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For Asian, Latina and black women – and any other shade in between – it can be a challenge to find the perfect shade of makeup to match skin tone. Other challenges might include controlling shine and oil or concealing darker pigmented areas. Luckily, many cosmetic companies have cropped up…
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Do you ever feel like you’re a slave to your hair dryer? You can still have a good hair day without the assistance of a blow dryer. It’s simply a matter of getting creative with your lovely locks. For example, why not ride the waves this summer? Nothing is as…
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Don’t throw out those cosmetics that you think you just won’t use quite yet. Give them another chance by using them for something other than what they were meant to do. Use your imagination to find new uses for old makeup. For example, if you use cream blush, then spread…
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Years and years of worshipping the sun – or just a mere few sunburns over the years – can cause age spots. They’re flat, freckle-like spots that appear on body parts that tend to be exposed to the sun most, such as hands, arms and the face, and fair-skinned people…
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We all know diamonds are a girl’s best friend. But so are pearls, bangles and a host of other fine jewelry staples that are mainstays. While trends in jewelry may come and go, there are certain pieces that remain classics throughout the years. These are the pieces of jewelry that…
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If you’ve ever noticed a short-haired star change her look to long locks relatively quickly, then you’ve seen hair extensions. A few strategically placed strands can mimic highlights, or larger chunks can make hair appear longer and fuller. In Britney Spears’ case, they can cover up a bad haircut. But…
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Most of us feel most beautiful in summer, when we can show a little more skin that just so happens to be perfectly bronzed. But a few warm-weather boo-boos can ruin your whole look. Start with your feet and legs. Wearing sandals, flip-flops and other foot-exposing shoes can take a…
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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…
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Warm weather is a time for beauty give and take…you get gorgeous, sunkissed skin, but humidity means frizzed-out and sometimes flat hair. Or does it? Get prepared before the weather starts getting really hairy by hydrating your hair. Start with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. It may seem counterintuitive to…
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Whether you want to look creepy, mysterious, ethereal, sexy, beautiful or just plain horrifying, Halloween is a fun time to break out of your usual beauty mold and really play with your look. First, consider the occasion. It may not be appropriate to answer the door to trick-or-treaters in your…
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