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Learning how to Properly Tweeze & Take Care of Your Eyebrows

Learning how to Properly Tweeze & Take Care of Your Eyebrows

Tweezing your eyebrows on your own is an inexpensive way to keep up the maintenance on your eyebrows without spending lots of money. Usually getting your eyebrows waxed or threaded can add up, especially if you do it every week and a half or so. Sometimes it’s nice to get them cleaned up via waxing, but if you’re on a strict budget or would like to put away some money to spend on your hair or beauty items during the summer, consider tweezing your eyebrows yourself a frugal alternative.
If you decide that tweezing is a good way for you…
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Getting Your Skin Ready to Go and Glow for the Springtime

Since spring is on its way its time to start prepping your skin and getting it ready for the warm months ahead! If your skin is dry due to the cold climate you are living in, there are ways to take care of it. Get rid of all of the dead skin, by refreshing and replenishing your skin cells. Here’s how.
Don’t Take Hot Showers & Moisturize Your Skin!
Even though hot showers feel great, try to keep the water warm or cool. Hot water only dries out your skin and sucks the moisture out of it. After you get…
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Natural Ways to Condition Your Hair and Purify Your Skin

Natural Ways to Condition Your Hair and Purify Your Skin

We hope your Monday is going well and wish you well from Perfect Locks! We also are thinking of all of you who may have been affected by the storm Irene – please stay safe and we are wishing you a speedy pick up and no flooding in your area!
For those of us who may be tight on money during our difficult economy, did you know that you can find simple beauty tricks and tips in your very own kitchen? These tips can transform your skin and hair. Let’s find out what and where all of these natural beauty…
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The Makeup Craze for Fall

The Makeup Craze for Fall

Fall time soon will be arriving and with your new Fusion Hair Extensions, you will want to be looking your best. Complimenting your hair with a fabulous face is a great start to becoming the fashionista you dreamed of. There are several makeup trends in store for us in the coming months including cheekbones that glow, beige eyes and lips, and bright shades of lipstick. Who says you can’t incorporate color during the fall time? We’re here to show you how to get your perfect look with some pictures to inspire you.
1. Dark Skin Looks Amazing with Brightly Colored…
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The Saturday-Morning Spa Treatment

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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Green Beauty Tips for Earth Day

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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Perfect Your Pout in 4 Easy Steps

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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6 Essential Steps for Youthful-Looking Skin

Some women never seem to age. Whether it’s your own great-aunt or a supermodel like Cyndi Crawford, you’ve seen them, and you’ve probably wondered what their secret is. Well, aside from having great genetics, there are a few not-so-tough steps that you can carry out to keep your skin youthful and glowing for years to come – not matter what your age!
First and foremost, moisturize. Fine lines and wrinkles form as the skin dries out and loses its elasticity, so drench your skin in moisture to keep it firm and pretty. Drink lots of water (at least 64 ounces…
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3 Things You Didn’t Know about Under-Eye Circles & Bags

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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How to Maintain the Perfect Brow

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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