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Henna, Used, Ceremonies, Art, Also

Henna, Used, Ceremonies, Art, Also
Henna also known as Mehandi has been used to decorate young women’s bodies as part of marriage celebrations from ancient time say, it is about 5000 years old tradition. Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Jews etc. in their marriage ceremonies decorate the bride with Henna. It is used in sacred and ritualistic ceremonies not just in India but also gained popularity in other parts of the world as a beautiful art. The night of Henna is celebrated by most groups in Middle East countries and Asia-pacific region where henna is grown naturally with hot and dry weather conditions. Mehandi art or henna is a temporarily done on the body with naturally prepared paste.

Makeup and lead poisoning in the 18th century | Object Retrieval Entry: There was a high incidence of lead-poisoning in the 18th century because of the fashion for red and white lead makeup and powder see - The 18th Century Hair and Cosmetics in the eighteenth century As transport became more organised, local shops could keep supplies of foreign goods, cosmetics and wigs included; and out-of-town people could paint themselves as easily as courtiers; the growth of cities at this time signalled the arrival of a new moneyed class. Although this era was known as the Age of Enlightenment, most fashionable men and women poisoned themselves with red and white lead make-up and powder. Throughout this Century men and women continued to whiten their faces and applied bright pink rouge, from Spanish wool. Women’s eyebrows were plucked thin, pencilled high and curved, or shaved and replaced, the eyebrow could be of any colour and it could be placed anywhere, false eyebrows were used and made from mouse skin. Bibliography How to achieve the look Sponges/Brushes 1. Tips

Allure magazine: The Beauty Expert Sparkly Sharp and Fabulous 8 hair care treatments you can make yourself Eggs, yogurt and honey are, at first glance, all components of a tasty breakfast — but they also happen to be hair treatment ingredients, and affordable, all-natural ones at that. And they're not the only ones. Did you know, for instance, that the oils in avocados more closely resemble our own skin's oils than any product in the beauty aisle does? Or that the mild acidity in lemon is an effective — and gentler — alternative to chemical-laden products? Next time your locks need a lift, save money by using one of these kitchen fixes. For all hair types "The [raw] egg is really the best of all worlds," says Janice Cox, author of "Natural Beauty at Home". To use: For normal hair, use the entire egg to condition hair; use egg whites only to treat oily hair; use egg yolks only to moisturize dry, brittle hair, Cox says. For dull hair To Use: Massage 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt into damp hair and let sit for 20 minutes. For itchy scalp For limp or fine hair For dry or sun-damaged hair

6 secrets I learned at makeup artist school total-beauty TODAY Style TODAY Jan. 12, 2012 at 9:50 AM ET Totalbeauty.com / By Sharon Yi, TotalBeauty.com You could say that I have a love/hate relationship with makeup. But then there are those days when my liner refuses to go on straight, my bronzer makes me look like an Asian Snookie, or my lashes refuse to curl. I had one of those days last week, and after walking into work wearing two very different winged tips on my eyes, my editor assigned me a new story: Go to makeup school and write about it. Want to see the best techniques I picked up without spending the thousands of dollars (and crazy amount of time) it takes to go to makeup school yourself? Lesson No. 1: Spend some bucks on your tools At Napoleon Perdis' Makeup Academy in Hollywood, Rebecca Prior, NP's National Educator, begins the first lesson by introducing us to our tools. Here are the eight basic brushes you need: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Once you have your tools, you need to know how to hold them.

Trucos Caseros de Belleza | Beneficiosos Caseros de Belleza Muchas veces, las mujeres de hoy en día dejamos de hacernos algunos tratamientos de belleza por falta de tiempo para acudir a un salón de belleza. Os sorprendería saber todos los trucos y productos beneficiosos que podemos encontrar en casa. Para realizar un tratamiento de belleza facial en casa solo necesitas: Para comenzar el tratamiento es necesario que la piel este desmaquillada. ¿Cómo combatiremos las pieles cansadas? Un buen remedio para las pieles cansadas es aplicar finas láminas de pepino natural, este además tiene un gran efecto descongestivo y reafirmante. ¿Cómo hidrataremos las pieles más secas? Usaremos una mezcla de yogur y miel, con el que aportaremos gran cantidad de nutrientes. ¿Qué trucos caseros de belleza tenemos para el cuerpo? Y para el cuerpo.exfoliante de café natural. Actualmente estamos viendo que en muchos centros de belleza se realizan multitud de tratamientos naturales como pueden ser los tratamientos de café o la chocolaterapia. ¿Qué zona es más sensible?

Dorm Room Spa: 3 Easy DIY Beauty Recipes to Try - College Fashion Photo Credit It’s that taxing in-between time of the semester again – spring break is over, papers and projects are coming due, and finals are looming ahead. It’s clear that college students are stressed right now, and with that stress comes the need for relaxation. And what better way to unwind than by pampering yourself and indulging in some me-time? Of course, as college students, we can’t all afford to shell out for a trip to a high-end spa. 1. Photo Credit Olive oil isn’t just for cooking — it’s great for your hair, too! To give your hair a conditioning treatment, massage about 2 tablespoons of olive oil into your hair and scalp. Next, take a warm, damp towel and wrap it around your head and treated hair (“turban” it). Finally, rinse out the olive oil with shampoo. 2. This DIY mask, made of nutmeg, honey, and cinnamon, is calming and soothing for stressed-out skin – in addition, it smells absolutely amazing! The secret? 3. Photo Credit Your Thoughts?

EXPERT SECRETS | DIY Sugar&Wax - BEAUTY WOO ME - beauty tips, cosmetics makeup, lipstick, beauty blogs {Image from this etsy shop where you can buy sugar wax if you don't want to make it. We are not affiliated. I just like the way they look. Let me know if you buy the wax!} Hello lovely reader. If you have questions after reading this post, see my follow up post on DIY Sugar Waxing with answers to the most common questions asked... leave a comment if you have more questions... we'll answer it! DO YOU ever make your own beauty products? My favorite, though, is homemade sugar wax or DIY sugaring (whatever you cal it). It's so quick and easy, dirt cheap (you have all the ingredients stocked in your pantry already, swear), non-toxic, hurts less than both strip and hard wax, and rinses clean off, so you don't have sticky spots on your skin when finished; it doesn't clog your pores (Hello?! Sugar Wax Ingredients 2 cups sugar 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup lemon juice Seriously. Simmer all ingredients in sauce pan on medium-high heat until amber, but don't scorch. Clean yer skin where you're planning to wax.

Le Critique de Parfum Cindy Joseph starts modeling career with gray hair at 48 « Modelmode :: my journey through fashion modeling At 54 Cindy Joseph is as popular as ever appearing in countless ad campaigns and even her own fitness video. This mother of 2, 50+ fashion model did not get her start in her teens like many top fashion models, rather, she started her modeling career in her late 40′s by actually being “discovered” by an agent. Yes, at 49 Cindy got discovered when a casting agent approached her about doing a ad campaign for the young, hip and trendy, D&G. What seemed like a joke to her at first became her second career and this gray haired fashion model now commands top prices for her time. The following is from a CNN article about older fashion models and fashion icons. The French expression “woman of a certain age” refers to middle-age, and the French — and Europeans in general — have long appreciated the beauty of older women. But as 53-year-old Streep said that day: “America doesn’t reward people of my age, either in day-to-day life or for their performances.” booked.” Those instincts proved correct.

Tipps und Tricks gegen Akne, Pickel, Mitesser und Unreine Haut. 25 HairStyle TUTORIALS & EXTRAS! Looking GOOD! With the holidays also come a bunch of parties! Some of them are just family gatherings, some other ones are work related and some are hosted by great friends. Whatever the occasion is I think we ladies deserve to look good, regardless of our age, size or taste. So I put together for today’s Sunday Best 25 tutorials of hair-styles and some few other EXTRAS for inspiration! The Messy Side Updo. What I like about this hair is that you can wear it casually or dress it up with some cute hair pieces for a more formal look. I love it! tutorial The Gibson Tuck Elegant, simple, chic… perfection! Her beautiful hair makes me want to color mine… I love the red! tutorial EXTRA: Greenlicious! I thought it would be fun to throw in this list some eye makeup tutorials also. This color palette is perfect for the Holidays! It would look great with brown eyes also… How do I know? I have done it! tutorial The Side Chignon You La La! So pretty and romantic! tutorial Side Knot Two minutes and you look fabulous!

No.24 Arctic fairy (블루 메이크업/블루 화장법/겨울 메이크업/포니의 시크릿 메이크업북/포니 메이크업/포니 블로그) Arctic fairy -힘들게 만든 저의 소중한 자산이니 꼭 출처를 밝히고 가져가 주세요!- -남자 댓글은 정중히 사양하겠습니다!^^;- PONY의 Make-up 강좌, PONY의 review의 모방/무단재가공/무단도용 시 법적 조치를 받으실 수 있습니다. Pony's Make-up tutorials, reviews are protected under copyright. plagiarism or any illegal uses can take legal action. Copyright@ PONY All Right Reserved

DIY Beauty: Make Your Own Facial Scrubs for Any Skin Type Want to treat yourself to a little handmade spa action? Check out these facial scrub recipes for dry, normal, and oily skin! The best way to apply your scrub is to gently massage it on with a damp washcloth, and make sure you rinse your face thoroughly when you’re done. Also, don’t miss the easy toner recipe at the very bottom! A word of caution about these scrubs: you don’t want to exfoliate every day. Once or twice a week is just perfect for maintaining healthy, glowing skin! Dry Skin To help ease dry skin, you’ll want to gently exfoliate while also moisturizing. Normal Skin To gently moisturize and exfoliate normal skin, try mixing a bit of sugar and baking soda with enough sesame oil to form a paste. Oily Skin We knew oatmeal was good for your insides… who knew it was great for your face? No matter what your skin type, you might enjoy following this up with a soothing green tea toner.

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