Best Braids: Front and Center

Best Braids: Front and Center

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Whether you’re 9 or 39, side braids are all the latest rage. From Sienna Miller to Lauren Conrad, it seems like the hippest actresses are donning variations of this fun yet feminine hairstyle that enable women to get in touch with their inner flower child. Not only is this ‘do…

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Nail a Perfect Professional Manicure

Nail a Perfect Professional Manicure

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You want a quality manicure, and if you leave it to the professionals, you want to get your hard-earned money’s worth, right? First you have to decide what kind of manicure you want. Nails have gone beyond fake vs. real. Do you want a relaxing, spa-like experience while getting your…

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Spa Treatments with A-Peel

Spa Treatments with A-Peel

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Regardless of your age, you may have heard the buzz about facial peels and microdermabrasion. It sounds painful, but what’s the real story behind these spa mainstays? And is it safe? There are two ways to undergo the processes: at home or administered by a certified esthetician in a spa,…

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Prom on the Cheap

Prom on the Cheap

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It’s a night to remember. Whether you’re planning the perfect prom for yourself or for your daughter, a little can go a long way when you’re working on a shoestring budget. There are plenty of ways you can cut corners without minimizing the importance of one of the most important…

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Makeup: Many Happy Returns?

Makeup: Many Happy Returns?

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How many times have you bought a lipstick, foundation or other cosmetic that just wasn’t right? The guesswork involved in how the color will look on your skin by simply looking at the bottle is frustrating and annoying, especially when the gamble doesn’t work out. Some stores have reasonable return…

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All About Blush

All About Blush

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Feel like getting cheeky but not sure what color to use or where to put it? Blush tends to be an often-overlooked cosmetic, but it can add to your overall look and even multitask as other products. When it’s summer, bronzer does a great double duty as highlighter and cheek…

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Best Beauty Gadgets

Best Beauty Gadgets

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There may not be enough room in your cosmetic bag or underneath the bathroom sink for another thing, and that’s understandable. But take a look at these five beauty gadgets, and you may want to make some room. First, for effortless foundation application, try the Elizabeth Arden Makeup Blender ($15)….

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Tool Time: Brush Up on the Cleaning Process

Tool Time: Brush Up on the Cleaning Process

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Most women don’t give a second thought to cleaning their cosmetics brushes. In reality, those unassuming brushes can be chock-full of bacteria and dirt build-up. By cleaning your brushes, they will last even longer. It will also prevent your cosmetics from becoming contaminated. Using clean brushes will also reduce breakouts…

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