Regardless of your age, you may have heard the buzz about facial peels and microdermabrasion. It sounds painful, but what’s the real story behind these spa mainstays? And is it safe? There are two ways to undergo the processes: at home or administered by a certified esthetician in a spa,…
You may think your stylist is a miracle worker, but there are some limitations that you should recognize when it comes to the looks your hairdresser can and can’t achieve. A few ways to get what you want at the salon is to understand your own hair. Consider its texture…
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…
Beauty fads come and go, and all most of those products do is clutter up your cosmetics drawer. But when we hear of a so-called miracle product, it’s tempting to find any excuse to head to the mall, drugstore or online to snap it up. Whether it treats acne, minimizes…
If the first thing you grab when you notice unkempt tresses is your old brush from who-knows-when, then it might be time to invest in a new hairbrush. But with myriad shapes, sizes, materials and price points, who knows what kind is best? The answer lies in the texture of…
Men typically spend less time taking care of their skin than women, yet they tend to spend more time outdoors. Skin gets windblown, sunburned and abused in general, then it’s also subjected to the irritation of shaving. Men even have a higher rate of melanoma, the most lethal form of…
Getting baked never seemed so safe…according to the employees of places where you can tan in a tanning booth. If you ask about the safety of tanning beds – most people don’t – you’ll get a lot of information about their safety. But don’t believe the hype. Here is the…
Feel like getting cheeky but not sure what color to use or where to put it? Blush tends to be an often-overlooked cosmetic, but it can add to your overall look and even multitask as other products. When it’s summer, bronzer does a great double duty as highlighter and cheek…
When most women hear silicone, the first thing that comes to mind is breast implants. What they fail to realize is that silicone is great for giving you another kind of lift… in your hair. This active ingredient can change how you handle your hair forever. The benefits of silicone…
Wondering how to manipulate your eye makeup to make those peepers really pop? There’s no better or faster way to go glam than simply concentrating on the eyes. There are a few tricks that makeup experts use to make eyes look their widest to achieve that doe-eyed look. First, start…