If you’ve been wearing last year’s ratty old swimsuit, then maybe it’s time to invest in a new one. It’s time for the sales on swimwear to start, so there’s no better time to take a look at what will make a hot statement in the sun. Regardless of your…
When it comes to laundry, you know which of your clothes need special treatment, such as hand washing or a gentle cycle in the machine. But it’s worth a mention to give your unmentionables some special treatment. Most panties, bras, shapewear and other undergarments say to hand wash, but many…
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,…
You never get a second chance to make a first impression, as the saying goes, and it looks like there’s some truth to the claim, particularly for women who wear makeup. Procter & Gamble Beauty and Grooming recently sponsored a Harvard study in which women were rated barefaced and then…
With limits on what you can and can’t put in your carry-on bag, plus weight limits on your checked baggage, it’s tough to pack all the cosmetics and toiletries that you need on a trip. Plus, the environment of an airplane is not kind to many women’s complexions. You may…
The boot — tall, short, ankle and everything in between — is as much a part of fall and winter as football and tailgating. They’re warm, stylish and versatile, so what are the hottest looks this season? Many of the themes of spring and summer are carrying over — the…
Melanoma – a type of skin cancer – is one of the deadliest cancers, and it can be prevented or at least caught early. People most at risk of developing this type of skin cancer are those with fair skin, those who have a lot of moles, a family history…
All that glitters is gold this fall when it comes to being on trend. Shiny metallics – gold, silver, pewter and everything in between – are the look to snap up, whether it’s shoes, handbags, separates, dresses, or even makeup and nails. Metallic accents are the perfect touch when it…
Good old Mom — always telling us to eat our veggies, that our faces would freeze like that if we kept scowling…and heaping on the beauty advice. But there are quite a few things Mom shared about our appearance that just aren’t true. Here are a few of the rules…
If you’re thinking about coloring your hair, red is a feisty and tempting choice. But there are a few things you should know, whether you’re going for a Nicole Kidman strawberry blond or a Rihanna red. Less than 4 percent of the world’s population has naturally red hair. If you…