One of the most important parts of a woman’s face is her eyebrows. Well-groomed eyebrows perfect the whole face and whatever makeup look you are going for, but well-groomed brows doesn’t necessarily have to mean super thin. Full bold brows stand out and make a statement and, done right, add a beautiful touch to any face.
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You may know her as Amarixe on YouTube and in the beauty blogging world, but before making her debut online, she was known to those close to her as Allison. This upbeat young lady is finishing up her college career and getting ready to go out, adventure, and find her true calling.
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This look is a neutral but very pretty go-to look for everyday wear. It’s perfect for school, the office, or any time you want to beautifully but subtly enhance your facial features without going too overboard.
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As an avid consumer of various bath products, I have yet to come across something as valuable as my bottle of Dr. Bronner’s Lavender Liquid Soap. This certified-organic product is not only good for the environment; it’s good for your body and spirit.
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This year, designers presented their collections for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week once again at Lincoln Center in New York City. Most left make-up trends au naturale with bare skin tones and nude lips while highlighting eyes with sharp liner and a heavy brow. While the make up may have stayed natural, hair artists didn’t hold back on their teasing brushes and faux hair pieces.
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I’ve always struggled with hair products. I’ve tried countless shampoos, conditioners, mousses, and serums, but nothing ever seems to make the frizzy waves of hair on my head go away. Yes, many products are able to slightly cover up the dead ends and frizz, but that always seems to take more work than what I’m willing to do.
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Dying hair is one of the most popular things to do in the world of beauty and glamour. From highlights to covering up grey hairs, hair dye can dramatically change one’s overall appearance. It’s most commonly used to transform hair into looking more youthful and natural. However, unnatural colors are often fused into locks as well, which has become a very big trend in fashion.
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Curly hair, fine hair, thick hair, frizzy hair, short hair, long hair, medium-as-average-as-it-gets hair…..one thing well all have in common is that it all needs to be washed! However, certain hair needs certain types of shampoos just like different people have different budgets and are willing to spend only certain amounts on their bottle!
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For decades, jojoba oil has been used in countless beauty products, such as hair goods, moisturizers and even bath oils. Contrary to its name and texture, jojoba oil is technically a liquid wax that is extracted from the seeds of the Jojoba plant. It can be stored for long periods of time, unlike other oils that have a short shelf life.
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It’s that time of year again! The crisp fall air is all around us, leaving most of us with a feeling of dryness—either coming from the colder weather outside, or the artificial heat surrounding us in our, homes, schools, and work places. While heat is something we should not take for granted, it can definitely wreak havoc on your skin and hair.
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Yoga is quickly becoming the new “fitness trend.” But along with the physical benefits of yoga (think, leaner bodies, stronger muscles, toned abdomens); many times the mental aspects outweigh the physical. Yoga practitioners constantly have lower stress levels, less anxiety, less depression, are more optimistic and positive thinkers.
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The sun’s summer rays are far gone and the crisp cool autumn air has finally arrived. The change of seasons is a beautiful thing– an interval in the year that gives us somewhat of a new beginning. We are slowly approaching the holidays, altering our wardrobe, and leaving the activities we did during summer until next year.
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All is vanity in the world of a glamorous individual. From hair, to makeup and fashion, many of us surround ourselves with these outlets of beauty every day. We put so much time and effort into creating the ideal image of ourselves, we even dress up the tips of our fingers. Painting nails became fashionable for women in the U.S. during the 1920s, and has since been a hugely popular craze all around the world.
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We all know the rules about going to the beach: stay out of the sun between ten and two when the sun’s rays are strongest, bring a beach cover up, wear a hat, and sunglasses, and oh yes, use lots of sun screen! But what about the days when we’re not spending all day out doors? We sometimes forget that even on a cloudy day the sun can still do plenty of damage. But most of us simply don’t have the time to fuss with slathering on sun block when all we’re doing is driving around on a few errands. Lucky for us, more and more companies are releasing versions of everyday products with SPF in them so that we have one less thing to worry about; and while these products are by no means enough for a day at the beach, they at least give us a modicum of protection while we carry on with our busy life.
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I wanted to see Philippe so bad. I met him four years earlier, and he changed my life from the first time I saw him. Gone were the days of being let down and disappointed by others. This man was different. I loved him, and he made me feel beautiful for about fifty dollars a haircut.
All women have insecurities, and any girl who says otherwise is a liar. We grow up with images of gorgeous women, with a string of flawless features enhanced further by the magic of modern-day technology. And although we’re smart enough to know better, we’re human enough to always want more. I have had my share of insecurities, enough to share with the world that is. But simultaneously, I’ve found that with age comes a sort of serene comfort in my skin, as cliché as it may sound.
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Picture this: it’s 1983. The children of Miss Ching’s kindergarten class are presenting their speeches entitled, “When I Grow Up.” Up next is little Courtney Kunimura. In her pink dress with silver stars and Japanese-doll haircut, she exudes a special confidence that only the truly naïve possess. “When I grow up,” she says with a smirk, “I’ll be driving a flying car like in the Jetsons, be a famous writer, marry a rich, tall man and have a daughter who only wears pink dresses. Any questions?”
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Attention makeup addicts and cosmetic cravers!
I want to ask you all a very important question: What if your beloved pet was taken to a laboratory where various horrific experiments were performed on them in order to test the safety of our beauty products? Products that we use frequently and take for granted easily, such as cleansers, shampoos and makeup?
