How to do Spa Pedicure At Home

                         How to do Spa Pedicure At Home

I always try to save money from the services of beauty salons & try to do them by myself at home.Heres i am posting how I do my Spa pedicure treatment at home.


Things needed :


1.A bowl of warm water.
2.Foot wash or Any shampoo or Foaming Shower gel.
3.Salt or Epsom salt.
4.Baking Soda.
5.Pumice stone.
6.Foot Scrub.
7.Foot cream ( optional ).
8.Cuticle oil/Cuticle Cream or Vaseline.
9.Cuticle Pushing Stick.
10.Nail Cutter.
11.Nail Filer.
12.Cotton Balls.
13.Nail Polish.

14.Foot Brush.

15.Nail Brush.

16.Essential oil ( optional ) or Rose water.

17.Few Pebbles.

18.Dry & Soft Towel.

19.Lemon Juice.

20.Dettol or Any type of antiseptic.

How to do Spa Pedicure Treatment At Home :


Step 1.Cleaning Pedicure Tools:


Hygiene maintainence is the first step of any beauty care.Follow these few steps:
-Clean your pedicure brush by soapy water.
-Take antiseptic in cotton balls.Take your cutting tools like -nail cutter,nail scissors,cuticle pusher stick etc.Rub those tools by antiseptic.


Step 2: Remove the old nail Color :

Remove your old nail polish with some cotton dipped in nail polish remover.


Step 3: Trimming & Shaping Toe Nails :


Take a bowl full of slight warm water.Now just soak your feet not your legs in the water.This soaking will soften your toe nails for shaping.Now dry your feet with a towel.


First lets see how to shape toe nails properly

Use a nail cutter to cut your toe nails.

If theres any residues of nails pull them by nail scissors or nail nipper.You can pull off dead skin around nails by this.See the picture:

Now the part of filing nails.Now file your toe nails to flat the sharp tips of nails.Move the filer back & forth to flat the tips.Don't forget to flat down the corners of your nails.

Step 4 : Removing Cuticles :


Now take a cuticle pusher stick like this:

Now take cuticle oil/cream or Vaseline.Put a thick amount of vaseline on nails.Now take the pusher stick.Remove the excess cuticles of nails with it.Be careful you should pull the excess cuticle.If your nails do not have excess cuticle then just push them,do not try to pull.See the picture :

Step 5 : Foot Soak in a Spa Style :

Preparing foot soaking solution:


-Take one Basin Warm water.You can use any home container as a bowl.
-Take 2 table spoon Epsom salt.or you can use normal salt we use in cooking.
-Put 2 or 3 drops of essential oil.The best one is Lavender oil.Alternate way,you can put 1 table spoon Rose water in the bowl.
-Put 3 or 4 table spoon Lemon Juice.
-Now mix Foot wash in the solution.If you don't have a foot wash you can use any shampoo.But i personally do not like using shampoo for pedicure.I mix foaming shower gel in the solution.
-Mix everything well & prepare a warm,soapy & runny solution.


Preparing Warm Pebbles :


Put some smooth pebbles in the warm water before starting your pedicure.


Now put those pebbles in your pedicure solution.


Here's start your Foot Spa.Soak your feet in the warm soapy solution for 20 to 25 minutes.Within this time turn on your favourite music & relax.After 20 minutes towel dry your feet.


Step 6 : Exfoliating By Scrub :

Use foot scrub to exfoliate your legs' & feet's skin.I use meena herbals hand & foot scrub.Price : 100 tk.
You can use homemade scrub as well.Make scrub by rice powder,sugar,lemon juice & olive oil.Exfoliate your feet & legs' skin with the scrub to slough away dead skin cells.


Step 7 : Smoothing Heels :


For this step you need Pumice stone,Foot brush & nail brush.You can alternately use this type of pedicure brush too.See this picture :

This type of brush has pumice stone,brush,heel scrubber & heel smoother.
First,by the pumice stone rub your heels to remove the dead cells of feet.You can use single pumice stone.

Rub the pumice stone in a back & forth motion.Also rub at the side of your heels.

Now you can use the Heel scrubber & heel smoother like the pumice stone.If you feel your feet is soft after using pumice stone then you do not need to use the rest of them.


Step 8 : Washing Feet & nail : ( optional )

If you feel after using scrub you need to clean your feet then you can do this step.Take a foot brush & clean your feet by foamy shower gel.You can also clean your nails by nail brush.You can use sticks to pull out the dirts inside the nail beds.See the picture :

Use warm soapy water to clean.After overall wash,towel dry your legs & feets.

Step 9 : Moisturization :

Take a foot cream to moisturize your feet & use a body lotion to moisturize your legs.You can use Natures secret foot cream. price : 200 tk.

You can apply homemade moisturizer too.Mix almond & olive oil & apply the mixture on feet & legs.

Step 10 : Paint your Nails :

Separate your fingers by foams or you can push cotton balls between nails.Now paint your favourite nail color on nails.Let them dry.& your home spa pedicure is done !


Its a spa treatment.You can cut few steps & do a home pedicure from this tutorial.

What a Girl Should have in her Purse

What a Girl Should have in her Purse


Beauty & skin care is not only for home.You might have classes, office work etc, so you need to care your skin outside too.This can be done when you have a prepared purse with you.I know girls purses are always full & heavy.Today i am suggesting what you must have in your purse.I am focusing on the students & corporate women.


1.Choosing The Suitable Bag :


First of all you need a suitable purse or bag.A bigger one as you will have to keep many items inside it.

You can also check the following link for more bags suitable for different use.
http://makeup-hookers.blogspot.com/2011/12/new-fashion-trend-messenger-bags.html


2.Water Bottle :


You may think that mentioning about water bottle is not necessary, i am repeating because intaking a lot of water through out the day is a primary step of having a clear skin.When it comes about bottles, i suggest you use the bottles made of aluminium.

These bottles helps o keep water cool for a long time.Keep a bottle inside your bag all time.


3.Hair combs,Hair Brush & Hair accessories :

When you are out of home for hours, its obvious that hair gets tangles & is not easily manageable.So keep a hair comb or hair brush in your purse all time.


When its come for hair accessories , keep some bobby pins , hair clips & hair bands.So when you need to manage your hair, you will get them ready in your purse.

Keep your hair accessories in a small purse, so that you do not have to search for it.


5.Face wash :


When you are outside, its usual that dust makes your face dirty.So you need to clean your face.


Choose a face wash that has a flip top cap like this. So it will be travel friendly and hygienic.

6.Sunblock / Sunscreen :


As we all know, all the sun protection stays for 2 hours.So after 2 hours you need to reapply your sunscreen or sunblock.So its a must to have it in your purse.


7.Sunglass :

Keep a good sunglass inside your purse.For a day out, your eyes need sun protection.So never step out without sunglass


8.Umbrella :

Buy a nice girlish umbrella for your use.Buy those which can be folded in parts & can be kept in your bag easily.Choose those color which reflect sunlight. 




9.Scarf :

To keep your hair safe from dirts & sunlight, you need to cover your hair.Keep a soft scarf in your purse.


10.Makeup accessories :


First choose a suitable small purse to keep your makeup accessories safe.You can go for this type of small makeup bags

-Compact powder :

If you do a little makeup & to keep your makeup last long, you need to sweep some compact powder after few hours.So keep a Compact powder inside the makeup purse.


-Kajol,Eyeliner:

Sometimes kajol & liner gets smudged off or if you have washed face, then you need to reapply them .So Keep a kajol & a eyeliner in your purse.Buy those kajol & eyeliner which are waterproof.


-Lipstick,Lipbalm & Lip gloss :

Keep a natural shade lipstick in the purse.You can also keep your favourite shade.
Lipbalm is a must have of your purse.When you feel your lips chapped, just rub your lip balm.
Lipgloss is not mandatory i believe.If you love lipgloss ,then keep one inside the purse.
For day look do not use anything overshiny.


-In the makeup purse, you can keep small shadow palette of natural color.
-You can keep some makeup wipes too.
-You can also keep mascara,blush etc as well.


11.Body spray or Deos :

A lovely lady having a bad body odour, is not acceptable at all.So keep a small body spray, deo in your purse.Whenever you feel for a splash of fragrance, just spray some.


12.Tissue and Napkin:

Tissues are a must have in your bag.You need it any time through out the day.So keep a packet of tissue inside your purse.You can also keep a cotton napkin to dry face and hand after wash.


13.Sanitary Napkins :


Last but not least, Keep a sanitary napkin inside your purse for emergency.Its also a must have of your bag.For a girl, keeping a sanitary napkin for emergency in the bag can't be avoided.


Some tips :


- if you have access sweating problem, you can keep a small baby powder.
-Keep the hair accessories & makeup accessories in different bags , so you do not have to mess up your whole bag to find anything.


Hope, my tips will help you to arrange your regular bag with books,files as well as beauty essentials too.

Aloe Vera & Yogurt Face pack recipe for Oily skin

Aloe Vera & Yogurt Face pack recipe for Oily skin




This face pack reduces oil & as well as pimples from skin.Oily skin beauties can use this face pack everyday.The sour curd/yougurt (টক দই) reduces oil & pimples from skin.Aloe Vera Juice gives skin firmness.

Ingredients:
-2 table spoon yogurt
-3 table spoon aloe juice.


How to:


Extract the aloe juice by blending it in juicer.Mix 2 table spoon yogurt with it.Keep it on skin for 20 minutes.Then rinse off by water.For more goodness , rub an ice cube after it.Then apply a mild moisturizer.


Some additional tips :
-keep the curd in refrigerator.
-Do not mix multani clay or sandal wood with this.As the mixture won't be easy to apply, aloe juice will cause clotting of mixture.
-Do not need to mix lemon juice , as the sour curd already contains acid to reduce the oil.
-Apply on face & neck, it also reduces neck darkening.
-Apply this pack on a regular basis.You will surely find your oil balance is in control.
-Not a pack for dry skin.

Homemade Face Mask Recipes for Dry Skin

Homemade Face Mask Recipes for Dry Skin


These Tips are for those who have dry & patchy skin.The red veins are visible under the skin & skin remains all time dry , no matter what the season is, can try these mask to maintain a natural oil balance of face.Combination , normal skin should not try these face packs as these packs contains lot of oil, as a result you may find pimples.


1.Coconut milk,Coconut oil & Grated Coconut Face Mask :

Coconut is a great source of nature's boons.The coconut water , milk & grated coconut everything contains lots of minerals & nutrients.


Ingredients :
1.3 table spoon Coconut oil.
2.2 table spoon coconut milk
3.3 table spoon grated coconut.


How to :


Here you may ask should i use the hair coconut oil ?? yes you can use the hair coconut oil as a face pack ingredient.Grate some coconut , wet them in water overnight.In the morning rinse the grated coconut well & get the coconut milk.Now take the wet grated coconut & mix these 3 ingredients.You can blend the mixture to get a fine mixed pack.
Now apply the mixture on face.keep the pack for 20 to 25 minutes & then wash face.You can wash face by a mild face wash after 1 or 2 hours of washing the pack.Or just wash face with water & press towel on face gently after washing with water to soak the excess oil (do not rub towel).


2.Honey,Milk Cream & Almond face pack :

Ingredients :


1.2 table spoon honey.
2.1 table spoon Milk cream (ঘন দুধ / দুধের সর)
3.2 or 3 almond ( বাদাম) paste.


How to :


Take 2/3 table almond.Make a paste  of the almonds.Mix 2 table spoon honey & 1 table spoon milk cream.Make a paste.Apply on face for 20 minutes. & rinse of by water .Do not wash by face wash.Gently pat dry skin by soft towel.To get the best benefit apply this mask before going to bed.


3.Almond oil,Almond & Honey face pack:

Ingredients :


1.2 table spoon almond oil.
2.4 or 5 almond paste.
3.1 table spoon honey.


How to :
Make a paste of almonds.Mix almond oil &honey.Make a smooth paste.Apply on face for 20 to 30 minutes.Then wash off by water & pat dry.


4.Egg yolk( ডিমের কুসুম) & Sesame oil ( তিলের তেল)/Olive oil  & Flour/gramflour ( ময়দা/বেসন) face pack :

Ingredients :
1.Take 1 egg yolk.
2.1/2 table spoon Sesame oil/Olive oil.
3.1 table spoon Flour/gramflour


How to :


Take the mentioned ingredients.Mix some water to make a smooth paste.Apply on face & wash off by water & pat dry.


5.Banana , Butter & honey face pack :

Ingredients :
1.2 table spoon smashed banana.
2.1/2 table spoon butter.
3.1 table spoon honey.


How to :


Mix all the items.You can use blender to get a smooth paste.Apply on face & keep it for 15 to 20 minutes.Wash off with water .You can use a mild face wash to remove the excess oil.Or just soak the oil with a a towel.


Some additional tips :
-Use this face packs at night or after your everyday work,for relaxing.To get the best benefit of any facial,relaxation is a must.
-If skin feels extremely oily, then use a mild face wash after 1 or 2 hours of washing the pack.
-If you have washed face by a face wash , then apply a moisturizer., otherwise you do not need a moisturizer as the packs will provide oil to your face even after washing.

Vogue MARCH issue ADELE

                  Vogue MARCH issue ADELE


I think we both have heard about the names of ADELE.My new fav not for songs at all ,but for new looks of makeup which is just amazing :D .The naturality is the biggest property of her makeup,many celebrities makeup artists fail to achieve this naturality of makeup.


Lets check some adele's sensuous looks : fusion of earth & nude looks & also merylyn monroe red lips.

Lets see her beauty closely

Her makeup is done by Lucia Pieroni for Clé de Peau Beauté for Vogue March 2012.


The makeup features are :
-Contoured Cat eye makeup.
-face is also contoured.
-complexion is peach & cream.
-Matte nude lip color
-while she was wearing red lips, she has done her eye makeup with natural & stark black liner.


I am loving her red lips look. <3 <3

Uses of MAKEUP BRUSHES for FACE makeup

Uses of MAKEUP BRUSHES for FACE makeup


My last post was about how to use makeup brushes for Eye makeup.Here s my new post on the uses of different makeup brushes for Facr makeup.


1.Foundation Brush:

This brushes are mainly used to apply liquid foundation.The brush is flat on both sides.This is how the brush looks :

How to use :

-Pour a small amount of foundation on the hand.
-Dip the brush the tip in the foundation.
-Make some dots of foundation on face.
-Now use the side of the brush to blend the foundation.
-Use broad, downward strokes to sweep and blend the makeup onto the nose, forehead, cheeks and chin.

This picture might help :

2.Concealer brush:

This brush is used to apply the concealer,helps to hide fine lines around eyes or anywhere on the face.The imperfect areas of face can be corrected by using this brush.

Heres how the brush looks :

This is how it is used to blend the concealer.

this is how it is used :

3.Bronzer Brush :

It is used to dust Bronzer on face to enhance the skin complexion & glow.

This is how the brush looks :

You can use this brush for applying bronzer in the right way.Heres the post for how to apply bronzer.

http://makeup-hookers.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-apply-bronzer.html

4.Blush Brush :

Heres 2 types of brushes are used widely.

One is almost like the bronzer brush :

another type is angled blush brush.I feel this brush is more helpful to apply blush on cheeks.

5.Lip brush :

This brush has a small & sharp tip.We all know about this brushes.Heres the view 

6.Highlighter Brush :

This type of brushes has many uses like - applying a small amount of blush to the cheeks,highlighting the top of the cheekbones,also used for applying bronzer & blush as well.

This is how the brush looks :

7.Kabuki Brush :

This brush has a short tail.The fibre are made really soft.This brush exactly looks like bronzer brush .It is used for applying blush,highlighting,bronzing etc.I use it for dusting off excess powder.It s also useful for applying mineral makeup.

This is how the brush looks :

These are the main types of makeup brushes.There are also other varieties.Suit yourself with your favourite ones.

The proper use of brushes makes your makeup looks more perfect & natural.Celebrity Makeup artist like LAURA

Mercier also suggests for using makeup brushes for makeup, not hands.