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…
There are a few adjectives we associate with high-heeled shoes, whether they’re pumps, wedges, platforms or sandals: sexy, confident, hot. But you may not think of these descriptions: painful, dangerous and health hazards. Heels have always been in style, but women who wear them a lot are prone to some…
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…
Sure, it feels great to get pampered at a spa by having your face exfoliated, cleaned and massaged. But can’t you get all those treatments at home for a fraction of the cost? The short answer is yes, and doing your own treatments has quite a few other benefits, too….
If the first thing you grab when you notice unkempt tresses is your old brush from who-knows-when, then it might be time to invest in a new hairbrush. But with myriad shapes, sizes, materials and price points, who knows what kind is best? The answer lies in the texture of…
The Great American Smokeout, a nationwide push to get smokers to break the habit, happens every year on the third Thursday in November. Why not make this your year to quit smoking? You already know the negative impact that smoking can have on your health, but did you know that…
In tough economic times, many Americans try to keep the few dollars they spend in the country to benefit Americans. Why not extend that largesse to your beauty products by buying from some great American cosmetic companies? Many American beauty companies use all-natural ingredients grown in the USA to manufacture…
You know it’s good for your insides, but adding oatmeal to your beauty regimen can reap benefits on the outside, too. That’s because the breakfast staple is fantastic for exfoliating, treating acne, dry skin, itchy skin, sunburns and even your pooch’s parched skin. Whether you make a mask, scrub, bath…
Ever wonder what could add some extra oomph to your outfit — or even your entire wardrobe? If you’ve ever been left thinking your ensemble could just use an extra something — a piece that could add extra pizzazz — listen up. There are a handful of ways to make…
They may just seem like excess skin you can cut away during a manicure, but that skin at the bottom of your nail bed serves an important function. Cuticles are the gatekeepers of the fingers, protecting the body from bacteria, fungus and other germs. So it’s important to keep them…