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Jan 16, 2017

Top 5 Brands of Lipsticks Available in Drugstore

Like the gorgeous Gwyneth Paltrow said, “Beauty, to me, is about being comfortable in your own skin. That, or a kick-ass red lipstick.” Don’t we all agree to it? Lipsticks are, like the gifts from the holy heaven for all the women in the world. Even on days when you’re running late, just a dab of lipstick will save the day and you won’t be asked if you’re sick by everyone. And if you’re a lipstick lover just like us, then here is the list of best drugstore lipsticks you’ll adore!

1. Lakme Enrich Satin

This range is simply beautiful. Firstly, there is a whole range of pretty and vibrant colors that are intimidating. Secondly, one swipe of the lipstick and you’re done. It is long lasting and leaving a stain behind (In the case of dark lipsticks) and the best part is, they are moisturizing! They glide smoothly on your lips and they are sort of creamy in texture. The shades are really pretty too, ranging from bubblegum pinks to deep wine shades. Overall, it is quite affordable, travel friendly and your best pick. (BUY HERE)

2. Elle 18 Color Pops Matte

This might come of a surprise but the cost of this range of lipsticks is 100 bucks or so! The lipsticks are so in rave, particularly with the college-going girls, mainly for its good quality at such cheap prices. The lipsticks have really wide range of colors and the pigmentation? Boy, it is as good as it would be in any high end brand! ‘Prom pink’ in the range is my personal favorite for it gives an amazing deep pink that lasts for a good 3 hours and leaves a lovely, natural looking stain behind! So if you’re a belle on budget, this is your jam. (BUY HERE)

3. L’oreal Paris

L’oreal is a win for anyone who is a sucker for matte lipsticks. The color riche range, especially. They give your lips that velvet-matte finish that’ll make you look like a daughter of Aphrodite! And no exaggeration, my friends, you should try them. These lipsticks glide on your lips very smoothly and even though they are matte, they aren’t drying. They don’t settle into fine lines and stay upto 6 hours, leaving a stain behind. Overall, a perfect lipstick. (BUY HERE)

4. Colorbar

Just like the name says, colorbar is quite heavy handed with the colors. Both depth and the versatility. You’ll find every color you want. From corals and pinks to berries and reds, there is every color available. They are light on pocket too so you can experiment your way! There are two fantastic ranges, velvet matte and cream touch and both of them are FTW. They don’t bleed or dry. An affordable and admirable range! (BUY HERE)

5. Maybelline

Maybelline kohl and mascara are quite famous with the college-going girls. The high pigmentation and the depth of the colors hit off instantly and the lipsticks are no less. The color show range from the brand is quite a darling. There are around 27 shades which suit Indian tones and the price is decent too. Best part is that they are soft and creamy and they don’t bleed, smear or settle into lines! (BUY HERE)

How to take care of chemically treated hair

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Jan 11, 2017

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How to take care of chemically treated hair

We all love our tresses and care for them like crazy. Don’t we? And in recent times, we’ve seen actresses flaunting their straight hair in so many pretty hairdos that we started loving it and envied the girls who are born with such hair and went straight ahead for salons to get the hair straightened! Although we loved our new look, the chemicals used in the process damages the hair, sometimes to an extreme extent. Here are some tips to take care of the chemically treated hair.

1. Know your hair products

After getting the hair treated, you should be conscious of what products you use for your hair. Specially the shampoo and conditioner. Make sure they are sulfate free and they don’t damage your hair in any other way. Some hair products have keratin in them, which is a protein that strengthens hair! Consult your stylist and take their suggestion about right choice of hair products.

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2. Hair Spa

As we mentioned above, the chemicals used in the process of straightening will weaken your hair drastically. So to strengthen it and avoid the hair fall, opt for hair spa. Use coconut oil or castor oil treatments to smoothen and make the hair roots stronger. Deep conditioning will also help and gives a whole new life to your hair!

3. Say ‘No’ to other chemicals

See, we know that you’re fascinated by Katrina Kaif’s rich red locks in ‘Fitoor’ and want to transform your brown curls exactly like hers and wanting that is completely reasonable. However, subjecting your hair to such harsh treatments all at once is not! Coloring and straightening together will weaken your hair from the roots and in no time, you will see the hair falling out in chunks! So even if your stylist assures minimal damage, firmly say no.

4. Watch what you eat!

Eat well. Cut the junk out. Have foods that are rich in protein, like eggs and fish because hair itself is made up of protein and they will strengthen your hair! Drink loads of water, which will keep you hydrated. You can avoid split ends and dry hair if you are hydrated enough. Keeping yourself hydrated will also help you have clear and supple skin, eliminating the dryness. Eat berries and citrus fruits. These foods not only helps you with shiny hair but also gives you radiant skin!

5. Take the help of the supplements

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Sometimes, we might not be having enough time to take care of nutrition. Agreed. That’s such a bummer and it keeps happening and in such cases, let’s go with the Vitamin supplements and thank them for saving our day! Go for Biotin supplements along with the omega 3 fatty acids capsules. They really help with the hair fall and brittle hair. There are many trusted companies that manufactures high quality supplements. Take some time around to assess the quality before buying them. Also, don’t forget to take your doctor’s advice before getting the hair supplements on board!

Quick Makeup Tips for a Dinner Date

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Sep 30, 2016

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Are you heading out for your first dinner date with your husband or boyfriend? Excited?? Or are you just confused with so many things going on your mind like what to wear, which earrings to choose, which nail paint to put on, whether to go with a neck piece or without it, which shoes will look the best and thousands of other things and are you running out of time in all this? Well, if that’s the situation you are facing then here we can help you with some quick makeup tips for your dinner date:

Your Skin Should Look Fresh

Remember that before even applying the makeup, it’s necessary that you skin looks fresh. Wash you face cleanly with warm water using a good face wash and pat dry it.

Apply Moisturizer, Primer and Foundation

Now apply a little bit of moisturizer, if you have an oily skin then better avoid using it. Then apply primer which will give a nice base to your skin tone and then apply a matt foundation (remember to pick the foundation that matches your skin tone, else it can make you look bizarre).

Cover the Pimples with Concealer

Apply concealer to the area that needs to be covered like dark circles under your eyes, any kind of pimples or scars. Once it is done, apply face powder to balance it all.

Fill in the Eyebrows

If your eyebrows are thin then you can choose an eyebrow pencil to fill your brows and then blend it with brow hairs.

Highlight the Cheekbones

Do this with the shadow (most of the women do the mistake of applying the shadow on the cheeks, don’t do that). Also apply highlighter to give sharp look to your nose bridge and under the eyes.

Eye MakeUp

Now come to the eye make up and make it look the best as eyes are expressive in its own sense. Apply a bit of brown eye shadow to the lids and then blend it well then put a thin layer of eyeliner to add the oomph factor. At last don’t forget to apply kajal on the lower eyelids and mascara to your eyelashes.

Apply Blusher

Now make your cheeks a bit pinky pinky by applying blusher, don’t do it too much as it will spoil the entire makeup and you will end up looking like a clown. Just apply little bit with finger tips and blend it well.

Last in the list of Makeup Tips, Lipstick

At last, apply lipstick of dark shades like hot red or plum ones. Avoid applying lipgloss as it can make your lips look oily and may be post having dinner it can get wiped off and then your lips will look like all blank.

Just follow the above makeup tips for your dinner date and see the magic. Just remember that not to use any such makeup product which you have not tried before as it might not suit your skin and at the end moment it will cause you a trouble.

Nail Art Trends This Season

Nail Art Designs

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Sep 29, 2016

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Bored of what’s normal and regular? There is much more you can do to your nails than the one-stroke, single-coloured coat. Here are some of the nail art trends of the season.

Sunny Side Up

That’s not the breakfast menu staring at you; it’s the nail art trend these days. Bright, sunny yellow over your nails is a popular trend these days. That’s the colour of canary every girl seems to love flaunting all days of the week. But, it doesn’t necessarily have to be yellow all over the nail. Leave out some space to show the natural colour of the nail. For example, you could colour the entire nail yellow but leave out a triangular space from the side to show the natural nail colour.

Underside Nail Art Trends

When there is the nail-art in any conversation, the top of the nail gets the most attention. Underside of the nail is hugely overlooked and mostly abandoned – or it used to be. Underside Nail Art trend is catching up these days where the girls are getting the undersides painted too in cool colours. So you have a top of the nail painted in the most visually appealing colour and the underside that complements it just too well. Even better if you use the nude nail colour on the top and make the underside more prominent with a bright colour, such as tangerine.

Chevron Nail Art

That goes best with the longer nails. So, grow them a bit and then try this trend out. You don’t really have to buy the new colours for it Chevron Nail Art. Pull out the colours you have from the drawer of the vanity and create an incredible chevron design over your nails. You could have a uniform pattern across all the nails or you may randomize it a bit to make it look even more exciting. Chevron in clothing may be a passé but in nail art, it is fast becoming in vogue.

Different nails different patterns

Why do you have to have a nail-art pattern consistent across all the nails? Why not play with different patterns and create swag? Painting the nails in different colours and patterns is a trend that has been around for a while. Many don’t go for it as it does demand a bit of your time and effort. If you couldn’t do it on your own, take a trip to the spa. From simple to overly elaborate, you can get it all done at the spa.

7 Surprising Home Remedies To Heal Skin Burns

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Sep 4, 2016

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7 Surprising Home Remedies To Heal Skin Burns

In our day to day activities, be it cooking, bathing or working, water is most essential component. So is the use of hot water. Spilling of scalding hot water causes most of the accidents. It can be caused anytime and anywhere. I am sure, despite of wide range of ingredients available in the kitchen, surprisingly we are not aware of such easy and handy remedies. It is important to have first hand information about these home remedies. But the most important point is assessing the severity of the burn condition.

Below are few handy and important tips. These tips to some extent improve the condition and also can be easily found in the kitchen. This kind of situation causes panic. We are sure all must have gone through similar situations. And the silly mistakes we make while being panic-stricken.

Avoid using ice on a burn!

First thing that comes to the mind is applying ice. Yes! Why not? Ice is a big NO! Ice can restrict flow of the blood to the skin, and cause a further damage to the tissue. Instead, place the burned area under cool running water, this helps the injury from spreading, and keep it intact for a while.

2. Mint toothpaste

Mint toothpaste is the easiest found remedy at home, handy as well. Wash the burnt area; let it dry with a towel. Follow this by applying the paste directly leaving it to dry. This will help the scalded area to soothe.

3. Tea

Tannic acid is found in Black tea, a component which helps to ease the pain. Thus help it to be less painful. Wet the Tea bags and refrigerate them. Depending on the area of the wound, number of bags can be chosen. Best is to hold the bags with a gauge on it. Helps well on repairing skin and reverse damage caused by the burns. Chamomile tea can be used as well because it has anti-inflammatory properties.

4. Vinegar

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Vinegar has a property to absorb heat when applied. This helps the pain to nullify. It is antiseptic and with best astringent properties. The best way to using is diluting it with water and applying with the help of cotton pad as vinegar has acidic properties

4. Honey

Very few people would have known that the honey can be used as first aid treatments for burns. It has medicinal properties. Honey is a natural antibiotic, which helps your burns from infection. It has a natural pH balance which makes the bacteria inhospitable when applied topically. It will cool the burn, relieve the pain, and help the skin to heal faster.

5. Lavender oil

We all know Aroma oils have healing properties. A French chemist Rene M discovered the healing power of lavender oil in the early 1900s. While working in the lab, he burned his hand. Accidently he plunged into the lavender oil, which eased his pain and helped healing him. Superficial burns caused on the dermis are best cured by this remedy. Prevents from blister forming too. Tea tree oil and witch hazel essential oils also work miraculously as remedies for burns

6. Oats

Oats have skin soothing properties. To treat severe sunburn, cook oatmeal as directed on the package. Allow oatmeal to cool completely and apply liberally to damaged skin. Oats also have exfoliating properties, so one needs to be careful and avoid brushing it over the skin. Rubbing it over the skin may damage the burnt sensitive skin. Also excellent for baby skincare as well.

I am sure most of us must be having at least one of the ingredient available handy at home! In case of severe burns, doctor visit is must!

Top 4 tips to reduce open pores naturally

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Jun 6, 2016

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Top 4 tips to reduce open pores naturally

Open pores are not a skin ailment. Every skin type, oily or dry, normal or combination, have pores. They are small openings around the hair follicles that secrete sweat and oil. Pores also absorb moisture. They are larger for people with oily skin. They also tend to appear bigger with age as the skin begins to lose its elasticity.

Secondly, pores do not open and close. They simply appear larger if they get congested with oil, dirt or makeup. The dirtier your pores, the wider they look. Thus, people prone to open pores on skin should adhere to a regular regimen to keep their skin oil and dirt free.
Wisdom lies in choosing healthy and natural products to reduce open pores. Here are a few cleansing remedies.

1. Exfoliation

Soak 1 tablespoon of oats in 2 tablespoons of raw milk for 15 minutes. Scrub it on your face and neck and wash it off with water. Oats mildly removes dead skin cells and cleanses your pores. Raw milk acts as a mild moisturizer for oily skin.

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2. Toning

Mix equal parts of cucumber juice, lemon juice and rose water. Use this as a toner to reduce open pores naturally. You can store it in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.

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3. Oil Control

Make a thin face mask of fuller’s earth with rose water. Wash it off only once it’s completely dry. Fuller’s earth extracts all the excess oil from your pores as it dries.

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4. Tightening

Whisk one egg white till it’s frothy. Apply this froth as a face mask. Wash it off with water once it’s dry. Egg whites clean the pores and tighten your skin.

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Following the above skin cleansing methods weekly will visibly reduce open pores on face.

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Flaunting Trendy Hairstyle with Sarees

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Mar 29, 2016

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Ask an Indian woman what her favourite outfit is for social occasions. Promptly she will say a saree. Chiffon, Kanjeevaram, Cotton Tussar, or Mysore Silk, a Traditional Saree is for keeps. Ever thought about hairstyles for sarees? Whichever saree you wear you have to have the right complementing hairstyle so that both gel well with each other.

Just like sarees vary depending on the occasion they are worn for, so does the hairstyle. Today, there is a hairstyle for Traditional Sarees and Partywear Sarees too. Likewise there is a saree for long hair, wavy hair, hair with side parting and hairbun. Hairstyles have truly evolved as much as the sarees. Let’s check out the range of hairstyles that will make you look super sensational when dressed in a saree.

Classic Bun

Simple and trendy, the classic bun Indian hairstyle looks perfect with sarees. It also brings grace to your personality. Choose between a high bun, loose bun or one-sided bun. Add a garland of flowers to dress up the bun hairstyle. Or wear crystal brooches and hair combs to bring an air of party charm.

Volumised Back Bun

Such a simple hairstyle it is that all you need is some amount of padding at the back. Deepika Padukone looks gorgeous in Kerala Style Saree with this back bun that goes for regular wear and parties too. In fact, this kind of hairstyle would look nice when teamed up with half saree for traditional functions and get-togethers.

Straight Hairstyle

We know PC rocks not only in Indian but International shores. But her straight and sleek looking hairstyle shown in the image paints a new image of hers. Of a diva who can even carry straight looks with tremendous ease.

Wavy Hairstyle

Talk of adding volumes to a normal hairstyle and this wavy hairstyle pattern worn by Tamannaah Bhatia fits the bill. The hairdo is neatly done up and accessories such as a choker on the neck and ear studs would accentuate the beauty all the more.

Half Wavy Half Parted

When you are wearing a saree which is heavy in workmanship, modern but not extremely traditional, then half wavy half parted hairstyle is for you. It will give you a great look for parties and bridal occasions. So much so that you can put a maang tikka in your hair parting and curl up your hair towards the end with a round brush, heat and then brush your hair out to give it a wavy and sexy volume.

Fringed Side Swept Hair

Whoever said a fringe hair cut is only to be teamed with western wear? Try out this fringed hair style with side swept hair and you would know how elegant this hairstyle looks with a saree.

Soft Curly Hairstyle

The biggest advantage of having long hair is that you can curl them up to the occasion. Do a mid parting of your well-groomed hair the bouffant way and then curl up your hair ends with a heater and roller to look every bit an Indian girl with contemporary taste.

Party Beehive Back Hairstyle

If you want to look absolutely oomph in the traditional long hair, then party beehive back hairstyle is the one to go for. It’s a high teased back hairstyle which can be set with sprays and padding. If you want to further increase the volume and make it look like a beehive, then you can opt for clip in false extensions.

Back Brushed Volumized Hairstyle

Now this particular hairdo goes to show how neatness and less of frills still make you look gorgeous. Madhuri Dixit style of thickened and volumised hair goes well when the saree is of heavy zari work. In fact, the back brushed hairstyle can also be worn with lehngas and light wear in parties and traditional occasions.

Tell us which of these mod hairstyles you would like to wear with your exquisite saree the next time.

Coconut Oil Hair Masks for Beautiful Hair

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Mar 25, 2016

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Coconut Oil Hair Masks for Beautiful Hair

Want lovely looking hair that are long, strong, and healthy? Not to worry. Explore nature’s gift in coconut oil and move around with hair that will make you the centre of attention.

Coconut Oil Hair mask recipe is the best remedy when it comes to treating sticky and itchy scalp, and frizzy and dry hair. Instead of frequenting the beauty salons, start the practice of applying coconut oil hair mask for hair growth once you have read this piece. You will love the results.

Method 1 – Coconut Oil and Lemon Juice Hair Mask

This coconut oil hair mask recipe treats sticky dandruff on scalp superbly.

Ingredients: 4 tbsp coconut oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice

Mix coconut oil and lemon juice in the quantity mentioned. Apply this mixture on the affected area on your scalp and leave it for 15 minutes. Thereafter, wash it with your ordinary shampoo.

Method 2 – Coconut Oil and Avocado Hair Mask

This coconut oil hair mask for dry hair is meant to nourish dry and frizzy hair.

Ingredients: 1 tbsp coconut oil, ¼ cup milk, 1 ripe avocado

Avocado is known for its nourishing property. This makes avocado hair mask ideal to treat dull and dry hair.

First, grind a ripe avocado into chunks and make a smooth puree of it. See to it that there are no lumps. Now add milk and coconut oil into it and mix it well. Apply this mixture on your hair and leave it for 20 minutes. Wash your hair with warm water and see to it that there are no lumps of avocado left in your hair.

Method 3 – Coconut Oil and Aloe Vera Hair Mask

This method is aimed to give glossy look to your hair and increase hair growth.

Ingredients: 1 tbsp coconut oil, 1 tbsp aloe vera

Aloe vera as you know is the perfect herbal remedy to moisturise hair and skin. To get smooth and nourishing hair locks, make a hair gel by combining coconut oil and aloe vera. Apply this gel to your scalp, hair and hair tips and let it rest for half an hour. Then wash your hair with warm water.

Method 4 – Coconut Oil and Honey Hair Mask

This repairs and moisturises damaged hair.

Ingredients: 4 tbsp coconut oil, 1 tbsp honey

First of all, pour honey and coconut oil into a pan. Heat it on a stove until it gets melted. Once the mixture gets cool, apply it on dry hair, scalp and split ends. Massage it gently with your fingers for some time and then wash your hair with a gentle shampoo.

Method 5 – Coconut Oil and Banana Hair Mask

This technique gets you shiny hair.

Ingredients: 1 tbsp coconut oil, 1 ripe banana, 1 tbsp olive oil

Firstly mash a banana properly in a bowl. Add coconut and olive oil into the bowl, and blend all these with your hand properly. Now apply this mixture on your scalp and hair well. Let the mixture settle down on your scalp for 15 minutes. Subsequently, wash your hair with warm water and comb your hair to remove the chunks, if any.

Method 6 – Coconut Oil and Other Essential Oils

This is yet another tried and tested route to fight hair loss.

Ingredients: Jar of coconut oil, basil oil lavender oil, peppermint oil, rosemary oil or ylang ylang

Start by taking a jar of coconut oil and melting it in a water bath on low heat. Now take a cup of melted coconut oil and add any of the essential oils mentioned above. Keep stirring it well to get the smoothness. Pour this preparation in a container and take few tablespoons of this oil-based mixture for application on hair. Cover your head with a shower cap or wet towel and leave it on for 2-3 hours or overnight. Rinse it off with shampoo and conditioner. Repeat this once a week to get healthy hair.

Drop us a line and tell us which of the home made coconut oil hair masks you are going to try for your hair.

Daily Wear Hairstyles For The Chic You

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Mar 22, 2016

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The Indian girl is always on the go – party, office or in between. Just like her trendy wardrobe, a touch of cosmetics and jewelery, she also needs daily wear hairstyles to stay in the focus.

Just like her varied moods, there are various easy going out hairstyles for the Indian fashionista. And they don’t need time to make and style. Just a bit of confidence can help you strike a chic and happening look with daily wear hairstyles.

1. Messy Side Braided hairstyle

A fun outing needs hair that are fun to sport too. Take for example daily hairstyles for long hair for college. This simple yet messy side braid looks a rocker for summer days. Move your hair to the other side and braid up your locks. You can use bobby pins whenever you feel the need.

2. Kurta clad hairstyle

Stylish and functional, comfortable and presentable, everyday hairstyles for medium hair have become a rage with Deepika Padukone sporting it in the award-winning film Piku. It gives you a single girl next door look with effortless ease.

3. Short hairstyle

Mushroom is not just for eating. Check out this easy going out hairstyles sported by Tamil heroine Meghna Raj. With two feathers from either side falling over the cheeks and covering the ears, this easy going out hairstyles looks stunning and dashing. Did you know that this is a best open hair styles or free hair styles for saree?

4. Wavy hairstyle

Never mind if you have simple and straight looking hair. Make a little bit of curls and waves at the bottom of your hair, leave the fringes on the front side of the face and bingo this daily hairstyles for long straight hair would make you look a delight. It is a simple and attractive looking hairstyle which is preferred for social occasions that demand traditional and retro wear.

5. Fizzy and highlighted hairstyle

You can’t miss the neat and clean everyday hairstyles for medium hair of celebrity Kajal. The best part is you don’t need to colour the entire hair. Have a streak of colour in the front and middle and that should make you look an easy and effortless diva.

6. Side Layers hairstyle

Enjoy this great easy going out hairstyles for any special event, especially if you have long hair. Just comb out your hair in order to remove tangles if any, put on an anti-frizz spray if you have dry looking frizzy hair, put on some hair serum, curl in the bottom of your hair to prevent them from looking edgy, and go rock.

7. Straight long hairstyle

Alright we know, Rani Mukherji is a celeb mom now. But her everyday hairstyles for medium hair in the form of straight long hair give her a signature look. To get this easy going out hairstyles, you just need to slightly layer your hair, blow dry them, and straighten your hair with a straightening flat iron. In fact, you can also put your straight long hair into a ponytail or bun.

8. Bob hairstyle

Tanu aur Manu, Kangana Ranaut looks absolutely chic and retro with her bob hairstyle. Such kind of daily wear hairstyles for short hair are a signature look of hers.

So go ahead and try out these daily wear hairstyles, whether for long hair, long straight hair, short hair, medium hair and see how you look drool-worthy.

Health Benefits of Brown Rice

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Mar 21, 2016

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It lowers cholesterol. It is good for weight loss. It lowers the risk of Type 2 diabetes. Its fibre content protects against cancer. It also prevents gallstones. More importantly, it takes lesser time to cook and to digest.

With so many benefits, guess the name of this health food? It’s Brown rice. Basically, they are hulled grains that have a mild nutty fragrance and several health benefits.

We will talk about Brown Rice Health Benefits, and Bronw Rice Nutrition. But let us first understand Brown Rice Vs White Rice. Now most of you would like to know how good brown rice is as against white rice. It’s simple. White rice is made after brown rice has gone through complete milling and polishing. This destroys half of the nutrient value of the brown rice by stripping 67% of vitamin B3, 80% of vitamin B1, 90% of vitamin B6, half of the manganese and phosphorus, 60% of the iron, and all of the dietary fiber and essential fatty acids. So what you get in white rice is just the taste, but not the health benefits. Now you need to figure out what you want – satisfy your taste buds at the cost of health or go for health-friendly alternative in brown rice.

High in Selenium: Being rich in selenium, brown rice reduces the risk of developing serious ailments such as arthritis, heart disease and cancer.

Rich in Manganese: Did you know that one cup of brown rice gives you 80% of your daily requirements of manganese, which in turn benefits your nervous and reproductive functions?

Aids Weight Loss: Brown rice is extremely rich in fiber, which makes digestion easier and keeps the bowel functions in good health. For those of you seeking bowel regularity, brown rice is the best thing to have happened. Apart from this, brown rice also gives your tummy the feeling of fullness, which helps stop binging on food every now and then.

Great in Anti-Oxidants: Though anti-oxidant properties are usually found in blueberries, strawberries, and other fruits and vegetables, very few know that brown rice has high levels of anti-oxidants too.

Substantial Baby Food: Brown rice cereal is the best food for babies due to the fiber and natural nutrition it contains. In fact, brown rice is much better than white rice since toddlers and growing babies need food rich in nutrition in order to boost their growth.

Excellent choice for diabetics: According to studies, those who include half cup of brown rice daily in their diet have the risk of diabetes reduced by 60%. On the contrary, those who go for white rice regularly run the risk of developing diabetes one-hundred fold.

Heart-friendly: Brown rice is packed with natural oils. This helps maintain the cholesterol level and reduces the chances of plaque build-up in the arteries, which could lead to heart attack.

Prevents Cancer: Being selenium and fiber rich, brown rice shields you from life-threatening diseases such as cancer, particularly colon cancer.

Brown rice usually comes in packaged containers. Whenever you are buying it, look out for ‘Use by’ date on the packaging label. Since brown rice has natural oils, it can become rancid if it is kept for too long. It’s best to store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container. This way, it will stay fresh for about six months. Also, make sure it has no moisture content.

Now that you know the benefits, hope you will include brown rice in your meals.