Your mouth goes dry. You start sweating. Your heart hammers. Your legs feel weak. The English language suddenly seems as foreign to you as ancient hieroglyphics. Are you at the dentist’s office? Did you find out you owe money to…
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It’s a dangerous substance. It contains chemicals and toxins that are alarming. It’s packed with matter that is revolting. What is it? It’s that pretty poison known as lipstick. Here’s how something so attractive can have such an ugly side….
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Hair is one of a woman’s most important accessories. Its color can make you look fabulous or frightening. And home hair coloring kits may be so confusing that you could conclude you need a PhD in chemistry to make sense…
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In the battle between gravity and your face, which will win? If you have certain weapons stashed in your arsenal, you can wage war against sagging skin and emerge victorious. This facial skin tightening skirmish can consist of subtle maneuvers…
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Black may be the absence of color, but it’s the presence of so many other things. Black is bold, mysterious, classic, seductive. It’s daring, outrageous, tantalizing, sensual. It taunts and teases — a secret waiting to be uncovered, a challenge…
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Prison tattoos are not merely images cast in ink, but are highly descriptive, meaningful symbols telling tales of hope and horror, redemption and damnation, serenity and slaughter. A vast array of images are often worn as badges of honor for…
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New Year’s Eve is a time for boldness – bold resolutions, bold décor, bold clothing – and even bold makeup. If there was ever a night for sheer drama, this is it. It’s the one night besides Halloween where you…
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Summer is the time to flaunt hair that’s sassy, not brassy. But as the season heats up, tresses can fade, bake and break in the sun’s sizzling rays. Sunproof your hair and its color by following these tips to keep…
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You’re crazy about Jane. She’s all you think about. She’s all you talk about. You even got a rad tattoo of her name so you can be with her all the time – at least symbolically. The trouble is, she’s…
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When it comes to handling pain, Dwayne Johnson is a rock. As a former football player, he endured his share of bone-jarring tackles. As a World Wrestling Federation superstar, he’s familiar with fierce slams to the mat. And as a human canvas,…
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Red-hot lipstick commands a white-hot spotlight. It doesn’t just draw attention – it demands it. Flamboyant and fiery, it’s perfect if you can take the heat. Whether you want to ignite a small flare-up or a five-alarm blaze, red is…
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Wax on, wax off. Wax on, wax off. Wax on, wax off. Who would have ever guessed that The Karate Kid’s basic training instructions could also apply to a more intimate part of the body? Known as bikini waxing, it…
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May 5, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
When you’re weatherproofing a house, you search for products that will withstand rain and snow, wind and cold, heat and humidity. You want materials that are able to attractively smooth cracks and crevices, to preserve and protect. It’s no different…
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May 3, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
You may not be able to jump into a phone booth like Superman and drastically change your look. But there are much simpler ways to dramatically change your appearance – no phone booth, cape or tights required. Consider these small…
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Botox injections are a very popular wrinkle in the anti-aging crusade. Celebrities swear by them, and they’ve even been approved by the Federal Drug Administration. But are they genuinely safe? Is the gain really worth the pain? Before you become a…
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April 28, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
Calvin Klein is a man of the cloth. Not the religious type, but the couture type. Klein is a world-renowned and respected designer whose groundbreaking stylings have not only encompassed clothing, but a vast array of perfumes, accessories, underwear, eyewear,…
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Hot pink is one cool lipstick shade. It’s flirty, flamboyant and fun. It boldly announces its presence and commands attention. Is it too daring for you to dare to wear? Au contraire. By following these tips, you can rock this…
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June 13, 2014 Style and Beauty - Other
You’ve been eating healthy foods, getting adequate sleep, drinking plenty of water, using a sunscreen – yet your facial skin still looks dull and lifeless. What’s happening? Every day the skin sheds old, dead cells so that new ones can…
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In the quest for the fountain of youth, many women are actually drinking from contaminated waters. Instead of rewinding aging, they’re unintentionally pushing it into fast-forward. Their arithmetic is all wrong – rather than subtracting years from their appearance, they’re…
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When is the best time to treat menopausal skin? Before menopause. When you’re in your late 40s and are possibly experiencing peri-menopause – the five or so years before menopause – you can nip menopause-related skin issues in the bud….
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Crow’s feet are for the birds. So why do they end up on faces? They can flock to the outer corners of your eyes because of low collagen production, sun exposure, smoking, pollution, dehydration, excessive alcohol consumption – and even…
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Getting older has its perks. You can drink, vote, or even drive a car. It also has its drawbacks: fine lines, wrinkles, and aging. If you’re old enough to drink, vote, or drive a car, you’re not too young to…
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Hair can be your crowning glory or your daily disappointment. After being put through the wringer of blow drying, flat ironing, teasing, hot rollers, curling irons, hair spray, poor diet, and over-processing, hair can be in dire need of strengthening. Consider…
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The best hair dryers for fine hair are more than just a bunch of hot air. But there are so many blow dryers on the market that it can be confusing to figure out which one will give your fragile…
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Fine hair doesn’t discriminate between genders. It’s just as likely to sprout from men’s follicles as it is from women’s. And it’s also just as likely to present men with some not-so-fine issues when it comes to styling and cleansing….
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Your hair is one of your most important accessories. Like the perfect earrings or a gorgeous necklace, hair can be instrumental in framing your face and adding pizzazz to your features. When hair looks good, you not only look good…
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You’re both out on a first date. Animal attraction nearly crackles in the air between the two of you. You’re kissing each other goodnight at the door. A long, deep kiss. Very, very long. You both burn with desire as…
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If you’re strong and smart, you might just be a cougar. If you’re independent and bold, you might just be a cougar. If you’re adaptable and confident, you might just be a cougar. And if you have a taste for…
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There are many pluses to taking a woman to the movies on a first date: you’ll be sitting in the dark together, you’ll be sitting close together, and you won’t have to fumble for conversation – the movie’s doing all…
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Whether you’re in a budding romance or a long-term relationship, self-sabotage can easily derail it into a chaotic train-wreck. And just because the relationship continues after such a mishap, it doesn’t mean that it’s not crippled. Take a look at…
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