Monday, 24 August 2015

6 Expert Tips To Make Your Makeup Last Longer During Monsoon Season












Monsoon calls for fragrant breeze, dampened meadows, and much more. And, all this makes way for a great time to break the monotony and infuse splendour in your makeup too! But, the rainy season also brings patchy foundation, dripping mascara, smudging lip colour, and unmanageable hair.
Well, to prevent this, use these ultimate melt-proof makeup and beauty tips, to add a new zing to your look this monsoon season.

1. Waterproof base

The rainy season causes humidity in the atmosphere, which leads to sweating and dripping of makeup. Therefore, it is suggested to apply a waterproof base followed by patting on loose powder to set the makeup perfectly on your skin.

2. Ace that blush

It is also recommended to use a powder-based blusher to infuse a natural flush on your cheeks in this season of romance. You can try subtle shades of pinks and peaches, depending on which one suits you the best.

3. Eye basics

Bright colours certainly look more beautiful during monsoons. So, when it comes to eye makeup, you can probably add some spark by using dazzling colours and let your eyes do all the talking. You can use shades such as bright pink, blue and orange.

4. Permanent makeup effect

If re-touching the makeup of your eyes seems like a fussy-affair to you, go for permanent kajal (kohl) and eyeliner application, and say good bye to your woes. This will last for at least 10 to 15 hours and will keep your eye makeup worries at bay.

5. Neon bright

As neon shades are making their mark in the fashion circuit, they will be a hit during monsoon season too. Different bright shades of red, orange and pink are some of the most popular shades these days. You can use these bright colours to make your monsoon merrier.

6. Hair woes

It is advisable not to leave your hair loose or open as far as possible. Your hair can get oily by mingling up with the rain-water and sweat, which will make them look tacky. It is best to tie them into a high pony or a mid-rise bun, to beat the heat and humidity. One may also go for a short haircut in order to make a better style statement this season.
(The author is the Director of ALPS Clinic and Academy)
www.alpsbeautyacademy.com

Friday, 14 August 2015

Get ready for a Honeymoon Makeover!















Just like your nuptials– honeymoon is also an integral and much-awaited aspect of your life. You might have been yearning for it ever since your engagement ceremony and would want to emerge the most beautiful bride in front of your partner during your entire honeymoon trip.  And, of course who can forget those teasing glimpses of relatives and friends – once you land back home! To fulfill your urges of looking like a ‘sweetheart’ itself on your honeymoon and even after it, Renowned Cosmetologist & Aesthetician and Founder-Director of ALPS Beauty Clinics, Bharti Taneja, shares some honeymoon makeover tips only for you…

Get a Haircut:
As a bride you must have not given the heed to the need of getting a nice hair-cut – reason being most brides prefer long hair as they have to either don a bun or a braid for their marriage ceremony. But, you can shed you worries by getting a hair cut just before your honeymoon. Go for the one that suits your face-shape and highlight best features of your face.  This will not only endow you with a different look and but will give out tresses that are hassle-free and easy-to-manage too – to save a lot of morning time to be rather spent with your partner!

Apply Hair Color:
Coloring your hair is very-much in trend nowadays – then why spare it on your wedding! You may go for hues like; browns, burgundys, blondes, according to the color of your eyes and skin-tone. Opt for colored streaks or a ravishing Global color and add an extra amount of glamour to your look. Meanwhile, always remember to choose a professional salon for getting your color done by the experts available there, to choose the best possible color for your hair type. This will definitely provide you with a nice professional color while making your husband swoon-over you!

Go for Perming/Straightening:
A change in hair texture/style is able to bring about ‘huge-some’ difference in your personality too. Especially, if you are heading towards your honeymoon – this change is pleasantly welcomed by your lover as well others when you come back. Therefore, it is suggested to go for permanent styling such, as perming/straightening just before your nuptials to keep flaunting you hair-makeover even after your honeymoon. This would make sure that your friends flow with envy after seeing a brand-new look of yours upon returning.

Avail Permanent Makeup:
Imagine a day on your honeymoon when you wake-up with your makeup being intact – like with, perfectly drawn brow-lines, a non-smudged kohl/eyeliner along with rosy lips – and a face complimented with a tiny beauty spot! Isn’t it enough to make your partner go crazy? Yes, this dream can become true with permanent makeup that endows you with a perfect beauty forever. It involves permanent eyebrow shaping, eye lining, eye-lash curling, lip coloring, beauty spot. You can round upon any of these procedures, depending upon your individual need. All of them save a lot of time, energy and money, where you can indulge into your various other chores – for making your love happy while on your trip.

Buy Contact Lenses:
Get few contact lenses to bring about a huge difference into your look as eyes are your most beautiful assets and can compliment your personality like no other accessory can do.  So, it would be nice if you go for wearing lenses; especially, in greens or hazes to add a unique spark to your persona. Also, you can wear different colors of lenses every other day on the trip to enable yourself to become your man’s fancy!

Opt for Soak-off Nail paints:
Roaming around with chipped nails/nail paints shows that you are not groomed enough and can be a turn-off for your man! And, whichever nail-polish you may apply, it does not stay for more than a week and reapplying becomes a bit hectic, especially, when you’re on your honeymoon.  At the same time, it is difficult for you to apply your paint like an expert; so this also makes things complicated for you. But, don’t worry as a new revolution in nail-technology called soak-off nail paints can help you shed you dilemmas. Opt for them, if you want to flaunt latest colors and designs on your nails to make them look more attractive, without worrying about applying nail color every other day, as these last up to 20 days after application!  You can also go for 3D nail-art to infuse some more boldness to your avatar. Now, be happier to hold hands of your lover; with utmost style and love along.


For more information visit  www.alpsbeautyclinic.com

(The author is the Director of ALPS Clinic and Academy)



Saturday, 8 August 2015

Get glowing with permanent makeup on your D-day












Bharti Taneja
Every bride dreams of looking beautiful and natural best on her wedding. After all, it’s the day she has always dreamt of and thus, leaves no stone unturned in her endeavour to shine and glow, like a true princess. However, juggling a wedding, all the arrangements and numerous guests with countless other things means you can spare little time for proper personal grooming. But, why let the time crunch spoil your big day when you have Permanent makeup!

Quick and effective, it offers prospective brides-to-be easy, one-stop solutions to all their beauty worries. Whether one wishes to correct some imperfections, conceal a flaw or want to skip the tedious bridal makeup session, permanent makeup is the answer to all the problems. Moreover, the effect of such treatment lasts for around 10-15 years. So here are a few easy, effortless and popular treatments to get you ready for the clicks, close-ups and compliments.
Beauty Spot that Makes You Hot
Reminiscent of the fabled beauty spot of Marilyn Monroe, the procedure involves the addition of a strategically placed beauty spot as desired by the person. The right spot at the right place can wonderfully enhance a bride’s overall look.
Beautiful Brows
Sharp brows make heads turn and coax wows! Getting a perfect pair of brows has become easier than ever for women. Those noticeable cuts and irregularities in brow hair can be corrected with surprising ease, letting brides face the camera with confidence.
Enchanting Eyes
Dense eyes are the heart and soul of an alluring look. Putting on eyeliner and kajal everyday can be quite troublesome when short on time, especially for those who wear contact lenses or spectacles. With permanent liner and kohl, one can flaunt beautiful eyes at all times.
Perfect Pout
The right curvature of your pucker makes for a warm & gleaming smile. Outlining the lips helps young brides in a rush to fill in the lips and be ready instantaneously. Ask the aesthetician to do yours’ with a perfect pout.
Luscious Lips
Flaunting rosy pink and succulent lips 24X7 is possible now! This is a popular treatment among brides today and lasts for 1-2 years. So you no more need to worry about stashing that lipstick in your purse every time you step out.
From Patches to perfection
Concealing unwanted leucoderma patches is now possible with permanent makeup. Often chosen by prospective brides with untreatable and non-expanding white patches, it promises a flawless complexion.
For more information visit www.alpsbeautyclinic.com
(The author is the Director of ALPS Clinic and Academy)

Saturday, 1 August 2015

Monsoon and Men












Beauty has conventionally been the exclusive forte of women. Men have had little to do with it in history. The modern male, however, is a different story. Their interest in beauty has consistently risen over the past few decades. Hygiene, personal grooming and presentability have become priorities. Being style-savvy, keeping up with fashion and taking care of their skin and hair has increasingly become integral to their lives. Skin problems are a frequent thing for people of all ages during monsoon and many men may not know how to deal with them. So, we asked celebrity cosmetologist, aesthetician and Founder-Director of Alps Beauty Clinic and Academy, Bharti Taneja, what steps should men take to avoid skin and hair trouble this season

Skin Care
Monsoon rains are relief for everyone. After a spell of hot and sunny, cool and cloudy is a welcome change. But, the seasonal humidity can be quite stifling for our skin.Sweating, combined with dust and dirt,causes annoying skin problems like acne, blackheads and whiteheads for many.You can avoid these by taking some basic precautions and following some simple steps for skin care. Clean your face at least 4-5 times a day with an astringent or skin toner. This will freshen up the skin and get rid of any extra oil. Scrub your face at least twice in a week. This will open up your pores and cleanse the skin of impurities. This is the best way to avoid and clear up blackheads & whiteheads. Put on a face pack that suits your skin to close the pores. In extreme cases, go to any reputed cosmetic clinic and getthe laser and young treatment done. It resolves 80-90% of pores problems and is given over a number of sittings. Start your day with a refreshing bath – put lemon peels in a tub the night before and bathe with the water next morning.
Hair Care
Hair can get sticky, frizzy and unmanageable if exposed to sweat. Wash your head every alternate day with a shampoo suitable to your hair to keep them soft and nourished. Follow this up with a conditioner according to your hair type. Creamy conditioners are best for dry hair. You can also mix vinegar in water and rinse your head with it. Dandruff is a very common problem in monsoon. Don’t take it lightly if you’ve got dandruff as too much dandruff leads to hairfall. Give your hair and scalp a good wash every 2-3 days with an anti-dandruff shampoo that suits you. If this doesn’t solve the problem then go for the bioptron treatment at any reputed cosmetic clinic. It will reduce dandruff and decrease your hair loss.
Foot Care
As the drizzles and downpours of the monsoon season replenish the earth and rejuvenate the greenery around us, they also increase the chances of infections. Our feet have to bear the brunt of this problem, being cloistered in footwear all day. Stinky feet are a real relationship killer, not to mention being really embarrassing. Be regular at cleaning your feet.Always dry them thoroughly before wearing socks. Pay special attention to the spaces between your toes. Put talcum powder in them to reduce any bad odour. You can also put some talcum powder in your socks. Wherever feasible, wear open-toed footwear. This will keep your feet dry andlet them breathe. Get a pedicure from any good cosmetic clinic every 15 days or so to keep your feet clean and hygienic.
Apparel
Picking the right clothes to wear for any situation is a very important decision. So when you are reorganizing your wardrobe for monsoon, keep comfort and utility at the top of your priority list. Swap tight jeans for cotton trousers and 3/4ths; formal shirts can be replaced with casual cotton shirts, t-shirts and tank tops. If you’re really partial to denim, then go for stretch denim and bull denim jeans.These are comfortable to wear in monsoon and allow your skin some air if they get drenched.