot of weight. But every type of person is prone to double chin. Double chin might damage your entire appearance, no matter how good you look otherwise. And so even though it might appear like a next to impossible task, don't lose hope. There is a solution to every problem especially in this age of fashion. So even if you don't go in for a plastic surgery you can disguise double chin, if not remove it. You can always create the impression of a perfectly slim and normal neck and chin.

There are a few very efficient "tricks" to create the illusion to enable you to disguise double chin. Firstly, remember that your hair is a very crucial element which helps you divert people's attention off your chin. And that is just what you need to do! For achieving this try cutting your hair short, preferably in layers. The layers will take attention off your neck to your hair which is above your neck (thanks to your hair cut!). You can also opt for some hair style which keeps your hair high on your head thus lending the impression of a slim and long neck.

The next trick concerns your make up. Try to highlight your cheek and eyes while putting the make-up. These again work on the same principle of drawing the eyes to a higher level than your neck and therefore help you disguise double chin. The eye make-up needs to be done pretty efficiently. This demands your eyebrows to be well shaped and maintained, use natural shade eye shadow, and adopt a non-dramatic style of applying eye liner. And to complete the make-up apply generous coatings of mascara onto your eyelashes.

But if you decide to highlight your cheek then go ahead and make them the center of attraction but be careful not to highlight your eyes in that case. If you highlight your cheeks then only apply mascara onto your lashes, nothing more. Apply bronzer powder under the chin, along the jaw line. Use light shades. It has a shadowy effect and makes your chin appear slimmer. Use a bit of bronzer on your temples as well as your nose.

Your dress also is very important when it comes to hiding your double chin. Invest in tops that are not high or semi-high necked. Instead go for tops that end way below your neck so that the attention is not concentrated onto your neck9and therefore chin) region. You might try V-necked or deep U-shaped tops. High turtleneck is also a good option.

Next comes your accessories. Avoid earrings that end near your double chin. Tight chokers and scarves are also a strict no-no. But you might wear the scarf away from your neck, earrings that don't hang and neck pieces that don't rest near your chin.

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Have you ever looked at yourself in a photograph and wondered where that flabby thing under your chin came from? When did it attach yourself to your otherwise attractive face and make people remark on how you've gained weight? Yes, it happens to every one! Even those skinny models you see on the glossy pages of beauty magazines almost always end up trying to hide their double-chins with turtleneck sweaters or funky necklaces. So, what do you do about a double chin? Of course, one begins with the initial step: trying to wish it away; but when that doesn't work (and it never will!), here are a few tips to help you return to the sharp and lean face you once recognized as your own.

The thing about a double chin is it isn't as easy to get rid of as fat from say, your thighs or tummy. And it can get pretty frustrating for someone who successfully manages to lose 20 kgs from his legs and yet finds that annoying skin still hanging there below his jaw. The reasons for your double chin may be genetic, i.e. if any of your ancestors sport a beard to hide his double-chin, chances are you might end up having to adopt the same style statement too! Of course, one can get double-chins even without having it in their genes. If you overeat regularly or if your facial muscles loosen up excessively, you could fall prey to the double-chin plague too!

Which brings again to the question: what do you do about a double chin? Well, to start off you need to tackle it as a separate problem altogether. Your bench-presses and jogging will not help in getting rid of this little piece of skin. You need to exercise your platysma muscle, which is the muscle basically responsible for your ability to move your jaws, mouth and neck. This muscle begins from below your chin and stretches down to your neck. And the most effective way of exercising this is by doing "platysma-stretches"!

Variations of the same basic stretch will help in re-tightening the muscle and preventing premature double-chins: Tighten your jaws as you outstretch your mouth and let it hang. Without moving your head or neck, try pulling your mouth towards yourself, as if you're trying to touch your neck with your lower jaw. Hold it for about five seconds and slowly shut your mouth again. Repeat this exercise and its variants as suits you about ten times on alternate days or at least, three to five times a week.

Chewing gum (make sure it's sugar-free if you're diabetic) and doing neck rotation exercises too should help. Find out what works best for you and make sure you follow the exercise routing regularly. Eat healthy and avoid binging at dinner parties! Of course, as you get older, you eventually will get a double chin. But, if you follow these tips, by the time you do get one: you shall be a cute old grandparent and it shall suit you! Till then, you finally know the answer to: "what do you do about a double chin!"

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