Hair Extensions 101

Hair Extensions 101

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

If you’ve ever noticed a short-haired star change her look to long locks relatively quickly, then you’ve seen hair extensions. A few strategically placed strands can mimic highlights, or larger chunks can make hair appear longer and fuller. In Britney Spears’ case, they can cover up a bad haircut. But…

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The Best Beauty Products Made in America

The Best Beauty Products Made in America

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

In tough economic times, many Americans try to keep the few dollars they spend in the country to benefit Americans. Why not extend that largesse to your beauty products by buying from some great American cosmetic companies? Many American beauty companies use all-natural ingredients grown in the USA to manufacture…

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How to Shop for a Leather Jacket

How to Shop for a Leather Jacket

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Trends may come and go, but the luxurious leather jacket will forever remain a staple in any wardrobe. From dresses to dungarees, a sleek leather jacket dresses up any outfit. Although leather jackets are as versatile (and practical) as they come, many woman don’t actually own this fashion staple. And…

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Fight the Frizz: Hair-raising Tips

Fight the Frizz: Hair-raising Tips

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

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…

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Great Conditioners for Your Hair Type

Great Conditioners for Your Hair Type

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

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…

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The Power of Pink

The Power of Pink

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

It’s October, and that means it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. So when you’re out and about, you might see a lot of pink items for sale in the stores. But before you snap up pink beauty products in the hopes that the product manufacturers will contribute to the cause while…

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Make Your Pedicure Last

Make Your Pedicure Last

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Making a picture-perfect pedicure last is never an easy feat, especially when you’re forking out top dollar. While some women can make those salon treatments last between three to four weeks, others are lucky if they make it an hour. The good news is that there are some tried-and-true techniques…

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Hair Porosity: Moisture Matters!

Hair Porosity: Moisture Matters!

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

When it comes to your hair’s texture, whether it’s curly, straight, frizzy or somewhere in between, whether or not it absorbs water and other humectants may determine how easy it is to style and what kind of products you should use on your tresses. Many people with chemical treatments, such…

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Fixing Self-Tanner Goofs

Fixing Self-Tanner Goofs

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Once you find the perfect golden hue in a bottle, here are some tips to keep your self-tanner in place and looking its best. A great-looking bottle tan starts with preparation. When applied to skin that hasn’t been exfoliated, self tanner can look uneven as dead skin sloughs off. Start…

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