With limits on what you can and can’t put in your carry-on bag, plus weight limits on your checked baggage, it’s tough to pack all the cosmetics and toiletries that you need on a trip. Plus, the environment of an airplane is not kind to many women’s complexions. You may…
Once you find the perfect golden hue in a bottle, here are some tips to keep your self-tanner in place and looking its best. A great-looking bottle tan starts with preparation. When applied to skin that hasn’t been exfoliated, self tanner can look uneven as dead skin sloughs off. Start…
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…
Getting a cleaner-than-clean face may seem appealing, but is the latest trend in skincare all it’s cracked up to be? In a word, yes. The Clarisonic Skin Cleansing System gets rave reviews from most of its users, according to TotalBeauty.com and other beauty product review sites. The company claims that…
We’ve all been there. You’re dressed to the nines, and you spill your fancy dinner on the dress you so painstakingly picked out for the special occasion. Or you’re headed to an interview and notice that your hem has fallen. Perhaps you’ve fallen victim to the dreaded wardrobe malfunction. Regardless…
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…
After a few months of sun, sand and chlorine, your hair is probably ready for a much-needed rest. Summer takes a toll on hair, drying it out, sapping it of color and making it frizzy and unhealthy. Now that you’ve put all that summer fun behind you, it’s time for…
When you think of a massage, the face is probably the last thing that comes to mind. However, facial massages are every bit as important. The benefits of facial massages go beyond just feeling good. These techniques help release tension, boost circulation and assist in ridding the skin of impurities….
Summer is the time for showing off your feet in the hottest shoe trends, like wedges, strappy sandals and flats. But there’s nothing worse than buying a beautiful pair and hobbling within an hour of putting them on. As you’re satisfying that shoe-shopping craving, check out the shoes you’re considering…
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…