Out with the old, in with the pretty. Make room for the season’s best and brightest beauty loot by tossing those things that didn’t work, didn’t flatter your complexion or are just plain suspect. Here’s what to pitch and what to poach. Unidentified mascaras The simple rule of mascara is that when in doubt, toss […]
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5 Tricks for Removing Halloween Makeup
Take the fright out of Halloween makeup removal with these five tricks! Body paint, sticky hairspray, glue-on eyelashes and glitter are staples of Halloween getups. But what goes on, must come off and that can be the scary part. Read on for tricks on how to take the fright out of removing Halloween makeup. 1. […]
Manly Beauty: Men’s Grooming Finds
Top men’s grooming finds for the dapper guy in your life. Man cannot live on soap and water alone. No sir. To survive the daily onslaught of sun, sweat and stress, man needs product. Manly products. Products that battle the blazing sun, honor your inner jock and stand strong against muss. Products that keep you vibrant, […]
3 Hot Holiday Hair Tutorials
Step-by-step guidance on how to create the pretties hairstyles of the season! The season for holiday gatherings and spending time with loved ones and friends has arrived. Rather than the same old look, take you “do” up a notch with these three festive looks created by Melissa Cook of Latest-Hairstyles.com. Here, she walks us through the […]
Bad Hair Day Cure: Dry Dirt Texture Spray
Volumizing spray Dry Dirt from Jonathan Product texturizes tousled tresses and creates sexy slept-in hair with just a few sprays. Jessica Alba was my hair idol. In the days of Express going-out tops and the overkill smokey eye, I wanted her straight honey-colored locks with shadowy roots that amorously swept across her face. I hampered […]
Streak it Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
A curl’s best friend, Ouidad has introduced a limited-edition, curly pink hair extension to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) through its Curls for a Cure program, which supports the organization in its fight to find a cure. Ouidad is donating 100% of the $10 purchase price of the hair extension to BCRF, giving women a […]
The Best of Fall Beauty 2014
I’m not generally a slave to the seasonal beauty trends. I adore my go-to essentials like the eternally cheerful Jouer lipstick in Kate, the richly pigmented Eminence mineral bronzer and my all-time favorite eyeliner ever—Chantecaille Lasting Eye Shade in titanium. Go ahead, just try to pry them from my overly moisturized hands. You won’t get […]
A Plethora of Plaits: 5 Braided Hair How-tos
A chic departure from your everyday look, braids are versatile and glam. Got the end-of-summer hair blues? Change is a coming but in the meantime, while you ponder your look for fall, keep hair under control with a braided creation. The fierce “Hunger Games” look has taken a softer, messier approach for the season, making […]
Faux Your Glow: 6 Skin and Hair Essentials
After a bitter winter and one too many days stuck inside because of uncooperative weather, the sun beckons us like a beacon to soak in its warming rays. But don’t go burning that pretty skin we’ve worked so hard to protect. Stock up on these essentials, slather on the sunscreen and get your glow on […]
The Art of Hair Tucking: Faux Bob How-to
Celebrity hairstylist Frank Barbosa has played with the hair of A-listers like Anne Hathaway, Kate Hudson, Jennifer Garner and Sarah Jessica Parker. Here, he shares his tips for creating the latest hair trend: Tucking (AKA, the faux bob). ”Tucking” gives the illusion of shorter hair without lopping off your locks. Why are stars stepping out […]
Firece Fashion Week Hairdos for Dirt Cheap
Accessible Fashion Week runway looks courtesy of Mia Beauty hair accessories. Sleek and sophisticated hair styles with a mix of splashy accessories and pops of color ruled the Fall/Winter 2014 New York Fashion Week runways. You don’t have to have mega bucks or a live-in hair stylist to recreate these looks on your own. Mia Beauty offers affordable hair […]
Spa and Salon Trends: Do Try this at Home!
Top spa and salon trends and how to recreate them at home. Salons and spas are fertile ground for nurturing new beauty fads. It’s when a fad gains trend status that the good stuff happens, and the beauty gods go to work crafting new products to help you create the looks at home. Here are […]
