Thinking about going over to the light side? There are a few things you should know about dyeing your hair blonde before you make an appointment or grab a bottle of color. First, take your own natural haircolor into account before choosing to go blonde. People who have very dark…
Where there’s smoke, there’s this fiery look that so many women try to achieve. We’re talking about the smoky-eyed look that’s apropos for just about any and every special occasion. While it may seem like an impossible feat if you’re not a trained make-up artist, giving yourself smoky eyes is…
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…
Are you quick to deem a beauty product DOA when it still has plenty of life left in it? Stop right there! We’ve got some seriously simple ways to revive your favorite polish. The first step is to make sure there is still polish in the bottle. There’s no use…
Years and years of worshipping the sun – or just a mere few sunburns over the years – can cause age spots. They’re flat, freckle-like spots that appear on body parts that tend to be exposed to the sun most, such as hands, arms and the face, and fair-skinned people…
As days get shorter and it becomes time for the clocks to fall back, you may notice a change in your skin. Cooler, less humid weather, coupled with fall wind, can take a toll on your complexion, particularly if you tend to have dry or sensitive skin. When there’s less…
It seems like once the days start getting shorter and the temperatures drop, your skin starts losing its healthy summer glow and getting sapped of its moisture. When things move indoors for the winter, dry heat can exacerbate the problem, making skin dry, flaky and rough. But there are a…
There are so many reasons to avoid the salon. It’s expensive, time-consuming and can be boring, especially when you feel like you need to go every six weeks or so. But there are ways to delay the inevitable. First, start in the shower. A good-quality shampoo formula that’s tailored to…
For women who have frizzy hair, silicone hair products are a godsend. They seem to add shine, silkiness and manageability to hair that needs taming. And when you straighten your hair, it helps add that pretty sheen to it. But are these “serums,” as they’re sometimes labeled, aren’t all they’re…
This year, it’s time to be festive all the way down to your fingertips. Many brands of nail polish are introducing holiday colors that’ll drive out the Grinch in anyone and beautify your hands. The colors of the season are brighter and more beautiful than a lit-up Christmas tree, and…