Today, we gladly submit our bodies and skin to all manner of strange treatments, all in the name of beauty. We inject the botulinum toxin to smooth out wrinkles, lie in carcinogen-laden UVB tanning beds to get that perfect bronze and rip our hair out with hot wax. But that’s…
If you’re tired of styling a mane of hair, or you’re looking to make a drastic change to your hair, then you may want to take the plunge and get a short haircut. It’s the ultimate commitment to make, and once your stylist makes the first chop, there’s no going…
That forgotten box of baking soda in the back of your refrigerator or pantry is more useful than you think, especially when it comes to your beauty regimen. Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, does double duty for a lot of more expensive beauty products, so why not start storing that…
A picture is worth a thousand words, but are all of yours negative when you get are caught on camera? The reality is that not everybody is photogenic, and seeing a few bad photos too many can make anyone camera shy. The good is that there are things you can…
Wrinkles, bags, puffiness, crow’s feet – they’re all common complaints that women have about their eyes, and rightfully so. These unsightly imperfections can give away your age – and even add years to your face. So avoid them or learn the best ways to treat and conceal them if you…
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…
Years ago, dark nail polish was great – if you wanted to dress up like Elvira for Halloween. But over the years, beauty has evolved, and black is, well, the new black. There are actually a slew of dark nail polish colors that are currently in style. So don’t be…
From proms to weddings, the French Manicure seems to be the go-to style for women everywhere. For some though, the trend seems to become tiresome over time. While always elegant, the French can become a bit boring week after week. If you’re one of those women who refuses to stray…
You know the drill: Go to the hairdresser, get bits of your hair slathered in color and put up in foils to create a highlighted look. It’s still OK to do that, but many women are trying a much bolder look with highlights that evoke the rainbow instead of just…
Have you ever considered your armpits as yet another area of your body that needs improvement? Apparently, the marketing department at Dove has. Yes, that Dove – the ones who promote “Real Beauty.” Dove has a new deodorant that promises to shape up your pits in just five days. The…