So many shampoos promise to do more than just get your scalp and tresses clean. There are formulas that promise to brighten highlights, strengthen color for various hues, protect hair from UV rays, smooth hair and even help it grow. But how do you know if the claims on the…
In order to create a work of art on your face, you need the right brushes and tools. Your makeup bag might be overflowing with zillions of products, but when it comes to applying them, do you fall short? Sure, those eyeshadows, blushes and lip glosses come with their own…
You’ve seen the commercials and wondered, “How DO they get their hair so soft, shiny and manageable?” Many experts agree that getting “Pantene hair” boils down to one thing: conditioner. Moisturizing your hair is an important step in keeping it manageable, shiny and frizz-free. The good news is that it…
A picture is worth a thousand words, but are all of yours negative when you get are caught on camera? The reality is that not everybody is photogenic, and seeing a few bad photos too many can make anyone camera shy. The good is that there are things you can…
Many cosmetics currently on the market boast that they’re hypoallergenic, particularly those new mineral powders that are selling like crazy. But who exactly should use hypoallergenic products? What does the term even mean? It sounds like something we all should invest in – cosmetics that won’t evoke an allergic reaction….
UVA, UVB and even UVC – does it really matter to U? Actually, the different wavelengths of the sun’s rays do matter when it comes to your skin. Ultraviolet radiation is the light that reaches earth from the sun. First, cross UVC rays off the list – they don’t have…
It may feel great to get a new look and be pampered in the process, but what you take away from the salon may be some unwanted skin conditions and germs. You’ve seen the hairstylist reach into a drawer and grab a hairbrush, but do you know where that hairbrush…
For women who have frizzy hair, silicone hair products are a godsend. They seem to add shine, silkiness and manageability to hair that needs taming. And when you straighten your hair, it helps add that pretty sheen to it. But are these “serums,” as they’re sometimes labeled, aren’t all they’re…
If you’ve been slathering on the self tanner all summer – or getting plenty of the real thing, which we don’t advise – don’t rush to the tanning bed when it’s time to fall back. Having a super dark tan in the winter when there’s not a lot of sun…
What will the well-heeled be wearing as the weather finally turns cooler? Here are some classic looks in footwear that will carry you through the fall and beyond. First, get used to those platforms and wedges. In the summer, it was all about sandals, and that heel will be seen…