When it comes to laundry, you know which of your clothes need special treatment, such as hand washing or a gentle cycle in the machine. But it’s worth a mention to give your unmentionables some special treatment. Most panties, bras, shapewear and other undergarments say to hand wash, but many…
When it comes to shaving, are you too close for comfort? Razor burn can be a real pain for men and women alike. From an unsightly red rash to those blistering bumps, the aftermath of a bad shave can linger for a long time to come. Obviously, the only guaranteed…
Those lovely locks can be hair today, gone tomorrow if you don’t take proper care. There are plenty of ways to tell if your hair is in tip-top shape. For starters, it will look dull and lifeless. Oftentimes, it’s dry to the touch, weak, difficult to style and usually tangles…
There may not be enough room in your cosmetic bag or underneath the bathroom sink for another thing, and that’s understandable. But take a look at these five beauty gadgets, and you may want to make some room. First, for effortless foundation application, try the Elizabeth Arden Makeup Blender ($15)….
Face it — we’re not all blessed with high cheekbones like Kate Moss, Gisele Bundchen and other glam gals. The good news is that you can model yourself after those famous cover girl faces with the right makeup techniques. While some women are willing to go to great (and often…
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…
For many, silicone brings to mind breast implants, but did you know that people are allowing the substance to be injected into their faces and other parts needing a boost? It’s a process called pumping, and it uses various grades of silicone to plump up areas like the lips, cheeks,…
They may just seem like excess skin you can cut away during a manicure, but that skin at the bottom of your nail bed serves an important function. Cuticles are the gatekeepers of the fingers, protecting the body from bacteria, fungus and other germs. So it’s important to keep them…
Men typically spend less time taking care of their skin than women, yet they tend to spend more time outdoors. Skin gets windblown, sunburned and abused in general, then it’s also subjected to the irritation of shaving. Men even have a higher rate of melanoma, the most lethal form of…
Some days, it’s just nicer to give your hair a break from all the heat you give it, whether from blow-drying, flat ironing, curling or whatever. But how can you go from towel-dried hair to looking stylish enough to leave the house? The first step is to have the right…