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Best Cases for Your iPhone 6
The iPhone has become the staple smartphone for today’s generation and has risen up to become the most popular and most successful phone as well. Its latest incarnation, the iPhone 6, offers whole new features and an entirely new look compared to its predecessors. The new look and body of the phone would now allow iPhone 6 users to buy different sets of cases for the phone. To help you get started on shopping for your iPhone 6 cases, here are some cases we believe are best for your phone.
Spigen Neo Hybrid Case
One of the more durable, yet stylish cases available, the Neo Hybrid offers superior shock absorption with the form-fit shape that’s not too bulky.
Verus
Although thin, this case is as tough as it gets. It has a rubber edge to prevent it from slipping out of the hand and for extra impact absorption. It also comes in a leather design for extra style and luxury.
Maxboost
Simplicity is the best asset of this iPhone case. It’s a round cover with round edges and comes in many stylish colors.
OtterBox
When it comes to cushioning and impact resistance, nothing comes closer to the OtterBox. This case is best for those who are often active and would need the extra protection the phone needs. It’s a little thick though, which may be a turn-off for some people.
Speck CandyShell
The glossy finish of this case makes it one of the smoothest cases for the iPhone 6. It can easily slip into pockets and out of your hand. Yet, it’s also made out of tough materials to help cushion impacts together with rubber edges.
LUVVITT Clearview
As the name suggests, this case allows a clear view of the iPhone’s body. Aside from a clear view design, the case is perfectly formed to mimic the shape of the iPhone 6. That’s why it makes it look like your iPhone is naked yet still has some sort of protection.
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It’s Time to Take the James Bond Shower
5 Surprising Benefits of Taking Cold Showers
Have you ever tried taking a really cold shower? Then you’re familiar with the bracing sensation of the icy cold water pouring over your showerhead down to your just-warm skin. Sure, it can give you the chills and numbing sensation, but taking the so called ‘James Bond Shower’ – or freezing cold shower – can actually provide some amazing benefits not just on your skin, but on your entire body as well.
- Boosts Alertness and Energy. Stepping into a cold shower will really shock anybody. But this shock will also give you the energy boost that you need through a deep breathing response. This response is what increases our oxygen intake and keeps us feeling warm throughout the bath. With this, our heart rate also increases, releasing a good amount of blood throughout the body and giving us a dose of energy that we need to last throughout the day.
- Refines Skin and Hair. If you’re looking into more a natural way of maintaining the appearance of your skin and hair, then we suggest that you make taking cold showers a habit. Unlike hot shower, cold shower aids in tightening the pores and cuticles, preventing them from being clogged with dirt. When it comes to haircare, taking a cold shower aids in increasing your hair follicles’ ability to grip the scalp, resulting to a hair that looks stronger and healthier.
- Improves Circulation and Immunity. Taking cold showers is also believed to improve blood circulation in your organs, combatting skin- and heart-related problems. When cold water hits your body, its ability to get blood circulating helps your arteries in pumping blood more efficiently, thereby boosting your heart health, lowering blood pressure, clearing blocked arteries and improving your immune system.
- Eases Stress. Had a rather stressful day? Then try jumping into a cold shower to relieve your stress. Cold showers are believed to promote an increased tolerance not just to stress, but to certain diseases as well. Some studies also showed that the cold stimulus triggered an increase in glutathione, making the remaining antioxidants perform at their optimal levels.
- Relieves Depression. Other than easing stress, taking cold showers – or cold hydrotherapy – is also believed to relieve depression. The intense impact of the cold water into the skin sends electrical impulses to the brain, producing an anti-depressive effect that boosts one’s mood.
Turning off the heat on your shower may not sound appealing to you, but these benefits are already enough to make you want to take some cold plunge on a daily basis.
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From Scrawny to Brawny: 5 Fashion Tips for Skinny Men
While you may think that skinny fellas have it easy in the wardrobe department, in reality, they also struggle in finding clothes that perfectly fits and flatters their built. Though most garments are made with slender guys in mind, the pieces often accentuate their slim bodies a little too much. The good thing is there are some good fashion rules that a skinny guy like you can follow to make your navigation in the world of getting dressed a lot easier.
- Ditch the Vertical Stripes. While it can make you taller, wearing vertical stripes can make you look much thinner. Vertical stripes are perfect for short, heavy men who want to look tall and thin. So for slender guys like you, opt for pieces set in wide and horizontal stripes.
- Go With White. White can be a promising colour if you’re thinking of making your built fuller, and only slim men are lucky enough to wear this peaceful colour from head-to-toe. So pack up your dark coloured pieces and fill up your wardrobe with white to enhance your look and physique.
- Wear Shoulder Pads. Shoulder pads aren’t just for women, they also work wonders in enhancing a man’s physique. They help in defining your shape and shoulder bone, while adding some extra bulk. Just remember to go for light or medium shoulder pads, since the heavy types can make you look a lot bulkier and massive.
- Put on Some Layers. Layering isn’t just a technique for women, it’s a fashion trend that even men can use to make themselves look fuller. Just wear a statement shirt under your favourite blazer, sweater or coat, wrap up a cravat around your neck and you’re good to go.
- Opt for Altered Pants. Going with fitted pants will only make you look thinner. Instead, get a pair of comfort-fit and have it altered by your tailor. Ask your tailor to taper your pants around the calf area to get that perfect fit. Also, your pants should be fitting around your waist and thighs, but not on the calf.
Finding clothing pieces that fit and flatter you can be quite difficult, especially if you have a rather slender built. But by keeping these fashion tips in mind, you’ll now be able to pick the right clothes for you and turn your scrawny frame into a brawny one.
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5 Worst Products to Apply on Your Hair
We all get to experience bad hair days, and sometimes, its exact cause is impossible to pinpoint. It could be due to hair styling mistakes, the humidity in the air, or it could also because of continuous use of harsh products. Luckily, you can easily remedy the latter by simply avoiding them. Check your stash and see if any of your hair essentials fall into these categories. Do your hair a little favour and get rid of those damage-causing products from your stash.
- Silicone-Based Products. Although it can create an illusion of shinier and healthier hair, constant use of silicone-based products can dry out your strands from the inside. Yes, it gives you that sleek, shiny finish, but that same product also prevents the real nutrients from penetrating into the hair shafts. A better alternative, use silicone-free products like Aesop Shine to add both shine and nutrients to your hair over time.
- Alcohol-Based Products. Alcohol has long been known as a drying ingredient, not only to the skin but for the hair as well. This is the reason why expert hairstylists recommend ditching the styling mousses and spray gels with high alcohol content. To keep your hair in place without drying it out, use alcohol-free hairspray or styling gel, like L’Oréal Paris EverStyle Alcohol-Free Strong Hold Defining Gel.
- Protein-Based Conditioners. Using conditioners fortified with protein is actually alright, as long as the product contains other essential hair vitamins. Using conditioners that contain too much protein will eventually make your hair lose its natural elasticity, causing split ends and hair brittleness. Look for conditioners that contains both protein and moisturizer like Korres Aloe and Dittany Conditioner. This product is perfect for hydrating and strengthening your hair with its equal amount of moisturizer and protein.
- Products with Paraben. Since paraben is used to kill bacteria in some water-based solutions, they are naturally dangerous to the human cells. This is why most beauty experts recommend using products that are labelled as ‘paraben-free’.
- Coal Tar- and Zinc Pyrithione-Rich Products. These ingredients may help you in dealing with your dandruff problems, but these active properties can also be incredibly harsh on the scalp and surrounding skin. For a more nourishing alternative, use Leonor Greyl Bain Traitant a la Propolis to manage your itchy dandruff sans the skin irritating effects.
Most hair products can really help us get healthier mane, but there are also some that do the exact opposite. So the next time you shop for your haircare products, make sure to read labels and steer clear from those that belong to the aforementioned categories. Be a smart shopper and you’re guaranteed to get healthier and lovelier locks.
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Get Your Rapunzel Hair
5 Tricks to Grow Your Hair Faster
We all have those days where we stare at the mirror and just wish that our hair grow faster. Other than sporting a wig, there’s just nothing that we can do to instantly get long, gorgeous, shiny strands. But down feel down just yet, since there are still a few things that you can do to help your hair grow faster and get that Rapunzel-like hair that you want.
- Get a Haircut. It may sound contradictory, but getting regular trims is necessary in encouraging faster and healthier hair growth. We understand that you want to grow your hair, but not cutting it regularly will only cause dry and split ends to occur. So visit your hairdresser now and let him snip off your strands.
- Take Vitamins. Sticking to a healthy, well-balanced diet is a good way to encourage hair growth, but it doesn’t mean that you should skip the essential vitamins altogether. To get longer and stronger hair, experts recommend taking biotin. This supplement will aid in revving up the production of your dormant follicles, giving you fuller and stronger hair later on.
- Use the Right Products. Other than your diet and salon schedules, the quality of the haircare products that you use also plays an important role in achieving longer and stronger strands. Stylists advise using products that are specifically designed to moisturize and strengthen your hair. Also, don’t forget to massage your scalp every time you shampoo and condition your hair, as it helps in promoting good blood supply into your hair, making it stronger as it grows.
- Apply Heat Protection Sprays. Since you’re planning to grow out your hair, it’s important that you always use a heat protectant spray on times that you’ll use heated styling tools. Also, avoid pulling your hair back into tight buns or ponytails to avoid hair breakage and putting too much stress on your scalp. If you still decide to wear your hair back, choose loose styles that won’t tug your hair.
- Eat Right. Apart from being beneficial for your body health, eating right can also work in favour of your hair health. Skipping on your meals, or not eating enough protein-rich foods will only cause your hair to grow weaker and slower.
Getting longer and stronger hair doesn’t solely rely on the hair products that we use. Living a healthy lifestyle and properly grooming your hair also plays a vital role in achieving gorgeous strands. So do keep the aforementioned tricks in mind, and you’ll definitely get the long, lovely locks that you want.
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What to Expect at the National Day Parade
Singaporeans are excited for the celebration of the nation’s 50th independence. People are specifically hopeful to participate for this year’s National Day Parade. The tickets to the golden jubilee are already available.
The tickets are only limited so people better get their tickets if they want to experience the golden jubilee first-hand. For those who want to enjoy the parade at the comforts of their homes, they have to expect a great show. Here are some things that we can expect for this year’s National Day Parade:
- Tribute: National Day Parades will not be the same without LKY but this year, we will still enjoy his presence through the prepared tribute. LKY surely wants us to move on and be joyful that we reached this far.
- Aerial Show: The Black Knight’s special show will be a marvel to watch. The special line-up prepared by Black Knight will represent the five ideals of LKY in founding Singapore – equality, justice, progress, peace and democracy.
- Theme Song: There will be another song aside from “Home”. This year, Dick Lee is back with his song “Our Singapore”. We will hear it soon and we still have time to memorize the lyrics and sing along.
- Fun Pack: Every household here shall get a Fun Pack. Fun Pack includes commemorative items, snacks, interactive items, nostalgic items and publications. This year will be different. We do not need to rush and ambush the volunteers just to get some.
The National Day Parade will be held at Padang and The Float at Marina.
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Viber Localized Singapore Expressions
We are social beings. If we are not together, we find ways to communicate and communicating now seems to be more fun than ever. We can now use different private messaging platforms to communicate. As long as there is internet, talks will not end.
If in this case we are using Viber, we will be delighted to know that Viber now localized and released expressions. Viber released sticker packs called Singapore Shiok and Fun in Singapore. The new sticker packs feature local expressions.
The collection gives us everything that we need in order to express our feelings and thought freely. The collection features Singlish expressions that include popular activities here and popular locations. With these stickers, we can have full, meaningful and lively conversations.
Many locals commend Viber’s localization. Viber is significantly putting their time and effort in localizing their stickers to offer users genuine local experience. Viber is also thinking of releasing special SG 50 stickers in commemoration for the nation’s 50th anniversary. The two new sticker packs are free and downloadable at Viber’s Sticker Market. We can give this a try. This will surely bring out the best experience.
Apart from our place, Viber also released other stickers that represent local celebrations like the Rio Carnival in Brazil or Water Festival in Myanmar. Last year, Viber’s World Cup stickers became popular. This kind of effort is much appreciated by locals. Viber should continue this and they will surely prosper.
We can say that Viber’s localizing is successful regardless of the locality or the market. Chatting has never been this fun!
