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Beard care at home with expert Aalim Hakim
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s salons remain closed during an extended lockdown, self-isolating has necessitated men to take charge of their grooming routine. From getting haircuts to styling their beards at home, there’s lots that’s keeping them busy. As part of personal hygiene, maintaining beard health is important to ward off any chances of catching an infection indirectly. “People with beards usually groom them by using their hands, this can increase the risk of viral transfer from the hand to the face. Keep it clean,” says Dr. Mohan Thomas, Senior Cosmetic Surgeon, Cosmetic Surgery Institute, Mumbai. Using a beard shampoo regularly prevents deposition of grime and dirt along with the viruses thus reducing the chance of a viral, bacterial or a fungal infection. Brushing of the beard is important to improve the blood circulation in the hair roots along with helping in exfoliating flaky dead skin which is present on the surface. This also removes all tangles in the hair and gives you a well-groomed look, he suggests. “Make sure you clean your beard at regular intervals with a gentle face wash or a beard wash every day. Also scrub your skin twice a week in order to keep bacteria away. One must keep in mind that the sun’s rays often break down hair cuticles making your hair dry and brittle. The solution to this is using a sunscreen based moisturiser on your beard along with the face even if you are indoors. One can easily get
dehydrated in the summers, make sure you drink good amount of water which is 3 litres a day at least, if you aren’t hydrated, your beard is prone to damage and breakage,” Jay Kishan Pawar - master barber and trainer at Truefitt and Hill said. This is also the perfect time to experiment and try different styles to see which one suits your face. Nowadays, style range from an anchor beard, French beard, soul patch and the handlebar moustache. Gather all your tools; pick up a good razor, a comb, scissors, and aftershave gel. Celebrity stylist Aalim Hakim suggests these beard styles. Anchor beard Use a scissor to even out your beard hair length. Wash your face with hot water or apply a hot towel on your beard as it will help soften the facial hair as well as opens the pores. Apply a shaving gel or foam and massage it in a circular motion all over the face and neck area to condition the skin for a smooth shave. To achieve this look, the soul patch and goatee at the chin will be connected to create an anchor shape. The corner of the anchor will be hugging the jaw line of the face keeping the length and shape as required.
is the best possible way to close your pores, soothe the skin and smell nice. French beard Apply a shaving gel or foam and massage it in a circular motion all over the face and neck area to condition the skin for a smooth shave. Start shaving by moving inwards from the side locks towards the centre leaving the beard around the mouth and chin area including the moustache. Smile to check the desired line for the French beard. Imagine a line that runs from the sides of your nose down the corner of your lips and shave everything in between that line and your ear, leaving the hair around the chin and moustache. You can experiment with this look by leaving different lengths. Make sure the moustache and chin remain connected creating a square or round shape depending on the face shape. Soul patch Clean shave the entire face while leaving a small downward facing triangle of hair below your lower lip that extends to a small spot above your chin. Your shaving strokes can be in a downward direction from the sideburns to the chin going through your neck. If you need an extra close shave you can use your strokes in an upward direction against the grain of your hair. Try different lengths with this look; a short soul patch can barely be noticeable while a long one can create an air of mystery.
How to sanitise your makeup kit and beauty A great time to experiment products with the sari
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ired of binging on Netflix, playing chef and cleaning of your home? Let the fashionista free, dig into your wardrobe to find old sarees and experiment with drapes. It’s a great source of entertainment and all it takes is a mirror and your closet. You can create different looks for different occasions you plan for once the lockdown is lifted. “The Sari is an integral part of Indian fashion and over the years, there has been a huge evolution in the way it is styled. Give your favourite sari a twist by wearing it in an unconventional or with a different drape than your good old staple” says a fashion expert at Julahaa Sarees, India. Ruffle it up A layer of ruffles on an old saree gives it a whole new look. The ruffles add a romantic touch making it a great option for a date. Belt it in Wear a statement of your choice to accentuate the waist. Not only will www.indiannewsqld.com.au
You can keep your moustache in a pencil shaped or a pyramid shaped disconnected with your anchor beard. Shave with a light and gentle pressure to give yourself a close shave. After the complete process wash your face with cold water and apply after shave lotion or balm as it
this define your silhouette but also makes the traditional weave modern! Wear it while you hang out with gang of girls or for formal occasions. Do away with basics Gone are the days when simple blouses were paired with saris. Team the six yards with white shirt or a bralet and throw on a blazer to keep things different. Ditch the heels We all know how uncomfortable heels can get and have been through the pain! So why not switch it up for a pair of sneakers to get that athleisure look.
Lastly, using a beard oil or balm is the best way to moisturise. It is absorbed into the hair without leaving any residue which can attract grime.
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t is important for you to sanitise everything that may come in contact with your skin to contain the spread of coronavirus. Besides the metallic and glass surfaces that you touch, it is your makeup kit and beauty products that touch your skin. If you have not made it a habit to clean and sanitize your beauty products regularly, you need to start now. Well-known makeup artiste Samaira Sandhu tells us how to keep various beauty products free of any contagious bacteria/virus with some alcohol and a spray bottle. 1. Powders and palettes Put rubbing alcohol in the spray bottle and use it to spray directly over the powder. After that you just need to leave the powder to air-dry.
3. Liquid foundation Take a cotton pad/ball and soak it in rubbing alcohol. Use the alcoholwet cotton to give the foundation bottle and its nozzle a solid cleaning. 4. Pencils and sharpeners Leave the sharpener in a bowl filled with rubbing alcohol for about 5 minutes before wiping it clean with a dry cotton pad. For pencils, just spray rubbing alcohol over them and wipe it with a dry cotton round. Now that you know the drill for sanitizing makeup kit and beauty products, make it a habit to keep them clean.
2. Makeup brushes Sprinkle bristles as well as the stalk of the brushes with rubbing alcohol. Clean and dry the brushes using a soft cotton pad. Your makeup brushes can also be cleansed with alcohol-based brush cleansers or mild shampoos.
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