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

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

Cornrow braids (also known as underhand track braids) have been around for thousands of years and populated as far as Egypt. Centuries later, the style gained wide popularity in the late 60’s and 70’s , and then later again in the 90’s during the hip-hop culture. Since then, men and women

It’s no secret that celebrities, by their actions, what they wear and do, have almost become a religion to some. Their beauty secrets and product endorsements have become big business. However, is the ever-increasing trend of celebrity endorsement of beauty products and celebrity created

If you’ve ever noticed, actress Jennifer Aniston has a style that says classy, yet sexy. She’s dated some fabulous looking guys in her life and was even married to actor Brad Pitt , so it’s no surprise that women everywhere love her look. If you’re a Jennifer Aniston fan as much as we are, here’s

The way you live – the places you go and the things you do – can have a larger impact on the health of your skin than you may think. Your morning and evening skincare regime can only be as effective as your overall lifestyle allows. Here are a few common acne triggers you may encounter on any given

Hours before even the sun has considered rising, you’ve done three loads of laundry, packed school lunches and finished your kid’s book report, and you’re just getting started. Going strong and non-stop from morning until late into the night is a typical day for many super moms. With a schedule

In any gym, you have the cardio machines, a section populated by both men and women. Then you have the nautilus or other pulley and weight machines – populated by mostly women and alder men. Then you have the free weights – almost always a men-only section. And it’s not the men that set up that dynamic

Winter can be a hard season for your skin. If you’re an outdoor enthusiast, it can be even harder. Hitting the slopes can be a great way to unwind or even invigorate yourself, but it can also wreak havoc on your skin. Cold winds can sap the moisture from exposed skin, causing cracking, chapping

What makes a haircut hot and sexy? Maybe it’s the way we wear it or maybe it’s because we’ve just seen our favorite celebrity showing it off. Either way, we love them and love following what’s hot and what’s sexy in this year’s latest cuts. If you’re opting for a new cut, the hottest cut this year

We all want to look years younger, but at what cost? For some of us, price isn’t everything. For others, it means the world, especially if when you’re on a budget. If you want to look years younger, but would prefer to spend a little less, here are some ideas that won’t break the piggy bank.

The sun is shining, the first spring flowers are beginning to push through the ground and your skin is telling you it’s time for a change in your daily routine. Winter months are naturally drier and indoor heat works against us to further decrease the humidity our skin needs to stay soft and supple

African-American women have a wide variety of skin tones – from lighter to darker and everything in between. And while makeup lines have improved vastly in the last five years , it’s still a tricky undertaking to find the right shade for your skin tone. So finding the right makeup for your

You see them all of the time, beautiful brows on the faces of women that just seem to make their beauty stand out. Just look at actress Brooke Shields! So now you’re wondering how can you get eyebrows like Brooke Shields or your favorite actress, right? Well, it’s not quite that simple. If you want

If your job or hobbies have you jetting through times zones quicker than most people make it through late day traffic, your hair and skin probably require special attention that you may not be giving as frequent or thoroughly as you should. Your hair, skin and nails all require the same basic

Confused about all the different moisturizers? Well, so were we so we decided to find out just what the heck is the difference in all of those moisturizers out there. Here’s what we found. When looking for a moisturizer, look for one that contains emollients rich from plant oils, animal oils

Okay, so maybe you’ve tried using hot rollers to get those sexy curls you spotted on your favorite celebrity and it didn’t turn out like hers. So now you’re wondering where you went wrong? Just like not every hair product will work for everyone’s hair, not every roller will work for every hair

Today, it’s not all that uncommon for a man to consider having their breasts reduce. While reducing the breasts might not be for the same reasons as a woman’s it can certainly raise an eyebrow or two and leave us asking, why? For some men obesity would be the answer, but surprisingly for most

Whether you are a marathon runner or a recreational jogger, you spend a lot of time outside pursuing lower mile times, tighter thighs, that runner’s high – or even all of the above. And no matter what your final goal is – whether it’s a finish line, a qualifying time or a smaller dress size – your skin

It’s no secret that we’ve all experienced a bad hair day or two. Dealing with unruly hair when it just doesn’t want to work with us or cussing at mother nature for her own hand in our hair problems. Whatever the reason, check out our secrets below for help in turning your bad hair day into a great one.

The biggest craze in color it seems is gold, and why not? Gold can warm you up instantly and give you a healthy glow from head to toe. Gold can easily suit just about anyone and with our gold loving guide we can show you how you can easily make it work for you. An all over glow may be just what you need

Maybe you’re a competitive swimmer or maybe you just log some laps in the pool to stay fit. Either way, swimming makes up an important part of your week. But even as you get more toned and your lap times shrink , your hair is taking on a strange greenish tint and your skin feels like it’s been stretched

So what is hot this summer for hair fashion? Bold colors and designs that make a statement are really getting attention. It is not so much about a certain length, but how you hair is cut that matters. The same is true of hair color. The key here is shade selection and placement. Let`s start by talking

Las Vegas . There’s nowhere like it on planet earth. Fabulous food from the every corner of the globe is only minutes from just about any location on the Strip. You’re surrounded by high-fashion from every name you’ve ever heard of – and some you haven’t but you’re sure to love. You can win a new life

As busy women, we are always happy to find a quick and easy way to improve our look and speed-up our morning beauty routine. False eyelashes may be just the addition we’ve been waiting for. Our eyes tell the story – tired, over-worked, wide awake, happy, sad, sick… you can’t hide those lying

You get up early. The sun meets you at the beach. You spend hours every day soaking in the saltwater and soaking up the rays. In some ways, you’re doing your skin a great service. In other ways, well… there’s room for improvement. If you’re going to soak in something for hours on end, saltwater

They are called cosmedical spas and they are quickly becoming all the rage in upscale malls and shopping areas. According to the International Medical Spa Association , these spas offer their clients minimally invasive cosmetic procedures like Botox injections in a relaxing and refreshing

The most common symptom of rosacea is facial redness (called erythema). The inflammation of rosacea can have the appearance of acne, but without blackheads or whiteheads. This facial flushing is caused by the swelling of the blood vessels under the skin. Unfortunately, there is no cure