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Beauty From Leaves

Many effective beauty aids are made from ordinary leaves. Here are some of them which will help you to maintain a flawless complexion.

• Celery leaves - Clean, slice and boil a couple of handfuls of celery leaves in a small bucket of water. Remove from fire, cool and strain the water. Mix in a tablespoon of vinegar. Rinse your hair after shampooing with this water and see how your hair grows long and lustrous.
• Leaves of ribbed gourd - Clean, slice and grind the leaves of this vegetable to a paste and apply over dark patches (on your body) left-over from some skin disease a few times daily. Within a week the patches will vanish, leaving no trace behind.
• Bilva leaves -These are green leaves used in the worship of Lord Shiva. If you are suffering from offensive body odour, grind a handful of these leaves to a paste and apply this paste all over your body half an hour be. fore going in for your bath. Do this twice a week till you effect a cure.
• Bay leaves - If you want to make your teeth sparkle, rub them twice a week with a dry bay leaf and see how women envy your bright smile.
• Lettuce leaves - Grind a lettuce leaf with a small rose to a paste and mix in a few drops of lime juice. Apply this paste over your face and leave it on for 15 minutes. Remove with water. This is excellent for counteracting a greasy skin.
• Mint leaves - Wash and grind a few mint leaves to a smooth paste. Apply over your face every night before you go to sleep. This helps you to get rid of pimples and other embarrassing blemishes of the skin.
• Mehandi or henna leaves - These leaves are being used for centuries in India by women to dye their hair and to decorate their palms and feet. You can have best results if you soak fresh leaves for a whole night in water. The following morning drain out the water and grind them to a paste with a little Indain kattha, some lime juice, sugar and turmeric powder. This way, the color of the henna will come out bright red. They are also used for darkening -the hair and encouraging their growth. Soak a few Indian gooseberry in a little milk for a couple of hours and then grind them to a smooth paste along with a handful of henna leaves. Mix well and rub into the roots of hair an hour before you go in for your head bath.
• Neem leaves - These leaves are very useful for removing scars from the body caused by chickenpox and small pox. They also help in the case of small boils, itching and prickly heat. Boil a couple of handfuls of these leaves in a bucket of water till the water is reduced to three fourths its original quantity. Remove the water from fire, cool and strain and let the patient use it in his bath and within a week you will find a definite improvement in his condition.
• Tea leaves - Left over tea leaves are very good for preventing the hair from falling and they also make the hair glossy and soft. Therefore, next time do not throwaway used tea leaves, use them for washing your hair. Put the leaves in a bucket of water and boil for 15 minutes. Remove from fire, cool and strain and use this for washing your hair instead of ordinary water. If lime juice is added to this water and it is used as a last rinse, it gives a lustrous sheen to the hair. These leaves are also excellent for reviving tired eyes. Mix some crushed ice in used tea leaves. Tie them up in two small pieces of cloth and put them on each eyelid for 10 minutes. They will not only remove tiredness from the eyes but will also make them brighter. They are also very good for treating sunburns. Dissolve four teaspoons tea leaves in boiling water. Strain and mix with clear, greasy surgical jelly and place in airtight jar.
• Basil leaves - The leaves of Indian basil are very beneficial to the human body. Make a habit of taking a teaspoon of these leaves mixed with honey once a day to put a glow in your cheeks and to keep all the diseases away. This juice is also very effective for getting rid of lice. Apply it liberally to the head in the night and cover it with a towel. Next morning, wash your head in the usual way. Do this for a few weeks to effect a cure. If your baby has lice, scatter them on his pillow for a couple of days. These leaves also help in cases of almost all the skin diseases and removal of patches from the skin. Grind them to a paste and apply to the affected portions of the skin a few times daily for a few days and you will be completely relieved of your ailment. These leaves help even when all the other medicines have failed. It is rightly said-'A basil leaf a day keeps all diseases and skin ailments away'.

The kiss of summer bestows nature's shining secret to your face as long as you do not let it dry your skin and cause those tiny summer wrinkles to appear. Try some of the suggestions given below to revive and to sustain the natural beauty of your complexion and to add that cool, clear appearance, which is the main asset of a summer complexion.

During the hot summer months your complexion needs extra care at night in order to counteract the drying effects of the sun and the wind during the day. Particularly, if you are above 25 you should regularly use a moisturizing cream at bedtime. Apply this cream daily in the night if you want to cherish the youthful loveliness of a flawless complexion.

To make your own moisturizing cream take four almonds and soak them in enough milk to cover them. Let them remain thus for a whole night, next morning peel and grind them to a smooth paste. Now mix in two tablespoons of milk cream and a few drops of essence of rose. Store in a bottle and keep it in the fridge.

As the temperature rises in the hot months, extra cleaning is necessary for those of you who have greasy complexion. Bathe your face four to five times daily with clear water and a good soap suited to your complexion. This will help cleanse the openings of grease glands and loosen excess secretion. Rinse off every trace of soap with plenty of hot, then cold water. Cold water constricts the pores and minimizes the entrance of dust and dirt into the oil glands. Now splash an astringent lotion on the face. In a bowl of chilled water squeeze in a juice of a sour lime. Pat dry. Remember to cleanse the skin thoroughly with milk cream blended into a thin paste with gram flour. Steam the face once every week in order to open clogged pores.
Another big problem of summer is excessive perspiration and body odour. Excessive perspiration usually occurs on the palms, soles, under the breast, forehead and scalp. It is often accompanied by offensive body odour which is largely due to the decomposition of sweat and contamination with micro-organisms. Under unclean circumstances, micro-organisms flourish giving rise to unsightly boils. Therefore, if you suffer from foul­smelling perspiration, you should pay special attention to your personal cleanliness. You should take bath twice daily with soap and plenty of water. Certain areas of the body (where perspiration is excessive) should be dusted liberally with boric powder mixed with an equal quantity of a good-scented talcum powder. If your feet perspire profusely then use salicylic powder on them or you can soak them for 15 minutes in a dilute solution of potassium permanganate in order to prevent infection and minimise 'body odour. Refrain from wearing nylon or woollen socks. Wear cotton socks and shoes which have no rubber soles on them. To check pespiration of the hands wash them well, dry them, then rub them with a few drops of witch-hazel.

Infants and toddlers should be bathed in the afternoon in water to which a few drops of Cologne have been added. Dust their bodies libearlly with equal quantity of scented powder and boric powder. For top-to-toe freshness pay proper attention to your hair. It is important that you should wash your hair at least twice a week. Freshen your hair in between by sprinkling some eau de Cologne before setti ng them. Revive tired eyes by wrapping crushed pieces of ice in a piece of cloth and applying it to closed eyelids. Then relax for 10 minutes in a dark room. You can use cucumber slices instead of ice cubes.
Ensure that feeling of freshness by keeping yourself and all your personal belongings, scrupulously clean. Your dresses and other clothes should be starched and well-pressed for a neat appearance. Keep pads soaked in cologne between your clothes and they will exude a lovely fragrance. When ironing your clothes, place a pad of cotton soaked- in either Cologne rose water or your favourite perfume by your side and run the pad on your clothes before ironing. Your pleasantly fragant clothes will make you feel cool and garden-fresh. Do away with all your nylons, georgettes and heavy silks and bring out the soft wispy chanderies, cool violes, crisp organdies and light cotton dresses in the softest of shades. Avoid wearing too many accessories.
During this season your makeup should be reduced to the minimum and the accent should be on naturalness. Avoid using foundation creams and lotions of any sort because heat may cause them 'running down' your face. Use a lipstick of pastel shade and use rouge sparingly. Finish your makeup with a light puff of powder.

Be extravagant with flowers. Use plenty of them in your hair. You can also tuck a few flowers of mogra in your bra for their heavenly smell. Spray on your favourite perfume and now if you go out you will feel as pleasantly fresh and cool as though you were atop a hill station in the summer season.

Waterproof Makeup

It is generally difficult to retain the freshness of makeup due to heat, sweat and humidity. To tackle with this problem, you can use water proof cosmetics for makeup.

Foundation, mascara, lipstick, eyeliner, blushers etc are all available in international brands. You can look naturally beautiful through out the day without any smudges and fading. You can use waterproof makeup and cosmetics as a normal routine but make sure you remove the makeup before going to bed at night.

Beauty Masks For Fairer Complextion

The masks mentioned below are very good to lighten the skin tone and add a glow to the complexion. They must be followed for the specified time and inculcated as a daily routine.

1.) Soak 4 almonds overnight. Make a very fine paste with them, using milk to grind them.
Apply this paste on the neck and face before going to bed. Wash with cold water in the morning. Repeat daily for 15 days, followed by twice a week.
2.) Take 1 tbsp of gram flour and 2 tsp of raw milk and 2-3 drops of lime juice. Mix well and apply. Wash after 15 minutes. Repeat for 4 weeks and follow up with once a week.
3.) Grate a tomato. Add 2-3 drops of lime juice. Apply and wash after 20 minutes. Do this morning and evening for 15 - 20 days. Apply well on the neck area also.
4.) Grind a cup of mint leaves to a fine paste. Apply and leave for 20 minutes. Wash. Continue for 15 days.

Mood Enhancer Bath

Add 1/4 cup of pure vanilla extract to a warm bath.
Vanilla has the ability to lift spirits and revive. Take a handful of pine needles and place them in the foot of old panty hose. Knot around the faucet and let the pine hydrate under running bath water.
You'll feel better!

I think I am going to give this a try later on today.

Hair Care at Home

While oil is not the elixir of life to hair, it IS essential in keeping it well conditioned and supple. Leave oil overnight and wash in the morning with shampoo to get better results.


Heat a little amount of oil (olive oil, almond oil, or plain old coconut oil) by placing it in a small container and swirling it in hot water. After the oil gets considerably hot, massage the scalp with your fingertips, in rotating motion, for at least 8 - 10 minutes. You can do this while soaking your feet in warm water.

Home Foot Care

Feeling terrible after a tiring day? As soon as you return home, soak your feet in a basin of warm water mixed with a handful of fragrant bath salts. After 10 minutes, wash your feet (a simple soap and water wash is sufficient).

If you aren't feeling sleepy by this time, take a foot filer and scrub your heels. Using a toothpick (orange stick) clean the edges and grooves around your toe nails, to remove the dirt that gets accumulated. Apply cold cream or moisturizer before winding up. This will make the skin soft and prevent people from running away at the sight of your feet.

Apply Mascara To Give That Dramatic Look

Importance of applying Mascara

If want to add glamour to your eye makeup, Mascara is a must makeup component. Your eye makeup is incomplete without applying mascara. Your eye makeup gets finishing touch with mascara. Mascara adds thickness to the eyelashes. Eyelashes look long and heavy. It gives the eyelashes clean look by separating them and curling them. Eyelashes get a well-defined look.

Besides being a makeup tool, mascara also nourishes the eyelashes. Now days, mascara is laced with proteins, waxes and oils which help to condition the eyelashes. They contain some problem-solving solution also. You can choose one, which suits your needs.  If you have sparse-looking and thin lashes, you can make them look thick by adding volume. This can be easily achieved with the help of special ingredients in lash-building formulations in mascara.  One should not use lash-building mascara, if she is wearing lenses as they can cause irritation, when fibers in it come in contact with lens.

How To Choose A Mascara

Mascara comes in various kinds. You can choose one according to your need.
- Water based mascara: This kind of mascara is water-soluble. You can apply it quickly and can be removed easily. They are soft to eyes and lashes. It runs with tears or in touch with water.
- Waterproof Mascara: It is a waterproof mascara and do not get smudged. They do not get infected or spoiled even if kept for long. It is best for the people who swim or cry a lot. It will last long and can be removed only with the help of eye makeup remover made for this type of mascara.
- There is a mixed variety of mascara, which is combination of both water based and water proof mascara. This is the cake form and is popular with models as it dries quickly and can easily be removed.
- There is special kind of mascara, which contains plastic polymers. It is applied to short lashes to give an illusion of length. But it does not add volume to the lashes. Although these are effective but can dry the lashes.
- Mascaras come in various colors like blue, green or red but browns and blacks are the natural choice.

Beauty, Make-up, Health and Skin Care Tips

Developing and growing from childhood to teens is probably the most difficult time of life. The alarming pace of the growth when rapid physical and psychological changes are taking place can create confusion in teens minds. But, by and large, today's teenagers have better fashion and beauty knowledge to ease them through the agonies of teen age fat and blemishes than their elder did. Teens boys and girls are both very conscious of their beauty. Looking good or bad in later's years has to be taken care of now. Personal hygiene and beauty go hand in hand.

Here are many ways to keep enhance your natural beauty.

• Teens Skin Care Tips

Due to overactive harmon al glands around puberty the skin becomes oily. Specially the Centre of the face from forehead to chin area tends to extra oily. Since the body is generally covered, once a day cleaning is enough but the same is not the case with face, neck and arms due to over exposure to sun, dust and other pollution. None of the teens can neglect your skin even if it is normal.

• To Care Teens Form Acne, Blemishes and Blackheads

Acne, blemishes and blackheads is number one problems for teens. Oily skin is prone to acne,blemishes and blackheads so you have extra careful about the cleaning of your face. Wash your face twice or thrice a day with an antiseptic soap whenever possible to ensure the cleanliness of your face throughout the day.You can use an astringent lotion to control over oilness.

• Make-up Tips For Teens

Teens girls should apply light make-up. Teens girls apply that type of make which enhance your natural beauty. Heavy make-up makes the skin pores clog and also you look silly. Teens should chose make-up and cosmetics product which is suited there skin. Wrong selection make harm to there skin. Whatever your skin type may be. you must remove make-up before sleeping, with raw milk or a commercial cleansing milk and then wash your face. Use an astringent or a moisturizer according to your skin.

• Foundation For Teens

Foundation is not necessary for teens. If teens prefer then choose a foundation to match your skin tone. Using the right foundation makes your skin look flawless and smooth. Choose the shade closest to your skin tone by testing it on your jaw line. The correct shade will look natural when compared with your neck. Lightly moisturize face and neck, using an anti-shine product on your T-zone if it is oily then apply small dots of foundation.

• Food For Health and Beauty - For Teens

A sensible diet includes fruits, green and vegetables, milk product, whole grain cereals and bread and lean meats. Have wholesome meals to attain your project of being beautiful. Keep nutrition in your mind and eat in right quantities. Leave the dinner table when you can still eat another morsel of food. Drink plenty of water, at least 8-10 glasses a day, to eliminate toxins from the body and retain the moisture level in the skin to keep wrinkles away at later age.

• Moderate Exercise For Teens

A regular rout line of 30-40 mintues of moderate exercise is enough to keep the body beautiful, supple and active. Jogging is a natural exercise. A brisk jogging of 30 to 60 mintues daily can fill you with vigor and vitality. The flush of oxygen will perk up your complexion and a twinkle to your eyes, so teens must do some exercise for they beauty and health.

• Mental Attitude of Teens

Teen thoughts from the expression of there face. So keep a check on thoughts and keep tensions away. Learn to be cool and collected because anger, worries results in blemishes and outbreak of rashes. Teenage is the time for preparation. Enlarge your skill, beauty and appearance to acquire that self confidence with which you will be facing the years ahead.

• Preventing The Teens From Freckles

Never try and cover up the freckles with make up, that will only make matter worse. You should rather to lighten them. Exposure in the sunlight makes freckles darker so avoid the sun and using a sunscreen will keep them away. Freckles are usually tan or light brown, flat, and very small (smaller than the head of a pin). Sometimes they overlap and run together, so they may look larger. They can get fade as you get older.

• Blush For Teens

To any women who squeezed her first tiny tube of Bonne Bell Cheek Gel around the age of 12 or 13, the magic of blush is obvious. Blush is a fast fix beauty : it warms up the skin , contours the cheeks , highlights the cheekbones, exaggerates an attractive hollow and ideally, creates a bloom on your face that looks like it comes from within . Applying both powder and cream blush begins with the use of a naturally bristled face brush. Smile to lift your cheekbones as you sweep the blush over the apples of your cheeks. Use short movements that carry the blush up and down over your cheeks. Besides your physical, beauty and make-up assets, develop you teen talents, knowledge and adaptability. Teenage is the time for preparation. Enlarge your skill, beauty and appearance to acquire that self confidence with which you will be facing the years ahead.

The Battle of Split Ends and How you Can Prevent

Split Ends : Causes and Prevention
   
Presence of split ends can mar the appearance of otherwise great hairstyle. There is no cure for split ends, but you can prevent formation of split ends and get smooth hair, if you have information about how does split ends occur.  Split ends are quite a common problem with women.

This is also called trichoptlosis. Hair is covered with protective cuticles. Split ends occur when this protective cuticle layer gets stripped off from the hair ends. Once the cuticle is roughed out, it cannot be replaced back. In this way inner cortex fibers come out. Once a hair strand get split end, it can unravel up to an inch up wards or even more. This leads to unmanageable and frizzy hairs. You can observe that one single hair can split into 2 or 3 strands. Hair gets rugged and uneven look as this split can happen at various location in the hair. You cannot do anything about split ends after getting them except just trimming them. Let us see into the causes of split ends.

Reasons for getting split ends: There are many factors, which lead to split ends in hair. If you avoid these causes, you can prevent formation of split ends and your hair will be healthier.

The one of the most important reason of getting split ends is the dry condition of hairs. Hair can be brittle and can be dry naturally. Other reasons for dryness in hair is the excessive use of heat treatments like use of straightening irons, curling irons, hair dryers and other heating tools. Fine and soft hair is more damaged by the heating treatments.

Excessive use of chemicals on hairs is also a cause of split ends. Especially, when protective measures are not taken care of with use of chemicals. Natural moisture and protective coating of hair is removed by use of chemicals like strengtheners, chemical relaxers, dyes and other products and this increase the chance of getting splits.

Other reasons are simple to avoid like vigorous brushing of hair, especially towards scalp and physical stress. Tying hair in tight braids or using metal and rubber accessories are also some causes for split ends.

How To Remove Split Ends: Once you get split ends, you can remove them only by regular hair trimming. There are some conditioning products, which claim to cure split ends, but what they actually do is temporarily bind the hair together. Trimming of hair is the last resort and after trimming hair grow naturally as before. When you are trimming, make sure to cut hair up to half an inch to avoid the upward splitting of hair. Trimming should be done regularly every 4 to 6 weeks.

For trimming the split ends, take a pair of scissors and take a small section of hairs. Now twist hair gently downwards. Split ends stick out of the twisted hair. Now cut these carefully. Repeat this procedure for all the hair.

Henna for Hair - Natural Hair Dye and Conditioner

Henna for Hair

Henna or mehendi is an herb. It is used for thousands of years for coloring purpose. It is used to decorate hands and legs by designing many patterns. Hair on head is another body part where henna is applied. Henna on hair makes them colorful, healthy and shiny.

Benefits of Henna for hair:

Henna has got tannin in it and molecules of tannin bind with keratin molecules of hair. This makes the hair strands strong. By the application of henna, hair become strong, healthy with beautiful tint.  Hair becomes softer, tangle free and free from split ends. There is no harmful and artificial component in henna; it is just natural and safe. Hanna is a very good natural conditioner. So besides giving color to the hair, henna also conditions them. Henna gives beautiful natural red color to hair.

Due to its conditioner qualities, henna strengthen the hair.  It has anti-Fungal properties and it is beneficial in reducing the occurrence of dandruff. Henna helps to loosen the curl pattern and detangle the hair. It makes hair manageable, shinier and gives natural healthy sheen. Henna is not like color dyes. It colors the hair shaft with red color. It cannot lighten the hair color. With repeated application of henna, its color on hair deepens. When henna is applied on black or dark brown hair, it becomes dark auburn to burgundy or black and when exposed to sunlight, it reflects red highlights. When applied on blonde hair, hair becomes natural red. White hair turns red or orange to deep red, by the application of henna.

What is henna?

It is the powder of dried leaves of henna bush. Pigment of henna becomes dye when mixed with water or acidic liquid. Henna is different from other natural dyes as it has capability to stain skin and hair.

To release its dye, henna needs warm, humid and acidic environment. It takes its own time to release its dye. Also it should be well rinsed to remove it from scalp and hair properly. You should protect your hands with gloves while applying henna on hair as it stains skin and clothing also.

Preparing hair for henna Application:

Though hair does need any prior preparation but still if you follow certain recommendation, it will be helpful while applying henna on hair. If you want to condition your hair with henna, then do not pre-wash your hair, especially people with very dry hair.  Pre-washing means stripping hair of its natural oils. You will be benefited more if you do not pre-wash hair as henna seals natural oils present in hair. If conditioning is your priority rather than coloring, then you can apply oil for deep conditioning.

Otherwise if you want excellent coloring too, then do not apply oil before applying henna, as oil buildup in hair is a hindrance in having proper coloring of hair.

Another important thing to be remembered is to avoid scratching your scalp with fingers or comb prior to henna application as it can lead to broken skin of scalp. You should not apply henna before it gets healed.

Before applying henna, you should go for harvest test for the color of hair.
Apply henna paste to a layer of hair, separated with the help of comb. Leave it for three-four hours. You can see its color on harvested hair before applying it to whole head.

Preparing henna paste:

You should prepare henna paste with basic recipe, as there are many varied recipes. People add different other ingredients to basic henna according to what their hair needs. You should also prepare a mixture which suits your hair needs.

Take henna powder according to the length and volume of your hair. You can take 100 gm per foot of hair. Pour it in a bowl and mix it with lemon juice and water in equal quantities. Adding lemon juice to henna allows it to release its dye properly. Do not add hot water. Consistency of henna paste should be like pancake mix. Now cover the bowl with a plastic wrap and allow it to rest for 8 hours at place where temperature is between 75 to 85 degrees. This will allow optimum dye release of henna. You can keep this paste for up to 48 hours.   You can add few drops of tea tree, lavender, and rosemary essential oils to henna.

There is wonderful recipe for curing falling hair and dandruff. Take one and half cup henna, 1 egg, 1 tsp amla powder, one and half tsp coffee powder and tea leaves, one lemon, ½ cup curd and 10 drops oil. Mix all the ingredients well except egg and keep it for 12 hours. After that add egg and apply it. After one hour, wash it with shampoo.

Types of Hair

Which Hair Type Are You?

Hair Types: Different Categories

Human hair is classified in different categories. Hair of different people differs in color, diameter, length, texture, and their distribution in body. There are different hair types, classified according to the level of moisturizer present in them. To find out what type of hair you have, follow the given instructions. After second day of wash, rub a tissue on your scalp, if it gets a oil blot then you have got normal hair. If there is nothing on the tissue, then it is dry hair and if hair strands stick each other due to grease then you have oily hair.

Hair type: Dry Hair

Hair is dry because oil glands in scalp are inactive and they lack moisture. This can be natural condition and may get aggravated by exposure to the sun, using harsh shampoos and any chemical treatment.  Another reason for dry hair is blocking of pores by accumulation of oil on the scalp. They look dull and dry, split ends. Dry hair needs lot of care and nourishment. After shampooing, dry hair becomes frizzy. Before shampoo, ends look dry. This type of hair breaks off easily. Scalp feels itchy and dry. Sometimes, you can observe dry flakes of skin in the scalp.

Caring for dry hair should be part of daily regime. It should be massaged properly and gently with warm herbal oil at least thrice a week. To protect them from the action of chemicals and pollution, use mild shampoo. Avoid excess use of hair dryers and curlers on dry hair.

Hair type: Oily Hair

People with oily skin have oily hair generally. Hair becomes oily because of excessive secretion of oil from glands. Scalp also gets oily. Oily hair needs to be washed too often. You can wash them daily or every other day. For oily hair, oils and shampoos having henna and neem are very good. PH level of the scalp is maintained by applying herbal oils. To prevent excessive secretion of oil, one should avoid oily foods.

Hair Type: Balanced or normal hair

These are the ideal type of hair. These are shining, neither greasy nor dry. To maintain their health and shine, proper regular care and well balanced diet is a must.

Hair Type: Combination Hair

Combination hair has greasy scalp and hair with dry ends. Ends are split and lighter in color than the root hair. 
   
Hair type according to the Hair texture: Hair texture can be curly or straight. Curly hair may be wavy or may have medium to tight coils. Curly hair has too much variation due to its curl pattern. Curly hair is easy to work with. You have endless options to style them. Let us look into various types of hair.

Straight Hair: There is no curl or wave in straight hair and it is taken as the base to categories all hair. It is type 1 hair.  Straight hair is shiny and fine, which has no curls. Total absence of waves makes the light to reflect back and give shinier appearance to the hair. To maintain the health, shine and beauty of straight hair, proper care is must otherwise they look dull and damaged.

Wavy Hair: This is the second type of hair texture. This is type 2 hair and can further be classified as 2A/2B or 2C. Hair of type 2A is fine and soft while 2B type of hair are medium textured. Type 2C hair is coarse, thick and frizzy. Hair Type 2 shows natural “S” type pattern. This type is the most versatile to work with. You can get them straight or you can have tight curls also.

Medium Curly Hair: Hair of this type has tight curls. There is a lot of volume in these hair and can have different styles. These hairs are strong but not as shiny as straight hair as they do not reflect light. When wet, they tend to shrink a bit. Curls of these hair are quite spring like, if you stretch them; they come back to their original position.  To get them straight, is quite a challenging task. This type of hair can be further categorized as 3A, 3B and 3C.Pattern in this type of hair has loose curls while in type 3B hair, and curls are tighter. 3C type of hair has tighter curls rather show kinky waves.

Kinky Coiled hair: Type 4 hairs are kinkier than the hair of type 2 and type 3. These hairs appear coarse and thick but actually they are fine.  There is “S” pattern in type 4A hair and type 4B and 4C have zigzag pattern in them. This hair breaks easily, while combing. You should apply good quality conditioners to get them smoother look as they get easily damaged.

Beauty Quiz - Cream-to-Powder Foundation

Who should avoid cream-to-powder foundation?

A. Women with oily skin
B. Women with normal skin
C. Women with dry skin
D. Women with combination skin




CORRECT ANSWER: B, C, & D. Avoid cream-to-powder foundation unless you're really oily. If your skin is combination, normal or dry, the product will suck all the moisture out of it as it evaporates. 

Beauty Quiz - Natural Teeth Whiteners

Which of these are natural teeth whiteners?

A. Green tea

B. Strawberries

C. Lemons

D. Bananas

CORRECT ANSWER: B and C. Strawberries and lemons both naturally whiten teeth. But prevention is key for a clean, white smile! Ward off stains by brushing after each meal or cuppa joe. 

Beauty Mistakes that Add 10 Years

Some beauty mistakes can really cost you a lot and make you look worse than you were. Do you want a think like this? I think – NO, that is why leading makeup artists are here to share their secrets with you. So you are welcome to discover top 3 mistakes that add you 10 years:

• thick foundation

When you have too much foundation you actually look much older than you are. When you have applied your foundation use a napkin to take off the excess. The more skin people can see the better.

• bright lipstick

Red, fuchsia and other bright lipsticks will look really poor on thinning and aging lips. You’d better choose a lipstick of a natural colour or a natural gloss.

• eyeliner on the lower lashes

This trick will make your eyes look smaller.

Some Beauty Secrets for Teens

When you only start discovering the whole secrets of makeup you should be very attentive in order to know where reality is. Here are 5 beauty secrets every teen should be aware of:

• no foundation

Avoid foundation, especially if you have acne. Foundation will only worsen the situation. Use concealers.

• acne

If you have acne then don’t even think to take care of it on your own – go to dermatologist.

• try

Try everything before you are about to buy it.

• sunscreen

Never skip a sunscreen – this particular cream takes care of your skin, apply it even if is rather cloudy outside.

• line

Don’t line the inside on your eye – it will look unnatural and make your eyes smaller than they actually are.
Good luck!

2 in 1 Shampoos - Do They Really Work?

Question: Do 2-in-1 Shampoos & Conditioners Work?

 

Answer: They do for those of us with normal, healthy hair. But if you have oily hair, you don’t need the added conditioning and if you have dry hair, the moisturizing agents in these 2-in-1 products are not enough. You need to use a separate, creamy (rather than clear) conditioner.

Fix Flat and Frizzy Hair This Summer

Every summer, you may notice your hair grows limp. Perhaps it becomes ultra-frizzy or your color seems to get brassy. You're suffering from the typical woes of summer. Fortunately, there are a ton of products on the market created to combat bad summer hair. Here are a few our favorite tips to fix flat and frizzy hair in summer:

Flat head Humidity can take a toll on fine hair in summer causing your hair to wilt. Instead of piling on the product, we suggest:
1. Pulling hair back in a loose bun on the nape of your neck or if your hair isn't long enough, pulling it into a cute little ponytail.
2. Get highlights. Keep in mind that coloring hair causes the strands to plump up. Lightening hair in summer actually adds body. We suggest a few highlights around the face.
3. Invest in the right products. For just-at-the-beach waves, spritz on a great salt spray then scrunch hair (or make your own with sea salts and water). For even more body, sprinkle a dry shampoo (or baby powder if you're blonde) at the crown and roots. It soaks up moisture.

The frizzies Dry hair sops up the moisture and can cause frizzies. Here are some tips to fix them:
1. Keep hair moisturized with a deep conditioning once a week.
2. Let washed hair air dry. Blowdrying only causes more frizz.
3. To tame frizzies, you'll need the right products. Invest in a straightening balm, shine serum and gel to keep hair moisturized.
4. Hide the frizz with a loose bun, gorgeous!

Sun or chlorine-damaged hair The sun, chlorine and salt water can wreck havoc on your hair color. Here's how to fix:
1. Wear a hat or bandana (ala Angelina Jolie) in the sun.
2. Invest in sunscreen shampoos and products. There are a ton of new ones on the market, at all prices.
3. Before swimming, rinse hair with tap water. This will cut down on salt and chlorine absorption, according to US Weekly magazine (July 24, 2006).

What Causes Split Ends?

Question: What Causes Split Ends?

Answer: Split ends are caused by damage done by:

blowdryers
curling irons
straightening irons
hair coloring products

You can keep split ends in check with proper hair maintenance: Trim, trim, trim. What you don't want to happen is have your hair split all the way up the shaft, rendering that hair ruined. To keep hair conditioned in the meantime, you'll need to deep condition once a week.

Tame split ends with a styling cream and if it's really time for a haircut, pulling hair back in a loose bun (my favorite trick) will hide all those nasty ends.

How to Be a Girly Girl

from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit

Become a girly girl or a trendy girl! Change pants into a skirt, Change a shirt into a cute shirt! Turn shoes into heels! Turn a ponytail into a Bun! Change anything you want by just following the steps!

Steps

1. Substitute clumsiness and jerky movements with graceful and fluid actions. You'll feel like a fake if you just clump along while walking. True "girly girls" sort of look like they're floating.
   
2. Buy clothing that always fits and gives you a waist.
   
3. Have a sense of style. Being in fashion is a must. Try to read more fashion magazines to learn what kinds of clothing go well together and how to put together a classy outfit. Be sure to create your own fashion and have your own style, because it's not right to wear something that just isn't you. It's often better to have a basic personal style than to always be chasing the latest "fad" look.
   
4. Take care of your skin. Skin should be well cared for and clear of imperfections. Wash your face everyday and remember to wear sunscreen or shade hats. Try to give yourself a mask facial once a week.
   
5. Remember: makeup usually makes you look polished. Lip gloss and mascara is perfect for everyday wear. You can also wear cheek tints and eye shadow, if you want. Foundation makes your skin look flawless, but too much can look fake. If you can't use makeup, don't worry, your face is already pretty. Use perfume like ones that smell like say tangerine, strawberry, coconut, etc. If you can't use perfume, at least use nice smelling deodorant.
   
6. Groom yourself every day. A good grooming routine everyday, is taking a shower, and shaving. Brush your teeth twice and floss at least once a day. Apply body lotion. The last step is perfume. Pick a custom scent for yourself to be your trademark.
   
7. Have good hygiene. Remember to always be clean: run a comb through your hair, keep your nails dirt-free and neat, brush your teeth and bathe/shower. When spraying perfume, be sure to use just enough, but not too much. Excessive use of perfume isn't attractive and does not improve your hygiene, despite popular belief. Being clean is important; being grubby isn't girly and isn't ladylike. Never have greasy hair. It is gross and very trashy.
   
8. Take care of your nails as well. Treat yourself to a pedicure/manicure, and make sure to keep from biting your nails, picking at them, etc. People notice your hands more than you think, and jagged nails don't look very nice. Try to go to a nail salon to get your nails done. If you can't, just do it by yourself or with a family member. If this is your first time being a girly-girl-in-training, try not to use dark colors like black. Use girly colors like pink, purple, etc.
   
9. Look after your hair. Make sure you comb it with a wide toothed comb or a brush, wash it every day or every other day, depending on your hair type, and don't use too many hair products. Straightening your hair every day could cause serious damage, so use a heat protection spray! You can also go for soft curls. Formal (regular) buns and messy buns are cute too.
   
10. Keep in tip-top shape. Don't eat too much dessert. It would be smart to eat low-fat (or fat-free) foods. Exercise daily. However, this doesn't mean starve yourself. You don't have to be stick thin. As long as you're healthy, you're fine!
    
11. Use mostly pastel colors such as pink and baby blue. Especially pink. Purple is a very pretty color as well. However, you can still wear, red, green, black, etc. Just because you're a girly girl doesn't mean you have to wear pink or purple all the time.
    
12. Have a bright personality, bubbly and happy. Don't giggle all the time, because people will find that really annoying. Instead, make other people laugh, and be really cute. Don't take yourself too seriously. Be sweet and friendly, do not yell too much.
    
13. Get girly clothes - skirts, cute shirts, accessories, jeans, cute shorts...anything bright is good. Make an effort to look around. When you first start coming out of your "comfort" zone you won't like anything and will keep saying "no" to everything you see. Go to every store you can. You might get tired of walking around, but just looking is a big step! Go with your friends who have style or with somebody who has any style different than yours! Let them help you, but develop your own style and don't just copy theirs.
    
14. Wear jeans that fit. Don't wear low cut jeans if you don't feel comfortable, but make sure your jeans fit you and are not tight or baggy. A belt is okay, but the fit says it all. Try on lots of brands, styles, cuts, and sizes. Not every size jean will fit the same depending on the brand. The same goes with shirts. Not tight, not baggy. If your shirt is so tight you can see your bra or you have trouble getting your shirt off of your back, then it's too tight. To see if the shirt is too small, raise your arms up. If your stomach shows when you do this, then the shirt may be too small. Things like camisoles are supposed to fit tight.
    
15. Stick to nice colors, nothing to violent or something that stands out too much. Nice colors would be anything light, clean and fresh looking. Nice outfits-jeans and shirts that suit you, skirts and tank tops, that kind of thing, leggings are nice too. Pair things up with a pair of shoes that fit and go with the outfit, and maybe a simple, plain chain and bracelet. Earrings can be a little long if you want-but nothing that is too violent.
    
16. Keep your teeth nice and white. There are several ways to get the perfect dazzling smile. If your teeth are crooked, don't shy away from braces. Just think of them as jewelry for your teeth! For whitening, you can either do it yourself at home with a store-bought product (such as crest white strips) or go to a dentist that also has expertise in the area of cosmetic dentistry to get them professionally whitened.
    
17. Be romantic. Girliness is also associated with romance sometimes. Be sure to read/write romance novels and develop a keen interest in poetry. You can also make this your music style by listening to love songs.
    
18. Learn to talk well. Swearing your head off or talking really loudly in an accent people can hardly make out is most definitely unattractive, and not lady like. Talking well is quite an art. Find a good tone so that people can hear you without straining their eardrums or covering their ears. A medium tone is best. Speak very clearly. If you're talking in a strong accent, not many will understand you.
    
19. Stop swearing. It may be hard to cut out, but swearing is one of the worst things you could do if you're trying to be ladylike. Try making a deal with your friends about not swearing for a day. Just think about proving to everyone you have the will power and self control to actually control and think about what comes out of your mouth. If you're a person who swears loads, this is not a ladylike thing. Definitely say things like "shoot" and "idiot". Try not to use bad words like "crap" or "moron". They're not okay. Try to make very calm and civil comebacks, not the regular old stuff. It'll take practice, but it's a huge step towards being ladylike and girly.
    
    
    1. Take care of your nails as well. Treat yourself to a pedicure/manicure, and make sure to keep from biting your nails, picking at them, etc. People notice your hands more than you think, and jagged nails don't look very nice. Try to go to a nail salon to get your nails done. If you can't, just do it by yourself or with a family member. If this is your first time being a girly-girl-in-training, try not to use dark colors like black. Use girly colors like pink, purple, etc.
       
20. Be graceful. This is a difficult step, but also a crucial one. Being graceful doesn't mean you have to hate sports and walk on tip toe. Just make sure you walk with your head up, shoulders rolled back and your back straight. Don't swagger, or swing your hips. It looks exaggerated and weird. Don't swing your arms either - keep them by your side.
    
21. Have good taste in clothing: Be modest in clothing and avoid clothing of bad taste. Extremely low necklines, too short skirts, belly-bearing tops and revealing clothing can make a girl look like she does not respect her body and herself. Shirts with inappropriate sayings, logos can make a girl look like she's desperate for attention. The posh are not desperate for attention.
    
22. Don't stuff your face with food - chew your food and don't make any noises or gulp it down. Don't take huge bites either - just normal ones. Avoid eating anything that could get messy and sticky. Don't slouch when you're sitting in a chair-press your back against it and press your feet against the floor. Avoid folding your arms too-it gives off a "Get lost" vibe, and can make you look unsure about who you are and where you stand. Try not to put your hands in your pockets too much either. Just practice keeping them by your sides. It feels awkward, but actually looks completely normal.
    
23. Hang out with gal pals. Girls love the mall, shopping, and almost anything associated with beauty. Get a group of friends and have a shopping spree, makeovers, a sleepover, a bake sale or any girl-related activity.
    
24. Keep a diary. Draw girly stuff in it, like hearts, other cartoon characters, flowers and write poems and stories and so on.
    
25. Girly girls always want to be the center of attention. So try being out there, but don't get into too much drama.
    
26. Be organized. If you are organized, you'll always be able to find the things you're looking for.And being disorganized is unladylike.
    
27. Watch shows and channels on TV, like MTV and Teen Nick. Reality shows are in with girly girls.
    
28. Always have a cute purse on your arm.
    
29. If you curl your eyelashes you don't always have to wear mascara
    
30. Always be nice and generous. Having a selfish and nasty attitude towards others will drag you very far away from being ladylike. Always have a smile on your face, and be willing to let people borrow things from you. Be nice to everyone, even people who you think are losers, because nobody is a loser and everyone is a human being. Everyone deserves a chance, so make sure you give it to them. Don't exclude people from games, gifts, or secrets, keep your promises and don't gossip. Don't be mean or hot headed-always keep your cool.
    
31. NEVER, EVER let anyone mess with you. If someone is bullying you in any matter, you do NOT put up with it. It is disgusting behavior, and you don't let ANYONE walk all over you. This is the time to unleash the nasty.
    
32. Have a few possible comments to respond with if someone is insulting you. If you cannot think of anything, the insults will come depending on the person. Always be nice to other people, unless you have something against them.
    
33. Make sure your belongings are neat. Make sure you label and cover all of your school and text books. Try just covering them with clear contact paper-it looks a lot neater. If you really like patterned contact paper, try the metallic looking ones that come in red, silver, blue and gold. Label your things and look after them to make sure they don't get lost or damaged. Buy some nice pencils and pens-a nice, fancy pen or a cute colored pencil. Make sure you always have enough of everything-constantly asking to borrow things isn't very lady like. When buying a school bag, go for light and neutral colors and posh brands-stuff that's good quality. Don't buy anything in dark colors like navy blue or black.
    
34. Concentrate in School. It's important to be looked on as intelligent at school. Try hard in every single subject and class you take, and always hand in homework ON TIME. Don't talk during class-you have loads of time for that later. Don't pass notes either-it gets very embarrassing if you're caught. Ask questions and participate in class discussions. Try to get involved with the school and its' activities, too. Reading up on background information about a topic you're studying is good too, and can actually be interesting. Help others if they're struggling, and don't suck up to your teachers.
    

Tips

• Try not to worry what others think!
  
• Say more hi than hey. It's more girly.
  
• Never contemplate releasing any form of gas from your body in front of anyone under any circumstances.
  
• Remember, wear lots of pink! Combine it with other colors, for example white, or even black. These are the colors that work best with pastels.
  
• Sparkles are great! But don't over-do it. Sparkly lip-gloss, or hair sparkles are fine.
  
• Keep your grades as neat as your wardrobe.
  
• Some pretty hairstyles are french braids, loose pigtails, messy buns, and The Fishtail Braid. If you're sick of your everyday hair, get it layered or go for a cute, girly cut. Ask your hair dresser what they think would suit you.
  
• Make sure your teeth are in good shape, not stained, and breath smelling good.
  
• A true girly girl knows that a purse is a must. Your purse should have the basics: lip gloss, mints/gum, perfume, a nail file, & whatever else you think you need!
  
• A girly girl must not talk so loud and keep a pace of her speaking.
  
• Have a good posture when sitting or standing.
  
• Be polite to everyone you meet.
  
• Don't wear too much makeup, just stick with your basics: lip gloss, mascara, and eye shadow (but not too much: it will make you look like a clown and you are trying too hard).
  
• A girly girl should not have too much hair on her legs(a little is OK), but no hair on underarms.
  
• Get some lip glosses and cute jewelry that suits you but don't go over the top.
  
• Wear both lipstick and lip-gloss. First add a base coat of lipstick and then add some good smelling and sparkly lip-gloss to help it shine!
  
• Make sure your hair is neat ALL the time! Set it in a different hairstyle everyday, to make everyone dazzled. Don't always leave your hair open. Braid it! Curl it! Straighten it! Tie it!
  
• Smile! No girl will be completed without a smile!
  
• Be nice to others even though sometime they won't be nice to you cause it feels good to know your a better person.
  
• When at school, always have a organized locker or desk.
  
• Wear little pink clips in your hair and wear dresses and mainly bright colored stuff.
  
• At school , keep some lip-gloss with you at all times, and maybe a small tin of face moisturizer. You never know..you MIGHT just get a pimple or even worse, a spot during the day!
  
• Don't become snobby or stuck-up, even if it seems like a good idea. It's not. Stick to your friends, be pleasant, and, as before mentioned, give everyone a chance.
  
• Don't do anything to get you in trouble. Try not to break too many serious rules, and always think about the consequences of your actions before you actually carry them out. You never know-it might just save you an unlady like detention.
  
• Alternately, you could skip gender roles and just be a person.
  
• If your planing to be a girly girl dont start in the middle of the week!you dont wanna be goth one day then all cute the next day that will give you the wanna-be trait and that's absolutely horrible start your training Friday when you come home from school then you will start a fresh new girly week then people will think you changed. if people ask what happened to you just say a little white lie im being my self but dont lie at all to much or people will think your fake.
  

Warnings

• If the old you is good, then there is no need to change.
  
• Don't be masculine.
  
• Protect your name.
  
• Don't fall for the commercialism trap of 'needing' the latest fad.
  
• Don't get dirty or muddy.
  
• Try to be a good person cause you don't want to be disliked.
  
• Try to keep your voice soft and light instead of screaming and yelling.
  
• Any sport is good, but volleyball is the best for girls. Soccer is the next best sport. You can get muddy, but who cares? You take a nice shower afterward.
  
• Never bite your nails!
  
• Always stay calm around boys, and never be scared to talk.
  
• Have great posture, or sorta lean on ur hip or against a wall (always looks cute)
  
• Some people may dislike you or call you stuck-up or nerdy. If you know you've done nothing wrong or nasty, simply ignore them. They're trying to bring you down, so don't let them.
  
• Be intelligent. A girly girl should have good topics to talk about . So study about things that you find interesting and important for life. Read books and improve your vocabulary, and don't use the word "like" all the time; it's a sign of poor education and nervousness. People will admire you because you're smart and have confidence that may be very convenient to you.
  
• Tattoos and Body Piercings- Appearances convey a strong message to others; you can be judged by an individual or right before an event that will play a prominent role in your future (e.g. a prospective employer, acquiring a higher position in a reputable company, etc.). Therefore, take careful consideration when deciding if it is a good ideal for you to get visible tattoos or body piercings. Even though a person’s outward appearance does not automatically show his or her true inner qualities, appearances can reflect how a person is willing to be perceived by the world. Also keep in mind that although tattoos and piercings are individual expressions, they can be permanent or difficult (even costly) to remove if you change your mind in the future. If you are in doubt about how tattoos and piercings may impact you in the future, forget about getting them and find other ways to show self expression, such as creating works of art, poetry, hobbies, etc.
  
• Value your virtues. If you have any good skill or kind of talent, such as drawing, or dancing, singing or playing any musical instrument, do not hide it, work it. Let people see how good you are by exposing your pictures, or maybe playing a musical instrument in front of someone. If you're good at acting, look for a part in any play at theater.
  

Things You'll Need

• Shiny lip gloss,or makeup kit.
  
• Nice brand of teen clothing (such as American eagle, Abercrombie,Aeropostale, Hollister).
  
• Girly accessories (such as head bands, necklaces, earrings).
  
• Make up (such as mascara, lip gloss, eye shadow)
  
• Purses to match your outfit (preferably designer)
  
• A cute pairs of shoes
  
• The latest fashions
  
• Dresses/Mini skirts (note: you don't always have to wear stuff like that since you can wear jeans to but not that much).
  
• Nice girly smelling perfumes.
  
• you will look ridelous around boy so it not the end of the world
  
• Flat irons, hot rollers, Barrel curlers, ringlet curlers, and crimpers
  

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Beauty Quiz - Lip Balms that Prevent Chapping

What's the best kind of lip balm to prevent chapping?

A. Petroleum jelly
B. Flavored
C. Cocoa Butter
D. Tinted



CORRECT ANSWER: C, Cocoa butter. Some common ingredients in lip balm can actually have an adverse effect. Mineral oil (petroleum jelly) creates an artificial film on your lips, signaling your skin to stop producing lipids, while funky flavors, perfumes, and colors can also dry out skin. To prevent chapping, look for natural-oil-infused balms or those with shea and cocoa butter.  

Beat the Heat Summer Deals from YesStyle #3

With Summer approaching close, we decided to give you some great deals for the summer from YesStyle. 

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Now don't worry, the links are safe, and yes we are affiliated with YesStyle to get paid for those that buy anything on their site, and there are no ripoffs because we have some goodies that we buy from their site too!

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Ruch-Sleeve Round-Neck Top 
Small and Medium - $15.00

Comments: I don't know how they managed to keep shoulder pads trendy, but this top is really cute! If your looking for a simple top, with a little flair of sweet and innocence, this is THE TOP for you!

Material and Care Information
Material: Cotton, Polyester
Color: Raspberry
Wash care: Hand Wash, Machine Wash

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The best thing about YesStyle is the very unique "Asian" Inspired Fashion that would be a great accessory for any Diva. Most of the items are One Size Fit All, which are really great to adapt your own style!

Tips for Shopping at the Mall

Here are Ten Tips for Shopping!

1. Shop by yourself or bring along a totally trusted, stylish friend (or your oh-so fashionable mom, in my case!)
2. Use the three-way mirror. What may look fabulous from the front could look totally drab from the back.
3. Dress/beautify for shopping so you don't look like a troll in the mirrors. Stick with your everyday makeup and jewelry.
4. Set a budget and don't budge!
5. Yeah, you're a junior: so what? If you wear a size 4 or smaller, try shopping in Girls' departments. For all sizes, the Boys' dept. has fabulous basics: tees, buttondowns, sweaters, etc.
6. Try a new store each time at the mall and shop out of your price range (under or over ) to find new looks.
7. Touch, touch touch. Judge an item by it's "feel."
8. Always try on and make no exceptions.
9. Don't be in a hurry: allot enough time.
10. Make sure you have on the right undergarments, especially for formal dresses, camisoles, etc.

Beat the Heat Summer Deals from YesStyle #2

With Summer approaching close, we decided to give you some great deals for the summer from YesStyle. 

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Sleeveless Leopard Print Chiffon Babydoll Top 
One Size Fits All - $13.50

Comments: Such thin fabric but it will definitely be something lightweight and cool for fun in the sun. Hyori thought it might be wise to have some cute shorts to go with the top even though it looks like it can go it alone without the bottoms. I think it would be great as a slip on over top of a bathing suit if your at the park or on the beach.

Material and Care Information
Material: Polyester
Color: Black, Coffee
Wash care: Hand Wash, Machine Wash

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The best thing about YesStyle is the very unique "Asian" Inspired Fashion that would be a great accessory for any Diva. Most of the items are One Size Fit All, which are really great to adapt your own style!

Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas Call it Quits

NOOOO!! No!! Our favorite teen couple, Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas have reportedly broken up after going public with their relationship only a couple of months ago. It’s the end of Jemi. We are heartbroken!

The two will still be hitting the road together this summer with their “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam” world tour, which starts in Dallas on July 27. So sad, so awkward. According to some sources, Jemi broke up because Joe did not like the way Demi was always talking to the press about their relationship.

And there’s more. Other not-so-reliable sources even claim Joe’s father was the one to break up with Demi for Joe and he did it over the phone. OMG! We hope this is not true. Poor Demi!

Beat the Heat Summer Deals from YesStyle #1

With Summer approaching close, we decided to give you some great deals for the summer from YesStyle. 

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Now don't worry, the links are safe, and yes we are affiliated with YesStyle to get paid for those that buy anything on their site, and there are no ripoffs because we have some goodies that we buy from their site too!

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Striped Halter Top 
One Size Fits All - $13.50

Comments: To be honest Mina liked the amount of play you can accessorize with this garment. The model is sporting a layered look that would make the top stand out no matter what size you are. Sometimes it is hard to find something that would go great with stripes and this is no exception. Try to use a simple color behind this top and throw on a pair of denim shorts or jeggings and you are good to go!

Material and Care Information
Material: Cotton, Polyester
Color: Black and White
Wash care: Hand Wash, Machine Wash

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The best thing about YesStyle is the very unique "Asian" Inspired Fashion that would be a great accessory for any Diva. Most of the items are One Size Fit All, which are really great to adapt your own style!

Twilight Eclipse Preview

Here is a brand new action-filled TV spot for the third movie of The Twilight Saga, “Eclipse”.

Eye Makeup for Eye Color

Eye Makeup For Blue Eyes
If you want to play it safe with your eye makeup, blue eyed beauties can get great results using colors of gray, violet, deep blue or taupe. In fact, if you choose a blue slightly darker than your eye’s color, it will make your eyes appear even brighter. Be sure if you use bright colors like blue or violet that you do so sparingly. Too much blue on the eyelid will only make you look like an 80s rock princess. For those who do want to punch up their eye makeup risk factor, silver, turquoise and fuchsia can be great additions to the eye area.

Eye Makeup For Brown Eyes
Brown eyed girls who want to go for a classic look should stick metallic colors like bronze, copper or champagne and can also safely try browns, beige or khaki. If they want to add a little flair to their face, they can be bold and try tangerine, hot pink, lime or royal blue.

Eye Makeup For Green/Hazel Eyes
Those with mysterious green or hazel eyes can find flattering results when using a shade in colors like brown, apricot, purple, plum, khaki or pine green. These colors can brighten green or hazel eyes and are ideal for all times of the day. Those who seek a modern twist or who like to play it less than safe might want to go for colors of gold, lime or bright purple on the eyelid, however.

Eye Makeup For All Eye Colors
There are a few eye shadow makeup colors appropriate for any eye color. For a classic look, ladies of any eye color can try navy, charcoal, or silver. Silver can work to highlight the eye and brow areas and accentuate those who find their eyes are their best feature.

Why Get a Summer Job

This may be a little early, but its better to look for a summer job right now!

5 Reasons to Look for a Summer Job

You may have heard all kinds of negative stuff — again! — about this summer's job market. It's true that jobs for teens can be tough to find. But they are out there. So go for it. If you don't land the job you want (or even any job), you'll still gain something from the process.

1. You'll develop your interview skills. The more jobs you apply for, the better you'll get at interviewing. Learning how to come across well in an interview is a skill you'll use forever. It helps with everything from getting into college to landing a full-time job when the time comes.
2. You'll get better at coping with rejection. It's unlikely you'll get the first job you interview for. Rejection is a fact of life, and there's no denying it can be hard to handle. The good news is, the more we face rejection and learn to deal with the feelings that go with it, the easier it becomes to get past the hurt and bounce back.
3. You'll learn something about yourself. Did you take a job that wasn't your first choice? You might discover a new skill or interest you never knew you had. Get offered the perfect job? Feel your self-esteem soar! Even if you don't really love your job but need to save for a new car or college, you'll learn that you can stick with something you don't particularly like to reach a goal that's important to you. And if nothing works out? You may decide to start your own business.
4. You'll push the limits of your comfort zone. Yes, it's a lot easier to sit home doing the same stuff you always do. But going out job-hunting can push you out of that comfort zone into a whole new experience. And you never know what you might find. Did you pass by a great new store on your way to submit an application? Did your interviewer do something totally wacky, like take off his shoes and put his feet on the desk? Even if all you come home with are some crazy stories, it's worth it.
5. You'll face less competition. The word's out that summer jobs are hard to find. So lots of teens will give up without even trying. If potential applicants remove themselves from the process, it ups your odds of landing a job. And, if you don't get the job you want, volunteer. It's a great way to gain experience and add something to your résumé, whether for college applications or future jobs.

The bottom line with summer jobs is to just go for it. Try something new. You have nothing to lose and lots to gain.

Reviewed by: D'Arcy Lyness, PhD
Date reviewed: March 2010

Skin Care Tips

Here are some tips to help prevent breakouts and clear them up as fast as possible:

* Wash your face twice a day (no more) with warm water and a mild soap made for people with acne. Gently massage your face with circular motions. Don't scrub. Overwashing and scrubbing can cause skin to become irritated. After cleansing, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommends applying an over-the-counter (no prescription needed) lotion containing benzoyl peroxide. This will decrease oil and bacteria.
* Don't pop pimples. It's tempting, but here's why you shouldn't: Popping pimples can push infected material further into the skin, leading to more swelling and redness, and even scarring. If you notice a pimple coming before a big event, like the prom, a dermatologist can often treat it for you with less risk of scarring or infection.
* Avoid touching your face with your fingers or leaning your face on objects that collect sebum and skin residue like your phone. Touching your face can spread the bacteria that cause pores to become inflamed and irritated. To keep bacteria at bay, wash your hands before applying anything to your face, such as treatment creams or makeup.
* If you wear glasses or sunglasses, make sure you clean them frequently to keep oil from clogging the pores around your eyes and nose.
* If you get acne on your body, try not to wear tight clothes. They don't allow skin to breathe and may cause irritation. Scarves, headbands, and caps can collect dirt and oil, too.
* Remove your makeup before you go to sleep. When buying makeup, make sure you choose brands that say "noncomedogenic" or "nonacnegenic" on the label. Throw away old makeup that smells or looks different from when you first bought it.
* Keep hair clean and out of your face to prevent additional dirt and oil from clogging your pores.
* Protect your skin from the sun. It may seem like a tan masks acne, but it's only temporary. A tan can cause the body to produce extra sebum, which may worsen your acne, not improve it. Tanning also causes damage to skin that will eventually lead to wrinkles and increase your risk of skin cancer.

2 Year Old Girl Sings Justin Bieber's "Baby"

This 2 year-old baby girl gives a fantastic performance of Justin Bieber’s “Baby“. Justin was so impressed with this little girl that he tweeted this video with the caption, “looks like we found our backup singer. SHE IS INCREDIBLE!!”

Justin Bieber Seen at Dinner with Miley Cyrus!

Earlier this week, the tween world went into a tizzy when Justin Bieber was spotted at dinner with Miley Cyrus.

The latter claims the pair is just working on a "side project," but is this code? Should Liam Hemsworth be worried?

No and no, Bieber says. On today's Ellen DeGeneres Show, the young heartthrob referred to the evening and said he and Cyrus are "just hanging out! If you look on the Internet, you'll see other girls that I hang out with."

Bieber added that he's "not really" dating anyone.