• Step one – Make sure that you shorten your fingernails so they all start growing at the same length. Make sure to file them smooth and use good, strong clippers. Only file in a single direction. This is going to help you minimize breakage.
• Step two – Make sure that you use a good hand cream whenever you wash your hands. You want to make sure that your hands do not dry out throughout the day. If you are getting ready for bed, massage a good cuticle oil such as Oil Cuticle Therapy into your cuticles. This is going to help you moisturize your cuticles during the night.
• Step three – When you wake up in the morning, use a nail hardener. Do this for a week (applying a new coat over the old one) and then remove all coats before starting anew. This is going to give your nails that little bit of extra strength that you are looking for.
• Step four – As your nails begin to grow, make sure that you leave them slightly squared off and that your nails have rounded corners. This is a strong shape that is not only easy to maintain on long and short nails, but also equally attractive on both.
• Step five – Always treat your hands as though you had just painted your nails. Do not use your fingernails to peel, open, or pry things. This is going to prevent you from breaking or otherwise damaging your nails. If you feel that you need a reminder, using a colorful polish is going to serve as a constant reminder.

Additional tips

Those steps are going to ensure that your nails not only grow stronger than before, but also remain that way in the future. If you want a few more tips, we have a few suggestions to help you on your way:

• If you want to provide an amazing moisturizing benefit to your fingers, soak your fingertips in warm olive oil once every week. Do that after you remove your nail strengthener and before you reapply it. You will not believe how invigorating this is for your skin.
• If you are going to use polish remover, limit it to once a week. Even the non-acetone formulas have a tendency to dry out your nails. This can leave them looking and feeling brittle.

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What are they exactly?

After the man has shaven his face, the hair might be cut at a rather sharp angle. Instead of growing forward, the hair curls back into the skin. This results in the creation of an irritated bump. If the ingrown hair is not addressed properly, it might become an actual infection and be much more problematic. Fortunately, you can avoid them by changing your shaving habits.

The steps to a shave without ingrown hairs

Follow these steps and you should find that ingrown hairs are not going to trouble you anymore.

• Step 1 – Before you even start shaving, make sure that you wet your face with warm water. By using a warm washcloth or your hands, you guarantee that the hair is going to be soft and smooth rather than firm. This makes it easier to guarantee a cleaner, even shave.
• Step 2 – When you are shaving, shave in the direction of the hair growth. When you are shaving against the grain, you are going to cause skin irritation. That skin irritation can lead to the formation of ingrown hairs
• Step 3 – Make sure that you always use a sharp razor such as the Gillette Sensor Excel or Gillette Fusion. A close shave is imperative to avoid problems. If you try to skimp on using new blades, your skin is going to notice the difference. Also, make sure that you use a quality shave cream. Not using a shave cream such as Magic Mild Shave Cream Razorless is going to irritate your skin.
• Step 4 – Make sure that you apply aftershave immediately after you are done to reduce skin irritation and swelling. When the whiskers start to grow back, they are less likely to cause problems if the skin is irritation-free. A good scrub is also going to ensure that the new skin is constantly refreshed, thus reducing the odds of ingrown hairs. Scrub your face the next day after you are done shaving to ensure that you remove the outer layer of the skin and allow the hair to grow.

Getting rid of your ingrown hairs does not have to be a complicated problem, follow the previous four steps and you are guaranteed a smooth, soft skin without problems.

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Perfume – What’s Your Perfect Fragrance?

The global perfume industry is worth around $25 billion, with hundreds of new scents launched every year. Striking it lucky with a perfume brand can be extremely profitable – a bottle of classic Chanel No.5 sells every 55 seconds around the world. So, it’s no wonder that celebrities are keen to join the perfume bandwagon as a lucrative sideline.

With such a huge range to choose from, picking your perfect perfume is no easy task! You could spend hours wandering the aisles of perfume stores, spraying different scents on to every part of bare skin you can find – only to end up even more confused than when you started! After smelling a few perfumes your brain will “switch off” and lose the ability to recognize new scents, so try not to go on a spritzing spree! Use the paper strips in store to sample several perfumes, only spraying on your skin once you have found one you like.

Don’t be too hasty with your decision – allow the perfume to develop on your skin for about an hour before making your decision. The initial top note of a scent only lasts a few minutes before the middle and base notes develop with the heat of your skin, altering the overall fragrance that will last for the rest of the day.

Perfume is subjective – what one person loves, another may detest. Don’t forget, fragrances will also smell different on different people, due to your individual body chemistry. It’s more important to find a scent you truly love, rather than be influenced by its designer label or celebrity endorsement. Don’t feel obliged to find a signature scent and stick to it – with such a diverse range of perfumes out there, why limit yourself to just one?

What’s Your Type?

Perfumes are generally classified into four categories. You will probably find yourself more drawn to certain types more than others – everyone is different and has their own personal preferences.

Floral/Fruity

These are the most popular scents – fresh, feminine and with universal appeal. Try:

Red Door by Elizabeth Arden

Vera Wang for Women

Energizing/Zesty

Great for daytime, these light, fresh and airy scents are easy to wear, such as:

CK One Calvin Klein

Chloe for Women

Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana

Spicy/Oriental

These are sensual, warming fragrances that can be rich, heady and exotic. Ideal for evening wear:

Hugo Boss Intense for Women

Calvin Klein Euphoria

Woody/Musk

These deep, earthy fragrances are rich and intoxicating, with musky base notes. Examples include:

CK Be

Samsara by Guerlain

Top Tips

• Don’t be tempted by imitation designer brands – they are often poor quality without long-lasting fragrance. Cheap perfumes are also more likely to irritate the skin or cause a reaction.
• Perfume can sometimes cause skin reactions when exposed to the sun, so spray your perfume on your hair or clothes instead.
• For a fragrance that lasts all day, layer up with a body lotion in the same range as your perfume.

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Buying for Baby

Thanks to the 50 Shades of Gray phenomenon that has swept the globe, we are set to experience the biggest baby boom in over 40 years!

If you’re expecting a little bundle of joy yourself, the prospect of baby shopping can be one filled with excitement but also apprehension. After the initial thrill of a positive pregnancy test, the reality of having a baby sets in. With so much to buy, it can be difficult to know where to start, especially if it’s for your first baby. How many types of pacifiers should I buy? Should I get a milk expresser? And will I really need a heated wipe warmer?!

If panic is setting in, don’t worry – it all starts with a list! It might seem to be terrifyingly long at first, but if you pace yourself and start early it won’t be that bad – we promise! Start off by purchasing one or two items a week and before you know it, you’ll have your whole list checked off! This is also a great way to help spread the cost and take advantage of special offers throughout the year.

So, what are the essentials? Well, unless you’ll be using the reusable cloth type, diapers are a must. If there’s anything worth buying in bulk, it’s definitely diapers – you’ll be amazed at just how many you get through! Even if you’re using cloth diapers, it’s advisable to buy some disposable ones as a back-up for emergencies. Most babies will experience a bout of diaper rash at some point, so it’s best to have some absorbent cotton and cream in stock for when it happens.

Where babies are involved, there will always be a need for baby wipes – and plenty of them! Wipes are useful for so many things, not just when changing diapers. You’ll find they will become one of the most useful accessories in your bag – whether it’s for cleaning high-chairs, wiping sticky fingers or cleaning up spillages. With such a long shelf-life, you might as well buy in bulk!

Babies have sensitive and delicate skin, so at bath time it’s important to use mild products. Johnson’s classic baby shampoo has a ‘No More Tears’ formula that is as gentle as pure water. Afterwards, treat your baby’s skin with a gentle baby powder to leave it feeling soft, smooth and smelling deliciously baby-fresh! Baby oil is a great way to keep the skin moisturized and protects against dryness and itching.

Although it might seem a long time off, your baby will start cutting teeth before you know it – those months really fly by! So be prepared with teething pain relief gel.

Anyone who has experience with babies knows that a good bedtime routine is the key to a restful night’s sleep. Using a baby bedtime lotion can help to soothe your little one with calming scents. There will be plenty of sleepless nights ahead, so stock up on the eye drops and coffee and enjoy the ride!

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Making The Most of Spring

The first signs of spring are finally here! After a long winter, the first glimpses of sunshine and blue skies are a welcome break for the eyes and soul. Spring can be such a beautiful time of year, with new plants shooting up and fresh signs of new life.

Spring is a great time to get out and about, after being stuck indoors over the winter months. With the onset of warmer weather, we naturally enjoy spending more time outdoors enjoying the fresh spring air. It’s a great excuse to take the whole family out for a hearty walk somewhere scenic – through the woods, by the sea or your local park. Remember to throw a couple of disposable cameras into your bag to capture those memories!

On a rainy day, enjoy some family bonding time by creating a photo scrapbook – simply glue in your favorite photos from your days out together, adding a few mementos or funny quotes next to the pictures.

Family days out are certainly fun, but can often get messy – so always take plenty of baby wipes for those sticky fingers and post-mud fight moments. When it comes to wipes, you can never have too many – so it’s worth buying in bulk!

Remember to take care in the sun – people often rush out to take advantage of those first rays of sunshine, but it’s important to always wear sunscreen. Now that the weather is warming up, it’s a good opportunity to take the kids swimming. Little ones can wear Huggies Little Swimmers nappies, which are specially designed to be absorbent without swelling in the water. You don’t need to book formal lessons – young children can be introduced to swimming during fun play sessions at your local pool.

If you don’t enjoy being in water, use your imagination to put an outdoor twist on indoor activities. Try eating breakfast in the garden, enjoying the morning sunshine as you sip your coffee.  Let the children get messy by drawing with colored chalks or paints on your drive.

There is no better time of year for a big spring clean at home! Are your cupboards and bedrooms full of clutter and unwanted junk that has accumulated over the years? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! It can seem like a daunting task, but once you start you will probably find it’s not as bad as you think. Making a start is the hardest step – even if you just clear one room, you will feel so much better! Clear out those dusty shelves with Lysol disinfectant spray, which destroys 99.9% of germs on household surfaces.

Cold weather makes us crave stodgy, carb-filled food – so spring is a good time to enjoy some lighter meals.  Experiment with some delicious salads using olive oil and balsamic vinegar for added flavor. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut with midweek meals, so try introducing your family to new flavors and cuisines – you never know, you could hit on a new family favorite!

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Pamper yourself – Have a home spa day!

A day at the spa is a great way to relax and indulge in some personal pampering. However, when times are tight we can’t all afford the luxury of spa prices – so why not have a home spa day? With a few simple tricks you can turn your bathroom into your very own spa for the day – and you don’t even need to get dressed to leave the house!

For a truly relaxing experience, ideally choose a day when you have a few hours of spare time to yourself. You won’t be able to fully relax with children, pets or partners popping in and out of the bathroom all the time! So pick a day when the kids are at school and you’re not expecting any visitors.

To set the scene, light a few scented candles and choose some soothing music – it doesn’t have to be dolphin sounds, just whatever makes you feel good. Slip into something warm and relaxing, like a cozy bathrobe and slippers, just as you would at a luxury spa.

A spa facial is a great way to give your face a really deep clean and leave it looking fresh and radiant. It’s easy to perform a spa facial at home using retail skin care products. First, use a Deep Action cream cleanser to remove any impurities from the skin. For congested pores, Biore pore strips are amazing – simply stick over your nose, leave to dry and then peel off to remove the blockages in your pores. So satisfying, and you’ll be amazed to see what’s on the strip afterwards!

For an even more authentic salon experience, try the Dermabrush Advanced Cleansing System, which comes with four attachments to deep cleanse, exfoliate, buff and polish the skin to leave it looking more youthful.

After cleansing, use a toner and then apply a clay mask over your face. This helps to open up the pores and detoxify your skin. As the mask sets, you can file your nails or simply lie back and relax!

Once your mask is removed, follow up with a quality moisturizer, such as the award-winning Olay Regenerist range. This is essential to hydrate and balance the equilibrium of your skin.

Now that your face is looking fresh as a daisy, it’s time to treat your body to some pampering treats! De-fuzz with a Gillette women’s razor, designed to glide over the contours of your skin and moisturize as it shaves. Or, if you don’t like to shave, try Nair Shower Power cream for a silky-smooth finish. Afterwards, slather your whole body in a rich body cream, like the deliciously-scented Nair Cocoa Butter lotion, to leave your skin feeling beautifully soft.

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Have fun this Easter!

Isn’t 2013 flying by quickly? It seems like only moments ago that we were celebrating Christmas and now Easter is just around the corner! The lovely thing about Easter is that it brings together the whole family – whether you are religious or not, it can still be a time for fun and celebration. This year Easter falls on March 31^st so there is still time to plan some fun family activities!

Easter just wouldn’t be Easter without a traditional egg hunt – such a simple pleasure that has timeless appeal. Hide a bunch of chocolate eggs in the garden and your children (or grand-children) will love tracking them down! It’s a great way to enjoy some fresh air and exercise – not to mention a way to bring out a healthy sense of competition! A classic egg and spoon race is another brilliant way to have fun outdoors.

You can have fun creating personalized egg baskets to make your egg hunt extra special. Just get some inexpensive plain baskets and let your children’s creativity run wild by embellishing them with felt shapes, sequins, pompoms or whatever they love!

Forget store-bought Easter cards, it’s so much more fun to make your own! Buy some pastel-colored card and get the children to invite their friends over for a creative crafty session. All you need is some crayons, paper scraps, glitter, washable school glue and whatever odds and ends you can find! Try making flowers with pipe cleaners and tissue paper, or cute chicks with stick-on googly eyes. The result will be something truly unique and special!

Egg painting is another great way to enjoy some Easter craft fun. Use kids paint and paintbrushes to decorate eggs that are hard-boiled or blown – there are lots of video tutorials online with tips and ideas. Get everyone involved and award prizes to the most inventive designs!

Easter is a time of feasting, so be sure to have plenty of indigestion tablets ready for those bloated tummies. Your local stores might be closed over Easter weekend, so make sure you’re all stocked up on things like diapers and baby wipes – things you definitely do not want to run out of over Easter!

After all that chocolate it’s extra important to make sure your teeth don’t suffer – give them a thorough clean with an OralB Pulsar Pro-Health Adult Toothbrush.  Encourage little ones to join in by treating them to a cool Power Puff Girls toothbrush to make brushing extra fun!

Enjoy the Easter sunshine by taking little ones into the garden for a teddy bear’s picnic – throw a blanket on the grass and enjoy some yummy treats from paper plates and plastic food containers. Easter chocolate cornflake nests are simple to make and taste delicious – there are lots of easy recipe ideas online. You could also bake cookies shaped like bunnies and chicks and have fun decorating them with colored icing. Children will love the novelty of eating outdoors with their VIP teddy guests!

Spring Clean Your Life

The practice of ‘spring cleaning’ your home can be traced back to ancient times, when everything in the house would be cleaned before religious occasions. After the long winter, the spring weather would allow doors and windows to be opened to let fresh air in without freezing its inhabitants!

Thankfully, modern cleaning products and household gadgets mean that we can maintain clean, tidy homes all year round. However, it’s still a great idea to give your house a thorough top-to-toe blitz once a year – and spring is the perfect opportunity!

Throughout life, we naturally accumulate all sorts of possessions that end up being shoved into cupboards, never to see the light of day again. All those unwanted Christmas gifts and clothes that no longer fit us, along with sentimental items that we feel obliged to keep forever.  Although it’s nice to keep memories, sometimes it’s time to face reality and admit that it’s time to let go. After all, will you ever wear that mini-dress again? Would you re-read all those old novels? If you haven’t used it in years, it’s unlikely you ever will!

Clearing out your cupboards can be immensely therapeutic – once you start, you might find you can’t stop! Sell all those unwanted items on eBay and you’ll be surprised how much money you can make from items lying around in your loft or garage.

Spring cleaning is not just about creating space – it’s important to regularly give your house a deep clean to remove accumulated dirt and germs. Freshen up your carpets with Spot Shot carpet cleaner to give your floors a face lift.

Make over your bathroom with Tilex spray to remove unsightly mold. Disinfect dingy toilets with Clorox toilet bowl cleaner and clog removing gel. A cleaner, fresher bathroom will instantly lift your spirits and encourage you to continue your spring cleaning throughout the rest of your home. While you’re in a cleaning mood, give your car the once-over with Armor All protectant.

Stock up on detergent and make the most of the dry weather by washing those cushion covers and curtains. These can accumulate dust but are often difficult to wash and dry during the winter. Choose a dry, windy day and hang your washing outdoors for a lovely fresh finish.

Spring is also a good time to fix those pesky jobs around the house. With a Helping Hand screwdriver you can cross all those little jobs off your to-do list.

Once you have finished scrubbing and polishing your house to perfection, ensure it stays smelling fresh with Febreze scented oil refills that alternate fragrances throughout the day, so you won’t get used to the same perfume. Keeping a fragrant atmosphere is especially important if you have dogs – visiting guests will love to be welcomed into a home that smells clean and fresh.