Are you a chip off the old block when it comes to paying for salon manicures? If you’re like most women, there’s nothing more satisfying than looking down at your hands and seeing your fingernails lined up like 10 perfectly polished soldiers. In fact, you’re willing to pay a price…
It’s too cold outside not to cover your head, but what’s a girl to do when confronted with the prospect of hat hair? Even if your warm winter hat is the cutest style, it can still leave you with a flat, unmanageable coif underneath when you take it off. But…
Whether it’s the offer of a “free makeover” or “gift with purchase,” those department store cosmetics counters look, smell and seem to want to make you feel good. But should you rely on those pricey products to improve your looks? Or rely on the salespeople to give you reliable information…
Getting out your wallet at the end of a salon or spa service can be downright ugly. Between the person who actually performed the service you needed and the supporting players, who might include anyone from the shampooer, blow dryer, wax assistant or receptionist, you might feel like Daddy Warbucks…
It’s a miracle salon treatment for some women, who swear by the glossy, smooth tresses they leave with after getting a Brazilian blow-dry. But the fabulous, star-endorsed procedure has some detractors, too, mainly due to the chemicals that go into the process. Since the revolutionary treatment was exported from Brazil,…
Whether it’s an homage to an ex-lover, a drunken whim or an impediment to landing a job, you may have second thoughts about getting your tattoo. It’s estimated that up to 50 percent of those who get inked regret it later on, but unlike most things in life, tattoos are…
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…
Want to give clothes new life and be on trend at the same time? There are a few tweaks and tricks you can employ to get a great look with what you’ve already got. Graphic tees that say and depict everything from the latest viral sensation to your favorite saying…
Hair today, gone tomorrow. It’s every woman’s worst nightmare. We’re talking about hair loss or thinning of the hair. For most women, it’s natural to lose an average of up to 100 hairs every day. It seems like a lot until you consider there are about 100,000 hairs on your…
It seems like lately in October we see more pink in stores than the traditional orange, black and other fall hues. The same is true for many beauty products, which, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, donate a portion of their profits to various breast cancer charities. But you don’t have…