Style & Beauty / Beauty tips
It’s difficult enough to get an appointment with your skincare doctor, the dermatologist. It’s one of those underserved specialties that make it tough to get scheduled. So why not make your yearly appointment while you’re there, if they schedule that far in advance? That way, you know you’ll get to…
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It’s great when your beauty products are not only economical, but also can serve other purposes than the one it’s meant for. Invest in some inexpensive products that will go the distance this winter. First, lip balm is a must in winter when chapped lips are common. Most everyone has…
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The only thing worse than feeling sick is looking the part. You know what we’re talking about — chapped lips, puffy eyes, red nose and fever blisters. Even after you’re past the point of being contagious, the unsightly aftermath can linger for some time to come and leave you looking…
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Getting your tresses to that exact shade that you love takes time, patience, skill, if you do it yourself, and most of all, money! The tab for professionally colored hair can run into the hundreds of dollars, depending on the procedure and how often you must visit the salon for…
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If you have sparse, short lashes and have tried all the mascaras, falsies and potions on the market to help plump up your puny lashes, then you might be tempted to try Latisse, a medication only available by prescription. Originally developed for glaucoma sufferers, a side effect of the medication…
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This winter has already seen some hot styles among the stars. Surprisingly, you’ll see a few ’80s trends making a comeback, including shoulder pads, leather and thigh-high boots. Even neon is back in style! While these aren’t easy fashions for everyone to wear, there are ways to incorporate them into…
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You do it to cover greys, give hair a little pick-me-up or go for a drastic new look, but do you really know what’s in your hair dye? Some studies link hair dye to cancer and birth defects, and most dyes don’t go through the rigorous safety testing of other…
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What looked like a gorgeous auburn on the box turned your hair a Little Orphan Annie orange. Or your desired platinum color is more of a puce hue. Regardless of what you’ve done to your once-pretty hair, the good news is that a bad dye job can usually be reversed….
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If the stuff you use to clean your tresses is unavailable, inconvenient, environmentally unfriendly or just plain doesn’t work, then it may be time to switch to a shampoo alternative. There are a lot of products out there in the “no ‘poo” revolution, so here’s a look at the offerings….
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Underarm wetness is the pits. There’s nothing worse than being all dressed up, only to have your look sabotaged by those pathetic armpit stains. We’re talking about the big wet spots that mar any outfit. While black and brown garments often disguise the unfashionable flaws, you can’t spend the rest…
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