You may think your stylist is a miracle worker, but there are some limitations that you should recognize when it comes to the looks your hairdresser can and can’t achieve. A few ways to get what you want at the salon is to understand your own hair. Consider its texture…
If you’ve been slathering on the self tanner all summer – or getting plenty of the real thing, which we don’t advise – don’t rush to the tanning bed when it’s time to fall back. Having a super dark tan in the winter when there’s not a lot of sun…
Piercing various areas of the body may be trendy, but for centuries, different cultures have pierced their bodies for myriad reasons, such as cultural ranking, religious purposes and protection from evil. If you’re thinking about getting pierced, there are a few things you should consider. First, think about the area…
Who wears short shorts? That depends on whom you ask. It goes without saying that when it comes to picking out a style of shorts, you can’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. The secret is to know what’s the most flattering based on your body type. Short shorts are ideal for…
Flushed, red spots can show up on your face for myriad reasons, including rosacea, eczema, dermatitis, burst capillaries, acne, rashes and who knows what else? Whatever it is, you may want to cover it with makeup. First, get to the source of the problem if you don’t already know it….
You don’t have to be a beauty expert to realize the benefits of exfoliating. Sloughing away dead skin is a necessity. What most people fail to realize is that you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg on costly beauty products, especially when you can make your very…
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…
Making a picture-perfect pedicure last is never an easy feat, especially when you’re forking out top dollar. While some women can make those salon treatments last between three to four weeks, others are lucky if they make it an hour. The good news is that there are some tried-and-true techniques…
If you just can’t find a new lipstick or gloss in that just-right color, don’t fret. You don’t have to spend a ton of cash trying to find that color that’s just perfect for your skin. It might be resting at the bottom of your purse or makeup bag. For…
Where there’s smoke, there’s this fiery look that so many women try to achieve. We’re talking about the smoky-eyed look that’s apropos for just about any and every special occasion. While it may seem like an impossible feat if you’re not a trained make-up artist, giving yourself smoky eyes is…