You look in the mirror one morning and, to your dismay, you notice a dime-sized grayish-brown mark on your cheekbone. Or, you have acne scars from your teen-aged years that have never faded. Your first impulse is to cover the area with layers of concealer and foundation, but we know that this ends

Demanding and more knowledgeable consumers are driving the direction of research into product development in the deodorant market. Consumers are no longer content to buy deodorants that only smell good , and minimize or stops sweating. According to Mintel, a market research company

One of the biggest reasons today’s men color their hair is to hide the gray. What most don’t know is that gray hair is resistant to hair color. In order for hair color to penetrate gray hair a special additive is added to the hair color formula. Generally if your gray is shiny your hair is probably

Product labels have been a fixture on the cosmetics counter for a very long time. Scientific jargon are plastered all over the counter’s jars and containers, from the words “hypoallergenic” to “unscented” to the all-too-popular “natural.” .” Do the words expressed on the bottles really have

You have tried using a better conditioner in the shower. You have started using hot oil treatments and extra hair product to make your hair cooperate, but they simply are not enough. It is time to choose a leave-in conditioner. Leave-in conditioners are a more personal product than one might

With increasing demand and the drive to continue bringing new and innovative products to consumers, manufacturers are paying attention to micro-segmentation. So what does micro-segmentation refer to in the cosmetic industry? It’s the process of creating products that serve more

Hair screening is definitely not new, but it is becoming increasingly popular as we combat the effects of aging and the environment. At-home testing kits are available and are widely accepted as a catalyst for implementing or eliminating certain aspects of your diet. Hair screening or hair

The oldest of four children, Paris Hilton is known for her part as heiress to the Hilton Hotel empire. She has been loved and hated by the public and has a knack for gathering attention no matter what she does or where she goes , so it’s no surprise that those who do love her, love her look as well.

Have you ever left a restaurant only to find that you smell like the main course? Worse yet, have you ever worked in a fast food establishment and, even after you took a shower, your hair and skin still smell like greasy fries?  Why is that? What causes food odors to stick to our skin and hair?

Makeup trends for Spring 2007 mirror the soft pastels used in past seasons but with a few new twists and additions. The smoky eye is still prominent, but soft purples, greens and blues are replacing the metallic blacks and grays from Fall. One of the new trends in creating the spring version

So you’re making the effort towards getting and staying in shape by joining your local gym, and you want to look your best while doing it, right? Well, we have some tips for looking your best during and after your workout. Some people may not see much point in trying to look great while working out

No matter what the hairstyle, actress Halle Berry can pull off just about any style. Whether you love her past messy shag or her fabulous long curls that she was seen sporting at the January 2007 People’s Choice Awards, our guide can show you how to get the look. When recreating these two styles

Knowing how to properly store and keep your cosmetics and skin care products can not only keep you safe, but can also keep your face fresh and healthy looking and give you a reason to treat yourself more often than you may already. Proper storing and keeping of skin care products and cosmetics

Have you ever seen a girl who, underneath the clothes that don’t quite fit and hair that isn’t styled… or brushed, could be the next top model? Are you waving your hand shouting, “That’s my girlfriend! How do I tell her to make a little effort in her appearance without getting a kick in the shin?”

Most of us find that we are always on the go and there’s never any time just for ourselves. Taking time out is necessary even if we do have a busy schedule that doesn’t allow much time for ourselves. Giving our bodies time to relax helps us to be less stressful in our hectic lives and we feel rejuvenated

We`ve all had hair coloring experiences that left of full of regret and afraid to leave the house. Some of us have even experienced this after visiting a salon. We thought we were on the right track - we picked out the color we liked, chose a box with a model that looked just like we wanted to, and

Many of us think of the Do`s and Don`ts of beauty as just common sense, but we all need a little education from time to time and a little nudge in the right direction. While a certain portion of beauty Do`s and Don`ts may be a matter of opinion and there are exceptions to every rule, we`ve gathered

You know your hair well - but some days it’s got a mind and will of its own. Hair-drying saves time, dries effectively and new product lines are being introduced all the time to allow hair-drying to have the maximum effects possible for great looking hair. Now let’s explore the downside to the blow

In a culture where youthful looks are prized much more than any other great quality we may have picked up along the way to 40, more men and women are feeling the pressure to stay youthful. This growth in society`s pressure to defy your age has also spurred growth of cosmetic surgery - or perhaps

Does the thought of crawling under the heated sheets of a massage table while listening to the soothing strains of stringed instruments make you long for your next hour at the spa or does it make you want to put on your oversized sweats and pull a blanket up to your chin? If you’re one of the latter

So we hear it all the time, “Blondes have more fun. Red-heads are sexy. Brunettes are intellectual. Black hair is brooding.” Just about anyone can complete the phrases about hair color and their “affect” on the human race. But is it true? We’re a subjective culture. Clichés, advertising

The pheromone phenomenon came bursting onto the scene in the early nineties and has been hovering just below the pop culture radar ever since. But what are they anyway? Pheromones are invisible odorless sex attractant chemicals that both male and female mammals produce naturally. They can

Some of us may not have the luxury of not having to worry about how beauty and skin-care shopping affects our wallets. Still, some of us may have plenty to devote to our beauty needs,  but still don`t want to pay for something just because it`s the latest trend. We often wonder if those department

You probably wouldn’t run out to the auto parts store to pick up a bottle of engine degreaser to clean your hair, but some of the chemicals we use in our everyday beauty regimen have some industrial uses that can easily explain why they can irritate sensitive skin. For instance, propylene glycol

True beauty is not only in the eyes of the beholder; beauty resides in the eyes of the person who feels beautiful and healthy. The eyes reflect so much about a person, and the energy in the eyes is often connected with emotional health, physical and emotional growth and vitality. The key to eyes

So you walk into the salon intending to treat yourself to just a simple and relaxing manicure, or perhaps you’re considering a nice set of acrylics for a change? Well while you’re waiting for the next available manicurist, you may happen to glance at the large “menu”, so to speak, that most

You loved her as the ever so famous Joey Potter in the hit television drama, Dawson’s Creek and secretly envied her when Mission Impossible hottie Tom Cruise fell madly head over heels in love with her. So just what is it that makes actress Katie Holmes so downright irresistible? Well, aside from

Shaving has always carried with it some interesting misconceptions. And for years, people have believed that shaving against the grain would cause the hair to grow back thicker and denser. Well, your hair follicles are preprogrammed before birth to do what they’re going to do for your lifetime

Although a day at the beach means building your tan and being out in the fresh air and salt water, it’s still necessary to protect your delicate skin. As long as you’re putting something on your face , you might as well add some color and look fantastic as you jump waves and catch rays. Here are three

You see them on the red carpet and in every entertainment magazine there is – women like Gwyneth Paltrow, Salma Hayek, Courteney Cox – and their hair seems so naturally smooth and straight. No frizz anywhere! OK, so they each have legions of stylists, magazines all have photo editors and airbrushes