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Daily Habits for Ageless Skin: Your Guide to a Youthful Glow

Maintaining a youthful and healthy complexion is a common aspiration, and achieving it is more attainable than you might think. A consistent daily regimen plays a pivotal role in keeping your face and skin looking young and healthy. This article will explore the importance of a healthy daily routine and incorporate some product recommendations inspired by beauty routines from online videos.Come Get Ready with MeThe Foundation of Youthful Skin: Daily HabitsA healthy daily regimen isn't just about

Feb 12, 2025

Red Light Face Therapy - Is it a Scam?

Beauty Face Therapy is a comprehensive skincare treatment designed to enhance the appearance and health of the skin on the face. This therapy encompasses a variety of techniques and products aimed at addressing specific skin concerns such as dryness, aging, acne, and uneven skin tone. The process typically begins with a thorough skin analysis conducted by a trained skincare professional, who assesses the individual's skin type, condition, and any particular issues that need to be addressed.Once

Jan 11, 2025

A Complete Guide to Coloring Your Hair at Home: Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices

Colored or dyed hair has surged in popularity in recent years, becoming a bold fashion statement rather than just a means to cover up grey strands. Whether you're looking to experiment with a new shade, enhance your natural color, or keep up with the latest trends, there are more options than ever before. Thanks to advancements in home hair colorants, achieving a professional-looking result has never been easier or more affordable. However, with so many brands, formulations, and techniques avail

Mar 15, 2018

Too Big for Beauty: How Bethany Bell was discriminated in the beauty industry because of her size

Bethany Bell is a not just a hairstylist, she is an artist. Often sought after by international magazines that include Allure, Vogue Italia, and Kontrol, the innovative hairstylist is no stranger to the beauty industry and unfortunately the prejudices that come with it. With an extensive resume including being one of the top five finalists on Oxygen’s Hair Battle Spectacular season 2, most people would believe this almost 30 year old beautician has got it all together. But Bethany does not hesit

May 15, 2017

The Trendiest Shoes to Get for Spring 2017

Out with the old, in with the new is the mantra of every fashion girl come a new season. And this spring 2017, we’re ready to embrace the latest footwear trends inspired by the S/S 2017 runways. The most outstanding styles are a refreshing change from 2016’s shoe trends, from kitschy sneakers to kitten heels. Read on to see our favorites! Edgy Ballet FlatsA darling pair of lace-up flats will always be classy, but the reinvention of that dainty, feminine image is something we’d love to slip into

Mar 6, 2017

Yona Love: Dressing plus-size women is not just a business, it’s a movement!

Yona Love is not just a woman with impeccable taste; she is also a woman that shares her passion for plus-size fashion by creating a line for women who are considered unconventional when it comes to fashion. Yona believes that beauty is not about size but also confidence, so she took matters into her own hands and created a line of clothing that allows women to express their personality through brilliant colors, fun patterns, and styles that complement every curve. She offered to the world the s

Jul 6, 2016

When beauty is not in the eyes of the beholder but in the waistline

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. While this statement is true, the fashion and beauty industry has been often criticized for creating a cookie-cutter standard of how society will accept beauty, especially when it comes to size.In 2013, creative director and head designer at Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld, ruffled a few feathers when he stated his disinterest in curvy women on the runways of New York Fashion Week. In his book, “The World According to Karl”, the fashion icon writes, “No one wants to

Mar 27, 2016

5 Date night hair ideas that are sure to impress

There’s a reason your hair is your crowning glory: you can have your best made face and outfit on but you can have it all wrong without having the best hair for it all to go with. Here are five date night hair ideas that can definitely make the perfect, gorgeous look and impression on your partner.Messy Side-bunA messy side-bun is like the equivalent of a dress: it makes just the right amount of effort on your beauty look—fixed, but not too planned. It’s romantic and looks elegant from every ang

Feb 22, 2016

Beauty Products – Are Parabens Your Enemy?

Photo by Anika Janelle PettifordParabens. What are they and are they really the enemy in the ingredients in many of our personal products? Parabens are chemical preservatives added to most of all body care products. They are used to make the product last and sit on store shelves longer. Lately, there have been a lot of research and questions asking whether parabens are safe, but I think the answer is clear on the dangers of using these chemicals in our products.Every chemical and ingredient that

Jun 2, 2015

Natural Hair Queen – The Woman Behind Naptural85

When I started my natural journey, like most women, I scoured the internet for information, tips and encouragement. There was so much to learn and at first was a very overwhelming process. That’s when I came across Whitney White, better known as Naptural85. Whitney is one of the premier natural hair video bloggers on YouTube and in fact has more than 1.5 million followers spread across all social media channels, heeding to her every word. Her down-to-earth way of connecting with her followers is

Apr 6, 2015

Four home remedies for youthful glowing healthy skin

As your age advances, the skin loses some of its elasticity, jawlines get saggy, brows get furrowed and wrinkles develop. The severity of aging effects on your skin is hinged on various factors: your lifestyle, diet, genes and personal proclivities. With the rising cost of the spa treatment, everyone appreciates a chance to sport beautiful, glowing skin without spending a fortune. Discovering the skin pampering benefits of natural fruits enables you to maintain a beautiful younger looking health

Apr 1, 2015

New York’s New Hudson River’s $130 Million Floating Park

Media mogul Barry Diller and his wife, fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg, have committed to funding a floating public park and performance space on a pier in the Hudson River… The billionaire couple has partnered with the Hudson River Park Trust to build the 2.7-acre square-shaped pier and community art space to replace the deteriorating Pier 54.The park will be built on top of a platform 186 feet off the Hudson River shoreline, which will be supported by 300 mushroom-shaped concrete column

Feb 27, 2015

Beauty Benefits of Coconut Oil

Sometimes the best beauty solutions are not those you purchase at a cosmetic counter, but ingredients you already have in your own refrigerator, cabinet, or cupboard. Not only are these ingredients often as effective as those with a higher price tag, they also don’t contain the potentially harmful chemicals so commonly found in commercial cosmetics. If you’re looking for a multi-purpose beauty product, one you’ll want to consider is coconut oil. This simple, readily available oil can be an inexp

Feb 25, 2015

Three Excellent Foods For Skin, Hair, And Nails

We've all heard the phrase, "you are what you eat." I used to think it simply meant that the massive cheeseburger I devoured (along with the chili fries!) would end up on my hips. (Because, let's be honest: it always does.) However, in an effort to broaden my culinary horizons beyond just the local burger place, I've started trying out more (gasp!) healthy foods. As I learn about these superfoods, I realize that "you are what you eat" applies to more than just Friday's greasy cheeseburgers turni

Jan 31, 2015