Is Hair Dye Safe?

Is Hair Dye Safe?

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

You do it to cover greys, give hair a little pick-me-up or go for a drastic new look, but do you really know what’s in your hair dye? Some studies link hair dye to cancer and birth defects, and most dyes don’t go through the rigorous safety testing of other…

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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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The Best Hair Accessories

The Best Hair Accessories

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Bad hair days were made for ponytails, braids and whatever other bad-hair-concealing hairdos that are fast and easy. But instead of just throwing your hair up in a blah ‘do, give it a little pizzazz and ward off those bad-hair blues with a few tricks and pretty accessories. If the…

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Shampoos That Do More Than Clean

Shampoos That Do More Than Clean

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

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…

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The Cure-All for Cracked Feet

The Cure-All for Cracked Feet

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

When you’re on your feet all day, you haven’t got time for the pain. That’s why it’s important to take care of your dogs before they start dogging you. Dry, cracked feet aren’t just an aesthetic issue – they can be downright painful. The good news is that there are…

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Some Like It Hot: Oil Treatments

Some Like It Hot: Oil Treatments

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Does the mere mention of hot oil treatments give you flashbacks of the ’80s? Well, take heart — and heat — these hair care treatments are still alive and well and exactly what your badly-damaged ‘do may need. If you’ve flat-ironed, blow-dried and colored your hair to death, a hot…

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Hot Hats for Fall

Hot Hats for Fall

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Covering your head when the weather gets chilly is not only practical, but also stylish. So try donning a chapeau this fall for a different look that keeps your head warm. They’re perfect for those bad hair days! Here are a few trends to try. Consider your personal style as…

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Fashion Myths, Exposed

Fashion Myths, Exposed

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

No white after Labor Day. No horizontal stripes. No heels for tall women. We’ve all grown up hearing these rules from our moms, grandmothers or whoever else saw fit to comment on fashion. But many of them just don’t hold water anymore. In fact, some of these former fashion faux…

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Brazilian Blow Drying: Do or Danger?

Brazilian Blow Drying: Do or Danger?

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

It’s a miracle salon treatment for some women, who swear by the glossy, smooth tresses they leave with after getting a Brazilian blow-dry. But the fabulous, star-endorsed procedure has some detractors, too, mainly due to the chemicals that go into the process. Since the revolutionary treatment was exported from Brazil,…

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