Sure, it feels great to get pampered at a spa by having your face exfoliated, cleaned and massaged. But can’t you get all those treatments at home for a fraction of the cost? The short answer is yes, and doing your own treatments has quite a few other benefits, too….
Organic cosmetics such as lotions, oils, shampoos, soaps and makeup have natural ingredients that are allegedly free of pesticides. For example, the fruit and flowers that comprise the ingredients in shampoo, such as berries, shea and other plant-based products, must be grown and harvested as organic food is. A label…
You know the drill: Go to the hairdresser, get bits of your hair slathered in color and put up in foils to create a highlighted look. It’s still OK to do that, but many women are trying a much bolder look with highlights that evoke the rainbow instead of just…
With limits on what you can and can’t put in your carry-on bag, plus weight limits on your checked baggage, it’s tough to pack all the cosmetics and toiletries that you need on a trip. Plus, the environment of an airplane is not kind to many women’s complexions. You may…
We’ve all heard those weird DIY tips about getting your hair shiny, skin clear and other natural so-called beauty boosters. They’re passed down from friends or moms and perhaps tried on a cold winter day with a well-stocked pantry full of potentially beautifying products. But do these concoctions – beer,…
Bad hair days were made for ponytails, braids and whatever other bad-hair-concealing hairdos that are fast and easy. But instead of just throwing your hair up in a blah ‘do, give it a little pizzazz and ward off those bad-hair blues with a few tricks and pretty accessories. If the…
These days, getting a shot of Botox seems to be a mainstream treatment for wrinkles. If you’ve been on the fence about getting it done, then you may wonder if it’s time to go ahead and get the shots. Since 2002, Botox has been used cosmetically to reduce the appearance…
For many, silicone brings to mind breast implants, but did you know that people are allowing the substance to be injected into their faces and other parts needing a boost? It’s a process called pumping, and it uses various grades of silicone to plump up areas like the lips, cheeks,…
If your nails are crying for some fresh color, then the latest trends are for you. This season promises some really different looks for fingers and toes. One avant-garde look is from the Katy Perry collection at OPI. The pop tart is known for her crazy colors, on her nails…
When the skin around your eyes isn’t in tip-top shape, then it can bring down your whole look. So what should you do if you’re plagued with dry skin, puffy lids, wrinkles, dark circles and other eye ailments? Don’t just grab any eye cream or serum off the shelf; target…