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…
How many times have you bought a lipstick, foundation or other cosmetic that just wasn’t right? The guesswork involved in how the color will look on your skin by simply looking at the bottle is frustrating and annoying, especially when the gamble doesn’t work out. Some stores have reasonable return…
What will the well-heeled be wearing as the weather finally turns cooler? Here are some classic looks in footwear that will carry you through the fall and beyond. First, get used to those platforms and wedges. In the summer, it was all about sandals, and that heel will be seen…
For whom does the bell toll this season? It tolls for skinny jeans, which now share the sales racks with flared jeans – aka bellbottoms. That’s right, the hot look this season is jeans that look like an upside-down martini glass instead of a pencil. The look has caught on…
Regardless of your age, you may have heard the buzz about facial peels and microdermabrasion. It sounds painful, but what’s the real story behind these spa mainstays? And is it safe? There are two ways to undergo the processes: at home or administered by a certified esthetician in a spa,…
If you love accessories– and who doesn’t?– then why not indulge your jones for shiny things while helping the planet and other people? While it’s usually once in a blue moon when we buy diamonds, if you’re in the market for a sparkler, then there is an ethical option to…
It feels great to organize a jewelry box, sock drawer or shoe rack. But before you toss, donate or otherwise discard your accessory flotsam, consider reusing it. Many women have encountered a tangled ball of necklaces at the bottom of their jewelry box. Before you start tugging and making knots…
Summer is the time for showing off your feet in the hottest shoe trends, like wedges, strappy sandals and flats. But there’s nothing worse than buying a beautiful pair and hobbling within an hour of putting them on. As you’re satisfying that shoe-shopping craving, check out the shoes you’re considering…
It seems as if the rash of celebrities flashing the paparazzi in too-short skirts and nonexistent undergarments has ended. But many women still prefer to go bare, or commando – eschewing undies to allow their nether regions a little freedom. Maybe it’s to spice up things with a partner, simply…
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…