The face is the window to your heart. A smiling face can to wonders and a glowing clear face adds to your personality. Taking care of your face is really important. Aging signs are first seen on face and neck, it is important that you take care of your skin early on to avoid the signs of aging. There are few basics on face skin care which will ensure lasting beauty and glowing skin.

First basic step is to clean the face of the debris and pollution. This cleaning process is important in ensuring clean face which is free of alien material. It is utmost important to clean the face thoroughly if you have put up make-up. This will give the face air to breath and it is not advisable to leave the make-up on the whole night. It is better to avoid bar soaps for cleaning your skin. Face wash are better as they do not leave your skin dry.

Exfoliation is the next step in face care. This will help in clearing your face of the dead cells. Scrubs will help in removing the outer dead layer of your face. A scrub should not be harsh on your facial skin and it shouldn’t be too soft either. Even exfoliating with lemon, which acts as a natural cosmetic will do the needful for you face. Even tomatoes work well for exfoliating skin. Even chemical peels are a boon for your skin. They will reduce the signs of aging drastically but they come with a price tag. They are a great investment for your face and will work wonders for you.

Lastly, an important beauty tips – it is necessary to moisturize your skin. This will sum up your face care and will leave your skin all glowing and subtle. Natural moisturizers like honey work well for any skin type. There are skin care cosmetics available from various brands, buy the one that suits your skin type. The branded ones re costly but one need not take chances with their skin. It is important to know which product is suitable for your skin and the one which jells with your skin type. Even drinking loads of water will help in taking good care of your skin. A good balanced diet and some regular workout will help you in having good facial skin. Good amount of sleep will avoid the dark circles and will help you attain the glow naturally. ]]> http://www.all-about-her.com/beauty-tips-face-care-basics/feed/ 0 http://www.all-about-her.com/why-great-lengths-extensions-are-the-best/ http://www.all-about-her.com/why-great-lengths-extensions-are-the-best/#comments Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:40:10 +0000 Kate http://all-about-her.com/?p=8

People choose to get hair extensions for many different reasons. For example if their hair is thin or thinning and want to add more volume; if they cut a little too much off last time and want it to be longer; if they have an upcoming event and would like an up do that would otherwise be impossible with their short hair; if they have an inconsistent thickness to their natural hair to even it out. Many different reasons with all one solution-Extensions! There are many different brands and applications of hair extensions so how do you know which one is the best? This will help you understand the Great Lengths method of hair extensions and what makes it the best!

The most common methods of applying extensions are weaving , fusion, clamping with metal tubes or using waxes and polymers, sewn wefts, micro rings, taping, bonding, adhesives, and clip ins. Some forms of extensions can be damaging to the hair and are not recommended for hair that is over-processed from the use of chemical treatments such as relaxing, bleaching, or perms, these can make the hair brittle and prone to breaking. Check with your stylist when in doubt. Great Lengths Extensions uses a patented system which pre-bonds the hair to ensure easy application and long lasting results. The patented protein polymer bond used allows for compatibility with the elements your hair encounters such as heat, water and sunlight. Most importantly after the bonding is dissolved using the Great Lengths removal solution your hair is in a natural state with no damage to the cuticle.

The extent that each form of extensions lasts varies with each application. The sewn wefts way, or “tracks”, usually only lasts from 6-8 weeks, depending on how fast your hair grows. With adhesives they can be as short as a day or two before they start coming out, or last up to 4 weeks. Micro rings extensions will last about 3 months. Great Lengths however last an average of 5 months! All of this, of course, depends on how well you maintain the extensions and your hair. Great Lengths easily outlives all the other forms.

With Great Lengths, the choice of colours, lengths, thicknesses and decorative strands allows for hundreds of possibilities for your truly unique and personalised head of hair. There are 40 natural shades, 14 fashion alternate colour shades and Diamond strands, which use Swarovski crystals to choose from. The hair can be further personalised to exactly match your natural colour and style as it is 100% human hair.

The process of consultation with your stylist is an important step to ensure the desired outcome for the Great Lengths extensions is achieved. The colour, length, cut, style, finished look, maintenance and pricing must all be decided. There is a choice of four lengths ranging from 30 to 60 centimetres, depending on how many strands needed the price will vary for the desired look.

Now that you have read a little bit about the Great Lengths way of extensions you can make an educated decision on what you want in your hair! You can always consult your stylist if you have any questions about extensions. Get them today, for all your hair dilemmas.