First dates are a torturous task in the ritual of finding love. Nobody enjoys the awkward silences, the embarrassing slip-ups, or the tension and pressure involved in a first date. And if you happen to be one of those people…
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With all the hustle and bustle of planning a wedding, having to choose between hundreds of different hairstyles can seem like just another daunting task. Should it be something simple, classic? Or modern and funky, but still pretty? What it…
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In the last century or so, hair styles of all kinds have changed, evolved, and modernized. One in particular that has come a long way is the up-do. We are no longer inhibited by the fashion trends that gave us…
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Having lifeless, dull hair is a real buzz-kill for those of us with busy social lives. Who wants to go out looking like someone dumped baby oil over their once curled locks? Answer: Nobody. So how can you rev it…
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Over the last century, women’s hairstyles have gradually become more and more flexible and detailed. Where women once only had to choose between braiding their long locks or coiling it all into a heavy bun, we now have hundreds of…
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The French Twist is a beautiful, time-tested, woman-approved hairstyle. It looks classy on anyone, from young girls to silver-haired grandmothers. Not only is it attractive and elegant, it can be worn for practically any occasion, and it is durable. How…
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Clean hair=Alzheimer’s Diseases/Neurological Disorders/Birth Defects? It probably doesn’t occur to the average consumer to carefully examine the list of ingredients on the label of their favorite hair care product. In the event that we do read the label, do we…
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April 23, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
In this fashion-forward society, it can be easy for individuals to fall behind and become yesterday’s news. It is next to impossible for the average woman to keep up with all the style changes we see taking place in Hollywood,…
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Although I went through cosmetology school myself, a trip to the salon is my personal worst nightmare. Between inexperienced stylists who want to make you look like the picture on the cover of the latest issue of Vogue (that used…
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Women with thin, fine hair generally all voice the same complaint: “I can never do anything with my hair!” If you have a bad case of super-flat hair, don’t get discouraged, because there are some quick, easy fixes to boost…
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We have all seen someone walking down the street or in a store with a haircut that makes us do a double-take…in a bad way. We wonder, “What were they thinking?” There are just some styles that don’t work on…
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February 15, 2015 Skin and Body
We all know how we feel inside after eating a huge meal of greasy, fried foods, or too many potato chips. We feel bloated or nauseous, or worse-and those are just the immediate effects we feel. But did you know…
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Having trouble managing a frizzy, kinky mane? Here are a few simple ideas for smoothing, and caring for, your curly hair. Mousse it!If you want to tame the frizz, but create shine and volume, this is one of the easiest…
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January 30, 2015 Skin and Body
The anxiety you feel and the stories you hear before getting your first body piercing are much worse than the actual piercing process itself. While it DOES hurt, it’s not so bad that you can’t live through it. If you…
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January 29, 2015 Skin and Body
Despite the fact that there are very few things that can really go wrong with/during a piercing, bungled piercing jobs are still a source of concern for those of us who choose to poke holes in our bodies. It is…
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When considering coloring your hair at home, the first thing you need to do is decide on a color. Are you blonde wanting to go darker? Are you a brunette wanting golden locks? Once you’ve chosen a color, make sure…
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Loving someone is more than just getting butterflies every time you think about them. It’s more than wanting to be together, holding their hand, and finding them attractive. To love someone is not to ‘need’ them, but to want them…
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Having dealt with my biological father all my life, I feel like a bit of an expert in this area. So you get an idea of where I’m coming from, let me give you a bit of a background. My…
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Straightening curly, frizzy hair can certainly seem like a workout! I myself have been straightening my curls for nearly 8 years, and I can tell you, it does get easier with practice. Also, as you go along, you’ll find out…
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August 27, 2014 Friends and Peers
If you have a sneaking suspicion that somebody likes you, here are some ways you can confirm it: -They seem to hang around you more often than usual. They might catch up with you between classes, even if their next…
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We’ve all seen (or made) some pretty interesting “beauty bloopers” in our time. Too-short skirts, clumpy mascara, fried hair. While it’s funny on someone else (come on, sometimes you just have to laugh), you personally wouldn’t want to go out…
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As a hairstylist, I’ve seen plenty of people picking out the exactly wrong hairstyle for their face shape. Women with long, thin faces choose to have long, flat hair with no bangs-this elongates the face further, and having no bang…
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The first and most important thing to consider when thinking about coloring your hair is what condition it is currently in. For instance, if you have fried, bleached hair, your first steps should be to revive it! Putting a darker…
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April 27, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
My husband and I are sneaking up on our second anniversary. We are about to hit that crucial point, the two-year point, of being married. Except, we find that it isn’t a big deal, we haven’t attempted to kill each…
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The awkward teenage “mating ritual” has been going on for as long as there have been teenagers to perform it. While I cannot say that sexual activity has necessarily increased among teens, it seems obvious that they are becoming more…
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A man can be short and dumpy and getting bald but if he has fire, women will like him. ~Mae West This quote embodies a simple answer to the question of “What makes a man sexy?” It can, of course,…
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