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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For naturally kinky, coiled, or curly locks, proper shampoos and conditioning are crucial. But you’ve read it here over and over: the same tricks that work on relaxed or naturally straight lengths just don’t work for natural Black hair. Curls and coils call for a completely different kind of hair care, and these shampoos, conditioners, and other products have just the recipe for success!

Cholesterol conditioners: Cholesterol is horrible for your heart, but great for your hair! Cholesterol serves as one of the best deep conditioning treatments for highly-textured hair, since this substance helps build, protect, and moisturize the hair…
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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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Worried about a thinning hairline? Want smooth, soft edges to frame your face, but not sure how to do it without damage? Many women suffer from hair loss around the temples and forehead, and the reasons for this are usually completely preventable: poor hairstyle choices, bad products, and rough handling all contribute to hair coming out. But you don’t have to contend with these problems – not if you take preventive measures!
The first thing to do to stop thinning edges in their tracks is to take a good look at your hairstyles. Are your locks usually slicked back into…
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Readers of a certain age (or those watching TV in the wake of the great Michael Jackson’s untimely death) can remember watching the video for “Say, Say, Say,� MJ’s classic duet with Paul McCartney. In the video, Michael and Paul play turn-of-the-century snake-oil salesmen, peddling useless potions and calling them “wonder cures� and “miracle tonics,� even planting fellow actors in the crowd to help convince the public that their “medicines� work, after all.
Well, that trend continues to this day. Like the medical field, the beauty industry has always been vulnerable to scam artists making big promises they can’t deliver….
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So you’ve made your New Year’s resolution to lose weight.  You’ve signed up for a gym membership, stocked up on healthy snacks and created a food journal. In time your efforts will pay off. But what if you want to look slimmer now? Here are some hairstyles that will make you look thinner.

Long and Layered
Long and layered locks can do wonders to camouflage a round, chubby face. The long tresses give the illusion of a long, elongated face,  making it appear slimmer. Create layers by trimming the hair above and below the chin area. Try to avoid layers…
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Most women wear the same hairstyle, or variations of it, for years. However, the changes that accompany age and maturity dictate a change in hairstyle. Enjoy your best look at any age.
Your early  20′s:
Be wild and bold! Now is the time to try out all of the styles you’ve seen on television and in magazines. Always enjoyed long locks? Try out that short, spiked look you’ve had your eye on. Is your hair short? Go for a Hollywood starlet look by adding Indian hair extensions for  dramatic flair. Try out cascading cornrows or tight tendrils. The sky’s the…
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Looking your best is a great way to  boost your self esteem, raise your self confidence and perform at your best. You don’t have to be a celebrity to enjoy a great makeover. Here are a few ways that you can give yourself a total makeover without a Hollywood starlet’s budget.
Start Inside
The first step in making yourself over is to visualize the change you want to see. Tell yourself that you are confident, self assured and beautiful. Your positive attitude will radiate all over, completing the first step in your total makeover.
Hair
Most women wear the same hairstyle…
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Want to enjoy long, healthy flowing locks? The secret to healthy hair may surprise you. What you put in your body matters just as much as what you put on your hair. Veg out on these super foods that promote hair growth.
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds are high in the mineral Silica. Silica promotes healthy hair growth and is the main ingredient in sunflower seed and sunflower oil. It’s also found in horsetail. Horsetail is a vitamin supplement that can be found in many health food stores. Other nuts that are high in fatty acids promote hair growth. These include…
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Even with the best products and regular maintenance, many women find themselves still battling hard, damaged hair and dull, sluggish skin. But why? Well, two words are to blame: hard water. Yes, the water you use to clean your hair and body can be part of the problem when it comes to your beauty routine. Hard water can dry out skin and hair, causing scaling, breakage, split ends, dandruff, and other problems. Fortunately, though, we have solutions!
What is Hard Water?
“Hard waterâ€� is water with high levels of metallic minerals like calcium, copper, zinc, and magnesium. It is usually…
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