How To: Hairstyles, Makeup, and Skincare

How to Brighten Your Eye Color

No, we don’t mean how to literally change your eye color; but certain eyeshadows with the right application can enhance the color. Here’s how. First, know what different colors are in your eyes. The odds are you aren’t just brown: you have gold; you aren’t just blue: you have gray or yellow; or, if you’re like me, you aren’t just “hazel,” but you have a mix of green, yellow, blue, and brown. Here’s how eye color works, but it is super complicated: multiple pieces from different parts of your chromosomes encrypt three different types of genes that affect the color variation. One codes for green/blue, another for brown, and the last for brown/blue. Green, though, is actually the result of yellow pigment interacting with the blue pigment in your eyes (like watercolors) which is why “green-eyed” people are usually called... [Read more of this How To]

How to Straighten Your Hair

It seems pretty simple, right? Blow dry, straight iron—bam, you’re done. But there is actually a technique to keep your hair healthy, silky, and smooth, as well as to keeping a lasting effect on your hair. It’s the easiest way to style my hair every morning but still look sharp, professional, and attractive at the same time. Add a hair clip or a touch of style to up the “special” look of a straight hair style to spice it up;... [Read more of this How To]

How to Prevent Wrinkles

Wrinkles: we all have them (somewhere) and we all don’t want them to show. But, as we age, they are bound to. So how do we prevent them? The biggest stem many women overlook is moisturizer and sunscreen. Both of these keep the cells in our skin taut and healthy (imagine how our cars need oil!). Every morning I use a moisturizer with sunscreen (Aveeno’s Radiant Moisturizing lotion) that covers both deals. Another step: wear sunglasses! Even on... [Read more of this How To]

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Eyeshadows and Eyeliner for Eye Colors

When it comes to cosmetics, you always want to play up your best attributes, and your eyes are one of the major features people notice. No matter your eye color, the beauty of an iris is always noticed; brown, green, blue, hazel–they’re all... [Read more of this review]

Top Blow Dryers

A good blow dryer can be a cure to the many dilemmas women face: frizz, unmanageable hair, curls, lack of volume, etc.. Naturally dried hair does not have the same effect as a properly blow dried doo, so that’s why you should invest in a good blow... [Read more of this review]

Favorite Hair Straightening Irons

When it comes to a straightening iron for your hair, it’s best not to skimp. Straight irons should always be ceramic, since the ceramic plates distribute heat equally across the length of the wand. When there is a number at the end of a straight... [Read more of this review]

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How to Hairstyles

How to Straighten Your Hair

It seems pretty simple, right? Blow dry, straight iron—bam, you’re done. But there is actually a technique to keep your hair healthy, silky, and smooth, as well as to keeping a lasting effect on your hair. It’s the easiest way to style my hair every morning but still look sharp, professional, and attractive at the same time. Add a hair clip... [Read more of this review]

Do It Yourself: Brazilian Blowout

The Brazilian Blowout isn’t what we’ve always thought when we’ve heard “Brazilian” during beauty hour. In short, it’s a straightening method for hair. Here’s how it works: The formula applied is a Keratin treatment. It coats the hair follicle and, when heat is introduced, it straightens the structure of the hair itself. After it is done,... [Read more of this review]

How to Dye Your Own Peek-a-boo Highlights

Ever wanted to change your hair color without worrying about roots? Or to add some interesting looking streaks without them being too obviously fake? Peek-a-boos, or panels, may be the way to go for you. Peek-a-boo highlights (or lowlights, depending on what you’re looking for) are pieces of hair hidden beneath your roots that is your desired color,... [Read more of this review]

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How to Makeup

How to Brighten Your Eye Color

No, we don’t mean how to literally change your eye color; but certain eyeshadows with the right application can enhance the color. Here’s how. First, know what different colors are in your eyes. The odds are you aren’t just brown: you have gold; you aren’t just blue: you have gray or yellow; or, if you’re like me, you aren’t just “hazel,”... [Read more of this review]

How to Cover a Pimple

Ut oh! We all have had a pimple pop up when we didn’t want it (like it’s ever actually wanted). But the question is: how do we cover it up? Many cover-up jobs are just obvious. The makeup is caked on unevenly, or dries funny, or clings to dried skin. That’s why there are steps to the process. What You’ll Need Concealer Makeup Foundation (liquid... [Read more of this review]

How to Get Thick, Sexy Eyebrows

Eyebrows are often overlooked, but they are the foundation of a striking face. It’s easy to over-pluck them (trust me I know), so make sure that you go through phases where you let they grow back (I let mine grow a month without plucking!). But there are little tips besides just thickness and shape you can use to keep your eyebrows bold and beautiful.... [Read more of this review]

How to Create Smoky Eyes

That sultry, dark-eyed look is a popular today, especially if you’re one to enjoy the night life. If done right, smoky eyes can be suitable for work as well! To make the perfect smoky eye, you’ll need to follow your basic makeup ritual. Use your moisturizer first, let it dry for ten minutes or so, and then apply a base to your eyelids. Many people... [Read more of this review]

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How to Skincare

How to Prevent Wrinkles

Wrinkles: we all have them (somewhere) and we all don’t want them to show. But, as we age, they are bound to. So how do we prevent them? The biggest stem many women overlook is moisturizer and sunscreen. Both of these keep the cells in our skin taut and healthy (imagine how our cars need oil!). Every morning I use a moisturizer with sunscreen (Aveeno’s... [Read more of this review]

How to Get Rid of Bacne

We know how embarrassing it is to have unsightly blemishes, pimples, and the like, creeping up on our backs. We’ve seen it; we’ve experienced it; and we found a way to get around it. For a while, I couldn’t figure out why I had bacne. I washed my back every day, I even used acne medication on it; I wore my hair up to let the skin breathe; the... [Read more of this review]

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