The Look That Men Find Most Attractive

Well this is refreshing: It turns out, both men and women find women more attractive when they have less makeup on, according to a new study published in The Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology.

For the study, researchers recruited 44 women to model for photographs. They presented the models with a wide range of makeup and asked them to apply it as if they were going out for the night. The models were photographed pre- and post-makeup application.

Then these photos were altered to create 21 pictures of each woman with various amounts of makeup on and presented to 44 observers (22 male, 22 female). The observer could move through the images smoothly, seeing a gradual increase and decrease in makeup. Then they were asked to choose which version of each woman was the most attractive to them, which version they thought would be the most attractive to men, and which version they thought would be most attractive to women.

Interestingly, women preferred a bit more makeup than men did (but not much). But here's the major news: The models put on over 30 percent moremakeup than any observer found attractive, which was also more than what any observer thought others would find attractive. So chances are, you're overdoing it on the makeup front.

Both men and women thought that other people would prefer more makeup than they themselves preferred—so apparently, we think we're in the minority if we prefer a more natural look. And both sexes assumed that men would prefer more makeup than the women would; in reality, the opposite was true.

Well, there it is—when it comes to makeup, less really is more. So, if you're piling on products to please anyone other than yourself, you might want to use that old jewelry trick and take one thing off before you leave the house.

How to Get Long Hair ASAP

Pixie cuts, bobs and shoulder length hair can perfectly frame a face, but when it comes time to grow out strands for a new style, the wait can be a long one. we’ve got the 411 on how to get long hair. Read on for the fastest way to grow your tresses, sans extensions.

Adjust Your Diet
“A healthy diet that incorporates a mix of protein and nutrients can improve the condition of your hair,” says Celebrity Hairstylist and NYC Salon Owner Julien Farel. He explains that balanced eating keeps follicles strong and hair from breaking easily. Dr. Gervaise Gerstner, MD, a board-certified NYC Cosmetic & Medical Dermatologist, advises to incorporate omega-3 oils. “I recommend salmon or supplements. Nuts are a good source, too, especially almonds.”

…But Don’t Over Do It
Dr. Gerstner says it’s important to keep weight stable and not yo-yo diet, as hair can be affected by extreme regimen changes, in addition to stress and hormone levels.

Get Smart About Styling
It’s well known that heat can hurt hair, so limiting the use of a flat iron to three times a week is best, says Dr. Gerstner. She also advises the limitation of sunlight (as it can strip the hair) and blow drying, adding, “A weekly deep conditioner masque is a good idea to keep hair as healthy as possible.” According to Farel, many hair care products include the same ingredients as detergents, so it is vital to choose wisely.

Try Vitamins and Conditioning Ingredients
“Phytantriol, arginine and fish oil, and biotin aid in the production of enzymes and hormones which can help stimulate hair growth,” says Farel, who suggests his “hero” product: Julien Farel Haircare Restore. The cleanse-treat-condition formula is designed to push regenerating anti-aging ingredients, like hyaluronic acid, deeper into the follicle, scalp and hair, which helps prolong the hair’s growth phase.

Dr. Gerstner recommends the use of supplements like Viviscal, which include biotin, vitamin C, and a special complex of shark powder known as AminoMar, to help aid hair growth and scalp stimulation.

Take It Easy
Because stress can affect hair, Dr. Gerstner recommends weekly deep tissue massages to relax body and mind. “The adrenals pump out extra cortisol when we are stressed, which leads to acne, skin inflammation, and possible hair disorders,” she says.

Or, you can always take some time off. “Your hair is a reflection of how you feel,” says Farel. “If you are healthy, or on vacation, your hair looks great, shiny and is easy to style.”

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SHOCKING: How Ex-Army chief Ihejirika and Ex-Gov Modu Sheriff sponsored Boko Haram_ Falana

Yesterday, a former governor of Borno state, Mr. Modu Sheriff addressed a press conference at Abuja where he attempted to play on the collective intelligence of Nigerians by denying any link with the dreaded Boko Haram sect. He was apparently reacting to his indictment by Rev Stephen Davis, the international negotiator engaged by the federal government to dialogue with the Boko Haram sect to secure the release of the abducted Chibok girls. In his press conference Mr. Sheriff claimed that he only met the late Mohammed Yussuf, the leader of the Boko Haram sect after he had been arrested by the army.

As the Chief Security Officer in Borno State at the material time the ex-governor should open up on the circumstances of the extra judicial killing of Muhammed Yusuff and his father-in-law, Alhaji Kuba. More importantly, Mr. Sheriff should explain to Nigerians the basis of the appointment of Alhaji Buji Foi, a boko haram leader as the Commissioner of Religious Affairs in Borno State. He resigned from the Sheriff government before joining the Boko Haram sect. He too was extra-judicially killed after his arrest by the soldiers. Before the revelation of Rev. Davis, the Goodluck Jonathan Administration had set up the Ambassador Usman Galtimari Panel to investigate the genesis of the insurgency in the North East. 

The Presidential Panel found inter alia: “Findings The Report traced the origin of private militias in Borno State in particular, of which Boko Haram is an offshoot, to politicians who set them up in the run-up to the 2003 general elections. The militias were allegedly armed and used extensively as political thugs. After the elections and having achieved their primary purpose, the politicians left the militias to their fate since they could not continue funding and keeping them employed. With no visible means of sustenance, some of the militias gravitated towards religious extremism, the type offered by Mohammed Yusuf.

Nigeria’s ex-Army Chief Ihejirika and Governor Messrs Sheriff are Boko Haram Sponsors_Stephen Davis insist

Rights activists and lawyers have urged the Nigerian government to immediately investigate allegations by a government-appointed negotiator naming former Chief of Army Staff, Azubuike Ihejirika, and former governor of Borno State, Modu Sheriff, as chief sponsors of Islamist insurgent group, Boko Haram. The Australian hostage negotiator, Stephen Davis, who was helping the Nigerian government to secure the release of the over 200 girls kidnapped by Boko Haram militants, reaffirmed his earlier claim that Messrs Sheriff and Ihejirika, were top facilitators of sect that has been blamed for the death of over 4,000 Nigerians since it took up arms 2009. Mr. Davis spoke in an interview with New York-based Sahara Reporters.

Lanre Suraju, the Chairman of the anti-corruption group, the Civil Society Network Against Corruption, CSNAC, said the International Criminal Court, ICC, should be immediately invited to investigate the allegation and commence the prosecution of Messrs, Ihejirika and Sheriff immediately. He said the number of deaths attributed to Boko Haram in Nigeria qualifies the situation as genocide. He said the allegation was even more indicting as it was made by a government-appointed negotiator. He said Mr. Iherijika was merely trying to divert attention by accusing the former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasri El-Rufai, of being a Boko Haram commander. He said the failure of Mr. Ihejirika to back the allegation with evidence, when he was the army chief, showed that he might be culpable of the allegation. Similarly, human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, said President Goodluck Jonathan should immediately refer those fingered to the Special Prosecutor of the ICC as any investigation undertaken by the government could be muddled by political interests. He also said that the government should not treat this allegation as it has treated previous allegations and findings on the sponsors of Boko Haram. “It would be recalled that the Ambassador Usman Galtimari Committeee on insurgency in the north east zone set up in 2011 by President Jonathan had recommended the prosecution of “some politicians who sponsored, funded and used the militia groups that later metamorphosed into Boko Haram.” In a White Paper issued on the report of the Committee the