for busy mum

Make-up queen Fizha Soofie used a lightbase Chetty has naturally good skin. Hereyebrows were filled in with an eyebrowpencil. Then the corners of her eyes wereaccentuated with chocolate brown.A shimmery peach colour was applied toher eyelids to match the dress, with eyelineron both the top and bottom of her eyes fordefinition. Jet-black mascara was used toadd length to her lashes. Elaine’s lips weretreated to a tinted shimmer gloss tocomplete the look.

The verdict

Chetty had a fantastic time and said shewould do it again in a heartbeat. “It was alovely experience. Thanks so much toMetroBeat for giving me this opportunity.”The cherry on the top was that she got acompletely different look just in time forthe New Year.

Need a new look ?Send us your full length photograph with

a 150 word motivation as to why youshould be choosen, to

metrobeat@durban.gov.za or PO Box5588, Durban, 4000, and you could wina new look. Guys will be oufitted by the Holmes Brothers or Andre Martin, andladies will have a new ensamble courtesy

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What isWorkplace Ergonomics?

IT IS the design of a safe andhealthy workplace environment,taking into account, workersneeds. Ergonomists are those thatclosely examine and assess thejob description of an employeeand the demands of the worker.Workplace ergonomics have a lotto do with the safety ofemployees, both long term andshort term. Ideally, workplacesshould be designed in such a waythat employees are comfortable,safe and do not over-extendthemselves, while workingproductively.

Back PainThis is one of the most commonmedical conditions that areexperienced in the workplace.Joint and spinal pain is alsocommon.

FactDid you know that a person’s bodycan only tolerate sitting in oneposition for a maximum of twentyminutes? If you are guilty of sittingfor long periods of time, you willtend to suffer from back pain. Thereason for this is that elasticity isneeded in our tissues. Thereforeif you are sitting for a long time,this elasticity is not present. Itbuilds up stress in muscles andjoints and causes a lot ofdiscomfort.

To curb this, move intodifferent seating positions toincrease elasticity, and do thisfrequently.

Tips for a healthy and safeworkplace experience• Your keyboard should be

placed so that your arms are parallel to your thighs.

• Do not use a laptop computeron your lap. Place it on your desk.

• Get a comfortable chair so that your upper and lower back is supported.

• Take breaks, walk around, andexercise yourself. This will mean that you are releasing all the tension in your body.

• Make sure there is ample space in your workstation, sothat you do not have to strainyourself or feel confined.

• Keep your computer mouse within easy reaching distanceand do not grip it tightly.

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Note: The Salon has expanded and is nowlocated at 2729 Lennox Road (offWindermere Road).

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