Busy women expect a lot out of their manicures, and they should. We want a color that is on trend for the season and that we love. And we want a formula that dries quickly, looks great and is long-lasting, while being easy on the wallet. Does such a dream…
It’s the one day of your life when you want everything to be perfect, including your face, hair and ensemble. The key to attaining that perfect look is preparation, and that goes for anyone besides the bride who’s involved with a wedding – whether you’re a bridesmaid, mother of the…
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,…
Gel manicures are all the rage at salons everywhere because of their durability and speedy drying time, not to mention the fact that they’re less damaging than acrylics. But you don’t have to shell out the $30 or more every two weeks for a pro job. Beauty stores like Ulta…
Your favorite places to buy beauty gadgets, products and potions – particularly Ulta and Sephora – are the go-to stores to shop when you need to stock up on pretty products. But they’re also branching out and offering beauty services. Ulta has offered salon services, including facials and hair styling…
Acne treatments have gone high tech. It wasn’t that long ago that a major breakthrough in breakout treatments hit the shelves. We’re talking about the handy devices affectionately known as zit zappers. These high-tech acne treatment devices gained popularity as the end all, be all for people who needed fast…
The Food and Drug Administration recently decided to enter the fray in the discussion of sunscreen. In Summer 2012, their findings and rulings will be displayed on every bottle of sunscreen that claims to block the sun. Sunscreens that boast SPF, or sun protection factor, tend to filter only UVB…
Today, we gladly submit our bodies and skin to all manner of strange treatments, all in the name of beauty. We inject the botulinum toxin to smooth out wrinkles, lie in carcinogen-laden UVB tanning beds to get that perfect bronze and rip our hair out with hot wax. But that’s…
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…
Ah, there’s nothing quite like the smell of fall. The air is cool. The leaves are crisp. And Starbucks has brought back its pumpkin spice latte. Everything is exactly as it should be, except you’ve yet to stock up on our favorite new fall fragrances. For starters, you’ll want to…