Buy a Bauble for Charity

Buy a Bauble for Charity

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

If you love accessories– and who doesn’t?– then why not indulge your jones for shiny things while helping the planet and other people? While it’s usually once in a blue moon when we buy diamonds, if you’re in the market for a sparkler, then there is an ethical option to…

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Hair Extensions 101

Hair Extensions 101

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

If you’ve ever noticed a short-haired star change her look to long locks relatively quickly, then you’ve seen hair extensions. A few strategically placed strands can mimic highlights, or larger chunks can make hair appear longer and fuller. In Britney Spears’ case, they can cover up a bad haircut. But…

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How to Treat Body Acne

How to Treat Body Acne

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Having a breakout on your face is one thing, but imagine waking up to blemishes all over – arms, chest, back, buttocks…this is reality for many people. Body acne is less common than regular acne, but those who suffer from facial acne are more prone to it. Risk factors for…

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How to Pack Away Summer Stuff

How to Pack Away Summer Stuff

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When the weather turns cool, it’s time to look forward to unpacking and wearing clothes meant for cooler weather, like cozy sweaters, wool skirts and jackets, and tall boots. But what to do with those summer duds, like t-shirts, shorts, sundresses and sandals? The obvious answer is to stash them…

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Makeup Brands for Women of Color

Makeup Brands for Women of Color

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For Asian, Latina and black women – and any other shade in between – it can be a challenge to find the perfect shade of makeup to match skin tone. Other challenges might include controlling shine and oil or concealing darker pigmented areas. Luckily, many cosmetic companies have cropped up…

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The Symptoms of Sun Damage

The Symptoms of Sun Damage

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If you think your skin is in great shape, think again. If you have freckles or just a tan, then you probably have sun damage. In fact, a tan – your skin darkening as a result of sun exposure – is sun damage, according to dermatologists. That golden color is…

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Best Products for Oily Hair

Best Products for Oily Hair

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Nothing is worse than having that limp, lank, need-a-shower look. Except for having that look right after a shower. Oily hair is a curse for many women, who tend to compensate by washing hair even more frequently. However, frequent washing can compound the problem because oily hair isn’t caused by…

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