Makeup can be a way to express yourself and help to show the world the way you feel, without having to say one word. You can give yourself a fresh, natural look or you can go full-on glam, with fake eyelashes and a fierce lip — or find yourself loving somewhere in between. Makeup is, […]
It seems like every day there’s some new beauty trend buzzing around on social media. We’ll admit, sometimes beauty trends are way overdue. For instance, fuller eyebrows — the overplucked brows of the ’90s and early 2000s weren’t doing us any favors. Other times, they’re just so weird you have to see them to believe […]
More than 20 years after Princess Diana’s death, the world is still transfixed by her. Well-noted for her humanitarian efforts, Diana’s short life was marked by tragedy, but through it all she tried to live with love and compassion. Transformed from a lonely young girl to “The People’s Princess,” Diana was never comfortable with the […]
Buying natural beauty products is more than just a craze — it’s part of an overall healthy lifestyle. We all know that natural is a popular buzzword, but what does “natural” really mean? You would think it would accurately describe a product with no artificial ingredients, perhaps is chemical-free, or made from things found growing […]
In a world where you can put a filter on your Instagram photo that instantly smooths your skin or add a Snapchat filter that gives you a different eye color and a flower crown, it can sometimes be difficult to feel beautiful by social media’s standards. Even when people claim #nomakeup, sometimes we look to […]
There’s something very mysterious about perfume. Unlike anything else, it’s the only thing we wear that is invisible, it’s unique on everyone, and most of the time we have very little understanding of the ingredients. I asked several fragrance industry insiders to spill their secrets about what is really in perfume, how to choose right […]
There are few things as frustrating as applying a full face of makeup, only to have it fade just a few hours later. There are many reasons why your makeup doesn’t stay on as long as you would like it to. Sometimes, it’s the products you are using or it can simply be that you […]
A year and a half ago, I somewhat unexpectedly fell into the world of vivid hair (also known as bright hair, unicorn hair, fashion colors, and probably a hundred other terms I’ve never even heard of or am forgetting). To put it plainly, I started getting my hair dyed bright, funky colors. It all started […]
Long hair, don’t care! Long hair devotees such as myself are often so attached to our locks that we will endure lots of daily annoyances and hassles because they simply go with the tress territory. If you have long hair that falls past your shoulders, chances are, you deal with your strands getting in the way […]
While Vampire Facials sound scary, they are really anything but. They do, however, involve blood. First made popular by none other than Kim Kardashian, the Vampire Facial has gone mainstream. But what exactly is a Vampire Facial and what does it have to do with vampires anyway? Is it really the fountain of youth or […]
https://youtube.com/watch?v=Vv2ORMREB7E So you’re thinking about getting a tattoo? Good for you for doing your research! This is a permanent decision, so thinking it through and being absolutely sure is critical. “The choice to get a tattoo is highly personal and one that should only be made after a careful and deliberate consideration of the consequences […]
If you are long overdue for a trip to the drugstore, or simply hit the snooze button one too many times this morning, you may find yourself struggling to get up and at ’em today. Maybe it’s rusty razor blades, your chipping gel manicure snagging on your favorite black Spanx tights, or hair and makeup […]