Skin care is not a topic of recent times; it has been in practice since ancient times, when herbal skin care was probably the only way to take care of skin. However, skin care has transformed in a big way. Herbal skin care routines have been replaced by synthetic/chemical-based skin…
Few of us are blessed with Rapunzel hair, radiant skin or a set of perfect nails. But we can be, thanks to beauty products that allow us to fake it. Now we can sport glam locks, dazzling nails and gorgeous skin like we were born with them. Tempting Tresses: Hair…
Perfume (Latin “per fume” meaning “through smoke”) was highly favored by the Egyptians, Romans, and Arabs. In East Asia, perfumes were incense based. People used to make perfumes from spices and herbs like bergamot, myrtle, coriander, conifer resin, and almond. The use of flowers came only after Avicenna, an Iranian…
What is traction alopecia? Talk about bad hair days…Your too-tight ponytail could be making your hair fall out! What causes traction alopecia is tension or stress on the hair. Repetitive or prolonged pulling of the hair can cause hair to break or fall out. Traction alopecia was first noticed in Greenland…
Wintertime lends itself to all kinds of festive apparel and accessories. Between cocktail parties, holiday card photo-ops and family dinners, there’s no better time to get fancy on the fingertips. Here are this season’s hottest nail trends that you can try today. Essential Winter Colors Navy and dark blues: Mix…
When it comes to visiting the dentist a lot of us would rather go, well, just about anywhere else. The drill, the pain, the awkward feeling of having someone’s hands in your mouth – it can all be unnerving to say the least. That’s no excuse for poor oral hygiene,…
Sleek, shiny, straight hair is a sought after look that does not come naturally to many women. Luckily, it is not difficult to achieve. Depending on your time commitment, budget, and possible aversion (or not) to chemicals, there are lots of options for hair straightening techniques, either at home or…
The wrong hairstyle can give you more than a bad hair day. It can add years to your appearance. You can have a trim, young-looking body, but if your hair looks worn out, guess what? You might, too. Check out these four sexy, flattering cuts to help you turn back…
For many, summer means sun, fun and…frizz? How do you handle the heat with all of that hair? There are many easy-to-manage options for hot summer hairstyles, from short pixie cuts to easy, breezy updos. Don’t forget to take extra care of your hair so it doesn’t end up dried…
Don’t let old man winter ruin your holiday photos – you can help avoid the winter skin blues by following these skin prep tips for cold weather care. Even if you’re not in a snowbound region, the change in seasons can be a rough time for your skin. In most…