Mastering Liquid Eye Liner.

We love, love, love liquid liner: It creates the most defined liner look as opposed to pencil or gel, and it tends to last longer, and with stronger pigment, than other formulations. Its singular downfall? To the uninitiated, approaching liquid liner application can be nothing short of terrifying. Because we’re borderline evangelistic about just how easy it can be once you’re comfortable with the process, we’re prepared to share our best advice on how to master liquid liner in no time at all.

If you’re a liquid liner virgin, a liner pen or marker, like Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner, is the best  place to start. The “ink” is contained within the body of the pen, so there’s no mess to be made, and the familiar shape makes them easy to handle and apply. Because the tip is generally broader than other liners, it’s not as easy to draw super-defined cat eye wings or very thin lines, but you can always cheat by using a Q-tip to fine tune the look after.

Sponge or felt-tip wands like the one that comes with Maybelline Line Stiletto Ultimate Precision Liquid Eyeliner are slightly more advanced, because they involve dipping the wand back into the tube to reapply, but once you get the hang of it, the glide of a flexible felt tip makes it simple to master any look. A liner with a long tapered brush, like MAC Liquidlast Liner, is the most difficult to apply and certainly only for the steady-handed, but it’s the go-to for sharp, detailed looks and getting closest to the lash line.

Half the battle of mastering liquid liner is choosing the right product and brush that’s the most comfortable for you, but there are also tons of tips and tricks you can get acquainted with to make applying liquid liner practically child’s play. Below, you’ll find 15 of our favorites—they’re indispensable for getting the best liquid liner look possible, whether you’re going simple or severe.

1. Rest your elbow on a table as you apply the liner to keep your arm and hand steady. It can also be a huge help to rest your hand against your cheek as you draw.

2. If you have a steadier hand with a pencil liner, try lining your eye with that first, then go over with liquid for a seamless finish.

3. Start at the middle of the eye rather than the inner or outer corner, then trace backward, starting at the inner corner and working your way toward the middle. This helps you to get a better idea of your eye shape and how to outline and define the eye without the panda effect.

4. When doing a cat eye or other winged look, start your wing close to the lower lash line at a diagonal angle following the upward curve of the upper lashline, extending outward, and connect from the top, rather than forming it from the top lash line.

5. If you’re doing full eye makeup including both liner and shadow, always apply your eyeshadow first. It creates a dry base for the liquid liner to adhere to.

6. Always do the rest of the eye before the wing so that you have a good idea of where it should be placed, rather than forming the rest of the eye around it.

7. Try using a piece of scotch tape as a stencil of sorts to keep both of your hands free. It’s super easy—just tear off an inch-long piece of clear tape, then place it diagonally against your lower lash line extending toward your temple for a clean angled line.

8. Struggling with creating the shape of your wing? Begin by creating a tiny triangle that connects the top and bottom lash lines, then go back and add a tiny flick with the very tip of the brush.

9. If you’re really shaky on application, try first lining the eye in small dots and dashes, then connecting them by tracing over the entire eye.

10. When lining the upper lid, always use one finger from your opposite hand to lift the eye slightly to hold the skin taut. This gives the closest, tightest line possible and eliminates fears of the brush “skipping” over skin.

11. If you find that your liquid liner is getting messy upon application, then the brush may be too wet. Try running it along the back of your hand first to remove extra product, then take to the eyes.

12. Make good use of Q-tips: They’re extremely helpful for thinning out wings and lines so you can fine tune without having to start over.

13. A perfect swoop may appear as if it was applied in one long flick of the wrist, but moving slowly and retracing your lines is the best way to avoid making mistakes.

14. Try applying a light coat of mascara before you begin lining your eyes. A slightly stiffened row of lashes will give the liner brush somewhere to rest, making tracing the lash a breeze.

15. If eyeliner goes astray during application, use your regular concealer to clean it up and blend it into the rest of your makeup.

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Know About Whey Protein.

  Whey protein is a popular diet supplement among people of all ages. Baby formulas include it, as do nutrition shakes for the elderly. Weight-loss supplements contain whey powder as an appetite suppressor, yet young men buy whey protein powder by the gallon in hopes of building muscle mass.

Home Remedies For Curly, Dry Hair.

Curly hair can often be a little more dry than straight locks and may need a little more care as even split ends are hard to spot. Detoxification and moisturisation can take care of these issues. But before this, you need to know a few possible causes of dry hair. 

Health: SunFlower Seeds

Sunflower seeds are an excellent source of calories, essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. The seeds are mainly employed in the extraction of edible oil at a commercial scale all over the world. Its seeds are eaten as delicious snacks by humans and birds alike!

Sunflower plant is a tall, erect, herbaceous annual plant belonging to the family of Asteraceae of the genus, Helianthus. Its botanical name is Helianthus annuus. It is native to Middle American region from where it spread as an important commercial crop all over the world by the European explorers. At present, Russian Union, China, The USA, and Argentina are the leading producers of sunflower crop.

Sunflower flourishes well in well-drained moist limey soil. The plant prefers good sunlight. Domesticated varieties bear single large flower head at the top. Unlike its domestic cultivar type, wild sunflower exhibits several branches with each branch ending with their own individual flower head. The flower head in sunflower plant consists of two types of flowers. While its perimeter consists of sterile yellow color large petals (ray flowers), the central disk is made of numerous small fertile flowers arranged in concentric whorls, which subsequently convert to achenes (seeds).

Health benefits of sunflower seeds

• Delicious, nutty, and crunchy sunflower seeds are widely considered healthful foods. They are high in energy, 100 g seeds consist of 584 calories. Nonetheless, they are incredible sources of health benefiting nutrients, minerals, antioxidants and vitamins.
  
• Much of their calories come from fatty acids. The seeds are especially rich in poly-unsaturated fatty acid linoleic acid, which comprise more 50% fatty acids in them. They are also good in mono-unsaturated oleic acid that helps lower LDL or "bad cholesterol" and increases HDL or "good-cholesterol" in the blood. Research studies suggest that Mediterranean diet which is rich in monounsaturated fats help to prevent coronary artery disease and stroke by favoring healthy lipid profile.
  
• Like other nuts, they are also a very good source of proteins with fine quality amino acids such as tryptophan that are essential for growth, especially in children. Just 100 g of seeds provide about 21 g of protein (37% of daily-recommended values).
  
• In addition, the sunflower seeds contain health benefiting poly-phenol compounds such as chlorogenic acid, quinic acid, and caffeic acids. These are natural anti-oxidants, which help remove harmful oxidant molecules from the body. Further, chlorogenic acid helps reduce blood sugar levels by limiting glycogen breakdown in the liver.
  
• Further, the seeds are indeed a very rich source of vitamin E; contain about 35.17 g per100 g (about 234% of RDA). Vitamin E is a powerful lipid soluble antioxidant, required for maintaining the integrity of cell membrane of mucus membranes and skin by protecting it from harmful oxygen-free radicals.
  
  
  
• Sunflower kernels among is one of the finest sources of B-complex group of vitamins. They are very good sources of B-complex vitamins such as niacin, folic acid, thiamin (vitamin B1), pyridoxine (vitamin B6), pantothenic acid, and riboflavin.
  
• Sunflowers are incredible sources of folic acid. 100 g of kernels contains 227 µg of folic acid,which is about 37% of recommended daily intake. Folic acid is essential for DNA synthesis. When given to an expectant mother during the peri-conception period, it may prevent neural tube defects in the baby.
  
• Niacin and pyridoxine are other B-complex vitamins found abundantly in sunflower seeds. About 8.35 mg or 52% of daily-required levels of niacin is provided by just 100 g of seeds. Niacin helps reduce LDL-cholesterol levels in the blood. In addition, it enhances GABA activity inside the brain, which in turn helps reduce anxiety and neurosis.
  
• The seeds are incredibly rich sources of many essential minerals. Calcium, iron, manganese, zinc, magnesium, selenium, and copper are especially concentrated in sunflower. Many of these minerals have a vital role in bone mineralization, red blood cell production, enzyme synthesis, hormone production, as well as regulation of cardiac and skeletal muscle activities.
  

Just a hand full of sunflower kernels a day provides much of the recommended level of phenolic anti-oxidants, minerals, vitamins, and protein.

Here are some serving tips:

• Roasted and salted sunflower seeds are enjoyed as a healthy snack.
  
• They add crunchiness to salads. Sprinkle them over fried-rice dishes or sautéed vegetables.
  
• The seeds can be coated with chocolate, candied, or added in cakes, and muffins.
  
• The seeds can be added to salad dressings, casseroles or baked goods.
  
• In Germany and other Central European region, the flour made from the seeds is used in making dark bread, sonnenblumenbrot (sunflower bread).
  
• Sunflower seed butter sold as SunButter is a suitable alternative in peanut allergic.
  

Curry Leaves For Hair.

Having beautiful and flawless tresses is not a magic trick; it is a result of great care. But, hair care products that are available in the market can not only cause a dent in your pocket but can also have adverse effects on your scalp. So, how about investing your money and faith in a hair care solution that is natural and economical? Try some curry leaves (kadi patta) to take care of your lovely hair.

Rejuvenates damaged hair follicles
Curry leaves contain essential nutrients that help to restore strength in your hair follicles. You can either consume them or apply them on your scalp. Hair follicles get clogged due to pollution and other artificial hair strengthening products, which might cause hair damage and hair loss. They aid your scalp’s restoration process and its essential nutrients help your hair follicles to breathe.

Prevents premature hair greying

Premature hair greying is caused due to a number of reasons, such as genetic build-up, stress, alcohol and smoking, etc. Vitamin B in curry leaves helps to restore colour in your hair by nourishing and strengthening the roots. This also helps in the growth of new hair roots with healthier and stronger pigments. As a result, you get rich, black and radiant hair.

Stops hair loss and thinning
Bad food habits, pollution and improper combing techniques aid your hair loss problems. Curry leaves are a rich source of beta-carotene and proteins. Beta carotene prevents hair loss while proteins stop hair thinning. Curry leaves are also rich in anti-oxidants and amino acids. Amino acids prevent hair loss and strengthen hair follicles, while anti-oxidants moisturise your scalp. Anti-oxidants help in removing dead scalp follicles, which are the primary cause of dandruff.

Strengthens hair shaft
The part of the hair which rises above the scalp is known as hair shaft. Vitamin B6 or pyridoxine present in curry leaves act as the hormone regulators of hair loss. High in nutritional values, curry leaves strengthens your hair shaft and hair roots. They are quite good for your digestive system as well, hence, removing many hair problems from their root cause.

Ways of using curry leaves
Here are some ways in which you can use curry leaves to get those strong, black and lustrous locks:

• Include some curry leaves in your daily diet to get rid of your various hair-related problems. You can consume finely shredded curry leaves with milk or buttermilk. You can also add curry leaf powder to your rice and dals.
• You can use curry leaves by mixing it with some yoghurt. Make a fine paste and massage it on your hair. Leave this on your scalp for at least fifteen minutes, before you rinse it off.
• You can also make an effective hair tonic by boiling some curry leaves in your hair oil and applying it on your scalp. Massage it well for at least 15-20 minutes. Follow this procedure twice a week to stimulate your hair growth.

Curry leaves provide a naturally available solution to your various hair-related woes. So, use some them to experience a healthy shine in your beautiful locks.