Beauty Articles (44 articles found)

Once upon a nonchalant Thursday, the mirror reflects a visage subtly etched by the relentless march of time. The visage, my friends, is none other than our own, quietly yearning for the effervescent glow of yesteryears.

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A Voyage into the Realm of Cruelty-Free Beauty Imagine, if you will, a world where animals are no longer subjected to the cruel experiments of the beauty industry, locked away in cages, their lives reduced to a series of painful tests with no hope of escape. A world where the conscious consumer can slather their face in a cornucopia of vibrant hues without the guilt of knowing that innocent creatures were harmed in the making of their favorite shade of lipstick.

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Beauty Standards: A History of Boredom Beauty standards have been around since the first ancestor of humankind looked at another and thought, "She's hot. I want to mate with her. " But if we fast-forward through millennia of beauty standards - from Ancient Egypt's Cleopatra to the 1960s" Twiggy - we find a common theme: boredom.

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A Spotty Introduction Have you ever wondered about the charming little spots that appear on the faces of some fortunate individuals? Yes, I'm talking about freckles - the delightful, celestial sprinkles that grace the faces of the young and the young-at-heart. These natural wonders are a source of fascination and envy for many, mostly because they lend an air of innocent mischief to those who bear them.

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The Evocative Emanations of Yore As I stand in a department store, my olfactory nerves assaulted by a cacophony of scents, I am transported to ancient Mesopotamia, where the first known perfume maker resided some 4,000 years ago. Known as Tapputi, this noble chemist of exotic essences is immortalized on a cuneiform tablet.

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A Beautiful Collision of Two Worlds There comes a time in every person's life when they must reevaluate their existence and ask themselves, "Am I truly living? " This deep, existential query has the remarkable ability to plunge one's mind into the furthest reaches of self-discovery, unearthing the hidden treasures of one's psyche. Much like the bizarre, symbiotic relationship between art and makeup, these two seemingly unrelated entities may just hold the answer to life's most profound question.

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The Age of Inclusion Has Arrived Lo and behold, the momentous time in the beauty realm is upon us, where we cast off the shackles of homogeneity and embrace the glorious cornucopia of human diversity. Gone are the days when the fashion magazines screamed at us to conform to an unattainable ideal of beauty.

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Navigating the High Seas of Skincare Imagine you're a stylish seafarer, braving the high seas in a quest for radiant skin. As you navigate through waves of beauty products, you may have heard whispers of marine-based ingredients and their promises of rejuvenation.

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The Ancient World: Beauty Beyond the Beholder's Eye Ancient civilizations were quite the aesthetes. The ancient Egyptians, for instance, found beauty in symmetry, and they went to great lengths to achieve it.

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The Great Cosmic Joke: Aging Time seems to be nature's way of keeping everything from happening at once. It's a curious, relentless, and often cruel phenomenon that waits for no man or woman.

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A Trip Through Time and Ink There I was, dredging through the bowels of the Earth in search of the elusive essence of body art, when I found myself lost in the labyrinth of history. The walls were adorned with the visages of lost tribes and ancient civilizations, like a thousand tattooed eyes staring back at me.

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Getting to the Root of the Matter As I find myself peering into the mirror, scrutinizing the ever-multiplying wrinkles, I cannot help but wonder about the state of the beauty industry. How did such a seemingly superficial matter get tangled up with the noble pursuit of environmental sustainability? But, alas, the answer is as simple as it is necessary.

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When the Night is Dark and Full of Terrors, Turn to Korean Beauty Rituals As I looked at myself in the mirror and stared into the abyss that was my ever-deteriorating visage, I realized there must be a way out of this maze of wrinkles and dry skin. Eureka! I found my salvation in Korean beauty rituals that promised to revive my sad and weary soul, and restore the long-lost glow to my parchment-like face.

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A Hell's Angels Introduction to Tattoos The first time I met a man with a tattoo, I was hanging out with the Hell's Angels. The needle plunged into the bicep of a man they called "Mad Dog," and it was like a shot of adrenaline to my brain.

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Beauty Products: Not Just for Your Face Anymore As the sun rises on another day in our mad, mad world, we find ourselves surrounded by a tidal wave of edible beauty products. It's a surreal world we live in, my friends.

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Did you know that the color on your face could be as important as the number in your bank account, and possibly less depressing? Well, fear not, my aesthetically-challenged friends, for we shall embark on a journey to the intersection of beauty therapy and cutting-edge science. Prepare to unleash the chromatic power of the color spectrum on your unsuspecting complexion! Color Theory: A Brief Primer for the Visually Uninformed Before we begin slathering our faces with vibrant pigments in a vain attempt to resemble a Picasso painting, we must first understand the fundamentals of color theory.

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A World of Differing Opinions When it comes to beauty, it seems that humanity simply cannot agree. It is said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and, across the vast expanse of our globe, those eyes behold an astonishing array of perspectives on what constitutes physical attractiveness.

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As a species, we humans have an innate desire to appear attractive, compelling, and well, beautiful. It's no wonder that across the globe, the beauty industry is a booming behemoth, churning out creams, serums, powders and potions in a never-ending quest to help us achieve the unattainable: perfection.

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Technically microblading IS permanent makeup. However, while microblading is performed with a small blade, permanent makeup usually refers to the method involving the use of a permanent makeup/tattoo machine. So what are the main differences between the two? 1.

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What we eat has an influence on every part of our body - including our hair. While we often think hair as an attachment to our body, it's a PART of our body.

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We live in an age where we believe we can pay for "instant results" when it comes to beauty. It's true to an extent.

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Facial treatments are beauty relief for your skin that improves common conditions like aging, fine lines or wrinkles, acne, and/or acne scars. Diane Marie, Master Esthetician at Hollywood Beach Salon & Spa in Oxnard, California, shares that facial treatments offer the kind of well-known benefits such as rejuvenated, healthy, and youthful skin.

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As governments around the world are bringing themselves in and out of lockdowns, our salons are going from periods of no work at all, to sudden frenzies of packed out days and even nights from deprived clients who need a treatment. The periods after lockdown can be great for salon owners, as months without treatments mean that clients often want to catch-up, and catch-up big. But it can be super stressful.

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You may be wondering what is the point of no-makeup if you could just simply wear none. The truth is, however, that every face will look slightly better with no-makeup than without it.

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There's no limit of nail salons in the UK, but often choice can be a block to action. How can you filter out the salons you can trust from the ones you can't? Here are a few things that you should look for while visiting a nail salon. CleanlinessYou will not often notice a place when it's clean, but you will notice it if it's dirty.

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If you have long dreamed of luxurious long hair, then I will certainly help you with this. Even if, by nature, you have thin hairs that do not want to grow to the desired length in any way, the problem can always be solved using the build-up method. Hair building is a procedure that many girls have already addressed.

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Camouflage tattooing is a way to cover a skin blemish of some kind using natural skin tones. Such blemished could include:-VitiligoAn injury of some kind - be it a sports injury or accidentsurgery scarsself-harm scarsstretch marksOf course, many people have such blemishes, and they don't even see them as such - they see no problem with them, and that's fine.

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Sugaring is one of the best forms of hair removal and an alternative to waxing. This form of hair removal is an organic paste that your Aesthetician is specially trained at removing hair.

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Hair loss is a common problem. A lot of us have experienced that the hair brush or shower is full with your fallen hair.

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It's not uncommon to have a number of questions about breast reconstruction before your procedure. While your surgeon will take you through all of the information you need to know during your consultation, it can be difficult to take all of that information in when you're stressed about your surgery. To help you better prepare for your surgery, here are answers to 10 of the most common questions about breast reconstruction. Answers to Top Breast Reconstruction Surgery Questions1. ) Is it going to be possible to shower after my surgery? It's always better to wait at least 48 hours before you shower.

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A brachioplasty, or arm lift, is a cosmetic procedure that is done in order to create smoother toned arms, with better contours. Those who have lost a large amount of weight, or who naturally struggle with excess skin around the lower arms, can find this surgical procedure to be incredibly beneficial. There are several aesthetic benefits to be seen if you are considering this surgery. The removal of excess skin and fatWhen you undergo a brachioplasty, the excess skin and fat that are hanging beneath your lower arms are surgically removed.

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There's no real way to determine exactly what you'll experience during your tummy tuck recovery until you go through it. The tummy tuck recovery process will be slightly different for every patient and will also depend on the type of tummy tuck that was performed. A Brief Overview of the Recovery ProcessIn most cases, muscle or abdominal wall tightening is a part of the surgery, which is what causes the most discomfort during recovery. The average tummy tuck patient will take around two weeks off work, however, some patients may require less while others require a slightly longer recovery period. Following your surgery, your stomach area is going to be swollen and it will feel tight too, which means you won't be able to stand upright for a while. Pain medication can be used to treat any discomfort that you might be feeling during this time. During your first week, you will be encouraged to get as much rest as possible and to keep any form of lifting to a minimum.

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Choosing your implant size is one of the many decisions you will need to make during the breast augmentation process but this isn't a decision that should stress you out. By understanding the basics of breast implant sizes and knowing what factors to consider, you can easily choose an implant that's just right for you. The main factors that you will need to consider are:Your heightThe width of your chestThe breast shape and size that you would ideally like to haveWhat to Keep in MindMany patients are very focused on a specific size when they first consult with their surgeon, with most being quite apprehensive to consider other options. As a woman, you probably know how trying on different bra brands can actually mean having to purchase 3 entirely different sizes.

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It's not that difficult to let your healthy hair habits fall by the wayside but making some basic changes to your haircare routine can mean that you get to enjoy a fuller, healthier head of hair for many more years. If you want to promote hair growth and keep your scalp healthy, here are a few tips that will prevent you from making some crucial hair and scalp-related mistakes. Professional Tips for a Healthier Head of Hair1. Find the right brushYour hair cuticles are what maintain your hair's moisture levels and prevent damage.

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The Brazilian butt lift is a highly-popular contouring procedure across the globe that combines liposuction with fat grafting to achieve a shapelier behind. Once the excess fat is processed, it is injected into the buttocks to add more volume and provide patients with a sexier shape. When the procedure first came about, it received a lot of criticism because of the high rate of fat absorption. Fortunately, modern-day developments have eliminated this issue and patients can now enjoy long-term results. How Fat Absorption Rates Have Been ReducedMedical professionals have made it possible to reduce fat absorption after a Brazilian butt lift by:Applying gentler liposuction techniquesFat removal techniques that use laser or ultrasound are not ideal for butt augmentation because it injures and sometimes destroys the fat cells, which means they can't be reused.

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If the tattoo you once thought was a good idea is starting to bug you, you've probably been looking into removal options such as laser. As with any type of cosmetic procedure, you want to make sure that you have the information you need to make an informed decision. Having all the details also ensures that you can set realistic expectations. Laser Tattoo Removal: 7 Questions and Answers1.

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Rhinoplasty has been aroundfor decades and is changing the lives of people all over the world. Peoplepursue rhinoplasty for a number of different reasons but unfortunately, whenyou begin researching the procedure, you will be met with a lot of falseinformation. This article aims to clear upsome of the most common myths surrounding rhinoplasty. Top 8 Rhinoplasty Myths1.

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It's easy to assume that the hair treatments available nowadays will do little more than cover up an area where there is no hair, but there are treatment savailable that can help restore areas of hair loss, regardless of your gender. What is PRP Therapy? PRPis an abbreviation of platelet-rich plasma, and effectively uses a patient's blood to help restore hair in areas where baldness has occurred. The blood is drawn from the arm of the patient, before going through a process that helps separate the red blood cells from the plasma. The separated plasma, which is full of platelets is the injection into the area where baldness isoccurring. For example, those are interested in PRP therapy for a thicker head of hair will have series of injections made to the scalp. Although this may sound painful, the majority of those who receive PRP therapy are often in no pain and very little pain, so much so that it's very rare for any form of numbing to be applied. How Will I know if the PRP Therapy is working? Despite PRP therapy being one of the most effective hair restoration methods available, it is understandable that some may still be sceptical when it comes to treatment being effective. PRP therapy won't perform an overnight miracle, but it will be effective overtime.

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Your wedding is one of the most special and important occasions of your life, which is why looking your best for the big day is such a huge deal. Last month, millions of people tuned in to watch Meghan Markle and Prince Harry tie the knot, with more than a few brides-to-be a little envious of Meghan's stunning figure.

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The opportunity to work anywhere abroad is exciting, but to have the chance to move to Barcelona can feel like a dream come true. But how will you adapt when this bustling and vibrant city becomes your home? You are likely to be so busy settling into a new job, finding somewhere to stay, and getting used to a new city that maintaining a healthy lifestyle may fall by the wayside.

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Teeth whitening is in more demand than ever and is getting more accessible and cheaper for consumers. For people thinking about buying an at-home tooth whitening kit to achieve that brighter smile, there are a lot of things to consider.

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Skin damage is an unfortunate consequence of ageing, city living, hectic lifestyles and pollution, with the fragile areas around the eyes being the most vulnerable. If you have wrinkles, dark circles, puffiness or other skin issues you would like to fix there are several options to choose from, the most obvious perhaps being invasive procedures such as surgery, chemical peels, and long series of laser treatments.

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If you've been keeping up with the latest natural beauty and hygiene trends lately, you know that coconut oil is all the rage. The uses and purported benefits of coconut oil are vast in quantity and with all the talkgoing around, it's hard not to wonder if we should all jump on the coconut oil bandwagon.

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Whatever you do, don't be in envy of the Barbie doll. She is not a real woman, and if she was she would probably have to walk on all fours.

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