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Hey ladies, are you interested in make up? Are you good in doing your make up by yourself or you prefer somebody else to do it for you? So if you prefer doing it by yourself and even if you are not that good, I am here to help you.

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HOW TO GET RID OF BLACKHEADS AT HOME

How to get rid of blackheads in the comfort of your own crib

Blackheads — the little bastards that never seem to go away, no matter how many pore strips I apply, no matter how obsessively I exfoliate my skin. It seems they've found a permanent home (my nose) and are refusing to vacate the premises. Well, sorry guys, but it's time to get the hell outta here and leave me and my noggin in peace.

I've been reading up on tried-and-true ways of minimising blackheads and even preventing them from returning for good, and it seems extractions are the way to go. But if you can't afford to see a facialist, try this at-home trick below to unclog the pores.

YOU'LL NEED

- A piece of clear plastic (we used Gladwrap)

- 2 small washcloths

- Tissue

- Moisturiser/balm (we used Vaseline)

DIRECTIONS

1. It's best to do this once you've jumped out of the shower while your skin's temperature is higher as pores will be open, making it easier for you to extract dirt and grime.

2. Apply a thick coat of moisturiser to the area that needs to be treated to create a temporary seal, trapping the heat in the skin. Vaseline works well for this as a quick little skin salve.

3. Cover the area with a piece of Gladwrap and apply two hot, damp washcloths for five minutes to help the area retain its heat longer and soften the pores and blackheads.

4. Once the washcloths are removed, wrap a tissue over each forefinger and gently squeeze the skin where the blackheads are clogging your pores to remove them. Widen your fingers so the blackhead will be effectively removed from underneath. To avoid red marks, be gentle and keep repositioning your fingers.

TIP: If the blackhead doesn't come out after three attempts, leave it to avoid breaking a capillary.

5. Follow up your extractions with skincare products containing acids, such as AHAs and BHAs, which absorb directly into the pores and keep them clean.

How to Shape Your Eyebrows Like a Pro

Eyebrow shaping was never a skill I learned. My method was more along the lines of simply hacking off whatever I saw and hoping the salon could fix it on the months that I could afford a visit. Robby Nelson, resident makeup artist of Philadelphia’s hot Salon Vanity by Edmondo Blando, has seen plenty of eyebrow misadventures in his 15 years of working with some of the biggest names and celebrities in fashion. Luckily, he’s stepped in to teach you how to shape your eyebrows with professional shaping and shading techniques.

Tools You Need

A pair of tweezers

A brow brush

Brow scissors

Brow gel

Divine Caroline: There are so many brow techniques out there now. How do you know what will work best?

Robby Nelson: I really prefer tweezing eyebrows. I find eyebrow wax is a little harder to manage, especially when you’re doing it yourself at home. With threading I’ve seen one or two really amazing jobs, but it’s so easy to get the “Golden Arches” look, this very round shape that can leave you looking like Betty Boop. I think of tweezing as weeding a garden, whereas waxing or threading are more like mowing the lawn.

DC: If you’re tweezing your eyebrows at home how can you make sure to get that arched shape?

RN: What you want to do is start tweezing is to use the brow closest to the inner corner as your guide and tweeze below the brow from thick to thin. You want to start the arch right over the browbone. A lot of people start to arch over the pupil, but that can give you a cuckoo surprised look. If you arch over the browbone you’ll get that relaxed countenance. A little brow gel can keep them in place and looking nice and neat. If you need to, you can trim any rogue brows with a brow scissors, but make sure not to cut them too short!

DC: I’m a textbook over-tweezer. How can I start shaping my eyebrows while growing them out at the same time?

RN: I see a lot of bad brow jobs and you really just have to go cold turkey and assess the situation. You can draw in the shape of the eyebrow and pluck what’s left, but it could take up to a year to grow back.

DC: When you’re shaping your eyebrows, is it important to fill them in with an eyebrow pencil or shadow?

RN: You don’t have to fill them in. You can fill in eyebrows for definition or drama in the evening, but it’s not necessary all the time. If you’re going to fill them in, I prefer eyebrow pencil because the powders can end up looking artificial.

DC: Once you’ve shaped your eyebrows, how can you maintain that shape?

RN: I’m seeing a lot of models now with these thick, full brows. The fuller brows are in fashion now, so you really just have to do a little clean up every once in a while to keep that soft sweep. I have some clients that come in one or two times a year to get back on track, and then they’re able to maintain them at home.

DC: If you are going into a salon to get your eyebrows waxed or tweezed, what can you tell your stylist so you don’t walk out of there with one of those nightmare eyebrow stories?

RN: Make sure they’re not waxing or tweezing on top of the brow. You need that for a little lift. Otherwise you’re going to end up with straight lines of brows that make you look angry all the time. Most of all just remember that not everyone is focused on your eyebrows the way you are. If you mess up, get an eyebrow pencil, put on some sunglasses and move on with life.