There is nothing more we want than summer to get here, and thankfully, it’s slowly approaching. During the summer, our skin and hair tends to change course and act differently than during the winter months, so it’s important to take really good care of your body during this transition. Here are some really good summer beauty tips that you can actually do right in the comfort of your own home. Ban Fading Highlights If you spend your days under the sun in the summer, you might notice that your summer highlights don’t last as long. To prevent your highlights from fading, add a h...

As you may already know, there is a right way and a wrong way to pop a pimple. It’s very important that you know how to pop a pimple properly, since doing it the wrong way will leave you with scars. I’ve asked my dermatologist how to properly remove a pimple and this is what he told me: 1. You must wait until your pimple forms the pus, which is the white stuff, at the tip of the zit. 2. Once that happens, then you can proceed to place a warm towel over the pimple to help soften the skin. 3. Make sure your fingers are clean and gently start to squeeze at the base. If nothing...

Depending on your age, you probably wear your makeup in the style that was popular when YOU came of age. So if you started wearing makeup in the 80s, you’re probably stuck wearing the same colors as well as the same style. But as you know, those colors and styles are highly outdated and you need to change up your routine. So how can you make sure you get flawless looking makeup that’s not outdated? Keep reading to find out. Start With a Clean Canvas Think of your face as a painting canvas. You need to start off with a clean, moisturized face before applying your makeup. If ...

During the winter, your skin dries up faster than anything so of course your lips are going to take a beating as well. And if you don’t take care of them the way you should, you’ll just end up with a pucker full of dried flakes. Find out how to keep chapped lips at bay. In the winter, our lips need a little more moisture than usual so make sure you don’t scrub them with an exfoliant at this time. In the summer, it is completely fine, but stay away from that during harsh winds. This will keep the moisture that your lips need away. Make sure you use the right lip balm. ...

Ever wish you could wake up with a perfect complexion and beautiful hair? While you sleep, your body gets some much needed rest and sleep is actually the key to looking and feeling gorgeous. It’s obvious then that before bed is the ideal time to pamper yourself because the active ingredients will penetrate deeply and work better on your body. So here are some great ways to maximize your body routine…while you sleep! NOURISH YOUR SKIN While you sleep, your body tries to recover from daily toxins such as dirt, pollution and smokes. All these things seep into your skin, so what...

Even the most experienced beauty obsessed people have little dilemmas here and there, but thankfully they can all be solved. One of the major problems? Foundation of course. It can get tricky at times, especially if you’re using the wrong kind of you’re just applying it the wrong way. Celebrity makeup artist Mally Roncal have some amazing solutions to all of your foundation problems. So put your best face forward and let’s get started! Do Your Really Need Foundation? Mally says: “While there is absolutely no need for the thick, heavy foundations of the past, shee...

Ah how I love ripping on celebrities from time to time…there’s just nothing that makes me feel better! But in all reality, most of the time, they DO look great and there really isn’t much to say. But this time, Brooke Shields made a big fashion faux-pas when she wore this hideous black sequined one-piece suit. First off let me just say how absolutely gorgeous Brooke really is. She’s a model first off, so that should tell you something, she’s got great skin and hair and oh yeah she’s 6 feet tall so you would think anything looks good on her, right? I d...

During the winter, our skin tends to be a little rougher than usual, and we find ourselves desperately searching for that really good relief of winter dry skin. But you can now keep your beautiful skin free from harm’s way with an amazing at-home remedy. Keep your skin soft and silky with a DIY scrub that’ll leave your skin looking and smelling pretty sweet! Not only does this stuff work, but it’s delicious too-so you’ll smell unbelievable all day and lickable too if needed! Start by mixing one cup of runny honey, half a cup of ground almonds, and a bit of mint. ...