Kris' Beauty Place

Start your week looking great and glowing by using this home-made face mask made with household items. All you need are three basic ingredients that almost every household has: Sour cream (or yoghurt; it's good for the skin, it reduces age spots, acne and lots more), Banana, and Honey. This mask is also good for acne prone skin since bananas are packed with anti-bacterial properties and can be used to cure acne and blemishes. Sour cream contains lactic acid which is an amazing skin-enhancing ingredient. You can even apply sour cream alone as a mask when you need a quick pick me up glow! And lastly, honey is packed with skin- saving antioxidants which are great for slowing down aging. Well, actually honey is good for almost everything. Here is the recipe you need. #1      Wash your face with a cleanser and towel dry #2      In a small bowl, take half of a banana and mash it using a fork till it’s no longer a solid. #3   ...

To bring out your most beautiful look, it is necessary to determine your face shape.                   (Note how different how the face appears when the eyebrows is changed from flat to angled.) Your face shape will determine the best eyebrow to complement your face. To determine the exact face shape, start by pulling your hair (or that of your client) back from the face, and without makeup on while looking closely in the mirror. Oval Face: forehead is wider than the chin, prominent cheekbones, face gracefully tapers to a narrow oval chin.  Round Face: face is almost as wide as it is long, face is widest at the cheeks.  Long Face: forehead, cheekbones and jawline are all about the same width, face gracefully tapers to a  narrow oval chin.  Square Face: forehead, cheekbones and jawline are all about the same widths, the squared jawline is the most obvious feature.  Heart Face: simila...

There are those awkward moments when you have this really beautiful native attire that goes well with that 'stubborn' gele you have been avoiding. Worry not, help is here and turn those moments to wonderful ones with the following easy-as-abc steps. YES! It's easy-as-abc. STEPS: #1: Start by standing in front of a mirror or a friendly guide. #2: Holding the gele along the length, fold the edge inward to give it a straight edge. This is important to give the headgear a fine finish and firmness around the head. #3: Next, divide the gele into two equal parts along the length to get the midpoint of the gele. Don't let go of this midpoint. If you have gotten this far, thumbs up because you are almost there. #4: Making sure your hair is well-packed, place the midpoint of the gele you got in step #2 at the back of the head, exactly at the base of the neck. And with both hands, hold the left and right parts of the gele tight. #5: With the left hand move th...

Looking good is hard job, if you know what I mean. Whether it's for your wedding, job interview, a party at a friend's place or just for casuals, you need to take care of your face. This guide will help you maintain a healthy complexion that will have you looking glowing.  GUIDES:  #1: The first thing you should do when caring for your face is to get in to a routine of cleansing it. At least twice a day using a mild product if your skin is sensitive. #2: Take care of facial hair. This ensures a fine facial structure and clean look. Keep your eyebrow lines neat, upper lip hair and chin hair groomed. #3: Moisturize. If you have dry skin, you especially need to make sure that your face is getting the moisture it needs. Use a gentle moisturizer to keep your skin feeling soft and glowing. #4: Make sure to drink lots of water. Your body needs plenty of hydration during the day to keep removing wastes and oils from your face. You should probably drink eight glas...