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Beautiful Women

Saturday, October 9th, 2010

Every year, there are at least a half dozen or more lists of Beautiful Women. Different magazines trumpet sirens from the TV, film and music industries. Surprisingly, an infamous political pundit was added to the list, Ann Coulter. Of course she is blond, lithe and explodes the myth of beauty without brain.

What was surprising about the nomination though was how people overlooked the accolade considering that Ms. Coulter is over age 40. That seems to be a recurring theme in celebrity circles, giving kudos to attractive women who fall into the “cougar” category. Under age 40 women are apparently a dime a dozen, whereas older women are standouts against stereotypes when beautiful.

Stunning mature women include Heidi Klum, Demi Moore, Halle Berry, Sandra Bullock, Janet Jackson, Salma Hayek, Jennifer Lopez, Stevie Nicks, Jennifer Anniston, Mary J. Blige and others who have gracefully retained their allure through the years. What makes women beautiful is forever in the eye of the beholder. Some women have classic attraction while others are unique, stepping outside of the voluptuous physique mold with its ample upper proportions.

Unique women have stepped into the limelight of beauty through the years to undermine the notions of what men find attractive. Tina Fey or Condoleezza Rice anyone? In fact, the “Saturday Night Live” parody featuring Janet Jackson as the former Secretary of State, had the gap in Ms. Rice’s smile as a seductive grin above a precarious bosom with buttons unfastened. Speaking of a quirky, seductive gap-toothed smile, there is always Madonna, who continues to have legions of fans give her credit for steadfast fitness and beauty from head to toe.

A perfect smile or face isn’t always the winner of hearts and attention. In music, the singer-songwriter Jewel, for instance, has the distinctly imperfect smile to match her mesmerizing vocals. When she smiles, of course her smile is not perfect, but it fits perfectly, and just as beautiful.

Another beauty with a face not perfect as defined by society is Barbra Streisand. Barbara Streisand has graced the public with her phenomenal talents in the music industry, on stage, in films and on TV. Her talent has captivated audiences the world over. Classic films and songs, like “The Way We Were”, are showstoppers that give audiences pause to appreciate beautiful things about life and relationships. While it’s true that Ms. Streisand does not fit the stereotype of classic beauty, her attractiveness, like her voice, transcends. What people find beautiful is part physical, but also deeper. Her duet with Donna Summer, also a mature beauty, “Enough is Enough”, for example, was a powerhouse anthem long before duets featuring Beyonce and Lady Gaga. Streisand’s “Superman” cover album, for example, could easily be placed among the racks alongside today’s half dressed songbirds and come out ahead as sexy but tasteful.

Talented women have captivated the attention of men the world over. Like a buffet with something to tempt everyone, beautiful women are everywhere. You should also look at this list of the top ten most beautiful women of all time.

Hair Loss and Self-confidence

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

Although my dad had a receding hairline, I never believed hair loss would happen to me. My hairline begun receding shortly before my thirtieth birthday. I was frightened and in denial that I was losing my hair. I even started losing hair on the rear of my head.

For the first time in my life, I felt old. I felt like the best years of my life were behind me. I even ceased seeing girls. My love life was nearly non-existent. There was one girl I had been dating casually and even though I liked her, I just stopped returning her calls. I realised that I hadn’t found the woman of my dreams with a full head of hair so there was no way I was going to find somebody with my growing bald spot. I was too dismayed to even try having a loving relationship.

Hair loss transformed me in to a dismayed loner, I was always a confident and socialable guy. I was determined to get the problem addressed and began searching for a remedy. I tried plenty of hair loss treatments that are available in the counter. I have tried every single treatment and solution accessible from the chemist, nothing worked. After that, I just stopped trying for a while. It was a real low point in my life. I even stopped going out with my friends, I was so lonely.

As Luck Would Have It, one night a good friend of mine took me out for a few drinks. The first thing he noticed about me was my mood, he knew that the hair loss has affected how I felt. He told me about the hair loss studio in the city. My friend had gone there for hair loss treatments and had been impressed with the results. I was even more impressed. My friend had a full head of hair and there was no sign of hair loss. He made me promise to give them a go and I agreed.

I could not have been happier with the hair loss studio recommended to me. Only after a few treatments, I had a full head of hair again. The hair loss studio not only helped me regained my hair but also my confidence.