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Whether you're celebrating a holiday or a birthday, an anniversary or graduation, or you just want to express yourself, a Nokia theme can be the way to do it. With new bright colored screens and great polyphonic theme music, your Nokia phone can have the theme to put you in the mood or make your season brighter. Or you can use a Nokia theme for someone else to put them in the mood.

A Nokia theme is more than just a ring tone. It's also a wallpaper and screensaver that are designed to work with your ring tone choices, and that you can switch around to suit yourself as the seasons change, or as you do.

What can you do with a Nokia theme?

1.Send it to someone you love. Instead of buying the traditional Mothers Day or Fathers Day card, a Nokia theme letting your mum or dad know how special they are to you is a great way of letting them know you remember them. Or you can send an anniversary theme to your wife or boyfriend, birthday themes to that special someone, or a rock theme or other personalized Nokia theme to someone as a special occasion gift or just because.

2.Celebrate the season. Sometimes we all have a little trouble getting into the holiday spirit. Having a Christmas song in your Nokia theme can make a difference; or a Valentine's theme can be great in February, both to keep you in that romantic mood and to remind your significant other that the Big Day is on its way. Or maybe you're just one of those people who likes to decorate everything for your favorite holiday. Either way, a Nokia theme for the season can be a great idea.

3.Brag a little. Did you just graduate, or did you just land that great new job? Maybe you just had a new baby, or your girl just agreed to marry you. You might be able to find a Nokia theme that's perfect to express your pride about your new accomplishment, status, or addition.

4.Express yourself. With Nokia themes based around the Bible, around rock and roll, odd aliens, and technology, you can express your preferences and a part of your personality with your Nokia phone. Think of it as a modern way to wear a button to let people know who you are or as an electronic bumper sticker.

5.Have some fun. With Nokia themes for just about everything, you can download themes to your phone that are just fun. How about a theme focused around aliens and rock? Or sports? Or the beach? Or maybe your favorite celebrity. Maybe you like surrealist art, or computer generated art. Whatever you prefer, you'll find a Nokia theme that will work for you.

No matter what you're looking for in a Nokia theme, you'll be able to find it here. Fun-loving or serious minded, avant-garde or conservative, you can find the things youre passionate about in your Nokia themes.

Philip Nicosia is the webmaster of Ringtones.lt, a site specialising in the different genres of ringtones and Nokia themes.

Head shaving has become very popular! For many it is a fashion statement. Then again, in cases of male pattern baldness, some men choose to shave their heads completely rather than have the typical horseshoe pattern of head hair.

Whatever the reason behind the move to a shaven or closely shaven head, the following information will help make the transition easier and minimize the discomfort.

Head Shaving Tips:

• When head shaving using an electrical hair trimmer, use olive oil rather than machine oil for lubrication. Then if the oil comes in contact with the skin, olive oil will be much better for the scalp, especially if there are nicks during head shaving.
• Disposable razors are not very suitable for head shaving. They wear out too quickly.
• For great head shaving results, Invest in a good hand razor from a reputable company such as Wilkinson Sword or Gillette and make sure you always shave with a sharp blade.
• When starting with a full head of hair, trim it off first using an electric razor before using a hand razor. Start with the sides or the back and clip close to the scalp.
• To reduce the risk of cuts and razor burn when head shaving it is essential for the hair and the scalp to be thoroughly moist so that the hair follicles and skin are soft before shaving.
• Head shaving in the shower at the end of a showering session can make it easier. By then the hair and scalp have been wet for many minutes. Less shaving cream is also required. Apply the shaving cream to small areas at a time so that it doesn't melt away too quickly.
• For head shaving outside the shower, splash the hair and scalp with water over a sink or wrap a hot wet towel around the head for a couple of minutes. Then apply a thick layer of shaving cream, about a half an inch thick, to the entire head. Leave for five minutes before starting to shave.
• When head shaving, avoid repeat strokes over the same area to minimize the risk of nicks and razor burn.
• If the hair growth is at the stubble stage, long strokes covering several inches may be possible.
• If the hair is longer, or if it has just been trimmed with electric clippers, make very small strokes no more than about half an inch.
• Start head shaving where the hair is thickest so the blade is at it's best for the tougher areas. Finish off at the lighter areas.
• When you start head shaving, wet the razor with hot water and make a stroke about an inch long wherever you decide to start. Subsequent strokes can then be made from this starting point at the best angle for cutting close to the scalp and at the base of the hair.
• Some prefer to use a mirror initially until they gain experience with head shaving. After some time however, many find it more awkward with one than without one. Shaving by touch comes with experience.
• After head shaving, run the fingers over the scalp so that missed areas are easily identified. Then carefully go over the area again. Be careful not to do this more than once or twice to avoid nicks or razor burn.
• Rinse the head and dry off.
• To really speed up the healing process after head shaving for nicks, apply vitamin E oil to the scalp.
• Pure aloe vera gel is very good for soothing distressed skin from head shaving. It will also add a high shine to the scalp.
• Be sure to allow sufficient time for head shaving. Rushing may result in numerous nicks and cuts especially when shaving this part of the body.

Be prepared initially for a new, strange sensation when head shaving. The scalp will be very sensitive and a rush of cool air such as a breeze outside can be quite an experience!

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Freckles are flat, circular spots that typically range in the size of the head of a nail. The spots develop randomly on the skin, especially after repeated exposure to sunlight and particularly in persons of fair complexion. Freckles are small tan spots of melanin on the exposed skin or membrane of people with fair complexions, though rarely people of African descent get them. Freckles are predominantly found on the face, although they may appear on any skin exposed to the sun. Freckles are rare on infants, and more common on children before puberty; they are less common. When the sun's rays penetrate the skin, they activate melanocytes which can cause freckles to become darker and more numerous, although the distribution of melanin is not the same. Fair hair such as blonde, or more commonly red hair, are usually common with the genetic factor of freckles, but none so much as fair or pale skin. Freckles vary in color -- they may be red, yellow, tan, light-brown, brown, or black -- but they are always darker than the skin around them since they are due to deposits of the dark pigment called melanin.

Freckles are particularly common in children, but often the onset of puberty causes the body to begin to produce more melanin. The most common location on the body for freckles to form is the nose and cheeks, though many people have freckles on their shoulders, arms and other areas that are frequently exposed to the sun. Sunlight hitting the skin causes the production of more melanin in order to protect the skin layers underneath. Dark skin that appears during pregnancy or while on birth control pills is called melasma, or the mask of pregnancy. Freckles are usually tan or light brown, flat, and very small. specks or spots which develop over sun-exposed surfaces, particularly the cheeks and nose. They are most common in fair-skinned individuals. Sun exposure makes these patches and spots even darker. Flat, large spots on the skin in middle age are caused by sun exposure, and are known as age spots, liver spots, or lentigines. Ultraviolet rays from the sun activate pigment producing skin cells (melanocytes) to produce pigment (melanin). Increased melanin is manifested as dark or brown spots on the skin.

Sun exposure is also powerful enough to change certain skin cells into dangerous skin cancers, leading physicians to recommend protective sunscreen and clothing. In some cases, freckles are sporadic, individual spots and sometimes there are several grouped together, making them appear larger and cover a greater portion of the skin. Freckles are not harmful or the sign of a health problem. They are just pigment cells (cells that contain color) that are contained within the skin in small batches. Microscopically, the freckle is distinguished by increased melanin production.Conventional treatments for freckles include cosmetic cover-ups and bleaching creams, neither of which have garnered satisfactory results. Cryosurgery -- A light freeze with liquid nitrogen can be used to treat freckles. Several lasers, especially ones that produce a green light, can lighten and eliminate freckles safely and effectively. Tretinoin -- Sometimes used in conjunction with other bleaching creams, tretinoin (vitamin A acid, Retin-A) also helps to make freckles lighter when applied over a period of time. Carbon dioxide and Erbium:YAG lasers vaporise the surface skin thus removing the pigmented lesions.

Treatment for Freckles Tips

1. Bleaching Creams use of hydroquinone and kojic acid are one of the beneficial treatment for freckles.

2. Cryosurgery: A light freeze with liquid nitrogen can be used to treat freckles.

3. Chemical peels are used to remove age spots, freckles, discoloration, wrinkles and fine lines.

4. Intense Pulsed Light Therapy (IPL)-IPL is one of the newer forms of facial rejuvenation.

5. Tretinoin (vitamin A acid, Retin-A) also helps to make freckles lighter when applied over a period of time.

6. Freckle removal is easily achieved with lasers. The laser light is very effective and helps in eliminating freckles safely.

7. Carbon dioxide and Erbium:YAG lasers vaporise the surface skin thus removing the pigmented lesions.

8. Lactic acid will provide gentle peeling effect without irritating or drying your skin.

9. Wash your face with sour milk.

10. Lemon juice is a time proven freckle fighting remedy. It is not necessary to rub your skin with a piece of lemon.

11. Natural parsley juice (or parsley infusion) mixed with equal amounts of lemon juice, orange juice, and red currant juice under your favorite cream will help you keep your freckles invisible.

Juliet Cohen is an expert in Skin Disorders. Learn tips on Skin Care and Home Remedies