Want the blow-by-blow on how to get hair that looks like it’s been blown out at a salon? Here’s the way to get that great, professional-looking blowout look. Start by washing and conditioning hair, being careful to leave just a little conditioner residue in hair – this helps smooth down…
Having one too many can result in a pretty ugly morning, in more ways than one. So if holiday cheer gets the best of you, there are a few ways to awaken slightly more refreshed and feeling prettier, even if your insides don’t exactly match. A hangover can show up…
Ever wonder what could add some extra oomph to your outfit — or even your entire wardrobe? If you’ve ever been left thinking your ensemble could just use an extra something — a piece that could add extra pizzazz — listen up. There are a handful of ways to make…
It seems like lately in October we see more pink in stores than the traditional orange, black and other fall hues. The same is true for many beauty products, which, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, donate a portion of their profits to various breast cancer charities. But you don’t have…
Hair ye, hair ye. Did you know that the right haircut can actually make it appear as if you’ve trimmed away some of those extra pounds? It’s true. A face-flattering hairstyle will leave you looking as if you just stepped out of the salon… and the gym. It’s all about…
For Asian, Latina and black women – and any other shade in between – it can be a challenge to find the perfect shade of makeup to match skin tone. Other challenges might include controlling shine and oil or concealing darker pigmented areas. Luckily, many cosmetic companies have cropped up…
You know what really stinks? When you’re working out at the gym and notice an extremely foul odor, only to discover it’s coming from you. It goes without saying that you’re not going to smell completely fresh when you’re breaking a sweat. However, there are steps you can take to…
You want a quality manicure, and if you leave it to the professionals, you want to get your hard-earned money’s worth, right? First you have to decide what kind of manicure you want. Nails have gone beyond fake vs. real. Do you want a relaxing, spa-like experience while getting your…
All you twentysomethings, listen up. And if you’re older and don’t have wrinkles yet, you’re lucky, too. There are ways to prevent wrinkles before they even make that roadmap across your face, from crows’ feet to laugh lines. There are a few dos and don’ts that will definitely do your…
If the first thing you grab when you notice unkempt tresses is your old brush from who-knows-when, then it might be time to invest in a new hairbrush. But with myriad shapes, sizes, materials and price points, who knows what kind is best? The answer lies in the texture of…