Sunday, 17 Nov, 2024

Lifestyle

4 Simple Onion Juice Recipes For Promoting Hair Growth

1. Raw Onion JuiceThis is the easiest way to derive the benefits of the sulfur content of onion. Just blend some onions in your food processor and extract the juice; apply this on your scalp and leave for at least 30 minutes or more if you wish; rinse off using a mild shampoo. If this is

Jaime’s 5-minute makeup routine for busy moms

DHAKA: Jaime King has become quite the expert at keeping her makeup photo-ready while juggling her busy schedule as a mom, actress, model, and entrepreneur.King is mother to two adorable boys, James Knight Newman, 2, and Leo Thames Newman, 5 months, but she always manages to look amazing

The Sneaky Habit That's Wrecking Your Relationships

When it comes to how other people treat us, there are a couple of things we know for sure. We know being mean or rude is likely to result in being treated that way in return. We also know that sometimes, just being in the wrong place at the wrong time can make you the victim of a bad mood

Sitting Too Much Can Increase Your Risk For Anxiety

A new study from Deakin University's Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research (C-PAN) in Australia suggests that being a couch potato isn't as relaxing as it sounds; it can actually increase your stress levels.The researchers looked at nine studies that examined the association

7 Tips To Keep You Looking As Young As You Feel

We're all aware of the advice to treat our bodies right and slow the aging process drink water, wear sunscreen, exercise, stress less, get more sleep. But there's a lot out there you might not already know.Your lifestyle choices (including the food you put inside your body) show up in

Weekly Beauty Tip

DHAKA: This week’s beauty tip is on ‘Shimmery Eye Shadow’. Take your makeup box and try…Shimmery Eye ShadowIt’s hard to choose a favorite element from actress Jennifer Lopez’s look from her appearance at PURE nightclub in Las Vegas.Her tousled half-updo, understated nude lip,

This is how often men should shampoo

If you are still unsure about how often you should shampoo then read on... There are different theories surrounding how many times men should shampoo their hair. While some say that it should only be once a week, others recommend thrice a week. But the ideal way of deciding how many times

Reasons why coconut oil is your best friend

The benefits of coconut oil are many. And we tell you how you can put this miracle oil to good use this summer.Natural sunscreenStudies have shown that coconut oil has an SPF of up to 8. Though the protection isn't high, applying it often on the skin makes it less susceptible to

9 things people aging gracefully do differently

There's nothing less attractive than someone desperately clinging to the last remnants of their youth. We think it's far sexier to be comfortable in your own skin. Even the biggest post-50 heartthrob George Clooney has spoken about the importance of embracing each extra candle on your

Le Méridien Dhaka serves buffet iftar

DHAKA:  Le Méridien Dhaka food and beverages team promise an equally stimulating buffet iftar with dinner for food connoisseurs as it is the first Ramadan for the hotel since its operation from early June.For Ramadan, the restaurant is adding to the number with iftar menus, both

What kind of eyebrows suit your face type

Doing the right make-up is a job half done if your eyebrows aren't shaped the right way. Read on to find out what style of brows you should maintain If you have an oval face Go for soft-angled eyebrows. The eyebrows should go straight up above the centre of your pupil and then start to

Here's how to fall in love the second time

Finding love is rarely easy. Even more so, if you are looking for the second time. But, it's not an entirely fruitless venture, believes Arathi Menon, who has relived her experience of trying to find love after a split in her latest release Leaving Home With Half A Fridge.The leap of

4 factors that can create havoc on your skin

How to choose the right brush for your hairManicure goes minimalistBeauty mistakes that turn men offStart your morning with skin icing10 healthy habits that make you handsome It's not just oily food or pollution that can cause blemishes on your skin. The following are also factors that

How to avoid gaining weight

DHAKA: According to studies, most people gain approximately one to two kilograms every holiday. Be active: If you exercise regularly, don’t stop, continue to exercise over the holidays. If a holiday party includes dancing, join in. Check if the hotel you book has a gym or else go for

Work towards soft, youthful hands

Wear gloves while gardening, washing clothes or doing kitchen work. Otherwise, simply oil your hands before any work involving water so your hands don't look depleted and painfully dry.  It's advisable to get a manicure from a reputed salon that practice good hygiene procedure. Once a

Home decor ideas to brighten your house with neon

Neon orange lights, neon green lamps, neon blue dining chairs - you can go big too, adding it to your home in spurts with an accent piece here or there. From couches, tables and desk accessories to duvet covers, neon can be inviting and vibrant. Experts believe these bright shades make

Beauty mistakes that turn men off

Layers of makeup Heavy, cakey foundation is something that men notice right away. Use a light tinted moisturiser and go easy on concealers. Nothing can beat the appeal of natural radiance.Spidery eyelashes Lumpy extra-coated lashes and falsies can give you that trying-too-hard look. Use

10 Choices That Will Guide You To A Regret-Free Life

It’s easy to dwell on past mistakes — what we could have or should have done. But, those experiences shape who we are. The trick is to use them to grow. With that in mind, here are a few tips for how to stop regretting things you can’t change and to focus instead on how to live

6 Tips To Make Your Home Into A Stress-Free Sanctuary

Some of us get home from work or school, and find ourselves feeling the immediate need to turn on the computer or television to decompress from the day. It's as if we want to forget all that happened.Other times, we may binge on food (or an entire TV series) to numb emotions like sadness

Weekly Beauty Tip

DHAKA: This week’s beauty tip is on ‘Orange Lipsticks’. Take your makeup box and try…Orange LipstickBright orange lipsticks, like the one seen on actress and singer Emmy Rossum, are a fun warm-weather statement, but finding the perfect lip liner pair can be tricky.Instead of