Clever Holi Hacks Every Indian Must Know

Manishi Bajaj

Holi is perhaps the most awaited festival of the year and why should not it be? With all the fun, food and masti that it promises; this one surely makes for the most awaited Indian celebratory event of the year.  Lot of dancing paired with colors and merriment to go along with a carefree attitude that is a trademark of this beautiful festival that symbolizes the change of seasons.

But like every other good thing in the world, it comes at a price. A price, which in this case, is paid all through the next week. Irritable skin, those stains of colored water in places hard to reach and that color under the nails which just refuses to budge are some of the common difficulties faced by everyone after a well played holi.

Not anymore!! With these simple hacks, you will find that it is much much easier to make the transition from Holi to your normal lives the next day.

HACK I: Be a Washing-Genius

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If you are caught off guard and become a victim of colored water balloon then we have a few handy hacks for you. For you white clothes, use good old reliable bleach and soak it in hot water, then wash as usual. Use vinegar or lemon juice over stains, then wash as usual. Preferably wash your whites separately from your colored clothes.

HACK II: Remove stains while they are fresh.

How many times does it happen that street kids in their pre Holi celebrations ruin your precious everyday clothing? We know the plight. Hence, we recommend you remove stains while they are fresh. It goes for both your clothes and your skin. The older the stain is, the harder it will be to remove it.

HACK III: Make Your Own Herbal Colour.

Holi can still be as fun if the colors involved in it are completely harmless for your skin. Make homemade Yellow gulal by mixing two parts turmeric and four parts gram flour. You can use Henna for Green color, use it separately or mix it with flour to get a different shade of green.

HACK IV: Oiling in advance will take you long way.

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This is probably the best and most important advice you can get about Holi. Do not step outside without oiling your hair and body, oil will work as a protective coat between your skin and color. With that, it can be easily removed afterwards. Coconut oil is the popular choice. 

HACK V: Don’t let your hair down.

Avoid tangles by tying your hair in a braid or a bun. Wear a scarf or bandana around your head for maximum damage control.

HACK VI: Allow Nail Paints to rescue your cuticles.

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Take extra-care of  your cuticles. Apply nail paint on all the nails of your fingers and toes. It will protect your nails from harsh chemicals in colors

Bhang won’t have as strong an effect on you if you are properly hydrated. In fact, drinking lots of water will help you flush out toxins from your body.

HACK VII: Indulge in Cold Water Bath after Holi.

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Hot water makes skin dry and can be especially harsh after chemicals coming in contact with your skin. We suggest you to avoid hot water and soothe your skin with cold or lukewarm water.

HACK VII: Keep Stomach full for Holi.

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Holi is incomplete without bhang, which will create the same effect on you as any other alcoholic drink would. So, do not chug down bhang with empty stomach.

HACK VIII: Stay dehydrated.

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Bhang won’t have as strong an effect on you if you are properly hydrated. In fact, drinking lots of water will help you flush out toxins from your body.

HACK IX: Do away with the Hangover using Lemon Water.

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Still Hungover? No Problemo! Lemon water will come to your rescue. Vitamin C and antioxidants present in lemon can help  in bringing you back to your senses. 

10 Everyday Makeup Hacks Every Woman Needs to Know

Manishi Bajaj

Make up is an art form every woman needs to learn while growing up. From the bright pink lip gloss of early teenage years to the exquisitely drawn winged eyeliners that might take an inordinate amount of time to get right; a woman goes through the stages of being her own makeup artist. She finally emerges at the pinnacle, having mastered the ‘look’ but only after various hits and trials.  Every woman who has gone through all this would appreciate the effort and time that goes into getting it just right. To make your life easier; we have compiled a list of makeup hacks that will have you looking better than ever, with only a fraction of the effort.

HACK I: Apply baby powder in between coating of mascara for fuller looking lashes.

Use a Q-tip to disperse baby powder on your lashes, between applying each coat of mascara. The mascara will stick to the powder to give you plump lashes with the final coat. Voilà! You don’t need fake lashes anymore!

HACK II: Hold a card behind your lashes before applying mascara to avoid a smear.

                      

Use an old business card or paper you have cut out, put it behind your lashes and then apply mascara. Especially on the bottom lashes, it will save your makeup from mascara smudges.

HACK III: Dusting translucent powder over your lipstick with the help of a tissue will make it last longer.

Use your favorite lip color then put a tissue over your mouth and apply translucent powder over it. It will give you a long-lasting color.

HACK IV: Stick your finger in your mouth to avoid getting lipstick on your teeth.

                           

There is nothing more unattractive than getting lipstick on your teeth. You can also use a Q-tip to swap around the excess lipstick from the inside of your lips. That way your lipstick will stay only where it’s supposed to be.

HACK V: Make a triangle to conceal your dark circles instead of highly used dotting.

                           

Instead of making dots in a semicircle, apply concealed in a triangular way coming from corner of your eyes. This is the best way to hide your dark circles, redness under the eye or any other spots. It creates a flat canvas on the skin to bring out cheekbones while contouring.

HACK VI: Make that eye shadow pop by masking your eyelid with white eyeliner.

                           

For your eye shadow to look brighter and vibrant, use white eyeliner or cream eye shadow as base. Apply it all over your lid up to the brow and blend it properly with a darker shade to bring out the best color.

HACK VII: Get glossy lips with a pinch of shimmer eye shadow without actually using a lip gloss.

                          

If you are not a fan of your hair sticking to your lip gloss, then use shimmery eye shadow in the middle of your lips to give it a fuller look. Color your lips with your favorite lipstick and with the help of your finger or a Q-tip, take a little bit of shimmer eye shadow and apply it right in the middle of your bottom lip and on the top. This one comes as a tested trick by Bruce Grayson, the official makeup artist of the Oscars.

HACK VIII: Blow dry your hair upside down to avoid frizz and more volume.

                   

Give your hair that extra lift by drying your hair downwards. Working on the roots with the blow dryer will give your hair that extra volume they need.

HACK IX: Save on Blush.

                         

What if we tell you that make up and money saving can be teamed up? Save the money on blush by substituting it with a lipstick. Blend it on your cheeks with some moisturizer for better coverage.

HACK X: Right Spots Make That Scent Last

                          

Apply your favorite perfume on the base of your throat, behind your ears, inside your wrists and elbows, and behind your knees. Spray some on your hairbrush and comb your hair with it to leave a sweet scent everywhere you move through the day.

Wittiest Quotes about Women by Famous Men

Kajal Jain

• "There are only three things to be done with a woman. You can love her, suffer for her, or turn her into literature."- Henry Miller

• “Women speak two languages -- one of which is verbal.”-Shakespeare

• “I would rather trust a woman's instinct than a man's reason.”- Stanley Baldwin

• “There are two theories to arguing with a woman. Neither works.”- Will Rogers

• “The great question that has never been answered and which I have not yet been able to answer, despite my 30 years of research into the feminine soul, is: ‘What does a woman want?’”- Sigmund Freud

• " The true man wants two things: danger and play. For that reason he wants woman, as the most dangerous plaything."- Friedrich Nietzsche

• “Ah, women! They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent.”- Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche

• “In love, women are professionals, men are amateurs.”- Francois Truffaut

• “Women are made to be loved, not understood.”- Oscar Wilde

• “After all these years, I see that I was mistaken about Eve in the beginning; it is better to live outside the Garden with her than inside it without her.”-Adam's Diary- Mark Twain

• “Being a woman is a terribly difficult task, since it consists principally in dealing with men.”- Joseph Conrad

• “He - and if there is a God, I am convinced he is a he, because no woman could or would ever fuck things up this badly.” ― George Clarin

Awesome Date Ideas for This Valentine’s Day

Kajal Jain

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If you found yourself looking for ideas on this webpage here, chances are that you have been badly smitten by the ‘love bug.’  Love is one thing that makes our life beautiful in ways nothing else does. Valentine’s Day is a celebration of this love that brightens up your life.

While couples indulge in various fun activities on this day to celebrate their togetherness, some of you might sort of run out of ideas about what interesting activities can be done. Speaking out of experience, here is a selection that we have curated:

Come to Coffee, Baby

                                          

And now after years of being with each other you do not know how to spark up the romance again? Try this casual coffee date that you arrange for him at the porch, lawn or a nearby garden. Take him by surprise when you walk him up to this breathtaking arrangement and loads of your time. Visit the old memories lane which you have left and discuss all that has been unsaid. They are wise who say nothing builds a relationship like communication.

Baking Love

Searching for an activity that is fun to participate for both of you? Cook! Regardless of the fact that you know cooking or you are a miserable failure at it; just invite him to a bake date. You can even pick one cuisine that you are both new to. Choosing something new can bring you closer as you both stand at the same level of ignorance.

Camp Indoors

You know what is sexy? To camp indoors! Scooch the night time essentials into a small tent that you build indoors with some moon lighting and light music. Invite your one and only into the warmness of the scene and look at his face instantly lighten up. Use candles to zest up the scene a bit.

Couple Reading

Select a genre that interests you both mutually. Now arrange for a cosy reading session in a surrounding you both are comfortable in. You can grab some classic that you both have been dying to read for long or something that you have both enjoyed before but would want to read along with the other now. This one makes for a great bonding session as well.

Gypsies Drive

When the world decides to take to bed; take him on a ride he would not want to forget for the rest of his life, in your four-wheeler. This small night drive can even make for a memorable trip that you take. Simply take on the highway and drive away from the town till the dawn comes. Night long chatting, highway edible knick-knacks and some soulful music will get the love brimming just fine.

Mid Night Snacker

Nothing befits a mid night snack time as desserts do. Do an elaborate dessert for him/her this valentine day and let it be symbolic of all the sweetness they have added to your life by being in it. This sweet gesture will leave some fond memories with them.

(Two) You on Wheels

Want something that you have not heard of before as a Valentine Day date idea? Get a bicycle and peddle them out of the town towards the woods or a place of scenic beauty. Carry no mobiles, music or any modern accessories just two of you, together on those two wheels.

 What else would then be required?

How do you like these Valentine’s Day Date Ideas?

7 Sexy Ways to Rock That Eyeliner

Kajal Jain

www.planetzuri.in

February is a month of social activity with town abuzz with social events and gathering that we need to attend. While getting dressed and putting make up is mandatory for all such occasions for any modern woman; experimenting with it is what fetches attention.

Its growing craze among woman and the absolute beauty and definition it provides to the eye; brought eyeliners into the list of ‘makeup essentials.’ Liquid, Gel and even Pens; liners are available in a variety of type and colour options. Naming the best eyeliner would be a simple subjective exercise which varies from person to person. Today, we bring to you 8 different ways to put eyeliner that you must try:

I.  Black & Silver Double Winged

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II.  Simple Black Double Winged

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III. Black Winged Liner

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IV . Black Inverted Wings

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V.  Black Short Winged Liner

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VI. Winged Outline

VII. Classic Old Egyptian Look

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