By Alicia Bodine
Many women don't try to wear black eye shadow because they think it won't look good. The truth is that it can look quite alluring if you apply it correctly. All you need is a good set of directions and an afternoon to practice the technique. Once you master it, you will want to use it again and again. Work on your eyes last. Get all of your other makeup on so that you don't overdo...
By Marina Hanes
Are you one of those women who has a makeup bag full of eyeshadows but don't know the first thing about applying them to your eyes? Instead of letting those beautiful colors sit and become too old to use, learn some simple steps on how to create a daytime and nighttime eye with three shades of colors. Blue eyes are striking, but with the right shades, you can make them pop even more. Keep...
By Barb Nefer
When you have a baby or gain a great deal of weight, you may end up with stretch marks. These unsightly skin blemishes can cause embarrassment when you wear a swim suit or other revealing clothing. Fortunately, there are many steps you can take to get rid of them, from creams all the way up to surgery. Rub a vitamin E-rich cream into the skin every day. The cream will help to increase...
By Chad Hagy
Stretch marks are an unfortunate fact of life for many people. Most men and women get them because of drastic changes in their weight. If your stretch marks are pretty small or minor, or you don't want to spend an arm and a leg to get rid of them, take note: There are inexpensive ways to hide them. It just takes a little dedication and maybe some help from a friend. Use self-tanning lotion....
By Debra Turner
Although nail polishes are available in a vast array of colors and shades, sometimes you just can't seem to find the particular hue that you're looking for. Rather than hopping from store to store only to come away empty handed, just make your own custom nail polish. It's much less expensive than high-end specialty polishes carried by cosmetics retailers and beauty shops. This project ...
By Genae-Valecia Hinesman
The scent of roses has always been considered among the most desirable fragrances for a perfume. Unfortunately, quality rose perfumes are also among the most expensive. The good news is that this no longer needs to be a problem. Making your own rose fragrance is easier than you may believe. One of the keys of making a high caliber rose perfume involves layering. This simply means that for a...
By Kathryn Hatter
French manicures involve multiple layers of polish. When it is time to remove a French manicure, take the time to perform the removal process properly and completely. Take the time to moisturize your hands after subjecting them to the harsh chemicals in the nail polish removers. This will help to ensure that your fingernails and cuticles do not become brittle and damaged. Spread the hand towel...
By Cindy Ausbrooks
Fingernails require nurturing as much as any other part of the body. Beautiful nails are easy to achieve by performing simple maintenance. Protecting nails by wearing rubber gloves and nail polish can make nails healthier in a matter of days. Eating right, keeping nails cut short, and maintaining cuticles will keep nails healthy and happy. Eat healthy foods. Nails are a part of the body, and...
By Regina Sass
Vintage shaving razors -- both straightedge and safety -- are sought after by collectors and by those who like to shave the old-fashioned way. There are vintage shaving razors available for both men and women and in a wide variety of prices. Many of the items are one-of-a-kind and the items change frequently, so if there is something that looks interesting, move quickly. Vintage Blades LLC...
By S. F. Heron
Your nails are just as much an accessory to your style as bracelets, makeup or scarves. Unsightly chewed nails, broken cuticles or chipped nail polish result in overall messy appearance that doesn't look well groomed. Professional manicures address all parts of your nails, from the cuticle to the tip. This wonderful pampering ritual can be done easily at home by incorporating the same methods ...
By Carolyn Blount Brodersen
Lac Hydrin. You've heard of it. Some kind of a miracle skin cream. But what does it really do? And how do you use it? And how do you get it? Lac Hydrin is a humectant lotion for dry skin that contains a buffered lactic acid (an AHA) to smooth and moisturize the skin. Lac Hydrin is sold over the counter at drug stores in a lower-dose version (brand name, Lac Hydrin Five, containing 5 percent...