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Welcome the pared-down, fresh-and-easy mood of the warmer months with pretty updates for your hair, skin and makeup. We’ve culled some of the hottest beauty trends from the spring runways for you to try at home.
Pony up: Whether they’re worn sleek and polished or loose and tousled, ponytails are one of this season’s easiest updo’s [...]

Chilly in the morning, sunny and warm in the afternoon, then perhaps a sprinkle or two later on. Spring’s ever-fluctuating weather can be a challenge to deal with when it comes to your skin and hair!  Below are a few ideas to help you be prepared for spring’s fickle ways:
Hold the oil: You left the [...]

Hair is the ultimate beauty accessory. Keeping your tresses healthy is the best possible thing you can do to maintain a shiny, sexy, gorgeous head of hair. In this article, we’ll look at ways to keep your hair its healthiest best. 
First, here’s some basic facts about hair: Hair grows at a rate of approximately ¼ [...]

So now it’s March. We’re thrilled to see the back end of winter! But along with the warmer breezes and blooming flowers comes rain, humidity and frizzy hair. Fortunately, there are a bunch of fantastic anti-humectant products out there specifically targeted at taming the spring frizzies and banishing your bad hair days.

 
Neil George’s Intense Illuminating [...]

Aging, environmental stresses, UV rays, chemical services and everyday styling are just a few of the factors that contribute to hair damage, leaving strands brittle, dull and lifeless. And in the winter, things only get worse for hair’s overall health.
“You’re more likely to load up on treatments such as hair coloring and chemical straightening in [...]

We all do things that we know aren’t good for ourselves but how often do you know why?  Here is the scoop on why beauty don’ts are don’ts and some better solutions.
Removing makeup and washing your face before going to bed – While it can seem like a no-brainer, at the end of a long [...]

We all admire the look of the perfect blow out, but not many of us have the time to allow us to visit the salon once a week to achieve the look.  With the right tools and products, and a bit of practice, we can all have salon perfect hair at home.  No matter your [...]

This Season’s Holiday Make-up Tips
Are bright lips in or out? What about sleek hair strands? We have the scoop on the latest fall beauty trends and how to easily transform them into 2011’s hottest holiday looks.
Take a Brow: Dark, dramatic and full eyebrows are taking center stage this fall. To get the look, first let [...]

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Hair loss in women is getting a lot of attention these days. From people in the press, to friends and loved ones of our own, this is finally being recognized as a potential problem for everyone, not just men. The reasons for the hair thinning are not clear yet, but experts [...]

by Kelly Van Gogh
You are GORGEOUS.  You care about your hair, your nails, your skin, your fashion, and you are conscious of what you eat.  Now let’s talk about caring for your hair color.  Are you in love with your hair color?  If you didn’t immediately say yes, I want to introduce you to an [...]