As with all things, the latest and greatest quickly become “so last season” as technology continues to trump itself over and over again. That’s not a bad thing, especially when it comes to better, less painful, more effective and healthier alternatives to the procedures available for a more

We’ve all had those days where we throw up our hands (or toss our brush across the bathroom) and declare, “That’s it! I’m chopping it all off!” We’ve also all had those days where we don’t follow through. To be honest, most of the time, that clear thinking has kept us from making big mistakes.

Beauty pageants have been around for a long time and with each year the productions get bigger, the contestants get more gorgeous and the competition gets fiercer. Whether you love pageants or can’t stand them, it goes without saying that the ladies gracing the stage put a lot of time and effort

Relationships can be complex and you may find yourself in a number of seemingly bad situations. Having your significant other ask for “more space” is one of them. But this request doesn’t necessarily have to mean a bad sign or that your relationship is over. Instead of letting your emotions

Up until the past few years, most people thought golf to be a boring game. You hit a ball and then walk around hitting the ball into more holes. Not much to it, is there? However, when Tiger Woods stepped foot onto the green, he single-handedly changed the face of golf. Now a champion and worldwide

With the winter holidays fast approaching, many of us are already dreading over how many pounds we’ll gain from feasts with friends and family during Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. However, if you’re in charge of cooking, you and your loved ones will benefit greatly from the latest

As a parent it’s only common sense to be protective over your child and when your son or daughter becomes a teen, this can prove to be more difficult. While parents want to keep their teen from getting hurt, heartbreak is one form of pain that you can’t prevent no matter what you do. However, there

Some are great at it. Some struggle immeasurably most of their lives trying to be older and then younger. Why do we do it? What makes it so impossible for one to act their age while the next person in line hasn’t given it a thought from age 5 to 50? What makes finding your age groove and embracing it

Sweet and simple. That’s the approach hairstylist Chris McMillan takes to styling the most talked about hair in Hollywood. Jennifer Aniston is not a stiff updo or complicated curls kind of girl. She likes her hair sleek and a bit unkempt, and she loves a good ponytail. That’s great news for anyone

We all have questions about our skin. What are the best products? What can I change and what do I just need to deal with? Wouldn’t it be great if we each had our own dermatologist on speed dial that we could talk to any time we wanted and ask these and other burning questions that keep us up at night

“Your sister is so ___!” You can fill in the blank with just about any positive adjective and chances are good that the other sister will feel a twinge of “and I’m not.” If you are a girl and you have a sister, older or younger, you can relate to the pressure that comparisons between the two of you create

We all want to look our best, but let’s face it – some of us do a better job of it than others. If you fall into the “others” category in that statement, then we’re here to talk to you. The first step is admitting that there is a problem, so you’re already ahead of the curve. The second step is doing

Once the news of the swine flu hit the media, it seemed no one was safe - even if you weren’t in Mexico, where experts say the outbreak originated. Now known as the H1N1 flu, news reports are constantly bombarding us with warnings for our families and especially students going back to school.

We all have our favorite fragrances and whether it’s perfume of cologne, there are ways we can preserve our signature scents and allow our fragrances to last longer. Many of the everyday things we do with our fragrance bottles/containers actually decrease the effectiveness and the shelf

Having thin or fine hair can be frustrating. Most women with this hair type have to deal with limp, lifeless hair and if your tresses are thinning or sparse, that can make matters even worse. Just short of adding extensions, there are some ways you can get more life and volume into your hair and work

A bag shouldn’t just be a place for storing your wallet, keys and other items - it should be a reflection of your style, personality and complement your wardrobe as well as meeting your needs. Believe it or not, there is a right and a wrong way to choose a bag. From color and style to size, choosing

Trying to stay fit is a challenge for many of us. Staying motivated is one major factor that often causes us to fall off our exercise regimen before it starts. They say the buddy system is the best way to exercise and stay motivated and what better way to incorporate this idea than to include your

Best friends Pam and Dianne were yo-yo dieters and self proclaimed “Fitness Fakes”. Together, they would hop on any fad diet that offered quick results with minimal effort. According to their friends, it would be bad enough if they just did this to themselves, but they drug everyone down

Good nutrition and healthy eating habits can make or break your child’s health in their teen and adult years. While most parents have a basic knowledge of what their child should be eating for a strong, growing body, there are still chances that you may be missing out on some important nutrients.

Dressing for a party, for a first date, at the office, or for the weekend; you can look good, or you can incorporate these simple trendsetting touches and go from fashionable to truly stylish. You can take a nice outfit and make it memorable. You can go from noticed to talked about. The best part

Your little bundle of joy is here and she’s growing big and strong. Everyone gushes over how much they love her chubby little arms and legs and they say over and over again, “She looks just like you!” They are, of course, referring to her green eyes and the dimple in her chin, but you want to scream

Flat irons are very popular heated styling tools that can turn the frizziest of hair into sleek, smooth and shiny tresses. However, with all the flat irons on the market it can be confusing to figure out not only which one is the best for your hair and hair type, but worth your hard earned dollars.

It’s the trendiest celebrity must-do: design and promote a signature fragrance that you bill as the scent that truly captures the essence of you. If smells could speak they would sing and shout that with each little bottle, the purchaser gets to take home a piece of the famous soul. So is it just

Looking for ways to make your budget include your favorite spa splurges and necessities – cause let’s face it, once you see gray it’s no longer a luxury to get colored! Although you may not be able to convince your stylist, colorist or manicurist to give you BOGO treatments to keep up your image

Hairstylist Luigi Murenu is admired for his wild and unashamed hair creations. His take on waves and curls may be a bit too much for the every-day-Jane, but how he manages and bosses around his model’s hair may help you to create your own, much tamer version of his runway waves. Here are his simple tips

No says you should only hit the gym and stay physically fit while you are young. Many people get into the bad habit of becoming less physically active as they age and such a decrease in this type of activity can actually cause more harm than good in the long run. In order to really age well it is vital

Babies and sleep don’t always go hand-in-hand, especially if you’re dealing with a newborn. Many new parents find themselves at wit’s end when struggling to get a decent night’s sleep. Unfortunately, babies dictate what time they’ll go to bed and it may not always work in your favor. However

Whenever celebrities reveal their anti-aging beauty secrets we all wait in anticipation and quickly follow in their footsteps, hoping to beat the clock successfully like so many of our favorite actresses and models. Even if the ingredients are questionable - maybe even gross - we still run

Sometimes having so many options to choose from can be overwhelming, not to mention confusing. Since the organic food movement a few years back, consumers are questioning their judgment more than ever these days. Are all organic foods better than traditionally grown foods? If not, which

We all know that exercise is an important part of any healthy lifestyle. We make time to hit the gym, shell out money for personal trainers and make our home offices pull double duty as a workout room. Whether you’re into Pilates or free weights, spinning or tai chi, some kind of physical activity