Whether you’re a student, a parent of a student or a teacher, you probably have to do some back-to-school shopping. In the current economic climate, many people can’t afford to blow their budget on clothes. So it’s important to make a little go a long way. Before you step foot…
Beauty trends come and go, but there’s never a shortage of must-have “miracle workers.” Over the last few years, the attention has shifted over to argan oil, a product that’s procured from the argan tree, grown in Morocco. It’s being touted for its ability to rejuvenate skin and take years…
The Food and Drug Administration recently decided to enter the fray in the discussion of sunscreen. In Summer 2012, their findings and rulings will be displayed on every bottle of sunscreen that claims to block the sun. Sunscreens that boast SPF, or sun protection factor, tend to filter only UVB…
It feels great to organize a jewelry box, sock drawer or shoe rack. But before you toss, donate or otherwise discard your accessory flotsam, consider reusing it. Many women have encountered a tangled ball of necklaces at the bottom of their jewelry box. Before you start tugging and making knots…
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…
So many pimples, so little time for them to heal. It doesn’t matter whether you’re 15 or 45, a bad blemish can pop up at any time. While you’d love to zap that zit, you may be left with the next best thing — hiding the meddlesome mark. There are…
You don’t have to be in France to do as the French do, especially when it comes to your hair. The French twist is actually a hairstyle you can tackle that doesn’t require a stint in beauty school. The ‘do is one of those elegant styles that can make even…
You may not want to hear it, but one day, your youthful visage may disappear. But it doesn’t have to be anytime soon, especially when you know how to reduce the signs of aging. First, here are a few ways to know when that day might come. Your facial features…
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…
Losing weight can not only help you get into a smaller size and wear styles that may reveal more skin, but did you know it also helps improve your appearance? It’s true. Obesity affects your health, raising the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and other life-threatening conditions. But there…