HERBAI HAIR CARE
A dose of good old herbal concoction may be your only mane help If you are a styling product junkie and colour your hair on a regular basis, then your strands are bound to get weaker as the days go by. Dry, rough locks, falling strands are some common hair woes.
Herb And Hair
We have always known that olive oil conditions; bhringraj boosts growth; while lemon and tea tree oil prevent the white flakes. But how many times have we actually made an effort to give our hair direct benefits.
Know Your SunScreen
It is a common knowledge that we have to slather ourselves with sunscreen before we go out in the sun. So most of us religiously stock up on sunscreens. Makes sense really, but choosing the right kind of product can be quite a task, given the number of types of sunscreen lotion and creams available out there
Beauties on the Ramp!
The recently concluded Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week saw some pretty faces, celebrities and perfectly toned bodies walk down the ramp. Models have it really tough during the Fashion Week, with some of them doing 3-4 shows a day. The sheer need to look glamorous on the ramp, can prove to be stressful for models
The Fragrance of Sandalwood
Did you know that sandalwood had the distinction of being a cream, make-up and it is also used for medicinal purposes? The secret of many movie stars having a flawless complexion lies in their usage of sandalwood powder! If Madhuri Dixit and Aishwarya Rai use it, shouldn’t you
Beauty at the Beach
Are you a beach buff? Or, are you a water baby? Getting set to spend a day at the beach? There are some things that you just need to have in your oversized beach bag…. Pack in a water resistant sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher. It will help protect your skin from harmful UV rays. It should be applied to dry skin at least 15 minutes before

PURE COLORS; are available in both large and small stacks. Each stack contains shimmering powder that is 100% pure and natural. PURE COLORS Stacks contain no fillers, oils or talcs and is the same pure color that is used in the worlds finest cosmetics. Check out our entire selection of 100% pure color.
Amethyst
Aurum
Black Pearl
Breathless
Bubble Gum Glitter
Cali Girl
Combo
Daily Dose
Desert Rose
Dimensions
Earth
Groovy
Hot Stuff
Land & Sky
Las Vegas
Neutral
Oceana
Orchid
Pastel Glitter
Provencal
Season
Sienna
Spice
Spring Floral
Summer Breeze
Terra Cotta
Terrain
Tulip
Twilight
Twister
Warm
White Pearl
Wild Flowers
Check out the complete PURE COLORS collection.

CucumberCaswell-Massey Cucumber ; an new fragrance with herbal evanescence for the bath and other fragrant luxuries for an unforgettable experience.
Over a century ago, in 1887, the legendary Sarah Bernhardt ordered 30 jars of our Cucumber & Elder Flower Cold Cream to take on a European tour. The Caswell & Massey's Cucumber product line has
been discontinued. Please see our entire Caswell & Massey's
product line.

Cucumber Body Wash
Our Cucumber Body Wash is a lightly fragranced liguid gel for the just-showered freshness
that will linger even after toweling off. Skin feels soft, smooth, and invigor
Cucumber Bath Soap This exceptional blend combines cooling, toning cucumber with soothing, moisturizing elderflower. Recommended and encouraged for everyday use for the treatment of normal to oily skin. Three triple-oz bars in box. Cucumber Soap ; This exceptional blend combines cooling, toning cucumber with soothing, moisturizing elderflower. Recommended and encouraged for everyday use for the treatment of normal to oily skin. Three triple-milled oz bars, individually wrapped and boxed.

BODYCARE

BODYCARE

FACIALS

COSMETICS

Titles of cosmetologists

Hair stylist :
A hair stylist specializes in the styling of hair, including cutting, chemical services (relaxers, perms, and color as well as restorative treatments).
Shampoo technician :
A shampoo technician shampooes and conditions a client's hair in preparation for the hair stylist. A shampoo tech may assist with rinsing permanent waves, and shampooing color and chemical relaxers out of the hair after processing. Shampoo techs are normally only employed by corporate or concept salons and large-volume beauty salons that are operated simultaneously. In some states, a shampoo tech must have a cosmetology permit. This is usually a temporary position, held by a person who is newly licensed with little or no experience.

Manicurist :
A manicure is a cosmetic beauty treatment for the fingernails and/or hands. The word "manicure" derives from Latin: manus for hand, cura for "care". When performed on the feet, such a treatment is called a pedicure.
Many manicures start by soaking the hands or feet in a softening substance and the application of lotion. A common type of manicure involves shaping the nails and application of nail polish. 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.

Esthetician :
An esthetician specializes in the study of skin care, including facials, microdermabrasion, body wraps (relaxing treatments which involve hot linens, plastic sheets, and blankets), salt glows (an exfoliation treatment), waxing as a form of hair removal, cosmetic make-up services and other services with advanced training. Estheticians may work independently in a spa or salon or may assist a doctor in his or her practice. Working with a doctor an esthetician may perform more advanced services that require a doctor's supervision, such as deep chemical peels.
An esthetician can be licensed solely for that skill. An esthetician is not necessarily licensed in cosmetology, but is typically well versed in knowledge of skin care.

Nail technician :
A nail technician specializes in the art form and care of nails. This includes manicures, pedicures, acrylic nails, gel nails, nail wraps, un nails, etc. They are also knowledgeable in nail irregularities and diseases, and may be able to identify such problems. They do not treat diseases, and would typically refer a client to a physician.

Electrologist:
An electrologist offers hair removal services with the use of an electrolysis machine. As opposed to the hair removal via waxing offered by an esthetician, hair removal via electrolysis is permanent. It has recently been argued that barbers are also cosmetologists who extend the hair stylist speciality with services especially for men, such as shaving.

FASHION NAILS

Fashion nails (Nail Art)
In the late 20th century, artificial nails for women became widely popular. The artificial nails are not a replacement, but an extension for natural nails. There are two main approaches to creating artificial nails—tips and forms. Tips are made of lightweight plastic plates that are "nail" shaped. They are glued on the end of the natural nail and acrylic is then applied over the entire nail. Forms are fit over the nail and then an artificial nail is molded out of acrylic and the form is removed and then properly shaped and buffed to a shine. There are several popular techniques that can be used to create longer better looking nail enhancements. One popular material commonly called "acrylics" is a mixture of a polymer powder and a liquid monomer (e.g.ethylmethacrylate). The mixture starts to harden in 30–40 seconds after application and continues to cure to final hardness typically for more than an hour. Powder and liquid acrylics can be removed in 20 minutes using a variety of solvents (usually acetone is used). Another material, commonly called "UV gel", (in correct chemical terms a polymer resin) hardens under ultraviolet light. Depending on brand these can show a broader variety of quality and properties (flexibility, strength, etc.) but may be more expensive. They generally cannot be removed by organic solvents, but only be removed by filing (or left to grow out with the natural nail). Another popular alternative to acrylic or gel preparations are Fiberglass or Silk wraps. They are done by cutting pieces of actual fiberglass or silk fabric to fit on the surface of the nail or tip and then it is sealed down with a resin or glue. These are a possible alternative for those who are allergic to chemicals used in the acrylic or gel process. Other materials can be used, as well as combinations of them. There are also temporary, cheaper flexible tips that can be quickly glued at home without help from a professional. Acrylic nail powders are available in a variety of colours and can use "special effects" such as contours, sparkles and the very popular French Manicure (pink and white appearance).

Example of a French Manicure :
These fashion trends are not without risks, as residues of acrylic resins have been known to lead to redness, swelling, pain and even severe allergic reactions. The nail can separate from the nail bed, and if the nail root becomes damaged, the replacement can be permanently deformed. As well, nail glue is poisonous if accidentally swallowed and a few nail polishes and removers contain toxic formaldehyde or acetone.
An alternative to acrylic nails is to harden your natural nail by using a fluoride treatment. Fluoride hardens your nails just as it hardens your teeth.

MANICURE

MANICURE :

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 additon 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.

History :
Manicures began 5000 years ago. In India, henna was used for manicure. The term mehendi, used synonymously for henna, derives from the Sanskrit mehandika. Much of the modern revival of henna derives from its popularity in India. Cixi, the Dowager Empress of China, was known to keep very long naturally-grown nails.
French manicures are manicures designed to resemble a natural nail, and are characterized by natural pink base nails with white tips. The tips of the nail are painted white while the rest of the nail is polished in a pink or a suitable nude shade. French manicures may have originated in 18th-century Paris and were popular in the 1920s and 1930s.[citation needed] The style is chosen because it is very simple and give nails a natural and clean look.

NATURE BEAUTYFUL SARITHA

Nature's parlour :

NOTICE HOW there is now a beauty parlour at every street corner and all their names are prefixed with "herbal"? This points to two things: that beautification is good business and that beautification the natural way is even better business. Never mind if the bleach cream they use in these parlours is loaded with nothing but Hydrogen Peroxide.
Ambika Manchanda, who has been writing articles on beauty for a long time, believes that people better mean "herbal" when they say it. Her latest book, Naturally Beautiful, The Complete Beauty Book, (Rupa & Co., Rs. 395) offers "the perfect home solution to looking naturally beautiful".

Doing it yourself :
Starting with toe nails and going all the way up to hair, she tells you how you can manicure, pedicure, moisturise, exfoliate, tone... generally do to yourself all the things you trust your beautician with. And using stuff you can find in your own kitchen — provided you have a particularly well-stocked kitchen. You can't exactly stretch your hand and reach for avocadoes and watercress salad leaves in an average kitchen, can you? But she also offers several beauty potions and recipes you can mix and brew with humbler ingredients such as cucumbers, onions, eggs, and the like.

Functional style :
The book is written in a functional style without too much time and effort spent on flourishes. Some of the advises are, as Ambika says, not particularly more difficult than picking up a tube off the shelf. For instance, it may be much easier to treat a superficial burn by rubbing a slice of onion on it than go looking for that tube of medicine, which has a tendency to disappear when you need it most. Naturally Beautiful, in fact, offers some useful home remedies for common accidents at home, skin and hair problems, and so on.