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…
Patches, wraps, stickers…they’re all new and different ways to get yourself out of sticky beauty situations. For example, how many times have you tried to master the smoky eye look and come out of the ordeal looking like you got in a fight and have a black eye? Those last-minute…
Everyone wants a sparkling, white smile – but that gorgeous grill can cost you. Dental procedures can range from $200-$1,000, depending on whether you continue treatments at home or have it all done at the dental office. Regardless, you can get comparable results at home with commercial whitening kits and…
There’s nothing quite as uncomfortable as a case of chapped lips. For most of us, the issue of chapped lips arrives along with the cold weather. It isn’t uncommon to see people relying on Carmex and ChapStick to give chapped lips the kiss off. It’s hard to ignore those telltale…
Who says nothing in life is free? If you’re a woman, you realize the value of samples when it comes to cosmetics, beauty products, perfume and other freebies. In addition to the fact that you’re getting goods for free, another perk is that you can also use these sample size…
Warmer weather, oily skin – or a combination of both! – can wreak havoc on your makeup application. Here are a few tips to keep things in place. Be sure your face is clean and oil-free before you start, and apply a primer to help makeup adhere. Start by swapping…
There’s nothing wrong with relying on an old standby when you want to look great, as long as that standby is a timeless piece that never goes out of fashion, like the little black dress, a great pair of jeans, a classic suit or a cashmere sweater. Having one outfit…
The best thing you can do for your skin is shield it from the sun, and that’s easier than ever now that the days are getting shorter and weather is getting cooler. So if you’re losing your summer glow – or never had one in the first place – then…
Many cosmetics currently on the market boast that they’re hypoallergenic, particularly those new mineral powders that are selling like crazy. But who exactly should use hypoallergenic products? What does the term even mean? It sounds like something we all should invest in – cosmetics that won’t evoke an allergic reaction….
Those lovely locks can be hair today, gone tomorrow if you don’t take proper care. There are plenty of ways to tell if your hair is in tip-top shape. For starters, it will look dull and lifeless. Oftentimes, it’s dry to the touch, weak, difficult to style and usually tangles…