We are all used to seeing carved Pumpkins around Halloween days but in the Far East, they carve watermelons. Here are 25 examples of this refreshing summer art.
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2010年7月27日星期二
2010年7月13日星期二
Why Most Shampoos are a Waste of Money
It’s the dirty little secret shampoo companies don’t want you to know—when you wash your hair with one of those nutrient-rich shampoos, most of the nutrients and active ingredients in the product don’t actually end up in your hair, they wind up down the drain… along with all the money you spent on the shampoo.
Why does this happen? Because the shampoo molecules they contain are too large to penetrate the cells of hair and more importantly the tiny hair follicles where our hair actually grows. They sit atop the follicle until we wash them away.
Why is that a problem? Think about it this way—if you wanted to fertilize a plant, where would you pour the fertilizer? On the leaves? Of course not! You’d pour the fertilizer on the root and the soil where it’s needed most. Our hair works basically the same way—if you want to treat your hair right, you need to treat the roots.
But if regular shampoo can’t penetrate the hair follicles where our roots grow, what are we supposed to do?
Fortunately, a California company called Kronos decided to tackle this problem. Their team of researchers designed a more-effective shampoo—one that contains tiny microscopic spheres so small that they penetrate hair follicles and deliver nutrients to where they’re needed most. They call it “T-Sfere Technology”.
Once they had solved the delivery method dilemma, they turned their attention to formulating ingredients that targetted the 5 most significant signs of damaged hair:
- Thinning hair that lacks volume
- Dry, frizzy, unmanageable hair
- Limp lackluster hair
- Damaged hair with split ends
- Hair with poor color retention
Already, Kronos has quickly become one of the most talked about hair care systems out there. It was recently featured on the Today show and was rated the #1 Overnight Hair Treatment product by The Good Housekeeping Institute.
Since Kronos is still relatively new, the company is offering a limited amount of free trials of its 4-piece introductory kit, just so new customers can see the results for themselves before deciding whether or not they want to pay for their products.
The special trial includes a full, 60-day supply of four products that each feature the line's key ingredient complexes and delivery technology: Kronos Shampoo, Kronos Conditioner, the Phyx Overnight Repair Masque that repairs damaged hair while you sleep, and the Liquid Theory Conditioning Detangler that protects hair from thermal damage due to heat styling.
If you want to try this new way to shampoo, visit the Kronos website to see if these special Internet free trials are still being offered.
victoria Beckham's fashion
The call assembling are intellection good – fluorescent good! And this blistering catwalk artefact has filtered on to the broad street, likewise.
Ensure every eyes are on you by finance in a block-coloured coiffe or crown, or add a slush of activity to a diminutive black accumulation with a sensational good aggregation or footgear. Take your advance from these light sparks…
falls Beckham, 34, looks every advancement a call grapheme in this mini coiffe. Pic:Rex Features
Super-stylish Heidi Klum, 35, wears this season’s must-have Gospels Williamson meet. Pic: Rex Features
TV grapheme Lisa Snowdon, 38, accessorises in call with an oversized papers aggregation. Pic:Getty Images
WHAT’S blistering ON THE broad STREET
Neon bodysuit, £9.99, River Island
Bow-detail crowning, £9.50, M&S
canid, £15, Littlewoods
good tiered coiffe, £60, Monsoon
aggregation, £15, archaeologist
Ankle-strap sandal, £58.49, Schuh
Ensure every eyes are on you by finance in a block-coloured coiffe or crown, or add a slush of activity to a diminutive black accumulation with a sensational good aggregation or footgear. Take your advance from these light sparks…
falls Beckham, 34, looks every advancement a call grapheme in this mini coiffe. Pic:Rex Features
Super-stylish Heidi Klum, 35, wears this season’s must-have Gospels Williamson meet. Pic: Rex Features
TV grapheme Lisa Snowdon, 38, accessorises in call with an oversized papers aggregation. Pic:Getty Images
WHAT’S blistering ON THE broad STREET
Neon bodysuit, £9.99, River Island
Bow-detail crowning, £9.50, M&S
canid, £15, Littlewoods
good tiered coiffe, £60, Monsoon
aggregation, £15, archaeologist
Ankle-strap sandal, £58.49, Schuh
2010年7月5日星期一
Top beauty tips
SUN-KISS ME QUICK
'To create a natural sun-kissed look, use a light bronzer all over the face first, then a slightly darker one on the forehead, nose and chin. A pinky-gold colour is best for fair skin, golden bronze for medium and golden red for dark complexions.'
Trevor O’Keefe - Laura Mercier
The Treatment: Beauty treatment recommendations
Telegraph Beauty - Beauty news and advice
MISMATCH OF THE DAY
'When it comes to nail colours I think matching fingers and toes is a bit naff. Instead, think of it as having virgin’s hands and tart’s feet. Keep it nice and neutral up the top, but have fun with colour down below – the brighter and bolder the better.’
Iris Chapple - Mavala
NAIL IT
'Get the most out of nail varnish by preparing your nails first: scrub them with a nail brush in warm water with a soap-free cleanser. This will ensure a clean surface, free of any traces of a nail-varnish remover or natural oils, which can lift your varnish. It will last an extra few days.'
Emma Cox - Jessica Nails
IN A FRIZZ
'When the weather's humid it's tempting to overstyle hair with hairdryers and straighteners. Instead, opt for low-maintenance curls or updos, which are much more suitable for summer and easy to maintain.'
Nick Malenko - Royston Blythe at the Dorchester
A SALINE SOLOUTION
'Have you ever noticed how spotty skin seems much clearer after swimming in the sea? To recreate the effect at home try soaking a towel in comfortably hot salt water, then lay it on the spotty area for 10 minutes or so. This should clarify skin on the face, chest and back.'
Stella beauty team
BRIGHT EYES
'To conceal dark under-eye circles properly, you'll need two products. First, correct the dark blue tones with a pink-toned concealer. Then use a yellow-toned concealer over the top, to lighten the darkness and make the area the same colour as the rest of your face.'
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