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…
Despite the old wives’ tales, you don’t have touch a frog to get a wart. In fact, warts are actually caused by viruses – not our four-legged frog friends. The issue is that the body doesn’t “see” the virus, which means it doesn’t try to fight it off. Because of…
It’s difficult enough to get an appointment with your skincare doctor, the dermatologist. It’s one of those underserved specialties that make it tough to get scheduled. So why not make your yearly appointment while you’re there, if they schedule that far in advance? That way, you know you’ll get to…
Before the days of Photoshop, spray tans and hair extensions, ladies had to get gorgeous with whatever they had on hand. And that usually meant finding a multitasking product that had some other purpose in mind when it was created. We can still take the simple beauty lessons of yesteryear…
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…
If you think spa treatments are only for the rich and famous, think again. Just because you’re on a budget doesn’t mean you can treat yourself to some R & R every now and then. The price of pampering has become far more affordable thanks to some great ways to…
Looking for a gourd that makes you gorgeous, inside and out? Look no further than pumpkin, which is packed with antioxidants and vitamins that beautify skin, hair and more. You can eat it or slather it on – whichever you choose, the results will have you giving thanks! Add a…
With the array of makeup out there that goes on before you start “painting” your face, you may wonder what the difference is in the myriad foundation formulas. Mineral, mousse, powder, stick, liquid…it can be confusing and frustrating to get the right formula for your unique skin’s needs. Whatever you…
Is it time to say sorry, Charlie? Not loving Love’s Baby Soft? Does your old standby perfume smell not-so-Beautiful anymore? Well, if your favorite Poison isn’t your Obsession anymore, then it may be time to update your scent. Before you hit the department store counters, it’s smart to get an…
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….