Bright neon eye-shadow
Bright neon shades are certainly making waves in 2019! From green eyeliner and hot-pink mascara to orange and blue eye-shadow – the brighter the better, it seems.

BRIGHT NEON EYE-SHADOW
Bright neon shades are certainly making waves in 2019! From green eyeliner and hot-pink mascara to orange and blue eye-shadow – the brighter the better, it seems.

NAIL JEWELS
Nail art will still be trending up a storm, with the added twist of nail jewellery.
ASHY-TONED HAIR COLOURS
Those grey and light pink washes are not going anywhere, but both are getting a bit of a smokey make-over – yay! Balayage techniques will also be seen with all sorts of colourful tips, so let your imagination run wild.
HEATWAVE BEAUTY
Think sun-kissed and glowing skin paired with wind-swept, just-showered hair being all the rage. The heatwave beauty trend is all about natural, warm tones, so get out that bronzer, sea-salt spray and shimmery bronze make-up and fake it.
GLITTERS
Glitter eye-shadow is still very much a thing, and for those who are brave enough, so is making a hair statement with glitter.
YES YELLOW
From nails to eyes, and even cheeks, yellow will certainly be around in a big way this year. Being a tricky make-up colour to master, be sure to play around with various shades to find the one that best suits your skin tone; you don’t want to look ill, but rather bright and beautiful.

1. Steer clear of shampoos containing ammonium lauryl sulfate or sodium lauryl sulfate.
These ingredients are added to make the shampoo feel thicker and richer in your hand, and also to create the foaming lather people have come to expect.
2. Don’t over-dry your hair
Over-stretching or straightening the hair shaft whilst drying it will take all the elasticity and natural volume out of your hair. Be gentle with it and don’t over-dry it.
3. Say good-bye to the super long hair
Medium to short haircut lengths are best for fine hair. The longer the hair gets, the more it weighs itself down.
4. If you have naturally curly or wavy hair, embrace the texture
If you have curly fine hair, take advantage of the beautiful texture and work more volume into it.
5. Make your braids look thicker with the pancaking technique
Once you’re done braiding your hair, gently pull each loop on one side out a little, using your fingertips.

6. Mousse will give you instant thickness
First of all, your hair needs to be damp. Distribute about a golf ball-size amount of mousse on to your hair. Comb through from the mid-lengths to the ends. This way, you won’t get that annoying crunchy feeling from too much product.
7. Choose a style without a defined parting
Sometimes, a parting in fine hair will expose a lot of scalp, so choose styles that don’t need a parting. You could also flip your parting and style your hair from the opposite side.
8. Rollers at the crown
While you’re getting ready to go out, use just two or three Velcro rollers at the crown of your head. Do this when your hair’s already dry.
9. Use dry shampoo at night, not in the morning
Put dry shampoo or baby powder in your hair at night. Tossing and turning on your pillow will help the product absorb oil and give you volume.
10. Ask for layers
Long hair that’s one length won’t do anything for you in terms of thickness.Layers will give you volume and movement.

Matte is flat – here’s how to wear gloss on any part of your face …
On your face – If you’re after an all-over dewy glow, opt for an illuminating foundation (look for keywords like radiance, illuminating, glow) and skip the powder. Another way of achieving this look is to use your regular foundation and then apply a gold-toned liquid highlighter to about 50 per cent of your face with a dampened blending sponge – focus on the centre of the face, and don’t be too heavy-handed.
On your eyes – Glossy lashes became all the rage a couple of years ago – have your eyelashes tinted to ensure they’re a nice even colour, and then apply a nourishing oil (like Argan or Avocado) with a clean mascara brush. If you’d like to fake the glossy eyelids look, opt for the smoothest, most metallic cream eye shadow you can find – once they set they don’t budge. Pack it on tightly and blend away the edges. If you’re after a truly liquid look, opt for a shade that looks close to neutral on your skin tone.

Petroleum and mineral oil products – Petroleum and mineral oil are so thick and long-lasting that they could suffocate your hair follicles and clog your pores, causing your hair and skin to suffer. Rather use lighter oils more regularly: coconut oil, Argan oil, castor oil and Jojoba oil to name a few, are better for both your natural hair and your scalp.
Say no to silicone – The truth is that silicone can prevent moisture and nourishment from reaching beyond your hair shaft. Many conditioners include silicone as an ingredient because it makes hair feel softer and conditioned, but silicone only conditions the hair on the outside. Silicone is also difficult to remove from the hair and contributes to build-up.
Isopropyl alcohol dries out your natural hair – Isopropyl alcohol is a great cleaning and stripping solution. This harsh alcohol solution is also often found in shampoos, even though it is too harsh for most hair and could easily strip hair of the oil and moisture it desperately needs.

Heart-shaped face
Heart-shaped faces tend to be wider at the cheeks. A middle parting complements this shape, but only if you have long hair. If you have short hair or too many layers around the face, it can have the reverse effect – because the cropped fringe will bring the focus to the wider area of your face. A side parting will work well, allowing hair to cover the larger forehead and cheek area and make the face look thinner.
Round face
Use a deep side parting to showcase your strongest side. Don’t know which side is your best? Use a blank piece of paper to cover half of your face while looking in a mirror. Then switch sides. Whichever half you prefer the most wins! Round faces need a curtain of hair to lengthen the shape and balance the features.
Square face
A deep side parting will soften the forehead and jawline. The long layers create a rounded oval by falling diagonally across the face and hiding harsher angles. The ideal place to start your deep parting is directly above the arch in your eyebrows.
Oval face
People with oval faces have it the easiest! They can pull off any parting, any side, any way, on any style. Experiment with sides and angles for a mini-makeover each day! Or try creating a youthful zigzag parting.

Beetroot – Are a great source of anthocyanin, a powerful antioxidant that reduces inflammation and slows down the ageing process, helping to prevent wrinkles.
Sweet potatoes – Vitamins A and C, both abundant in sweet potatoes, work hard to prevent acne and to heal it when it strikes.
Apples – Vitamin C found in apples helps to firm and tone the skin. It protects your skin cells and slows down the appearance of ageing by preventing wrinkles.
Pumpkin seeds – These nutty-flavoured treats are packed with zinc, a mineral that’s essential in the creation of new skin cells and also aids in collagen formation.
Chard – Munching on this leafy green veggie that’s rich in vitamin E helps keep moisture in the skin and protect the oils in the skin’s moisture barrier from free radical damage.
Squash – Pumpkin, gem squash and butternut are all rich in beta carotene, which helps normalise oil production in the skin and fights acne and inflammation.

Prepare your skin for the colder months by getting into a regular moisturising routine. Now’s the time to switch to a richer, creamier moisturiser. Remember to exfoliate first so that your skin can easily absorb the moisture. Prevent dryness and flakiness by using a hydrating face mask or serum on a regular basis.

It is recommended to switch to a milder and more moisturising formula in the shower, to restore the hydro balance of the body skin. Shower cream is a great alternative, because it contains mostly natural ingredients (like aloe vera, grapefruit, cotton plant, strawberry, and fig), providing the necessary skin care, comfort and long-lasting fragrance.