2005 was all about long hair - post "Sex and The City," and very "Desperate Housewives." Yes, once again, 2005 hairstyle trends were driven by what was happening in celebrity world and hairstyles were dominated by long, highly-coiffeured locks and - with the Jennifer Aniston look still reigning supreme and the Sedu hair straightener selling in big numbers - straight hair was definitely the style of choice. But, new year, new styles - so what will be the 2006 hairstyle trends?
Short, Short, Short
The one thing that all the trend watchers and experts are agreed on is that 2006 hairstyles will be getting shorter. Celebrities such as Charlize Theron will be setting the trends as 2006 hairstyles will be emphasized by no-frills, chic styles. The craze for ultra-long locks will be diminishing. This might be a big blow to the hair extension trade, but maybe not; moderately long, mid-length hair will still be popular, so you extension technicians can breathe a sigh of relief!
However, 2006 will see a big rise in the pixie look - short manageable hairstyles. Formal hairstyles will also be big; but in a much more subtle way than before. The cool, sleek ponytail (think Hillary Swank) will be a common hairstyle in 2006, along with plaits and simple knots.
Curl It, Don't Straighten It!
Curls are back. Sorry Jennifer (Aniston) but the "Friends" look is sooo last year. 2006 hair will be softly curved, or in flowing waves. Even shorter hairstyles will have a touch of romance; whether its large free-wheeling curls or tight spirals, curls are back in a big way. This will be great for those with broader faces - bouncy or wavy locks make the face look much thinner. Yep, 2006 hairstyles will be curly - but don't worry, we won't see a return to the big-hair, big-perm days of 1980's Farrah Fawcett. 2006 curls will be fun, funky and not take themselves too seriously. Natural curls will be the objective; hairstyles will have a touchable, genuine feel, with hair that does not appear over-managed. Power-curls will remain in the gym!
Bob It!
No style will typify the shorter 2006 hairstyles more than the bob, which began to make a big comeback in 2005 and will become increasingly popular. Bobs are great - a really versatile style that suits many different facial types. They are also simple to style and are perfect whether you are looking for a classic or a more modern style. Bobs have traditionally been worn mainly as a sleek, smooth style, but in 2006 watch out for funky bobs with lots of curls.
Fun and Fussy
With curls and waves making a big comeback, simplicity is out and stylists are predicting that rollers, pins and chemicals will be playing a big part in 2006 hair styling. Setting tools will also be in big demand as will all the products required to keep those curls in a healthy, manageable, but fresh-looking state. Stylists are also predicting that curls will be increasingly accentuated by hair accessories, such as hair bands, combs and barrettes.
The Ultimate Trend - Individuality
The final watchword for 2006 hairstyling will be individuality. Although hair will get shorter, mid-range and longer hair will remain popular, especially as worn by style icons such as Scarlett Johansson. Basically, anything goes! Curls and bobs will rule, but stylists will be encouraging more individualistic takes on the popular styles, rather than a "cookie cutter" look. Clients will be encouraged to experiment; expect your stylist to suggest new, custom-created looks. Celebrities will continue to set the trends, but 2006 hairstyles will be all about finding what is really best for you and - most of all - 2006 hairstyles will be about having fun.
Saturday, 27 June 2009
Friday, 26 June 2009
Acne Treatment: What Is Acne, And Why Does It Hate Me?
The Not So Dirty Truth About Acne
If you're looking for an acne treatment, it's best to know where to start. What exactly is acne and why does it happen. You'll learn that the emotional toll can be worse than the potiental physical scars. Find out what you should know about prescription drugs for acne treatment. No need to panic, there's still hope and with the proper game plan and tools, you will be more than prepared to confront this nemesis.
The Basics Of Acne
There are basically four types of acne; whiteheads, blackheads, pimples and nodules. Whiteheads are when the sebum (oil) and resulting bacteria are trapped below the skins surface and you can actually see a white head appear above (or near popping out of) the skin. Blackheads are when the sebum and resulting bacteria are only partially trapped, slowly draining out the surface and turning black because of your skins melanin or pigmentation. In the absence of either white or blackhead are generally (but not always) smaller pimples. And the often deeper, boil-like lesions are referred to as nodules.
Acne And Stress, Why It Happens
Lets take a look at some other popular notions about acne to dispel any other hearsays; for example, stress. Is it true that contributed stress spreads acne? Not exactly. What is true is that ultimately stress can have a very minimal or minor influence all by itself. It cannot actually cause acne, but it can influence reoccurrences of acne as stress increases the bodys creation of a substance called cortisol that in turn causes your sebaceous glands to produce increased amounts of sebum oil that can be blocked in pores. Note, however, that some medications people take when trying to deal with or treat stress can have a large influence on acne as the result of medication side effects.
The Emotional Toll
Acne is just on external result or surface deep; i.e. people shouldnt make such a big matter out of it, myth or reality? Myth. In reality, yes, it basically is only on your skin (and underneath the surface a little bit). Even so, the effects run much deeper than that in many instances. Any acne treatment should take into account that more than 50 percent of those suffering acne problems reported negative comments and other feedback from members of society, regardless of whether or not there was any scarring left for others to see afterwards. And ensuing internal depression and low self-esteem can be adverse emotionally not only short-term but over a persons lifespan. So acne can indeed be a very big issue involving healthcare treatment and support.
Over Prescribing Of Antibiotics
Non-rational prescribing of oral antibiotics in acne is common, and there is currently an unmet need for up-to-date guidelines that specifically address these issues. Presented here is a set of recommendations on the use of oral antibiotics in acne, developed by a group of European acne specialists, designed to be considered by dermatologists and general practitioners in their daily practice throughout Europe Recommendations cover optimal choice of antibiotic, drug doses, duration of treatment, combination treatment, and maintenance therapy.
Stop Before You Pop
People who are dealing with acne are often tempted to pick at or "pop" pimples or blackheads, either because they have a misconception that this is part of effective acne care or out of a simple desire to get rid of blemishes. If you are a parent with teenage children you will be reminded of what a toll dealing with acne can have on their lives. The most important thing to remember when dealing with acne, is not to get too stressed about it. A dermatologist can help you find the treatment method that's best for you and can also give you lots of useful tips for dealing with acne and caring for your skin type.
If you're looking for an acne treatment, it's best to know where to start. What exactly is acne and why does it happen. You'll learn that the emotional toll can be worse than the potiental physical scars. Find out what you should know about prescription drugs for acne treatment. No need to panic, there's still hope and with the proper game plan and tools, you will be more than prepared to confront this nemesis.
The Basics Of Acne
There are basically four types of acne; whiteheads, blackheads, pimples and nodules. Whiteheads are when the sebum (oil) and resulting bacteria are trapped below the skins surface and you can actually see a white head appear above (or near popping out of) the skin. Blackheads are when the sebum and resulting bacteria are only partially trapped, slowly draining out the surface and turning black because of your skins melanin or pigmentation. In the absence of either white or blackhead are generally (but not always) smaller pimples. And the often deeper, boil-like lesions are referred to as nodules.
Acne And Stress, Why It Happens
Lets take a look at some other popular notions about acne to dispel any other hearsays; for example, stress. Is it true that contributed stress spreads acne? Not exactly. What is true is that ultimately stress can have a very minimal or minor influence all by itself. It cannot actually cause acne, but it can influence reoccurrences of acne as stress increases the bodys creation of a substance called cortisol that in turn causes your sebaceous glands to produce increased amounts of sebum oil that can be blocked in pores. Note, however, that some medications people take when trying to deal with or treat stress can have a large influence on acne as the result of medication side effects.
The Emotional Toll
Acne is just on external result or surface deep; i.e. people shouldnt make such a big matter out of it, myth or reality? Myth. In reality, yes, it basically is only on your skin (and underneath the surface a little bit). Even so, the effects run much deeper than that in many instances. Any acne treatment should take into account that more than 50 percent of those suffering acne problems reported negative comments and other feedback from members of society, regardless of whether or not there was any scarring left for others to see afterwards. And ensuing internal depression and low self-esteem can be adverse emotionally not only short-term but over a persons lifespan. So acne can indeed be a very big issue involving healthcare treatment and support.
Over Prescribing Of Antibiotics
Non-rational prescribing of oral antibiotics in acne is common, and there is currently an unmet need for up-to-date guidelines that specifically address these issues. Presented here is a set of recommendations on the use of oral antibiotics in acne, developed by a group of European acne specialists, designed to be considered by dermatologists and general practitioners in their daily practice throughout Europe Recommendations cover optimal choice of antibiotic, drug doses, duration of treatment, combination treatment, and maintenance therapy.
Stop Before You Pop
People who are dealing with acne are often tempted to pick at or "pop" pimples or blackheads, either because they have a misconception that this is part of effective acne care or out of a simple desire to get rid of blemishes. If you are a parent with teenage children you will be reminded of what a toll dealing with acne can have on their lives. The most important thing to remember when dealing with acne, is not to get too stressed about it. A dermatologist can help you find the treatment method that's best for you and can also give you lots of useful tips for dealing with acne and caring for your skin type.
Tuesday, 23 June 2009
Breasts: Baby-feeders or Sexual Objects?
Breasts in North America are a taboo: going topless on beaches is not generally accepted, breastfeeding in public is often frowned on or seen as 'indecent exposure', women going topfree is considered shameful and immodest behavior.
On the other hand, entertainment industry and the media constantly show women wearing very scant clothing that barely covers the nipples and just draws more attention to the breasts.
Fashion swimwear covers less and less of the female body each year. Media and advertisements signal to people that breasts are sexual, and only beautiful when big and protruding. But we know big breasts is a fallacy since women in ads and movies use push-up bras and breast enlargement to artificially 'enhance' the way their breasts look like.
Just think what young girls learn about breasts if they continually see this 'propaganda' without a balancing view of the real purpose of breasts! Breasts are to be hidden, they are sexual, forbidden.
Parents teach their children the same way, and many times children don't see a single pair of naturally nude breasts apart from their own (if they are girls) while growing up. It is totally possible that a child grows up in North America and never sees a baby breastfeeding!
How many pairs of real breasts have you ever seen? For many young women, most of their knowledge about breasts comes from movies and magazines, so it is no wonder that even teenagers talk about getting breast implants, and that most American women seem to be unhappy with their breasts.
If women are obsessed about their breast size and shape to the extent of surgery, men aren't doing any better. For many men female breasts are a source of sexual inspiration, fascination and fantasy.
They get inspired from looking at pictures where they see some cleavage, where breasts are enticingly almost visible, yet hidden. The pornographic industry gets much good about the taboo-ism of female breasts by letting men see these taboo items for good money.
It is not so in Europe or in many other parts of the world. European women commonly go topless on beaches, and many European countries also have nudist beaches where people sunbath naked, yet the atmosphere is decent and non-sexual and people are at ease.
The sauna culture in some European countries makes people used to seeing nakedness, and they don't view breasts as any special thing or taboo. Primitive tribes in hot climates wear very little clothing and it's no big deal to them. It seems that North American culture is almost alone erotizicing the breasts to such an extreme.
Carolyn Latteier, the author of Breasts, The Women's Perspective on an American Obsession, said in a TV program "All about breasts, "In many cultures, breasts aren't sexual at all. I interviewed a young anthropologist working with women in Mali, in a country in Africa where women go around with bare breasts.
They're always feeding their babies. And when she told them that in our culture men are fascinated with breasts there was an instant of shock. The women burst out laughing. They laughed so hard, they fell on the floor. They said, "You mean, men act like babies?"
She also said in the same program that of the women she interviewed, the ones that were happiest with their breasts were breastfeeding women. They weren't thinking about, "Is it too small? Is it too big?" They were doing something wonderful - that which is the REAL purpose of breasts.
On the other hand, entertainment industry and the media constantly show women wearing very scant clothing that barely covers the nipples and just draws more attention to the breasts.
Fashion swimwear covers less and less of the female body each year. Media and advertisements signal to people that breasts are sexual, and only beautiful when big and protruding. But we know big breasts is a fallacy since women in ads and movies use push-up bras and breast enlargement to artificially 'enhance' the way their breasts look like.
Just think what young girls learn about breasts if they continually see this 'propaganda' without a balancing view of the real purpose of breasts! Breasts are to be hidden, they are sexual, forbidden.
Parents teach their children the same way, and many times children don't see a single pair of naturally nude breasts apart from their own (if they are girls) while growing up. It is totally possible that a child grows up in North America and never sees a baby breastfeeding!
How many pairs of real breasts have you ever seen? For many young women, most of their knowledge about breasts comes from movies and magazines, so it is no wonder that even teenagers talk about getting breast implants, and that most American women seem to be unhappy with their breasts.
If women are obsessed about their breast size and shape to the extent of surgery, men aren't doing any better. For many men female breasts are a source of sexual inspiration, fascination and fantasy.
They get inspired from looking at pictures where they see some cleavage, where breasts are enticingly almost visible, yet hidden. The pornographic industry gets much good about the taboo-ism of female breasts by letting men see these taboo items for good money.
It is not so in Europe or in many other parts of the world. European women commonly go topless on beaches, and many European countries also have nudist beaches where people sunbath naked, yet the atmosphere is decent and non-sexual and people are at ease.
The sauna culture in some European countries makes people used to seeing nakedness, and they don't view breasts as any special thing or taboo. Primitive tribes in hot climates wear very little clothing and it's no big deal to them. It seems that North American culture is almost alone erotizicing the breasts to such an extreme.
Carolyn Latteier, the author of Breasts, The Women's Perspective on an American Obsession, said in a TV program "All about breasts, "In many cultures, breasts aren't sexual at all. I interviewed a young anthropologist working with women in Mali, in a country in Africa where women go around with bare breasts.
They're always feeding their babies. And when she told them that in our culture men are fascinated with breasts there was an instant of shock. The women burst out laughing. They laughed so hard, they fell on the floor. They said, "You mean, men act like babies?"
She also said in the same program that of the women she interviewed, the ones that were happiest with their breasts were breastfeeding women. They weren't thinking about, "Is it too small? Is it too big?" They were doing something wonderful - that which is the REAL purpose of breasts.
Tuesday, 16 June 2009
Do Cellulite Creams and Gels Actually Work?
All women and some men even if they are apt to admit such ponderings have wondered the timeless, yet recent question about whether or not cellulite treatment gels, like Celrase, actually work. There are some things to keep in mind with regards to cellulite when answering this question. Cellulite is abnormal fatty deposits that can form on key areas around the body and can be very difficult to burn off. Yes indeed its stubborn fat that is generally filled with all sorts of toxins that can wreak havoc on the skin above. It looks like dimples, or as many refer to it as "cottage cheese"and women the globe afar abhor it on their bodies; men too, as stated above, are apt to admit it.
As time has passed and technology has provided many different angular approaches to this cosmetic dilemma, treatments far and wide have been presented to the masses that all promise to do one thing: get rid of cellulite. But ask most people and they will happily tell you that a vast majority of these cellulite treatments are indeed costly, have minimal effects and can be nearly impossible to maintain. Treatments like surgery or injections can be painful and have a concoction of side effects that can occur, some dangerous, others mild. And nobody is fond of getting shots or recovering from surgery.
In enters cellulite treatment gels and creams which have had an array of speculation since they first hit the store shelves. They generally do not have to be prescribed by a doctor, making them more easily acquirable and typically more affordable, placing them into reach for many who would desire the affects of such cellulite treatments that are available over-the-counter. So the next question posed is do cellulite creams like Celrase actually work to cut and burn fat?
Taking a look at the popular cellulite cream, Celrase, there are some distinct ingredients that it offers which have been backed by clinical proof to eliminate fat and cellulite. A key ingredient, Adiposlim, causes a greater lipolysis, which can reduce the production of fat cells in problem areas and helps to burn free fatty acids. And it uses another key ingredient, Adipoless, which combats cellulite and reduces the overall production of fat. Combine this with several moisturizers like Chenopodium Quinoa Seed extract and Squalane, and you have the necessary elements to revitalize the areas of the skin damaged by cellulite toxins surfacing.
According to their website, www.celrase.com, it takes about one to three months of twice daily applications to see true results. So at about fifty dollars US per bottle, women may be able to get rid of cellulite for fewer than two hundred dollars and in less than four months. When compared to other alternatives like surgery or needles, it seems like a cellulite cream such as Celrase is the affordable answer to cellulite treatment that millions have been avidly seeking.
As time has passed and technology has provided many different angular approaches to this cosmetic dilemma, treatments far and wide have been presented to the masses that all promise to do one thing: get rid of cellulite. But ask most people and they will happily tell you that a vast majority of these cellulite treatments are indeed costly, have minimal effects and can be nearly impossible to maintain. Treatments like surgery or injections can be painful and have a concoction of side effects that can occur, some dangerous, others mild. And nobody is fond of getting shots or recovering from surgery.
In enters cellulite treatment gels and creams which have had an array of speculation since they first hit the store shelves. They generally do not have to be prescribed by a doctor, making them more easily acquirable and typically more affordable, placing them into reach for many who would desire the affects of such cellulite treatments that are available over-the-counter. So the next question posed is do cellulite creams like Celrase actually work to cut and burn fat?
Taking a look at the popular cellulite cream, Celrase, there are some distinct ingredients that it offers which have been backed by clinical proof to eliminate fat and cellulite. A key ingredient, Adiposlim, causes a greater lipolysis, which can reduce the production of fat cells in problem areas and helps to burn free fatty acids. And it uses another key ingredient, Adipoless, which combats cellulite and reduces the overall production of fat. Combine this with several moisturizers like Chenopodium Quinoa Seed extract and Squalane, and you have the necessary elements to revitalize the areas of the skin damaged by cellulite toxins surfacing.
According to their website, www.celrase.com, it takes about one to three months of twice daily applications to see true results. So at about fifty dollars US per bottle, women may be able to get rid of cellulite for fewer than two hundred dollars and in less than four months. When compared to other alternatives like surgery or needles, it seems like a cellulite cream such as Celrase is the affordable answer to cellulite treatment that millions have been avidly seeking.
Monday, 15 June 2009
How to play makeover games
So how to play makeover games ?
It is very simple and easy to play makeover games. From the menu, option the catalog “makeover games” and a list of makeover games appears and then choose a game you like. The character in the games may be a lovely doll, a pretty girl or a cute Barbie. Your mission is to make her more beautiful and lovely.
First, make up the face. Here, you need to select the hairstyle, the color of lip, eye color, eye shadow, brush the cheek ( to try again, simply click on another color).…. and jewelries you like by clicking the mouse into them.
Secondly, select the clothes. Try on all the clothes and you will find the most suitable dress for your model.
Then, choose the shoes to match with the dress you have chosen.
As a result, you have finished the game and your character looks seductive and effortlessly chic. It is so simple and easy, isn’t it?
What are you waiting for? Go ahead and get beautiful with makeover games!
Sunday, 14 June 2009
Top Fashion Tips 2007
The word Fashion derives from the Latin word facere, which means to make. Fashion, as we all know, is associated with clothes, because it can also apply to almost anything from interior decorations to the clothes on models and toys. Fashion as we see it today is normally associated with trends, textile and garments. Textile refers to made clothes, and clothes consume great amounts of materials.
The prominent types of materials used to make clothes are manmade fibers, cotton, silks and synthetics. Today silks are the highly demanded and recommended fibers. Silk is well-known for the production of priceless textiles that offer the finest quality. It has undoubtedly carved a name for itself in the Fashion world all over the world.
Designing fashion is the art applied and is dedicated to designing clothes, especially accessories for the lifestyle of people created within the social influences of a certain time in life. Designing fashion is very different from designing clothing. When designing fashion you have to go with the seasons, and these are defined as spring/summer or autumn/winter. Designing of fashion was considered to have showed its face in the mid 19th century with Charles Frederick Worth. Worth was the first person known who sewed a label inside the garment that was created by them.
The clothing articles from any given time period are studied as costume design by academics, but only the items created by Worth were considered fashion. Most fashion designers today are self-employed and design only for individual consumers. Other designers cater for high-fashion specialty stores and/or department stores. Brands like Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein both have a brand name. These designers are likely to consist of a team of designers who work under the direction of the director in charge of the specific name.
Here are some of the top fashion tips for 2007, and maybe this year round you will become noticed the next time you walk down to the beach. This is called Superwedges. With this you will have more glam than ever. You can simply use an instant leg-lengthener and team this up with micro-shorts. If you have the legs for this one, then the Nano-mini is just for you. Flaunt your legs, flash your thighs and cover the chest. Next! For the feet, try Plat-heels. Platforms, as high as 6-inches, will make your legs seem never-ending! For some jewelry, try jewels and studs.
Anything from little Rhinestones to oversized crystals will do the trick. A simple outfit and just allow your shoes and bag to do the talking for you! Hair bands are here to stay! Whether thick or thin or bright and feminine, with beads or just stretchy material these are going nowhere! Try going Logo mad! Pick an item of clothing and become a logo maniac! The maxi dress could only remind you of Paris Hilton when she decides to feel all feminine and chic. Try a long cotton dress and add some bright swirls to your hair. That should do the trick!
The prominent types of materials used to make clothes are manmade fibers, cotton, silks and synthetics. Today silks are the highly demanded and recommended fibers. Silk is well-known for the production of priceless textiles that offer the finest quality. It has undoubtedly carved a name for itself in the Fashion world all over the world.
Designing fashion is the art applied and is dedicated to designing clothes, especially accessories for the lifestyle of people created within the social influences of a certain time in life. Designing fashion is very different from designing clothing. When designing fashion you have to go with the seasons, and these are defined as spring/summer or autumn/winter. Designing of fashion was considered to have showed its face in the mid 19th century with Charles Frederick Worth. Worth was the first person known who sewed a label inside the garment that was created by them.
The clothing articles from any given time period are studied as costume design by academics, but only the items created by Worth were considered fashion. Most fashion designers today are self-employed and design only for individual consumers. Other designers cater for high-fashion specialty stores and/or department stores. Brands like Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein both have a brand name. These designers are likely to consist of a team of designers who work under the direction of the director in charge of the specific name.
Here are some of the top fashion tips for 2007, and maybe this year round you will become noticed the next time you walk down to the beach. This is called Superwedges. With this you will have more glam than ever. You can simply use an instant leg-lengthener and team this up with micro-shorts. If you have the legs for this one, then the Nano-mini is just for you. Flaunt your legs, flash your thighs and cover the chest. Next! For the feet, try Plat-heels. Platforms, as high as 6-inches, will make your legs seem never-ending! For some jewelry, try jewels and studs.
Anything from little Rhinestones to oversized crystals will do the trick. A simple outfit and just allow your shoes and bag to do the talking for you! Hair bands are here to stay! Whether thick or thin or bright and feminine, with beads or just stretchy material these are going nowhere! Try going Logo mad! Pick an item of clothing and become a logo maniac! The maxi dress could only remind you of Paris Hilton when she decides to feel all feminine and chic. Try a long cotton dress and add some bright swirls to your hair. That should do the trick!
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