Best Braids: Front and Center

Best Braids: Front and Center

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Whether you’re 9 or 39, side braids are all the latest rage. From Sienna Miller to Lauren Conrad, it seems like the hippest actresses are donning variations of this fun yet feminine hairstyle that enable women to get in touch with their inner flower child. Not only is this ‘do…

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Hanging Out: How to Launder Intimates

Hanging Out: How to Launder Intimates

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When it comes to laundry, you know which of your clothes need special treatment, such as hand washing or a gentle cycle in the machine. But it’s worth a mention to give your unmentionables some special treatment. Most panties, bras, shapewear and other undergarments say to hand wash, but many…

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Tea Tree Oil: What It’s Good For

Tea Tree Oil: What It’s Good For

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Many people swear by tea tree oil for its health benefits. Tea tree oil is known for having antiseptic, antifungal and antimicrobial properties. Among the conditions it’s thought to treat are acne, eczema, yeast infections, lice, thrush, dandruff, acne and athlete’s foot to name a few. Although you’re likely to…

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Save Money at the Spa

Save Money at the Spa

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If you think spa treatments are only for the rich and famous, think again. Just because you’re on a budget doesn’t mean you can treat yourself to some R & R every now and then. The price of pampering has become far more affordable thanks to some great ways to…

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Make Your Pedicure Last

Make Your Pedicure Last

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Making a picture-perfect pedicure last is never an easy feat, especially when you’re forking out top dollar. While some women can make those salon treatments last between three to four weeks, others are lucky if they make it an hour. The good news is that there are some tried-and-true techniques…

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Take Care of Your Cuticles

Take Care of Your Cuticles

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They may just seem like excess skin you can cut away during a manicure, but that skin at the bottom of your nail bed serves an important function. Cuticles are the gatekeepers of the fingers, protecting the body from bacteria, fungus and other germs. So it’s important to keep them…

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Wash it Out: Shampoo Alternatives

Wash it Out: Shampoo Alternatives

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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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