When you are wearing pair of cowboy boots and jeans at the same time, you have an extremely important decision to make. It is a dilemma that has troubled cowboy boots wearers for years and still does so to this day. The dilemma we are talking about is whether you should have your jeans tucked inside your cowboy boots or have them outside.

To anyone who has never worn cowboy boots, that might seem like an extremely trivial matter. After all, what difference does it make whether jeans are inside or outside cowboy boots? Those nay-sayers might mock, but as all true cowboy boots wearers know, whenever you are wearing a pair of jeans, it is a decision that must not be taken lightly.

It could be argued that the choice of tucking jeans inside or not is a personal one. Whichever way pleases you the most and makes you feel great, then you should go for it and tell the fashion police to take a run and jump. However, there are also those who with no strong feelings either way but still want to wear jeans most appropriately with cowboy boots fashion-wise or for practical purposes. As such, here are some pointers as to how to make that decision.

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Whilst you may have a website for your psychology business that ticks all the boxes in terms of appearance, functionality, and conversion, unless prospects can find your website, the amount your business benefits from it is limited. This is why SEO is essential because research from the SEO experts at seoperthexperts.com.au has shown, SEO not only boosts website rankings on Google, but it can also bring other benefits to a business.

Let us start with the most obvious way in which SEO can help your psychology business and that is improved search engine rankings. In a world where the internet plays an ever-increasing role, it is a fact that the majority of your potential clients are online. There they search for products and services, and if they are looking for a psychologist, Google is most likely going to be the first place they start their research.

They will probably search for ‘psychologist’, and that search is also likely to have the local area in which they live. This is due to the fact that most people are looking for a local solution, especially for service like psychology. With SEO, the chances of your website appearing on the first page, and better still, in one of the top three positions, makes a huge difference as to how much traffic your website will receive.

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For anyone who is considering eye surgery, the main options are Lasik eye surgery and Lasek eye surgery, and unless you see those both written down, they sound pretty much like the same thing. The fact is, despite them sounding so alike, there are differences between them, and more importantly, differences with regards to which patients are suitable for each of them.

Let us start by explaining what those two very similar sounding acronyms, stand for. LASIK eye surgery stands for Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis, and Lasek stands for Laser Assisted Sub-Epithermal Keratectomy. Having just typed all that out, and if you have ever tried to say all that, we think you’ll agree whoever thought up those acronyms deserves a medal.

If we start with Lasik eye surgery, it has been around since the 1990s, and it has helped to correct the vision of more people around the world than any other type of laser eye surgery. Literally millions of those who previously had to use glasses or contact lenses to correct their vision, no longer have to wear them.

If you undergo Lasik eye surgery the process starts with anaesthetic eye drops being administered into your eye, and then the surgeon will put a speculum in place to keep your lids open, and a suction ring to prevent eye movement.

The actual laser surgery starts with the surgeon using a calibrated laser to create a flap on your cornea. Then, with you staring at a target ahead of you, a computer-controlled laser will alter the shape of your cornea. This is what adjusts your vision and thus negate the need for glasses or contact lenses.

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More and more people are warming up to the idea of Botox parties – gatherings of people in a home environment to have a bit of fun, then getting Botox. Some medical professionals are entirely for the idea, while others refuse to be a part of it. Below, we run through the pros and cons of Botox parties so you can make an informed decision before you host or attend one.

The Advantages of a Botox Party

• More confidence, fewer nerves
  Many people get the jitters when they find themselves in a medical clinic. These nerves can be enough to put anyone off getting Botox – even if they desperately want it. If you attend or host a Botox party, you’re among friends, and you feel more confident to get the process underway.

• Your friends are getting Botox too
  There is often a stigma associated with getting Botox because we’ve all seen the frozen faces of celebrities with botched Botox online. However, it can be quite a confidence-boosting procedure – and one that’s even more rewarding when you get to have it with your friends.

• You can hire professionals
  You can employ Botox nurses and doctors to come to your home and administer Botox. Before you do, ensure they have the appropriate documentation and are trained professionals. In Australia, only qualified medical professionals can administer Botox with a prescription.

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You can notice a significant difference to your skin by using natural skin care products, but did you know a bristle brush can also be of assistance? Dry-brushing, a simple natural skin care technique, may be more beneficial than you think.

What is Dry-brushing and How Do You Do It?

Dry-brushing is the process of brushing your entire body from top to toe to remove dead and dry skin. However, it’s not as traumatising as it sounds. All you need to do is purchase a natural bristle brush and take it into the bathroom with you. Stand naked in the bath or shower, with the water off, and start brushing your body from your feet upwards. Brush in the direction of your heart to make it more effective, and go over the same area more than once.

As you reach sensitive areas of your body, such as your breasts, be gentle with your skin. Once you have finished, you can then turn the shower on and let your blood circulation improve through a fresh layer of skin. Once you are out of the shower, pat yourself dry and apply your favourite organic skin care product to retain that supple, soft, and smooth skin.

What are the Benefits of Dry brushing?

Skin care experts recommend that you dry-brush your body at least once per day, but why? What are the benefits? There are more than you think.

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If you have ever been on the fence about getting Botox injections, thinking you’d be one of the “few” who does, then think again. Botox has long been a popular way in which to drink from the fountain of youth, smoothing out those fine lines and wrinkles and boost your self-esteem. The general population has already jumped onboard the FDA-approved bandwagon, but what about celebrities?

Celebrities need to maintain a particular image – one that makes them look as young as they always did, no matter how much time has passed. Botox injections can help them achieve this look – but were you aware of who swears by their use? Check out these celebrities below.

Robin Wright

Known for her roles in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Everest, and Blade Runner 2049, Robin Wright is one of the few celebrities who has opened up about her Botox use. Robin receives Botox injections twice a year, preferring to get one unit as opposed to around the average number of 10. Robin says her Botox injections are just to “take the edge off”.

Jenny McCarthy

Jenny McCarthy’s career as a celebrity began in 1993 when she first posed as a nude model for Playboy Magazine. She then hosted a game show on MTV before appearing in movies such as Scream 3, Santa Baby, and Diamonds. She is more well known, however, for her role as an activist, believing vaccinations cause autism.

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Applying nail polish correctly isn’t a case of just making sure you stay within the lines. It takes the correct amount of preparation, a steady hand, and plenty of patience. Here is how you can apply your nail polish for a perfect finish.

The first step is to ensure you remove any old nail polish. Use a non-acetone nail polish remover and follow this up by trimming, filing, and smoothing your nails. Doing so before you paint your nails ensures you are happy with the shape of your nails as well as the polish itself. It may also be beneficial to push back your cuticles to make sure you can brush on as much polish onto your nails as possible.

If you’re not as steady with a nail polish brush as you’d like to be, and you wouldn’t mind spending a little less time removing it from your surrounding skin, then applying a light coat of petroleum jelly to the skin around your nail is a good idea. This provides a barrier for your skin, ensuring if you do happen to get a little polish on your skin, it comes off quickly.

Once you’ve carried out your nail preparation, it’s time to apply a base coat. This base coat is essential as it gives your nails strength while allowing your nail polish to last just that little bit longer. Once this has dried, you can now apply your first coat of nail polish.

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Finding beauty tips for contouring that are easy to understand is challenging. As there are so many different tutorials online for different face shapes, it can be difficult to know whether someone’s advice is going to suit your particular needs. However, if you follow these beauty tips below, you can rest assured the final result once you’ve finished contouring is something of which you can be proud.

Here’s how to contour for the best results.

What You Need:

If you’re staring aimlessly at the many different foundation options in a department store, it’s obvious you need some help. The first step to achieving the perfect contour is by making sure you have three different types of foundation:

• 1x your skin tone
• 1x two shades lighter
• 1x two shades darker

If you’re not sure what shades you require, ask a store assistant for help. They are bound to know their products well enough to help you select the best ones. You will also need translucent powder and a brush or beauty blender, but you may find you prefer using clean fingers.

Step 1: Begin Outlines

The first of the four essential beauty tips for achieving the perfect contour is beginning your outlines. This step is following on from the initial layer you applied of your base foundation. You will need to use the darker foundation and trace lines down where your cheekbone begins to hollow out, along your temples, your nose ridges, and chin line. In essence, any defining part of your face can benefit from the contour effect. (more…)

Not everyone is blessed with luscious and radiant skin that never dries out regardless of the season. However, by following our beauty tips below, you can fight back against dry skin – at any time of the year.

Use Moisturiser After Showering and Washing

Water, especially hot water, dries out your skin more than you think. To stop washing and showering from becoming a significant problem, make sure you always have plenty of moisturiser on hand. It seems like a given, but you’d be surprised how many people forgo regular moisturising, choosing only to use it when their skin is dry. Prevention is key. Apply moisturiser after you dry yourself after a shower, and even after you wash your hands.

Be Selective with Products

Some products you use on your skin tend to dry it out more than others. If you are looking for a product specifically for rehydrating your skin, select a cream rather than a lotion. Lotions, in general, can irritate your skin more than hydrating it. One of the most common beauty tips for stopping dry skin is to opt for products with either shea butter, olive oil, or jojoba oil in the ingredient list. However, if it features mineral oil or glycerin, these can help to relieve dry skin as well.

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