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…
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…
Warmer weather, oily skin – or a combination of both! – can wreak havoc on your makeup application. Here are a few tips to keep things in place. Be sure your face is clean and oil-free before you start, and apply a primer to help makeup adhere. Start by swapping…
Getting out your wallet at the end of a salon or spa service can be downright ugly. Between the person who actually performed the service you needed and the supporting players, who might include anyone from the shampooer, blow dryer, wax assistant or receptionist, you might feel like Daddy Warbucks…
Some women change their hair color like their underwear. Okay, maybe not that frequently, but many of us struggle to find one color and stick with it. Unfortunately, all of that trial and error can result in a permanent bad hair day. At-home hair coloring isn’t something that should be…
Summer is the time for showing off your feet in the hottest shoe trends, like wedges, strappy sandals and flats. But there’s nothing worse than buying a beautiful pair and hobbling within an hour of putting them on. As you’re satisfying that shoe-shopping craving, check out the shoes you’re considering…
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,…
Feeling thrifty? If you’re like most women, you have no problem making someone else’s trash your treasure, especially if it means getting more for less. But there are a few things you want to keep in mind, bargain shoppers. Before you set out on your thrift store spending spree, keep…
We all pay attention when it seems like a new wrinkle or age spot crops up on our faces, slathering on expensive creams and serums to prevent aging. We use sunscreen prodigiously to make up for all those years when we worshipped the sun, but are we protecting the skin…
Nothing is worse than having that limp, lank, need-a-shower look. Except for having that look right after a shower. Oily hair is a curse for many women, who tend to compensate by washing hair even more frequently. However, frequent washing can compound the problem because oily hair isn’t caused by…