It’s been a long week. Gossipy co-workers, micromanaging bosses, and daily chores have all caught up with you. Maybe you’ve put in too many hours working late, or the kids have been exceptionally unruly. In any case, it’s Saturday morning, and you need a break. You need to pamper yourself, and this easy, DIY spa morning is just the thing to pep you up and get you back on track.
Head to Toe…or Toe to Head
First things first, hop into a nice, hot bath full of relaxing aromatherapy petals or salts. Soak for about 15 to 20 minutes and…
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Thinking of “going green” in honor of Earth Day? Believe it or not, your hair and beauty regimens are two of the best places to start conserving and reusing. Here are a few simple, effective ways to beautify the planet and your self.
Cut back on your use of flat irons, curling irons, blow dryers, and other electrical appliances on your hair. Air-dry your locks instead, using roller sets, twists, or braids to add curl and volume; try a paddle or round brush on dry hair for sleek, straight looks. This will save electricity – which is good for the…
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So you’ve got your beautiful eyelash extensions installed, and you love them…but they’re not quite the right look for your conservative corporate job. Or they’ve mostly grown out, but there are a few stragglers still hanging on. Or you’re experiencing a slightly pinching or pulling feeling. In any case, you need or want to remove your eyelash extensions. Here’s how!
First and foremost, try to avoid removing eyelash extensions prematurely if you can help it, and especially try not to have to do it yourself at home. This is because eyelash extensions are bonded to your natural lashes using surgical-grade…
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As the old saying goes, a penny saved is a penny earned. But what about dollars, or even hundreds of dollars? With economies all over the world reshuffling, now is a great time to start budgeting (or to make a new budget, if you already have one). This even extends to your bathroom closet or medicine cabinet; beauty supplies can get expensive! Fortunately, you don’t have to sacrifice looking good to save money on your hair, skin, and beauty needs. All you have to do is follow these tips!
Shop sales and clip coupons. It’s really the oldest trick in…
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False lashes droop. Mascara gloops. Bare, thin lashes won’t do, if you want a high-glam evening or formal look. So what’s a girl to do?
One option to investigate is eyelash extensions. These semi-permanent fibers add thickness and length to your natural eyelashes, helping your peepers pop. Yet what are they, and how do they work? Read on to find out.
What ARE Eyelash Extensions?
Basically, eyelash extensions are just like hair extensions: they are short strands of synthetic or natural hair attached to your normal lashes by a licensed technician, using a strong-hold adhesive. Think of them as fusion…
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Seductive eyes may lure men in, and sky-high cheekbones may intrigue them, but no facial feature seals the deal like smooth, supple, luscious-looking lips. Whether you’re going for full-on movie-star glam or a natural, laid-back look, you need a few tips – and a few tools – to get your pucker ready to rock…and here they are!
Step 1: Prime
Lock-ready lips start with daily exfoliation and moisturizing. Drink plenty of water daily, and remove old or chapped skin with your toothbrush after brushing your teeth. Follow this up with a moisturizing lip balm that will seal in the softness…
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It seems like everyone is in a struggle with their weight at some point or another. We’re bombarded with ads for one fad diet or another that promise overnight weight loss with no effort. However, there are a few little known weight loss tips that will help you take the weight off and keep it off.
Know your caloric needs
This may seem obvious, but most people have no idea how many calories they should be taking in every day. You should know how many you need to be eating so you’ll know how many you need to burn to…
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By now, certain beauty “secrets” are really well-known truths. But every day, researchers are discovering new information about hair, skin, and nail care. Case in point: those pesky under-eye circles and bags that every woman hates have more causes – and more cures – than have previously been known.
For starters, dark circles beneath the eyes can be genetic. People of Southeast Asian, Indian, and Middle Eastern descent tend to have higher concentrations of skin pigment under their eyes…which means that tea bags and cucumbers won’t do a thing to help these kinds of bags. Gentle lightening creams and treatments…
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Every woman has been there: a visit to the salon goes well, and you walk out with perfectly groomed and arched eyebrows. One week later, though, stray hairs are starting to peek through, and that neat brow line is getting a bit blurred. You have two options. First, you can go back to the salon for a shape-up, which may not cost that much for the visit, but will add up over time. You second option is to maintain your brow at home, saving a fair amount of money in the process.
So how is it done? Well, the best…
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The new year always starts with awards season, and awards season always features some of the newest, hottest trends in fashion, beauty, and hairstyling. So what seems to be heating up the red carpets this year? Flesh – as in skin-tone copying, hint-of-bare hues in makeup and clothing, as well as peep-toe shoes, and lace cutouts and designs in dresses and other clothing.
We all remember Lady Gaga’s over-the-top lace and mesh ensembles from all the music awards last year, but many more conservative lace looks are starting to hit runways and retailers in 2011. Celebrities as different as Kristen…
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