The ombré trend has been everywhere recently: we have seen ombré hair, ombré on gowns, ombré handbags, ombré tights and even ombré makeup, and certainly one of our favorite trends is the ombré nails. The French world ombré means “shaded’ and in fashion it refers to anything that starts out one color and slowly changes into another, mainly from dark to light hues of the same color. Ombré nails are just fun, as you experiment with different color combinations, different hues of a color and each time come up with a new creative nail art. So if you are looking for another great nail art opportunity, this is an amazing trend to try. Let’s learn how to create ombré nails at home without going to a beauty salon, as it’s actually pretty easy to do.

What you need for creating ombré nails are two nail polish colors, the ones you like the most and which complement your skin tone and outfits at the best, as well as a top coat, polish remover, a sheer of plastic, a makeup sponge and toothpicks. Before you start, keep in mind that you should do this very quickly, since the polish tends to dry fast, when applied with a sponge.

Now we are going to create ombré nails by layering down a base color and layering a contrasting color on it with a makeup sponge. The first step is, certainly, to clean your nails and push back the cuticles. Once done, apply the base coat, the lightest shade you choose. Wait a little until the base coat is completely dry to the touch.

The next step is to pour some of the two nail colors on the plastic sheet, next to each other. Make sure the two colors are just about touching at the edge. With a toothpick mix a bit of both the colors in the center. The area where the two shades mix will determine the length of the graduation. So if you want the fade to be long, mix a bigger section of the colors, otherwise, mix them just a little bit.

Now take your sponge and a flat part of it into the colors. Next dab it directly onto your dry nails a few times. Keep dabbing lightly and gently moving the sponge up and down in order to create a more blended look. You can repeat this action as many times as you want. Just make sure each layer is completely dry, before you dab the sponge on it again.

As a final step, apply the topcoat, which will help to blend the colors together. It’s advised to apply two or even three coats to get an even surface. The dabbing of the sponge makes the manicure a little bumpy, so with the help of a few topcoats you can create a flawless surface.

Last but not least, get rid of the additional excess with the help of a brush or a Q-tip dipped in polish remover. As you see creating ombré nails is quite easy and fun. You’ll just have to practice the sponge application and try to do it all fast.
For a more complex look, you can take a sponge, damp it a little and then use more polishes, more shades of the same color. This way, you’ll get more than just a gradation of one color.

There is an easier way of trying the ombré nail trend. If you don’t want to deal with the sponge, you just can take several shades of the same mani and apply each shade on each of your fingers, gradually going from the dark to light from left to right.

Although most of these tutorials do ombré within one color range, you can try more cheerful nail art by using a wide variety of colors.

Here is a great tutorial, teaching another way of making ombré nails. Take a look, practice several ways and see which one works the best for you.

Ombré Nails Tutorial

 

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With the arrival of the sunshine days, we all rush to replenish our beach bags with the beach beauty must-haves in order to look hot on the beach and relax to the max. Summer is all about sunshine and fun, cool pool parties and lazy days spent on the beach, sexy bronzed skin and flirty swimwear. However, summer is also about harmful UV rays, humidity, high temperature and its frequent changes. First and foremost it’s important to take some measures in order to protect our skin, lips and hair from the possible sun damage. Alongside the appropriate makeup products, every girl is to keep beauty routine in check and make sure she has all the beach beauty essentials in her beach bag.

Although preparing your beach bag for the hot summer days may seem an exciting and easy-to-do task, you are likely to miss out some important beach beauty essentials if you don’t plan everything beforehand. To make sure you are 100% ready to hit the beach, read through the following list of summer beauty must-haves and hurry up to get the pieces you have left out.

Sunscreen

Although this may seem quite boring to some of you, it’s important to carry a good sunscreen in your beach bag every time you plan to spend a day in the sun. Sunscreen is the first thing in your beach bag. It protects the skin from UV damage and reduces the chances of skin cancer. So make sure to apply a generous amount of sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 and even higher 30 minutes before going out. It’s important to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours while in the sun after sweating and staying in the water for more than 40 minutes. The best option is to choose a sunscreen against both UVA (ultraviolet-A) and UVB (ultraviolet-B) light, which is called a “broad-spectrum’ sunscreen.

Take into account several factors while choosing a sunscreen cream. If your skin is keen on acne, go for an oil-free sunscreen, while those with sensitive skin are advised to pick a separate sunscreen for the body and another one for the face. NEVER go out in the sun without wearing sunscreen!

Moisturizer

The next step to a perfect skin in summer is to use a great amount of moisturizer. This provides the necessary hydration to your skin and struggles against clogged pores. Moreover, sun rays result in premature wrinkles and aging and water loss leads to dull and dehydrated looking skin. So a moisturizer comes to prevent your skin from all these unwanted skin problems. If you have oily skin, pick an oil-free moisturizer.

Body Lotion and After Sun Body Cream

To get fresh-looking skin, it’s always recommended to use some body lotions. Non-greasy lotions with vitamin E and antioxidants are the best for hot summer months. And all those who want to get radiant skin and a long-lasting tan are advised to apply after sun body cream, which also moisturizes the skin.

Hair Care

The sun, heat, humidity, sea salt and chlorine are the worst enemies of your hair, as they cause hair damage, dryness, split ends, brightliness and other unpleasant factors. Therefore, it’s highly recommended to apply some hair lotion to damp hair or use some UV protectant hair spray prior to swimming in the sea, as this will protect your hair from the sea salt and all the other factors. Moreover, try to limit the use of chemicals and styling tools during hot summer months. Instead go for natural, messy waves, which are also very sexy. It’s also good to use a conditioner with sunscreen before going out. In summer, change your hair care routine and replace all your shampoos, hair masks and conditioners containing alcohol or formaldehyde with more natural ones.

Lip Balm and Eye Cream

Lips and the skin around the eyes are the most sensitive and certainly need special treatment during the summer season. Lip balms with at least 15 SPF and eye creams with SPF 15 and vitamin C are the most important summer beauty essentials. You can also treat your lips with shea butter and vitamin E for the maximum effect.

Hand and Feet Cream

Like in the cold weather, you should frequently nourish and refresh your hands and feet with creams in summer too. It’s advised to apply a good sunscreen and anti-aging medication to the feet for the best results.

Sunglasses and a Hat

Sunglasses are a must for the eyes, as they not only protect them from harmful UV rays, but also reduce the wrinkling factor. It’s hard to open the eyes, when the sun is shining brightly and reflecting in the water, that’s why sunglasses will make you squint less in the sun. It’s recommended to pick sunglasses that are labeled as “UV 400′.

And of course, it’s just a crime to hit the beach without a hat. Hats aren’t just simple accessories that complete a beach outfit, but they also protect your head, hair, facial skin and eyes from the heat.

Bikini, Flip-Flops, Cover-up, Accessories, Ziploc Bags and Umbrella

To look hot on the beach, make sure to get a sexy bikini that flatters your figure ideally. And of course, for the maximum impact you should finish off your look with matching accessories, lovely flip-flops and a cute cover-up such as a mini dress, tunics or a simple men shirt. To make sure all these things don’t get scattered all around, fetch a ziplog bag with you. Also take an umbrella with you to create the ideal shade and reduce the chance of sunstroke.

Minimal Makeup

Remember you are going to the beach to relax and not to a cool party or a special evening out to wear a full face of makeup. Actually, a no-makeup look is the ideal one, but if you have some skin imperfection to be concealed or just don’t feel confident without makeup, go for the basic products only. A tinted moisturizer, a lip balm, a water-resistant mascara are the best products to be considered. Also take some bloating papers with you to make sure your makeup stays flawless throughout the day.

Headphones, Magazine/Novel and Snacks

In order not to get bored at the beach, you can take some entertainment pieces with you, such as headphones, a magazine or a book. And to curb your hunger and thirst, make sure to have a few snacks and a bottle of water at hand.

Last but not least, study your skin type to know what works best for your skin. Besides carrying all the beach essentials with you, make sure to sunbathe safely and gradually, and try to stay out of the sun while it’s at its peak, from 10 am to 16 pm.

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Quite often glamorous and sassy looks are associated with bling-bling shimmery hues, however it seems like there are better alternatives worth wearing. Pastel makeup is getting more and more popular nowadays, as soft and muted tones look maximum feminine, delicate and flatter almost all skin tones. Although the easiest way of wearing pastels is in a uniform variation, there are so many great styles ideal both for a ceremonial event and a nice outing. Learning how to wear pastels will definitely take your styling skills to a whole new level, as these sophisticated hues can totally transform your appearance and grant you with a joyful, summer-ready bright look. In order to choose the right pastel makeup for the natural tone of your complexion and wear pretty pastels in the most alluring way, skim through the following beauty tricks on how to wear pastel makeup.

The main principle of pulling off the trend of pastels is choosing the right combination of tones for your skin tone and undertones. Either served in horizontal or vertical layers, pastel makeup tones tend to create unique makeup looks, if you certainly know how to pair the right eye shadow with your natural features. Whether you want to boost your beauty with contrastive or uniform styles by synchronizing or clashing these color tendencies, the key is to choose your own way of wearing pastels, taking into consideration your own likings, preferences and features.

Patel Makeup for Dark Skin

Those blessed with a dark skin tone are lucky to enjoy the pleasure of wearing an array of pastel shades. However, it seems that both professional beauticians and celebrities with dark skin tend to stick to green and blue shades. Fans of pastel makeup are welcome to experiment with other color combinations too. It’s highly recommended to start with a quality primer applied to your lids, if you are going to wear pastel eyeshadows. This will deliver long-lasting results, as well as will make your eye makeup look more flawless and uniform. Moreover, you can also accentuate the beauty of your eyes with a black eyeliner and finish off your look with a black mascara.

Patel Makeup for Fair to Olive Skin

Women with a similar skin tone are advised to play with green and blue tones, however pink shouldn’t be neglected either. Whether you try to create a more girly look or a casual or formal one, it’s advised to add a tint of brown to the crease area while working with blue or green eyeshadow hues. As makeup artists claim, this trick will boost the radiating look of the eyes. When it comes to eyeliners, in this case there is no need to stick to the black coloration, as brown-black will look just as fabulous. As a finishing touch, you can use a matching brown-black or classy black mascara to make your pastel eye makeup pop.

Emphasize the Eyes

Actually, the easiest and best way of nailing down the pastel makeup trend is wearing pastel eyeshadows. You can try various creative color combinations. For instance, a soft yellow with neutral brown on the upper lid and right below the natural bold eyebrows will look simply mesmerizing. This look can be also created with any other pastel eyeshadows. The focus should be on the eyebrows, while the eyeshadow brings in the color. Brown eyeshadow applied right under the brows will make them pop and look bolder.

You can turn to several pastel tones to create a bright spring/summer look. To complete your pastel makeup look, use a pastel pink or nude lipstick and matching blush. You can also wear more intense pastel lip color, if you do it right and the colors suit your skin tone. Make sure to blend well and apply little product to avoid an overdone look.

Romantic Look

Pastels are the best shades for creating a romantic and sophisticated look. To get such effect, you can use soft pinks on the lids and lips, while cheeks can be covered with matching blush. This look is minimal and never looks overdone.

Pastel Nail Polish

Last but not least, pastel nails are very trendy and can instantly add color to your look. Pick any pastel nail color, paying attention to your outfits. It’s advised to opt for deeper shades, as paler hues tend to make your nails look short.
Now when you know how to wear pastels, it’s high time to go to the mirror, take all your possible pastel makeup products and start experimenting to see which look flatters you the most.

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No wonder, eclectic neons instantly become a magnet for attention, be it a small accessory detail in this flashy hue, clothes or neon makeup. These look-at-me hues are the best thing for daring and confident girls, who want to turn heads and stand out in the crowd in the trendiest way. Neons look great on every skin tone and complement almost every look, if certainly sported in the right way. These eye-pampering colors are especially ideal for the warm, sunshine days and can instantly get you into the summer mood. So if you want to bring some liveliness and freshness into your look and flaunt your cheerful, bold side, find out the most alluring ways of sporting the neon beauty trend and shine in the sun.

Neon Lips

Lips are the most sensitive parts of a woman’s face and when they are highlighted well, they can look even more luscious and seductive. Eclectic lips can look amazing especially when paired with classic black eyeliner and porcelain complexion. Go for vibrant fuchsia or neon orange lip colors, which especially complement fair skin tone.

Neon Eyes: Eyeshadow

Eyes are the window to the soul, so make sure to pamper your eyes with some neon shades and make your soul appear even more vibrant and full of life. Neon eyeshadows can look elegant and gorgeous, if worn properly. To look bright, but not vulgar wearing a neon eyeshadow, match your favorite neon eye color with a natural one for the perfect beauty balance. For instance, you can apply some yellow eyeshadow to the inner corners of your eyes and a neutral brown tone to the lids. Make sure to blend the shades carefully and your trendy beauty combo is ready to dazzle!

Neon Eyes: Eyeliner

If you aren’t that daring to use a neon eyeshadow, start your neon beauty experiments with a neon eyeliner. Choose a green, blue or purple eyeliner and wear it on a clean face for the best results. This will make your eyes pop like nothing else and will brighten up your look.

Neon Cheeks

Not actually neon, but heavily blushed cheeks are one of the trendiest ways of nailing down the neon makeup trend. This makeup trick will make your look brighter. It shows how amazing and even sophisticated the neon beauty trend can be.

Neon Nails

If you love neons, but aren’t that brave to wear neon clothes or neon makeup, neon nails can become a perfect accessory for your neutral outfits. Think coral, orange or bright pink nail colors, if you have a warm skin tone, or go for yellow, blue or purple, if your skin tone is cool.

As you can see, it’s really easy to nail down the neon beauty trend and make a statement in the sunshine season. Now go and experiment with these tricks to find out which one works best for you.

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There is nothing more alluring and beautiful in a woman’s look than long, thick eyelashes that add kind of mystery and seductive allure to your glance. If nature hasn’t granted you with long lashes, mascara and false lashes come to make them look more romantic. Moreover, there are certain makeup products that boost the growth of your natural eyelashes. However, no one will deny that natural looking long and thick eyelashes are unmatchable.

If your eyelashes have the problem of falling out, or they are thin and not that long as you’d like them to be, you can actually make them grow naturally. With the help of these easy beauty tips, you can quickly and easily get long and thick eyelashes, about which you haven’t even dared to dream!

Tips for Longer and Thicker Eyelashes

• To get longer and thicker eyelashes, you should first of all take care of your lashes. A must-follow rule here is to remove your mascara before going to bed. Also apply some nourishing products that will cause your lashes grow longer and will strengthen them.

• One of the most efficient tricks of making your eyelashes grow naturally is to apply olive oil or petroleum jelly (better known as Vaseline) to your lashes and leave it on for a night. Wash it off in the morning.

• Vitamin E is another great ingredient known for its properties to make your eyelashes grow naturally. Specialists highly recommend applying Vitamin E oil to your lashes twice a day with the help of a cotton swab. It’s advised to apply a bit of this formula in the morning, before applying makeup, and then in the evening, after you have completely removed your makeup.

• It’s a well-known fact that castor oil is a perfect remedy to make your hair grow quickly. Consequently, it works great for eyelashes too. Take 1 tbsp of castor oil and a half of a tbsp of vanilla extract, mix it well and apply it to your lashes with a clean mascara wand.

It’s advised to try all these natural remedies to see which one works fine for you. Just be patient to see the results, as they won’t come overnight. It may take weeks to see the difference, but you are sure to finally get long and thick eyelashes that will make your friends envy you!

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With the warm days finally here, we hurry up to switch to feet-friendly, comfy and classy sandals, showing off our perfect feet and polished toenails. Actually, it’s not only the right pair of sandals that will make you stand out. Without perfectly polished toenails, you’ll hardly succeed in flirty, voguish looks that will make the traffic stop. If you haven’t done yet, it’s high time to get your feet sandal-ready, and with these useful beauty tips you’ll definitely do it right!

How to Make your Feet Sandal-Ready

• The first and most important step in making your feet ready for your favorite pair of sandals is to soak up your feet in a warm foot bath with a few drops of tea tree oil. Besides being quite useful, this procedure is also much pleasant and relaxing. The point is that tea tree oil is considered to be a great antiseptic remedy, and it can also kill fungus. 10-minute bathing at least once a week can do wonders to your feet and toenails.

• Exfoliation is proved to work great for your body skin, complexion, as well as feet. For the best results, get a special foot exfoliating cream and rub it into your feet paying special attention to your heels. Exfoliation will help you get rid of dead skin cells and will make your skin smooth and silk-like.

• Foot cream is a definite must if you want to get soft and flawless feet. Apply it every single day before going to bed. Dermatologists recommend using foot creams that contain alpha hydroxy acid, as this ingredient helps to exfoliate dead skin cells, making foot skin smoother.

• Make sure to regularly trim your toenails in one direction on the top, and a bit to both sides. Apply some cuticle cream or oil to the cuticles and push them back with an orange stick.

• Finally, add some color to your feet by opting for a trendy nail polish hue. First of all, remove any excess cream from your nails using a nail polish removal or any alcohol-containing spray. Then, apply a base coat and two coats of colored nail polish. For better results, apply a top coat. You can choose the nail polish color according to your clothes or go for some other hues for contrasting effects. Stylish nail art designs or lovely French manicure will also look chic.

Now, when you have got summer-ready feet, it’s time to find a trendy pair of sandals!

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Makeup is every woman’s best friend. It’s the powerful weapon of glamming up any look instantly, transforming a simple girl into a glamorous chick, a chic lady or a cute princess. It’s in your hands to get the result you want to create. Simply master your skills of applying makeup products in the right way and you have got the magic stick.

When it comes to makeup appliance, the hardest thing seems to be about the eyeliner. It’s a well-known fact that eye makeup plays an important role in basically changing your eye shape, making smaller eyes look larger and more impressive. Everyone can achieve this effect through a flawlessly applied eyeliner. And here is the question: how to apply eyeliner flawlessly? It’s every girl’s question, as many don’t know how easy it is to apply eyeliner in the right way without getting irritated and frustrated. Eyeliner can really look amazing, if applied correctly. So let’s learn the simple techniques of applying eyeliner flawlessly for the chic result.

The first things you should know are the differences of various eyeliners, as there are ordinary eyeliner pencils, cream or gel eyeliners and liquid liners. These are some aspects you should take into consideration, while choosing an eyeliner:

• Color. As you may know, eyeliners come in various colors, including timeless black and brown, as well as gold, plum, green, blue and other, each of them available in a variety of shades. The color of your eyeliner should match your eye color. For lighter eyes, it’s recommended to choose browns, while black works fine for darker eyes. Keep in mind that forest green eyeliners will make your eyes pop, while those with green or blue eyes are advised to use silver and charcoal eyeliners for the maximum impact.

• Softness (for eyeliner pencils) and density (for liquid liners). Make sure to pick a soft eyeliner, which will apply smoothly without making your eyelids get wrinkled. It’s also an important factor to choose an eyeliner in a good quality.

After choosing the best eyeliner for you, determine the look you want to create. For instance, pencil eyeliners work great for creating a natural day makeup look, while liquid eyeliners add a glamorous and dramatic touch to your look and work fine for a special evening out. Taking your features into consideration, think of the variations of your look, whether you want a smudged look or a precise one.

A useful advice for beginners – start with an eyeliner pencil, as it applies quite easily in no time. In this case, set the line with your eye shadow, as penciled lines tend to melt throughout the day. To apply an eyeliner pencil, hold it the same way you hold a pen or a pencil when writing with your dominant hand. Slightly stretch your eye using a Q-tip with your other hand (never do this with your hand, as this will cause premature wrinkles). Focus on the part of your eye you want draw on, rather than on your whole eye. Start drawing a thin and unbroken line from the middle of your eye to the outer edge, applying the eyeliner with small strokes. Then do the same action from the front to back. The line should be just above your eyelashes and below on the bottom. Consider a small tail too, if it looks nice on your face.

Another option of applying eyeliner is with an eyeliner brush. In this case, the technique is the same as with the eyeliner pencil: dip the brush into the eyeliner cream and draw a smooth line with small dashes, starting from the middle of your eye to the edge and from the front to back.

The most difficult option is applying eyeliner with the liquid liner. Surely it looks smoother and never melts throughout the day, but you’d better do this, only when you are already a pro. Keep in mind that you can apply liquid eyeliner only on the upper eyelid, and never on the waterline or the lower lash line. Working with the liquid liner, draw your line with small dots: you can put the dots between the lashes. The result will be not a line, but an illusion of super thick eyelashes to the root.

Whatever of the above mentioned options you choose for applying eyeliner, at the end make sure to finish off your eye makeup with a mascara for a better result. As it is said, eyes reflect your soul, so put a little effort in making them even more impressive and beautiful.

If you still lack imagination on how to apply eyeliner flawlessly, watch the great tutorial below.

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It’s every woman’s dream to have silk-like, flawless skin, devoid of any unwanted hair, pimples and dimples. Cellulite is one of the most common skin imperfections, the biggest problem for most women, which easily affects the way we look and feel. These hateful dimples, which usually appear on the hips and buttocks, can easily reduce your self-confidence, especially when it comes to a relaxing day on the beach in a sexy bikini. Despite your age, weight and body type, you are likely to have cellulite, yet getting rid of it isn’t actually something impossible. Moreover, there are really effective anti-cellulite tips and remedies, which will let you get rid of these unpleasant skin diseases easily at home.

At first, let’s understand what causes cellulite:

• Hormone contraceptives

• Varix

• Sedentary life

• Stress

• Tight clothes

• High heel shoes

• Scarcity of oxygen

• Malposture

• Malnutrition

Now, it’s time to get rid of that hateful “orange peel’ forever! One of the fastest and easiest ways of getting flawless firm skin is massage. Massaging the problem zones of your body helps your blood circulate well, which will consequently release fat deposits. Moreover, massaging also helps to get rid of excessive water. You can either take a professional massage course or can use a hand anti-cellulite massager at home.

You can achieve amazing results, if you also use certain anti-cellulite remedies, besides massaging. According to specialists, it’s effective to use anti-cellulite creams containing caffeine. Caffeine is proved to reduce swelling around fat deposits and make your skin look smoother. The only problem is that the efficiency is not permanent.

Another trick is to drink more water, as well-hydrated skin certainly looks more beautiful and healthier. Doctors advise to drink no less than 8 glasses of water per day. They also warn that using salt and sugar too much can also stimulate cellulite appearance. Try to eat foods that contain lots of water.

It’s proved that whatever you do will be in vain without proper physical activity. Go for jogging, which will keep cellulite off your body for good. Cardio exercises also work well.

Besides leading such a healthy lifestyle, it’s also important to know a few effective homemade anti-cellulite remedy recipes. So here are a few effective wraps for you to try:

Anti-Cellulite Body Wrap With Sea Salt

Take 1.5 glass of sea salt and mix it with a glass of hot water. Blend the mixture carefully and add 1 glass of olive oil. You can also add a few drops of essential oils with anti-cellulite properties (for instance, lemon, orange, grapefruit, tangerine).

Once the mixture has cooled down, take a hot shower, rubbing your problem areas with a firm brush, and then apply the wrap to your wet or steamed skin. 15-20 minutes later, wash the mixture off and apply some nutritious cream. Repeat this twice a week.

Anti-Cellulite Body Wrap With Black Clay

Take a pound of back clay and mix it with warm water. Add a few drops of essential oils or even 1-2 spoonful of olive or vegetable oil. Blend the mixture well and apply it the same way as with the previous anti-cellulite body wrap.

Anti-Cellulite Body Wrap With Coffee

Cream half a glass of ground coffee with the same amount of common salt. Add a spoonful of brown algae and 4 spoons of olive oil. Apply the cream to your problem areas and rub your skin well. Later wash the wrap off.

Ladies, never fall into depression because of such small skin problems. Now you have enough beauty knowledge to struggle against these “orange peels’ and look radiant and confident as ever!

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