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 Diet and Exercise |
| Skin care |
| Hand and feet care |
| Hair removal |
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Diet And Exercise |
| Well if you aspire to be a prom queen or prom princess in that sparkling prom night event of your life then no excuses please. First you need to cut down on your salt and carbs intake, meaning all breads and pastas before your dream event. Also form a habit of drinking plenty of water, to rejuvenate your skin and spice up your look for that fresher tinge and glow. Beside these basics you need to be in good shape to enjoy your prom fantasy and give all space to everyone to appreciate and turn heads on to you. So follow a strict fitness regime like you can do sit ups or run or even move up and down your stairs. This will increase the heart beats and pump more blood to heart making you look and feel fresh. |
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| Diet Corner |
Diet is a primary fitness link and so you need to eat right. Avoid consuming fatty and high carb diet – sweets, chocolates etc. Sweets turn carbohydrates into fat. Beside fat free food you need to cut down on high calorie foods too. Try this food till your dream event- |
- Fresh Fruits
- All Veggie
- Yogurt
- Pretzels without salt
- Freeze pops
- Plenty of water( 8 glasses a day)
- Lollipops
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| Don’t miss to drink eight glasses of water a day as this will not only make your skin glow but also make you more healthy and confident. |
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Work Out Chills |
Start your routine with some work out. You can play some great and get going. Before you really get into hard core exercising, warm up, stretch and cool down. At least 30 minutes of work out should be done with proper emphasis on toning muscles of specific areas as per your dress selection. You can click some snaps in the prom dress selected for the event and then work out the modalities for proper shape to be achieved. Ideally you will need to focus on your abs, arms and calves. |
Exercise: Abs |
Crunches are the best form of ab toning exercises. But it is always advisable to avoid any exercise that cause pain or lower back stress. In that case modify the move to a comfortable range of motion or place a rolled up towel under your hips to support your lower back. |
Crunches |
- Lie on your back with your hands crossed across your chest or with your fingers on the sides of your head.
- Place your feet on the floor with legs bent.
- Lift your torso, lifting shoulder blades off the floor and crunching your rib cage towards your lower belly.
- Hold for two counts, then lower slowly to the starting position.
- Repeat
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Reverse Crunches |
- Lie on your back with knees bent and feet a few inches off the floor.
- Slowly contract the abdominals, focusing on rotating the pelvis up and bringing your knees towards your rib cage.
- Concentrate on letting your abs do the work.
- Hold at the top then slowly lower your knees to the starting position.
- Repeat
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Oblique Crossover Crunches |
- Lie on your back with knees bent and hands behind your head.
- Keeping lower back pressed into the floor, lift your shoulder blades off the floor and then curl your upper body diagonally across your body towards your right knee.
- Contract your abs and obliques as hard as you can at the top of the movement.
- Lower back down and repeat on the same side before switching sides.
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| Exercise: Arms |
Chair Dips |
| The chair dips is the best exercise to keep your arms in shape. |
- Start by sitting on a chair with hands next to thighs.
- Balance on your arms, moving backside in front of the step with legs straight or bent (easier).
- Bend the elbows and lower body a few inches down, keeping the shoulders down and the elbows parallel to one another at 90 degrees.
- Push back up to your starting position.
Repeat 2-3 sets of 8-10 repetitions. |
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Back Pass |
| The behind the back pass is another great exercise for the arms |
- Stand with your legs slightly wider than hip distance apart and your knees slightly bent. Look straight ahead, and keep your back upright. Hold a ball in your hands, behind your back.
- Transfer the ball to your right hand, and then extend your arms up in the air. Pass the ball from your right hand to your left hand over your head.
- Bring arms back down behind your back and start over. Continue the up and down ball-passing motion so your arms move in a circle like a windmill.
- Repeat 20 times. Go slowly; don't let your momentum do the work.
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Skin Care |
Skin is the truth that needs care no matter your age or skin type. But no need to break in worry, just follow this skin care regimen along with proper diet and find your skin glowing with confidence. Relax take no stress, and be assured that there will be no zits to worry you at all on your very special prom event. But the stress and constant worry for weeks on end can make it all happen. So keep skin clean, nourished and pampered and it will respond in gratitude and you will reap the benefits.
Before you start with the proper skincare routine, you'll need to know your skin type. How you care for your skin is utterly dependent on the type of skin you have: oily, normal/combination, dry, sensitive or sun- damaged.  It’s important to start early with a good face/skin routine to help ensure good skin on your exceptional night. Follow these tips to take care of your skin properly, from the right way to wash your face, to the best moisturizers & UV protection: |
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- Cleansing is the first step to skin protection. Use a good cleanser and stick on it. Most cleansers contain oil, water & surfactants. The oil dissolves oil on your face, surfactants dissolve dirt & makeup & the water washes it all away. Also be careful about over-cleansing your skin.
- Gentle exfoliation is the most important thing you can do for bright glowing skin. Exfoliate your face with a mild scrub once a week to remove dry flakes and dead cells. The secret to exfoliating is to make way for new skin cells by getting rid of dead skin cells allowing skin to absorb more moisture for that youthful radiant appearance.
- Moisturizing is the most essential law of beauty. No matter your skin type, you should moisturize it regularly except those with acne. Moisturizers attract moisture and draw it into the skin to plump skin cells. Avoid too much moisturizing as it can cause pore clogging.
- Apply sunscreen to avoid sun damage causing wrinkles. So it's important to use sunscreen from your early years even in winter & cloudy days. It is advisable to buy 2 moisturizers: one for nighttime & one for daytime with UV protection. Don't use moisturizers with sunscreen at night, as the ingredients are not meant to be used 24/7 & can damage the skin. When choosing a sunscreen, make sure it contains 1 of 3 ingredients as an 'active ingredient': titanium dioxide, zinc oxide or Parsol 1789 (avobenzene).
- Use eye creams to avoid pre mature wrinkles near eyes. Some beauty experts strongly recommend eye creams as the eye area contains no fatty tissue as it is very thin & susceptible to wrinkles. These special eye creams are formulated to 'thicken' this area & keep it sturdy.
- Drink ample water , be an H2O Fanatic and have at least eight glasses of water a day to ensure healthy cleansing, inside and outside.
- Take Vitamin E pill, once a day to help repair and rejuvenate skin.
- Moisturize Lips daily using moisturizing balms or chap sticks.
- Avoid heavy make up in case you have a great skin and allow your natural beauty to radiate.
- Use body wash/scrub for the entire body when you take shower. Lather up a loofah and use it at elbows, knees and heels. You can use a scrub with a mild exfoliator for dry areas or mix a packet of raw sugar with a few drops of olive oil and rub this mixture in a circular motion over dry areas, such as elbows and then rinse with warm water.
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Hand And Feet Care |
| Hand Care: Manicure |
| Hands and nails are vital in defining the overall beauty of women. Imagine women dressed like a princess in upscale sophistication has dirty nails with rough edges. She will paint a negative and unhygienic picture where ever she goes. So besides dressing, make up and hair dos you also need to draw some attention to your hands and feet. You need to follow some manicure basics to add an edge to your personality, this prom. |
| Hand Care |
- Remove the existing nail polish using a cotton ball soaked in good quality nail polish remover.
- File your nails with an emery board for proper shape. Don’t use a clipper. Nails should be filed straight up at the sides, and not inward. The thinner your nail, the finer should be your emery board.
- Apply cuticle softener at the edges of the nails and massage gently.
- Soak your fingers in warm soapy water and dissolve a tablet of denture cleanser into the water if your fingers are discolored or dirty.
- Use a cuticle pusher/cutter to push the cuticle back and clean them. Sometimes it is necessary to remove dead cuticle or hangnails with small scissors or cuticle nippers.
- Massage moisturizer all over your hands thoroughly.
- Remove any excess of oil with a cotton ball and an astringent (like witch hazel or lemon juice). This is necessary to allow nail polish to go on smoothly without bubbling.
- Apply a base nail coat and allow plenty of drying time (at least 30 minutes).
Brush on another coat of nail paint once base coat dries. |
| Feet Care: Pedicure |
| Now it’s time for your feet to shine and glow. Foot care is essential and hygienic protocol to look smart and confident. It’s even more important in prom when you will prefer to wear those strappy stilettos and tap your toes. Follow this simple home pedicure, all you will need: - a foot file, tissue, polish, polish remover, and shower gel for soaking. |
| Feet Care |
- Remove any old polish you may have on your toenails from you last pedicure.
- Soak your feet in shower gel and water to soften for about 5-10 minutes.
- Separate your toes with tissue.
- Dry your foot and apply the cuticle remover at the base of each nail. Wait one minute for the remover to soften the cuticle.
- Use the wedged end of the cuticle pusher to push the cuticle back. If desired, carefully snip off the excess cuticle. Repeat this procedure on the other foot.
- Apply remover to eliminate all oils.
- File toenails in a square shape by running the file vertically over the nail. Use the nail buffer to smooth any roughness or ridges on the surface of the nails.
- Wet the pumice stone in the water. Rub any areas of dry or flaking skin gently with the pumice stone. Rinse the foot and dry. You may also use skin-buffing sponge instead of the pumice stone.
Apply a base coat and let it dry (at least 30 minutes). It is to prevent discoloring your nails and then apply the final nail polish and allow it to dry. |
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HAIR REMOVAL |
Hair removal plays an essential part in the prom preparation itinerary. It is the must to complete your look. But to choose for a professional hair remover or to do it on your own is what ultimately matters. Anyways you can try it out few weeks before your dream promenade. |
| WAXING |
| It is necessary to wax your arms and legs and other body parts which you feel necessary depending on your selected prom dress. Waxing gives a smooth and elegant feel by removing unnecessary hairs from the root. It is possible for you to wax your legs at home, but just like many other cosmetic procedures, a professional has more experience and can do the job in a fast and a better way. There are chances to get struck while waxing the back leg. If you still want to wax at home, it is better to practice well in advance of the prom! Almost any area of the body can be waxed, including eyebrows, face, bikini area, legs, arms, back, abdomen and feet. |
| EYE BROWS |
Discovering the best shape for your eyebrows without sacrificing their natural appearance is what you should accomplish when shaping your brows. In many ways, the overall appearance of the eye area is defined by the arch, length, and thickness of the eyebrow. K eep in mind that your eyebrows can affect your whole expression so it should not be too small to make you look bitter or too high for you to look constantly shocked. A good way to determine your brow shape will be to simply see what looks good on others. Look through a few current fashion magazines and see what brow shapes look good on faces that are shaped like yours. Get your brows done professionally as it cannot be done on your own. |
| FACIAL HAIR REMOVAL |
| Consult a dermatologist for the best method of facial hair removal. Facial skin is very sensitive and needs to be handled with utmost care to avoid any damage. |
| Shaving |
| The razor is the best method for easy hair removal. It is quick, easy, and inexpensive. You can choose from a number of shavers available. Shave in the shower as the warm water open pores and softens the hair follicle, priming the skin making shaving more comfortable. You can use some good shaving creams with aloe for smooth shaving. |
| Depilatory Creams |
| Creams are a good temporary solution. But many women complain their hair to be coarse and hence find it difficult to be removed using cream. Whatever the case be it is best to use this technique of hair removal well in advance of prom night. |
| Electrolysis |
Electrolysis and Laser Hair Removal methods are intense form of hair removal methods. Electrolysis is a way of removing individual hairs from the face or body. Today's medical electrolysis devices, called epilators, destroy the growth center of the hair with a short-wave radio frequency. A very fine probe is inserted into the hair follicle at the surface of the skin. The hair is then removed harmlessly with forceps. Both methods are good, but in many cases the procedure needs to be repeated a few times to remove hair permanently. Also both these methods can be a bit heavy to your pockets. |
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