beauty Tips

So the time comes where you decided to change your look for whatever reason it may be, but weeks have gone by and your hair is now brittle, dry, or faded. While we’re excited about the idea of a new look, we often forget how to keep it up! With over 75 percent of Americans jumping into the hair dye pool, here are some tips you can use to take care of your colored hair. CLICK TO READ MORE .

If you want healthy hair, you need to pay attention to what you put in your body. It’s essential to keep the root of hair (the part underneath the scalp) healthy. To do this, you need to feed your body vitamins that will nourish your hair. You can do this by incorporating more fruits into your diet. Here are 12 fruits for hair growth that you should be eating regularly. CLICK TO READ MORE .

Is every day a "bad hair day" for you? If your troubles come from dry or damaged locks, regular styling might hurt more than help. Take a dry strand and gently pull both ends to stretch it. If it breaks easily, you don't have enough moisture in your hair. CLICK TO READ MORE .

You can create highlights only in select places using a streaking brush. This allows you to develop your own style with a few well-placed light effects, highlighted areas all over your scalp or select lightened areas like for example your fringes (bangs). CLICK TO READ MORE .

Lemon Juice: I remember my mom spraying lemon juice on my hair before we would head to the beach when I was a kid. This natural beauty remedy has been around for forever, which is a testament to the fact that it actually works! According to Livestrong, when the citric acid in lemon juice heats up in the sun, it opens hair cuticles and lifts out the pigment. Just squeeze some lemon juice into a spray bottle, dilute with water (3 times the amount of lemon juice), and then spritz into your hair before you head outside. (P.S. If you’ve ever used lemon juice to keep a cut apple from browning, you’ve already witnessed its amazing bleaching properties!) CLICK TO READ MORE .

Many women believe that because they have oily skin they must abstain from oil-based products. However, you might be surprised to learn that more oil might just be what your skin needs… 1. Cleanse your face with a botanical oil-based face wash. It may sound counterintuitive but when you have oily skin, it’s important to use a botanical oil-based face wash. Many of us have been trained to shop for “oil-free” products, but more recently dermatologists have learned that it’s not necessarily the best rule of thumb to apply to every aspect of your face wash routine. So why use a botanical oil-based face wash? Cleansing botanical oils adhere to the sebum deep inside your pores and when the skin is rinsed with water both the sebum and botanical oil both get washed away! CLICK TO READ MORE .

Mother's Day Beauty Tips for Women Around the World CLICK TO READ MORE .

Honest Beauty Hydrogel Cream with Two Types of Hyaluronic Acid & Squalane  CLICK TO READ MORE .

Follow these tips to make sure your lashes always look their best. 1. You pump the wand too much: Are you spending more time separating your lashes than actually putting on mascara? Here's a quick fix: "Don't pump the wand in and out of the bottle," says Marlena. "This pushes air into the tube, which will make the mascara dry out faster, causing clumping and flaking. Instead, gently twist the wand back and forth or in circular motions to pick up the desired amount of product." When you remove the wand from the bottle, make sure to scrape off any excess mascara. If all else fails, make sure you have a lash separator on hand (you can use an old wand for this just wash it first). CLICK TO READ MORE .

1. Invest in Proper Products When it comes to choosing your shade, look for waterproof and long-wear formulas. These products are specifically created to have staying power through wine and dinner conversations without smearing or repeat touch-ups. CLICK TO READ MORE .

Cleaning with Olive Oil One very effective way to get your makeup brushes clean involves using olive oil. The first thing you need to do with this method is pour a small amount of olive oil on a paper towel – or whatever you have – and, while using circular motions, rub your bristles in the oil to help break down the product caught inside of your brush. After you coat the bristles in oil, rinse your hand, and then apply a small dot of shampoo on your palm before continuing to work the soap into the bristles. Turn your faucet on afterward, and use the water to rinse the soap and oil out of your brush; keep the water from the ferrule by not getting the handle wet. There are also makeup brush cleansers available for purchase, or you can make your own. You can even skip the olive oil, and just use the shampoo if you're worried about the oil being left on your bristles. CLICK TO READ MORE .

With so many hair removal methods available, it’s hard to know which one is best. We spoke to brow experts to get their opinion on the best way to get sculpted brows. CLICK TO READ MORE .

What do Marilyn Monroe, Dita Von Teese, Gwen Stefani, Adele, and Taylor Swift have in common? Their signature red lip. Looking for a crimson color to swipe over your pout? Here are 10 of the latest and greatest red lipsticks. If you aren't ready for a full-on, opaque red lip, try a stain like this one. It still gives you a pretty pigmented finish, but it's not as saturated as a lipstick. Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Romantic , $7 CLICK TO READ MORE .

I hate shaving. Like, really hate it. I hate that I have to spend my time shaving my legs, pits and vagina while I could be doing other things that probably wouldn’t make me bleed. I hate that my new apartment has a tiny shower stall and no bathtub, making the shaving process that much more uncomfortable. I hate that my skin is sensitive, and one bad swipe could cause razor burn for days. CLICK TO READ MORE .

Makeup Removing Towelettes I HATE washing my face. I don’t know why, but it has never been a big priority for me, but I can definitely see a difference in my clarity of my skin (especially blackheads) when I use good washing habits. Lately I have rediscovered makeup cleansing towelettes. Rather than falling asleep with a face full of makeup that I am just to lazy to wash off, I do a few quick swipes and it’s good enough for me. If you have acne prone skin, this may not be a great solution for you, as it’s not a very deep thorough cleaning. CLICK TO READ MORE .

Scotch Tape Trick: Get yourself a piece of clear tape that’s about two inches long and stick it to the back of your hand or your shirt a few times to remove most of the glue (you’ll be putting this next to your eye as a guide and you don’t need to pull or irritate the skin with the tape). Once the tape is just a little bit sticky, place it against your bottom lash line, angling up towards your temple to create a guideline for the cat eye. You can adjust the angle for how severe of a flick you want. CLICK TO READ MORE .

Step 1: Start with clean, blow dried hair. If your hair is frizzy, run the straightener through large chunks just to smooth it a bit before curling. Step 1: Take 1 inch sections and clamp the straightener on the hair and turn it to the right as you run it down the length of the hair. If your hair is long you may need to hold onto the ends of the hair to prevent them from slipping out. The more you turn the straightener, the tighter the curl will be. If your hair does slip out half way through the curl, pick up where the curl left off but you do not need to recurl the entire strand again, that will just cause further and unnecessary damage. Step 1: Do that to your entire head and then take large sections and lightly run the straightener over large chunks of just the ends to give it a beachy look. Step 1: Finish with hairspray and you are done! CLICK TO READ MORE .

Blackheads are oil, dirt and sebum that get trapped in pores and then harden. Blackheads most often occur on the nose, chin and forehead. Regular face-washing and exfoliating can help prevent blackheads. Dermatologists can perform chemical peels to help treat blackheads and other acne problems, but most insurances don't cover the procedure. Try a simple home remedy to get rid of unsightly blackheads. CLICK TO READ MORE .

Not using a primer on your eyes: This one’s especially true if you’re using a dark eyeliner underneath your eyes, but make sure that you’re using a primer to prevent any dark color from smudging and drooping underneath your eyes, giving you a raccoon look. Also, using a waterproof eyeliner is ideal if you’re lining the bottom lash line. CLICK TO READ MORE .

As women, we are constantly trying to crack the code to beautiful hair. But unfortunately, this pursuit involves money, time, patience, and lots of experimenting. To answer your most pressing hair questions, we’ve gathered top advice from our experts so you can cut out the frustration and be proud to whip your hair back and forth. CLICK TO READ MORE .

Sometimes we plot all spring for our perfect summer color—only to have it turn a scary green the first time we go swimming. Don’t forsake the pool. Use these tricks to enjoy those summer days, and keep your color intact. CLICK TO READ MORE .

Expert tips for fresh, flawless makeup that looks, well, like you’re not wearing makeup. CLICK TO READ MORE .

Ever had your hair curled with a flat iron at the salon, but never managed to do it at home? Instead of heading to a professional, now you can recreate this look by following these simple steps. If it doesn’t look amazing on the first try, just keep practicing! CLICK TO READ MORE .

getting curly hair to look gorgeous on a daily basis takes dedication and how you care for curls depends on what type of texture you have. We asked two texture experts, to school us in the basic care and feeding of curly hair. CLICK TO READ MORE .

Steps : 1 : Section hair into a vertical section in front of the ear. 2 : Spray section with hair spray. Holding the curling iron clamp with your index finger (we prefer a 1.25-inch Hot Tools curling iron), clamp the section mid-shaft. 3 : Reach your opposite hand over to grab the rubber top of your iron, and immediately curl upward. 4 : Slightly loosen clamp grip on hair, and inch the curling iron downward. Then burl upward again. Repeat down the length of your hair section. 5 : Loosen clamp grip and release. Spray. 6 : Repeat steps 1 to 5 going around the head. 7 : Run fingers through your hair to break up the curls. 8 : Section hair into small sections around the crown. 9 : Wrap hair around the barrel of the curling iron (with clamp down). Repeat around the entire crown. Spray hair all over. CLICK TO READ MORE .

How to make Double Side Braid For Hair Steps : Begin with your hair down. Take a section of your hair from the thicker side of your part. Then braid it all the way down. It will lie flat on your head best if you angle it back as you're braiding it. Next, using a technique Elsie and Sarah taught me here, slightly tug all along the braid, making it appear thicker. Once the braid is complete, pin it on the back/far side of your head underneath the top layer of your hair, covering the bobby pins. Next, braid the rest of your hair into a side braid. Continue with the same process as the first braid, slightly tugging along the whole thing. If it CLICK TO READ MORE .

The Dutch braid is one of my favorites. It is very similar to a French braid but backward so it's a little tricky to get the motion down, but once you have it down, you might think it's even easier than a French braid. First, I want to show you the difference in the way a French and a Dutch braid look. The way to begin a Dutch braid is to take the section of hair you want to braid and divide it into three equal sections. You ca start it anywhere in the head. Do achieve the look above you would start in the middle of the head along the hairline of the face. CLICK TO READ MORE .

If you don’t already own a white pencil, invest in one now just for this simple trick! Instead of lining your water line with dark eyeliner, use a white pencil to create the illusion of a bigger eye. If you squint your eyes a little at this picture comparison, you’ll see what a difference it really makes. CLICK TO READ MORE .

Honey Bronze Shimmering Dry Oil : This is one of my favorite ways to give myself a glow of tan without any unscreened sun exposure. A couple of basal cell skin cancers have left me very careful to screen myself well from the sun, but I miss the glow of a tan. This product supplies that glow, and it lasts several days or until my next shower, when I re-apply it. It blends in and looks natural if you rub it in on knees and ankles and the tops of feet. I love using it on my shoulders and arms, and if I can get my husband to help, on my back. Do know that it has a strong floral smell that dissipates over the first hour or two. You'll either love the scent or hate it. I love it. It doesn't trigger my migraines like some scents, but I can't speak for others. This is a regular part of my post-shower routine, a must do in shorts weather, but now I'm hooked and use it year round. CLICK TO READ MORE .

I read that any acne on the cheeks is probably caused by stress and stomach problems, unlike the hormonal chin acne I wrote about. In fact, while researching on the topic, I came across an interesting diagram that shows what can cause acne on different areas of the face. CLICK TO READ MORE .