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,…
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…
You don’t have to be in France to do as the French do, especially when it comes to your hair. The French twist is actually a hairstyle you can tackle that doesn’t require a stint in beauty school. The ‘do is one of those elegant styles that can make even…
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…
Farrah Fawcett’s feathers, Meg Ryan’s shag, Rachel’s layers…since movies have been made, women have requested their favorite stars’ styles, and not much has changed. Women are still requesting long layers, which is a style that works great on most women. But “the Rachel” has a bit of a twist these…
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…
It seems as if the rash of celebrities flashing the paparazzi in too-short skirts and nonexistent undergarments has ended. But many women still prefer to go bare, or commando – eschewing undies to allow their nether regions a little freedom. Maybe it’s to spice up things with a partner, simply…
Here’s an eye-opening fact on getting some shut-eye. A recent study published in the British Medical Journal found that people who don’t get enough sleep actually look less attractive, less healthy and more tired that their well-rested counterparts. Researcher John Axelsson says that getting those Zzzzz’s is one of the…
If you’re out of your favorite beauty product or forgot to pack it in your purse, don’t fret. There are a few switches you can make when you run low on your favorite product or when you’re just feeling too lazy to reapply later. Not worth your while to reapply…
Being a mom means waking up, getting the kids fed and ready for the day, perhaps helping your husband do the same, and oh yeah. Getting yourself ready, too. If looking polished and pretty is just an afterthought for you, it doesn’t have to be. You can get a glam…