By Suzanne Alicie
Having a nice manicure is important to many women. To add some flair to your manicure you can paint designs on the nails or even use beads for decoration. Decorating your nails with beads is easy to do, and you can match your beads to your wardrobe, as well as changing them easily. Paint your nails in whatever color you want as your base. Any color works, just use different colored beads and...
By N/A
If you see a nail polish that makes you smile, buy it. It won't be long before you have a collection of nail polishes that you love. There is a nail polish color for everyone and for every occasion. Nail color can be changed to fit your mood and outfit personal preferences. One of the best ways to boost your mood is to polish your nails. Here are the steps to a beautiful and healthy set of...
By Nannette Richford
A good facial mask restores your skin to a radiant glow and leaves the skin soft and supple. You may think that you cannot afford to indulge in a quality facial and would be surprised to learn that you can make your own facial mask at home for a fraction of the cost of visiting a spa. With a few supplies and common household ingredients, you can make a facial mask that rivals those in health...
By Debra Turner
Making homemade mascara can save you some money. It's quick and easy with this project, which will give you lovely, all-natural mascara. If you like the all-natural makeup concept, then be sure to use all-natural organic ingredients rather than materials that contain chemicals. Mix up a small fresh batch on a weekly basis, since this natural mascara contains no preservatives.
If your lashes...
By Nannette Richford
If you are under the impression that creating massage lotion is a simple as grabbing a bottle of baby oil and adding a few drops of essential oils for fragrance, you are mistaken. The type of oil used as the base in massage lotion determines the effectiveness of the massage lotion and the long-term health of your skin. Mineral oils, like baby oil, may feel great on the skin, but with long-term...
By Adam Cloe
Stretch marks are a result of sudden changes in weight. As a result, the collagen fibers, which help support the skin, become damaged and stretched out. The result of this is bright pink or red marks that gradually fade to a paler color over time. While stretch marks can be an unsightly cosmetic blemish, there are many ways to either remove them or reduce their appearance over time. Begin...
By Kate E
Electric shavers have many advantages over traditional manual razors. Some swear by them for getting a close shave and they certainly take less time and effort to use. However, if you have just made the switch from manual, you may not be sure how to use an electric shaver. There are certain steps you should always follow both before and during your shave to avoid irritating your skin and reduce...
By Ermina Rotz
Spray tanning is a healthy and safe alternative to indoor tanning. Spray tanning is recommended for pregnant women who want to have a bronze summer tan without harmful UV rays exposure that could also harm their unborn child. Spray tanning does not penetrate skin, and is therefore perfectly safe for pregnant women. In tanning beds, a person is exposed to UV rays, which can cause skin to age...
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Since the days of Cleopatra when women pulverized kohl and carefully lined their lids, defining and enhancing one's eyes has been a common beauty practice. With today's wide array of eye shadow options, you can create a dazzling look for an evening out or a professional look for work. By blending shades that match or contrast your own coloring and by applying them in specific ways, you...
By Pauline Gill
Have you ever walked into a room and smelled perfume so powerful, it made you queasy? Perhaps someone has walked by and you've smelled a hint of perfume and wished you owned that scent. Perfumes can be a delight or a turn off if they are not applied correctly. Once you find a scent that works with your body chemistry, learn to apply it, so the scent lasts all day and others enjoy it, too....
By Trisha Bartle
When giving yourself a manicure, nothing's worse than air bubbles. Once a pocket of air finds its way onto your nail, there's not much you can do about it besides starting over. Rather than dealing with this crisis every time you want beautiful nails, it's better to prevent nail polish bubbles to begin with. Your first instinct when you pick up a nail polish bottle is to shake it. We ...