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Banana Mask for Oily Skin
Banana Mask for Oily Skin
This is a soothing face mask and great if you have bananas around the house.
Ingredients:
1 banana, preferably ripe (you can keep ripe bananas in the freezer. Let it thaw before using)
1 tbsp honey
An orange or a lemon
Preparation:Mix the banana and honey together.Add a few drops of juice from an orange or a lemon. Apply to face for 15 minutes before rinsing with a cool washcloth or a steaming warm washcloth.
Natural Glowing Skin in No Time!
I’d like to introduce Michele Diaz, the honorable 3rd member of our lean (and not so mean) fighting Wellness machine. Michele is a health and wellness aficionado who will be focusing on tips and trends that will help us stay healthy and happy from the inside out. Enjoy her first official post below…
Looking for a great way to give your skin a fresh, beautiful glow? How about three? These quick, simple, and cost-effective masks are designed to rejuvenate your beautiful face and make your skin radiate. Made with basic and easy-to-find ingredients that you may already have in your kitchen, you’ll have healthy, glowing skin in no time!
The Honey Mask: This mask is for great for moisturizing and tightening pores. It works on all skin types and it’s super easy to make because there is only one ingredient! You guessed it: honey.Ingredients: Honey, as much as desiredDirections: Apply the honey to your face, being careful to avoid the eye area. Leave on for 15 – 30 minutes and rinse with warm water. Finish with a cold water rinse to close those newly moisturized pores.
The Oatmeal Mask: Oatmeal has a soothing, anti-inflammatory agent that helps heal rough, itchy, and acne-prone skin. This mask gently sloughs off dead skin cells, creating a clean, smooth feel for naturally radiant skin.Ingredients: 1 T. oatmeal 1 t. baking soda WaterDirections: Mix oatmeal and baking soda together with just enough water to create a paste. Apply to face, avoiding the eye area, and allow to set, about 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water, followed by cold water to close the pores.
The Banana Mask: If your skin has been damaged by the winter weather or been burned by the sun, the Banana Mask is the perfect remedy. It also serves as an anti-aging agent, keeping your skin fresh and youthful. (Note: This mask is rather rich and therefore not recommended for oily skin types).Ingredients: 1/2 Banana (best if ripened)Directions: With a fork, mash the banana until creamy, being careful not to overmash. Apply to face, avoiding the eye area, and let sit 15 – 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water, followed by cold water to close the pores.
Notes for optimal results: Before using a mask, wash your face to remove any dirt or makeup. Set up your whole environment for a relaxing experience. Put on some calming music and light some incense so that while you’re waiting for your mask to do its magic, you can use the time to unwind. Also, keep a glass of water next to you to stay hydrated. When you’re done with your facial, take a few moments to notice how great your skin feels, and how refreshed your spirit is.
You’ll be glowing inside and out!
-Michele
hair style
Admit it. Wouldn't you just love doing up your hair differently for a change? How about a hair-do that compliments your features & looks, probably even reflects your personality? Okay, let's stretch the possibilities a little more. How about one hair style when you're visiting your in-laws, and another when you're visiting friends? One for the theatre, and yet another for the tea-party? And, what if all these hair-styles had one similarity - the ability to make a thousand heads turn in synchronicity and make you centre of attraction.
If all this sounds too good to be true, it is time you spend a few minutes, browsing this page and you can soon enhance beauty with the sophisticated, yet simple hairstyles you'd find in this page.
Happy styling and browsing
Hair- styling Tips
Choose a style that maximizes your best features. probably, the most important feature you should consider is your face shape-is it round, oval,square or long?
Make sure you brush your hair and make it tangle-free before styling.
Before you start, read through the steps and imagine yourself styling your hair. Concentrate & think how you will carry out each step.
Do not use the mirror as you style your hair. The reversed image might mislead.
You can even close your eyes & concentrate till you've finished.
Don't tense shoulders while you're styling. The position might be unfamiliar, but tensing won't help.
Keep hair clips, pins & rubber-bands within reach. They'll be of help in keeping certain sections of your hair out of the way, while you're doing up the others.
Decorating your hair with fresh flowers, brooches or beads could be a good idea.
Hair Styles
We will explain 7 exciting different hairstyles for you. Try it out and send us your feedback.
High Point: Gather all the hair to the back of the head and make a high ponytail. Take 3 nets and pin it on the ponytail. Divide the ponytail into 3 sections. Fold the first section into two layers and cover the hair with the net. Roll the hair with two fingers and place it on top of the ponytail and secure with a pin inside. Repeat the same with the other 2 sections of the hair and secure the rolls. Secure the rolls above the ponytail with pins.
Beehive:Gather all the hair at the back of your head. Hold all the hair in one hand and twist until it doubles back on itself. Secure by placing a pin, just catching the hair centrally, leaving out the sides. Fan out the ends by separating the hair into fluffy loose curls, and pin them as you want.
French Connection: Part the hair sideways at the front. Comb back a section of the hari from the crown and braid it. Secure with an elastic band. Draw all the remaining hair to the back of your head and wrap it around one hand, from right to left. Roll the hair inwards, so that the end is tucked in smoothly. Begining at the bottom of the roll, secure it with pins. Fold the braided hair into two (based on hair length) and place it over the pin area, and secure onto the top of the roll using a pin.
Curly Wurly: Part the hair in the centre, from the forehead to the middle of the crown. Smoothen out the hair at the back and secure into a ponytail with an elastic band. For the hair in front, take small sections (about 1 inch) from the hairline to the crown, twist 3 or 4 turns and secure it with a pin over the ponytail. Divide off a small section of the hair from the ponytail. Holding the end, twist the hair until it rolls back on itself to form a coil. Position the coil in a loop and secure using hairpins. Continue in this manner, till all the hair can be coiled.
Queen of Braids: Gather a portion of hair at your temple and divide into 3 equal parts. Braid the first 2 turns the normal way. Take a few strands of loose hair from the side of the head and add to the part you are braiding. Continue to take up loose hair and weave into a braid gathering strands alternately from each side. Entwine the parts as you go along. Stop when it reaches the nape of your neck. Repeat the same steps on the other side of your face. Make a simple plait using the two side braids and the loose hair at the centre. Continue braiding till complete.
Honey Bun: Part the hair in the centre in a zigzag style from the forehead to the middle of the crown and then make a high ponytail at the back. Take approximately one third of the hair, from the top of the ponytail, braid till the end, and them secure with an elastic band. Gather the remaining hair of the ponytail and twist it, making sure all loose ends are tucked in. Bring the hair up and around, pinning it underneath to form a bun. Wrap the braid around the bun and secure the ends with a pin underneath. Now, gather the hair in the front and tuck it under the bun at the back, for a perfect finish.
Low Behold!: Part the hair at the centre, from hairline to the middle of the crown. Make a braid on both sides till the ear and secure it. Gather the rest of the hair into a low ponytail at the back. Roll the haif from underneath using two fingers and forma a low bun. Use a net to secure bun in place. Bring the brairded hair towards the ponytail from either sie and overlap or roll over the pony, depending on the length of the hair. Secure it in place with a pin.
Home Made Facial-Skin Treatment
Clean face with cleansing milk.Take some cleansing milk on wet cotton wool, apply on the skin and clean it in upward strokes. Repeat twice to remove all the dust and grime. And then if you want, lightly massage cleansing milk in circular movement.
Steam the face for 10 minutes with a facial steamer. This opens the pores and brings blackheads to the surface. Steaming is also good for blood circulation.
Remove blackheads with a blackhead remover. Do not press too hard, it will leave marks. Be gentle.
Then apply ice to close pores. This is very important or else the blackheads will recur.
Apply face pack and massage it in circular movements. Mix carrot juice, fullers earth and one tsp of milk powder into a paste, apply and leave it for 15 minutes till semi-dry and then wash it off.
Now the face looks fresh. Do not apply make-up for 24 hours.
Pack for a fair and smooth skin
Take 2 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp glycerin and 3 tsp rose water and mix. Apply this lotion all over the body and keep it for 15-20 minutes and then wash with tepid water.
Take 1 tsp lemon juice, ½ cup yogurt and 1 tsp orange juice. Make a paste and apply this on your face and neck and keep for 15-20 minutes and then wash with tepid water.
For dry skin this mask works wonders. Take one egg and beat it till frothy. Add 1 tsp honey. 1 tsp glycerin, 1 tsp mineral oil. Apply this on the face and other dry areas on the body and wash after 15 minutes.
Protein Pack: soak 1 tsp urad dal and 4 almonds in water overnight and then grinding them into a paste. You can then apply this protein mask to your face and wash it off after half an hour. This exceptional protein mask will not only nourish the skin but also bleach it.
Mix 2 tsp rice powder, 4 tsp tea water, 1 tsp honey. Apply this mask to your face and wash it off after half an hour with lukewarm water.
Take 1 egg and beat it in a small bowl. Add ½ cup coconut oil and 1 tbsp honey and beat it slowly bringing its consistency like mayonnaise. Spread the mixture into a toilet paper roll, and set in the freezer overnight. To use, peel away the top of the cardboard roll and smooth the frozen stick over your face. Leave it on for 5-10 minutes, and then wash off with warm water.
Take 1 tbsp powder milk, 1 peeled cucumber and 1 tsp yogurt. Mix all these together in a blender to a fine paste and apply on the face for 15-20 minutes and wash off with warm water.
Mix 1 1/2 teaspoons honey, the juice from 1/2 of a lemon, and 3-tablespoon yoghurt. Stir in 1 whipped egg white. Apply to face and let set about 15 minutes. Then wash off with lukewarm water.Make a paste from a little oatmeal and water. Apply to face and let it dry. Then wash off with lukewarm water.Mash half of an avocado and apply to entire face. Let set for about 20 minutes and then wash off.Mash 1/2 banana and add 1-tablespoon honey and 2 tablespoons sour cream. Apply to face and let set for about 10 minutes. Then wash off with lukewarm water.Two tablespoons of cornmeal mixed with enough water to make a thick paste makes a great inexpensive facial mask. Gently apply to face and wash off.Soak 1 cup dried apricots in water until softened. Puree in blender or food processor with 2 tablespoons skim milk powder. Apply to face and let set about 15 minutes. Then wash off with lukewarm water.In a food processor or blender, combine 1/2 cucumber, 1-tablespoon yoghurt, a few strawberries, and 1-teaspoon honey. Apply to face and let it dry. Then wash off with lukewarm water.To loosen blackheads, combine equal parts baking soda and water in your hand and rub gently on your skin for 2 to 3 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
Home Made Facials
Home Made Facials
Following are a few homemade facials that will help make your skin beautiful and vibrant.
1)Citrus and grapefruit mask for oily skin type:
Ingredients:
Mix ingredients together in a blender. Apply on your face and leave for fifteen minutes, then rinse off with warm water.
Grapefruit unclogs pores and lemon is an excellent astringent and clarifier, while egg whites tighten the skin. Expect a tingle with this mask-that means its working but if your skin is dry it could start to burn. If this occurs, wash it off immediately.
2)Fruit Masque for dehydrated skin:
Ingredients:
Blend all the ingredients together and apply on your face. Relax for ten minutes, and rinse off with warm water.
The luscious combination of cream and juicy fruits works wonders after a hot day in the sun and helps refresh the skin.
3)Honey Mask
Ingredients:
Whisk the honey,
4)Egg Mask
Ingredients:
Separate the egg white from the yolk.
This mask leaves your skin smooth, refreshed and tightens your skin.
Ingredients:
Separate the yolk from the egg white. Mix the yolk and apply over clean skin. Let it set for about 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
The egg yolk acts as an ant-oxidant and does wonders for your complexion as it pulls impurities out of your skin, leaving it soft and healthy.
5)Yoghurt Moisturizing Mask
Ingredients:
Smooth yoghurt over your face and let it set for about 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
This mask is super-simple and will add lots of moisture to your skin. Especially a treat to people having dry skin. Plus, it's great for those of us who hate spending time in the kitchen and want something that's quick to prepare and easy to make.
6)Egg and Honey Facial
Ingredients:
Mix all ingredients together, stirring until smooth. To use, apply to face and rinse with warm water after 15 minutes.
This easy mask is suitable for all skin types. It clarifies and moisturizes the skin, leaving it cleansed and silken. Egg yolks contain anti-oxidants, which are very beneficial to our skin.
Vegetable Mask
Ingredients:
INCREASE GLOW ON FACE
Dark circles under eyes TURNS INTO BRIGHT
Also the skin under the eye is affected more by the sun tanning.
Rubbing or scratching the eye darkens the skin under the eyes as well.
Medications causing the blood vessels to dilate also pronounce these dark patches.
Lack of nutrition discolors this area too.
Lack of sleep or excessive fatigue turns skin pale and shows these dark patches more.
Pregnancy and menstruation also accentuate the dark under eye circles.
Age sags the skin, drooping the eyelids and generating bags over there. The dark circles start showing even more than before.
But the way we have been going through our previous posts not only lifts-up the drooping eyelids, removes the excess eyelid skin along with the excess fat-tissue, removes dark circles under eyes, and turns back the eyelids that have gone turned-in or turned-out; but also gets a total facelift for you without going for an anti aging eye cream or an anti wrinkle eye cream, or any surgical procedure.Just open your eyes FULL in their TOTAL WIDTH by putting a slight smile on your lips, and you will have got the two bright eyes on your face!And then this only is the right way you should always open your eyes in while you are awake.If you are really interested in and really curious about whatever you are looking at, it automatically happens so.We do need looking into this interest and curiosity thing further in its depth and we’ll certainly come out with many more pearls of biological wisdom from there.
BEAUTY TIPS
We all are creations of beautiful nature. There is no word as ugly in natures' creations. The judgment of grades of beauty lies in the vision of viewer. One looks beautiful and radiant only when his inner beauty surfaces. This inner beauty is gained through yoga, meditation and use of natural beauty enhancers.
Ayurvedic facial treatment kit
A complete ayurvedic approach to treat your facial skin at home
Treat pimple, acne, wrinkles, black circles black patches at home.
Now a naturally smooth, fair and glowing skin is yours.
Beauty tips:
Grate raw coconut and squeeze milk out of it. Apply this milk over your lips and face. It adds grace and glow to your skin.
Cleansing the skin :
Skin Moisturizer:
Nourishing the skin A protein mask help to nourish your skin. Soak a teaspoon of urad dal and 5-6 almonds overnight. Grind this to a fine paste apply this protein mask on face and wash it off after half an hour. This mask nourishes the facial skin and also enhances the complexion.
Treatment for Pimple, acne, moles, dark circles:-
Balance your doshas by adopting the modified diet and life styles. Take rejuvenating herbal drinks .
Apply a face pack containing masoora, kushta, kaaliyaka etc later
Following this procedure for seven days makes your face pimple ,acne and dark circle free.
Preventing wrinkles :Application of pure castor oil prevents wrinkles and softens the skin. This slows down the aging process alsoHome made conditioner: mix one table spoon of honey and 2 table spoon of cream. apply this mixture on face and wash it off after few minutes. It works wonders.
Removing Skin pigmentation and marks: Rubbing a raw potato on face removes marks and pigments.Sun-screen Lotion from kitchen: Prepare a homogenious mixture of cucumber juice , glycerin and rose water .Apply this mixture on face. this mixture can be refrigerated.
A Free guide of ayurveda for fair and glowing skin
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Face Packs;
Ingredients :-
Milk
Method of preparation :-
Rub thorns briskly and circularly on a grinding stone (Available in Indian stores or temples) sprinkling milk at intervals. The paste start accumulating on grinding stone as the process continues. Collect the paste so formed and apply it as a face pack. This removes pimples and their marks.
2.Split Orange lentils (Masoor dal) Flour pack ( Gives glow to Skin)
Ingredients:-
Split orange lentils (Masoor dal flour which is available in Indian stores) flour
Milk
Ghee
Method of preparation :-
Prepare a paste by mixing the flour with ghee and milk .Apply this as face pack. This enhances the glow of skin.
3.Sandal wood powder pack (Rejuvenates skin)
Ingredients:-
Sandal wood powder
Turmeric powder
Milk
Method of preparation:-
Mix all the ingredients to form a paste. Apply this as face pack.
Wrinkles and its Remedies
Wrinkles and its Remedies
Let us Know about Normal Skin before analysing the skin with wrinkles.The skin normal is made up of 3 layers - the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue. The epidermis is the outer layer .The cells of the epidermis, move from the bottom layer of the epidermis to the top layer. Epidermis acts as a protective layer to external environment. As the cells reach the top layer they flake off.
The second layer dermis, contains the connective tissues which are the structural elements of the skin. These tissues give skin the strength (collagen fibres), turgor , elasticity (elastin) etc. The cells of the epidermis receive their nutrients from the blood vessels in the dermis.
Below dermis is the subcutaneous tissue containing fat cells. These fat cells act as insulation to the body. The skin looks plumpy due to fat cells.
causes of wrinkles and Changes that occur in skin as age advances.
Changes in epidermis:
The epidermal cells become thinner as age advances .They also lose their stickiness. This change in epidermal cells allows the moisture to escape instead of retaining it back causing dryness of the skin. As we get old the epidermal cells start dividing slowly and the rate of repairing process also retards.Thus thinning of skin leads to wrinkles
Ayurvedic facial treatment kit
A complete ayurvedic approach to treat your facial skin at home
Treat pimple, acne, wrinkles, black circles black patches at home.
Now a naturally smooth, fair and glowing skin is yours.
Changes in dermis:
The collagen fiber production reduces.
The elastin fibers wear out.
The production of sebum from sebaceous glands decreases.
there will be a decrease in number of sweat glands.
The supply of nutrients also decreases.
All the above mentioned changes lead to formation of wrinkles.
Changes in subcutaneous tissues.
The fat cells get smaller with age.
All these changes in three layers of skin lead to wrinkles and sagging.
The factors that cause early aging and formation of wrinkles
Sun :
Constant exposure to U-V radiations from sun cause premature aging of skin. Due to constant exposure to sun the epidermis becomes thin and many harm full lesions like basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinomas occur. Sun light also damages collagen fibers of dermis causing early aging.
Hormones
The hormonal changes due to menopause or decreased estrogen production may lead to changes in skin.
Gravity and constant frowning cause wrinkles.
Treatment for Pimple, acne, moles, dark circles:-
Balance your doshas by adopting the modified diet and life styles. Take rejuvenating herbal drinks .
Apply a face pack containing masoora, kushta, kaaliyaka etc later
Following this procedure for seven days makes your face pimple ,acne and dark circle free.Tips to avoid wrinkles.
Apply moisturizer regularly.
Air conditioners and room heaters tend to dry the skin. Hence apply heavier moisturizer if you are working in these conditions.
Do not stretch or pull the delicate skin under eye or facial skin.
Do not go out in hot sun. Carry an umbrella, wear sun glasses and apply sun screen lotions before stepping out in hot sun.
Avoid smoking.
Consume chick peas and soya beans regularly.
Drink plenty of milk.
Practice YOGA and MEDITATION regularly.
Home remedies for wrinkles
Apply egg yolk once in a week for 10 minutes.
A mixture of honey, olive oil and cream give very good results.
Apply nourishing mask once in a week.
ayurvedic herbal facials
Do it yourself ayurvedic herbal facials
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Increase fairness using herbal face packs and ayurveda treatment. Say no to pimples, acne ,marks, black circles and darkness
Step 1
Wash the face and neck keeping the following points in view.
If you have Dry Skin, use a mild soap which contain glycerine. This adds moisture to your skin.
If you have Oily Skin, use a soap that contains salicylic acid.
Ayurvedic facial treatment kit
A complete ayurvedic approach to treat your facial skin at home
Treat pimple, acne, wrinkles, black circles black patches at home.
Now a naturally smooth, fair and glowing skin is yours.
If you have Sensitive Skin, use milder soaps.
Dry your face by just pressing soft towel on your skin.
Step 2
Cleanse the face with herbal cleanser which has little moisturizer in that
Step 3
Place a wet cotton gauze on eyes and also on the head. (make a palm size cotton gauze for head). Expose face and neck to steam until you begin sweating profusely. The wet gauze protect the eyes and head from heat of steam.
Treatment for Pimple, acne, moles, dark circles:-
Balance your doshas by adopting the modified diet and life styles. Take rejuvenating herbal drinks .
Apply a face pack containing masoora, kushta, kaaliyaka etc later
Following this procedure for seven days makes your face pimple ,acne and dark circle free.
The steam opens up the pores and helps the herbal ingredients of face pack to work deep in skin. The sticky sebum, dirt and toxins get softened due to steam. Just a gentle pressure on acne will bring the clog out. (Take care not to touch the acne with nails).
Step4
Now wash your face with the soap that suits the skin. Take 4 table spoons of herbal face pack and prepare a thick paste by adding milk. Apply a 1/4 inch thick pack on face and neck. Allow the face pack to dry. Remove the dried face pack using wet cotton swab. Do not hurt the skin while removing the face pack. Wash face with plain cold water.
A Free guide of ayurveda for fair and glowing skin
"Say no" to pimples ,acne ,dark circles ,tanned skin and marksFairness in 7 days at home
The ingredients of the herbal face pack remove the dead cells of skin and expose the fresh , fair and glowing skin. The active ingredients of the herbal face pack help in reducing pimple marks, dark circles and enhances the resistance of skin to these problems. The herbal pack rejuvenates the underlying skin cells. The herbal ingredients of face pack controls the oil secretion from oil glands.
Step 5
Apply Herbal gel provided with kit. The gel nourishes the skin and soothes it. Relax at least for 15 minutes.
Step 6
1.Apply herbal gel twice daily. Take 2 herbal rejuvenating tablets everyday night before going to bed with a glass of warm water . These tablets rejuvenate the whole body and works from inside to keep the skin fair and clean
1.Tips to keep skin healthy and clean
2.Avoid spicy, oily and junk foods.
3.Consume at least two bowls of raw vegetables and fruits.
4.Sleep at least 6 hours a day.
5.Drink plenty of water.
6.Exercise regularly.
7.Keep regular bowel habits.
8.Practice meditation regularly.
Consume herbal rejuvenating tablets regularly.
Skin Care for Your Face: According to your Skin Type
HOME MADE FACEPACK
Use a beaten egg white and mixed with 2 tsp almond oil. Smooth over the face and neck, avoiding the eye area. Leave on 15 minutes, then remove gently with water.
Blend 1egg white, 2 tsp vegetables oils and 1 tsp apple juice. Smooth over the face, then wash off after 15 minutes.
Take one tablespoon of cornflakes with almond oil or milk and grind into a paste. Apply this paste to face. Wash off after 15 minutes.
Mix 1 tsp. of butter and 1 tsp of water. Apply over the dry parts of skin. Leave for 15 - 20 minutes. Rinse with cold water.
Mash half of an avocado and smooth over the face. Leave for 10 minutes and then gently remove with damp cloth.
Apply dried neem leaves lemon and dried grounded orange peels and dried pomegranate peels on ur face to get a glowing look. Another good homemade face pack recipe Submitted by Bashneet.
This is great! This face Pack exfoliates and tightens the skin. Use for clear even toned skin.
*1 egg white
*1/2 finely ground apple
*2 tblspoon brown sugar
*1 tblspoon honey
*1 cup dry oats
mix all together and warm slightly before applying to face. Leave for 15 mins then rinse off.
The Perfect Polish
Everyone wants to have long, beautiful nails, and the perfect finish is a beautifully applied coating of colored enamel. Whether your natural nails are short or long, the perfect polish is the finishing compliment to your manicure.
To begin with, always be sure your polish is fresh. Enamel that has been allowed to thicken will not apply evenly or thinly and will tend to bubble, streak and not 'cure' or adhere properly. Polish will thicken because it is 'volatile'. This simply means that the solvents in the enamel that keep it in a fluid state will quickly evaporate when exposed to air. The longer the bottle remains open during application, or if it is exposed to a heat source, the solvents will quickly evaporate and the enamel will become thick, gooey, stringy and make a perfect application impossible. Store your enamels/polishes in a cool, dark place and away from sources of heat.
Begin your application by turning the bottle upside down and 'rolling' each bottle of enamel between the palms of your hands. Never 'shake' the bottle as this method will form bubbles of air in the enamel which will transmit to the finished surface after application.
The Perfect Polish is applied by first stroking down the center of the nail plate from cuticle to free edge, then stroking each side in turn. Three to four strokes on each nail is sufficient to evenly distribute the coating. Additional stroking will only lift and move the enamel leaving behind streaks and/or bare spots on the nail surface. Leave a tiny margin all around the cuticle and sides of each nail to ensure that the polish does not touch your skin and that it adheres properly to the nail plate. Remember, oil is a separating medium and your skin contains oils and moisture.
Apply the colored enamel in the same manner, allowing enough time for each coating to dry between layers. Always apply each layer very thin. If the pigments in the enamel are not 'even' after the second coating of color, allow an extra minute, then apply a third coat. The pigments in some red or metallic enamels tend to separate during application and may require a third coating for even color distribution. Allow from one to three minutes after this third coating before applying your top coat or sealer. Nail enamel will dry from the first coat up to the last, and the solvents in the enamel must evaporate before the coatings are hardened. Pausing as long as you can between coatings will produce a smoother, more brilliant surface. Applying coatings that are too thick, too close together, or with enamel that has thickened with time will smudge, dent or may peel from the nail plate entirely. Applying the coatings too quickly is a major reason for the 'orange peel' texture. This is especially pronounced in times of high temperatures and humidity,
Waiting for polish to dry can be tiresome, but the slower it dries the better! Slower evaporating solvents produce brighter colors. Forcing the polish to quickly dry by using heat or chemical dryers will actually result in excessive shrinkage and cracking. Formulations that use rapidly evaporating solvents tend to bubble and pit more or produce uneven surfaces. Blowing on the polish will lower adhesion and gloss.
CONTINUE
Remove all traces of old enamel by moistening a cotton or gauze pad with the remover of your choice. Press the pad onto the nail plate, hold for a few seconds, then swipe toward the free edge. Change the pad often as the remover cannot perform well if it is saturated with old enamel. Dark pigmented enamels are the hardest to remove, and the old polish may get on your skin or underneath the free edge. If this happens, wrap a small piece of cotton on the end of the orangewood stick, saturate it with remover and clean the enamel from the cuticle line and under the free edge.
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Use a 240-grit file to remove length or to perfect the free edge by filing from the outside corner to the center of the nail plate. Never saw back and forth across the free edge as it can disrupt the nail plate layers and lead to splitting and peeling. The ideal shape of the free edge should mirror the shape of the cuticle, i.e.: an oval cuticle = an oval free edge.
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To seal the free edge, use the 3-way buffer: black to refine, white to semi-shine and gray to finish. This will seal the layers of the free edge to further prevent splitting or peeling.
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Apply cuticle remover, oil or lotion all around the cuticle area if you so desire, then immerse the nails in the soaking dish for no more than 3 minutes. If you are performing this procedure on yourself, soak one hand at a time and proceed to the next step. Perform the procedure on the other hand. Soaking for more than 3 minutes will fully saturate the nail plate, causing it to swell. Once the plate returns to its normal shape, any polish that is applied will crack and chip.
If your nails are already dry and brittle, perform a hot oil manicure instead.
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Remove the fingers from the soaking dish, and holding the orangewood stick or metal cuticle pusher much as you would a pencil, proceed to 'push' the invisible cuticle skin from the nail plate surface back toward the 'live' tissue. Do not use downward force when performing this procedure as the nail matrix could become damaged from the aggressive force. Keep in mind that all you want to do is remove any translucent skin from the nail plate -- you do not want to break the seal between the proximal nail fold and the nail plate. Perform this procedure on all 5 fingers, then do the same on the other hand.The 'skin' you see at the cuticle line in Fig. 2 has been pushed back from the nail plate. This 'true cuticle' can be gently removed by scraping the plate with the cuticle pusher or the curette.
MANICURE INGREDIENTS
There are a few other items that you may wish to use during your manicure, all of which are optional:
Cuticle Remover:
Nail Cleansers:
Cuticle Oil, Lotion or Creams: Any combination of essential oils that soften and lubricate the skin and nails.
Nail Bleaches:
Base Coat, Enamel color of choice, and Top Coat.
Polish Dryers:
Aromatherapy Oils:
Sloughing Lotions:
Paraffin Wax Machine:
Arrange your files, implements and tools on the table towel on top of your working surface so they are within easy reach. Wash your hands with a mild detergent or hand soap, rinse well and dry thoroughly.
TUMMY EXERCISE
The problem with tummy muscles is that we do not generally exercise this muscle in daily life. It is not greatly challenged from climbing stairs, bending, stretching or walking. We, therefore, have to make a special effort to encourage it to come back into line. The movements have to be small and controlled and depend on the effort put in by the exerciser to get really good results. Secondly during pregnancy, as the baby grows inside the muscle (transverse) is pushed forward. A huge amount of stretching is going on and tends to leave the muscle loose and hanging forward after the birth. It is essentially the lack of strength left in this muscle which allows the tummy to sit in that rather round forward position Mothers would recognise from after birth.In all cases it is the lack of exercise for this muscle which causes it to become loose and give the 'pot bellied' appearance.
Myth No. 1: By doing some midsection exercises one can reduce 'love handles'. Fact: You cannot reduce fat from a certain targeted area of your body just by using exercise alone. And the abdominal area is no exception. So if you want to get a flat stomach and to reveal your abs, losing the fat covering them is the way to go. And the only way to do this is to lose fat proportionately from your entire body by burning more calories than you consume
CHAPTER 2
1.Before we begin, make sure you are properly prepared. Disinfect all hard surfaces (True Blue), then wash your hands with soap and water and sanitize them with an instant hand sanitizer (Cool Blue).
2.Make certain your rolling cart is fully stocked with a disinfection tray, Spa Pedicure products, other pedicuring products, implements, tools, towels and polishing products.
3.A successful set-up is well organized and embellished with your own special touch and creativity; flowers, music, candles and relaxing low light. (Although not so low you can't see what you are doing!)
4.All pedicure clients should have filled out the consultation form (client profile) covering medical history and other important information. Remember, you must proceed with caution if a client is diabetic, calling the client's physician for clearance if you have any doubts, and never perform a pedicure in an extreme situation, such as open sores or infections of the foot or leg.
5.Plan on the service taking around an hour to complete. This includes a six to seven minute massage per leg. When you do the service in the salon, complete each step on all five toes before going on to the next step.
1Fill the foot bath with warm water -- this means under 100° F, or a comfortable Jacuzzi temperature. In a vibrating unit, use one scoop of Foaming Sea Soak™, then add the water to agitate as it fills to create a beautiful light foam in the bath.
Let your client get settled in the chair with shoes, socks or nylons removed.
Submerge both the client's feet in the warm water, adding more water if necessary to adjust the temperature to the client's comfort.
4.Add one level scoop of Sea Rocks™ to the water, agitating with your hand to dissolve and blend.. Sea Rocks™ is a softening, hydrating, aroma therapeutic foot bath treatment that will add a gentle foam to the water and release the aromatic vapors of Tee Tree and Eucalyptus Oil into the room.
5.Soak the clients feet for 5 minutes in the bath to take full advantage of the softening effects of Rice Bran and Vitamin E Oils. As they soak, remove your instruments from the disinfection unit and lay them on a clean, sanitized towel.
PEDICURE CHAPTER-1
Place all your implements, files and supplies on a terry towel within easy reach. You will be following the same type of procedures as with a manicure, although the files you will use will be a different grit as the toenails are generally thicker than the fingernails and require a grit of about 180 to remove length. You will also need to use your toenail nippers. You may also wish to spray or wipe your feet with an antiseptic spray prior to starting your pedicure, and be sure to thoroughly wash your hands.
You may also choose to use some of the same 'optional' products with your pedicure that you used with your manicure.
Remove old polish from the nails of both feet.
File toenails straight across, rounding them slightly at the corners to conform to the shape of the toe. Use the toenail nippers to remove the underside of the corners so they will not 'dig' into your flesh. Use a 240-grit file to smooth the underside of the corners and to bevel the free edge.
Place one or both feet into the foot bath, and flip on the massage button if your machine is equipped with the massage feature. Allow your feet to soak for a full 5 minutes.
Apply cuticle remover if you wish and massage it into the cuticle.
Use your orangewood stick or the metal cuticle pusher to push back the transparent cuticle and to clean under the free edge. Never 'dig' into the flesh as breaking the seal between the nail plate and the nail bed will allow bacterial organisms to enter and an infection could occur. Do not use excessive pressure to push back the cuticles as this action could damage the matrix.
If loose cuticle skin is apparent, you may remove it by nipping with the cuticle nippers, being careful not to cut live tissue.
Repeat steps 2 - 6 on the other foot.
Scrub your feet and toenails with the nail brush being sure to cleanse the lateral nail fold and underneath the free edge.
If you have a build up of calloused skin, it can be filed with an 80-grit foot file paddle. Never attempt to use a credo blade to cut or remove calloused skin as it is much too easy to remove healthy skin along with the callous. Do not attempt to remove all of the calloused skin in one session. Depending on the depth of the callous, it can take several months or more for the healthy skin to show.
Massage both feet by applying lotion, cream or oil to the palms of your hands and then to your feet. Massage your feet, lower legs and toes, then put both feet back into the foot bath and scrub the toes to remove all traces of oil or lotion. To remove the suds or bath salts, use a spray bottle filled with warm water to rinse the toes, then dry your feet, legs and toes and between the toes with a soft towel.
Wipe each toenail with a cotton or gauze pad saturated with remover or alcohol to be sure the nail plate is free of oils.
Apply basecoat, two coats of color and a thin topcoat. Be sure to allow a minimum of 1 minute between coatings for each coat of enamel to dry.
If you are afraid of smudging the polish, you may wish to use toe separators between your toes. Leave them in place until the enamel has completely dried.
Empty the foot bath, clean it with a disinfecting solution and dry the tub. Clean all your implements with the same solution, allowing them to soak in the solution for a full 10 minutes. Remove from the solution, rinse, dry and place in a sealed container for the next use.
MANICURE
Long, manicured nails are a fashion statement.
A manicure is a cosmetic beauty treatment for the fingernails and hands performed either at home or by a nail technician. A manicure treatment can be just for the hands or nails, or can be for both. A common manicure found is the filing, shaping of the nails and the application of polish. There are also manicure services that are specialties for the hands and feet. For the hands, the soaking of a softening substance and the application of a lotion is a common specialty. Another common specialty is applying a similar treatment to the feet and toenails. This is called a pedicure. The word "manicure" derives from Latin: manus for "hand," cura for "care."
In addition to the filing, polishing, and painting of fingernails, a manicure may also include the application of artificial nail tips, acrylics or artificial nail gels. Some manicures can include the painting of pictures or designs on the nails or applying small decals or imitation jewels.
In many areas, manicurists are licensed and follow regulation. Since skin is manipulated and is sometimes trimmed, there is a certain risk of spreading infection when tools are used across many people and, therefore, sanitation is a serious issue.
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