Mirror mirror on the wall - Eyebrow Threading & Glos365 offer

Threading is a form of temporary hair removal, an ancient manual technique similar to plucking. It involves the use of a loop of twisted cotton thread which is passed across the skin to trap the hairs and so 'pluck' them from their follicles.

Threading is a simple, cheap and an efficient way of removing unwanted hair with minimal pain and skin irritation. The results are neat with approximate regrowth between 2-4 weeks. There is little irritation to the area making it possible to go over the area more than once.

Hair can be removed individually or in 'lines' to create a perfect shape and can be removed from both above and below giving the threaded eyebrow its characteristic groomed appearance.

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This is a tried-and-true approach to removing bags under the eyes. Steep Two Tea Bags in water as you would normally to make a cup of tea. Squeeze the water out of the tea bags and allow them to cool for a few minutes. You'll want to use black, green or white tea instead of herbal, since the caffeine works to reduce puffiness. Apply the tea bags to your eyes and allow them to work their magic for about 15 minutes. The tea bags work by drawing out some of the water that lies beneath the thin skin under your eyes.

Freezing Cold Spoons is another popular method that has been used for decades. Keep two spoons in your freezer at all times for whenever those bags or dark circles appear. After you wash your face and before you apply makeup, hold the two cold spoons on the skin underneath your eyes for several minutes. Follow this up with a bit of eye cream and you'll see noticeably smaller bags under your eyes.

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Ice cubes are conventionally used by all makeup artists or women who do self makeup. You just have to rub the ice cube all over your face before you start with your foundation. This will help the makeup stay for a long time through the day or night

Benefits of Mineral Powder Foundations

v Mineral powder foundations provide you with a radiant seamless coverage.

v They have natural moisturizing properties that prevent drying of the skin.

v Using a mineral powder foundation smoothes out all the blemishes and imperfections without the cakey appearance.

v Mineral make up foundations are ideal of acne-prone, damaged and sensitive skin.

v They have anti-inflammatory properties that can actually help speed up healing of pimples and blemishes.

v They provide breathable, natural-looking and light coverage, allowing your skin’s natural radiance to shine on top of all the makeup.

v Mineral powder foundations are water resistant. They withstand humid weather, sweat and tears. You do not need to do touch ups every now and then.

Thursday Silks - A good look at dubious discrimination

A dating website for "beautiful men and women", BeautifulPeople.com, where members are selected according to their good looks, came under attack earlier this month when a virus allowed 30,000 new members admittance.

The virus, since named the 'Shrek virus', attacked the software used to vet potential members. It meant that the process of existing members screening potential members based on their looks did not take place and anyone could join the dating site.

Is beauty in the eye of the beholder? Is this discrimination against "ugly" people? How about a business who wants an attractive receptionist, are they allowed to discriminate against applicants on the basis of what the employer considers good-looking?

The difficulty with judgements of this sort is that they are usually made by men about women. If an ugly woman is turned down for a receptionist's job by a male employer, the employer might, if pushed, say the reason was that she was ugly and the job requires an attractive person. The woman will say that the employer would not have made an equivalent judgment about a man (indeed he may not have been able to make that judgment) and that therefore she has been discriminated against on grounds of her sex. My guess is that she would probably win.

But what of the ugly man applying for the same job? If turned down, the employer might say that it was because he was ugly. The man would say that he was turned down because the employer wanted a woman for the job and that therefore he has been discriminated against on grounds of his sex. My guess is, again, that he would probably win.

Even if the employer is believed when he says that the candidate (whether male or female) was turned down on grounds of ugliness, this will not help him if the candidate was suffering from a severe facial or other disfigurement. This will be classed as a 'disability' under the disability discrimination legislation. But when do unattractive features become a 'disfigurement'? And would an employer be justified in refusing a receptionist's job to a candidate with a disfigurement on the grounds that customers and visitors might be put off?

So it's catch 22 for the employer. Maybe the only way to address the situation is to introduce legislation banning discrimination against ugly people, so that we all know where we stand. No doubt the European Commission will be proposing a Directive very soon…

For further information please contact Matthew Clayton, partner at Rickerbys LLP, on 01242 246497 or email matthew.clayton@rickerbys.com.

PRACTICAL DRIVING TEST – IS YOUR CAR FIT FOR THE TEST?

Written by Jim, JSF Driving School

Here at JSF Driving School we have had a few learner drivers ask if they can take their practical driving test in their own car, particularly from those having to take the test in the UK after driving on an International licence, or those going for an extended test. The answer is yes you can, provided the vehicle meets the minimum standards that make it fit for test purposes.

The Examiner will take a quick visual look over the car as he/she approaches just to see if there are any obvious defects. This should be a general look rather than an MOT level check up, mainly to ensure that nothing is hanging off the car such as trims or sharp objects.

They will look to see that a L-plate (D-plate in Wales) is clearly visible from the front and rear of the car. It is unacceptable to have plates fixed to the windscreen or angled on some modern bonnets so that they are not visible from the front of the vehicle.

The Examiner will also check to see that a rear view mirror has been positioned in front of the passenger seat for the Examiners use. Some test centres will carry spare L-plates, and spare mirrors, but it is wise not to rely on others!

Your tax disc must show the vehicle’s correct details, be in date and currently valid. Registration plates must be the same at the front and rear of the car, and sufficiently clean and dirt free that they can be read by other road users and traffic cameras.

Quite a lot comes up for scrutiny during the Show Me, Tell Me questions. The head, tail and brake lights must be functioning, without defective bulbs or broken lenses. If the fault is sufficiently serious but can be readily fixed, the Examiner may allow sufficient time for you to sort it, so it is worth keeping spares to hand and being familiar with the repair/replacement procedure. If it takes too much time or is too significant a fault then the test may be cancelled.

Staying with the Show Me, Tell Me questions, these include questions where the condition of the tyres is called into question. It is a wise car owner who checks the condition of his/her own car in terms of tread depth, cuts, bulges and correct tyre pressure all round! You must not have a space saver wheel fitted to the car, but as a spare, the Examiner will not look in the boot.

Head restraints must be in position for both the front seats, and available for the rear seats should you wish your Instructor to sit in on the exam or a should a supervising Examiner accompany the test. Have them at the ready just in case.

The airbags will be checked, in that nothing should be located on them should they inflate…..store the sat nav out of harm’s way, along with nodding dogs and other potential missiles!

Controversial I know, but quite a lot of publicity has been given recently to the amount of space in the back of small cars on the practical test. Some super minis have been refused due to lack of space at the back of the vehicle, and the size of the supervising Examiner. Choose your vehicle carefully!

Finally, it is essential that all warning lights (red and amber) go out appropriately on the dash board. If they continue to remain illuminated, then the test may be called to a halt by the Examiner.

It is likely that more issues will arise in the future that may cause a test to be cancelled, but for the time being make sure your car is test worthy to avoid the inconvenience and upset that test cancellation may cause.

Maybe better still, book your test through your Driving Instructor who will shoulder the burden of vehicle test worthiness, and offer the Examiner the reassurance of dual controls should he need them! You probably have enough to worry about on the day of the test then the reliability of your car!

Good luck!!!

T: 0800 3777 138 E: sharn@jsfdrivingschool.co.uk