The GLAM Life

In the U.S., it’s easy for us to follow trends. They are on every talk show, in every magazine and in every blog. But what about the rest of the world? Do women from around the globe have any secrets we need to be following?

India

Lustrous locks are not uncommon in India.  Many Indians believe hair should be thick, long and shiny. How do you achieve it? Hot oil treatments! Oiling the hair is a very common practice in India. You can use coconut oil, olive oil, almond oil or jojoba oil. Heat the oil up until it is warm, and apply vigorously to the scalp and throughout the hair.  Make sure to apply a small amount at a time, and in sections. Let sit in the hair for one day or overnight, and then wash. Your hair will shine and you will have less frizz!

Korea

Korean women have beautiful skin. It is taut and they have clear complexions. Part of the reason for this is the way they wash their faces! Women in America are used to using circular motions when washing the face. Korean women use outward and upward motions while washing their face, which keeps the skin taut and prevents wrinkles.

Brazil

We all know what Brazilian women are famous for! They get those famous bikini bodies ready by exfoliating with ground coffee. Coffee helps stimulate the blood vessels and helps smooth and plump the skin. Use ground coffee with a little bit of moisturizer or body wash and start massaging into problem areas with a circular motion.  Bye Bye cellulite, hello beach!

Ivory Coast

Women from the Ivory Coast know that the best moisturizer doesn’t come from a bottle, but from a tree! Shea butter is an amazing moisturizer that can be used on the body, face or hair. Shea butter can help prevent stretch marks, cracked skin and acne!

China

Chinese women know that clear skin is healthy skin. That’s why they use the abundance of rice available to help keep them beautiful! Rice water can be made at home using Chinese rice that has been soaked in bottled water for 20 minutes. Strain the water, and dip a washcloth in it. Then, apply it to your face for 10 minutes. The result is a clear complexion and anti-aging.

The women of the world have discovered great beauty tips that you can try no matter where you live. The planet is a small place. Being glamorous together makes us that more connected.