• The ends of your hair are more porous and soak up more color than the roots. Rub condi­tioner over the ends while your hair is pro­cessing. In the last five minutes, apply color to the ends, over the conditioner. The color will penetrate just enough to create an even color. Shampoo you r hair […]

Maybe you were born with beautiful light blonde hair, but all of a sudden puberty hit, and your color is starting to turn a dull brown. Or you never liked your color, and you want a change. There are lots of ways to make fun changes. SEMI PERMANENT DYE It’s a good way to experiment, […]

It’s always important to check the labels of your hair products. Certain ingredients will provide certain results. If you want great gloss, check the labels for products containing jojoba or aloe. These ingre­dients are effective at providing shine without grease. To get your hair straight, look for citrus ingredients. Products should contain ingredi­ents like grapefruit, […]

The right tools create the right look You only need a couple of essentials. It’s how they’re made, not how much you’ve spent. A GOOD BRUSH A natural bristle like boar’s hair is worth the pur­chase. Animal bristles are like your hair. They’re porous, and help lift the natural oils from your scalp and spread […]

CHEAP CHANGES Your hair is an inexpensive way to change your looks. You don’t need to spend a lot on hair prod­ucts to have great hair. You’ll find very good shampoos, conditioners, brushes, rollers, and just about any other styling product you can think of at drugstores and discount stores. WORTH THE COST The better […]

DON’T • Close your eyes while applying eyeliner • Forget to blend each product • Sharpen your pencils so much that it creates an obvious line • Match your eye products to your clothing • Try to get cheekbones with blush • Attempt to make your face brighter with your foundation DO • Lift your […]

• Always apply cream products before powder. • Dot dark eye pencil or liner between lashes to give the appearance of thicker lashes. • Shorten your nose with bronzing powder or a darker foundation at the tip. SLIM YOUR NOSE by applying a stripe of lighter powder or foundation down the center of your nose. […]

Here’s the #1 Rule: The brighter the blush, the less area it should cover. When using a bright shade, use it only on the apples of your cheeks. Pink is most flattering to very pale skin. Medium skin should lean toward darker pink or light bronze. Yellow tones will find that berries and plums will […]

• Open your mouth when applying your lipstick. • Use a nude, never a colored, lipliner. • Create a fuller-looking mouth by putting a spot of light­weight concealer on the center of your lips after applying lipstick. Then lightly blend it out toward the corners. • Apply lip pencil along the Cupid’s bow of your […]