This is so easy that you’ll never want to spend another rupee curling your hair in a salon. You’ll have a head full of bouncy curls to show off!

You will need:

• A friend to play hair dresser
• Newspapers
• Half a mug of water
• A head of damp hair
• Comb
• Clips

Step 1: Strip some paper

Fold the newspaper into half and tear. Fold the two torn sheets again and tear further. You’ll have four newspaper strips to work with. Repeat the process until you have atleast 12 newspaper strips.

Step 2: Roll strips

Roll the strips into long pipes and make sure that they don’t open up.

Tip: The girl getting her hair curled can take the responsibility of rolling up the paper and passing it on to her ‘hair dresser’ friend as and when she needs it.

Step 3: Comb hair

Comb your hair properly leaving no tangles in it.

Step 4: Part hair

Part a line around the back of your head from ear to ear, and clip the top section of hair up.

Step 5: Divide hair locks equally

Divide your hair locks equally so that the curls that form are also of equal size. If you try to curl too much in one go, the curls may not form. Similarly, if you take too little, your hair might end up looking frizzy. Therefore, try and take about one inch of your locks for a perfect curl.

Step 6: Wet your locks slightly

Take the selected lock of hair in one hand and dip the finger of your other hand in a bowl of water. Wet your locks slightly.

Step 6: Wrap your hair around the newspaper pipe.

Wrap the selected lock of hair around the newspaper pipe. Start from the ends of your hair and roll it upwards. Stop midway to your head. Then take the ends of the pipe and knot them. This will ensure that the hair stays locked in the knotted pipe.

Step 7: Repeat on top section

Repeat the same process on the top section. If need be, part the hair further and clip another section up. This way you’ll have three sections in your hair which you have to further divide into locks.

Step 8: Let it stay

Leave on the newspapers for about 3 hours or even over night. You might feel a tad silly but the end results worth it!

Step 9: Remove paper

Remove the newspaper pipes from your hair. Do not comb hair but gently run your fingers through your hair.

Tip: if your curls are too tight and unsightly, don’t panic. Just run your hand over each lock of over-curled hair and smoothen it lightly. You can even damp your hands slightly to do so.

Step 10: Spray

Squirt some hair spray on to hold the style and you’re ready to flaunt your bouncy curly locks!

There’s nothing worse than wearing a sleeveless t-shirt and exposing your dual shaded arms to the world or having chappal straps permanently embossed on your feet.

Avoid a tan by following these steps religiously!

You will need:

• Sunscreen
• Long sleeved loose shirt
• Extra long gloves
• An Umbrella
• A cap/hat or a long scarf

Step 1: Smear sunscreen

Buy a tube of sunscreen and make sure it’s stronger than an SPF 25 as Indian summers tend to burn.

Step 2: Hide from the sun

Avoid the midday sun i.e. from 11 am to 4 pm as it is at its strongest then. Step outdoors only when you absolutely have to.

Step 3: Protect your arms

Protect your arms when you’re out in the sun by pulling on a long sleeved shirt. You can also stash a pair of extra long gloves (the kind that go beyond your elbows) in your car/bike and keep them in full view so that you never forget to put them on.

Step 4: ALWAYS carry an umbrella

When you least expect it, the sun will pounce on you so always, always carry an umbrella.

Tip: Buy one of the foldable ones which can fit snugly into your bag.

Step 5: Cover your head

Before stepping out, always cover your head either with a hat or a scarf. It’ll not only protect your face from tanning but will save your hair from dryness and pollution.

Acne is a problem faced primarily by teenagers across the world. However, it is not uncommon to find acne in individuals aged between twenty to forty years. Acne is a skin problem characterized by blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, and lumps. It generally occurs on the face, neck, upper arms, and shoulders.

Bacteria, excessive oil, dirt, make-up, and sweat are some of the factors that cause acne. Therefore, acne skin care must be targeted at keeping the skin clean and reducing its oiliness. Individuals with acne should wash their faces with warm water and soap or face wash that is specially manufactured for acne-prone skin. Products containing tea tree oil are supposed to be beneficial. While application of a sunscreen with SPF of 15 or higher is essential while going out during the day, night cream should be avoided. Astringent can be used to cleanse and tone the skin, followed by the application of a mild, water-based moisturizer.

Pimples should not be touched frequently or squeezed, as this often aggravates the problem and leaves behind stubborn marks. Tomato, mint, or cucumber juice can be applied on the face and the neck. They provide a blemish-free complexion. In addition, a weekly face mask made of almond powder, milk, and rosewater can prevent pimples and lead to glowing skin.

Oil-based make up should not be used on acne-prone skin. Although a variety of concealers are available in the market to hide skin blemishes, they offer only a temporary solution. In fact, some concealers add to acne problems. Apart from following a skin care regimen based on suitable products, diet needs to be controlled to prevent or cure acne. This is because acne also results from digestive disorders. Intake of fried food, sweets, tea, coffee, soft drinks, and alcohol should be cut down. Instead, fresh lime, tomato, or carrot juice can be taken in-between meals. These help to cleanse and hydrate the body internally, and only a healthy body can possess flawless, glowing skin. Therefore, a mix of internal and external care is required to combat acne.

Your hair makes you look gorgeous, bold and beautiful. It is your hair because of which you attract attention of other people. So it is natural that you will always expect that your hair will look good and as that as people like them. But certainly your hair didn’t fulfill your expectations on every other day. Even though some time you feel disappointed because of your hair. The reason is simple; you are unable to keep them as you want and as others like them. In such a situation definitely, you would like to spend some time for your hair and then it is obvious to know about Hair Care.

Tips on Hair Care:
Here are few tips that will help you to either not seeing a bad hair day or to come out if you are experiencing at present.

* Stick to a healthy life style. Give up your smoking habits, do exercise regularly, eat balanced diet and use relaxation techniques when stressed.
* Get a deep sleep in night, do not sleep with burdens otherwise you will have a disturbed sleep enough to trap into a bad hair day.
* If you are using hair styling products and cosmetics, try to avoid using products containing alcohol particularly in high concentration.
* Do not put hair styling products on your scalps, this will block the pores on your head and may harm your head and hair both.
* Swimming is a good exercise, do it. But before jumping into a swimming pool wet your hair enough with plain water. Pool water contains chlorine, which is not good to your hair.
* Set your hair dryer on cool settings, hot is not for your hair.
* Keep hair dryer moving, do not stick it to one place for long.
* Before using hair dryer, use a good quality towel to dry hair and then use hair dryer to get the rid of wetness.
* Use a comb that bristles are made of animal hairs, it would be soft on your hairs.
* Always use clean comb / brushes. Clean your comb / brushes with soap or shampoo on a regular basis.
* Always comb / brush your hair downwards.
* Shampooing your hair is important. Always use good quality products.
* Use trial and error method to select a shampoo for you and choose the one that is best suitable.