From ashy to brassy, do you know what your hairdresser is talking about when she waxes on about haircolor? If not, then you should. Learning the terms that stylists use when discussing what they’re about to do to your haircolor can make a huge difference when you tell them what…
We’ve all heard those weird DIY tips about getting your hair shiny, skin clear and other natural so-called beauty boosters. They’re passed down from friends or moms and perhaps tried on a cold winter day with a well-stocked pantry full of potentially beautifying products. But do these concoctions – beer,…
Forget having your stomach in knots — there’s nothing more mind-numbing than dealing with a head full of tangled hair. However, it’s important how you pick your battles… and your hair. Before you tackle those trying tangles head on, have a game plan in place. Here are tried-and-true tactics that…
With beauty treatments being so expensive — and time-consuming! — you want yours to go the extra mile so that you don’t spend more time than you have to in the salon or during your beauty routine. There are a few ways to get manicures, hairstyles and more to go…
Organic cosmetics such as lotions, oils, shampoos, soaps and makeup have natural ingredients that are allegedly free of pesticides. For example, the fruit and flowers that comprise the ingredients in shampoo, such as berries, shea and other plant-based products, must be grown and harvested as organic food is. A label…
Everyone’s on a budget these days, and when the seasons change, it’s helpful to have a few pieces that carry over into cooler weather. You can make those summer separates that you dress down with other lighter pieces work for fall when the weather starts getting cooler. It’ll help you…
If you can empathize with Nora Ephron, who wrote the book I Feel Bad About My Neck, then there’s a new noninvasive cosmetic procedure that can tighten up that turkey neck. Instead of having a nip and a tuck under your chin to get rid of that undesireable extra skin…
Whether they break, split, have ridges or have been subjected to acrylics, weak nails are not a pretty sight. It’s difficult to keep polish on nails that flake or break easily, but there is hope. One major cause of weak nails is wetting nails. Frequent handwashers often complain about having…
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…
Melanoma – a type of skin cancer – is one of the deadliest cancers, and it can be prevented or at least caught early. People most at risk of developing this type of skin cancer are those with fair skin, those who have a lot of moles, a family history…