Want to give unsightly cold sores the kiss off? Contending with cold stores is never easy. Cold sores, aka fever blisters, are caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 infection. Cold sores usually last between 10 and 14 days and are usually preceded by pain or tingling in the area….
Being a mom means waking up, getting the kids fed and ready for the day, perhaps helping your husband do the same, and oh yeah. Getting yourself ready, too. If looking polished and pretty is just an afterthought for you, it doesn’t have to be. You can get a glam…
As days get shorter and it becomes time for the clocks to fall back, you may notice a change in your skin. Cooler, less humid weather, coupled with fall wind, can take a toll on your complexion, particularly if you tend to have dry or sensitive skin. When there’s less…
There’s nothing fun about contending with dry hair. When you’re struggling with dull, lifeless hair, it seems like there’s no solution for getting to the root of the problem. Oftentimes, dry hair is accompanied by dandruff. Not sure what causes dry hair? Consider these factors: Hair dye, perms, chlorine from…
With beauty treatments being so expensive — and time-consuming! — you want yours to go the extra mile so that you don’t spend more time than you have to in the salon or during your beauty routine. There are a few ways to get manicures, hairstyles and more to go…
Face it — nothing says summer like beautiful beach highlights. If you’re striving for that sun-kissed, beach-beauty look, you don’t need to take a trip to the tropics to achieve it. Simply visit the local salon, and you can put Gidget to shame with your super surfer girl glow. Although…
Everyone has a preference for certain fragrances, like musks, florals and citrus – all common notes in the perfumes you find in department stores and drugstores. But some might want to make a more unique choice and break from all the Calvin Kleins and Estee Lauders of the fragrance world….
If your nails are crying for some fresh color, then the latest trends are for you. This season promises some really different looks for fingers and toes. One avant-garde look is from the Katy Perry collection at OPI. The pop tart is known for her crazy colors, on her nails…
We all have parts of our bodies that make us feel insecure or like we might want to take drastic measures to “fix.” There are some people who do go the distance when it comes to fixing minor maladies like too-chunky ankles, ears that stick out a bit and even…
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…