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…
The way you dry your hair and the tools you use matter when it comes to your overall style. So when you’re looking for a new hair dryer, there are a few things to consider. First, start with your own hair. Is it damaged? If so, it’ll take less time…
What will the well-heeled be wearing as the weather finally turns cooler? Here are some classic looks in footwear that will carry you through the fall and beyond. First, get used to those platforms and wedges. In the summer, it was all about sandals, and that heel will be seen…
Celebrities swear by the craziest – and priciest – potions to retain their youthful looks onscreen. But which ones are hokey, and which can you incorporate into your beauty regimen? Definitely not the synthetic snake venom Gwyneth Paltrow favors, or the nightingale droppings contained in Victoria Beckham’s facial! Many stars…
If you’ve been slathering on the self tanner all summer – or getting plenty of the real thing, which we don’t advise – don’t rush to the tanning bed when it’s time to fall back. Having a super dark tan in the winter when there’s not a lot of sun…
Most eyes look great when adorned with a little makeup. But for those of us who either apply eye makeup with a heavy hand or aren’t sure how to apply eye makeup at all, it can be a challenge to get a pretty look. Whether it’s for everyday or a…
It’s that time of year again. Time to throw on a halfway decent-looking shirt over pajama pants and flip flops to run the kids through the carpool line, right? No one will see you from the chest up, so why should it matter? Well, maybe it doesn’t. But when you…
There’s nothing more embarrassing that a horrid case of halitosis, especially if you’re the only person who doesn’t know about it. Bad breath is a major turn-off. Food can cause foul odors. Among the biggest offenders are onion, garlic, vegetables and spices. Sometimes brushing your teeth just isn’t enough. That’s…
Comedones are the scientific name for them, but if you suffer from blackheads, you want to call them gone as soon as possible. Ugly blackheads form when pores get clogged with oil and debris, such as old makeup or dead skin cells. During puberty, this and other forms of acne…
When it comes to your hair’s texture, whether it’s curly, straight, frizzy or somewhere in between, whether or not it absorbs water and other humectants may determine how easy it is to style and what kind of products you should use on your tresses. Many people with chemical treatments, such…