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Hot wax or cold?

The debate about which is better – hot wax or cold wax – can be laid to rest with the pointers we’ve compiled in this article. Of all the beauty and personal hygiene treatments women have tried down the ages, hair removal has always found the most takers! Whatever ethnicity or age group a woman belongs to, the hair removal conundrum haunts them all equally. However, while many methods and implements for hair removal have been adopted down the ages, removing hair using hot and cold wax is the most popular one. Waxing, whether using hot wax or cold, is a long term hair removal solution. Since the hair is pulled out from the roots, they grow back only after a few weeks have elapsed. So it gives the woman more time between waxes. Besides, since the hair is gone from the root, the follicle must create a new hair to replace the lost one. So the hair regrowth is finer and sparser as well. Women who are frustrated with the constant need for hair removal may even opt for lase

How to care for your feet

Your feet take a lot of pressure every day. But regular care and good hygiene can keep them in good health – and keep you happier as well. We often don’t pay much attention to our feet, but they are the hardest working part of the body. Any injury or infection in the feet is capable of stopping you in your tracks. But instead of waiting for the feet to signal that they need some rest, it is better to take care of them on a regular basis. Besides, regular foot care is recommended so that the feet remain healthy and keep your spirits up, too! Try these essentials of good foot care for healthy, happy feet: ü   Do not wear high heeled shoes for long periods of time. They arch the foot unnaturally and the feet are unable to distribute your body weight. This causes pain, sprains, bunions and blisters. ü   Wear a fresh pair of socks every day, and do not wear the same pair of shoes on consecutive days. Let your shoes dry up completely before you wear them again. ü   G

Sweaty feet? No problem!

Excessive sweating of the feet is linked to your genetics, but you can take some easy precautions to prevent the problem from becoming an embarrassing one. It may have happened to you before – when the weather turns warmer, your feet start sweating profusely. You need to air them out many times a day and stop wearing socks for a while. The sweating stops with the turn of the weather – but what if it doesn’t? What if your feet sweat all the time, irrespective of the season? Some people have excessive foot perspiration at all times, and the condition gets heightened when one is under stress, or if the weather is warm, or if one is wearing closed shoes. The perspiration can be so excessive in some cases, that the feet may slip around inside the shoes! This is a condition known as ‘hyperhidrosis’, and it is often an inherited one. Those suffering from hyperhidrosis also report heavy sweating of the palms, the face, underarms and scalp. It is best to seek your doctor’s h

Here's how you can age gracefully

Aging is a natural process that each person must face – but there are ways to slow it down so that it does not leave its marks on young skin. Of all the natural processes that the body goes through, most people are not able to come to terms with skin aging. We all like to have youthful, radiant skin. But when the skin begins to look dull and spotted, and also develops fine lines and puffiness, it means that the skin is aging and needs immediate help. Try these 5 ways to age slowly and gracefully: 1 Get regular facials. Once you cross the age of 25, your skin begins to slowly lose its natural elasticity and moisture. Within time, aging processes make the skin dull and lined. This state of affairs can be easily remedied with regular facials. A facial removes the dead skin cells sitting on the visible upper layer of the skin, and infuses hydration by the use of moisturising creams. The massage further stimulates blood circulation and toxin removal from the skin. Your skin

7 amazing ways to maintain your hair

Is excessive hair loss bothering you? Try these 7 simple tips to keep your hair from falling. Your hair is your crowning glory. It should be shiny and thick, and bouncy with health. But some people suffer from excessive hair fall. The harsh climatic conditions also dry out the hair and make it vulnerable to breakage. Many people are even forced to look for good hair loss treatments in Dubai. A little care and these 7 tips go a long way in maintaining your hair’s beauty: 1. Stop hair loss . It is normal to lose up to 50 strands of hair a day. The scalp constantly sheds old hair to make way for new growth. You could also lose hair through brisk brushing. However, if you have excessive hair loss, you must ask your dermatologist for a good hair loss treatment in Dubai . 2. Promote hair growth with the right diet. What you eat has an impact on your hair and skin health. Eating fruit, nuts and seasonal vegetables, and also drinking a lot of water, supplies essential nut