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Famous Boxer Mohammed Ali once said to his doughter:
 
'' Everything that God made valuable in the world is covered and hard to get to.
 
Where do you find diamonds? Deep down in the ground covered and protected.
 
Where do you find pearls? Deep down at the bottom of the ocean covered up and protected in a beautiful shell.
 
Where do you find gold? Way down in the mine, covered over with layers and layers of rock. You've got to work hard to get to them."
 
He looked at his doughter with serious eyes and said: "Your body is sacred. You're far more precious than diamonds and pearls, and you should be covered too."
 
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In the Quran, God states:
 
Say to the believing men that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty: that will make for greater purity for them: And Allah is well acquainted with all that they do.
 
And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what (must ordinarily) appear thereof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty except to their husbands, their fathers, their husband's fathers, their sons, their husbands' sons, their brothers or their brothers' sons, or their sisters' sons, or their women, or the slaves whom their right hands possess, or male servants free of physical needs, or small children who have no sense of the shame of sex; and that they should not strike their feet in order to draw attention to their hidden ornaments. And O ye Believers! turn ye all together towards Allah, that ye may attain Bliss.
 
{ Chapter 24. An-Noor (The Light) }
 
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Muslim Women
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DUzkYR8L1A&feature=channel_video_title
 
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....Stop The (Eyeliner) Smudge....
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1] If you use pencil eyeliner, stick with waterproof formulas. If liquid liner is more your makeup M.O., get a quick-dry formula so you don’t blink newly applied liner all over your lids. If your eyeliner still flakes out on you, consider another culprit: Filmy undereye creams or lotions, which can seriously mess with lower lash liner.

2] Smooth a layer of primer all over your lids before you apply any makeup. Your eyeliner will adhere to it more easily than to your skin. Look for an oil-absorbing formula so the midday greasies can’t mess with your style.

3] Dark, dramatic liner on the lower lashes looks cool and edgy, but you run the risk of raccoon-eyes by lunchtime. Instead of drawing a solid line on your lower lid, use the liner to make a series of dashes in between your lashes. Gently smudge the dots together with your finger. You’ll get softly smoky definition, but with less chance of melting or smearing.

4] Put your liner on lock-down with a layer of powdered shadow in a matching color. Just dip an angled eyeshadow brush in the eyeshadow and then trace it over both top and bottom lines. Don't have a shadow to match that new hot fuchsia liner? A sheer face powder will get the job done.

{{Beauty: The 5 Essentials of Relaxed and Natural Hair Care}}
 
1. Cleansing
 
Cleanse your hair to remove things like product buildup, bacteria, dead cells, and other contaminants that can clog pores, hair follicles, and stunt your hair growth. Cleanse regularly (i.e. at least once a week) and with a product that’s formulated for your hair needs. There are many excellent shampoos/cleansers to choose from so take your pick. And when you do, here are a few suggestions:
 
Relaxed Hair: Relaxers drastically dry and alter the pH of your hair. So look for shampoos/cleansers that are specifically designed for “dry/damaged hair,” “color treated hair,” and/or “chemically treated hair.” These products will have special moisturizing and pH balancing effects- which will be very beneficial for relaxed hair.
 
Natural Hair: If you’re going to wash your hair daily, then pay special attention to the shampoo you use. Regular shampoos contain sulfates- which are very drying. So for daily cleansing, switch to a sulfate free shampoo. And another option is to start co-washing your hair (i.e. washing your hair with conditioner instead of shampoo).
 
** Bonus tip- You can go even further with caring for your relaxed hair by also using sulfate-free shampoos and co-washing. This is something a lot of natural haired women do- but it also works great for relaxed hair too!
 
2. Daily Moisturizing
 
Moisturizing combats dryness and makes hair more “elastic.” Elasticity is important because it prevents things like hair breakage and damage from everyday styling. Unfortunately, Black hair tends to be least elastic and the driest of all hair types. Now that doesn’t mean our hair is bad. It just means our hair is different- and needs a certain level of TLC. :) So it’s very important that we moisturize our hair daily- whether relaxed or natural. And when selecting a moisturizer, look for those that are “water-based.” Avoid those products with petroleum and mineral oil.
 
Relaxed Hair: Many relaxed hair women complain that using water-based moisturizers make their hair “frizzy” or less “sleek.” This is because water tends to make relaxed revert back to its curly or kinky state (Don’t you just hate when water and humidity mess up your nice straight ‘do?!). So to counteract this effect, just moisturize your hair at night before going to bed. Apply the moisturizer, set/wrap your hair, and allow it to dry overnight. This way you won’t have to worry about working with “wet” hair in the morning.
 
Natural Hair: Natural hair really gets to shine with water and water based products. So moisturize as often as you can (or need) during the day. I actually carry around a small spray bottle in my purse to mist my hair. And during these hot, dry summer days, I will actually spray my hair with moisturizer up to 3 times a day. It keeps my curls looking even hotter!
 
3. Deep Conditioning
 
Deep conditioning is important because it can significantly reverse the effects of daily styling and wear and tear. Now deep conditioning is different from regular conditioning because it involves using heat- which allows the conditioner to penetrate the hair shaft. So for deep conditioning relaxed and natural hair, make sure you have time (at least 25 minutes), a plastic shower cap, and a heat cap (or hair steamer). Deep conditioning should be done once a week (especially if your hair is relaxed) or it can be pushed to once every 2 weeks (if your hair is natural). And overall, there really isn’t a difference in what deep conditioning does to relaxed hair versus natural hair. The effect is the same and similar products/techniques can be used.
 
** Bonus tip: When deep conditioning, don’t skimp on the conditioner and make sure to really focus attention on your ends- the oldest and usually most damaged part of the hair.
 
4. Low Manipulation/Protective Styling
 
All hair goes through normal wear and tear. But the more you manipulate hair, the quicker it’s going to become damaged. This applies to both natural and relaxed hair. The less stress you put on hair by manipulating it with things like combing, brushing, and styling, the less likely it will become overly damaged. With relaxed and natural hair it’s best to use wide tooth combs and minimize brushing (brushing can actually lead to hair loss). And if you’re not aware of what protective styling is, it’s just simply when you don’t wear your hair out. Wearing your hair in a protective style means that the ends, the oldest part of the hair, are usually tucked away and protected from damages elements like weather and daily wear and tear. Below are a few protective styles you can try for relaxed versus natural hair. And feel free to mix and match. Bantu knots aren’t just for us natural ladies. Relaxed haired women can look just as hot with them too! ;)
 
Relaxed hair: Buns, ponytails, braids, weaves, wigs, etc…
 
Natural hair: Braids, two-strand kinky twists, braids, weaves, wigs, shrunken afros, etc…
 
5. Nightly Hair Wraps
 
And finally, let’s close with the biggie- wrapping your hair at night! As I wrote before, our hair (natural and relaxed) is the driest of most hair types and highly prone to damage. And one of the times our hair is most prone to damage is when we are rolling around in our sleep. The damage occurs because our pillowcases and linens (especially those cotton ones) literally suck moisture out of our hair. The linen fibers can also “catch” on our hair and cause breakage. So wrap your hair at night with a silk or satin scarf/cap. These types of wraps will help hold in hair’s moisture and are very effective at protecting your hair while you sleep- relaxed and natural.
 
Source: www.madamenoire.com
By Dr. Phoenyx Austin

Alicia Keys: Five Things I Know About Style
 
1) The outfit that works is the outfit that feels most comfortable. If you look in the mirror and something makes you uncomfortable, that thing will come back to haunt you later. What works is simplicity. If you’re unsure, simple is always the best way to go.
 
2) Some people have effortless style: I love Halle Berry, Gwen Stefani, Prince. They always look clean and fly. But honestly, all this stuff really doesn’t matter. All that matters is happiness and love. Getting too caught up in always looking good and being perfect only makes you shallow and unfulfilled.
 
3) I owe a lot to my stylist. He’s known me for years and has a natural feel for what makes me shine. Of course I’ve had plenty of fashion mistakes, but I’d rather focus on all the good things…
 
4) Armani is one of the best red-carpet designers. He knows how to make clothes that flatter a woman. I always feel totally comfortable, strong and unstoppable in his designs.
 
5) The most beautiful people are the ones whose glamour comes from within and shines to the outside. No amount of expensive outfits can do that for you! Find your own path – it’s not about pleasing anyone else.