Surrounded by a storm of many questions, doubts and concerns- bleaching procedures are still resorted to by innumerable people across the globe as a means to lighten their skin tone or to achieve an even skin tone.

Before we begin to judge and poorly project the practice, let us understand why?. Why is bleaching essential to some? With the changing notions and trends in the beauty industry, not everyone desires to attain a light or fair skin. People have gradually learned to accept and love their skin tone with grace. The fascination with “white” skin slowly seems to have reduced. Fair is not lovely always!

People resort to bleaching for various other purposes now. For many, it is the last measure to overcome issues with their skin tone or colour. It is not always to merely achieve a skin shade that is way lighter than their original skin shade!

People may bleach their skins to help them overcome some stubborn skin issues like tanning, pigmentation, birthmarks, unwanted hair etc. To some extent, bleaching the skin using chemicals helps to lighten these skin discolourations and evens out the colour of your skin.

Skin bleaching products come with their own set of risks. There can be no denying this fact. Some chemical constituents if the bleach can have adverse effects on the skin if not used as per instructions. Hence, it is essential to not choose the “let’s save some money” path and rather get your skin bleached by a professional.

A professional aesthetician would know the compositions of the bleach, the appropriate quantity and how to execute the entire bleaching process. Every individual, every skin type and tone is unique. It is hence of paramount importance to understand your skin and its concerns before you resort to any skin therapy.

If bleaching is essential and you choose to get it done regularly, one can definitely avoid using completely chemical laden bleaches and opt for natural, milder bleaches. They are effective and highly recommended because they have bare adverse effects on your skin. They can do wonders on sensitive skins that need bleaching. Some countries across the world have even banned chemical bleaches.

However, it is important to educate and understand the advantages and disadvantages of any beauty product before you decide to treat your skin with it. A professional salon with highly skilled and trained beauty therapists will be able to give you honest suggestions and advise a healthy beauty procedure. Believe in their advice.

Always check the products that go on your skin. Once you are loaded with all the information and understand the boons and banes of a particular beauty treatment- you will yourself find your answer whether the treatment is yay or nay!

The advent of hair colour was one of the best innovation in the mane department for the women of today. Now you no longer have to make peace with the hair colour you were born with. And with the ever-evolving techniques, you are getting more and more options and more and more styles to play with.

Celebrities are taking the hair game to a higher level. Nicki Minaj’s hair matches her outfit. Kim Kardashian one day has Auburn hair and the other it is ice blonde. People have since time immemorial looked up to celebrities for inspiration for the latest in fashion trends. And this is the best the hair industry has seen in a long time and more is yet to come.

Fashion bloggers are another tribe that influence the trends of the season, and they are also embracing the hair color craze with an aplomb. And with people of all age groups having access to social media, they ought to get influenced by the drift that drives this industry.

You are spoilt by the endless choices and hair color styles available in the marketplace today. Deciding to color your hair is one thing and deciding what colour or style is a different game altogether. Have you ever tried looking up for blonde hair colour options? The blonde colour itself has its own dictionary. The ice blonde is just making its presence felt, and in the meanwhile, hologram hair has already made a royal entrance. Becoming a blonde from a brunette is no longer a herculean task.

When more than 50 % of women over the age of 25 dye their hair then that is a very good percentage of women who are willing to experiment with their hair. And the hair care industry is growing by leaps and bounds to cater to the needs of this ever-growing market, this is the right time to give wings to your desires.

The right way to make your wish a reality is by heading to a professional salon where the hair experts will give you the right advice and the right guidance for the style and colour best suited to you. And if you happen to be in the Mushrif area then Beautiful Henna Centre is your best bet.

Why your brows are so vital and what difference do they make to your personality? Let’s explore the role that perfectly shaped eyebrows play in perfecting your look.Just like the hairstyle and haircut we sport, the shape and size of the eyebrows are also unique to each face. Perfectly shaped brows can take off years from your age and make you appear younger. Your eyebrow game hence needs to be on point!

Having neat brows helps you appear neat overall. Randomly grown bunch of eyebrow hair can exude a very messy look. It is best to get rid of the unattractive looking brows, growing unsystematically and sporadically, for a cleaner look and feel.

Perfect arches of your brow help in highlighting and drawing attention to the most appealing features on your face. They help in forming a symmetry, a well-balanced look. Well made eyebrows also aid in positively altering the appearance of your facial features. Chubbier cheeks can be made to appear slimmer and your eyes can be made to appear bigger merely by having well-shaped eyebrows.

Your sense of make-up may be great yet the most magical make-up tricks cannot glam up your look if your eyebrows are not well defined. If you are someone even with the basic sense of fashion and styling, you would know that your eyebrows have a drastic and dramatic impact on the make-up you wear. Attractive and precise eyebrows are a must have not only when you are sporting a no-makeup plain Jane look, they are also vital when your face is adorned with a generous amount of makeup.

Since now you know how eyebrows instantly fix and beautifully frame your face, reach out to beauty professionals of Beautiful Henna Centre to understand the perfect brow shape that will complement your face shape and features. Threading is the most popular technique used to give the perfect brow shape. With well shaped and well-defined eyebrows you will not just complete your look, you will totally rock it!

Henna is that gift of nature that thrives even in the harshest of climates. It is one plant that provides us with a lot of TLC without it having any of it at all. It grows in countries having drought-like weather with only occasional rainfall.

This plant that is considered auspicious in many cultures across the world is also an excellent product for the hair. All of us know that henna for hair is being used since time immemorial to add colour to our greying mane and also as a temporary tattoo (about which we have spoken in our other blogs) but this humble plant can do endless good things for your hair apart from just being the nature’s favourite hair dye.

With henna hair treatments available in good salons, when combined with varied ingredients, can yield excellent results and without being worried about the harmful effects of chemical-based products. Including henna in your hair care routine is a must and the reasons are listed below.

Some benefits of applying henna to your hair :

• Reduced hair fall:

Henna leaves when combined with mustard oil, is an excellent product to combat hair fall.

• Conditioner:

Curd when added to henna powder conditions the hair. Add a hair oil of your choice to this mixture and keep it on your hair for about an hour and wash it off with your favourite shampoo.

• Keep dandruff at bay:

You can bid adieu to the stubborn dandruff by adding fenugreek seeds soaked overnight and mustard oil to henna powder.Apply this mixture two to three times a week on your scalp to keep the embarrassing dandruff away.

• For that lion like mane:

Henna naturally contains properties that promote hair growth. Boil henna leaves with coconut and castor oil and apply to boost hair growth.

• Itch-free and clean scalp:

If you have an itchy scalp then this is the right product for you. The antimicrobial properties of henna when put together with Neem and Tulsi leaves will leave the scalp fresh and itch free.

• Damage control:

This is one stop cure for all types of damage caused to your hair. Whether it is split ends or dry hair, henna can cure everything. Goodness of eggs combined with henna is an effective tool to tackle damaged hair.

• Color:

Saved the best for the last. With all these products laced with chemical across the length and breadth of the markets across the world, this is one single product that nature has to offer to Color your hair. Soak the henna powder in tea water to get that rust tinge to your hair and if you are looking for a Color which is on the black side, then soak this exact same concoction in an iron skillet for over 24 hours and the results will be yours to see. The key to using these magic concoctions is to be consistent. Henna is one of the foremost products of the nature’s bounty that is best when it comes to hair care.

A hot oil massage is a fabulous method to show some love to your hair. While the most obvious advantage of a hot oil hair massage is the relaxation and calmness it provides, we list down below some hidden benefits of a hot oil hair massage.

Moisturises the hair:-

A deep hot oil massage helps to lock and even restore the moisture of your hair. It thereby reduces dryness leading to soft, nourished and healthy hair that are less brittle and more moisturised. A regular hot oil massage, especially in the extreme climates is a must to avoid dry and frizzy hair.

Moisturises the scalp:-

Hot oil helps your scalp to produce its own natural oil by stimulating the glands. A dry, flaky scalp often is a high potential element that causes dandruff. With sufficient oil and moisture in your scalp, the chances of dandruff are fairly reduced. Bye, bye flaky scalp!

Adds lustre:-

There is a reason they say “Never give up on your hair”. They will gradually stand up against all odds and shine!
With regular sessions of hot oil massage, the hair gradually begins to attain health and a natural shine. All the frizzy, dry, brittle hair are replaced with hair that are strong and nourished.

Impacts hair growth:-

A hot oil massage aids in stimulating the glands and increasing the circulation of blood in the scalp. This leads to the hair follicles receiving better nutrients thereby leading to faster and healthier hair growth. The massage on the scalp is also a great stress reliever.

Shields against the harsh sun:-

The sun is vital to life. It can be cruel too! Strong and harmful rays of the sun impact the hair negatively if you stay outdoors for long. The hair may become dry, damaged and frizzy. Devoid of moisture. The hot oil acts as a protective layer on your scalp and hair thereby preventing the damage the harsh UV rays of the sun can cause.

Now that you know all the magic a hot oil massage can do, it is time you treat your hair to it. The concept is simple- just the way your skin needs care from the pollutants, harsh weather and age, your hair too demands the same. The next time you indulge in a rejuvenation or beauty routine, begin from the hair! Begin with a hot oil hair massage! Life is too short to have damaged, insipid, boring hair…

A visit to a beauty salon, to help you glow with some facial, tops your checklist! An upcoming birthday, wedding, anniversary or reunion urge you to indulge in an elaborate beauty regime so that you can make heads turn at your special event.

However, pampering your face once in a blue moon leads to short-term benefits and results. It is essential to follow a regular and meticulous health routine for your face just like you follow a regular fitness routine for your entire body. A regular cleansing and relaxing routine for the face ensures it stays unblemished, youthful and glowing eternally. Who doesn’t wish to look sweet sixteen forever?

A deep soothing facial is one such skin care routine, that beauty experts recommend, to keep your face soft, supple and fresh! Basic or advance, a facial is laden with multiple benefits. It can be customised as per one’s skin type and hence it aptly deals with the particular concerns of the skin, thereby beautifying it. Mild acne, tan, pigmentation, dullness, dryness etc can be fixed with a relaxing facial.

An elaborate facial includes many stages of purifying the skin. How does an exquisite facial well-being of your skin? Cleansing the face helps in getting rid of the superficial traces of dust, makeup etc. Once the nature of your skin is evaluated, exfoliating it helps in scrubbing away the dead skin and opening up the pores for deep cleaning. Extraction of blackheads, whiteheads etc, that may have formed because of clogged pores or excess oil, is then performed. The cleansing, exfoliation and extraction process is followed by a long rejuvenating and relaxing massage. At the end of it a custom mask is applied, suiting your skin type to leave it hydrated and oozing with freshness!

Does this beauty routine not sound effective and comforting, both? It is an amazing way to unwind from one’s life’s routine tasks while treating your face to a reinvigorating therapy. A facial produces best results when performed by a professionally trained aesthetician at a beauty salon. If you are on a lookout for a well-equipped salon, skilled beauty professionals, top-notch cosmetic products and an appealing ambience in the Mushrif area of Abu Dhabi, then the Beautiful Henna Centre is where you need to be! Gift yourself a marvellous facial, because your skin needs a workout too!

Mention the word “massage” and you can already feel every cell of your body easing up. If the very thought of indulging in a rejuvenating body massage and spa can de-stress you, imagine how much the actual massage session would leave you relaxed. Long hours at the office, back-breaking chores at home, tiresome travels, exhausting sports activities- the reasons that tax your body are endless.

After days and days of drudgery in an urban life, you finally need to unwind and pamper yourself. Don’t you? And what better than to steal some moments of peace and let a professional give you a luxurious body massage.

Different people prioritise massage differently. For some it is a vital stress buster. For some it is just a means to achieve that forever glowing skin. For some it relieves pain and for some it is merely a way to loosen up a bit! Whatever be the reason, a massage or two is only going to benefit you.

Here’s how a body massage and spa benefits you:

Physically and psychologically, over a period of time, regular sessions of body massage help in maintaining one’s overall well being. For aeons, it has been a well-known fact that a deep body massage aids in relaxing a strained body. Not only does it relax the tissues of the body and de-stress it, to some extent it also helps in overcoming anxiety, panic, depression etc.

If advised by a medical practitioner, a massage can also help in the very crucial post-surgical rehabilitation. A body massage may assist in enhancing the flexibility in the body, joint movements, blood circulation, tissue regeneration, muscle relaxation, reduce swelling etc.

If you are an avid sportsperson, a fitness freak, an athlete or someone at that stage of life where a knee, hip or back frequently hurts- then a body massage is just so apt for you. A massage can help you heal, stay in motion, keep the muscle tension at bay, keep you flexible and rested. It helps you perform better at your sport, in your exercise routines and even your mundane chores that may seem so tough if your body is stiff and in pain.

Massages help detoxify. They help us get rid of the bodily wastes and blockages by restoring and improving the blood circulation along with the body’s metabolism.

Feeling tired and sick all the time? Massages are known to boost energy and immunity. They help in eliminating the feeling of fatigue, stimulate the energy zones of your body and help the body build resistance against illnesses.

A luxurious body massage that also acts as an anti-ageing remedy resulting in a youthful, glowing skin! What else can you ask for? Regular body massages tighten the skin and also keep it radiant.

Massage sessions are a blessing in this era of fast-paced and erratic lifestyles where generally people tend to overtire themselves. By now, you sure are looking forward to a soothing body massage and spa! If you are at Mushrif in Abu Dhabi, then the massage therapists at The Beautiful Henna Centre will leave no stone unturned to make your massage session a magical one!

However, with the changing times and evolving trends in the beauty industry, most people are fascinated by the idea of a hairless body! Women, especially, have increasingly developed a desire to have no visible hair on their hands, legs, torso etc. Removal of unwanted and excess hair is now considered imperative to acquire a youthful and radiant look. Apart from giving a pretty, neat and squeaky clean look, a smooth skin with no hair is definitely a style and beauty statement.

It is generally recommended to indulge in a waxing session at the hands of a trained professional in a beauty salon. However, if done skillfully and efficiently by a trained beautician, it feels less uncomfortable and has a long-lasting effect.

Apart from the fact that waxing out the unwanted hair from your body gives you the liberty to dress up in the apparels of your choice, there are many more deeper benefits of waxing that many of us may not be aware of. We list down a few benefits of waxing below:-

1. Waxing helps in exfoliating the skin. Along with the unwanted hair, the dead and dry skin is done away with and the pores are exfoliated. Skin feels even and fresh.
2. The texture of the skin improves. It becomes softer, cleaner and smoother.
3. A few waxes contain ingredients that benefit the skin – like aloe vera, chocolate, butter etc. These help in improving the texture and overall health of the skin.
4. Unlike the other harsh hair removal creams available in the market, wax is usually considered gentle on the skin. There are rare chances that it may cause an allergy, reaction, redness or irritation. Even if there is a break out (on a sensitive skin), it goes away in no time with almost negligible treatment.
5. Unlike shaving, waxing does not lead to any sort of cuts or bruises. It pulls out the hair from the root without hurting the skin.
6. Since the hair is pulled out from the root during a waxing session, your skin does not feel rough or have tiny prickly hair popping out within a few days. The effect of a waxing session lasts for long and the unwanted hair is gone for quite some time!
7. Even when the hair grows back, it is fine and soft. Not thick and rough like the ones that grow back after shaving. Hence, it causes very less or almost no irritation on the skin.

We, at the Beautiful Henna Centre in Mushrif, Abu Dhabi well understand these underlying benefits of waxing and hence provide the finest waxing services to you that are both cost and time effective.

If you ever want to revamp your look, the first thing you do is to run some tests and trials on your hair. Don’t you? You either cut it short or take the leap of faith and cut bangs or maybe add some color to it.  Life is ever changing and is constantly expecting new things from you. Your roles keep changing, from a student to a professional to maybe a wife or a mother and so on. With an evolving you, your hairstyles evolve. It is your job to keep boring hair at bay and keep the look of your hair forever exciting!

One person playing a major role here is your hairstylist. A good hair stylist is like the perfect chai you desire, he or she just has to be flawless at his/her job! It is important to have a hairstylist that understands you, your needs and understands the nuances of cutting and styling your hair. To an extent, your personality becomes your hairstylist’s responsibility.

About a decade ago, you just had to visit one salon to cater to all your needs. But now the hair industry has taken the world by storm. Colouring and styling is not a simple affair anymore.  And the amazing thing here is that in the worst of situations, if you do not like your new hairstyle or if you think that red is too bold for you, you can just cut your hair short and wait for it to grow back. What cannot be undone can be redone into something more mind-blowing! That is exactly why I said that hair is one of the marvels of the world.

Earlier only the Americans had the fortune of being labelled as a redhead, blonde or maybe a brunette. But now anyone can be anything, so why wait for a makeover? If you are in Mushrif, Abu Dhabi, you already know where to come for the perfect hair job – The Beautiful Henna Centre.

Every part of us deserves a TLC. What a refreshing facial is to the face, a manicure is to the hands and pedicure to our feet. And mind you, apart from aesthetic and refreshing properties, it provides great health benefits and overall well-being.

Four reasons why you should definitely get manicure and pedicure done regularly:

• De-stress

  Massages have always been known to relieve stress. The nerve endings on our hands and feet when massaged help in relieving both mental and physical stress. So manicures and pedicures are not only about fancy talons and there is more value to it.

• Improved blood circulation

  The entire process of getting a manicure and pedicure involves a lot of scrubbing and massaging. And this, in turn, helps in increasing our blood circulation. And an improved blood circulation most definitely relieves the aches and pains of our body. So next time you feel tired, drained or exhausted, it’s time to book your appointment with your manicurist.

• Healthier nails

  Our hands are exposed to many elements and hence require deep cleaning. Manicure and pedicures are a good way to stay away from fungal infections and ingrown nails. Ingrown nails, when treated well in time, do not pose much of a trouble, but if ignored can create a lot of unwanted havoc. So take a cue.

• Beautiful hands and feet

  They say you should save the best for the last. Cracks taken care of, dead skin gone, tan tackled, nails in perfect shape and that beautiful nail art of course, leaves your hands and feet looking alluring and admirable.

Not that anyone need reasons to pamper themselves, but for some of us who are a tad bit lazy I hope we have given you enough reasons to book that salon appointment right away and if you are in Abu Dhabi, in the Mushrif area, we will be more than happy to oblige.