Aparna M

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Camera Ready Valentine's Day DIY Makeup Tips

Aparna M posted an article on - Feb 10, 2012, 10:26 pm
Do you want to rock a fantastic new look for this year's Valentine's Day? Professional makeup is cost prohibitive and far less convenient than you doing it yourself at home, but if you aren't sure exactly which direction to head toward, never fear. Eyes will pop as you burst onto the scene as ...
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Valentine's Day Giveaway - Win 5 Fabulous Products!

Aparna M posted an article on - Feb 10, 2012, 6:26 am
An awesome Valentine's Day Giveaway, just for all you lovely readers !!  You are all getting a chance to win fabulous products comprising of body care, hair care products, a workout DVD, men’s skin care products  and glamorous bangles. Before you jump to the entry form, take a look at the ...
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How to Look Your Best on the Most Romantic Day of the Year (VDAY)

Aparna M posted an article on - Feb 9, 2012, 10:52 pm
Ah, February 14th ... a day that many single women look forward to about as much as they do the day that taxes are due. If you're one of the many single masses, or even if you have a steady, you will still want to look your hottest this Valentine's Day. Who knows ... love could be right around...
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Should You DIY or Go to a Beauty Professional on Valentine's Day

Aparna M posted an article on - Feb 8, 2012, 11:00 pm
Valentine's Day is usually met with heartfelt wishes of adoration, or by the knowledge that you should have just stayed home in bed. If you're one of the people celebrating this year, perhaps you're feeling a yen for stepping up your game for this V-Day: maybe you've got a special someone you'...
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Prevent Chipped Nail Polish with these Tips

Aparna M posted an article on - Feb 5, 2012, 1:30 am
Tired of your nail polish smudging and chipping mere hours after you plonk down $15 for a manicure? These tips will help you keep your mani looking perfect This is a TotalBeauty.com nails article ...
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Pack for healthy, shiny hair - Reader's Contribution

Aparna M posted an article on - Feb 3, 2012, 8:22 am
This DIY hair pack / conditioner is something that I use once in a week before I take a head bath. Ingredients needed: Methi (Fenugreek) Powder - 2 tsp Curry leaves (buy here) - 2 sprigs or 1-2 tsp curry leaves powder Gooseberry (Amla) medium sized  - 2 or 2 tsp Amla Powder Henn...
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Skin on the nose is rough - What to do?

Aparna M posted an article on - Feb 1, 2012, 9:31 am
Sanjana asks: My 12 year old daughter’s nose is very rough to touch. How can it be made smooth and normal? Is there are a home remedy or medicine that can be applied? Dhanya replies: It seems as if the skin pores on your daughter’s nose have become blocked by blackheads. Steam the affec...
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Do not be an exercise dropout

Aparna M posted an article on - Jan 30, 2012, 6:08 am
We all know the benefits and rewards of exercising :  it helps to keep body weight under control and to maintain a shapely figure; it promotes sound sleep, controls blood pressure and diabetes; it improves the free flow of blood thereby preventing arthritis and it even improves brain functioning. I...
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Ecofriendly Beauty Tips

Aparna M posted an article on - Jan 29, 2012, 12:35 am
You can be good to the earth and gorgeous at the same time. These tips prove it This is a TotalBeauty.com natural beauty article Looking good and being green aren't mutually exclusive anymore thanks to these brilliant ways to green-ify your ...
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Get away from Stress

Aparna M posted an article on - Jan 27, 2012, 9:30 pm
If you overwind your body like a clock it will start to run down. Perhaps, you overwind yourself everyday – if you dash around a lot, work hard to meet impossible deadlines and stay on top of your job, deal with problems at home, and have a demanding schedule. ...
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Rashes due to Henna Tattoos?

Aparna M posted an article on - Jan 26, 2012, 7:00 pm
Smriti asks: I am an 18 year old girl. Whenever I put Mehendi (Henna) tattoos I get small rashes on the back of my wrist and palms. Why does it happen? Should I not use Mehndi at all? Smitha replies: Peo...
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Homemade Oils for Backache & other info

Aparna M posted an article on - Jan 25, 2012, 8:30 pm
Backache has become such a common ailment that one can hardly find a person who has not suffered from it. It can affect both the young and the old. One of the reasons why it has become so common now-a-days is the excessive luxury of our everyday lives with few people doing...
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Caring for your skin through Winter Chill

Aparna M posted an article on - Jan 24, 2012, 6:00 pm
The skin consists of 3 layers, namely, the cutis, the dermis and the epidermis which is the outermost layer. It takes roughly 28 days for the cells of the dermis to travel upwards to form the new epidermal layer. Of course, this growth of cells depends on a variety o...
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Look Like Royalty with London's Must-Have Beauty Products

Aparna M posted an article on - Jan 23, 2012, 10:07 pm
Nothing captivated the world in 2011 like the exuberance surrounding London's royalty. Middleton-mania has swept throughout Europe and into the U.S., where young women in big cities like New York and Chicago are tripping over each other to replicate the demure and sophi...
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A Tip For Shiny Hair-Tulsi Magic

Aparna M posted an article on - Jan 22, 2012, 7:15 pm
Things your require:   In a vessel, pour a bowl of water and bring it to a boil. Then add a fistful of Tulsi (Basil) leaves (the black / purple/ red variety also called as Shyam Tulsi or Krishna Tulsi) and let it simmer for a while. Now add 2 tsp of tea leaves / powder and once again let it si...
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15 Best Beauty Tips

Aparna M posted an article on - Jan 22, 2012, 2:04 am
Beauty editors hear thousands of beauty tips a day, but these are the 15 they live by Oh, we've heard it all. From live fish pecking at your feet to remove dead skin, to using eye cream to heal chapped lips, the amount of beauty tips we get is overwhelming. But which tips do we actually use ours...
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Basic Guide To Starting Your Own Beauty Business

Aparna M posted an article on - Jan 20, 2012, 7:30 pm
Just because you had fun cutting and styling your dolls’ hair when you were a kid doesn’t necessarily mean you’re cut out to own and operate a high-end salon or spa retreat.  But if you’ve long had your sights set on running a beauty business and you have a passion for the field, ther...
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How to Get Your Cosmetology License

Aparna M posted an article on - Jan 19, 2012, 7:30 pm
Whether you’d like to cut, dye, and blow dry hair, apply makeup professionally, do manicures and pedicures, or dole out mud baths, seaweed wraps, and other skin treatments at a high-end spa; you might have to get a cosmetology license to do it.  Although you may be able to obtain certificat...
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Beauty Sites to Watch for 2012

Aparna M posted an article on - Jan 17, 2012, 7:00 pm
If you’re a woman living in the modern world, chances are pretty good that you have more than a passing interest in the beauty industry.  And why shouldn’t you?  You deserve to look and feel your best, and if a little makeup, moisturizer, and hair cream can give you that, why wouldn’t ...
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Great Gift Ideas for the Beauty Enthusiast

Aparna M posted an article on - Jan 16, 2012, 10:08 pm
Although the smorgasbord of holiday spending is over, it’s never too early to start planning for the many birthdays that will pop up during the calendar year.  And considering how many retailers are blowing out stock with massive post-holiday sales, this could be a perfect time to start thi...
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Are Expensive Beauty Products Worth the Money?

Aparna M posted an article on - Jan 15, 2012, 7:46 pm
Many women feel that the higher the price tag when it comes to beauty products, the more miraculous the transformation that will occur when they use it.  But pretty much everyone who has shelled out beaucoup bucks for high-end products from department stores or exclusive beauty retailers has probab...
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Wedding Makeup Trends for 2012

Aparna M posted an article on - Jan 14, 2012, 11:45 pm
While the biggest celebrity weddings of 2011 featured brides with strong, sexy, smoky eyes, soft, nude lips, and minimal blush or shimmer (see Kate Middleton and Kim Kardashian for reference), 2012 is shaping up to be a bit different when it comes to trends for bridal makeup.  Of course, most bride...
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Essential Nighttime Beauty Products

Aparna M posted an article on - Jan 13, 2012, 11:34 pm
It actually matters what you wear when you go to bed -- on your face that is. See the products that'll help your skin get its best beauty sleep This is a TotalBeauty.com skin care products article Research says your body temperature cools down when you're sleeping, which boosts the efficacy o...
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Happy Makara Sankranti / Pongal

Aparna M posted an article on - Jan 13, 2012, 2:30 pm
Dear Reader, Send this ecard!
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New Year, New You: Style Tips for You and Your Honey

Aparna M posted an article on - Jan 13, 2012, 10:20 am
Sure, the holidays are touted as being the best time of the year to spend hours on end with friends and family, spend outrageous money on gifts, get a few in return and bake cookies with Grandma. But, what really matters during the holiday season is stepping out in style. And, not onl...
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Winner of Ballerina Dress from Shabby Apple

Aparna M posted an article on - Jan 10, 2012, 2:28 am
Congratulations Rachel (comment #319), you have won this beautiful Ballerina Dress from Shabby Apple.  I've sent you an Email. Please respond immediately with your full name, address and your size. A big THANK YOU to all those who participated in this giveaway and made it a huge success. If you di...
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10 Best Professional Makeup Tips

Aparna M posted an article on - Jan 8, 2012, 2:00 am
One editor goes to makeup school and comes back with a notepad full of professional makeup techniques -- steal her tips This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup article Makeup school is not only time-consumin...
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Good Skin Care Tips For Acne

Aparna M posted an article on - Jan 6, 2012, 8:09 am
Acne leads to a lot of emotional upheaval. Whether you can call them zits,  pimples, whiteheads, blackheads, pustules or cysts, acne is hardly a laughing matter to the millions of people who suffer from it. Acne is almost considered as a normal part of growing up. While it affects majority of teena...
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Online Shopping - Know What You're Getting

Aparna M posted an article on - Dec 13, 2011, 11:18 pm
Buying online does require some guesswork. While the unreliability of Internet shopping is nowhere near as bad as it used to be, everyone occasionally has a harrowing online shopping experience. From products arriving damaged, not as advertised or never arriving at all, to dealing wi...
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Perils Of Exercise

Aparna M posted an article on - Dec 11, 2011, 11:59 pm
"I want to reduce at least 10 kilos by the New Year's Eve,", told Reva. Tempted to wear that backless figure-hugging evening gown in olive green for the New Year party, Reva joined the gang of fitness freaks (read obsessed). She had never exercised in her life except running after her 2 small ...
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Innovative Beauty Inventions of 2011

Aparna M posted an article on - Dec 11, 2011, 4:00 am
These new gadgets and technologies will make your beauty regimen, and your life, easier This is a TotalBeauty.com beauty products article Boots to keep your feet warm during a mid-winter pedicure, rubber ears to protect your appendages ...
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Hair-loss Shampoo Ad

Aparna M posted an article on - Dec 9, 2011, 9:00 pm
I came across this interesting Hair-Loss Shampoo Ad. Now I'm not naive enough to believe that a shampoo can prevent hair-loss. But looking at this picture makes me wish for some magical potion that would clasp my hair-roots (on the scalp, of course) in such an octopusy tight grip that  hair-f...
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Hobbies Add Spice To Life

Aparna M posted an article on - Dec 8, 2011, 11:41 pm
A hobby is a favourite subject or occupation that is not one's main business. It is an essential part of a person's life - like his career, for it is the hobby that takes away the otherwise monotony of his life. A person without a hobby becomes a bore and gets into a rut. He can only think and talk...
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Placing A PonyTail Correctly

Aparna M posted an article on - Dec 4, 2011, 3:00 am
Find out how to make this go-to style flattering for your face shape This is a TotalBeauty.com hairstyles article A ponytail is the oldest hairstyle in the book, and one of the easiest looks to pull off well. You can curl it, braid it, ...
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Winner of 6 Awesome Products Giveaway

Aparna M posted an article on - Dec 2, 2011, 6:23 am
This time I had used Rafflecopter for the giveaway and it was rather easy for me to pick the winner. Now the total no.of entries were found to be 212. I hope the next time around the numbers will be much more than that, but nevertheless thanks to everyone who participated! (wi...
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Makeup Mistakes You're Making

Aparna M posted an article on - Nov 27, 2011, 1:45 am
See the 11 most common makeup mistakes women make without realizing it This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup articleWe thought we were past the horrible makeup mistakes of our past -- until we talked to New York City makeup artist Susmta Patel. She shared these 11 super-common makeup mistake...
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Reminder - Enter 6 awesome products giveaway

Aparna M posted an article on - Nov 23, 2011, 10:56 pm
If you haven't yet participated in the giveaway where you get to win 6 awesome products including Beginner’s Workout DVD worth $20, 2 bangles from Bombayfashions.com, BrilliantFx Body Serum worth $39.99, Hair care Products worth $68 from PirriHairGroup.com, -MINUS 417 PROFESSIONAL NAIL CARE KIT w...
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London Style

Aparna M posted an article on - Nov 23, 2011, 3:30 am
When it comes to London style, one only needs to channel their inner Middleton. Whether you're more inspired by Kate or Pippa, we can all agree that their style is both elegant but casual, structured but relaxed. The Middleton's embody these qualities, the most distinctive and impor...
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Help!! Washing face with hot water ruined my facial skin - Reader's Query

Aparna M posted an article on - Nov 3, 2011, 1:11 am
Chitra asks: I have an oily skin prone to occasional pimples. On the advice of a friend (or should I call her my foe), I started washing my face with hot water and followed this with a massage every morning. The result was that I developed wrinkles and open pores. Later on, in the hope of improving...
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Weird Laser Hair Removal Ad

Aparna M posted an article on - Nov 2, 2011, 12:44 am
Take a look at this weird Laser Hair Removal Ad by Ogilvy, Tel Aviv. Source
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Fatter in Winter?

Aparna M posted an article on - Nov 1, 2011, 10:07 am
Summers are ideal for losing weight and winters are meant to laze around. Perhaps that's why people tend to put on more weight during winters. At least that's what this article from Daily Mail says. Apparently, way back in our ancestors’ time, usually the winter months were associated with famine....
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Sexy Makeup Looks in Your Car

Aparna M posted an article on - Oct 30, 2011, 12:58 am
See tips on how to do your makeup behind the wheel -- without getting pulled over We may have taken advantage of a red light or two to apply our mascara on our way to work. Don't judge -- you know you've done it too. And while we're not advocating such a dangerous habit, we acknowledge that life ...
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Tiding over a crisis

Aparna M posted an article on - Oct 29, 2011, 2:46 am
Life is a roller-coaster ride and crisis and difficulties are a part and parcel of it! You may think that life is unfair to you, but then that's how it is! Some things are simply beyond your control! In such a scenario, the solution lies in acceptance rather than resistance or confrontation. Make pe...
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Get that winter glow

Aparna M posted an article on - Oct 28, 2011, 6:58 am
Winter is on its way, and to many this means a loss of the sun-kissed glow that makes summer so awesome. We are left looking and feeling pasty and worn out, eager for those warm rays and long days to return. However, this doesn't have to be the case. With a little understanding of health and nutriti...
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Which type of lenses are best?

Aparna M posted an article on - Oct 27, 2011, 11:17 pm
If you have been considering switching to contact lenses to help with an eyesight impairment then you may already be aware that there are several different types of lenses to choose from. Deciding to switch to contacts isn't actually as simple as it first appears you must then think about what...
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Happy Diwali!

Aparna M posted an article on - Oct 24, 2011, 11:19 pm
Dear Readers, Send this ecard
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How Much Should You Pay For A JUVÉDERM® treatment?

Aparna M posted an article on - Oct 24, 2011, 10:36 am
JUVÉDERM® is an injectable filler that is based on hyaluronic acid, a natural part of the skin that adds suppleness and hydration. The product is injected into a specific area of the face to erase wrinkles, folds and creases. It can also recontour your features, such as plump up your lips or make ...
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Hilarious YouTube Makeup Tutorials

Aparna M posted an article on - Oct 22, 2011, 11:35 pm
Have some time to kill -- or just need a good belly laugh? Watch these videos now Who knew makeup how-tos could be so funny? These vloggers show you how to do your makeup like Katy Perry, Maria Shriver, and a torn up Nicki Minaj -- so sit back, relax, and get your giggle on. Oh, and please make s...
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7 Skin "Rules" You Should Break

Aparna M posted an article on - Oct 16, 2011, 12:31 am
Is your go-to skin care regimen wrecking your complexion? See which "rules" you need to start ignoring Sure you know the basics: Wash your face twice a day, wear sunscreen, don't pop your pimples -- but which of these "rules" is wrong? We talk to dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and skin care ex...
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Makeup Tips For Women With Olive Skin

Aparna M posted an article on - Oct 15, 2011, 12:11 am
Women with olive skin are amongst the most beautiful in the world. They usually have dark brown or black hair and brown eyes which means that they can wear a large range of makeup color and look absolutely beautiful. If you’re one of these beauties and want to get some advice on makeup tips then k...
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