So last time I did a glitter gradient nail art using glitter polish(of course!) and here is how I got rid of it.

Things you need:

1. Acetone (works better than nail polish remover but you can using a regular nail polish remover too)

2. Plastic sheet.

3. Cotton.

Step One: Take a piece of cotton and soak it in a cup filled with acetone/nail polish remover.

Step Two: Now place the soaked cotton on your nail.

Step Three: Immediately cover the nail and cotton bud with the plastic sheet. Wait for 5 mins. While you are waiting you can repeat the same for all nails.

Step Four: Remove the plastic sheet and swipe the cotton bud on your nail. Watch your nail polish go away at the same time!

Easy! No fuss! No frustration!

Apply cuticle oil and your nails are now ready for the next nail art!

ps: This post is totally inspired by my discussion with Aziz and Harsha in the last post

Do you have any other ideas?

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Get rid of dark circles naturally with these grandma tips

1. Sleep!

The simplest way to get rid of your dark circles is to sleep for at least 6 hours! Use a pillow to raise your head a bit, this prevents fluids from accumulating around your eyes.

Some people have dark circles even if they sleep enough (Blame your genes). If you are one of them, keep reading

2. Cucumber!

Yes, all of us know that a cucumber is the best way to get rid of dark circles naturally! Just chop a slice and keep it on your eyes for around 10 minutes. Nothing can beat the coolness of a cucumber.

Another way to use cucumbers for dark circles is to crush a cucumber in a food processor and soak a cotton pad in the freshly formed crush. Keep this cotton pad on your eye for 15 mins everyday.

3. Frozen wipes.

Pop a face wipe in the freezer. Keep it inside overnight. Remove it in the morning and place it on your eyes. Keep it till it gets warm. Do this every morning for a week and just see the results.

4. Spoon method.

Keep two spoons in the freezer for 15 mins. Remove and place on your eyes till it warms up again. Never apply ice directly under your eyes! It’s like giving shock therapy to your under eye skin!

5. Tea bags.

Tea has antioxidants which is proven effective in multiple ways. One of its benefits is to get rid of dark circles. Place a used,cooled and squeezed tea bag on each eye for 10 mins everyday.

6. Raw potato.

Cut a thick slice of raw potato and keep in freezer. Keep these slices on your eyes for 20 minutes. Do this 2-3 times a day for best results.

7. Treat your allergies!

Dark circles are sometimes caused because of allergies. Histamine in the body causes blood vessels under your eye to swell causing puffy eyes! If you think you have an allergy, treat it!

8. Almond Oil.

Massaging almond oil around the eye before going to bed has been proven to reduce dark circle and puffy eyes.

9. Tomato.

Tomatoes are used since ages to lighten and brighten the skin. It’s not only beneficial for dark circles but also great for facial skin! It’s used in anti-tan scrubs too!

10. Rose water.

Rose water is another ingredient which is used for treating a number of skin related issues. Soak a cotton ball in rose-water and place on your eye every night. It reduces puffiness immediately.

11. Mint leaves and Apple Crush.

Crush mint leaves and apple in a food processor. Apply around your eyes and allow it to sit for a few minutes. Wipe with a clean cold cloth .

I’m sure you have at least one of these ingredient in your house right now! Run to the kitchen and try it now! Also,don’t forget to drink lots of water,eat healthy and exercise regularly.Hope these tips to get rid of dark circles at home helped you

Do you know of any other home remedies for dark circles? Please do share with me

PS: I do not own any of these pictures. Image courtesy: Google images.

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How to make?

Make a cup of green tea for yourself in the morning. Squeeze out about one table-spoon of green tea from the left over tea bag in a cup. Take three tablespoons of sugar and add it to the cup. Mix well till you get a good granular paste.

How to apply?

Scrub this mixture over your entire face gently in a rolling motion. Do not press too hard!! We just want to exfoliate (not peel the skin out). Wash it  off with luke warm water and pat dry.

Apply aloe vera to moisturize and prevent skin reddening.

Important:

1. Make only fresh scrub for yourself! It takes only a minute.

2. Take the smallest granules of sugar you can find. Very big granules cause the skin to tear microscopically!

3. Apply aloe vera after you scrub your face. This helps if you skin is very sensitive like mine!

4. Use this mixture at least once and not more than three times a week for best results!

5. Remove all type of make up before you sleep.

6. Eat Healthy and exercise!

Benefits of Green tea:

Green tea is an antioxidant(which means it inhibits the production of free radicals which harm your skin). It also protects your skin from harmful UV damage. Research shows that green tea is beneficial for skin aging as well. Many beauty products in the market these days have green tea because of it’s endless positive effect on the skin.

Benefits of sugar:

Sugar is the most commonly used product for scrub. It’s granulated texture help exfoliate our skin! I already told you the detailed benefits of exfoliation when we made the lip scrub.

Do try this best natural face scrub for oily skin at home for a few days and let me know the changes you experience!

PS : Don’t forget to drink the green tea you made. Key to a glowing skin is good health inside out

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Home made lip scrub

The solution to this ugly problem is simple..EXFOLIATION! Lip scrub is great for exfoliating lips..You can buy some great lip scrubs..but if you do not wish to spend or need a quick and natural solution then make some flavoured lip scrub at home!

Chapped lips

Exfoliation removes the dead skin cells, hence you can see the new healthy cells. 

 Things you need:

1. Vaseline

2. Sugar

3. Lip balm (of your choice)

4. Mixing plate,spoon and knife

5. A small storage container (I’ve used an old lens case instead)

Step one: Take a spoon-full of Vaseline into your mixing plate.

Step two: Add two spoons of table sugar to the Vaseline and mix well till you get a thick grainy consistency.

Step three: Cut a small portion of your favourite lip balm and add it to the mixture.

My Favourite lip balm is Nivea’s Vitamin shake! It’s cranberry and raspberry flavoured, has SPF 10 and vitamins E,C and B5! I think its just perfect for this scrub

Step four: Mix well and store it in your desired container.

How to use: Take some scrub on your finger and gently apply and scrub your lips in a circular motion. Clean using a towel and get Lovely luscious lips immediately!

Make this flavoured lip scrub at home at let me know if it helps!

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I’ve been facing the ugly effects of having an oily skin since I was a teenager! That cake-y, sweaty, oily skin -ew! I just hate it! But finally one of my best friends suggested me this amazingly effective face pack which keeps the oil away for days –and the great part is it’s totally natural and pocket friendly!

Here is what you need:

1. Multani mitti  (also known as fuller’s earth)

2. Rosewater

Take one and half tablespoons of multani mitti in a bowl and mix rosewater to it such that a thick paste is formed.Apply the paste evenly to your face and wait for 15-20 minutes.

While you are waiting,why not click some scary pics of yourself with the face pack on? Once the pack is dry, wash with normal tap water and patt dry. You will immidietely see that your face is oil free and glowing

IMPORTANT:

Do not apply the paste on and around your eyes..

Do not apply on your lips.

Do not smile or talk or make faces after you put the face pack on, it will cause your skin to stretch which is not good.

Tie back your hair before you start.

Benefits of Multani mitti:

Multani mitti is really helpful to fight oily skin. These face packs are completely natural so there are no chances of side effects. Multani mitti removes the dead cells from your skin and allows it to breathe. On regular use, acne and pimples disappear. It helps reduce tan and gives you a fairer glowing skin.Its smells really good.

Benefits of Rosewater:

Rosewater is one of the oldest recipe for a clean face. Rosewater is used world wide because its cleanses, tones and moisturises your skin at once. (This single natural product can do the job of three types of products) It smells lovely and is really good for the skin. Here are 5 ways to use Rosewater

It’s so far been the best natural face pack for oily skin, at least for me.. This my favorite face scrub for oily skin have helped a lot to keep my skin glowing and oil free!

If these ingredients are not available, you can buy Ujala herbals aleovera clay pack..

Let me know if you try this out! Also,if you have any questions,feel free to  ask in the comments section below

Do you know of any other face packs for oily skin? 

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You can always purchase a matte top coat which quickly turns your regular polish into matte, but why spend money when you can do the same thing at home

Procedure one:

Take a regular polish in a mixing dish. Take equal quantity of cornflour and mix it with the polish using a toothpick…Apply this mixture and you will see that it gives a matte finish!!

Procedure two:

Apply your regular polish and while its still wet sprinkle some cornflour on it(Make sure you cover the entire nail with cornflour).This process is something similar with what we did in the salt nail art but here,instead of using salt we use cornflour. Allow the polish to dry and then hold your finger under running water. You will see that your polish looks matte now

Procedure three:

Take an old bottle of top coat and add cornflour to the bottle with the help of a toothpick..Shake it well.

This can be used exactly like the matte top coat available in markets..

Procedure four:

Apply one coat of your polish and let it dry..Apply another coat and while it’s still wet, hold it on top of boiling water for few minutes. Make sure you don’t burn yourself, so do this carefully

The steam makes your regular polish turn matte!!magical right?

So if you are bored while boiling water for your tea, just grab your nail polish and start your matte manicure Saves a lot of time!

These are four simple techniques which can be done quickly!

Do you know of any other ways to convert regular polish to matte? Let me know in the comments below

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Sure you can buy a earring display and holder available at various stores..but why spend on what you can make at home in just very little time and of course its free

Things you will need:

1.An old plain cloth(dupattas and scarves will also do)

2.A satin ribbon or clothes hanger.

#To start with, I’ve taken my moms saree keeper..You can also take cotton dupattas or scarves or any other waste cloth..

I prefer colours on which you can easily see your earrings.

#Punch two holes at the top of the cloth (only if you want to use a satin ribbon) and tie the ribbon as shown

 If you want to use a clothes hanger,just hang the dupatta or cloth on the hanger and you are good to go!!

 #Arrange your earrings (hook or stud earrings) as you like..I prefer to keep my heavier earrings at the bottom..but it does not matter!

#Latch back and hoop earrings can be arranged at the sides.

Here it is ,your pocket friendly earring holder Easier to pick your favourite earrings quickly without searching in a box of mess!

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This bracelet is very easy to make! Here I have given a tutorial on how to make a bracelet at home!

You can buy the Ekta Wood Beads Jewellery Kit available here.

Step one: Measure the beading wire around your wrist and cut using scissors.(keep the length of the wire a little longer than the measurement of your wrist)

Step two: Stick one end of the beading wire to a board using some tape.

Step three: Start beading. Here I have put two flat beads followed by two round beads.

Step four: Continue beading till you reach the end of the wire.

Step five: Now join the two ends of the beaded wire by tying a simple knot.Tie multiple knots to make sure that the beads cannot escape.

Step six: Cut off left over wire using scissors.

Your multi-coloured wooden bead bracelet is ready! You can also make a single or double coloured bracelet if you wish.

Let me know what type of beads you used to make your bracelet

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