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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Last night was a blast – despite the fact that you danced the Macarena and rediscovered why you avoid gin at all costs. And oh yeah, there was that awkward kiss with Drew from accounting. Maybe he’ll forget. But with two new messages on your cell phone already, that doesn’t seem likely. While

Getting a professional looking french manicure and pedicure is nice, but can be pricey at the salon. Giving yourself an at-home French manicure and pedicure is much less expensive and easier than you think. We`ll guide you through it step by step and show you that you can can do it by yourself! Yes you can!

Frizzy hair plagues most of us at some point in the year, some worse than others, depending on hair’s natural texture and the climate you live in. To begin to find the answer to you frizzies, start with what’s causing the frizz. Some of the things that will make any hair frizzy are to much blow

For more than a decade, the development and the increasing numbers of whitening oral hygiene products has increased and shows no sign of leaving supermarket shelves any time soon. But what’s the difference and which products are best for you? "Whitening" is any process that will make teeth

We joke about needing our beauty sleep, but that may be more accurate than we know. When we don’t have enough sleep, it shows in our bodies and on our skin. The most evident signs of lack of sleep are the dark circles and bags under our eyes. Other evidences take a little longer to appear, like

You’ve heard it for years: Using most deodorant or antiperspirants increases your risk of breast cancer. It’s been a topic of discussion on the internet and talk shows, at water coolers and in doctor’s office waiting rooms. But, is it fact or fiction? Perhaps it continues to be discussed

Whether it’s from swimming pools or a bad dye job, green hair is disastrous. But never fear! There are solutions. Some will surprise you, but all have been proven to work. As with anything you put on your hair or skin, test it on a small section first… information you should have had before you got

Dermographism is a medical condition that is also known as "skin writing.” It’s a form of chronic hives that flares up when the skin is even lightly stroked or scraped with an object. When most people scratch an itch , the skin may show a white line – or even a light red line where the nail contacted

Lately we’ve been seeing a lot of pale colors ranging from white to baby blue. Now that spring is here, pale colors are a great find for the season, but how do you wear them? Knowing what pale works best for your skin tone can be tricky unless you know what to look for, but don’t worry because that’s

If you were told that you could look better, feel better and have younger looking skin without (completely) changing a thing, would you believe it? If you said no, get ready to be amazed. Try these simple adjustments to your existing daily routine to improve the appearance of your skin and hair

Dark circles aren’t fun and often make us appear older than we really are. They are a common complaint among most women today. They can be caused by hormones, allergies, lack of sleep or hereditariness. If you want to prevent future dark circles, you ca try one of the many under eye creams available