Try and Tie the Twisted Pony Tail   Summer is in and it’s time to tuck the hair into a neat bun or Pony tail so that your neck can breathe and not leave you feeling sweaty and hot. Pony tail is the easiest way to tie your hair and look stylish. You can wear different clasps , bands and metal holders to look stylish and give the classic low pony tail a new fashionable look. Try this twisted low ponytail in three simple steps to recreate this reverse French pleat: 1. First style your hair into a low ponytail. 2. Leave a three-inch section of hair out on      one side. 3. After the ponytail is tied, take the remaining section and roll toward your scalp, then secure with a bobby pin tucked into the ponytail elastic. Voila ! You have a classy & fashionable  twist to the humble ponytail...

Treating Summer Dry Hair     The blazing sun takes its toll first on your hair which is the first part to be exposed. The heat and the UV rays cause the hair to turn dry & parched leaving the hair feeling crunchy and fried. Ian Michael Black, Aveda Global Artistic Director for Hair Color, says that harmful rays of the sun zap hair -- especially color-treated or chemically treated hair that is extra porous -- of any moisture. How to Take care of Dry Hair? Hair Mask: You can undo the damage by sealing your hair's cuticle with a good quality hair mask packed with moisturizers.  There are different products available in the Beauty product stores which are formulated with avocado oil and olive fruit oil to nourish thirsty hair. You can also check with your Salonist to recommend a good product that suits your hair which they have with them. Hair Conditioner: A good conditioner to help your hair retain its moisture which contains moisturizing vitamin E and Monoi oil (coconut oil steeped in exotic gardenia blossoms) for hydration and UVA/UVB filters to protect against further damage by the Sun. Simple but effective ways to keep the Sun from drying your hair and keep your hair soft and healthy. And don’t forget to wear a hat, scarf or take the Umbrella before you go out!

Thicken your eyebrows         Over a period of time, age and excessive procedures like tweezing, threading and plucking our eyebrows end up becoming thinner than what they were. A sense of discomfort sets in and also with the natural thick eyebrow shape which is back in fashion fuels the need to re-grow your eyebrows. We know the age-old tip os using thick castor oil and coconut oil which is very good for hair growth. Another interesting new formulation which is known to boost brow growth is given here. All the ingridients used in this are easily available at home which  include Lemon / Lime Juice, Tea Tree Oil, and Coconut Oil.   ·        Lime/lemon juice (1/2 tsp) ·        Tea tree oil (1 tsp) ·        Coconut oil (4 tbsp)   Mix these ingredients in a glass jar and shake well. Apply this tonic and massage it for 10 minutes and leave on for half hour and wash it with cold water. Store this mixture in a cool place and continue to use this tonic for 6 to 8 weeks for effective results.

Tips to Soothe Sunburns   Summer is scorching and so is our skin! Check out these few tips to help you soothe your skin after sunburn. 1. Take a cool bath or shower .Cold water not only soothes the skin it also reduces the burning sensation of the heat and relaxes you. 2. The old grandma tip is to use fresh Aloe Vera gel which has healing properties on the exposed skin. If you have a plant takes a stem and remove the gel and store it in the fridge. This can be applied to the face, neck and hands periodically.   3. Vinegar either plain regular or apple cider vinegar is known to prevent unsightly blisters and peeling. Keep it in spray bottle and spray it as and when.   4. The tannic acids in Tea are a great remedy for sun-damaged skin. Boil a pot of spearmint or peppermint tea and cool it in the refrigerator. Pour it in a compressor spray bottle or just press the tea bag directly onto the skin. And solemnly swear to always apply sunscreen on your body before stepping outside, wear a hat or scarf and team it with a funky pair of glasses to protect your eyes and stay hydrated!

  Waxing Vs Cream for Hair Removal   It’s always been the easy and painless way out when it comes to hair removal. And top on the list is hair removing cream and next waxing. Both of them are good ways to remove hair and have their benefits and discomforts. Presenting a brief overview of their pros and cons. But we leave the choice to you. Hair Removal Creams The easiest hair removal method which you can DIY at home are these hair removal creams. Available OTC these creams can be applied on the skin and wiped away. The chemicals used in it weaken the hair and will be removed after you wipe it away with a moist cloth. Pros: ->It is quick, easy & relatively painless and can be used anywhere on the body. ->Can be done at home, and removes hair slightly below the surface of the skin, so promises slower and less coarse regrowth than shaving. Cons: ->Chemicals in these products can irritate sensitive skin, particularly in more delicate areas like the bikini area. ->These creams give out a strong chemical odor and are also known to ingrown hairs. ->The hair grows back pretty fast after each session. Waxing Warm wax is applied to the specific area and removed in the opposite direction of the hair growth with hair removal strips. It words best for legs, underarms and full hands and good option for people who have coarse hair. The brave ones can also get the Brazilian wax done for the bikini area. Pros: ->Temporarily removes hair at the root and the effect on an average of around three weeks of smooth skin is what you get (two to six weeks depending on your hair growth and texture). Cons: ->When the hair is waxed it can be slightly painful till you get used to it. If you have fine or small hair it can be extremely painful as it is pulled out from the root. ->For sensitive skins it can leave red rashes which might take some time to fade. Waxing can also lead to ingrown hairs.

You are Beautiful!     Lupita Nyong’o is the face of the People’s Magazine and declared as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world for 2014.  She shot into recognition for an Oscar she won in the Movie 12 years a Slave. This also landed her a contract with Lancôme Paris. She also went through her own feelings about not being fair and with flowing hair and where she herself said,”Light skin and long, flowing, straight hair," are subconsciously what you start to appreciate those things more than what you possess." But her mother firmly believed that she was beautiful and some of the best compliments she gets are when she has been called beautiful with not one drop of makeup on. She further adds that “before I comb my hair or put on a pretty dress. Happiness is the most important thing." Wonderfully said by this talented actress &film director who gives a clear message that you are beautiful in your own world & sense and it is only your inner beauty that gets noticed not the make –up.

For that Rosy Look    If you remember the old nursery poem Chubby Cheeks, dimple chin, Rosy lips etc., the Rosy lips can be extended to your face also. How? Simple just apply this wonderful homemade Rose petal face pack and make your skin glow like that of a child. Rose and rose water are known to have many skin benefits and have been in use since the Mughal period. The Royal ladies were known to have bathed in Rose water. The Rose petals contain skin nourishing nutrients like carotene, B &K vitamins. They smooth, tone and moisturize dry sensitive skin. Rose petals can work as an anti-inflammatory, reduce wrinkles, sun damage and keeps your skin moisturized. Ingredients · 6 to 7 rose petals ( not the Hybrid roses but the pink ones which have a faint rose smell) · 2 teaspoons of powdered oats · 1 tablespoon of milk · 1 teaspoon of honey Method · Wash the petals gently in cold water. Put them in a blender along with the powdered oats. · Add milk and honey to form a thick consistency paste. · Cleanse your face with raw milk, to remove the dirt. · Apply the paste on your face and massage it in upward strokes for 5 to 6 minutes. · Leave the paste on the face for 5 to 10 minutes. You could add a little fuller’s earth to prevent the pack from falling off. · Wash the face with cold water gently. You could spray some cool Rose water on your face as a finishing touch. Rose petals and oat face pack is popular with teenage girls as it cleans  clogged  pores and prevents acne and is great for skin fairness treatment. Try this rose petal pack for a refreshing look this Summer.

Anti Tanning packs & Tips   Face  Anti Tanning Tips - In New Look:  We found this very useful Video on Anti Tanning tips which we felt we must share with you again .Summer has set in and with the sun rays and pollution causing havoc on our skins , Prem , a beauty expert shows us  natural face packs which we can use twice a week  to  remove tan from our skin. These packs can be made with ingredients which  are easily available in our kitchens.

అందమైన జుట్టుకి ఆహరం అందమైన జుట్టు అమ్మాయిల అందాన్ని మరింత పెంచుతుంది. కానీ ఈ మధ్యకాలంలో జుట్టు రాలిపోవటం అన్న సమస్య పిల్లల నుంచి పెద్దల దాకా అందరిని ఇబ్బంది పెడుతోంది. ఆ సమస్యకి ఆహారంతో చెక్ పెట్టవచ్చు అంటున్నారు నిపుణులు. అదెలా అంటే... రోజూ తీసుకునే ఆహారంలో ప్రోటీన్లు, విటమిన్ A,C,D, ఒమేగా 3 ఫ్యాటీ ఆమ్లాలు, సెలీనియం, జింక్, కాల్షియం తప్పకుండా ఉండేలా చూసుకోవాలట. ఇంత లిస్టు వింటుంటే కంగారుగా ఉందా? సరే మీకు సింపుల్ గా అర్థమయ్యేలా చెప్పాలంటే... అందమైన జుట్టు కావాలంటే రోజు చేపలు, నట్స్, ఆకుకూరలను ఆహారంలో ఉండేలా చూసుకోవాలి. చేపలు నుంచి అందే ప్రోటీన్లు, ఒమేగా 3 ఫ్యాటీ ఆమ్లాలు.. మాడుని పొడి బారకుండా చేసి, తేమగా ఉంచుతాయి. సహజమైన నూనే ఉత్పత్తి అయ్యేలా చేస్తాయి. అలాగే బాదం, జీడిపప్పు వంటి నట్స్ లో ఉండే సెలీనియం జుట్టు ఎదగడానికి సహాయపడుతుంది. అలాగే వీటిల్లోని జింక్ జుట్టు రాలటాన్ని తగ్గిస్తుంది. ఇక ఆకుకూరలు ఆరోగ్యానికే కాదు అందానికీ ముఖ్యమే. ముఖ్యంగా పాలకూర, తోటకూర వంటి ఆకుకూరల్లో ఉండే విటమిన్ A,C జుట్టు కుదుళ్ళు పొడిబారకుండా చేస్తాయి. జుట్టు అందానికి ఏవేవో ప్రయత్నాలు చేసే అమ్మాయిలు కాస్త ఆహరం విషయంలో కూడా శ్రద్ధ పెడితే చాలు. మీ జుట్టు వత్తుగా, అందంగా పెరుగుతుంది అంటున్నారు నిపుణులు. - రమ

Coconut Milk benefits for Hair We all know the benefits of coconut oil for our hair, but not many of us know that the fresh milk extracted from a coconut has innumerable beauty benefits apart from its health benefits. The proteins present in the rich milk nourishes your hair, boost the hair follicles and hair growth. Coconut milk is also effective in repairing hair damage caused by blow drying, curling, straightening, and sun exposure. It is also known to prevent balding and acts as natural detangler. Just rub some coconut milk on your strands and comb it through. Coconut milk is a great organic hair conditioner to provide you with longer and thicker hair. You can take equal amounts of coconut milk and shampoo in your hands and rinse your hair as usual. You can also use it as a leave in conditioner which gives added volume to your hair without making them greasy. Take a small amount of coconut milk on your palm and rub your hands together  and rub the coconut milk on your hair from roots to ends including the hair at the nape of your neck.   The best part is that you could make it right at home by putting pieces of fresh coconut in the blender with water and grinding it till you get a liquid .This can be strained and used on your hair. Now we know why the Keralites and Thais have such beautiful glowing skin and hair!  

Oil Facial Massage     The next time you invite your girl-gang over and have fun you could also indulge in some beauty therapies on each other which will not only be relaxing and fun, but this could leave you and your friends with rejuvenated & refreshed skin.   Try this simple DIY oil facial massage  and all you need are the following ingredients below.   Olive oil -1 small cup Few drops of Rose/Lavender or any of your favourite essential oils   To massage: 1. Rub your right hand downwards from the top of your neck outward across your collar bone to your shoulder. 2. Massage from the middle of your forehead up towards the hairline and outwards towards the temples. 3. With alternate hands massage upwards along the middle of the eyebrows upwards along the forehead. Also massage gently under the eyes. 4. Gently pinch the chin and jaw line with your thumbs under the chin and fingers on top of the jaw line. Finally massage the face like you are washing your face in circular but gently.   Tips: · Mix together the facial oil and essential oil and warm them between your hands by rubbing the palms. · You could also smell the oil which works partly like aroma therapy. · Put a hot turkey towel on your face and let the oil absorb into the skin.

Tips for Healthy & Lustrous hair   Watch our expert beautician Madhu give useful tips as to how you can take care of hair at home. She also explains the way to massage your, shampooing and drying it and various other tips relating to colouring , henna and other basic tips to protect your hair.

DIY Home facial  Watch our Expert beautician Madhu show us how you can do a facial at home with ingredients which are easily available at home. She also cautions as to use only the upward strokes In the facial and gives a few tips about what ingredients like Sandalwood which you could use for the facial ,which is easy to do and brightens your skin tone.

DIY for Smooth Elbows     Scaly and rough elbows are perennial problems especially for women with dark skin tones .The dead cells tend to cause this condition apart from bending and leaning your elbows on flat surfaces. Just like any other part of the body the elbows also need a lot of care and moisturizing. Check out this simple process which can be done regularly to keep them smooth and bright. ->Start by bleaching your elbow depending on how dark the area is. -> The next day you when you shower rub the loofah, pumice stone or a nice scrub in a circular motion and clean it. -> After you dry the skin you need to apply a paste of baking soda with milk. Apply this paste on your elbow in circular motion and leave it for 10 minutes. Wash off with cold water, dry it and moisturize with a good lotion which has Shea butter in it. -> Regularly scrubbing the elbow when you bathe will help keep the elbows soft and supple.  -> Apply a good SPF cream on the elbows when you go out and this will prevent the elbows from getting dark. As and when the elbows become dark you could follow the above simple DIY steps for a smooth and bright elbows maintenance schedule.

Health tips for Body Piercing The latest in fashion is getting your body pierced. Whether it is the second or third top on the ear, nose,  belly button, tongue or upper /lower lip, nipples or any other part which you would like to be pierced, the most important aspect is hygiene. Check out these basic tips to follow before you get a body piercing done. · Body piercing is a painful job and you need to know whether your body can handle the pain.So check your tolerance levels first and then go for the plunge. · If you have sensitive skin which doesn't heal fast you need to check with your doctor for medication after the piercing or else the healing process would take a very long time. · Go to a salon of repute where the tattoo artist is a known person and knows his/her job properly - in short is experienced in body piercing. It may be expensive but you are assured that the tools and equipment used are hygienic. ·  Also check if the jewelry used which is made from titanium, gold or platinum  suits your skin and you are not allergic to either of the metals used. ·  The jewelry needs to be cleaned first with alcohol to prevent infections. Ensure that the equipment is always cleaned and sterilized before use. · Make sure that the needle that they use is always new. · Ensure that that the person who is doing body piercing is following all the standards of body piercing operations. · Post body piercing see to that you clean and keep the area from any bacteria to avoid any infections and use medications if necessary.  Just by following these tips you could have a healthy body pierce done and be safe.

Conceal the Grays’ naturally   Concealing the grays is something we can’t avoid doing and at the same time it is important to see that it complements your skin tone and doesn't look too obvious that you have colored it. For those who have naturally black hair it’s important that you colour hair and ensure that you don’t end up looking older than what you actually are . Presenting a few tips to help you dye naturally. -> See to that it complements your natural skin tone. -> Don’t  stray from rich tones and stick to your natural shade. -> If a new colour is added the natural hair will oxidize and turn the strands into an orange shade. -> When you have a dark hairline it tends to get dark faster. Use a colour that is two shades lighter for the hairline. -> Avoid hair colour that too dark and inky   which is called the "shoe polish" effect. It can look opaque, which can showcase grays and re-growth. It will also sap life and color from your face. -> Ask for a single-process highlights that bring your natural hair color one shade lighter which will add dimension & disguise the grays. -> For those using at-home hair-color kits, buy a box that's one shade lighter than the color you desire. -> Don’t leave the color on your hair for too long as it can get really dark and will make it look awkward. Try the medium-to-dark chestnut range of colours for your dark hair as these colours will keep it from looking obviously dyed, and will make you look much more natural and youthful.

Brighten Up Your Eyes   Eyes are the most attractive and appealing part of a woman's body. So it is essential to make them look pretty and bright all the time. In an era where many women work in front of computers, there is a possibility of eyes becoming duller. However, constant care and attention can help us overcome this issue. Here are a few tips that can brighten up you eyes and make them look more expressive and beautiful.  1. Always Moisturize Your Eyes : Use a smooth moisturizer around the eyes and gently massage them for a couple of minutes everyday before you hit the bed.  2. Kajal Is the Magic : Most Indian women love using Kajal on their eyes. But here is a new tip !!! Never stop with just black. Mix and match your Kajal with two colors to make your eyes more vibrant.  3. Do Not Over Pluck : It is necessary to understand that hair growth reduces with age. This applies to eye brows as well. So you grow older, stop over plucking your eyebrows. Instead use tweezers to just set your eye brow curves right.  4. Use a Different Vegetable : Usage of cucumber on the eyes is old. Start using raw potato slices on the eyes to soothe your vision and also to remove the tan around the eye surface.  5. Contrast Eye Shadows : Eye shadows come in every color possible. Stop wearing the ones that match your clothes. Instead use a contrast color which will help you portray your eyes on the brighter side !!!  

DIY Manicure and Pedicure at Home   Watch our expert beautician Madhu give simple Do-it-yourself tips for  a manicure and pedicure session at home. You can have healthy and beautiful hands and feet in the comforts of your home and the products mentioned in the video are easily available in the market.