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…
While the holidays are a time of merriment and good cheer, they can also produce a bit of hand wringing. While you’re by no means an Uncle Scrooge, just thinking about the strain on your pocket book with all that gift-giving may make you feel like one. Rest assured –…
Learning how to make the most of your curly or wavy hair can take some practice. You’ve probably gone through some trial and error over the years regarding hair care and styles. From the sky-high teased look to the ill-advised attempt at bangs, chances are you have a few photos…
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,…
It’s that time of year again. Time to throw on a halfway decent-looking shirt over pajama pants and flip flops to run the kids through the carpool line, right? No one will see you from the chest up, so why should it matter? Well, maybe it doesn’t. But when you…
It never fails. Fifteen minutes before the alarm clock starts ringing in your ears, Ninja the cat pounces on your belly to let you know he’s hungry. You nudge him off the bed but he jumps right back on and stares you in the face until you get up. Your…
We all pay attention when it seems like a new wrinkle or age spot crops up on our faces, slathering on expensive creams and serums to prevent aging. We use sunscreen prodigiously to make up for all those years when we worshipped the sun, but are we protecting the skin…
Your day doesn’t stop at five o’clock. With work, meetings, workouts and social events that last the whole evening long, who has time to run home and change your clothes? Being the savvy woman who always looks good and always completes life’s little checklists doesn’t have to seem like it…
If you have long hair and want to change up your hairstyle, braids and buns can be the way to go. There are many different types of braids and buns, each with its own unique vibe. They can be fun or glamorous, youthful or serious. They can add to the…
When the weather turns cool, it’s time to look forward to unpacking and wearing clothes meant for cooler weather, like cozy sweaters, wool skirts and jackets, and tall boots. But what to do with those summer duds, like t-shirts, shorts, sundresses and sandals? The obvious answer is to stash them…