Tip of the Day Archive
July 22, 2010
Ingrown no more
Prevent ingrown hairs by exfoliating skin with a gentle body scrub or body brush three times a week.
July 21, 2010
Wax on, wax off
Avoid showering or applying moisturizer for several hours after a wax treatment, suggests Madison Passarelli from Cocktail Wax. Waxing opens up the hair follicles, so it’s best to allow them to close first to prevent ingrown hairs.
July 20, 2010
Stain, stain, go away
Maybe you shouldn’t have ordered spaghetti while wearing a white blouse. Costume designer Susan Matheson suggests a wet cleaning wipe for quick spot cleaning. It won’t set the stain, and you’ll see immediate results.
July 19, 2010
Curling iron mishap
If you’ve accidentally burned yourself curling or straightening your hair (hello, morning rush!), treat with cold water, then break open a capsule of vitamin E and dab on top.
July 16, 2010
2-in-1 belts
Wrap a long, lightweight, solid-color scarf around your waist and knot it loosely just in front of one hip bone. The dangling ends will make you look longer and leaner.
July 15, 2010
Add shine to hair
Try a post-shampoo rinse once a week with 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar diluted in a pint of water. The acid in the vinegar will remove buildup from styling products like mousse and hairspray.
July 14, 2010
Cover the puff
If you wake up with swollen eyelids, avoid pale eye shadow, which will only highlight them. Instead, stroke on eye color that’s at least one shade darker than your normal skin.
July 13, 2010
Eye-opening mornings
Speed up your morning routine with three beauty boosters: a lash-enhancing product, monthly lash tints and an eyelash curler. A lash tint eliminates the need for mascara, leaving your curler free of gunk.
July 12, 2010
Shape up
Most eyebrows grow in one of two shapes: an up-and-down arch (Elizabeth Taylor) or a gentle arc (Madonna). For the most organic, natural-looking brows, follow -- don’t fight -- your own shape.
July 9, 2010
Tweeze easy
The most important eyebrow hairs start at the inside corner of the eye, so avoid over-tweezing. Dramatic brows are elongated, from the inside to the outside corners of the eye, says makeup artist Tonya Crooks.
July 8, 2010
Salon preparation
Ditch the highlight descriptors (baby blond versus honey blond) and talk to your colorist through pictures. Bring magazine photos of the shade you’re after, says Tom Brophy, owner of Tom Brophy Hair.
Quiz
What is an effect of lack of sleep?
Poll
If you could score front-row center seats to any event, you'd choose:
