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Eye Makeup for Blue Eyes
June 30th, 2009 | 
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Eye Makeup for Blue Eyes
The first trick to eye makeup for blue eyes is to know how to pick the right colors and shades for creating different looks while highlighting your blue eyes. Only after you have this down is the time to experiment with different patterns and techniques of application.
In this article you can find great tips for choosing makeup colors for eye makeup for blue eyes. Weather its eyeshadow, eyeliner or mascara there are many options for blue eyes and knowing how to choose the right shades will allow you to make the best of your baby blues.
One option for eyeshadow is to pick the right colors and shades that match your natural colors (eyes, hair and skin tone). This method will allow you to create a natural look that can vary from elegant or even dramatic to simple and clean everyday look. This method will match any colors of clothing.
But ! be aware that this type of choice for eyeshadow may not be the most complementing for your colorings. It may also be hard to find eyeshadow that matches our natural colors.
Other ways that will help you pick eyeshadow colors are first of all to just try them out untill you know what works for you, play around with inexpensive brands before investing in high quality eyeshadow of the right color. Don’t hesitate to try on different looks by mixing different colors, you can test colors on the inside of your arm to get a feel if it will go well for eyemakeup for blue eyes but take into account that the skin tone of the area around your eyes is (usually) lighter than the inside or your arm so start lightly and put on more layers untill you reach the shade that’s right.
There are colors that work for most any color of eyes. Some of these are lavender, pale pinks, pale purples, and they work especially well with blue eyes.
For a smoky eye look put on dark eyeshadow asclose to lash line as possible, use black eyeliner, and smudge upwordw towards corner of the eye and your eye brows. Don’t get any on the area under the eyes as it will only make you look tired. Then powder over the eye with dark gray or black powder and lastly apply mascara.
You can avoid the whole choosing a color business by using body glitter above the eye. You may try some silver with that. A coat of mascara will nicely complete this look.
A casuall look may be achieved by following our natural colors. Most of us have medium shaded lids, darker shade on the crease to eyebrow and a pale shade below eyebrow to the bone. Try matching these with slightly lighter or darker colors.
There are colors you may find it is best for you to avoid for eye makeup for blue eyes. Often blue will draw attention from the blue of the eyes, brown or gold eyeshadow may clash with blue eyes.
You can find more such great tips on eyemakeup for blue eyes here.
By: ninet
The first trick to eye makeup for blue eyes is to know how to pick the right colors and shades for creating different looks while highlighting your blue eyes. Only after you have this down is the time to experiment with different patterns and techniques of application.
In this article you can find great tips for choosing makeup colors for eye makeup for blue eyes. Weather its eyeshadow, eyeliner or mascara there are many options for blue eyes and knowing how to choose the right shades will allow you to make the best of your baby blues.
One option for eyeshadow is to pick the right colors and shades that match your natural colors (eyes, hair and skin tone). This method will allow you to create a natural look that can vary from elegant or even dramatic to simple and clean everyday look. This method will match any colors of clothing.
But ! be aware that this type of choice for eyeshadow may not be the most complementing for your colorings. It may also be hard to find eyeshadow that matches our natural colors.
Other ways that will help you pick eyeshadow colors are first of all to just try them out untill you know what works for you, play around with inexpensive brands before investing in high quality eyeshadow of the right color. Don’t hesitate to try on different looks by mixing different colors, you can test colors on the inside of your arm to get a feel if it will go well for eyemakeup for blue eyes but take into account that the skin tone of the area around your eyes is (usually) lighter than the inside or your arm so start lightly and put on more layers untill you reach the shade that’s right.
There are colors that work for most any color of eyes. Some of these are lavender, pale pinks, pale purples, and they work especially well with blue eyes.
For a smoky eye look put on dark eyeshadow asclose to lash line as possible, use black eyeliner, and smudge upwordw towards corner of the eye and your eye brows. Don’t get any on the area under the eyes as it will only make you look tired. Then powder over the eye with dark gray or black powder and lastly apply mascara.
You can avoid the whole choosing a color business by using body glitter above the eye. You may try some silver with that. A coat of mascara will nicely complete this look.
A casuall look may be achieved by following our natural colors. Most of us have medium shaded lids, darker shade on the crease to eyebrow and a pale shade below eyebrow to the bone. Try matching these with slightly lighter or darker colors.
There are colors you may find it is best for you to avoid for eye makeup for blue eyes. Often blue will draw attention from the blue of the eyes, brown or gold eyeshadow may clash with blue eyes.
You can find more such great tips on eyemakeup for blue eyes here.
By: ninet
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Five Tips for the Week of Your Wedding
1. Stay relaxed. Stress can make or break your big day. Make sure to take the necessary steps during the week before to decrease your wedding day stress levels. Spend a day at a spa to get a massage and facial. Make sure to stay on your regular exercise routine during your wedding week, as working out can often keep your stress to a minimum. Don’t forget to breathe. Seriously.
2. Eat. I know that may sound stupid, but I’ve heard of many women that starve themselves the week before their weddings to look slim in their wedding dresses. It doesn’t matter if you look schvelt in the dress if you’re too dizzy to stand up straight. A pair of rosy, healthy cheeks beats that malnourished super-model look anyday.
3. Do not try and get a tan the week of your wedding. This can very often lead to a girl who looks more like watermelon than bride. Even if you do successfully pull off the Brazilian Sun Princess: do you really want your kids to be looking back at the wedding photos wondering why mom used to be a different color?
If you have pale skin flaunt it. Try and pick a beautiful setting and decor with colors that makes pale skin look good. One of my paler friends decided to have her New Hampshire Wedding during the fall foliage season, and she simply glowed. This is your wedding after all; you can pick the place that is the perfect environment for you to be beautiful.
4. Do not take dance classes. I’ve seen a dozen couples who take dance classes a couple months before their wedding day so that they look perfect on the floor. These people often come off as a rehearsed and awkward side-show rather than a tender display between husband and wife. You two have danced together before- do what you do best. Do the funky chicken, the robot, or thriller if that’s what you know. Whatever it is, it’s sure to be more genuine than some produced moment.
5. Find a wedding photographer that you like, as a person. Obviously their skill level and portfolio are important, but it’s just as important that they are affable and fun. Mr. Artsy ‘I do it how I like it for my art’ will likely be a huge downer for the wedding party. I like to think of everyone as babies on their wedding days- vulnerable, dressed up, and showered with affection. Baby photographers are versed in the skills necessary to make an infant smile and laugh on the drop of a dime. Your wedding photographer should have the same skill set.
By: Darwin Redshield
2. Eat. I know that may sound stupid, but I’ve heard of many women that starve themselves the week before their weddings to look slim in their wedding dresses. It doesn’t matter if you look schvelt in the dress if you’re too dizzy to stand up straight. A pair of rosy, healthy cheeks beats that malnourished super-model look anyday.
3. Do not try and get a tan the week of your wedding. This can very often lead to a girl who looks more like watermelon than bride. Even if you do successfully pull off the Brazilian Sun Princess: do you really want your kids to be looking back at the wedding photos wondering why mom used to be a different color?
If you have pale skin flaunt it. Try and pick a beautiful setting and decor with colors that makes pale skin look good. One of my paler friends decided to have her New Hampshire Wedding during the fall foliage season, and she simply glowed. This is your wedding after all; you can pick the place that is the perfect environment for you to be beautiful.
4. Do not take dance classes. I’ve seen a dozen couples who take dance classes a couple months before their wedding day so that they look perfect on the floor. These people often come off as a rehearsed and awkward side-show rather than a tender display between husband and wife. You two have danced together before- do what you do best. Do the funky chicken, the robot, or thriller if that’s what you know. Whatever it is, it’s sure to be more genuine than some produced moment.
5. Find a wedding photographer that you like, as a person. Obviously their skill level and portfolio are important, but it’s just as important that they are affable and fun. Mr. Artsy ‘I do it how I like it for my art’ will likely be a huge downer for the wedding party. I like to think of everyone as babies on their wedding days- vulnerable, dressed up, and showered with affection. Baby photographers are versed in the skills necessary to make an infant smile and laugh on the drop of a dime. Your wedding photographer should have the same skill set.
By: Darwin Redshield
Choosing the Perfect Makeup for Blue Eyes
A lot of women are wondering how to choose the right makeup for blue eyes. Well, the answer can be found in this article. The main idea is to apply the color correctly to make you look good. So it is not difficult to choose the right makeup for blue eyes.
The most important thing when applying eye shadow is to match it to your clothes and to your natural nuance.
When matching the eye shadow to your clothes, it is easy to create a nice dramatic look. Applying the right eye shadow can easily draw attention to your eyes. For instance, if you wear dark clothes that overpower more subtle eyes makeup. Though, you should keep in mind that if a color is looking good applied around your eyes, it doesn’t mean that that color is looking good on your clothes. So, when choosing the right eye shadow, you should take into account that the color should not match only your clothes, it has to fit your eye color too.
This method can be applied for any occasion. It will always match the color of your clothes and it has an elegant and natural look. Though, it has a disadvantage, that it can’t fit to everyone. For example, it is not the best method for those with blue eyes and dark brown hair. Another drawback is that you can’t be sure about the natural coloring and how to find it in an eye shadow. Though, you can consult a makeup artist to find out your skin nuance and to choose the perfect eye shadow.
Like I said before, choosing an eye shadow that fits to you can be a difficult thing to do sometimes.
In the beginning, you should start by buying some cheap shadows in different colors and find out which of those fits to you. Before applying the shadow on your eyelids, you should test it on the inside center of the forearm (not on the back of your hand, like a lot of women do). Mixing the colors together can also be a great idea. By doing that, you can easily obtain the color you want. Next after finding the color that fits to your eyelids, you can try its different tones, for a flawless and natural eye shadow.
An important tip is that lavender fits to any eye color, especially for blue eyes.
If you don’t like to wear an eye shadow color, or if you have not find it yet, you can apply bronzer or body glitter instead. You can apply silver if you want a little color, also. After the application, it is time for mascara.
Above you can find some tips about how to choose the right makeup for blue eyes. Now, you will find out what colors to avoid. Even if they seem to match, there are a lot of colors which can make you look bad if you are wearing them.
Never apply blue! It will distract the attention from your eyes and this is not good at all. Your eyes should always be the center of attention.
The brown eye shadow is also not recommended. Like the blue color, it will distract the attention from your eyes. Brown is the opposite of blue so it would not make you look good.
Like blue and brown, the gold color won’t look good for those with blue eyes. Though, if you have tan skin, you can wear it. If you don’t, you can use silver as an alternative.
In the end, I want you to remember that you should test the eye shadow colors before wearing them.
By: Dalvin Rumsey
The most important thing when applying eye shadow is to match it to your clothes and to your natural nuance.
When matching the eye shadow to your clothes, it is easy to create a nice dramatic look. Applying the right eye shadow can easily draw attention to your eyes. For instance, if you wear dark clothes that overpower more subtle eyes makeup. Though, you should keep in mind that if a color is looking good applied around your eyes, it doesn’t mean that that color is looking good on your clothes. So, when choosing the right eye shadow, you should take into account that the color should not match only your clothes, it has to fit your eye color too.
This method can be applied for any occasion. It will always match the color of your clothes and it has an elegant and natural look. Though, it has a disadvantage, that it can’t fit to everyone. For example, it is not the best method for those with blue eyes and dark brown hair. Another drawback is that you can’t be sure about the natural coloring and how to find it in an eye shadow. Though, you can consult a makeup artist to find out your skin nuance and to choose the perfect eye shadow.
Like I said before, choosing an eye shadow that fits to you can be a difficult thing to do sometimes.
In the beginning, you should start by buying some cheap shadows in different colors and find out which of those fits to you. Before applying the shadow on your eyelids, you should test it on the inside center of the forearm (not on the back of your hand, like a lot of women do). Mixing the colors together can also be a great idea. By doing that, you can easily obtain the color you want. Next after finding the color that fits to your eyelids, you can try its different tones, for a flawless and natural eye shadow.
An important tip is that lavender fits to any eye color, especially for blue eyes.
If you don’t like to wear an eye shadow color, or if you have not find it yet, you can apply bronzer or body glitter instead. You can apply silver if you want a little color, also. After the application, it is time for mascara.
Above you can find some tips about how to choose the right makeup for blue eyes. Now, you will find out what colors to avoid. Even if they seem to match, there are a lot of colors which can make you look bad if you are wearing them.
Never apply blue! It will distract the attention from your eyes and this is not good at all. Your eyes should always be the center of attention.
The brown eye shadow is also not recommended. Like the blue color, it will distract the attention from your eyes. Brown is the opposite of blue so it would not make you look good.
Like blue and brown, the gold color won’t look good for those with blue eyes. Though, if you have tan skin, you can wear it. If you don’t, you can use silver as an alternative.
In the end, I want you to remember that you should test the eye shadow colors before wearing them.
By: Dalvin Rumsey
Bridal Make Up Tips
Whether you are making a cake, building a staircase or creating a report, the end result won’t be very pleasing if you don’t complete the project completely and add the finishing touches. The cake might taste great but look uninviting without the icing, the staircase will be usable if built well but won’t attract buyers if it is not varnished or painted; and a report might have some ground-breaking information but won’t get attention if it is not put together well.
What does this have to do with beauty? A lot. Many women believe that being well dressed is enough. An expensive suit and great shoes and they are all set. However, being well dressed is just one side of looking great, the other side is looking after you skin and hair and using makeup. Equal attention must be devoted to these aspects in order to achieve a great look.
No matter what time of day it is, or how busy you are, there are certain golden rules when applying your makeup.
Laying The Foundations
Foundation should be the perfect match to your skin tone. Nobody looks good when they have skin the color of a pumpkin! And worse yet, beware of the tidemarks at the jaw line. Always make sure that your foundation is well blended if you want to avoid looking like you’re wearing a mask.
Top tip – if you use a shimmering moisturizer before you apply your foundation then your skin will absolutely glow!
Dark Circles?
No way! There is a huge range of products on the market for different tones and textures of concealer. Don’t be tempted to go two shades lighter than your natural color, as it will make the darkness of your skin more gray and muddy. And be careful not to lay it on too thick. Apart from the fact that it looks like you’re wearing too much makeup, it may also damage the delicate skin beneath your eyes. Remember, you want to tint the discoloration, not mask it.
Top tip – Have a good look at the actual color of your dark circles. If your darkness is gray, lightly apply a soft pink eye shadow to the circles before applying your foundation. If your darkness is more of a blue hue, use a light peach color first instead.
Powdering Up
Keep your powder application light by using loose powder and a big brush for application. Less is definitely more here. Make sure that you buy a good powder that will sink into your skin, rather than visibly lie of the top of it.
Top tip – before applying your powder, try blotting your foundation with a tissue. This will remove any excess oils, and help to stop you from getting ’shiny’.
Blushing Beauty
Only apply your blush to the apples of your cheeks, and build up the color layers slowly. Next, blend the blush in so that the color looks natural. Remember, you’re just trying to enhance the facial definition that you already have. No matter how much we may want to, it is impossible to draw on fantastic cheekbones. Just be yourself!
Top tip – if you make a mistake and put too much blusher on, don’t panic! You don’t need to start over. Instead, just moisten a sponge and gently dab your cheeks with it. This will dilute the color and return your overall look to something acceptable!
Luscious Lips
Whatever lipstick you use, there is one golden rule to follow… just make sure that it is right for your skin tone, hair and eye coloring. Go vampy for the night time with darker shades, and keep it calm and cute with tinted lip-gloss during the day.
Top tip – if you want great looking shimmery lips try applying sparkling eye shadow over the top of your lipstick to create a new shiny shade, absolutely free!
Powerful Peepers
So long as it’s applied in a constant, unwobbly line, your eyeliner can be as bold as you wish. Use lighter shades of eye shadow during the day, and go darker at night. A shimmering highlighter applied just beneath the eyebrow gives even the most tired looking peepers a lift. And always apply your mascara in thin coats, building up the length and thickness slowly. This helps to avoid that terrible clumping which can happen it you try to apply too much, too soon.
Top tip – blend your eyeliner with a thin layer of eye shadow. This will make your eyes look absolutely magnetic!
If you are not used to wearing makeup and feel that you will look foolish or you are not sure how to apply it, consult a beauty advisor.
By:VideoBabylon.ca Rafi Michael
By: Rafi Michael
What does this have to do with beauty? A lot. Many women believe that being well dressed is enough. An expensive suit and great shoes and they are all set. However, being well dressed is just one side of looking great, the other side is looking after you skin and hair and using makeup. Equal attention must be devoted to these aspects in order to achieve a great look.
No matter what time of day it is, or how busy you are, there are certain golden rules when applying your makeup.
Laying The Foundations
Foundation should be the perfect match to your skin tone. Nobody looks good when they have skin the color of a pumpkin! And worse yet, beware of the tidemarks at the jaw line. Always make sure that your foundation is well blended if you want to avoid looking like you’re wearing a mask.
Top tip – if you use a shimmering moisturizer before you apply your foundation then your skin will absolutely glow!
Dark Circles?
No way! There is a huge range of products on the market for different tones and textures of concealer. Don’t be tempted to go two shades lighter than your natural color, as it will make the darkness of your skin more gray and muddy. And be careful not to lay it on too thick. Apart from the fact that it looks like you’re wearing too much makeup, it may also damage the delicate skin beneath your eyes. Remember, you want to tint the discoloration, not mask it.
Top tip – Have a good look at the actual color of your dark circles. If your darkness is gray, lightly apply a soft pink eye shadow to the circles before applying your foundation. If your darkness is more of a blue hue, use a light peach color first instead.
Powdering Up
Keep your powder application light by using loose powder and a big brush for application. Less is definitely more here. Make sure that you buy a good powder that will sink into your skin, rather than visibly lie of the top of it.
Top tip – before applying your powder, try blotting your foundation with a tissue. This will remove any excess oils, and help to stop you from getting ’shiny’.
Blushing Beauty
Only apply your blush to the apples of your cheeks, and build up the color layers slowly. Next, blend the blush in so that the color looks natural. Remember, you’re just trying to enhance the facial definition that you already have. No matter how much we may want to, it is impossible to draw on fantastic cheekbones. Just be yourself!
Top tip – if you make a mistake and put too much blusher on, don’t panic! You don’t need to start over. Instead, just moisten a sponge and gently dab your cheeks with it. This will dilute the color and return your overall look to something acceptable!
Luscious Lips
Whatever lipstick you use, there is one golden rule to follow… just make sure that it is right for your skin tone, hair and eye coloring. Go vampy for the night time with darker shades, and keep it calm and cute with tinted lip-gloss during the day.
Top tip – if you want great looking shimmery lips try applying sparkling eye shadow over the top of your lipstick to create a new shiny shade, absolutely free!
Powerful Peepers
So long as it’s applied in a constant, unwobbly line, your eyeliner can be as bold as you wish. Use lighter shades of eye shadow during the day, and go darker at night. A shimmering highlighter applied just beneath the eyebrow gives even the most tired looking peepers a lift. And always apply your mascara in thin coats, building up the length and thickness slowly. This helps to avoid that terrible clumping which can happen it you try to apply too much, too soon.
Top tip – blend your eyeliner with a thin layer of eye shadow. This will make your eyes look absolutely magnetic!
If you are not used to wearing makeup and feel that you will look foolish or you are not sure how to apply it, consult a beauty advisor.
By:VideoBabylon.ca Rafi Michael
By: Rafi Michael
All You Need to Know About Oily Skin Care
Oily skin needs to be showered with extreme care and nourishment. And any inability to do this can cause harsh consequences like pimples, blemishes, a greasy texture and so on…People with oily skin need to understand their never ending battle of fighting the oiliness and shine off the skin and at the same time maintaining the moisture levels that keep the skin healthy as well.
But the irony is that many women are still unaware of their own skin type. It is no wonder then that skin care products fail to show good results.
Basics of Skin Type
There are 5 basic skin types normal, dry, oily, combination and sensitive. And it is very important to know which category you belong to. Just try a simple test. Press a piece of blotting paper on your skin focusing on the forehead, nose and chin areas. If the paper sticks on or changes color, then you have oily skin. However, keep in mind that skin can exhibit different characteristics as per changing weather, climatic conditions and exercize.
Oily Skin – What is it?
Oily skin is characterized by overactive sebaceous glands. Sebaceous glands secrete a substance called sebum which looks like oil but actually is a natural moisturizer for the skin. Located all over the body, these glands are found mostly in the face and back. In oily skin these glands are much more active than they otherwise and thus produce large amounts of sebum. This causes the skin pores to stretch and darken thus promoting the growth of blackheads and whiteheads.
All individuals have a unique level of sebum in their bodies. And there are a number of other factors that govern the oiliness of the skin like genetic make up, hormonal alterations during adolescence and so on. In fact oil production is directly linked to hormone production. Therefore, any fluctuation in the hormonal levels of the body will have effects on the skin’s oil quotient as well.
Taking Care of Oily Skin
Oily skin needs dedicated nourishment and appropriate treatment. Here are some tips by which you can take care of your oily skin and prevent any inflammations or pimples from erupting.
• Use the Right Skin Care Products
This is the most important thing you need to do in order to ensure good treatment for your skin. Choose skin care products that are exclusively formulated for your particular skin type. People with oily skin should avoid using thick creams and lotions and rather choose something light and water based. Get skin care products that are designed to soothe acneic skin conditions.
• Cleanse! Cleanse! Cleanse!
Make this your mantra! Wash and cleanse your face regularly. That doesn’t mean dry out your skin in the process but just cleanse enough to remove all the dirt and impurities from the skin pores. Use a gentle cleansing gel that is specially targeted to oily skin and stay away from harsh cleansers as they will just lead to more oil production.
• Wear Sunscreen
This goes especially for people with oily skin. Wear a sunscreen all throughout the day to protect your skin from harmful ultraviolet radiations of sunlight. Use a non-greasy sunscreen that caters to oily skin and apply it at least 15 minutes before you venture out.
• Moisturize Well
Though some people believe oily skin doesn’t require any moisturizers, the claim remains untrue. After using skin care products that rid off all dirt and debris, the skin pores are open and require moisture. It’s best to use a light oil free moisturizer that doesn’t clog the pores but maintains proper hydration levels.
By: Marilynn Syrett
But the irony is that many women are still unaware of their own skin type. It is no wonder then that skin care products fail to show good results.
Basics of Skin Type
There are 5 basic skin types normal, dry, oily, combination and sensitive. And it is very important to know which category you belong to. Just try a simple test. Press a piece of blotting paper on your skin focusing on the forehead, nose and chin areas. If the paper sticks on or changes color, then you have oily skin. However, keep in mind that skin can exhibit different characteristics as per changing weather, climatic conditions and exercize.
Oily Skin – What is it?
Oily skin is characterized by overactive sebaceous glands. Sebaceous glands secrete a substance called sebum which looks like oil but actually is a natural moisturizer for the skin. Located all over the body, these glands are found mostly in the face and back. In oily skin these glands are much more active than they otherwise and thus produce large amounts of sebum. This causes the skin pores to stretch and darken thus promoting the growth of blackheads and whiteheads.
All individuals have a unique level of sebum in their bodies. And there are a number of other factors that govern the oiliness of the skin like genetic make up, hormonal alterations during adolescence and so on. In fact oil production is directly linked to hormone production. Therefore, any fluctuation in the hormonal levels of the body will have effects on the skin’s oil quotient as well.
Taking Care of Oily Skin
Oily skin needs dedicated nourishment and appropriate treatment. Here are some tips by which you can take care of your oily skin and prevent any inflammations or pimples from erupting.
• Use the Right Skin Care Products
This is the most important thing you need to do in order to ensure good treatment for your skin. Choose skin care products that are exclusively formulated for your particular skin type. People with oily skin should avoid using thick creams and lotions and rather choose something light and water based. Get skin care products that are designed to soothe acneic skin conditions.
• Cleanse! Cleanse! Cleanse!
Make this your mantra! Wash and cleanse your face regularly. That doesn’t mean dry out your skin in the process but just cleanse enough to remove all the dirt and impurities from the skin pores. Use a gentle cleansing gel that is specially targeted to oily skin and stay away from harsh cleansers as they will just lead to more oil production.
• Wear Sunscreen
This goes especially for people with oily skin. Wear a sunscreen all throughout the day to protect your skin from harmful ultraviolet radiations of sunlight. Use a non-greasy sunscreen that caters to oily skin and apply it at least 15 minutes before you venture out.
• Moisturize Well
Though some people believe oily skin doesn’t require any moisturizers, the claim remains untrue. After using skin care products that rid off all dirt and debris, the skin pores are open and require moisture. It’s best to use a light oil free moisturizer that doesn’t clog the pores but maintains proper hydration levels.
By: Marilynn Syrett
Simple Beauty Tips For Teens
Being a teenager is hard enough without adding to it makeup that is over-done and just way too much. Teen years are not the easiest of times, its hard to be ‘just you’ and still be accepted and still be part of the group. Not everyone can be that latest model in the magazine you see all over the place and in the movies. She has help from makeup artists, where you must figure it out on your own.
Here are a few simple makeup tips for teens to help you find what works and what doesn’t work for you. Remember there are parts of your face you will want to play up, such as your eyes and other parts of your face you will want to play down. Pick your best feature and work it!
What not to do:
1~Wearing too much foundation. This is one of the most common mistakes made by all age of women. Foundation is not to totally cover up everything to the point you look like you are wearing a mask. Next is wearing the wrong shade of foundation. Wearing too much foundation can also leave to breakouts due to the factor that its blocking your pores.
2~ Wearing too much eye shadow. There is a time and place for wearing lots of eye shadows, going to school is not one of them. When you are playing up your eyes, wearing too much eye shadow can make you look older and not in a good way. Go wild with your eye shadows, glitters etc when its party time!
3~Wearing too much blush. We have all seen it, someone looks like they painted a stripe across their cheekbones. Blush is meant to help bring out your eyes and give your face a help glow, not look like a clown.
4~ Wearing thick eyeliner. What is eyeliner for? Eyeliner is worn at the base of your eyelashes to enhance your eyelashes to make them look thicker. Its not worn like you just step out of the 50’s. Often the biggest mistake made when wearing eyeliner is its worn like a thick line on your eyelid and that is all you see. Eyeliner doesn’t belong in your water line on your lower lashes either.
What to do:
1~ Foundation. There are different types of foundation, tinted moisturizer, liquid, stick, creams, minerals. The best way to find out what works for you is to visit your local department store and try different types on. Don’t just buy a color because it looks good in the packaging. If possible try to get samples of different colors of foundation and try them on your chin line not the back of your hand. Your hand and your face are not the same color just because it looks good on your hand doesn’t mean it looks good on your face. With foundation a light hand is best. One of the newer types of foundation is mineral based. Mineral based foundation is a powder and usually best applied with a kabuki brush. This way you can layer it on and find the best color for you. Also with mineral based foundation you can mix colors to find the best for you. Many small companies who sell online, will offer samples at inexpensive prices and many will be more than happy to help you find the right shade for you.
2~ Choosing the right shade of blush. Shades of pink are best for those with pale skin. If you have medium skin tone look for shades darker pinks or light bronze. If your skin has a yellow tone, berries and plums shades will help counteract shallowness. Ethic skin tone check out shades of pinks that are more towards brown tone. Remember blush is to help give your face a healthy glow.
3~ Choosing the right eye shadow for you. There are so many colors available these days its hard to choose what is right for you. Work with your color of your eyes and skin tone when trying new colors of eye shadows. Neutrals and shades of browns are best for daytime wear. Wear a eye shadow primer to keep your eye shadow in place. The last think you want to be doing is reapplying your eye shadow when you could be texting that cute guy you saw at lunchtime. The best way to decide what works best, is to practice applying eye shadows at home in front of the mirror. Making mistakes at home where no one sees you is better than wearing your mistake all day. Check out all the latest magazines to find a girl that has your color eyes and skin tone and try her style of makeup.
These are just a few beauty tips for teens. Once you have worked out what is best for you, make it your style to have others copy you not you copy them.
By: Kim Snyder
Here are a few simple makeup tips for teens to help you find what works and what doesn’t work for you. Remember there are parts of your face you will want to play up, such as your eyes and other parts of your face you will want to play down. Pick your best feature and work it!
What not to do:
1~Wearing too much foundation. This is one of the most common mistakes made by all age of women. Foundation is not to totally cover up everything to the point you look like you are wearing a mask. Next is wearing the wrong shade of foundation. Wearing too much foundation can also leave to breakouts due to the factor that its blocking your pores.
2~ Wearing too much eye shadow. There is a time and place for wearing lots of eye shadows, going to school is not one of them. When you are playing up your eyes, wearing too much eye shadow can make you look older and not in a good way. Go wild with your eye shadows, glitters etc when its party time!
3~Wearing too much blush. We have all seen it, someone looks like they painted a stripe across their cheekbones. Blush is meant to help bring out your eyes and give your face a help glow, not look like a clown.
4~ Wearing thick eyeliner. What is eyeliner for? Eyeliner is worn at the base of your eyelashes to enhance your eyelashes to make them look thicker. Its not worn like you just step out of the 50’s. Often the biggest mistake made when wearing eyeliner is its worn like a thick line on your eyelid and that is all you see. Eyeliner doesn’t belong in your water line on your lower lashes either.
What to do:
1~ Foundation. There are different types of foundation, tinted moisturizer, liquid, stick, creams, minerals. The best way to find out what works for you is to visit your local department store and try different types on. Don’t just buy a color because it looks good in the packaging. If possible try to get samples of different colors of foundation and try them on your chin line not the back of your hand. Your hand and your face are not the same color just because it looks good on your hand doesn’t mean it looks good on your face. With foundation a light hand is best. One of the newer types of foundation is mineral based. Mineral based foundation is a powder and usually best applied with a kabuki brush. This way you can layer it on and find the best color for you. Also with mineral based foundation you can mix colors to find the best for you. Many small companies who sell online, will offer samples at inexpensive prices and many will be more than happy to help you find the right shade for you.
2~ Choosing the right shade of blush. Shades of pink are best for those with pale skin. If you have medium skin tone look for shades darker pinks or light bronze. If your skin has a yellow tone, berries and plums shades will help counteract shallowness. Ethic skin tone check out shades of pinks that are more towards brown tone. Remember blush is to help give your face a healthy glow.
3~ Choosing the right eye shadow for you. There are so many colors available these days its hard to choose what is right for you. Work with your color of your eyes and skin tone when trying new colors of eye shadows. Neutrals and shades of browns are best for daytime wear. Wear a eye shadow primer to keep your eye shadow in place. The last think you want to be doing is reapplying your eye shadow when you could be texting that cute guy you saw at lunchtime. The best way to decide what works best, is to practice applying eye shadows at home in front of the mirror. Making mistakes at home where no one sees you is better than wearing your mistake all day. Check out all the latest magazines to find a girl that has your color eyes and skin tone and try her style of makeup.
These are just a few beauty tips for teens. Once you have worked out what is best for you, make it your style to have others copy you not you copy them.
By: Kim Snyder
Grooming Your Goldendoodle And Other Shampooch Tips
ing your Goldendoodle and other sham-pooch tips
This article will hopefully help you in grooming your Goldendoodle and give you some other sham-pooch tips. Goldendoodle grooming and health go hand in hand. Good grooming not only helps your Goldendoodle dog look good, it is also important for your doodle’s physiological as well as the psychological health. While some doodle owners take their doggies to their groomer, many instead decide to groom their Goldendoodle dog themselves at home. If you begin grooming your Goldendoodle when he or she is very young, they will come to enjoy bathtime and your doodle will not be difficult to groom at all.
Brushing your Goldendoodle thoroughly every day is an important part of dog grooming and health. A shaggy or curly coated Goldendoodle will need to be brushed and groomed more often than the smooth coat doodle. Because brushing and trimming isn’t natural to a dog, your doodle will need to be trained in order to accept this kind of handling. It is recommended by many dog groomers and doodle breeders that bathing and trimming start at an early age. It is best to proceed slowly at the beginning, giving your Goldendoodle lots of praises when they relax and enjoy the process.
As a breeder since 1996, I always begin the grooming process with our doodle puppies when they are approx. 4 weeks of age. I do recommend that a rubber mat be placed on the bottom of your tub which will help prevent your doodle from slipping and possibly getting injured. Some puppies yelp and show fear when they are first introduced to water. This fear will subside as your Goldendoodle is bathed more frequently, over time. I personally use a small cat slicker brush on the coat of my Goldendoodles. The slicker brush has many different sized bristles which will help pull out any dead hairs in the coat. Some groomers do not recommend human shampoo. However, I never use shampoo which is made specifically for dogs. There are many harsh chemicals which can cause your doodle to have not only dry skin, but can cause skin allergies over a long period of time. Instead, I use non-tearing shampoo made for humans such as baby shampoo. If you want to use shampoo with various fragrances, the best ones are those with “apple” or “cherry” fragrances. High quality shampoo can be purchased at hair specifica stores such as “Sally’s”. I purchase my shampoo in bulk so that it lasts a very long time. Before rinsing the coat of my Goldendoodles, I spritz their coat with a nice detangler. Some can be left in the coat and some have to be rinsed out. However, make sure to take a large, human comb and comb the detangler through the coat. Rinse well. You’ll find your Goldendoodle’s coat extremely soft to the touch after you have taken a blow dryer and dried your doodle completely. In the summer, you can simply hand towel your doodle’s coat and then let him or her dry naturally.
If you have a grooming table, you can trim your doodle’s coat very easily. A great place to purchase a grooming table is by ordering it online. Revival Animal has a nice list of grooming tables you may find for a low price. Some groomers use a clipper called “Groom Master”, however, I will personally tell you that I found better success with the “A5 Turbo” clipper. I began with the “Groom Master” clipper but found myself going through three of them before discovering that the “A5 Turbo” clipper worked entirely better and I could also find replacement blades locally instead of having to specically order blades that were only for the “Groom Master”. The “A5 Turbo” clipper has two speeds and will allow you to shave down your Goldendoodle in less than 30 minutes! This clipper is very quick and reliable. There are also various sized blades that will work great for this particular clipper and allows you to give your Goldendoodle various types of hair cuts.
If you decide to groom your Goldendoodle yourself, you will want to go to your local “Sally’s” store and purchase an apron which specifically helps repell hair. It’s a great investment. Some groomers spend hundreds of dollars on scissors, but you can find some great scissors that will last a very long time at your local department store in the “Crafts” or “Sewing” section. A $15 pair of nice scissors will work and last just as long as the $150 pair. Let me forwarn you that using scissors can be dangerous on your doodle if your Goldendoodle is not calm and relaxed during the grooming process. You can easily cut your doodle or yourself. I can’t even tell you how many times in 13 years I’ve cut myself or a dog, accidentally, if they turned their head quickly or jerked their foot away at the exact time as beginning to trim. Some doodles have “ticklish” feet and will constantly jerk their feet as you try and trim around their pawpads. Over time, they get use to the scissors touching their feet but in the beginning, you will need to be very careful with scissoring.
Your Goldendoodle also has to learn to sit still or lie on his or her side as and when needed. Teaching your Goldendoodle to enjoy the grooming process is just a matter of time and repitition. Other grooming tools needed are various types of brushes, combs, a wash cloth, ear cleaners and spritzer bottles.
If your shaggy or curly coat Goldendoodle’s hair is tangled, grooming can take longer and become a bit tricky. Proceed gently to avoid irritating your Goldendoodle’s skin. Despite some doodle breeders’ claims that Goldendoodles do not shed, your doodle will lose some hairs, particularly during the dry winter months. Some Goldendoodles can even have bouts of dry skin, so care is necessary when grooming him or her. Don’t over bathe your doodle! Unless your doodle dog is outside every single day getting into muddy situations or doing a lot of swimming at the beach or lake, do not bathe your doodle more than twice a month. Bathing more frequently will cause your doodle to have dry skin. Even if you own a smooth coat Goldendoodle, who needs relatively very little coat maintenence, you will want to groom him or her on a regular basis simply because this process is good for your doodle’s over all grooming health.
Grooming your Goldendoodle helps keep the dog’s skin healthy and coat nice and shiny, not to mention, it helps him or her smell good. Grooming your doodle dog helps to improve the blood circulation; helps keep the coat free of ticks, fleas and other less welcome visitors. Remember to trim the hair underneath your doodle such as the inside of his or her legs and under the belly. Close attention to your Goldendoodle’s ears are especially important! Hair can grow into the ear and that can cause yeast infections or ear infections. Another important area for your Goldendoodle is around the eyes. Shaggy coated Goldendoodles have the most problems with their hair growing over or around the eyes. If you do not pay careful attention to this, hairs can curl inward and cause a corneal abrasion by touching the eye itself. Always keep the hairs trimmed around your Goldendoodles’ eyes when he or she is an adult dog. Puppies do not require this type of trimming because their coat will change and go through 10-15 different coat phases before he or she turns 1 year of age.
Not all varieties of dogs need a bath everyday. Some short haired dogs require very little coat maintenence. Some can make do with a bath once a month. For smooth coat Goldendoodles, you can simply use a washcloth to wipe the coat gently if you do not want to fully bathe him or her. Shaggy coat and curly coat Goldendoodles have facial beards. These beards tend to collect food particles or even dirt or grass if your doodle is outside playing. I never recommend using shampoo around the face of your Goldendoodle. Using a wash cloth that is damp and without soap or shampoo is best. Some doodles require their mouths to be cleaned every day. Coat staining can occur around the eyes or the mouth if this area isn’t cleaned every day. If you want to help your doodle not have a “tangly” coat, spritz your doodle’s coat prior to bathing with a “detangler”. Comb it thoroughly through the coat. Then wet your doodle’s coat completely and use your slicker brush to brush through the coat as you are wetting his or her coat. This will help remove any tangles in the hair before their shamoo/bath. Always keep soap away from your doodle’s eyes and ears and make sure to use an ear cleaner to help clean the insides of the ears. An inexpensive ear cleaner can be made with White vinegar and hydrogen peroxide. Use a spritzer bottle and mix an equal portion of white vinegar and hydrogen peroxide together. This not only helps clean your doodle’s ears, but helps them smell nicer too! Never use Q-tips for cleaning the insides of your doodle’s ears! Never! Use a washcloth or cotton balls.
Grooming your Goldendoodle also helps you bond with your loving, wonderful tempered new pet! It should be quite obvious why dog grooming and dog health are so closely associated. Even if your Goldendoodles does not need daily brushing, it is necessary to check your doodle every day. Keeping the skin of your Goldendoodle and his or her body parts cut free and sore free is also an important part of your doodle’s grooming and health. If you discover fleas on your Goldendoodle’s coat during the grooming process, fleas have to be removed with a fine-toothed comb, and embedded ticks have to be removed carefully with tweezers and alcohol. Pouring a small amount of alcohol on the tick will help loosen its grip prior to removing it from your doodle’s skin with tweezers. A new flea prevention product called “Comfortis” is on the market and we use this on our Goldendoodles as well as other dogs. It is a once a month tablet that helps flea prevention. Always examine your doodle’s nails, ears and teeth as part of your dog grooming routine, each and every time you groom your lovely Goldendoodle dog.
Goldendoodle and other dog grooming and health are so closely associated also because the skin is the first indicator of the state of your pet’s health. Flea allergies, contact allergies, skin rashes and irritations need to be stopped at the earliest. Ears should be regularly checked. The insides of the ear should be a pale pink. If they show any discoloration or give out an unpleasant odor, this could be a sign of an ear infection or mite infestation. Have your Vet look into the matter before proceeding with medication to treat the problem. Make sure to take your doodle to your vet for a closer examination if you see discoloration inside of his or her ears or smell an odor coming from the inside of the ear. Your doodle’s toenails have to be clipped every two or three weeks, depending upon how much exercise your doodle gets every day. Nails can be trimmed with human nail clippers if your doodle is a puppy. If an adult, the guillatine type of nail trimmers works great but you must use these type of nail clippers with extreme care. You can actually lose a toe or your own finger if you are not care. Have your vet show you first, how to properly clip your Goldendoodle’s toe nails before you do it yourself. If you do not feel comfortable in nail trimming, always have your groomer or your vet perform this procedure. Examine your Goldendoodles’ paw pads to see that there is nothing stuck between them. Sometimes hair grows between the pads and pebbles or small rocks or twigs can get tangled up inside of the hair that will cause your doodle pain as he or she walks. Make sure to check your doodle’s pads every day. If hair is growing around the pads, you will need to carefully trim the hairs with scissors.
Teeth cleaning is important to your doodle’s over all health maintenence as well. Your doodle can develop cavities or periodontal diseases, just like humans, too. Cleaning the dog’s teeth twice a week with pet toothpaste and a small toothbrush is advisable. There are some very good teeth cleaning products on the market. You can also clean your Goldendoodle’s teeth during his or her grooming process.
Regular grooming not only helps keep your doodle healthy, it also offers bonding time for you and your Goldendoodle. In the natural world, dogs lick each other and groom each other. I don’t think you want to lick your Goldendoodle in order to clean him or her? This licking by other dogs reinforces pack behavior and subordination. But you can reinforce pack behaviour and subordination by regularly grooming your doodle with brushes and combes. Brushing or combing your Goldendoodle’s coat for 10-20 minutes every day or as often as necessary will bring your Goldendoodle immeasurably closer to you, immense pleasure and will also help keep your doodle healthy. Goldendoodles can live up to 20 years under ideal circumstances and if immaculately cared for.
Some Goldendoodles may require professional grooming to maintain their hair and coat health if you are not experienced in grooming your doodle, yourself. If you do not have the time to groom your doodle on your own or if you do not feel comfortable in grooming your Goldendoodle on your own, then your doodle will have to be trained to stand properly and to tolerate the attention of a stranger. Dogs that have no hair on the skin will need special skin creams to keep the surface oily and germ free. If you own a hairless dog, then of course you will want to also use a sun screen to help protect your dogs’ skin from harmful sun rays.
Dog grooming and health are mutually dependent. Without grooming, your dog will not be able to retain good health; Without grooming, your dog could have a shorter life span. In spite of all the exercise and good food you give to your canine, without proper grooming health, your pet will have a shorter life. In case of dogs that shed heavily, regular grooming helps you to combat floating tufts of hair and speed up the shedding process. Dog grooming is not only about dog health, it is also about bonding, trust and love.
**About the author: Dee Gerrish of Goldendoodle World has been a private, professional, hobby breeder since 1996. Dee Gerrish has written extensively about the Goldendoodle dog since 1999. More information can be obtained about the Goldendoodle dog at http://www.goldendoodleworld.com
*Copyright protected March 9, 2009.
By: Dee Gerrish
This article will hopefully help you in grooming your Goldendoodle and give you some other sham-pooch tips. Goldendoodle grooming and health go hand in hand. Good grooming not only helps your Goldendoodle dog look good, it is also important for your doodle’s physiological as well as the psychological health. While some doodle owners take their doggies to their groomer, many instead decide to groom their Goldendoodle dog themselves at home. If you begin grooming your Goldendoodle when he or she is very young, they will come to enjoy bathtime and your doodle will not be difficult to groom at all.
Brushing your Goldendoodle thoroughly every day is an important part of dog grooming and health. A shaggy or curly coated Goldendoodle will need to be brushed and groomed more often than the smooth coat doodle. Because brushing and trimming isn’t natural to a dog, your doodle will need to be trained in order to accept this kind of handling. It is recommended by many dog groomers and doodle breeders that bathing and trimming start at an early age. It is best to proceed slowly at the beginning, giving your Goldendoodle lots of praises when they relax and enjoy the process.
As a breeder since 1996, I always begin the grooming process with our doodle puppies when they are approx. 4 weeks of age. I do recommend that a rubber mat be placed on the bottom of your tub which will help prevent your doodle from slipping and possibly getting injured. Some puppies yelp and show fear when they are first introduced to water. This fear will subside as your Goldendoodle is bathed more frequently, over time. I personally use a small cat slicker brush on the coat of my Goldendoodles. The slicker brush has many different sized bristles which will help pull out any dead hairs in the coat. Some groomers do not recommend human shampoo. However, I never use shampoo which is made specifically for dogs. There are many harsh chemicals which can cause your doodle to have not only dry skin, but can cause skin allergies over a long period of time. Instead, I use non-tearing shampoo made for humans such as baby shampoo. If you want to use shampoo with various fragrances, the best ones are those with “apple” or “cherry” fragrances. High quality shampoo can be purchased at hair specifica stores such as “Sally’s”. I purchase my shampoo in bulk so that it lasts a very long time. Before rinsing the coat of my Goldendoodles, I spritz their coat with a nice detangler. Some can be left in the coat and some have to be rinsed out. However, make sure to take a large, human comb and comb the detangler through the coat. Rinse well. You’ll find your Goldendoodle’s coat extremely soft to the touch after you have taken a blow dryer and dried your doodle completely. In the summer, you can simply hand towel your doodle’s coat and then let him or her dry naturally.
If you have a grooming table, you can trim your doodle’s coat very easily. A great place to purchase a grooming table is by ordering it online. Revival Animal has a nice list of grooming tables you may find for a low price. Some groomers use a clipper called “Groom Master”, however, I will personally tell you that I found better success with the “A5 Turbo” clipper. I began with the “Groom Master” clipper but found myself going through three of them before discovering that the “A5 Turbo” clipper worked entirely better and I could also find replacement blades locally instead of having to specically order blades that were only for the “Groom Master”. The “A5 Turbo” clipper has two speeds and will allow you to shave down your Goldendoodle in less than 30 minutes! This clipper is very quick and reliable. There are also various sized blades that will work great for this particular clipper and allows you to give your Goldendoodle various types of hair cuts.
If you decide to groom your Goldendoodle yourself, you will want to go to your local “Sally’s” store and purchase an apron which specifically helps repell hair. It’s a great investment. Some groomers spend hundreds of dollars on scissors, but you can find some great scissors that will last a very long time at your local department store in the “Crafts” or “Sewing” section. A $15 pair of nice scissors will work and last just as long as the $150 pair. Let me forwarn you that using scissors can be dangerous on your doodle if your Goldendoodle is not calm and relaxed during the grooming process. You can easily cut your doodle or yourself. I can’t even tell you how many times in 13 years I’ve cut myself or a dog, accidentally, if they turned their head quickly or jerked their foot away at the exact time as beginning to trim. Some doodles have “ticklish” feet and will constantly jerk their feet as you try and trim around their pawpads. Over time, they get use to the scissors touching their feet but in the beginning, you will need to be very careful with scissoring.
Your Goldendoodle also has to learn to sit still or lie on his or her side as and when needed. Teaching your Goldendoodle to enjoy the grooming process is just a matter of time and repitition. Other grooming tools needed are various types of brushes, combs, a wash cloth, ear cleaners and spritzer bottles.
If your shaggy or curly coat Goldendoodle’s hair is tangled, grooming can take longer and become a bit tricky. Proceed gently to avoid irritating your Goldendoodle’s skin. Despite some doodle breeders’ claims that Goldendoodles do not shed, your doodle will lose some hairs, particularly during the dry winter months. Some Goldendoodles can even have bouts of dry skin, so care is necessary when grooming him or her. Don’t over bathe your doodle! Unless your doodle dog is outside every single day getting into muddy situations or doing a lot of swimming at the beach or lake, do not bathe your doodle more than twice a month. Bathing more frequently will cause your doodle to have dry skin. Even if you own a smooth coat Goldendoodle, who needs relatively very little coat maintenence, you will want to groom him or her on a regular basis simply because this process is good for your doodle’s over all grooming health.
Grooming your Goldendoodle helps keep the dog’s skin healthy and coat nice and shiny, not to mention, it helps him or her smell good. Grooming your doodle dog helps to improve the blood circulation; helps keep the coat free of ticks, fleas and other less welcome visitors. Remember to trim the hair underneath your doodle such as the inside of his or her legs and under the belly. Close attention to your Goldendoodle’s ears are especially important! Hair can grow into the ear and that can cause yeast infections or ear infections. Another important area for your Goldendoodle is around the eyes. Shaggy coated Goldendoodles have the most problems with their hair growing over or around the eyes. If you do not pay careful attention to this, hairs can curl inward and cause a corneal abrasion by touching the eye itself. Always keep the hairs trimmed around your Goldendoodles’ eyes when he or she is an adult dog. Puppies do not require this type of trimming because their coat will change and go through 10-15 different coat phases before he or she turns 1 year of age.
Not all varieties of dogs need a bath everyday. Some short haired dogs require very little coat maintenence. Some can make do with a bath once a month. For smooth coat Goldendoodles, you can simply use a washcloth to wipe the coat gently if you do not want to fully bathe him or her. Shaggy coat and curly coat Goldendoodles have facial beards. These beards tend to collect food particles or even dirt or grass if your doodle is outside playing. I never recommend using shampoo around the face of your Goldendoodle. Using a wash cloth that is damp and without soap or shampoo is best. Some doodles require their mouths to be cleaned every day. Coat staining can occur around the eyes or the mouth if this area isn’t cleaned every day. If you want to help your doodle not have a “tangly” coat, spritz your doodle’s coat prior to bathing with a “detangler”. Comb it thoroughly through the coat. Then wet your doodle’s coat completely and use your slicker brush to brush through the coat as you are wetting his or her coat. This will help remove any tangles in the hair before their shamoo/bath. Always keep soap away from your doodle’s eyes and ears and make sure to use an ear cleaner to help clean the insides of the ears. An inexpensive ear cleaner can be made with White vinegar and hydrogen peroxide. Use a spritzer bottle and mix an equal portion of white vinegar and hydrogen peroxide together. This not only helps clean your doodle’s ears, but helps them smell nicer too! Never use Q-tips for cleaning the insides of your doodle’s ears! Never! Use a washcloth or cotton balls.
Grooming your Goldendoodle also helps you bond with your loving, wonderful tempered new pet! It should be quite obvious why dog grooming and dog health are so closely associated. Even if your Goldendoodles does not need daily brushing, it is necessary to check your doodle every day. Keeping the skin of your Goldendoodle and his or her body parts cut free and sore free is also an important part of your doodle’s grooming and health. If you discover fleas on your Goldendoodle’s coat during the grooming process, fleas have to be removed with a fine-toothed comb, and embedded ticks have to be removed carefully with tweezers and alcohol. Pouring a small amount of alcohol on the tick will help loosen its grip prior to removing it from your doodle’s skin with tweezers. A new flea prevention product called “Comfortis” is on the market and we use this on our Goldendoodles as well as other dogs. It is a once a month tablet that helps flea prevention. Always examine your doodle’s nails, ears and teeth as part of your dog grooming routine, each and every time you groom your lovely Goldendoodle dog.
Goldendoodle and other dog grooming and health are so closely associated also because the skin is the first indicator of the state of your pet’s health. Flea allergies, contact allergies, skin rashes and irritations need to be stopped at the earliest. Ears should be regularly checked. The insides of the ear should be a pale pink. If they show any discoloration or give out an unpleasant odor, this could be a sign of an ear infection or mite infestation. Have your Vet look into the matter before proceeding with medication to treat the problem. Make sure to take your doodle to your vet for a closer examination if you see discoloration inside of his or her ears or smell an odor coming from the inside of the ear. Your doodle’s toenails have to be clipped every two or three weeks, depending upon how much exercise your doodle gets every day. Nails can be trimmed with human nail clippers if your doodle is a puppy. If an adult, the guillatine type of nail trimmers works great but you must use these type of nail clippers with extreme care. You can actually lose a toe or your own finger if you are not care. Have your vet show you first, how to properly clip your Goldendoodle’s toe nails before you do it yourself. If you do not feel comfortable in nail trimming, always have your groomer or your vet perform this procedure. Examine your Goldendoodles’ paw pads to see that there is nothing stuck between them. Sometimes hair grows between the pads and pebbles or small rocks or twigs can get tangled up inside of the hair that will cause your doodle pain as he or she walks. Make sure to check your doodle’s pads every day. If hair is growing around the pads, you will need to carefully trim the hairs with scissors.
Teeth cleaning is important to your doodle’s over all health maintenence as well. Your doodle can develop cavities or periodontal diseases, just like humans, too. Cleaning the dog’s teeth twice a week with pet toothpaste and a small toothbrush is advisable. There are some very good teeth cleaning products on the market. You can also clean your Goldendoodle’s teeth during his or her grooming process.
Regular grooming not only helps keep your doodle healthy, it also offers bonding time for you and your Goldendoodle. In the natural world, dogs lick each other and groom each other. I don’t think you want to lick your Goldendoodle in order to clean him or her? This licking by other dogs reinforces pack behavior and subordination. But you can reinforce pack behaviour and subordination by regularly grooming your doodle with brushes and combes. Brushing or combing your Goldendoodle’s coat for 10-20 minutes every day or as often as necessary will bring your Goldendoodle immeasurably closer to you, immense pleasure and will also help keep your doodle healthy. Goldendoodles can live up to 20 years under ideal circumstances and if immaculately cared for.
Some Goldendoodles may require professional grooming to maintain their hair and coat health if you are not experienced in grooming your doodle, yourself. If you do not have the time to groom your doodle on your own or if you do not feel comfortable in grooming your Goldendoodle on your own, then your doodle will have to be trained to stand properly and to tolerate the attention of a stranger. Dogs that have no hair on the skin will need special skin creams to keep the surface oily and germ free. If you own a hairless dog, then of course you will want to also use a sun screen to help protect your dogs’ skin from harmful sun rays.
Dog grooming and health are mutually dependent. Without grooming, your dog will not be able to retain good health; Without grooming, your dog could have a shorter life span. In spite of all the exercise and good food you give to your canine, without proper grooming health, your pet will have a shorter life. In case of dogs that shed heavily, regular grooming helps you to combat floating tufts of hair and speed up the shedding process. Dog grooming is not only about dog health, it is also about bonding, trust and love.
**About the author: Dee Gerrish of Goldendoodle World has been a private, professional, hobby breeder since 1996. Dee Gerrish has written extensively about the Goldendoodle dog since 1999. More information can be obtained about the Goldendoodle dog at http://www.goldendoodleworld.com
*Copyright protected March 9, 2009.
By: Dee Gerrish
Locating Advise and Buying Eye Makeup for Blue Eyes
Locating Advise and Buying Eye Makeup for Blue Eyes
In this article you can find tips on how to shop for eye makeup products for blue eyes, how to locate tips and advise on eye makeup for blue eyes and also some useful tips on how to enhance the color of your blue eyes by correctly using eye makeup for blue eyes and on how to apply mascara for blue eyes.
If you have blue eyes you will want to use eye makeup products that are of the best colors to enhance your eyes and also textures and patterns that best go with blue eyes.
As for any eye color makeup for blue eyes is unique in many ways and so you should definitely take into consideration the blue color of your eyes when shopping for and applying eye makeup. It is easy to find lots of advise and tips both online and person to person from professional beauticians and makeup artists.
When shopping for eye makeup for blue eyes look for the kits containing the shades you already know that work for you. Look for the high quality, all natural kits for the colors you are sure of and buy cheaper synthetic versions to experiment with new colors and shades you are not sure of. Still make sure you don’t agitate your eyes when trying on the cheaper synthetic eye makeup.
There are many ways to collect info and tips on eye makeup for blue eyes. This kind of knowledge is freely dispensed on many web sites dealing with makeup in general or eye makeup in particular. On some such web sites you can ask questions on forums. Also you may find consulting with beauticians either on makeup departments in department stores or in beauty salons.
another idea is to check out pictures of celebrities with blue eyes, their makeup is usually of very high standard.
Blue eyes can be complimented by many colors. If you have pale blue eyes go for the darker shades of eyeshadow. For a tropical look try forest green eyeshadow.
Of course it is not only your eye color that will influence your choice of eye makeup colors, you will find you have to get the right balance with the rest of your facial features, the overall look you are going for with all of your makeup, clothes and accessories.
For mascara make sure you pick a color that works the color of your eye lashes.
standard black mascara will almost always do the trick, don’t hesitate to use eye lash curlers to make them look longer.
Blue eyed ladies many will hear plenty of people tell them that their eyes do not need any enhancing. That may be so but cosmetics can help create an overall look that will compensate, for example, for eyes that are not spaced ideally etc.
Use cosmetics to your advantage, the eyes are the windows to the soul, give your baby blues the best assistance to draw attention to them by properly using eye makeup for blue eyes.
By: ninet
In this article you can find tips on how to shop for eye makeup products for blue eyes, how to locate tips and advise on eye makeup for blue eyes and also some useful tips on how to enhance the color of your blue eyes by correctly using eye makeup for blue eyes and on how to apply mascara for blue eyes.
If you have blue eyes you will want to use eye makeup products that are of the best colors to enhance your eyes and also textures and patterns that best go with blue eyes.
As for any eye color makeup for blue eyes is unique in many ways and so you should definitely take into consideration the blue color of your eyes when shopping for and applying eye makeup. It is easy to find lots of advise and tips both online and person to person from professional beauticians and makeup artists.
When shopping for eye makeup for blue eyes look for the kits containing the shades you already know that work for you. Look for the high quality, all natural kits for the colors you are sure of and buy cheaper synthetic versions to experiment with new colors and shades you are not sure of. Still make sure you don’t agitate your eyes when trying on the cheaper synthetic eye makeup.
There are many ways to collect info and tips on eye makeup for blue eyes. This kind of knowledge is freely dispensed on many web sites dealing with makeup in general or eye makeup in particular. On some such web sites you can ask questions on forums. Also you may find consulting with beauticians either on makeup departments in department stores or in beauty salons.
another idea is to check out pictures of celebrities with blue eyes, their makeup is usually of very high standard.
Blue eyes can be complimented by many colors. If you have pale blue eyes go for the darker shades of eyeshadow. For a tropical look try forest green eyeshadow.
Of course it is not only your eye color that will influence your choice of eye makeup colors, you will find you have to get the right balance with the rest of your facial features, the overall look you are going for with all of your makeup, clothes and accessories.
For mascara make sure you pick a color that works the color of your eye lashes.
standard black mascara will almost always do the trick, don’t hesitate to use eye lash curlers to make them look longer.
Blue eyed ladies many will hear plenty of people tell them that their eyes do not need any enhancing. That may be so but cosmetics can help create an overall look that will compensate, for example, for eyes that are not spaced ideally etc.
Use cosmetics to your advantage, the eyes are the windows to the soul, give your baby blues the best assistance to draw attention to them by properly using eye makeup for blue eyes.
By: ninet
Making the Most of Brown Eyes
Although you may think your brown eyes are common and plain, you are actually blessed to have brown eyes. Brown eyes can wear so many shades of eye shadow and go from smoky eyes for evening wear to a light and natural finish for day wear.
Not all brown eyes are created equal. There is different color of brown eyes ranging from deep dark brown to a lighter brown. Additionally the specs in the iris can vary from yellow to copper toned specs. When selecting the perfect color for your brown eyes, pick colors that complement the specs in the iris of the eye. Colors that complement the specs in your eyes will blend with your complexion and accentuate your eyes.
Again, while most brown eyed girls can wear a wide variety of eye colors, skin tone is an important factor. For instance those with a warm skin tone (yellow tinted) should avoid yellow tinted eye makeup while those with a cool skin tone should avoid red based or rosy hues. As a general rule, women with fair complexions should use earthy or pastel colors, while women with darker skin should choose darker colors that enhance their eyes.
Tpo enhance the eyes, brown eyed girls should avoid brown eye makeup that matches the color of their eyes. Consider a shade lighter or darker to add depth to the eye area. Colors such as beige, tan, taupe, dark brown and chocolate brown are better tones for brown eyes than just plain brown. Additionally, amber, mahogany, copper and gold will enhance your eyes but only when used lightly as a highlight or accent for other tones.
Other colors that work well on brown eyes are:
Brown – preferably one that is a shade lighter or dark than your eyes, mocha, beige, tan, gray, charcoal, khaki, olive green, hunter green, bronze, gold, violet, lavender, pink, rose, and blue. Usually silver should be avoided. Plum, burnt orange, coral, aqua and burgundy compliment brown eyes. Again take into consideration the color of the specs in your eyes and your skin tone. Chances are you will be able to tell if a color just isn’t working for you!
Application
The first step in your eye makeup application is to apply a base coat of a neutral or matte color over the entire eyelid. If you are over 40 consider a primer to help hold you eye makeup in place. Consider colors that range from beige to champagne.
Secondly, contour your eyes, by using a darker color or contrasting color in the crease of your eyes and blend into the base color. A darker or contrasting shade will create depth.
Lastly, highlight just below the brow with a shimmery color or a light contrasting color that will blend with your base color.
A good tip to remember is to use lighter matte colors as your base color, darker colors as your contouring color, and lightest colors as your highlight.
For wonderful homemade skin care recipes, including body scrubs, facial peels and masks, etc., visit Complete Skin Care Therapy
By: Carol Belanger
Not all brown eyes are created equal. There is different color of brown eyes ranging from deep dark brown to a lighter brown. Additionally the specs in the iris can vary from yellow to copper toned specs. When selecting the perfect color for your brown eyes, pick colors that complement the specs in the iris of the eye. Colors that complement the specs in your eyes will blend with your complexion and accentuate your eyes.
Again, while most brown eyed girls can wear a wide variety of eye colors, skin tone is an important factor. For instance those with a warm skin tone (yellow tinted) should avoid yellow tinted eye makeup while those with a cool skin tone should avoid red based or rosy hues. As a general rule, women with fair complexions should use earthy or pastel colors, while women with darker skin should choose darker colors that enhance their eyes.
Tpo enhance the eyes, brown eyed girls should avoid brown eye makeup that matches the color of their eyes. Consider a shade lighter or darker to add depth to the eye area. Colors such as beige, tan, taupe, dark brown and chocolate brown are better tones for brown eyes than just plain brown. Additionally, amber, mahogany, copper and gold will enhance your eyes but only when used lightly as a highlight or accent for other tones.
Other colors that work well on brown eyes are:
Brown – preferably one that is a shade lighter or dark than your eyes, mocha, beige, tan, gray, charcoal, khaki, olive green, hunter green, bronze, gold, violet, lavender, pink, rose, and blue. Usually silver should be avoided. Plum, burnt orange, coral, aqua and burgundy compliment brown eyes. Again take into consideration the color of the specs in your eyes and your skin tone. Chances are you will be able to tell if a color just isn’t working for you!
Application
The first step in your eye makeup application is to apply a base coat of a neutral or matte color over the entire eyelid. If you are over 40 consider a primer to help hold you eye makeup in place. Consider colors that range from beige to champagne.
Secondly, contour your eyes, by using a darker color or contrasting color in the crease of your eyes and blend into the base color. A darker or contrasting shade will create depth.
Lastly, highlight just below the brow with a shimmery color or a light contrasting color that will blend with your base color.
A good tip to remember is to use lighter matte colors as your base color, darker colors as your contouring color, and lightest colors as your highlight.
For wonderful homemade skin care recipes, including body scrubs, facial peels and masks, etc., visit Complete Skin Care Therapy
By: Carol Belanger
Tips For Choosing Skin Care Products For African-American Skin
Skin, the largest organ in our body is made up of multiple layers of epithelial tissues that guard the underlying muscles and organs of our. Skin pigmentation (human skin color) on the other hand varies among peoples of the world. Skin color is determined by the amount of melanin, the pigment in the skin. More concentration of melanin in the body will give you a dark person so it goes without saying that a light-skinned person would have less of the melanin compound in the body.
African-American skin have that distinction of having the most of melanin concentration in the body and studies show that this melanin content in African-American skin has a greater tendency to hyper-pigmentation, or specks of darker colored skin surface that may appear as blemishes over time if not protected properly. This is one important consideration to take in choosing the right skin care product.
There is nothing really fancy in caring for the African American skin, dry skin being a much more common condition for this skin type. Body nourishment is the key. Drinking plenty of fluids will help prevent skin dryness and keep it radiant. A moisturizer is very essential to keep the skin soft and smooth. Choose moisturizers that are hypoallergenic and oil-free. A good moisturizer should absorb into your skin without a trace, creating an invisible barrier against moisture loss. When cleansing your skin, use a non-soap cleanser. Soap will dry and irritate your skin. Be sure to use warm water as well since water that is too hot will also dry out the skin.
African Americans also often have trouble with an oily complexion due to the fact that their skin has more, and larger, sebaceous (or oil) glands than Caucasian or Asian skin. The large number of sebaceous glands can produce unwanted oily or shiny appearance. If these oil glands are over-active they can become clogged and cause acne to break out on the skin. For the very oily or acne-prone skin, an oil-control lotion will help eliminate shine for hours.
Exfoliate with a mild and gentle exfoliate that can be used daily. Exfoliating rids the skin of dead skin cell, and clears the pores so they can accept more moisture. For blemish prone skin, using an exfoliating product with salicylic acid will aid in clearing any break out.
Another important consideration is the regular use of sunscreen. While more melanin content in the body can help protect from the sun, a lot of unprotected skin exposure to it can cause the dreaded skin cancer. It is highly recommended to use one with an SPF 30 at the very least.
Facial skin, no matter the type needs to be cared for always. It is that part of the body that we look at first at anytime. No other part of our body is subjected to so much scrutiny as the face, so better to always have it healthy, radiant and blemish free. Let us make intelligent efforts to meet this end and in doing so, it gives us the confidence we need that ultimately transcends all skin color prejudices.
By: Julia Elorriaga
African-American skin have that distinction of having the most of melanin concentration in the body and studies show that this melanin content in African-American skin has a greater tendency to hyper-pigmentation, or specks of darker colored skin surface that may appear as blemishes over time if not protected properly. This is one important consideration to take in choosing the right skin care product.
There is nothing really fancy in caring for the African American skin, dry skin being a much more common condition for this skin type. Body nourishment is the key. Drinking plenty of fluids will help prevent skin dryness and keep it radiant. A moisturizer is very essential to keep the skin soft and smooth. Choose moisturizers that are hypoallergenic and oil-free. A good moisturizer should absorb into your skin without a trace, creating an invisible barrier against moisture loss. When cleansing your skin, use a non-soap cleanser. Soap will dry and irritate your skin. Be sure to use warm water as well since water that is too hot will also dry out the skin.
African Americans also often have trouble with an oily complexion due to the fact that their skin has more, and larger, sebaceous (or oil) glands than Caucasian or Asian skin. The large number of sebaceous glands can produce unwanted oily or shiny appearance. If these oil glands are over-active they can become clogged and cause acne to break out on the skin. For the very oily or acne-prone skin, an oil-control lotion will help eliminate shine for hours.
Exfoliate with a mild and gentle exfoliate that can be used daily. Exfoliating rids the skin of dead skin cell, and clears the pores so they can accept more moisture. For blemish prone skin, using an exfoliating product with salicylic acid will aid in clearing any break out.
Another important consideration is the regular use of sunscreen. While more melanin content in the body can help protect from the sun, a lot of unprotected skin exposure to it can cause the dreaded skin cancer. It is highly recommended to use one with an SPF 30 at the very least.
Facial skin, no matter the type needs to be cared for always. It is that part of the body that we look at first at anytime. No other part of our body is subjected to so much scrutiny as the face, so better to always have it healthy, radiant and blemish free. Let us make intelligent efforts to meet this end and in doing so, it gives us the confidence we need that ultimately transcends all skin color prejudices.
By: Julia Elorriaga