Is Hair Dye Safe?

Is Hair Dye Safe?

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

You do it to cover greys, give hair a little pick-me-up or go for a drastic new look, but do you really know what’s in your hair dye? Some studies link hair dye to cancer and birth defects, and most dyes don’t go through the rigorous safety testing of other…

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Get Cheeky: How to Get Higher

Get Cheeky: How to Get Higher

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Face it — we’re not all blessed with high cheekbones like Kate Moss, Gisele Bundchen and other glam gals. The good news is that you can model yourself after those famous cover girl faces with the right makeup techniques. While some women are willing to go to great (and often…

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What to Tip for Beauty Services

What to Tip for Beauty Services

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

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…

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Great Conditioners for Your Hair Type

Great Conditioners for Your Hair Type

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

You’ve seen the commercials and wondered, “How DO they get their hair so soft, shiny and manageable?” Many experts agree that getting “Pantene hair” boils down to one thing: conditioner. Moisturizing your hair is an important step in keeping it manageable, shiny and frizz-free. The good news is that it…

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10 Shoes Every Woman Should Own

10 Shoes Every Woman Should Own

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

It would be wonderful if women didn’t need to own practical shoes. It’s so much fun to shop for and wear Sex and the City-style stilettos and fashionable – if not functional – works of art. But there are some must-haves that you need for your shoe wardrobe. Here are…

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Do You Need a Facial Moisturizer?

Do You Need a Facial Moisturizer?

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

The short answer is yes. Most women need a moisturizer, whether they have oily, dry or combination skin. Facial skin has different needs than the skin on your body, so you can’t just use one all over. But with so many products on the market, making the wrong choice can…

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Hanging Out: How to Launder Intimates

Hanging Out: How to Launder Intimates

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

When it comes to laundry, you know which of your clothes need special treatment, such as hand washing or a gentle cycle in the machine. But it’s worth a mention to give your unmentionables some special treatment. Most panties, bras, shapewear and other undergarments say to hand wash, but many…

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French Manicures with a Twist

French Manicures with a Twist

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

From proms to weddings, the French Manicure seems to be the go-to style for women everywhere. For some though, the trend seems to become tiresome over time. While always elegant, the French can become a bit boring week after week. If you’re one of those women who refuses to stray…

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Tie it Up: Sophisticated Updos

Tie it Up: Sophisticated Updos

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

Putting hair up in a ponytail is such a simple way to conceal a host of hair issues, from frizz to needing a washing to a bad haircut. But just because it’s your go-to hairstyle for when you don’t want to style your hair doesn’t mean a ponytail can’t be…

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