Make Up Tips

Before applying any makeup, you should clean your face with water, which has a pinch of soda bicarbonate in it. Then apply ice cubes on the face. This enables the makeup to last longer.

Concealer is used to hide dark circles around the eyes, and is also used to cover blemishes and scars. A beige concealer is ideal for dark skins and one with natural tones for fairer skins. This should be spread evenly using a dry sponge or your fingers. Now, apply the foundation.

Foundation is used to enhance the colour of the complexion. Three basic types may be used, depending upon your skin type. For dry skin, liquid foundation works best whereas semi-liquid is best for combination skins. Foundation can be applied with a sponge and blended into the hairline and along the jaw for a natural finish.

Translucent powder is used to dust the face. This helps that the foundation to stay on longer. Excess powder should be brushed off. Blusher should be blended evenly along the cheekbones.

Traditional Henna

This henna design represents auspicious symbols of love, faith & passion.

Interview Published in National Post

Interview in National Post - dated April 2004

World of Henna

Mehndi - Ancient Body Art

Mehendi also known as Henna is an ancient Indian Body Art. It is used in creating intricate ethnic or contemporary designs and exotic patterns on various parts of the body. It is completely natural, non-permanent and painless. Mehendi was once thought only for women but now men are finding it a nice alternative to permanent tattoos

Body Art

Bride ready for her henna party - got a traditional design in colours matching to her outfit. There are many traditional symbols suitable for different occassions one can use them to enhance their real beauty & can even use gems & stones to enhance it.

Henna Care

• The mehendi / henna paste dries within 20-30 minutes.
• Gently tab lemon-sugar mix on the design.
• Do not wash your hands.
• Keep the paste for 7-8 hrs.
• Do not wash your hands/feet, just peel off the paste from your hands with spoon or spatula.
• To remove stickiness apply baby oil and clean your hands and feet with paper towel, but do not wash your hands and feet.
• Put 12-15 cloves on a pan & warm up your hands from far with the cloves steam – smoke, for 10 – 15 minutes.
• To get better color apply Vicks balm or Tiger balm on your hands, but do not wash your hands.
• The color turns orange in the beginning & later turns to Burgundy after few hours.
• The color of mehendi also differs on individuals which depends on one’s body heat and how well one takes care of mehendi.

Henna Art

Air Brush Make Up

Air Brush Make Up is now becoming very popular in the weddings, marriages & other functions. Brides prefer to get air brush make up done for their events.