Let`s face it! From time to time, we all love to reinvent ourselves. In the past, the beauty world provided us with ways to change our hair, skin tone color and body. Now, with the advent of color contact lenses, we can even change our eye color. There are two types of color contact lenses.

If you have ever searched the drugstore shelves for a skin care product that will diminish wrinkles while effectively battling potential acne breakouts, you know that these products are few and far between. The truth is that anti-aging products for oily skin are not exactly a big market. 

If you have a cruise vacation coming up in your not so distant future, you will want to be ready to set sail looking your absolute best. However, simply packing the same beauty supplies and equipment that you use at home for your hair and skin care may not cut it when you are out on the open sea.

There are many benefits in using natural skin care products on your skin. Some women will even go as far as to create their own skin care recipes by combining natural ingredients that can be found at the neighborhood grocery store. But what if you could bring your skin care even closer to home? 

Thick, naturally curly or wavy long hair can be difficult to style, but with the right instruction and a little trial and error you can have runway perfect hair. Putting long thick hair into an updo is elegant and simple to create. Begin by gathering all of your hair into a ponytail at the middle

If you wear glasses daily, that is no reason to neglect those beautiful eyes underneath the lenses. In fact, with the right makeup techniques safely tucked under your belt, your frames can show off the most alluring eyes on the block. There are some modifications that you can apply to your

How many times have you and your friends swapped stories of diets gone wrong and skinny jeans that just won’t fit? It’s second nature – we talk about our fat and our constant fight against it. It’s part of our make-up. But its’ not just you and your friends – it’s all of us. In fact, according

Being “Miss Busybody” is one thing, but that doesn’t mean you should neglect your skin care. Whether you’re the stay-at-home mom who has to be everywhere at once, the top executive with endless meetings or the multitasking college student burning the midnight oil, there are helpful tips 

We’ve all been there. You see a lipstick shade on a model in a beauty magazine or on the lips of your best pal, and you think, “I’ve GOT to have that shade!” You buy it, bring it home, put it on, and – yikes! Not at all what you were expecting. The problem with lipstick is that shades will not look

In light of the popularity of high-protein, low-carb diets, there are many misconceptions about these two nutritional building blocks. For many, protein has become synonymous with “good” and carbs have become synonymous with “bad.” If you exercise regularly, you may be wondering

They say that “40 is the new 30.” If you look at many of today’s 40-somethings, you would probably agree. While the commitment to fitness can surely account for the youthful bodies of the female baby boomers, advances in sophisticated skin care can also take some credit. In fact, due to the

With supermodels gracing runways and television, the desire to look like a model has become more popular than ever. Even if you don’t have a fantastic makeup artist and hair stylist you can still achieve a top model look on your own - and it’s a lot easier than you may think. One of the most

Want something different and fun for the summer? Why not try a fishtail braid? They’re a great look for just about any style and while they may look difficult, they’re actually easier than you think. The braid works best on hair that is shoulder-length or longer and has not been layered.

A trip to the high altitude mountains can be an invigorating experience. People who enjoy high altitude sports, such as skiing, hiking and mountain biking always seem to have a youthful outlook on life. Unfortunately, the cold, thin dry air and the mega doses of ultraviolet that characterize

With so many choices of how you can work up a sweat at the gym, how can you know which is best or – even better yet – which is best for you? For our purposes, let’s stick to the big three – bikes, treadmills and elliptical climbers – and look at the pros and cons of each and what each can do for you in your

All of us know that losing weight isn’t easy. There are more fad diets than you can count or keep track of. So why don’t they work? One answer may lie in our sleep habits. Recent scientific studies show a strong relationship between sleep deprivation and weight gain, even though we don’t know

Gyms are a lot like people – each has a personality all its own. Some cater to bodybuilders, some to soccer moms. And even if one caters specifically to your needs, there are still some concerns to address to be sure that the gym is right for you, you’re right for the gym and that this will be

Each of us has a time of day when we feel we’re at our best – that time that we try to time our workouts to hit. And of course the early morning jogger is going to disagree with the evening stair-climber and the lunchtime spinner as to when the optimal time for exercise might be. So who’s right and

Most people have natural highlights in their hair, just look at any child whose hair hasn’t been altered by highlights or lowlights. Natural highlights come from many sources, including the sun, and range in color from blonde to gold, copper, reddish, mahogany and shades in between.

A common issue among women, especially since warm weather and summer fashions are already here. First, when shaving, use a mild shaving creme and avoid using bar soap or foams, since they contain more air bubbles and can cause more nicks and cuts. However, the most important product to use

If you have ever suffered from the dry, itchy patches of eczema, you know how uncomfortable this skin condition can be. Eczema can also be an embarrassing problem if the patches appear in the visible areas of the arms or legs. Instead of resigning yourself to the idea of wearing long pants

Summer is vastly approach and with summer comes the harsh rays of the sun. While most of us remember to protect our skin with sunscreen, often we forget to pay attention to our hair. The sun can damage hair’s cuticles, leaving your hair dry, brittle and frizzy. It can also make hair’s color

It`s a fact that healthy hair has faster growth, vibrancy and resilience. Yo achieve healthy hair you`ll need to change some of your habits, maintaining a proper nutrition, moisturizing your hair, keeping the scalp clean and avoiding harsh chemicals. Here`s how to get a healthy hair.

Using permanent dye and tints is a popular trend, especially among teenagers. But before you make your appointment at the salon or start browsing the hair care aisle at the store, there are important safety issues you need to familiarize yourself with so you don’t have a bad experience.

Have you ever bought a foundation, only to hear someone say you look paler or darker than you should? Or maybe you bought a foundation that made your face too oily or dry. If this is you, then you’ll want to check out our guide on choosing a foundation that is right for you. The first thing you need

Sometimes health and skin care regimens seem too complex for the average woman to follow. Who has time to keep up with all of the new information on these subjects that flood our media today? The good news is that taking care of your body and your complexion can be much easier than it appears.

The teen-age years are an appropriate time to begin a healthy skincare routine. But most teens think that anything beyond cleansing or using an acne treatment is too complicated or unnecessary since their skin is still “young”. However, incorporating a complete skincare routine

It’s that time of year again – the flowers are blooming, the birds are singing; spring has sprung! It’s time for out with the old, and in with the new – when it comes to your makeup routine that is. Most women are more than ready to put aside the earthy tones of the winter months to make room

Many people consider using a nighttime serum or moisturizer as either being too high maintenance, not necessary or one more annoying extra step to do before going to bed. Another common explanation is that they want their skin to “breathe” and use nothing after cleansing. But while we sleep