Shahnaz Husain
Good grooming is a total effect and the smallest details count. Believe me, chipped nail varnish or untidy hair can mar the total effect. A few “pick me ups” and tips can help to make you look good.
Give yourself a manicure and pedicure the day before the big night. Soak your hands and feet in warm water and massage with a rich cream, so that the skin is smooth and soft.
Keep a bowl of rose water in the fridge, with cotton wool pads soaking in them.
A “pick-me-up” face mask can leave your skin clean and glowing. Mix half a teaspoon honey, one teaspoon rose water and one teaspoon dried milk powder. Mix into a paste and apply on the face. Wash off after 20 minutes. After washing off the pack, give the skin a compress with the rose water soaked cotton wool pads.
After applying the face mask, take two of the cotton wool pads soaked in rose water and use them as eye pads. Squeeze out the rose water and then apply on closed lids.
If your hair is looking dull give it a quick conditioning treatment before your shampoo. Mix one teaspoon each of vinegar and honey with one egg. Beat them together well. Massage the mixture into the hair. Then wrap the hair in a hot towel for twenty minutes, before washing the hair. Your hair will have more body and look shiny and manageable.
If you suddenly find your hair has too much static – or a “fly away” hair problem. All you need to do is to wet your hands with water and smooth your palms over the hair. And, avoid too much brushing.
To soften rough, bushy or frizzy hair, mix some water with creamy hair conditioner and put it in a spray bottle. Spray the mixture on the hair. Then comb the hair, so that it spreads through the hair.
Colour Magic
A special occasion or party night means those special touches that help you stand out in a crowd….whether it is a new hairstyle, great accessorizing or highlights in make-up.
Think about what you will wear and the ideal accessories that will add the right touches to your attire. If you do it in good time, you have the chance to try out different accessories, or get some new ones. It gives enough time to co-ordinate your look.
A new look is truly renewing and has a positive impact in terms of boosting confidence. You can try a change of hairstyle, like putting up your hair with fancy hair accessories or ribbons. Wearing flowers in the hair can be quite alluring. Or, leave it loose, but be sure to wash and condition – adding lustre to the hair.
You can also add a touch of glamour with colour streaks. Try herbal hair mascara. The effect lasts till the next shampoo and really helps to limit damage to the hair. Adding streaks of colour is an easy way of highlighting the hair and adding glamour. Even a single streak will be good.
Try nail art with the temporary stickers, or make a style statement with French Manicure.
Fake eye lashes, eye lash extensions and even individual lashes are being used, to add glamour and make the lashes look longer and thicker. They really help to add that extra touch. Try using an eyelash curler for an attractive effect. Then apply mascara.
To help lipstick last longer, powder the lips first. Then outline with lip pencil. Obviously outlined lips no longer “in”, so the lip pencil colour should close to lipstick colour. Apply lipstick with a brush and fill in with colour evenly. Add a touch of lip gloss on the centre of the lips. Choose from colours that are warm and bright, like copper, bronze, plum or coral. Red is very much in. A brick-red colour would also suit. Try dark red, but avoid very dark colours, like dark maroon or brown. Artificial lights drain colour.
Golden foundation, with gold tinted powder would be great for party night. Our Pot of Gold Foundation lends a golden glow. Also, to add that extra touch of gold, you can use gold dust for glitter!
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