This popular summer highlighting trick causes more harm than good. Dr. Day dispels this myth and more. Myth: Squeezing lemon and lime juice on your hair is a safe and natural way to create highlights. Fact: It is natural but, it is definitely not safe! It can create blistering burns in the skin on…
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Mini Makeup Picks for When You’re on the Move
Do you need mini versions of your favorite makeup staples to keep in your purse? These are my favorites that come in mini sizes. I recently received a sample size of mascara with my M.A.C. order. Obviously, the point of the sample was to hook me onto a new product. And it worked –…
7 Surprising Summer Skin Care Tips
It’s not only about sunscreen. Here’s a top dermatologist’s in-the-know advice on how to really keep your skin looking radiant and young and free from the sun’s harmful effects. Wear a hat and sunglasses! Sun protective clothing helps! Avoid midday sun and seek when possible. Sunscreen doesn’t work for you? Try one of these products,…
Help Me BCP: How do I Control My Teen’s Curly Frizzy Hair?
Curls are beautiful if you know how to treat ‘em right. There’s a simple way to make the most of those curls. We consulted with a teenaged curly girl and she gave us the rundown on what works after lots of different experimentation. The first product you need is Herbal Essence…
How to Achieve That Sunkissed Glow (Without Sitting in the Sun)
Come summer, everyone wants skin that glows from time in the sun. You can achieve it without the sun’s danger. I wonʼt sit in the sun to get it though because: A. It’s dangerous B. It results in premature aging (wrinkles) C. I wonʼt get that glow lol, Iʼll get burnt and freckled! Hereʼs how…
8 Top Total Bargain Drugstore Makeup Finds
Do you need to spend a fortune on makeup? Not always. These beauty finds do an amazing job for less. A few months ago, we shared makeup favorites from a friend in the industry. Subsequent to that, so many of you asked, “What about the drugstore brands? Are there any hidden budget gems?” Here, Malkie…
14 of the Best Beauty Products for Your Makeup Bag
No need to try out all those samples. These expert beauty picks are guaranteed to be a home run. Beauty products often put us in a conundrum. From the outside, they all look the same. But which are really the best and worth our investment? How would we know without trying ‘em all? For answers,…
Want to Wash & Blow Your Own Wig? 6 Mistakes to Avoid
You may know what you need to do to wash and style your wig–but do you know what NOT to do? Expand the lifespan of your wig by treating it right. By Chany Leitner Some of my customers in my salon asked me to teach a one day class where they can learn how…
5 Fav Makeup Products That the Experts Use
Avoid the makeup counter and get the best stuff straight to your door Most girls walk into Sephora and..never walk out. Or almost. They will walk out hours later after having spent all their money on makeup. Me? I will spend all of my money at the Sur La Table next door. On props,…
Why the 10 Minutes Before Bed is My Favorite Time of Day (+ Best Skincare Products)
It only takes a few minutes to pamper yourself and have skin that looks and feels great. Full disclosure: I enjoy spending a few pampering moments washing off the day off my face. You know, long days, smog, chaos, an occasional crayon mark, a sticky lollipop cheek/kiss, and the trademark meatball sauce. Mom face. We…