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During the winter season you have to treat your tresses with extra care. Hair care in during this season is about protecting hair from the frigid elements outside and the dry heated air indoors. Here are 5 tips for keeping your tresses healthy throughout winter.
Put A Cap On It-Freezing winter winds can wreak havoc on your locks. Wearing protective accessories such as hats can shield tresses from the cold, drying winds and prevent hair from becoming dry and brittle.
Add Some Moisture-outdoor winds take a toll on your hair, so does the dry, artificially heated indoor air. Using a humidifier may help here since it will help increase the moisture of indoor air. This prevents drying out of the hair and skin and prevents hair from becoming brittle and prone to breakage.
Turn Down the Heat-Using very hot water to shampoo hair is going to dry it out further and will rob the hair and scalp of natural oils and moisture. Therefore, try and keep the water tepid at least for shampooing and rinsing.
Change Out Products– During winter it is best to change to products that will prevent your locks from losing moisture due to drier air. Be sure to use moisture rich products that have deep conditioning formulations.
Be Less Electrifying– Static tends to rear its head once temperatures take a dip and can mess with hair manageability. Keep strands in control with a hair detangler, a leave-in conditioner or hair spray.
Struggling with the battle of the bulge? Don’t despair, with the right vegetables you can eat as much as you want and not gain a pound. However, you must exercise caution in choosing the vegetables that are low in calories. What are these low calorie vegetables? The following types of vegetables are great to eat if you’re on a diet or want to lose weight. They include: carrots, cucumbers, radishes, fresh green beans, celery, cauliflower, cabbage, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms and lettuce. Clearly, you don’t have to go all green when you’re on a vegetable diet. These choices not only contain the least amount of calories, but are packed with essential nutrients as well.
If you are on a low carbohydrate diet you may have heard that munching on vegetables is the way to go. However, just as there are vegetables that contain low and high calories, there are also vegetables that are low and high in carbohydrates. Vegetables that are low in carbohydrates include: sprouts, leafy greens, broccoli, mushrooms, avocado, peppers, summer squash, scallions, asparagus, bamboo shoots, leeks, eggplants, artichoke hearts, okra and more. Of course, low calorie vegetables are also low in carbohydrates so you can take your pick. So as not to ruin your diet, you might want to initially stay away from vegetables that are starchy and high in carbohydrates. These include: beets, corn, parsnips, peas, all types of potatoes and winter squashes.
Other types of vegetables that should be included in your diet are those full of fiber. Though vegetables in general are good sources of fiber, there are certain types of vegetables that contain more fiber than others. Examples of fiber-rich vegetables include: brussel sprouts, carrots, beans, peas, and spinach. Other good sources of soluble fiber are cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower. Soluble fiber helps keep you feeling full and therefore makes it easier for you to resist eating too much food.
Vegetables are generally helpful if you are on a diet; but, observing the right serving sizes will help accelerate the results you want to see. The National Cancer Institute has recommended certain serving sizes for different types of vegetables. The recommended serving size if you are eating raw non-leafy vegetables or cooked vegetables is half a cup. If you are eating raw leafy vegetables, the recommended serving size is one cup. If cooked beans or peas are what you’re having for a meal, the recommended serving size you should eat is half a cup.
When you pick out vegetables, try to go to the organic produce section. If you can’t get organically grown produce, then exercise caution by washing your vegetables thoroughly. Vegetables that are not organically grown contain pesticides which are harmful to your health. Of course when you are picking out vegetables you’ll want to choose the freshest available. You can tell vegetables are fresh if they are brightly colored and blemish-free or have the least amount of blemishes. In season vegetables are guaranteed to be fresh, so plan your meals around vegetables growing at certain times of the year. You shouldn’t plan on storing vegetables for too long. Buy only the vegetables you plan to eat within a few days and discard vegetables that have been stored too long.
When you eat vegetables, try to leave as much edible skin on them as possible. The skins on vegetables contain their own nutrients which can benefit your health. Eating vegetables raw is also a good idea as cooking them can take away some of their valuable nutrients while adding unwanted fat from the oil used. Vegetables are quick and cheap alternatives to fatty foods. Because they are low in fat, cholesterol, sodium and calories vegetables have been advocated to dieters for a long time.
One important area in fashion that can easily get overlooked is the nails. Beautiful nails can help any outfit look like a perfect ten. If you prefer to get your nails done professionally there are a few beauty risks you should keep in mind.
First, DO NOT LET ANY NAIL TECHICIAN CUT YOUR CUTICLES. Rather, politely ask for your cuticles to be pushed back. The cuticle protects the nail root and snipping away at them opens the seal of protection which can lead to infection and nail-plate damage or loss of the nail itself.
Lastly, do not let a nail technician razor off foot calluses. All of us want smooth, soft feet, but a razor is not the answer. Removing calluses can cause infections or blisters since they protect underlying living tissue. Instead make sure your feet are smoothed down with a foot file after a good soaking.
For the month of January, Vogue Magazine is showcasing 44 stars that we all should keep a keen eye on. One being the ever stylish and super fun, Justine Skye. When it comes to the lovely Skye there is definitely plenty to watch. Between her energetic performances, chic personal style that was even recognized by Tommy Hilfiger and trend-setting hairstyles; Justine is a talented, beautiful powerhouse to be reckoned with.
For the editorial Skye joins other starlets such as fellow singers Zendaya Coleman, Andra Day and Jennifer Hudson as well as model Imaan Hamman. The shoot was lensed by Mikael Jansson with styling by Camilla Nickers and Hannah Murray on makeup duty. In keeping in step with her fashion forward style, Skye was photographed in a design by Balenciaga. Justine shared her thoughts on the nod from Vogue via Instagram stating,
“Nobody understands how crazy this is to me… this year is ending beautifully.”
Here is a quick video that helps you get to know the fashionable 44 a little better, enjoy!
Cool Factor: All of the ladies and gents who are apart of this momentous story
Thanks to social media outlets such as Instagram and Facebook you may find your likeness popping up all over the place. This year take the stress out of taking pictures and learn how to strike a pose!
Celebrities know the tricks on how to take great pictures on the red carpet or at any big event. Follow our simple tips and you too will be the shining star in photos. Remember, practice makes perfect so rehearse a few moves and you’ll snap pictures like a Hollywood starlet.
Strike a Pose 101
Rule #1: Never stand with your shoulders facing squarely to the camera.
Rule #2: Keep your body at an angle with your head up and chin down. Putting your hand on your hip can also give your body form.
Rule #3: Always look right into the camera.
That’s it ladies now you have the basics and you are ready to say cheese. Check out next month’s issue as we step it up a notch giving you even more advice on how to strike a pose like a pro.
This week has basically been deemed Star Wars Week. The film’s critic scores were released exciting fans even more due to the movie receiving scores ranging from high 8s to 10s! It is clear that Star Wars is set to be the blockbuster that J.J. Abrams promised us all.
The film release is not the only thing that has us excited here at 1966, the fashions seen during the red carpet for the Star Wars premiere had us like whoa! Especially, when it came to Janelle Monae’s C3PO inspired ensemble. If there was a Star Wars fashion award Monae definitely would have been nominated and would of won hands down.
The gorgeous Yoga singer dazzled in a futuristic design by Erevos Aether with shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti. Monae completed the look with jewels from: Casa Reale, Jennifer Fisher Jewelry, Butani Jewellery and Djula Jewelry. Moreover, being a Covergirl Janelle’s overall beauty, hair and style look was on point thanks to her “Android Maintenance Squad” as she put it. That squad included: Maeve Reilly (style), Jessica Smalls (makeup) as well as Cheryl Reid and Caprice (hair).
This power droid look was also spotted on another pretty starlet too. Kat Graham donned the Erevos Aether mirror embellished leather vest for her shoot with Mane Addicts magazine.
Thoughts? Talk fashion by dropping us a comment down low or hit us up on our Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr or tweet us @1966magazine.
Beyonce has sold millions of records and amassed millions of fans in the process. How or what has helped Beyonce attain to a level of success that many little girls dream of daily? Let Queen Bey’s own words give you that very answer. Here are 15 Beyonce quotes that are sure to inspire you to be flawless!
“If everything was perfect, you would never learn and you would never grow.”
“I can never be safe; I always try and go against the grain. As soon as I accomplish one thing, I just set a higher goal. That’s how I’ve gotten to where I am.”
“I think it’s healthy for a person to be nervous. It means you care- that you work hard and want to give a great performance. You just have to channel that nervous energy into the show.”
“I’m a human being and I fall in love and sometimes I don’t have control of every situation.”
“Power means happiness; power means hard work and sacrifice.”
“When you love and accept yourself, when you know who really cares about you, and when you learn from your mistakes, then you stop caring about what people who don’t know you think.”
“Whenever I’m confused about something, I ask God to reveal the answers to my questions, and he does.”
“I wanted to sell a million records, and I sold a million records. I wanted to go platinum; I went platinum. I’ve been working nonstop since I was 15. I don’t even know how to chill out.”
“I mean, I feel like you get more bees with honey. But that doesn’t mean I don’t get frustrated in my life.”
“One of the reasons I connect to the Super Bowl is that I approach my shows like an athlete.”
“I always try to be myself. Ever since I was an introverted kid, I’d get on stage and be able to break out of my shell.”
“I know I’m stronger in the songs than I really am. Sometimes I need to hear it myself. We all need to hear those empowering songs to remind us.”
“If he invited you out, he’s got to pay.”
“My focus is my art, and that’s what I love to do. I have to be really passionate in order to do something. I’ve turned down many things that I just didn’t believe in.”
“We all have our imperfections. But I’m human, and you know, it’s important to concentrate on other qualities besides outer beauty.”
There you have it dolls, fifteen sayings by Beyonce, now go pump her jams and get going on living your dreams!
Actress Kerry Washington has some big beauty news today! For 2016 Kerry Washington has been named the Creative Ambassador of the highly successive nail lacquer brand, OPI. This is the first time that the brand has had an ambassador position which makes this beauty move even more momentous.
Kerry Washington has used her fashionable and trendy style before when the Scandal inspired couture line was launched. Also, since 2013 Kerry has been a creative consultant for Neutrogena. Now Washington is bringing her chic influence to the OPI family. For 2016 Kerry will be designing her own nail polish collection incollaboration with OPI Creative Director, Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, which will no doubt fly off the shelves. Therefore, if any ladies out there have hopes of reflecting Olivia Pope into their personal style next year you will get your chance!
For a few days now fans have been weighing in on Washington’s inking a deal with OPI. Here are just a few of their comments:
OMG!
We need a shopping trip!
Our two favorite things!! Kerry and OPI
Wanna guess what I just added to my Christmas list? Haha
Listen this here is going to be epic. I can’t wait to see the collections that’s gonna come out of this partnership. Great move OPI
Kerry Washington herself has had some thoughts on her new beauty job. Washington by all accounts seems happy to be and excited on getting her creative juices flowing in order to create some timeless nail shades. Kerry stated,
“This is going to be a lot of fun. I’m looking forward to testing out new colors on the red carpet. The fun, for me, is that nail lives in the crossover space between fashion and beauty. I love to play with nail color on the red carpet and explore new shades.”
Thoughts? Join the discussion on our Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr or tweet us @1966magazine.
Sassy Ciara is already getting a head start on spring 2016 fashion and trends. Ciara posted a photo for her fans showcasing Coach’s Mercer Bag for Spring 2016. The bag is perfect for a busy, businesswoman who needs a little extra room to house the day’s necessities.
Like Ciara we absolutely love the color choice of Coach’s 2016 bag which falls right in line with the year’s colors. Moreover, the pretty blue tint is a very fresh use of spring’s usual light, airy shades. What do you think of Ciara’s Coach Spring 2016 handbag, would you rock it?
A wise woman once said that, “a woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life.” Whether that is true most likely depends on the wearer herself, but one thing is for sure… these haircuts definitely are giving us “life!” Short cuts are being giving more dimension due to the addition of curls and waves. If you have ever had the desire to lop it all off but felt that the style may eventually make you breathe out a sigh of boredom then this look may go ahead and push you towards the scissors.
Short hair can be sexy, fun, flirty and extremely alluring. Want to take your short cut to new lovely heights? Try incorporating hair color either throughout or with a few highlights. Moreover, as the following photos show besides color wearing your own natural curl pattern can also be a one-two punch in the hair department!
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