Good news chocolate lovers! Preliminary evidence shows that cocoa and other chocolates may help you keep high blood pressure down, your heart healthy and you blood flowing strong.  But when all you crave is a good chocolate fix… who cares about all that! Now you can take that chocoholic status

This writer is a woman who has successfully transitioned from a very long well-kept mane of curls to using the buzz cut as my main mode of style for several years. Although not everyone has the right head for this cut (man or woman) most people can make it work, with a little bit of confidence

Do you find a signature scent and buy it in bulk or stock the bathroom shelves with an aroma for every occasion? It’s a debate that will continue as long as Gaulteir and JLo continue to come up with new colognes for us to get doused with at the mall. So how do you decide? Here is a look at the pros and cons

A coconut is the fruit of the coconut palm tree, and grows in tropical climates. The versatile coconut has been used as a staple in African and Caribbean health and beauty treatments to condition hair clean the body and detoxify the skin. Genuine coconut derived products contain the natural

If you have ever considered getting a facial laser peel treatment done, you probably had questions about the procedure and whether it would work for you. If so, you’re not alone. Many people who have considered a facial laser peel procedure want to know whether or not it will help with a specific

Think your guy doesn’t have body issues? Think again. In a culture where every other billboard you pass is showing a shirtless man selling everything from razor blades to trendy clothing, guys can’t help but notice. And of course the men on those billboards don’t look much like your average Joe

This is the perfect time of year to glam it up. Winter’s blah won’t leave you looking dull and faded if you go bold and dare to don the bright, bold colors of the season. Start with a fresh canvas. Trade in that barely-there powder puff from the beach and opt for a moisturizing foundation and loose

Today, the population pushing through middle-age is often referred to as the “Baby-boomer” generation - a group born in the forties and fifties and whose oldest are pushing sixty. In a society where youthful looks are one of the most sought-after possessions and many are willing to do just

Women who come from a mixed ethnic background often have a hard time finding beauty products designed for their unique hair and skin. Biracial hair can often be a long thick matte of curls that are too thin and delicate for thick hair products designed for women with dark skin, but are hard to tame

Gum and glue stuck in your hair threatens to ruin a new haircut or cause pain and agony when trying to figure out what to do. If you are stuck in a hair crisis situation with gum or glue, these tips for a fast and efficient removal will assist you in it without having to resort to cutting it out.

Not only does keeping our makeup use to a minimum save us time and money, going with the bare essentials enables us to show off more of our natural beauty. Natural is in and gone are the days of the `Tammy Fay` look. Keeping it fresh and simple is the way to go and we`ll give you the tips you need for

Night creams are probably the oldest and most traditional beauty ritual there is and over the decades, the selections and various formulations of night creams have gone from one or two to so many that the choices can be overwhelming. Grandmother`s cold cream she applied before bed every night

It’s not uncommon to hear about a woman shaving her bikini line or any other private areas down below, but what about a man? Lately guys have discovered the benefits of shaving down below, whether at the urge of their significant other or for their own reasons. Learning how to shave the area

"No one looks that good.” How many times have you thought that while browsing the magazine rack? Those picture perfect faces look so good due in large to perfect lighting. But some cosmetic companies are pledging to create the same luminous look produced in studio photo shoots with just a twist 

An average dental office visit to have your teeth whiten can cost around $300 or more while you can expect to pay $50 or more for a good on the market teeth whitener kit and even though the chemicals used in these products are said to be safe , they’re certainly not natural. Brightening your teeth 

So you have finally decided to take the plunge and get your first Brazilian style bikini wax. A Brazilian bikini wax removes all of the hair in the bikini area, including the crack of the buttocks. The practice of this kind of waxing originated in Brazil, which is where the practice got its name.

You take a car for a test drive before you buy it. Even Ron Popeil gives you a free trial with the Veg-O-Matic. So why should cosmetics be any different? At the prices you’re paying for cosmetics, it’s important to know if they work for you before you hand over your hard-earned cash. The secret is in

Homemade beauty recipes containing eggs are good for people with oily or combination skin that suffers from large pores or skin that needs some extra firming. Egg yolks are made up of mostly albumin, which has a drying effect on the skin and also makes a film that tightens pores. It may cause

Whether your taste is long, flowing locks, or short and spunky, there`s lots of hair style trends out there to choose from - enough for everyone to have their own! Still, there may be a certain celebrity you`d like to fashion your hair style after. Whatever your hair type or personal taste may be

So often our image of beauty does not necessarily coincide with what is healthy for our hair, skin or nails. When we think of beautiful nails we often feel the need to cover them with acrylic or silicon wraps and polish. When the wraps have grown out and the polish has worn away, the nails often

Stretch marks, although many of us may have one or two, are mostly associated with pregnancy. Medically referred to as Striae Gravidarum, they occur anytime the collagen fibers in the skin are stretched and torn beyond normal, hence the appearance of small tears. Although harmless and

Heat causes your healthy hair cuticles to open leaving them dry and weak. This can cause the cuticles to be uplifted causing dull lifeless hair or it can cause the cuticle to be practically destroyed. Heat styling tools like curling irons and flat irons soften the hair`s protein called keratin

There are five basic types of skin. Each skin type has particular products designed to benefit it, and knowing your skin type is the first step in making informed decisions in your beauty routine. It is easy to identify your skin type. After you figure out which type you are, analyze the products

Although juicing is still not a common practice, there`s a lot of information available for curious folks. Juicing is predominantly used in detoxification programs, to rest the digestive system, for some cases of illness, and of course, for weight-loss. Although it`s use for these purposes

Want to get your best friend a luxurious spa-inspired gift, but don’t have much extra money in the budget? Try making a homemade spa gift made especially with the recipient in mind for a special and personalized gift of relaxation. Wrap your gifts in beautiful colored glass jars and bottles

If you are unhappy with your thinning hair, perhaps it is time to consider some techniques to hide your hair loss. Whether you are a man or a woman losing hair due to heredity, stress, medication or a medical condition you can use these tips to help you cope. If your hair is thinning on top, consider

Perhaps those Valentine’s Day flowers and chocolate didn’t prove to your precious that you are indeed the man who thinks she is the most beautiful woman in the world, but never fear. Each day is an opportunity to make your woman feel beautiful. Below are a few tips to help you on your way.

Every company touts its entire line of skin care products to work better than the others and work best when used as a complete set. So… is it a marketing ploy or the simple truth? Most skin care lines are based on the five fundamental steps to healthy skin: cleanse, exfoliate, freshen/tone

A routine face lift can be a quick solution to a sagging face; sometimes painful and always expensive. Surgical facelifts can be dangerous and come with a risk of medical complications. Chemical lifts can usually only be done in a clinic, and other tools and machines to exercise and tone the face

A faux-hawk is a hairstyle that emulates the Mohawk without requiring the wearer to shave the sides of his or her head. The faux-hawk is a unisex style sported by men and women , and can be styled on long or short hair (although it really only works for guys when the hair is short). A faux-hawk