The Top 5 Natural Menopause Remedies That Work!

If you have decided to take the natural path through menopause and are trying to choose from the vast array of herbal and natural remedies for menopause symptoms that are available, it can be very difficult to know which one is right for you and which one will be the most effective.
During your selection process, you need to weigh up the pros and cons of all options based on your own medical history and your own particular menopause symptoms.
To help you in this process, here are the Top 5 herbs and natural ingredients, proven to relieve menopausal symptoms. These remedies have not only undergone extensive clinical studies to measure their effectiveness as natural treatments for menopause and peri-menopause symptoms but have received positive reviews from significant numbers of real women who have benefitted from their use:

Menopause - Symptoms of High Estrogen During Menopause

In the simplest form, menopause is described as the cessation of menstruation in a woman's life. It's when a woman is no longer fertile and is unable to bear children. It's a milestone, rather than a condition. However, when a woman is premenopausal she may encounter a surge in estrogen. This is a condition referred to as estrogen dominance that can be treated with a boron or magnesium supplement.
Although a woman is considered menopausal only after one full year without a period, perimenopause can occur 3-5 years before the complete cessation of the menses. It is usually marked by several symptoms and one symptom is usually triggered by the other. For example, a woman may struggle with moodiness, but that will stem from disturbed sleep as a result of night flashes during the night.
Estrogen dominance can occur at any point in a woman's life, but no matter when it occurs it is considered a condition when estrogen levels increase to the point that it's higher than progesterone levels. During perimenopause progesterone levels tend to fall and so should estrogen, but when they don't women may experience several symptoms:

• Sluggish Metabolism
• Weight gain
• Decreased libido
• PMS
• High emotional sensitivity
• Headaches
• Mood swings
• Heavy Periods
• Breast Tenderness

How Important Is It That Fathers Take An Active Role In Their Daughters Lives?

With the rise in single parenting, have we fully understood the impact of a missing parent, namely the father. The father's role in the past has been the 'bringer of the bacon' whilst his wife took care of the children. Fathers were usually the one that were considered the disciplinarian, 'wait tip your father gets home' mantra. Yet, we cannot forget about the ideology that fathers teach their daughters about the type of relationship they may expect to have by shaping their perceptions about self and relationships. If these are some of the roles that fathers play, what happens to the female who is raised without her father?
Have we become too complacent about accepting that many fathers are not involved in their daughters lives? Have we allowed many women to decide what role if any, a father will play in their daughters lives? However, the more important question is what, if any is the impact on a fatherless female?
When a relationship ceases for whatever reason and there are children, the separating couple must rise above their own emotional war with each other to protect the emotions of their children. However, there are exceptions whereby a father is not involved in his daughter's life such as where sexual abuse has occurred. Some may argue that with the right support and treatment, any threat by a father may cease to continue for his child. This argument leans more towards the 'rights' of the father and reduces the impact of sexual abuse to the victim. Sexual abuse is not the only abuse that a father is deemed as dangerous to his daughter; he may not even directly abuse his child but the environment that is underpinned with violence within the home afflicts just as deeply.

4 Tips For Making Your Christmas Great

Some seasons of the year come with joy and others are just there for ceremonial purposes. Take for example Easter, when we celebrate the death and resurrection of the Savior and what He symbolized. People may not be as excited as they may be when celebrating Christmas. This season is full of joy both for the Christians and for the non-Christians.
For many people, Christmas is the ultimate season where they get to meet with all their loved ones and spend time together sharing good memories and catching up on past experiences as well personal progress in life. A Christmas party is ideal to help people capture the moment in an ambience of affection and joy. Here are some ways you may consider to use to make your Christmas party the best experience in years:

Get a venue
There are a number of venues that you can use for this event. Again, depending on personal preferences, it could be an indoor or outdoor party. Once you are decided on the kind of party you want, fish out venues from the internet while considering their ambience, price and accessibility. Do not pick a venue that is way off your budget or too cheap. Moderately pick a good choice that meets most of your preferences at fair costs.

Your Guide To Raising Your Self-Esteem

Self-esteem is how we feel about ourselves. The words we use to describe ourselves reflect whether our esteem is high or not. It has very little to do about how we or others see as the physical presentation but how we feel toward ourselves.
A person could have high esteem regarding their weight but to another, with the same height and weight, feelings may induce low self-esteem. With this in mind, it would be unfair to state that everyone should possess the same physical qualities as another. Magazine articles and pictures of super slim models induce a standard that states beauty is having this particular size. Beauty manufacturers make millions each year selling products that are supposed to make you feel a particular way. Lifestyle critics will have you believe that by not having what their values on how to live is below standard.
These organisations make their money on preying upon our self-esteem. If a standard was not epitomised, then people would not readily spend their cash buying these products to 'enhance' their features, to reach the epitome. However, you may feel a slight or monumental increase in your esteem if you were of perfect weight, of perfect complexion and lived in a fantastic house but even all this would not guarantee long lasting self-esteem; because self-esteem relies solely on your feelings. There are many people who appear to have all the attributes to being happy but are not. Why is this? It is because how they feel about themselves is what influences their self-esteem, not what they may or may not have. 

I Want to Build a Better Life

Building a better life can be difficult, there's no doubt about that.
Many people are more driven to stay comfortable and keep the "status quo" rather than make a dramatic change to their lives - even if that change is a positive one and it's ultimately for the better.
It takes a rare kind of attitude to consistently seek a better life no matter where you find yourself or where you are in your life. I personally hope to find myself looking for ways to improve up until the day I die.
To grow is to live. When that growth stagnates, we experience a kind of psychological death - we lose an important sense of meaning, purpose, and motivation in our lives.
What are you truly striving for? Do you know? Are you 100% happy the way your life is or are there things you can actually be doing to improve it?
These are questions we all need to ask ourselves on a daily basis. We're all striving for something - but what is it - what are the core values that we really want to live by?
The more you know the answer to those questions, the more capable you are of building a better life. But you can't get to a "better life" if you don't first know what "better life" actually means to you.
Of course, the definition of a "better life" is going to vary depending on the person. You need to find your definition.

4 Ways to Continue Looking Great and Keep Your Neck Warm

et us assume that you have taken full advantage of the scarf benefits and already have a few scarfs at home. Now the question turns to how exactly you are wearing that scarf. Hopefully not just half-hazardly draped around your neck. If you are no worries, I myself had the same attitude not long ago, this guide will help you find the right style for you.
There are four major ways to tie your scarf; the slip knot, the wraparound, the necktie, and the four in hand. They almost all look completely different, and some vary in difficulty. For instance, if you are in a hurry I would not suggested tying a four in hand knot.

The Slip Knot:
The Slip Knot is one of the simplest ways to tie and wear your scarf. Simply drape the scarf hanging around your neck with one end lower than the other. With the longer side of the scarf in hand pull it around the back of your neck and then back down through the loop you have created. Done! That's all it takes to tie a slip knot scarf.

Rediscovering Your Feminine Self

The spirit of femininity is generous, graceful, nurturing, supportive, sensitive, intuitive, and oriented towards love and care. Despite all of these wonderful attributes, feminine energy, especially as it pertains to sexuality, has been suppressed, condemned, and vilified on a global scale for thousands of years. It is no wonder, then, that so often we associate shame, fear, and guilt with sex and sexuality. Through reawakening our feminine energy, we can learn to celebrate our femininity in all its forms and bring greater joy and intimacy into our lives and with ourselves.
Reintegrating our spiritual and sexual selves is an important first step in rediscovering our feminine self. Our culture's separation of these two aspects may be an ill-conceived view and therefore counter to fostering well-being, health, and joy in our bodies, hearts, and spirits. When we bring conscious awareness to the integration of the sexual with the spiritual and the spiritual with the sexual, we return to a sense of wholeness within.

Self Acceptance - Lessons From My Hair Affair

For our diet and, indeed, in every aspect of our lives, we must remember to relax from the demands of the unrealistic ideal. For those trying to lose weight, you cannot be the Barbie. For those lifting weights, you cannot be the Governor of California. Accepting this principle first, can give you the peace of mind to love what you do have, lower frustration, and actually make weight loss easier in the long run!

A few years ago while driving to the drugstore I watched a family walk across the street. There was a woman who appeared to be in her 70's with a thick mass of black hair flowing down her back. Next to her was another woman 40ish with a thick mass of black hair flowing down her back. And walking with them, a teen with a thick mass of black hair flowing down her back, and alongside her was a girl about six years old with a thick mass of black hair flowing down her back.

The teen was pushing a pram. I craned my neck and observed a tiny baby tucked inside - no there was no flowing mass of black hair. But I could see little black tufts starting up and I was willing to bet what that would look like in the future.

I drove on to the drugstore feeling a bit gloomy. When I got to the store, I saw rows of hair beautification products. Products to pump up the volume, smooth, curl, add bounce. I had tried many of them in the past with maybe some improvement but not much. What I really needed was more hair. If any of those ladies walking would give me just a little bit of their hair I would really benefit and I doubt if they would miss it. I have baby fine blond hair. The kind that wilts in the heat, hangs limply in the rain and loses its style quickly.

Later that week, I happened to catch the talk show Maury. Women were on the show complaining about their hair. One young African American lady caught my attention. About 14 years old, she had wiry black hair. It sprouted out from her head and went all over the place. She cried as she told Maury that she had not had a comb in her hair in years because it got all tangled. I was shocked as she told Maury that insects landed in her hair and stayed there. And I thought I had problem hair.

Wear Perfume Like a Pro!

Here a few simple tips, from some of the pro's in the fashion and modeling industry on how to apply your perfume so that it lasts all day!

1. Put It On Early. Give your perfume time to fully develop by applying it at least an hour before going out to give the fragrance time to blend with your own skin's oils.

2. Layer the Fragrances. Use soaps and creams in the same scent as your perfume. If worn together the fragrance will last twice as long! Most stores will sell a complete line of products, including soaps, creams, and different moisturizers, in the same fragrance(s).

3. Seal the Scent. If you are using a scented moisturizer in addition to the perfume, apply the perfume first. This seals the alcohol in closer to your skin and as it evaporates the cream will "trap" the essence of the perfume fragrance.

4. Start With Your Feet. If you are wearing some cute strappy sandals, heels or open shoes, put a little perfume on the soles of your feet. As you walk, the friction will warm your feet and the scent will float upward. (Note: this does not work for closed shoes.)

Essential Makeup Brush Guide

Makeup can be a lot of fun to explore, and it's even more fun when you have a pleasant set of brushes to help you apply it. Makeup brushes are one of the most imperative, yet often forgotten essentials of beauty. They help you attain a professional look with even and precise coverage. It might be tough to decide what makeup brushes you need to purchase, especially if you are merely starting to use makeup for the first time. Here are some makeup brushes that every makeup lover needs in their beauty bin.

Eyeshadow
Many eyeshadow palettes will come with applicators to use with the makeup, however nothing will do the trick the way a real eyeshadow brush will. Eyeshadow brushes are the most unbelievable at evenly applying colors to the lid, smudging, and getting deep into the creases.

Beauty Blender
While this isn't exactly a makeup brush, it's still a really terrific tool to have. A beauty blender is a tool that you can use to make an airbrush finish on your face.

What Sleep Positions Cause Wrinkles?

To prevent wrinkles get into the habit of sleeping on your back. Think about it. Look at your face in the mirror. See what side has the wrinkles. I bet the smoother side is the side you sleep on. Interesting how something as small as how you sleep makes your face look older.

Those of us that are older, meaning over 30, look at your friends faces. I would try this test. Of course the older the friend the more evident it is which side they sleep on. They have had years of practice. Then tell your friend what side of the body they sleep on. You will shock them. Look at their face and look for the side of the face that is smoother and that is the side they sleep on. Be careful and not to insult this person by suggesting they have large creases in their face. Some people are a little sensitive about this. This practice can cause some awkward moments. I know I would feel weird if someone walked up to me and told me I had wrinkles on my face and it was because I was sleeping wrong. So be cautious when approaching a person to have this discussion. It could get lively and that is putting it mildly.

5 Benefits of Grapeseed Oil for Skin

People have started inclining towards grapeseed oil for various skin nourishments. As its name suggests, grapeseed oil is the oil extracted from the seeds of grapes and this invention has been recently done. Hi-tech machines are used to extract the oil from grapeseeds as it does not contain much oil in it. If we talk about your skin, olive oil is known to be loaded with benefits; however a new competitor has arrived in the marked in the same field.

If we talk about benefits of Grapeseed oil for skin then there is nothing less that we can talk about. Its use can cast a magical spell on your skin thus, making it younger, healthier and lustrous.

Supposed Benefits of Grapeseed oil for skin:

Skin Tightening:
Grapeseed oil is rich in astringent which is an essence that helps your biological tissues to draw together and contract. Thus, it helps in tightening of the skin. Today several branded cosmetic companies make use of this ingredient in their cosmetic substances. As this oil has the best amount of astringent in it, its regular use will provide a good amount of astringent to your skin which in turn will tighten the skin and it also provides toning.

Great Solution for Acne Problems:
Those who are suffering from acne problems, grapeeed oil are a boon for them. It contains linoleic acid which is a good fatty acid that improves the health of your skin by strengthening the cell membranes. Various skin conditions can be treated with the fatty acid present in this oil. Its antioxidant possessions prevent the blocking of pores as clocked pores usually activate acne breakouts. So, with its regular use the acne problem can be avoided. However, it not only prevents the skin from acne, it also treats the existing ones if any.

Do-It-Yourself Facial Masks That Will Leave Your Skin Nourished

I've researched, looked up and scoured everywhere for the facial masks that are the best. The ones that will leave your skin in much better condition than it was before! That means that these 5 recipes below are the top DIY facial masks that your skin will love! You only need to do one of them once or twice a week and you'll start to see a huge different!

Oatmeal & Honey Facial Mask

This incredible mask is all about soothing your skin down. If you have super rough, really angry skin, you want something that will keep it cool, calm and collected! This mask is for all skin types and it is very easy to make! All you need is some oatmeal, honey and some hot water! It's one of the best facial masks out there if you really want something quick, easy and oh-so-delish for your skin! 

Fabulous and Super All-Natural Skincare Tips for Women With Dry Skin

Girlfriends, you know how much dry skin bothers me? No matter what I do, I can't seem to escape my dry, dry elbows, my dry knees and my face drying out! If you are having similar problems and have no idea what all-natural skincare tips are out there for us women with dry skin, take a look below!

Avoid Lengthy Sun Exposure

While I absolutely love the sun, that doesn't mean that I need to be out in it all of the time! Lengthy sun exposure might seem like a great idea when you are on the beach, but girlfriends, bring that umbrella with you! Staying out of the sun is imperative to keeping your skin hydrated, moisturized and all around beautiful looking. When you are going out in the sun - slather on a bit of sunblock (the higher the SPF the better!) so that the rays don't get you too bad and that you are protected!

Changing of the Seasons

As the seasons change up, so will your skin! In the winter you might experience your skin becoming drier than normal, where in the summer, it could be caked in sweat and sunburned. That means that you can't take on the same skincare for all of the seasons! Switch it up ladies and really show your skin some love, no matter what season it is! Whether you have to invest in a humidifier during the winter to kick the dry skin out or slip into SPF and drink plenty of water during the summer to keep it from drying out.

Don't Over-Apply or Over-Wash

Girls, you gotta listen - the biggest mistake that we all make is the fact that we over-apply, we over-work, we over-wash our skin and that could be the biggest reason why you are drying it out! Keep it simple and don't over-work your skin! Instead, go with a cleanser that isn't too harsh, go with a moisturizer that is right for your skin and don't forget that SPF-infused makeup that will keep your skin beautiful when you are in the sun!

Get Youthful Skin From a Facial Mask!

Facts to get Youthful skin:

The beauty industry growth rate is among the fastest economy thanks to the everlasting quest of women to look younger. These products aim to make your skin appear more youthful and give you a clear and flawless skin.

Environmental elements like pollutants, sun rays, free radicals affect the skin and make them uneven. Unhealthy diet can weaken your skin and make it more prone to get acne, dark spots, sun spots, dark pigments, etc. These affect the appearance of skin and also give you uneven skin tone.

If you have marks, spots, acne or pimples; consider treating them to get clear and flawless skin. Laser treatments target the specific regions of skin and help to fade them. Expensive cost of this treatment can make you think twice.

Natural ways are best and economical method that helps reduce the appearance of uneven skin tone. This makes your skin to appear youthful and more radiant. Let us now focus on some of the benefits of facial mask to get younger, brighter skin.

What is a facial mask?

The facial mask helps to treat the skin issues and give you healthy glow. The Greek yoghurt and cucumber facial mask is effective for healthy youthful skin. The homemade cucumber facial mask helps soothe your skin. It nourishes the skin and rejuvenates the skin thereby make it glow. Using this weekly can prevent the skin issues like acne, pores and blackheads.

It also prevents the appearance of puss-filled blemishes on skin and heals the cold sore outbreaks near lips and chin.

What Types of Facial Masks Are There?

There are many types of facial mask including the chemical peels. These have higher risk to damage the skin tissues in people having sensitive skin. The homemade facial mask is better alternative to the chemical mask as it goes well with all skin types.

Can I Make My Own Facial Mask?

Tips on Maintaining a Wrinkle Free Skin

Wrinkle free skin has become one of the most sought after and needed beauty assets by many women in today's world. 

Wrinkles are usually associated with aging but with current trends where women stress too much due to the demands at work and home; young women have also been spotted with wrinkled skin. This is because these women put too much stress on their bodies and rarely get enough time to treat their skin in the proper way.

Your skin is a reflection of your health. Healthy looking skin indicates a healthy individual while pale and wrinkly skin can indicate poor body health. The skin is also what meets the eye when you look at someone. It is therefore important to have healthy looking wrinkle free skin.

Getting rid of wrinkles is almost impossible in most cases. Wrinkles can however be delayed and prevented through some time tested methods that will leave your skin soft glowing and wrinkle free; making you feel young and confident.

5 Hair Care Tips for Making Every Day a Good Healthy Hair Day

What's the key to healthy hair? Under all those gorgeous tresses there's skin that needs TLC. A healthy scalp is foundational to maintaining beautiful, healthy hair. Your hair follicles are fed and nourished by the blood and tissues of the scalp. Keep your scalp happy and healthy by following these five tips:

1. Add Nutrients

Just like your body, your hair and scalp need nutrients and thrive when fed good things. Vitamin E in hair products can help improve scalp circulation and stimulate hair growth. Olive oil is one of the top ingredients to seek out in your hair care products. It's very hydrating to the hair and rich in beta-carotene, fatty acids and antioxidants. It softens and moisturizes the scalp and helps to create the optimal conditions for hair growth.

2. Avoid Irritants

Any ingredient that has a drying effect on your skin will have an even worse effect on your scalp. Fatty alcohols like stearyl, myristyl and cetyl are moisturizing; other types of alcohol are drying, such as denatured alcohol, propanol, ethanol and isopropyl. Be sure to check the list of ingredients in the hair products you buy and avoid the ones with the drying alcohols. Salicylic acid can be found in products that treat flaking scalps, but these products should be used sparingly -- no more than once per week. Menthol is another ingredient to use in moderation; while it can have a cooling, refreshing and invigorating effect (like peppermint), it can also cause itching in sensitive scalps.

Body Image Shenanigans

With all the attention on women who are having babies; you'd think women were being celebrated for possessing a body capable of such miraculous experiences and adventures... but no!
Women are being criticized, compared, and lashed out at only hours after emerging from hidden doors with their new baby in arms. Say whaaat?

Who is criticizing these women; well, women! Media critics and sometimes men.

Not only is there pressure on the women having children; there is pressure building up on every single female walking the planet and its starting to impact young girls more than ever. The worst part of this situation is that women attack women more than men do. Men are not standing around in their office cubicles discussing women's cellulite and wrinkles. Men are not comparing skinny-fat girls to fit and toned girls. No, it's sad but true - - - women are the guilty ones here more so than anyone else (other than media) sigh!

So before I sound off about how destructive women are to other women, let me first say that there are fabulous women out there. Somewhere? As for men, there are some terrific men out there as well! The media, well as great as some reporters are - negativity sells, so do airbrushed and overly edited photos of celebrities.

Dressing for a Black Tie Event When You Are Over 40

If you are over forty and you are looking for an outfit for a formal event such as a black tie affair, it is important to follow the proper protocol for formal events. Most times, the event will take place during the late afternoon or evening. You will have a wide variety of fabrics to choose from as well as styles.

One customary thing, though, is that the dress has to be full length, an evening gown or an elegant cocktail dress. One of the main gaffes in dressing formally is that women try too hard to find the cutest dress and that may not work out very well. Don't forget that you want to be the person who stands out in the crowd and your dress is only there to offer support! If you don't know what to purchase, always go for simple. Choose styles that flatter your body when you are not sure. You cannot go wrong with a long evening dress, the right accessories, the right hairstyle and the right purse.

Choose something with a simple design and metallic finish to add elegance and an outfit that keeps up with the standards of formal wear. For women over forty, pay attention to how the sleeves and neckline are cut. Many formal gowns tend to be without sleeves and have plunging, but not really low cut necklines.

How to Shop for Age-Appropriate and Stylish Clothing

Fashion is partly growing and so is the exploration of various styles, but what takes place when the cycle is reversed? Young people have mothers who hide out in the Forever 21 and Pink section of Victoria Secrets. You also have young teenagers hanging out at Cato. So the reverse fashion is true on both ends. Here are several ways to help you transform your style and step out of your wardrobe into something more age-appropriate, but stylish.

OK, first, don't shop for size, but fit. Not everything your size will fit. You have to take so many things into consideration such as the brand and the cut, which sometimes runs smaller and larger and not always true to size. An example is the H & M tops and PacSun clothing line, which does run small. Some brands market clothing that is intended to fit loosely. So that is why size has no bearing on whether something fits or not. The key is to go to the fitting room before purchasing anything.

Don't purchase in quantity. Instead, purchase quality clothing. Of course, we all like that huge price cut, but there are times when you have to spend more money to find durable clothes. Additionally, many of the clothes on the clearance rack are outdated for another season. There is usually some reason why they are on the clearance rack. So not because you find something cheap, you should add it to your clothing collection. Take time to shop in order to get what is best for you.

Block Heels and More for the 40 and Over Woman

In years past when you were younger, you probably loved those skinny high heels, but girl, when you get into your forties; you need to change things up, right? Your lifestyle must have changed by now and in a lot of cases, you may want to go for a more casual look. Of course, the proverbial heels are still good for certain occasions such as a conference or a business meeting. Skinny heels may not be practical or comfortable enough to run errands and go shopping or meet with friends.

Conversely, you don't want to feel like a granny with flats on all of the time. An excellent substitute would be block heels. These usually have low to medium heels, which are wider, chunkier and squarer than the norm. Your feet will feel more evenly distributed and it is easier and more comfortable to walk in. Block heels also allow you an additional few inches of height where flats don't. It elongates your legs and actually makes you appear taller and thinner.

How Will You Know When to Splurge and When It Is Worth It?

Of course, there are times when the price is really worth the splurge. However, there are other times when you are able to find a similar replacement for less money.
Many people hesitate when it comes to buying clothes, especially when there are such a variety of inexpensive alternatives available on the market.

You don't have to spend thousands of dollars on a single item of clothing. For example, if you were to spend $60 on a pair of pants that you wanted for work, it could be worn for a couple of years in comparison to a pair of pants that cost $15 that are cheap, won't last long and don't fit well. In those situations, you should not feel bad to spend a little more on nicer clothing so that they can last you longer.

Pubococcygeus Muscle Exercises for Women - how to tighten your vagina

Pubococcygeus muscle exercises for women have been recommended by doctors for years as they have been greatly effective for women who have had children and notice a loosening in their vagina. In this article we will talk more about exercising the Pubococcygeus muscle and how it can benefit you.

Before You Begin

Before you begin trying to exercise your pubococcygeus muscle you need to make sure that you have identified the correct muscle. Most women can easily identify the muscle, but it is better to be certain that you are doing the right exercise to ensure the best results. There is a simple technique used to check for the proper muscle.

Go into the bathroom, position yourself on the toilet and begin to urinate. Once you have done this it is time for you to stop the flow of urine. You will feel the muscle that you use to stop the flow of urine. That is the muscle on which you are focusing your efforts.

Stamping Nail Art Is Easy and Fun

Stamping nail art has become very popular as a nail art technique, and it is easy to see why so many are attracted to the precisely patterned effect. From different textures, to ribbons or animals and flowers, you can stamp all kinds of detailed images on your nails easily enough yourself. Many companies even sell full kits to make it easier for you. You will be surprised at how easy it is to create beautiful designs on your own nails right from your home without having to go to a salon.

The Basics for Doing Stamping

Start out by choosing a specific pre-made engraved metal template that you particularly like. Then you'll need just a few drops of nail polish poured over the metal plate and use the scraper that came in the kit to distribute the product evenly onto the engraving. Your stamping polish should be a thicker formula nail polish to do this with. Once you've spread the polish over the engraving, press the rubber stamp over the plate so that it will pick up the extra polish. After the design is on the rubber stamp, you can rock the stamp gently back and forth, left to right, onto the nail plate with a hand that is steady. Do this for every finger and make sure to let the designs dry completely before you apply a top coat.

Additional Tips for Stamping Nail Art

You can use regular nail polish for stamping nail art, however be aware that the polish could be thinner than you'd like and therefore your design might not show up well in the end. This is why many people choose to use a higher quality polish that is thicker and with more saturated colors.
Basic supplies that you will need include:

• Your stamp
• The plate you want to use
• A scraper
• Your stamping polish
• Polish remover
• A clean up brush or cotton swabs
• Cotton pads

Finding the Right Nail Polish

With all of the options that are available when you go to purchase nail polish, it can be rather confusing how to choose the right ones. The perfect polish can help to change your look in just a few minutes, and it is usually a good idea to pick a polish color according to your skin tone, the season, or the occasion.
Using the contrast between your complexion and the color of the polish you choose will put an elegant emphasis on your overall look in a sensual way. An important thing you can do is coordinate the color with your complexion. The shade of the polish must compliment the color of your skin, instead of pointing it out too boldly.

General Qualities to Look for in a Good Nail Polish
If you want to find a good quality nail polish, there are specific things that you can look for. Price and brand does not necessarily denote a better polish, so look for certain qualities like the following:

• A polish that looks true to its color in the bottle when you put it on your nails.
• A fast drying and fast setting polish.
• Along lasting polish.
• A polish that won't chip or crack.
• Good pigmentation.
• A wide variety of colors to choose from.
• A fair price for what you get.

Benefits Of Applying Makeup

Looking good often inspires you to feel good about yourself. Some people prefer being all natural while others love using artificial enhancers like makeup. Makeup is aimed at enhancing your beauty with different types available for specific parts of your face. Several examples are listed below; eye shadow, eyeliner, eye pencil, lipstick, lip tints, blush cream, lip-gloss and even powder. However, makeup should be used with precaution to avoid certain risks associated with them. Quality makeup should also be purchased from reputable beauty parlors to avoid getting low-grade goods that can easily cause harm to your skin. For all non-makeup believers, here are some easy benefits of makeup that you did not know about.

· Makeup actually hides your insecurities and in turn boosts your self-confidence and esteem. People, who are sensitive and overly conscious of their body changes such as growth of pimples, benefit greatly from this.

• · Applying makeup enables you to exhibit your personal style and in turn express yourself to the world. It allows you to play around with different exotic shade and color of items and create your own style.
• · There is nothing better than making your skin look beautiful and naturally improving it at the same time. Makeup allows you to do that, as there are available brands that provide items that take care of your skin. For example, sunscreen which prevents you from getting sun burns and instead gives you sun protection. In addition to that, makeup is said to improve blood circulation in the body.
• · Makeup comes in all manner of sizes, types and even different price ranges so that everyone can be accommodated. That being said, there are also organic make up options for those people who do not like using any chemically manufactured skin care products.
• · It is also known to improve your mood as it just makes you feel good about yourself. Playing around with different shades of color enables you to unleash your creative and playful side.
• · Putting on makeup can give you an instant make over, making some people even become unrecognizable by people close to them. This is applicable when putting on disguises for costume parties or even official police tasks.
• · Makeup is importantly known for enhancing your beauty and making you look more attractive. It may highlight your striking features, making their beauty more pronounced. For some people, it may enable them look younger as it may hide signs of aging such as wrinkles.

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How To Style & Care For Your Wig

It can be easy to wear and look after any wig with a little care. If a wig or hairpiece is cared for properly you can significantly extend its lifespan. There are a few tricks and techniques that can help with this. Curling Irons and hair dryers can be a disaster around your synthetic items, however using them on human hair is usually OK.

One of the main complaints people have would be frizz and tangles in the wig. Never use a harsh brush when brushing and styling your wig. Synthetics are particularly prone to tangles, snarls and frizz, especially styles that are curly. When dealing with a frizzy or messy wig, start by gently detangling and finger combing curls and waves back into place rather than using a comb or brush. If you need to brush the fibres, a wide tooth comb is a much better option.

A spray on conditioner or a little fabric softener diluted in water can be useful if the wig needs further attention. Spray this solution with a spray bottle liberally and then work the hair carefully with a wide tooth comb. Work slowly and carefully in sections in order to restore the fibres texture and natural style. Some tangles may not come easily and combing too rigorously may ruin the fibres/hair, so patience and time is required. Allow to dry on a stand and try to style the damp fibre to the position you want them to dry. Using cold rollers on a synthetic wig is OK. With a Human Hair you can style the curls back in with hot rollers. This is best done slowly, however it is worth noting that this is not a permanent solution and it will need to be restyled form time to time.

Exfoliate Your Skin The Right Way

We need to take care of our skin as best as we can. Besides cleansing, moisturizing your face and wearing sunscreen being part of our daily beauty treatment, there is one more important step that we must practice for a clean complexion. Exfoliate the skin with exfoliating cream, the process by which we remove dead cells from outer layer.
When we exfoliate, we allow old cells to be removed and replaced with new ones. By exfoliating with nourishing exfoliating cream, you can get rid of any traces of such old and dead cells that get left behind and restore your skin health. Exfoliating regularly can help you eliminate problems of dry skin, such as age spots and scars and helps close skin pores and give you young, smooth, healthy and firm complexion.
Need for exfoliating your skin:

Bridal Make Up That Rejuvenates Your Glow On Your Wedding

Wedding day is the most awaited moment for women in their entire life. As one of the most significant days of your life, you should not have to worry on your wedding day about whether your bridal make up will last through the night or what you are going to look like in your wedding pictures or even worrying if you look great based to your own desire and expectations. There is sure to be tears shed through the happiest moments, and this often leads to streaks and the thrashing of your make up. Unlike your shoes, your face is going to be the first thing that your guests, and the camera, see when you walk in the room. With new make up techniques and the right artist, you can rest guaranteed that your beautiful face will be the least of your doubts. Seeing yourself to be the most beautiful bride.

Cost Effective Ways to Fight Wrinkles

I will first discuss ageing, and then I am going to present to you how to fight it, and delay the wrinkles formation. The article will present a list of food products that will help you fight ageing, then two profound Anti-aging products from L'Oreal will be covered.
What is Ageing?
Ageing is a natural process that takes place over the years, regardless of external influences. Starting from the age of 20, each one starts producing around 1 percent less collagen in the skin each year. Consequently, the skin becomes thinner and more fragile. As a result, wrinkles will start forming in the skin.
Anti-Ageing Food Products
The following is a list of food products that can delay the ageing process and maintain the youthfulness of the skin:

How to Make Your Own Soap at Home

There are many reasons to make your own soap. It can save the family money. It ensures you know exactly what chemicals and ingredients are going into the product. Homemade soap can be a great gift for friends and family. Or it can be made simply because you are a craft individual. Whatever the reason, learning how to make soap is useful and fun.
The first way to make soap is by cold process. Cold process soap is made from oils, lye, and water. When combined at the right temperature, they harden into soap in a process called saponification.
Ingredients include 24 ounces of coconut oil, 38 ounces of vegetable shortening, 24 ounces of olive oil, 12 ounces of sodium hydroxide or lye, 32 ounces of spring or distilled water, and 4 ounces of your favourite essential oil. This could be lavender, rose, lemon, or peppermint.
Clear a space in the kitchen and spread a newspaper over a table to assemble the equipment. To start, you will need safety goggles and rubber gloves, a scale to weigh ingredients, a large stainless steel or enamel kettle (not aluminium or a non-stick kettle), glass or plastic wide mouthed pitcher, two-cup measuring cup, and plastic or wooden spoons.

Healthy Skin - A Beginner's Guide

Is your skin glowing and radiant? You're probably taking care of yourself and experiencing good health. If not, you can take steps to give your skin what it needs to be healthy from the inside out.
What doesn't help?
Creams and lotions can help contribute to the skin's healthiness, but what you put into your body is far more important.
Body
The primary cause of skin damage and skin aging are poor nutrition, internal toxicity, dehydration and over exposure to sun, using commercial chemical soaps, smoking, bathing in high chlorine-filled water, exposure to extremely dry, cold weather and fungal invasion.
Mind
Emotional issues and anxiety are often involved with skin breakouts. Releasing suppressed emotions e.g. stress surrounding a past relationship can do wonders to rid a person of skin problems, although a professional should be sought for help with this.
What does Help?
According to the American Academy of Dermatologists (AAD), the following vitamins, antioxidants and other nutrients help nourish our skin.
Get to know the A-C-E of vitamins, and you'll be on your way to healthier skin.

Lemon For Beauty - plus 5 easy hair and facial recipes

If you've ever read my blog then you know I'm not going to send you to a department store to buy some lemon infused beauty product jam packed with chemicals. All you need to do is pick up a lemon while you're at the grocery store. Lemons aren't just good to squeeze in your tea; they're an amazing beauty all rounder.
Lemons have been used for hundreds of years on both skin and hair. The citrus acid in lemons act as an effective astringent by penetrating through pores to remove excess oils, dirt, dead skin cells and even blemishes, leaving you with a brighter complexion and healthier looking skin.
As a natural source of vitamin C, lemons are also used to even out skin tone and reduce the appearance age spots. As they are highly acidic, lemons work as an antiseptic that rids the skin of bacteria.
When it comes to hair, the acids in lemons are brilliant for cleansing both your scalp and hair to remove shampoo and oil build-up, and even reduce dandruff.
I often get comments on my skin and hair, and people often ask what I use. When I respond with "I make my own natural beauty products", people are surprised and want my secret recipes, so here are 5 of my favourite lemon infused skin and hair recipes. Enjoy!

An Ouchless Bikini Wax

Like most women, I have a love-hate relationship with my bikini wax. I love the end result; smooth skin that I do not need to worry about for the next 30 days. But I absolutely hate the pain! It simply does not seem to get better; although every one continues to promise it will with time. Well, it has been about 10 years now and it is hurting! Then there is the redness of the skin afterward!
It is simply not the most fun thing to do, although it is absolutely necessary. During my last visit to my dermatologist, I somehow got into a conversation about bikini waxing. I would venture to say we ended up on the topic as we discussed skin irritations and eyebrow waxing. She quickly suggested a couple products and simple steps I can take to help make the waxing hurt a bit less and sooth the irritation much faster. I mean let's face it, other than getting knocked out; there is simply nothing that is going to make a bikini wax absolutely pain free.

Dating tips for shy woman

Dating can be an absolute nightmare for shy people. You want to meet the right person, but you're too scared to do anything about it.

Introductions--sticking out one's hand and looking another person in the eye--can be terrifying. The brain locks up as you scramble to think of something relevant to say. You fall apart as soon as you're asked what you do for a living. You stammer. The heat rises in your face and under your arms. You're suddenly incapable of forming a grammatical sentence. You think to yourself, "Why would anyone care about me? I'm really not that interesting!"

Fear not. Many shy people have succeeded in meeting new people and forming lasting, happy relationships. With a little practice, you can too. Here are some tips for taming your social terror:

How to Choose a Hairdresser

Among other things like breathing and eating, a person must definitely get his/her hair cut. It's non-negotiable and if you neglect to have it done, society will frown upon you. Because you will look like a mop. The abundance of hairdressers out there shows it's a lucrative business and people tend to use it more often than needed.

Choosing a hairdresser is like choosing a pair of shoes. The main question that arises is the object's destination, or purpose, if you will. What do you need it for? Last time I neglected to take this in consideration and I went to a recommended hairdresser salon I ended up being extremely sorry. The guy definitely knew his job, but the salon's orientation was similar to the catwalk: presentation, show, and fashion statements. Horror statements if you ask me, but let them have it their way. So were I someone who walks the street screaming: "trendy, trendy!" that salon would be the obvious choice. But so it happens that I'm not. A wanted a hairstyle that's comfortable to wear, looks socially acceptable and doesn't need a lot of arranging in order to look nice. Translation: your granny's mom would think it looks great. If you think that by telling that to the hairdresser you're going to be fine, you've got another thing coming. The fact is most hairdressers cannot adjust. They have a certain style that they've worked hard to achieve and consider themselves artists. Try telling an artist how he should paint and you get the picture. And I've stumbled upon a hairdresser who knew 'artsy coiffure'. Let alone the fact that I looked like Depeche Mode in their early years, that hairstyle needed a ton of gel and time to get it fixed each morning. And also a lot of care during the day so it doesn't get destroyed. I fought a very hard battle and still lost in the end, even though it was my own money we were battling on.

Top 10 trendy plus size clothing brands

Long gone are the days where full figured women found it hard to find the perfect clothes for their daily and special clothing needs. Today, voluptuous women can easily go online and search for clothes that can fill their wardrobes with the very essentials they need to look extra special and beautiful. However, with the countless number of brands and online shops that cater to trendy plus size clothing, it can be hard to choose which of them have the best of the best in quality and design at reasonable prices. Here is a list of the top 10 trendy plus size clothing brands that you can find on the web:

Night sweats after 40

Have you ever woken up covered in sweat in the middle of the night, only to look over and see your mate all snuggled up under the blankets almost looking cold? Any woman over 40 can tell you how it feels to be in the middle of a sleep cycle, only to be woken up by the feeling of drowning in your own bodily fluids. By bodily fluids, I mean night sweats. You wake up, throw the covers, the sheets, everything off your body just to get that first feel of cool, refreshing, air against your pale, damp, wet skin. It's not even just waking up beside your partner like that; it's trying to snuggle against your partner and not being able to because no more than five minutes into holding each other, it's like the local slip and slide between the two of you, you're sweating so much. Have you ever wondered why that is?

How pressure points can level the playing field in women's self defense

Most intensive self defense classes for women will cover a number of topics. Typically, you will be taught to recognize potentially dangerous situations so that you can avoid them. You will probably be instructed in the use of non lethal self defense tools, such as stun guns, pepper spray and personal alarms. You will likely also learn several physical self defense tactical moves that you can use to get away from you attacker long enough to get to safety. This might include elbow jabs and shin kicks.

The one area that seems to be lacking in many self defense classes designed for women is the use of pressure points. Pressure points can be used to either loosen your attacker's grip, or to cause sufficient pain which will cause the attacker to let go.

A pressure point is defined as a point on the body that has a prevalence of nerves in it. Applying pressure to any of these points will trigger what is known as a pain withdrawal reflex. When pain is felt, natural reaction is to move away from the source of the pain.

5 Tips To Help Care for Oily Skin

Having oily skin is a very big responsibility. It takes a lot of caring after oily skin to assure that you do not end up with constant breakouts or looking shiny. The positive side to having oily skin is that during the winter months when everyone else suffers from dry skin, your skin looks fabulous!

It is very easy to have fabulous skin year round, even with oily skin. All you have to do is follow the 5; super-easy steps below and you will notice a definite change in your skin. Most people with oily skin believe they need to stay clear of any oil-based products. That is actually not true. There is a completely new breed of oil based products out there today that can actually help maintain your skin beautiful without adding excess oil to it. Yes, believe it or not, oil is your friend.

Hair Extensions Taped Versus Bonded What Is The Difference?

In this article I want explore the differences between the two main hair extension methods in the market today.

They both have the positive and negative sides. I hope this article will help explain and give you a better understanding to make a better informed choice.

Bonded Hair Extensions

Background

These were the very first way in which hair extensions attached to existing hair. Because of this they have seen lots of development over past years. The way in which bonds applied has changed so has the bond material.

In the earlier days of extensions bonds where simply hair friendly glue that the user rubbed around the hair. Resulting in messy heavy bonds difficult to remove and easily seen. Sometimes this type of application is still seen and applied by un-reputable stylists.

This changed and small keratin bonds developed. Keratin is the main ingredient of our hair this protein is first choice to combine both hairs.

Instead of the application being made with the fingers this change to heat gun well know today in extension application.

A major problem for bonds is patches that occur on the scalp. This is due to the weight of the bond and hair pulling out the hair. To fix this hair weaves are hung in the hair to correctly distribute the weight this and better bonding techniques helped stopped the risk.