Monday, January 23, 2012

All Natural Acne Cure

Lemons & Honey - Cures More Than a Sore Throat.

Instead of going to the expense of investing in chemical acne masks and creams, why not try this first:
        • 1 teaspoon of lemon juice.
        • 1 teaspoon of runny honey.
        • Mix well and apply to your affected area (maybe face or back) and leave for 30 minutes.
        • Rinse off with cold water.

Thursday, January 12, 2012

LOVE False Lashes!

Give your eyes more oomph with false lashes! Worn by celebrities like Kim Kardashian, false lashes are a great way to make your eyes stand out.

False eyelashes have come a long way since they first appeared on the fashion scene. These days many women wear them to enhance their eyes, whether they're celebs on the red carpet or women going about their everyday business.

Here's how to apply false eyelashes so they look as natural as possible.

You have several options when it comes to false lashes

Choose between a full set of false lashes, half lashes or small clusters of individual lashes. A full set of lashes will create luscious, thick lashes. On the other hand individual lashes add volume to your natural lashes. You can buy a full lash and cut it in half and use on outer half to give you a flirty look. If you are a beginner, this may be the best way to learn.

Prep the lashes

If the lashes you bought are too long, you can trim them by cutting them at an angle. Make sure to cut each individual lash at a different length so they look more natural. Before you begin make sure your eyelid and lashes are clean and make-up free. Curl your real lashes with an eyelash curler.

If you are applying individual lashes

  • Put a few drops of lash glue on a hard surface and let it dry for a minute.
  • Use a set of tweezers to pick up the individual eyelashes and dip the root in the lash glue.
  • Starting at the outer corner of the eyes, lift the glued lash with your tweezers and merge into your natural lashline. Hold it in place for a few seconds so it dries in place. Stay as close to the root of your real lashes as possible.
  • You'll want a couple of clusters at the outer corner of the eye and one in the centre of the eye or wherever your real lashes are sparse. Make sure to leave a natural space between lashes.
  • The secret is to keep the clusters to five or fewer and stay away from the inside of the eye.

If you are using a full set of lashes

  • Apply a thin strip of glue along the base of the lashes using a toothpick.
  • Wait a few seconds for the glue to dry a bit and get tacky.
  • Use a tweezers position the lashes then use your fingers to hold the lashes and apply on the lid as close to the roots as possible from the outer corner of the eye in. If you notice the lashes are too long, take them off and trim them.

Once the false eyelashes have been applied, let them dry for a couple minutes

Now you can do your eye makeup. Create a cateye by lining the upper lashes with a black liquid liner. Draw a wing at the outer corner of the eye and then work back from the outside in. For a less dramatic look, apply a dark eyeshadow along the upper lash line to camouflage the false lashes. Finish off with a coat of mascara to blend the false lashes in with your real ones.

There you have it, gorgeous lush lashes, bat away!