Cold temperatures and harsh winds leave skin vulnerable to dehydration, which is not only devastating to the appearance, but also affects the long-term health of your skin. Blustery days are just one more reason to make protecting your skin and hair an everyday habit. And with the right products and daily routine, you’ll soon have a regimen that ( Read more... )

For holiday hair that’s the talk of the party, don’t be afraid to try a style that’s a bit more sultry than usual. If you’re wearing that new dress with a plunging neckline, wear your hair up and show off that sparkly necklace. Or maybe you’d prefer a messy bun to show off those new dangly earrings? Here are a few ideas to break out for those ( Read more... )

When I first graduated college and began going on job interviews, I found myself at a loss for professional-looking outfits and little knowledge of how to appear polished. College was all about convenience, comfort and experimentation...not exactly the look I was going for as a young professional.

Just how important is your appearance when it comes ( Read more... )

Hair can be a person’s crowning glory or a source of endless frustration. If you feel like you’re engaged in a battle of wills with your strands, here's some help: Part 8 of the Skincare & Beauty FAQ Handbook offers a full range of tips on treating, maintaining and protecting your hair. Get tips on dyeing hair at home, reviving dull locks, ( Read more... )

What do you do when your hair starts misbehaving with the changes in weather? ( Read more... )

Hi beauties! With Thanksgiving coming up, I've been feeling particularly grateful lately for the little things -- beautiful running weather (or the opportunity to run an 8.5-mile race in the pouring rain! :), good produce, impromptu dinner parties with friends, falling leaves, a cozy bed...

And in terms of beauty, I'm noticing all the subtle and ( Read more... )

I have a tempestuous relationship with my hair. I swear it has a life of its own, complete with unpredictable mood swings and periods of rebellion. Last summer, I decided to give my hair a break: little to no heat styling, no dye, hydrating coconut oil treatments, and some good old-fashioned TLC. Sounds like a good formula, right?

Wrong. My hair ( Read more... )

I make a point to schedule my haircuts right before notable events -- a birthday, a vacation, a special weekend. I love the feeling of professionally 'done' hair, since my typical routine is as close to wash-and-go as my unruly hair will allow. Usually I can squeeze a few days of silky salon hair out of one visit...but I simply can't afford to get ( Read more... )

Hair loss isn't just a guy thing. Even women with super-thick hair can experience thinning as they grow older -- and we're not talking middle age here. As reflected in this question from mememememeee, thinning hair can strike even in your early 20s.

I used to have really thick, curly hair - now I have barely any hair. I'm 22 and it's literally raining out of my ( Read more... )

I grew up near the beach, and I always loved that easy-breezy, tousled look that naturally happens after a day spent in the sun and surf. Something about the combination of sea air and salt water creates perfectly touchable waves and glowing, sun-kissed skin that simply can't be replicated.

Well, now I live hours from any beach, but I still crave ( Read more... )