They may just seem like excess skin you can cut away during a manicure, but that skin at the bottom of your nail bed serves an important function. Cuticles are the gatekeepers of the fingers, protecting the body from bacteria, fungus and other germs. So it’s important to keep them…
Some days, it’s just nicer to give your hair a break from all the heat you give it, whether from blow-drying, flat ironing, curling or whatever. But how can you go from towel-dried hair to looking stylish enough to leave the house? The first step is to have the right…
Whether you want to look creepy, mysterious, ethereal, sexy, beautiful or just plain horrifying, Halloween is a fun time to break out of your usual beauty mold and really play with your look. First, consider the occasion. It may not be appropriate to answer the door to trick-or-treaters in your…
Who says having egg all over your face is a bad thing? Eggs are loaded with proteins that can actually enhance your appearance. Believe it or not, eggs have properties that are great for addressing some common beauty concerns from puffy peepers to dry hair. It’s no yolk — set…
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)….
Most of us feel most beautiful in summer, when we can show a little more skin that just so happens to be perfectly bronzed. But a few warm-weather boo-boos can ruin your whole look. Start with your feet and legs. Wearing sandals, flip-flops and other foot-exposing shoes can take a…
For women who have frizzy hair, silicone hair products are a godsend. They seem to add shine, silkiness and manageability to hair that needs taming. And when you straighten your hair, it helps add that pretty sheen to it. But are these “serums,” as they’re sometimes labeled, aren’t all they’re…
You may use your cosmetics to cover a host of skin imperfections, but did you know that your makeup can actually make you look older when applied in certain ways? It’s true. Skin is in – so show yours off, even if you have imperfections. Instead of layering a ton…
Getting out your wallet at the end of a salon or spa service can be downright ugly. Between the person who actually performed the service you needed and the supporting players, who might include anyone from the shampooer, blow dryer, wax assistant or receptionist, you might feel like Daddy Warbucks…
When most women hear silicone, the first thing that comes to mind is breast implants. What they fail to realize is that silicone is great for giving you another kind of lift… in your hair. This active ingredient can change how you handle your hair forever. The benefits of silicone…