How to Get Rid of a Double Chin
It’s a sad fact of life that as we get older, things start going south. Most of them can’t be affected much, without surgery that is, but the good news is that a double chin can most certainly be tackled. Chewing gum helps strengthen the jaw muscles, and tightens and tones the under chin area. Pat…
Secrets of Budget Friendly Hair Care
Times are tough, but that doesn’t mean your hair should suffer! Luckily, I’ve found some fabulous (and cheap) alternatives to your favorite products. Here are a few substitutions you may want to try. A little body lotion, worked through very frizzy hair, can help tame your locks. Another good tric…
Secrets of Breast Augmentation
I was fortunate to have been born into a family of women with more than adequate breast size, but I’ve got friends who struggle to fill an A cup, so I’ve heard a lot about breast augmentation over the years. For some reason, our femininity seems tied more to our breasts than anything else. If you…
How to Get Professional (Almost) Hairstyling at a Budget Price
If you’re feeling the pressure to cut back on costs that most of us are thanks to the recession, you might have to sacrifice your trips to the hair salon. The trouble is, hair is one of those things that you really need professional help with. You can’t style, color or cut hair yourself, unless yo…
How to Find a New Hair Stylist
With the exception of (perhaps) our doctors, our hairstylists are possibly the hardest professionals in our lives. If you have a really great stylist, you’ll know what I mean - they just GET you. You walk in, looking for a new color or style, and they seem to read your mind, and leave you looking…
Secrets of Keeping Bleached Blonde Hair Blonde
I’m a big fan of blonde. I really think the saying “blondes have more fun” is true. Blonde just seems happier, more cheerful. It makes me think of summers at the beach! The trouble is, if you’re not a natural blonde, you’re going to have to bleach. And if you’re not careful, you could…
Secrets of Eye Shadow That Lasts
Have you ever compared what you look like when you leave the house when you head out for a night on the town, and when you come back? Chances are, your eyes were perfectly “done” when you left, but a night in a sweaty club, or somewhere similar, has denuded your eyes, leaving you with…
How to Snack When You’re Dieting
OK. So you’re trying to lose a few pounds. The trouble is, you’re always hungry, thanks to a calorie restricted diet, that allows you to eat about the same as it would take to keep a baby rabbit alive. The secret is to make sure you have healthy snacks on hand, wherever you may be, so that your cr…
Secrets for Travelling with Cosmetics
When you travel anywhere, taking your makeup, shampoo, conditioner, lotions and potions with you is probably high on your priority list. I mean, a girl’s got to be prepared right? Well, the trouble is, if you’re travelling somewhere hot, that your products may be affected by the heat. Not to menti…
How to Buy the Best Flip Flops
Maybe you’re lucky enough to be going on holiday, or maybe you’re in the market for new flip flops for the summer season. Whichever it is, there are a few golden rules to finding the perfect pair. Firstly, choose fabric or leather thongs - rubber is tough on feet, and only ends up in blisters! Mak…
