To curl or not to curl — that is the question. When it comes to lengthening those lashes, most of us will go to great lengths to achieve a bright-eyed look. From pricey products to eyelash extensions, we go batty for anything and everything that will enhance our eyes. Ironically,…
No time to make an appointment at the salon? No funds with which to pay a stylist? No problem. Many women, and especially men, can trim their own hair with a little practice. If you want to try to cut your own hair, then it might be a good idea…
Don’t throw out those cosmetics that you think you just won’t use quite yet. Give them another chance by using them for something other than what they were meant to do. Use your imagination to find new uses for old makeup. For example, if you use cream blush, then spread…
The Food and Drug Administration recently decided to enter the fray in the discussion of sunscreen. In Summer 2012, their findings and rulings will be displayed on every bottle of sunscreen that claims to block the sun. Sunscreens that boast SPF, or sun protection factor, tend to filter only UVB…
There may not be enough room in your cosmetic bag or underneath the bathroom sink for another thing, and that’s understandable. But take a look at these five beauty gadgets, and you may want to make some room. First, for effortless foundation application, try the Elizabeth Arden Makeup Blender ($15)….
It’s all you can do to resist scratching your head. No, you’re not deep in thought – unless it’s about how to get rid of the flakes that plague your scalp and fall onto your dark-colored clothing, ever so obvious and embarrassing. But there may be a medical basis for…
Think global when it comes to beauty. Looking outside your own culture and country may help you learn a few tips and tricks that will help speed up your regimen and make you more beautiful, inside and out. First, start from the inside. You may have heard about the diet…
You want a quality manicure, and if you leave it to the professionals, you want to get your hard-earned money’s worth, right? First you have to decide what kind of manicure you want. Nails have gone beyond fake vs. real. Do you want a relaxing, spa-like experience while getting your…
You know it’s good for your insides, but adding oatmeal to your beauty regimen can reap benefits on the outside, too. That’s because the breakfast staple is fantastic for exfoliating, treating acne, dry skin, itchy skin, sunburns and even your pooch’s parched skin. Whether you make a mask, scrub, bath…
Here’s a tip most people fail to consider — you should be paying the closest attention to your cuticles. The cuticle is the thin layer of dead skin at the bottom of the nail. While it may seem to serve no purpose on the outside, the cuticle actually acts as…