Archive for February, 2010

We’ve all heard, by now, that doctors can use lasers to remove hair from the human body. However, most people don’t know very much about laser hair removal. You can probably think of quite a variety of questions about laser hair removal right off the top of your head. For example, you might wonder things such as, “How does laser hair removal work? How long does it take? How much does laser hair removal cost? Is it dangerous? What are the risks of laser hair removal?” Here are the basics of what you need to know about laser hair removal:

* How laser hair removal works. Laser hair removal works by sending a pulse of high-energy laser light into the skin. The laser beam targets the melanin pigment that is contained in every hair shaft. Once the laser hits the hair shaft, it tells the hair follicle that it should go into a state known as the telogen, or resting phase. In this phase, hair grows extremely slowly.

* Because laser hair removal sends the message to the hair follicle to go dormant, it doesn’t necessarily stop the hair follicle from ever growing again. Routine maintenance laser hair removal treatments are generally necessary to keep the hair from coming back.

* There is a danger of damaging the skin around the hair follicle. The darker a patient’s skin is,t he more likely that this damage could occur. There are a variety of different types of lasers, however, that are designed specifically for thicker or thinner hair, and for lighter or darker skin.

* Laser hair removal treatments usually number about three to five. These treatments are generally given at least four but no more than eight weeks apart. The maintenance treatments mentioned previously may occur yearly, or even longer apart depending on the individual.

* If you are considering laser hair removal, try to find a practitioner that is experienced. The process of laser hair removal requires quite a bit of precision and a good eye for what exactly needs to be done, and someone who has been doing it longer will likely be more accurate and run less risk of damaging the skin.

- WHAT DEFINES BEAUTY? -

What defines beauty? That is such a large question; External beauty is transient as a passing breeze. Yet true beauty from within will never age. “Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale her infinite variety”. Therefore I feel that a person’s true beauty is internal and not external. Beauty’, influenced from the old Latin word ‘beatus’, meaning, happy, blessed. Not physically beautiful, but beautiful in characteristics. That is how I define beauty.-

You could define beauty as a flick of the hair, a graceful move, a slender frame. These things are aesthetically pleasing to the eye, but they are superficial qualities of no real consequence. They have impact of that I’m sure. But they have no sustaining importance. They are purely on the surface and have no depth. True beauty is deep within the psyche, the soul, the character, the very being of the person. -

What defines beauty? A beautiful face; But a beautiful face with no true self behind it, is not really beautiful. It is a hollow shell. It is the qualities of the person that define beauty. A true soul, compassion, selflessness, and unawareness of the beauty itself that display true beauty; A genuine and caring nature with no regard to the self defines true beauty for me. Is beauty not visual, but merely a conceptual elegance, as so perceived by mathematicians? Certainly in looking at aesthetically pleasing composition of features, mathematics is involved in the makeup.

Image gives forth the beauty but with nothing behind the pleasing appearance how could it be described as beautiful. It is one dimensional and therefore has no real importance. To be Spirituality ethereal is indeed to be beautiful. To display qualities of kindness and true caring are infinitely more beautiful than just a pretty face with perfect features. We like to look at a beautiful person because their features are mathematically in perfect harmony and proportion, therefore what we see is visually very pleasing, so yes, it is beauty, but not of the lasting kind. Fate has been kind to a beautiful woman and it can definitely help in life to be beautiful. People are drawn to beauty, they want to look at it, admire it, touch it, but this type of beauty is fleeting and it can disappear in the blink of an eye.

To define beauty is like trying to describe life itself. It’s very hard to put your finger on. I see beauty in buildings, churches and cathedrals. In defining their beauty it would be for their architecture, their pleasing lines, they do not have human qualities but they do possess character and soul. Beauty is elusive and beauty is cruel. How would I define it ultimately? A summer’s day? A perfect sunset? A babies smile? An act of compassion. Who knows! In the end I feel that beauty, like poetry is best left alone and simply appreciated and not analysed or defined. After all beauty is in the eye of the beholder so who is to say what defines beauty. -

Body hair removal can be catchy for women as no single method can be perfect for the whole body. There is a variety of hair removal options including shaving, waxing, depilatory creams and lotions, tweezing, epilators electrolysis and laser hair removal to choose from. But the main question remains is what to use for which body area. Here are some tips that will surely help you decide about the choice of body hair removal products for women.

Methods that Trim Hair from above the Skin

1. Shaving has been the mostly used and an inexpensive method for body hair removal. In this method a thick layer of shaving cream, gel or foam is applied to the area and then the hair is removed by sweeping the razor blade across the area. Although it removes hair faster yet it has some drawbacks. Firstly as shaving needs care so you have to be quite experienced in it, else you’ll get cuts and burns. Secondly the hair re-grows much faster (in 3-4 days) since it trims the hair part above the skin and doesn’t remove it from its root. So use it in for some emergency conditions and only on the legs and genitals which tend to have the thickest hair on women’s body.

2. Depilatory creams and lotions are yet another inexpensive option for hair removal that contains the chemicals that dissolve the hair cuticle thus making it loose to break off the root. Though this method takes usually 5-10 minutes to loosen the hair yet it is not a no.1 choice for hair removal. The main reason is that as these contain harsh chemicals they burn most type of skins. Secondly the hair grows back in 5-7 days. The only way to use it safely is to do a patch test before applying it to a larger area. Also, use it for urgent hair removal as a last resort and avoid using it on genitals.

Methods that Remove Hair from Root

1. Waxing is the favorite method of hair removal of women who love smooth, silky hairless skin. In this method a readymade wax or home-made sugar wax is applied on the hair in the direction of hair growth and then a piece of old jeans or a thick cloth is stick over it properly. As it sticks to all the area properly the cloth piece is pulled back in the opposite direction to let hair out of their bed. Despite its popularity it has been criticized for some reasons. Firstly this method is painful and not everyone can stand to the pain. Secondly it takes time and patience. Thirdly for the starters it can introduce cuts, redness, swelling, and in rare cases bleeding. So it is advised

The sun’s rays are like a beacon, and the warmth of the sun coddles us quite nicely. Summer is fantastic, but there are some risks to your skin that you need to be wary of during the summer. It is imperative to take care of your skin at all times, but especially in the summer, when your skin really dries out if not properly cared for.

In the summer, skin care tips include frequent fluid drinking, moisturizing, using a Loofah to reach those awkward areas, and to relax. Your skin looks its worst when it is dehydrated. Drinking copious quantities of water will help to replenish all of the lost nutrients, which will help your skin to look and feel better.

Using the proper skin care tools can help to keep your appearance fresh and revitalized. In order for your skin to protect you, you need to protect it from harm. Your feet tend to take a beating in the summer, partly due to walking barefoot more often, and partly due to wearing footwear such as sandals and flip-flops. The soles of your feet become very coarse and dry, and need to be taken care of immediately. Soaking your feet in a foot massage will help them to remain ready to bear the brunt of your weight the next day. When possible, wear a light sock during the summer to keep your feet from becoming damaged.

Summer is detrimental to your skin, so you should take extra precautions during the summer months to take care of your skin. In the summer, the warmth of the sun can wreak havoc on your skin. The heat, as well as the ultra-violet rays, can rob your skin of its moisture, leaving it exposed to the elements.

In the summer months, it is of great importance to take proper care of your skin. Your skin is quickly dehydrated in the warmth, and this makes your skin lose its elasticity, causing wrinkles and blotches. Taking care of your skin in the summer is simple, but you need to be cognizant of your environment.

You should be taking proper care of your skin at all times, through the use of exfoliants, moisturizers, and facial creams. These steps need to be doubled in the summer months. Hydrating your skin is of the utmost importance all year round, but specifically in the summer and winter months.

In summer, make sure to use a moisturizer in the morning, as well as before you retire for the evening. This will give your skin all of the rich nutrients that it so desperately needs. Your face needs the most care, as dry skin is most noticeable in this region. Clean all of the dead and dry skin away in the morning

Big hair is all the rage. And, fortunately, it’s not that difficult to get big, voluminous hair. In fact, you can do it yourself right at home, just by using a few products or by following the method described below.

First, you will need to purchase a few products that will add volume to your hair. The first set of products that you will need is a good, volumizing shampoo and conditioner. Because getting big and crazy hair has been a fad for a few years now, the beauty product industry has been marketing a big variety of shampoos and conditioners that promise to give you big, thick hair. But, how do you know which product will work for you? Usually, you will have to experiment with a few brands until you find a few that will work for you. It is always good to have at least two different shampoos and conditioners on hand, so that you can switch off every few hair washings.

One of the best volumizing shampoos out there is Burt’s Bees Volumizing Shampoo, which comes in a pomegranate scent. Because Burt’s Bees is basically all-natural and doesn’t contain any sulfates or parabens, any type of hair will benefit from being washed with this type of shampoo. Massage and leave the shampoo in your hair for at least one minute, and then wash it out thoroughly. Use the accompanying conditioner and only condition the last half of the hair strands. Again, wash thoroughly.

Always allow your hair to dry naturally. Do not comb your hair once you get out of the shower, since this will effectively flatten it out. Instead, let it air dry and then comb it gently. Use gloves if you want to touch your hair. The more oils that you add to your hair, the more it will get weighed down and look flat and dull.

You can stop there, and you’ll have big hair. But, what about using other products, like hairspray or leave-in conditioner? A method that is very popular now is called “teasing.” It involves the use of a rattail comb and a lot of hairspray. To do this, you will need to take the section of hair that needs to look “big.” Hold it up vertically and parallel to your head. Then, use the hairspray and spray all over the back, near the roots. The more spray, the better. Take the rattail comb and use it to comb starting from two inches from the roots and towards the scalp. As you comb more and more, you will see the hair start to accumulate near the roots. Allow the hair to fall back naturally. It should look more voluminous, or, at the very least, “poofy.”

Even though teasing can cause a lot of hair damage, it is done regularly in the entertainment and fashion industries.

But, what is beauty without pain? If you want big hair, then teasing might be a good option for you once in a while. But, sticking to all-natural volumizing shampoos may be a better path to take.