The One Word That Will Take You From Plain Jane to Turning Heads At A Rate That Is Insane!

Well actually three words, color, color, color!!! I remember the world renowned, salon owner and entrepreneur, John Amico, once told me he is HAPPILY married, Never cheats on his wife, yet he comes home with 5 different women a year! How does he do it? With color (he colors his wife?s hair 4-5 times a year) and he says each time show looks like a new woman!!!

One of the keys to looking stunning with color is getting colors that blend well with your eyes and your skin tone. When this occurs your hair color(s) will not look so man made-ish and the hair color(s) you choose will not only compliment you, but also look very natural.

When taking color into consideration keep in mind there are different types to choose from. You have temporary, semi-permanent, demi-permanent, and permanent hair color.

*Temporary Hair Color- is just that, temporary. It is good to use if your permanent color ever starts to fade, between your color appointments.

*Semi-Permanent Hair Color- was created to last anywhere from 6 - 8 shampoos. I must admit that some product lines are stronger than this and I have witnessed a few semi-permanent colors almost as strong as some permanent hair color(s).

*Demi-Permanent Hair Color- was designed to be gentle on the hair. This would be an excellent option for African American women wanting color (and currently relaxing their hair). Even though they do not lighten hair, they can become permanent, so keep in mind that shampooing your hair will not remove demi-permanent hair color.

*Permanent Hair Color: will permanently change the natural color of your hair by either making it lighter or darker.

There are also different factors to take into consideration as well, when choosing your hair color. Like:

*The season. The colors that look best on you in?let?s say?the spring, will not look the best on you...during wintertime.

*How drastic of a change you want to make. The farther you go from your natural color, the more the color will be noticed.

*All over color, vs. highlights. Living in Florida, there is no question which one I love the best...(you guessed it) highlights!!!

Dwayne Pressley is a licensed cosmetologist, hair care consultant, (found at http://www.askdwayne.com) public speaker and author of the internet's scorching hot e-book on the subject of hair What Your Hair stylist Doesn't Want You To Know for more information join the group and/or visit him at http://www.askdwayne.com.

Bounce Back From the Wintertime Blahs With A ThreeDay Cleansing Diet

Wintertime leaves a lot of us feeling blah and washed out. Our skin gets dry and pale, our eyes can seem dull and lifeless ? and let?s not even get started with the foods we eat.

Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas parties and New Year?s Eve ? all came with plenty of rich, decadent dishes and calorie-laden cocktails. It?s no wonder that by the time spring arrives, we could really use a pick-me-up.

And those are just a few of the things a quick cleanse can remedy. Have you been plagued by chronic constipation, allergies, sinusitis, or any other chronic aches and pains? If you?re tired of relying on over-the-counter medications to make it through day to day life, there might just be an unexpected culprit ? blockage(s) in your body?s elimination system.

Basically, what this means is that you might be suffering from mucus and other wastes building up in your body?s major routes of elimination:

?Your lungs
?Your pores
?Your kidneys, and
?Your bowels.

Getting rid of this waste build-up will better allow your body to get the most out of your regular diet ? a bit like the performance difference you see between low- and high-octane fuel.

Important Things to Consider Before You Begin...
Of course, the three day cleansing diet isn?t for everyone. Some people may be too weak or may suffer from conditions that make the cleansing diet too dangerous to undertake. For this reason, it?s important to stress how vital it is to first consult with your doctor before you begin a new dietary regiment.

Also, I can?t stress enough that this is a diet to help you cleanse your system out, not too help you lose weight. Misuse could be extremely hazardous to your health!

Now that we?ve covered the basics, let?s delve on into the specifics of the cleansing diet.

The Diet in a Nutshell...

While you may come across several different variations of the 3 day cleansing diet, here are some of the things they?ll all have in common:

?You?ll have to drink at least 8-10 glasses of water each day
?When it comes to foods, be ready to restrict your diet to 5-6 servings of fruits and vegetables each day, preferably raw or steamed.
?In case you didn?t get the hint, that means NO meat.
?If you do opt for breads or cereals (and you probably shouldn?t), it?s important that you only chose whole grains
?During this 72 hour period, it?s important to avoid sugars, coffees, and sodas. If you?re afraid you?ll suffer from headaches from caffeine withdrawals, you might want to begin slowly reducing your coffee intake prior to the ?fast.?

The Cleansing Diet in Action...

While there are many different variations of the cleansing diet being touted by various different experts, most of them follow a pattern that looks something like this:

Day 1 ? A complete food fast, water only
Day 2 ? 5 or 6 servings of fruit and fruit juice only (water is still a must)
Day 3 ? 5 or 6 servings of vegetables and veggie juice only (water is still a must)
Day 4 ? Go back to your regular diet

Of course, variations do exist, and with a little research, you should have no trouble finding one suitable for your own unique needs. Three days later, a whole new, detoxified woman will be looking back at you in the mirror!

About the Author

Nathan Fischer writes for BeautyProductsUSA. Stop by for emerging beauty products and trends, and fine products such as Claus Porto soap.

A Dozen Don'ts To Look Younger

Tired of always being told you have to do more and spend more too look younger? How would you like to do less and spend less yet look younger? Well now it's possible. All you have to do is avoid these 12 most common beauty mistakes made by women over forty and you will look younger, healthier, and more attractive.

1.Don?t use foundation that's lighter then your skin color. You will look pale, washed out and unhealthy.

2.Don't use powder foundation it tends to collect in creases and make wrinkles more prominent

3.Don't use frosted eye shadow, because its frosted particles settle into lid lines accentuating wrinkles.

4.Don't use iridescent eye shadow it attracts light and draws attention to lines.

5.Don't use brown eye shadows they tend to age the face and create a tired appearance.

6.Don't use black eyeliner it is to harsh and will emphasize any fine lines around the eyes.

7.Don't use overly light under eye concealer this will illuminate any imperfections and lines in the under eye area.

8.Don't over pluck your eyebrows; a very fine brow gives your face an aged look. .

9.Don't use too pale, too dark, or too bright color cosmetics. Anything bold, unnatural, and overpowering on the face makes it appear older and unattractive.

10.Don't apply your blusher too high or too low. If you want to create a natural, younger lift look to your face never apply blush any lower than the bottom of your nose or any higher up than the outside corner of the eye.

11.Don't apply your makeup too heavy because as the skin ages it starts to lose its firmness. Heavily applied makeup tends to slide into and accentuate lines and furrows.

12.Don't over exaggerate your lip line it will look phony even clown like.

Eileen Hammel is a Nationally & Internationally Recognized Image, Style and Beauty Expert Ms.Hammel is President of Smarter Image and Smart Skin Care - Smart Cosmetics by Smarter Image http://www.smartskincaresmartcosmetics.com/