Beauty Articles

551. How to Choose the Right Sunless Tanning Product By Ken Marlborough
     Sunless tanning products come in several forms. The efficacy and results of these methods vary. Prices also vary. Treatments can cost anywhere from just a few dollars for a sunless tanning cream, to as much as $100 an hour for a few sessions at a salon. With so many options for sunless tanning, it can be hard to decide which sunless tanning products are best.Most sunless tanning aids are harmless, but none will prevent the skin damage caused by the sun and UV radiation. Additional precautions …



552. Hair Extensions - the Truth About Instant Long Hair By Tanya Turner
     Hair extensions - a few hours in the salon and you have long hair that looks like a dream. But is there a downside? Professionally made hair extensions can completely transform your appearance without affecting the health of your hair, but if they are done wrongly extensions can seriously damage your hair. You should know what to expect before going to the salon.Would hair extensions cost a fortune?Yes, extensions done by a professional hair extension artist and made from high quality hair wou…



553. European Human Hair Wig - How Much Does It Really Cost? By Franek Migaszewski
     I am sure you have wondered what the truth is about the prices of wigs made from European human hair. From shop to shop you will find a huge variation in prices, anywhere from 300 USD to as high as 10.000 USD (!). So let me take you through each step of the process of producing high quality handmade wigs, and show the real costs.Firstly, take the acquisition of hair. The cost of hair for one wig (0,2 – 0,4 kg) varies from 30 to 40 USD throughout most Eastern European countries. There is little…



554. Do You Want To Look Ten Years Younger? By T. O' Donnell
     Do you want to look ten years younger?Here are twelve beauty tips that are guaranteed to work, if you follow them *all*. There's no point eating fresh fruit and vegetables, and then smoking like a chimney!1. Moisturise.This is a misnomer, you can't actually put water in your skin. You can, however, oil it up (like leather!), and trap water next to the skin.After every wash, put an inert oil on your face. Johnson's Baby Oil is good. Put it especially on your laughter-lines (around the eyes), yo…



555. Yet More Hair Care Myths - The Truth And The Lies By Michael Barrows
     Those hair care myths just keep coming! In this third of 3 articles, we examine some of the most widely known myths - and dig out the truth…1. Hair should be washed every dayFALSE: There is no correct schedule for washing hair. Every person should shampoo according to the specific needs of their hair type and texture. While some people do benefit from a daily shampoo, others benefit from a variety of shampooing schedules.2. More lather = a more effective shampoo = cleaner hairFALSE: Lather…



556. Skin Care Enhance Your Pretty Look By Loraine Herley
     Who doesn’t want to look beautiful? Everybody wants to look pretty and fresh. Taking care of your skin is one way to achieve what you hope for. Whether we like it or not, beauty does seem to affect the ease and success of an individual's life. That’s why no body wants to look pale, unhealthy and dull.Perfect beauty is absolutely what you and all women desire. You can feel good about yourself if you have good look. Thus, skin care, hair care, and other beauty treatments should be on your progra…



557. Exercising Your Face - Fact or Fiction? By Cynthia Rowland
     You’ve looked in the mirror and have decided it’s time to do something for your face. You’re not exactly certain whether you should call the nearest plastic surgeon or take matters into your own hands. After all, this is your face and even though you don’t want to look sixteen again, you do want to do something that will stop those tired eyes and droopy cheeks.Facial exercise has been in and out of vogue for hundreds of years. There are many practitioners of facial manipulation; so what wor…



558. The Hottest Cosmetic Surgery Trends Today By Dakota Caudilla
     Today, cosmetic surgery is an extremely common procedure carried out on both the young and the old. Most cosmetic surgery patients want to look good, nip and tuck a little bit here and there in an effort to hide evidence of the aging process. Statistics show that most cosmetic surgery patients are women, but there seems to be an influx of men who are unafraid of going under the knife in order to look good. Hence, cosmetic surgery is now common in both women and men. And in this modern era, cos…



559. Do You Really Need To Wear A Moisturizer? By Tara Sabeti
     You just may be able to get away without using a moisturizer.“Not everyone needs or should use a moisturizer, especially women with oily, combination, or acne-prone skin!” Paula Begoun, author of Don’t Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, writes on her website. But what if you just can’t part with your favorite day and night creams? What should you be looking for when shopping for a moisturizer?According to Paula, a good moisturizer should contain emollients (essential for making skin not…



560. What Your Body Features Say About You By Rachelle Arlin Credo
     For many years of candid anecdote exchanges, many people believed that the features of the different parts of the body provide clues to the personality of the person. Some say that these are pure myth while others claim they are true. According to the Chinese art of body reading, the physical attributes of a person reveal his character, disposition, attitude towards life and even his hopes and dreams in the future. Whether these body tales are real or not, it is still worth finding out - just …



561. Stress and Aging: A Holistic Practice to Help Stop Aging By Cecilia Ponzi
     North America accounts for only 7% of the world’s population but dominates the world’s GDP.What we’ve actually gained is a stressed-out nation and the highest cancer rates, more than anyone else in the world. We’re producing less children, some sociologist claim that it is fear of adding more burdens to our already hectic lives. We’re not talking about exciting new job jitters but prolonged emotional stress.Stress and Aging Our stressful lives make us old. Scientists have finally identifie…



562. Tanning Beds: History and Advice By Ken Marlborough
     Tanning beds were brought to North America by German scientist Friedrich Wolff in 1978 and rose to popularity in the mid-1980s. Since then, tanning beds have been a common way to tan without having to spend hours and hours in the sun’s unpredictable radiation.Make no mistake: the ultraviolet light used in tanning beds is almost exactly the same kind of ultraviolet light that comes from the sun, and therefore comes with the same risks. But if you understand how tanning beds work and how to use …



563. The History of Vitamins By John Gibb
     It may seem that the significance of vitamins to nutrition health has been known for a significant amount of time. However, it wasn't until the 15th century that scientists began to realize that nutrients found in various foods could improve health. The classic realization is the one of sailors who suffered from scurvy and improved their condition by eating citrus fruits. To discover the exact benefits a particular food would provide, scientists simulated conditions of nutrient deficiency usin…



564. Beauty Consultant on Skin Care Basics By Sheila Dicks
     If you’re like many women you are confused about how to choose the proper skin care. Or maybe you have some knowledge of what is available but you are not sure what is a good choice for you. Cosmetics come in many forms and deciding which is good for you is often a matter of personal taste. However, in order to make a good decision here is some basic information that you should know.Cleansers: Are used to cleanse the skin of impurities and restore it to its natural oil balance.Types of Cleanse…



565. Lip Magic: Tips for Lips By Sheila Dicks
     As we get older our lips get smaller and thinner – it’s a fact of life, but it need not be the end of the world or our attractiveness. If you don’t have the money or the inclination to run off and get collagen injections there are ways you can keep your lips looking great and desirable. By using simple techniques you can create illusions of larger, pouty and more balanced lips.Lipstick looks best on smooth lips. To keep your lips smooth use a lip exfoliant and always wear some type of lipst…



566. Japanese Hair Straightening – Is It Right for You? By Mike Taylor
     Japanese Hair Straightening, also known as Thermal Reconditioning, is one very popular hair straightening technique you just might want to think twice about before having done.Originating in Japan in the late 90’s the chemical products used in the process go by the names Liscio, Yuko and U.S. made Bio Ionics.The treatment can take anywhere from 3 to 6 hours and involves numerous steps with costs ranging from $300 to $1,500 depending on the salon.A cheaper price should raise some red flags as t…



567. How You Can Protect Your Skin Against the Worst the Winter Season Can Dish Out By Glen Jansen
     Winter is one of the worst times for your skin. The icy cold temperatures, low humidity and whistling wind can wreak havoc with your skin. Fortunately, there are preventative steps you can take to avoid becoming a victim of the colder season skin problems.Most people complain about the wintery conditions worsening their skin. Very often you will experience dry, flaky, often itchy skin. In addition, the wind and low temperatures make your lips chapped and dry. In order to combat this onslaught …



568. Costume Contact Lenses – Be Noticed in the Crowd! By Tanya Turner
     Costume contacts have always been a favorite tool of movie costume designers. What makes a werewolf appear like a real monster and not just an actor in a costume? The eyes, of course! The eyes make the entire image seem real and very believable.But the days when theatrical lenses were available only to movie stars are long gone. Now everybody can get a pair of costume contacts that makes their eyes appear bright and inhuman. The only limit is your imagination.Many people think of theatrical co…



569. It’s All in the Name of Beauty… Baby By Cecilia Ponzi
     From firming the skin, decreasing wrinkles to achieving a healthy glow - we now look towards the healing power of nature for assistance. And, manufacturers have responded to your need in some form or another.Natural and chemicalHowever, most commercial skin care products that advertise as “natural” or offer “botanicals” still contain chemicals, emulsifiers and/or synthetic elements. We encounter these chemicals every day in shampoos, cosmetics, creams and don't even know it. And aside from…



570. The Key Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid By Dani Martin
     With so many applications for hyaluronic acid (also known as “HA”), it is helpful to have a grasp on exactly what HA is, what it does, and what uses and benefits HA provides. For that reason, an in-depth description of the uses and benefits of hyaluronic acid is required to answer the public’s questions about this extremely popular natural molecule.Hyaluronic acid helps to store water in the skin, providing essential moisture to body processes. HA helps control cell migration, which protect c…



571. The Way We Were And Never to Return By Cecilia Ponzi
     It used to be whatever the dominant beauty brands told us to buy; one could say almost a limited concept of taking care of our skin. Today, we are now facing interesting choices when shopping for beauty products.Age Old Secrets Nature holds pearls of wisdom that enhance life's splendors. Essential oils a perfect example and in their pure natural state is effective for all manner of things. Take Lavender, a very good relaxant and effective for those plagued with insomnia. Best of all, it i…



572. The Benefits of Clip-on Hair Extensions By Josh Riverside
     We all need a change every now and then. From our clothes to the music we listen to, a little bit of variety is great sometimes. So, why should we have the same hairstyle day in and day out? With hair extensions, we can look and feel like a new person -- any time we want to.Regular hair extensions must be weaved, braided, sewed, or glued -- that’s more of a commitment than some people are willing to make. What’s more, it can be quite expensive. If you want a little hair variety without the tim…



573. 7 Essential Beauty Tips By Codi Bellezia
     BeautyBeauty is defined as the phenomenon of the experience of pleasure, through the perception of balance and proportion of stimulus. It involves the cognition of a balanced form and structure that elicits attraction and appeal towards a host, creature, inanimate object, scene, music, idea, etc. It's as well seen as An assemblage or even graces or even properties pleasing to the eye, the ear, the intellect, the aesthetic faculty, or even the moral feel.Beauty is the quality that gives …



574. Where Can I Find Cheap Tanning Bed Bulbs? By Tim Gorman
     If you need cheap tanning bed bulbs you may have to do some research. The price of tanning bed bulbs can depend on several things so if you are looking for cheap tanning bed bulbs you may need to do some comparison shopping.One thing that may come into play when you are searching for cheap tanning bed bulbs is the model of the tanning bed. Different tanning beds require different bulbs.Another thing that may be a factor is the guarantee offered on the bulbs. You may be able to find cheap ta…



575. 15 Hair Care Myths - The Truth and The Lies By Michael Barrows
     Everyone has a favourite myth about hair care – and we usually never let the truth get in the way of a good legend! This article examines some of the most widely known - and the reality behind the myths.1. Excessive washing of hair causes hair loss/dryness.FALSE: Frequency of washing doesn’t harm hair. Wash it as often as you like, although the recommendation is three times a week. The right shampoo for your hair type and texture will actually add moisture, body and beauty to your hair.2. Mor…



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