“Create Beautiful Eyes And Look Drop Dead Gorgeous”

Great eye beauty tips for today’s modern woman who wants to look good and have the confidence to face the world knowing she looks her best

Come with me. I will guide you through the mine of information out there. You’ll find masses of advice on everything to do with eye makeup, including how to use, choose and apply eye makeup products  and create perfect lashes and brows, the low-down on designer sunglasses and qualified information about today’s technology in the world of cosmetic eye surgery and vision correction techniques.

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People with Trichotillomania also pull hair out from other places such as eyebrows, nose hair, scalp or pubic area although generally it’s confined to one or two areas.

It sometimes, but not always, begins in childhood, even in infants, and is often accompanied by nail biting or skin picking. It can even be genetic and run in families.

Causes of Trichotillomania

The causes are basically unknown but the medical profession believes that  it may be connected to obsessive-compulsive disorder as both OCD and Trichotillomania both involve repetitive behaviour.

It may be caused by stress or depression.

Itching or tingling which can only be relieved by pulling the hair out. This becomes habitual and harder to stop.

Compulsive behaviour can sometimes be caused by an imbalance in the brain when something interferes with neurotransmitters which are a type of brain chemical. It could possibly be genetic.

Sometimes eating certain foods can trigger hair pulling urges, notably alcohol, sugar and / or caffeine.

Results

• Noticeable hair loss which in extreme cases can be permanent
• Stress
• Depression
• Feelings of shame
• Low self esteem
• Possible infection at the site of the hair pulling

Treatment for Trichotillomania

• Young children often grow out of it, but for older people therapy can help by giving special behaviour techniques that will help the patient identify the trigger which makes them  pull the hairs and learn how to control the urge by redirecting the impulse.

• Sometimes medication can be given which will help resist the urge.

• Hypnotherapy has been used as a very successful treatment for years.

• Keep busy – There is  an element of truth in this old saying – ‘The devil finds work for idle hands’. The busier you keep your hands the less time you will have for pulling out hair. In other words occupying your mind with jobs that involve hand movement can detract your mind from any  urge to pull out your lashes.

• Try to eliminate certain foods from your diet for a period of 3 months before introducing them back. Keep notes of any changes.

People who suffer with this distressing ailment can find more information and help from support groups and the Internet.

What is Threading?

Eyebrow threading is an ancient hair removal technique using a thread of twisted cotton. Originating  in India, it  has been used in Western countries for many years, but its only become fashionable to Europeans and Americans in recent times.

Advantages of Threading

• No chemicals
• Less painful than tweezing and waxing but still can hurt a bit
• Very fast
• Lasts for approximately 2-3 weeks
• Precise, leaving you with perfectly shaped brows
• Kind to the skin
• Minimal redness
• Can be used on any part of the face

Disadvantages of Threading

• It takes many years to master the art of threading . Finding an expert is essential
• Some people may find that it hurts slightly
  

How Threading is done

A thin thread, usually cotton,  is tied at the ends and held in a circle between the hands. It is then twisted and rolled along the surface of the area where the hair is to be removed. (see image)

The hairs are caught in the thread and removed from the follicle. An entire row of hairs is pulled out at one go leaving a clean area.

This process is continued along the entire area to be treated.

Once you have experienced eyebrow threading you wont go back to any other method of hair removal.

How to prepare your eyebrows for waxing

• Clean the eyebrow area with cleansing cream and apply witch hazel to de-sensitise the under brow area.

• Brush your eyebrows with a small soft brush, maybe a soft clean toothbrush, into their natural shape, using an upwards movement to keep the hairs in place.

• Hold a ruler parallel to your nose and the inner corner of your eye to calculate the length of the brow. Mark the point where the brow should begin with a brow pencil. If your eyes are close set, you can widen the gap between your eyebrows and vice versa for too wide apart eyes.

• Now keeping the ruler against your nose move it from the inner corner of your brow to the top of the brow arch and mark again with a brow pencil.

• Link the dots in a smooth arch.

How to apply the wax

• Buy a professional waxing kit and follow the instructions, but briefly, the kit will contain a jar of wax which must be heated in boiling water and then applied carefully in the direction of the hair growth with a spatula or applicator underneath the line of your brow.

• Never wax above the eyebrow.

Removing the wax

• To get a professional look its important to remove the wax quickly, with the strips provided, in the opposite direction of the hair growth. Not only will it be less painful but you wont be left with unsightly marks.

• If you find there are some straggly stray hairs which somehow missed the wax you can gently pluck them with tweezers.

• Apply a soothing lotion such as tea tree oil onto the waxed area to soothe any possible redness and avoid direct sunlight and harsh makeup products for a few hours to give the skin time to recover.

• For thicker growth its better to wax a little at a time.

Advantages of waxing at home

Its cheaper than going to a salon
Its quick
Lasts longer than plucking. Opens the eyes up to give a more wide awake look

Disadvantages of waxing

Costs more than plucking
Not for sensitive skin

More time, more attention and more make-up products are involved in enhancing the eyes, lids, lashes and eyebrows to look attractive than all the other parts of the face put together.

Of these the lashes are vital for framing the eyes and giving emphasis to the make-up of the lids. There can be occasions, for a variety of reasons, when lashes fall out to leave the eye area looking strangely sparse.

Even if no loss of lashes occurs, a natural lengthening and thickening of the hairs is obviously a major benefit. After all, this is exactly the effect you are attempting to achieve with the use of mascara or false lashes.

So how can you make sparse eyelashes thicker?

We know of no product or treatment that has proven to be an unqualified success in promoting the growth and regeneration of eyelashes despite the fact that there are many that claim to have a beneficial effect.

Undoubtedly some of these will, in favorable circumstances, be seen to stimulate growth and thickening for some individuals, but we cannot be sure who will benefit and why.

All body hair obeys the same rules: -

• Whether it is facial hair, head hair, pubic hair, eyebrows and lashes or hair on any other part of the body, it will only grow to a certain pre-determined length if left uncut.

• The density and final length of all body hair, including lashes, is predetermined by the genes.

• Replacement of lost hair from the roots typically takes between 4 to 8 weeks to regenerate to normal length.

• Diet, careful grooming and the avoidance of strong glues when applying false leashes will help in keeping the eyelashes thick and long. The adhesive used in applying false eyelashes can result in eyelashes being torn out unless great care is taken when applying and removing.

• Lack of thickness and length can be disguised by careful use of mascara.

• The most popular commercial product that has some acceptance in promoting eyelash health and vitality is LiLash. This is a widely used global product that has gained acceptance as having a beneficial effect on eyelash growth in many cases.

Your eyelashes are one of the most important beauty assets that you have. You will need to be gentle with them when cleansing your makeup and face as well as when you are applying your eye makeup. Treat them with the same respect as your hair styling and keep them looking fresh and natural by very gently removing mascara or false lashes before retiring with a good quality make up remover.