The History of Beauty Treatments

The History of Beauty Treatments

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

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…

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Love the ’80s? You’re in Luck

Love the ’80s? You’re in Luck

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

For awhile now, runways have reflected the “me” decade. That’s right – it’s time to embrace some of those ’80s trends most of us have avoided since, well, the 1980s. But trends from the decade are making inroads with a decidedly modern twist. Take ankle booties, that fall staple, for…

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Hair Dryer-Free Hairdos

Hair Dryer-Free Hairdos

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

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…

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How to Fix Broken Cosmetics

How to Fix Broken Cosmetics

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Beauty products are expensive, and it’s frustrating when a lipstick breaks, an eyeshadow shatters or nail polish tops just won’t come undone. So if you have butterfingers and dropped a pressed powder eye shadow or blush on the tile, listen up. Don’t throw out the compact. Grab a plastic sandwich…

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Part Ways with Your Split Ends

Part Ways with Your Split Ends

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

When it comes to split ends, the damage is done. That means no amount of moisturizing, conditioning and caring is going to fix what is broken, which in this case, is a whole lot of hair. The dreaded split ends happen when the protective cuticle is harmed at the end…

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Simple Lint Removal in a Pinch

Simple Lint Removal in a Pinch

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It seems like lint makes its mark at the most inopportune times. It goes without saying that having a lint remover or lint brush on hand is probably the most effective way for removing unwanted hair, dirt or fuzz from clothes. Some people even invest in an electric lint remover,…

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Are Your Eyebrows Hanging by a Thread?

Are Your Eyebrows Hanging by a Thread?

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

For many people, waxing and plucking are the first things that come to mind when it comes to eyebrow care. But those aren’t the only options. One approach that’s gaining popularity in the United States is threading, an ancient depilation practice that originated in the Middle East. Threading is a…

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Little Ways to Look Polished

Little Ways to Look Polished

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It’s the little things that make us shine throughout the day. So don’t let the details pass you by when it comes to looking polished and pretty, even when you’re not all that worried about how you look. When you have the little things taken care of, then it contributes…

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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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