April 2009

Permanent Makeup – Eyeliner & Lipliner

I’m the kind of person who likes to look good, but dreads having to roll out of bed in the mornings because I’ll have to go through all of the elaborate minutiae of makeup application. Every morning is a personal war for me; and it sometimes got to the point where I would lie in [...]

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Smokey Eye Makeup Tips

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Nothing says “mysterious and alluring” like a pair of smokey eyes giving someone the “come hither” look from across the room. This look can be achieved fairly easily. The “smokey eyes” look is characterized by makeup that emphasizes the eyes using soft lines and blending; usually, darker colors like black, brown, or gray are used, [...]

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Natural & Non-Toxic Nail Polish

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Did you know that many brands of nail polish use harmful chemicals like formaldehyde and phthalates in their formulations? That stuff is nasty, and they can kill you or at least make you feel very sick. A lot of nail polish makers and removers have back off on the production of these kinds of nail [...]

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How To Grow Longer Nails

If you want to grow longer nails, try to remember that doing so can come at a price, especially if you want to grow your nails really long. The longer your nails are, the harder it can be to do ordinary things like play the guitar, type, or even button up a shirt. A set [...]

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Do Facial Exercises Work?

If you want to firm up your face and get rid of wrinkles without having to break the bank with expensive skin products or invasive procedures, you can try doing facial exercises. Of course, the question you might ask is, “Do facial exercises work?” Well, it’s very likely that they do. The muscles on our [...]

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How To Soften Skin Naturally With Natural Moisturizers

Nothing feels nicer than soft, smooth skin, but even if you’re genetically blessed with really great skin, unless you live in a tropical country, you’ll probably have to slather on even more moisturizer once the winter months come around. Store-bought moisturizers and skin treatments can cost a lot of money though, and if you want [...]

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The Best Makeup Brushes For A Flawless Face

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Makeup can often be a really important part of a person’s daily routine. If you’re the kind of person who can’t leave the house without even a quick cosmetic fix, you’ll know that makeup brushes are an essential buys when out shopping for basic beauty needs. Most cosmetics already come with their own applicators, but [...]

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Home Remedies For Calluses

Calluses are thickened skin that develops when a part of a person’s skin encounters frequent friction or pressure. People who play string instruments like guitars will often have calluses on the fingertips of their left hands, and almost everybody has calluses on their feet. Calloused skin is a lot harder and tougher than the skin [...]

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Got Oily Hair & Scalp Blues?

The battle never ends. Some people have battles against moral issues, or against people – some have their own private war against oily hair and scalp. You keep trying day after day to keep that hair looking fresh and fabulous and you’ve finally got that slicked back look or whatever you want – but damn, [...]

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How To Bleach Hair

Blondes have more fun and maybe that’s why you want to learn how to bleach hair. Well, that’s really not a sure thing –the having more fun part anyway- but maybe you want to walk around blonde for a while. I’ve been wanting to bleach my hair blonde for the longest time anyway. It’ll make [...]

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