If you have a long list of holiday gifts to buy this season and can’t put out the funds for a manicure this season, it’s time to get creative. Splurge on a couple of inexpensive new shades and get ready to create a new look. Here’s some tips on how to get a great-looking home manicure.

Start fresh. Make sure all your old nail polish is removed ( Read more... )

Spring is "officially" here, but she sure feels like a tease. Just when I start getting used to warm breezes and sunshine, the chill returns. What's a girl to do?

Take a cue from barbiedollll and adjust your beauty routine to the change in seasons. If we start dressing like it's spring, maybe Mother Nature will follow suit. :)

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Nails take lots of abuse and wear-and-tear from daily tasks. We use them to open, pry and scratch. We expose them to chemicals and detergents. So it’s no surprise when our polish chips, or worse, our nails become weak and damaged. Fortunately, you can protect your nails and boost their health. Here’s how, along with step-by-step tips on creating a ( Read more... )

I have a confession: Lately I've gotten lazy with my beauty routine. Granted, I have an excuse -- I broke my pinkie finger last week and even though it's such a small part of the body, I'm amazed at how much the injury has affected my daily routine. Even washing my hair is a pain, so I've gotten very, very low-maintenance. Which also means I've ( Read more... )