Look Hot for Halloween

Look Hot for Halloween

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

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…

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Wash it Out: Shampoo Alternatives

Wash it Out: Shampoo Alternatives

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

If the stuff you use to clean your tresses is unavailable, inconvenient, environmentally unfriendly or just plain doesn’t work, then it may be time to switch to a shampoo alternative. There are a lot of products out there in the “no ‘poo” revolution, so here’s a look at the offerings….

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Wing It with Eyeliner

Wing It with Eyeliner

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

You don’t need much more than a wing and a prayer to achieve the hottest new trend in eye makeup. We’re talking about giving your peepers a seductive set of wings. Whether you’re going for a day or night look, spread your wings. Wings open up the eyes, giving them…

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How to Put off a Haircut

How to Put off a Haircut

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

There are so many reasons to avoid the salon. It’s expensive, time-consuming and can be boring, especially when you feel like you need to go every six weeks or so. But there are ways to delay the inevitable. First, start in the shower. A good-quality shampoo formula that’s tailored to…

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Haircolor: Get What You Want

Haircolor: Get What You Want

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

From ashy to brassy, do you know what your hairdresser is talking about when she waxes on about haircolor? If not, then you should. Learning the terms that stylists use when discussing what they’re about to do to your haircolor can make a huge difference when you tell them what…

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Foods That Cause Acne

Foods That Cause Acne

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Chocolate… Pizza… Soda… For years, these popular foods have been the scapegoat as leading causes of acne. But how much of a contribution does diet really play in causing zits? While some experts maintain there is no correlation between the two, there’s a mounting body of evidence that proves otherwise….

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Prom on the Cheap

Prom on the Cheap

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

It’s a night to remember. Whether you’re planning the perfect prom for yourself or for your daughter, a little can go a long way when you’re working on a shoestring budget. There are plenty of ways you can cut corners without minimizing the importance of one of the most important…

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Post-Summer Rehab for Your Hair

Post-Summer Rehab for Your Hair

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

After a few months of sun, sand and chlorine, your hair is probably ready for a much-needed rest. Summer takes a toll on hair, drying it out, sapping it of color and making it frizzy and unhealthy. Now that you’ve put all that summer fun behind you, it’s time for…

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Treat and Prevent Age Spots

Treat and Prevent Age Spots

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Years and years of worshipping the sun – or just a mere few sunburns over the years – can cause age spots. They’re flat, freckle-like spots that appear on body parts that tend to be exposed to the sun most, such as hands, arms and the face, and fair-skinned people…

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