Dress Slim

Go monochrome
Monochromatic dressing (one colour from head to toe) makes
anyone look taller and slimmer. Tone-on-tone colouring was a
key trend on the runways for spring and is a style that makes
anyone leaner.

Get a leggy look
Legs will look longer and slimmer if you always closely match
your hose to your shoes and skirts. For a print skirt, use the
background colour to find hose in a similar tone.

Hosiery tips
Two-tone shoes pose a dilemma when selecting hosiery. Always
wear a neutral colour hose or match your hosiery to the lighter colour
in the shoes. Never wear nylons that are darker than the
lightest colour in the shoes.

Cosmetic Tips

Make-up timeline

To ensure your eyes stay healthy and free of infection when using make-up, heed the following due-date rules. Throw out your mascara after three months, powder eye shadows every nine to 18 months, and cream eye shadows every six to 12 months. Sharpen your eyeliners often to keep them clean.

Mascara mistakes

To avoid mascara flake-off or smudging on your face, apply a thin cost of mascara to top lashes only. Then run an eyelash brush through lashes to prevent clumpy mascara build-up.

Get a rosy glow

Want your face to radiate a healthy glow? Try using a gel blush or cream (instead of powder) in a rosy shade of pink to create a more natural look. Gels or creams are more transparent and blend smoothly – rub it on the apples of your cheek and blend up towards the eye for a glowing complexion.

Minute manicure

Need a fast fix for unpolished nails? File nails into a square shape, buff them to create a bit of shine and apply a clear coat of polish. Next rub in cuticle oil around the edges of the nail and moisturize your whole hand. It takes less than 15 minutes and will give your appearance a polished look.

Skin Care Tips

Money saver

Hooked on using disposable cleansing cloths or facial wipes for cleaning your face? Since these packages are convenient but costly, take the time to cut each cloth in half when you buy the package. With a little extra effort you gain twice as many cleansing cloths and save some money in the process.

Exfoliate, exfoliate

For a fast, at-home body exfoliation, mix olive oil with sea salt or sugar. Smooth over skin in circular motions all over the body, avoiding the breast area. Rinse off in the shower and apply your favourite moisturizer.

Body brush

Dry brushing your skin before a shower is a great way to stimulate the natural oil glands in your body. Using a natural bristle body brush, start at your feet and lightly “brush” your skin in a circular motion. Follow by a warm shower and slather your body with your favourite moisturizer.

Hand moisturizer

For regular, well-moisturized hands, keep hand cream on your desk at work or in the car. Apply the cream throughout the day to rejuvenate your cuticles and keep skin saturated.

Natural cleansers

Dip into your fridge for facial cleansers when your regular cleanser runs out. In a pinch buttermilk, yogurt and even cream are gentle, natural skin cleansers.

Moisturizer alternative

Instead of using a cream moisturizer after you bath or shower, rub almond oil (available at your local health food store) into your skin for a treat. Combined with a few drops of your favourite essential oil (peppermint, lavender or neroli) it will leave your skin smooth and supple.

Make shaving easier

An easy way to avoid razor burn after shaving is to moisturize beforehand. While shaving cream is the most popular method, try prepping your leg with hair conditioner for a few minutes before shaving. It will hold moisture on the leg longer and provide a very smooth shave.

Tired eye solution

Need to get rid of tired or puffy eyes immediately? Keep a spoon in the freezer and apply to eyelids for a few minutes to reduce redness.

Q.How soon can you have your hair straightened after a perm?

Ans:It depends on the type of straightening system the salon uses but usually at least 2 weeks should be left before doing it so as to allow the hair to recuperate ready for the treatment.

Q.I am 16 and I have very long, thick hair and about a year and a half ago I had a perm.
I liked it at first, but now I hate it. I have been thinking about having it chemically straightened. Is this a bad idea? My hair is in good condition and I do not want to wreck it? How much does it cost?

Ans:If the condition of your hair is good then you could certainly have your hair straightened. The price varies from salon to salon but it is usually much less expensive than a perm and much quicker to have done.



Q.I have been having my hair relaxed for the past 2 years but still carried on straightening it every other day. My hair is now so damaged that I have lots of split ends and breakage every time I brush my hair. My hair is quite thin as I lose a lot. I have been using shampoo and conditioner from the Nioxin range as well as their styling products. My hairdresser has recommended a steam conditioning treatment which I will be having next week. She also advised me to buy the T3 Wet to Dry Straighteners. I do not know if they will be suitable for my hair though.

Ans:It sounds like your hair needs a long holiday! If you chemically straighten your hair do you still need to straighten it with heat every other day? I think you should give either the relaxing or the heat straightening a miss and focus on getting your hair back in good condition. Your hairdressers suggestion about steam treatments is good, have a few of these to increase the moisture content of your hair, this will strengthen it and increase its elasticity, thus greatly reducing the breakage you have been experiencing. Also, the Wet2Straight from Remington is a very good hair straightener that will straighten your hair excellently whilst reducing the damage that, typically, conventional hair straighteners cause. Also, use rich, deep penetrating reconditioning treatments a hope a couple of times a week. Your hair will soon start to improve, stop breaking and grow longer

How to Use Hair Straighteners?

Hair straightening irons are very easy to use. Simply take small sections of hair, place the irons at the root of the section and work through to the ends. It is advisable to apply a light pressure at the root and increase the pressure towards the ends for more control of the hair.
How to Use Hair Straightener Properly?

1)Shampoo the hair and condition it as normal.
2)Hair will still show curls and waves.
3)Apply serum to hair. Amount depends on type and length of hair.
4)Spread serum in palms and rub into hair, smoothing the hair along its length.
5)Use a hair dryer and paddle brush and start drying the hair encouraging straightness by brushing through the hair as you dry. Set the hairdryers temperature to medium until hair is completely dry.
6)Already hair will show signs of straightening but is still frizzy and dry and lacks shine.(Straightness would not last)
7)With medium or long hair use clips to separate hair so that you can concentrate on one section at a time.
8)Starting at the front with a small section of hair use you straightener down the length is a swift smooth motion.
9)Repeat this step on the next section and continue using small sections right round the head.
Always run the straightener from top, down the hairs length and continue until straightener runs off the hair at the end and hair falls away. Do not stop at any point and try to keep the sweep even and consistent.
10)On larger sections you may need to repeat the run with the straightener 2-3 times.
11)Once the majority of hair has been straightened finish the style by blending at the ends. With no clips run the straightener close to the ends and off the ends of the hair. This will stop separation that might occur when using sectioning clips.
You should be left with sleek shiny frizz free straight hair which should last a long time.

How to Use Hair Straighteners?

Hair straightening irons are very easy to use. Simply take small sections of hair, place the irons at the root of the section and work through to the ends. It is advisable to apply a light pressure at the root and increase the pressure towards the ends for more control of the hair.

How to Use Hair Straightener Properly?

Shampoo the hair and condition it as normal.

Hair will still show curls and waves.

Apply serum to hair. Amount depends on type and length of hair.

Spread serum in palms and rub into hair, smoothing the hair along its length.

Use a hair dryer and paddle brush and start drying the hair encouraging straightness by brushing through the hair as you dry. Set the hairdryers temperature to medium until hair is completely dry.

Already hair will show signs of straightening but is still frizzy and dry and lacks shine.(Straightness would not last)

With medium or long hair use clips to separate hair so that you can concentrate on one section at a time.

Starting at the front with a small section of hair use you straightener down the length is a swift smooth motion.

Repeat this step on the next section and continue using small sections right round the head.

Always run the straightener from top, down the hairs length and continue until straightener runs off the hair at the end and hair falls away. Do not stop at any point and try to keep the sweep even and consistent.

On larger sections you may need to repeat the run with the straightener 2-3 times.

Once the majority of hair has been straightened finish the style by blending at the ends. With no clips run the straightener close to the ends and off the ends of the hair. This will stop separation that might occur when using sectioning clips.

You should be left with sleek shiny frizz free straight hair which should last a long time.