Is Hair Dye Safe?

Is Hair Dye Safe?

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

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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Ride the Wave of Beach Highlights

Ride the Wave of Beach Highlights

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Face it — nothing says summer like beautiful beach highlights. If you’re striving for that sun-kissed, beach-beauty look, you don’t need to take a trip to the tropics to achieve it. Simply visit the local salon, and you can put Gidget to shame with your super surfer girl glow. Although…

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Are Your Cosmetics Really Organic?

Are Your Cosmetics Really Organic?

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

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…

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Freshen Up: Better Breath Techniques

Freshen Up: Better Breath Techniques

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There’s nothing more embarrassing that a horrid case of halitosis, especially if you’re the only person who doesn’t know about it. Bad breath is a major turn-off. Food can cause foul odors. Among the biggest offenders are onion, garlic, vegetables and spices. Sometimes brushing your teeth just isn’t enough. That’s…

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Hair Parts Take Center Stage

Hair Parts Take Center Stage

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

We’re here to offer you a parting gift when it comes to your hair this spring. The hottest looks among stars and on the runway predict that center parts are going to be a big hair trend. But before you panic and worry about looking like a zipperhead or a…

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Stylish Hair for Hot Weather

Stylish Hair for Hot Weather

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

The heat is on – so it only makes sense that you want the coolest hairstyles of the season. With the change of seasons should come a change in hairstyles. When considering how to wear your lovely locks on those hot summer days, keep in mind you want to be…

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How to Make Perfume Last Longer

How to Make Perfume Last Longer

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You know what stinks? Spending a fortune on the hottest new fragrances only to find that super scent has faded within a matter of minutes. So what’s a girl to do? For starters, it’s important to remember that when it comes to perfume you get what you pay for. For…

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Buy a Bauble for Charity

Buy a Bauble for Charity

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If you love accessories– and who doesn’t?– then why not indulge your jones for shiny things while helping the planet and other people? While it’s usually once in a blue moon when we buy diamonds, if you’re in the market for a sparkler, then there is an ethical option to…

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How to Pack Away Summer Stuff

How to Pack Away Summer Stuff

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

When the weather turns cool, it’s time to look forward to unpacking and wearing clothes meant for cooler weather, like cozy sweaters, wool skirts and jackets, and tall boots. But what to do with those summer duds, like t-shirts, shorts, sundresses and sandals? The obvious answer is to stash them…

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The Most Requested Celebrity Haircuts

The Most Requested Celebrity Haircuts

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Farrah Fawcett’s feathers, Meg Ryan’s shag, Rachel’s layers…since movies have been made, women have requested their favorite stars’ styles, and not much has changed. Women are still requesting long layers, which is a style that works great on most women. But “the Rachel” has a bit of a twist these…

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