There’s nothing worse than looking like you stuck your finger in a socket within minutes of doing your hair. But never fear – it happens to the best of us. Fighting the frizz can be an exercise in futility. Unfortunately, frizzy hair isn’t your fault – it’s your ancestors. Many…
Sure, it feels great to get pampered at a spa by having your face exfoliated, cleaned and massaged. But can’t you get all those treatments at home for a fraction of the cost? The short answer is yes, and doing your own treatments has quite a few other benefits, too….
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…
If you’re dreading the day when it comes time to drag out that puffer jacket from 2005 or your drab black peacoat, then it may be time to invest in a new winter coat. You’ll want to consider your climate and how cold it gets, of course, but there are…
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…
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…
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…
From ashy to brassy, do you know what your hairdresser is talking about when she waxes on about haircolor? If not, then you should. Learning the terms that stylists use when discussing what they’re about to do to your haircolor can make a huge difference when you tell them what…
Getting baked never seemed so safe…according to the employees of places where you can tan in a tanning booth. If you ask about the safety of tanning beds – most people don’t – you’ll get a lot of information about their safety. But don’t believe the hype. Here is the…
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…