Cooler weather means deeper, darker shades in not only clothing, but also nail polish. If you like going over to the dark side, then you may be concerned about the effects those reds, browns and blacks have on your nails. Reds, burgundies, browns and oranges contain dark pigments that can…
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…
With less money to spend on more expensive clothing, people are looking for ways to pinch pennies and get the most bang for their wardrobe buck. That’s why secondhand stores and thrift stores are thriving. And we’re not talking about rifling through racks and racks of decades-old, dusty clothes. Consignment…
Do you ever feel like you’re a slave to your hair dryer? You can still have a good hair day without the assistance of a blow dryer. It’s simply a matter of getting creative with your lovely locks. For example, why not ride the waves this summer? Nothing is as…
You’ve seen the commercials and wondered, “How DO they get their hair so soft, shiny and manageable?” Many experts agree that getting “Pantene hair” boils down to one thing: conditioner. Moisturizing your hair is an important step in keeping it manageable, shiny and frizz-free. The good news is that it…
Here comes the sun-kissed look. Even though summer is still months away, there’s no reason you can’t achieve that gorgeous glowing look early on. We’re talking about the beauty bennies of bronzer, available in liquid, cream and powder. If you’re determined to rock the bronze look, it’s important to choose…
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…
In the summer, it’s tough to control shine on your face. You’re having to contend with heat, which means sweating, and increased oil production, which means a tendency to break out. So how can you get that sought-after dewy look that so many stars are sporting? Think Kate Hudson, Rihanna,…
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,…
What women wouldn’t kill for a mouth like Angelina Jolie’s? Unfortunately, most of us aren’t born with those luscious lips. That’s not to say you can’t achieve the trout mouth look. It’s simply a matter of following certain steps. For those women who are into cosmetic procedures, collagen injections or…