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- Beauty Survival Tips For Summer - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2007 from Janice WeeSummer demands a different beauty regime from the rest of the year. If you go to the beach, you need to protect your hair and your skin from the salt from the sea spray and hot sun. Going swimming or for water play in the pool? Chlorine would wreak havoc on hair and skin alike if you don't take ...
Views: 1222 - Nails Reveal Your Character - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIt may take weeks, months or even years before you can truly know someone but our ancestors had a shorter way of judging people: they simply looked at their fingernails. If you want to discern a person’s character, then the best place to start is by looking at his or her fingernails, ...
Views: 1166 - "5 Secrets To Using Fashion to Empower Your Personality: What Has Fashion got to do with Empowerment?" - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2007 from Asma FayyadImagine that you can wear anything and everything in your wardrobe. In other words imagine having a wardrobe full of clothes and accessories that you would wear no matter what the occasion. It is possible and doable. I have that wardrobe, many of my clients have that and it is not difficult. ...
Views: 1522 - Natural Remedies for Clear Skin - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2007 from Thorn MalcolmSo, you have heard that there is nothing that you can do to treat your pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, acne, or acne scars without spending money on Proactiv, Accutane, or Retin-A. Although, Proactiv, Accutane, and Retin-A work for some individuals, they are not the only acne solutions. There ...
Views: 1192 - Best Hair Straighteners and Flat Irons of 2007 - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2011 from Dave BrandleyBest Flat Irons and Hair Straighteners of 2007 CurlytoStraight.com announces the very best 2007 hair straighteners. The criteria that was used to decide this "Best Of" list are; user feed back, reliability, customer support and product features. This review doesn't go over each of the ...
Views: 3633 - People’s Basic Spiritual Qualities and Weaknesses - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2007 from abraham adarPeople’s basic spiritual qualities and weaknesses This chapter serves to raise our awareness of people's qualities and problems. For this purpose, we shall examine and specify the consequences of two basic qualities: one in the mental-creative (intellectual) domain and the other in the moral ...
Views: 1969 - Acne - Pimples - Cysts - Whiteheads Blackheads - What Dermatologists & Skincare Companies Won't Tell - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from Angela PurcellPeople are bombarded with messages implying that they need to use costly skincare products and prescriptions to cure their acne. The simple truth is: Curing acne requires very simple steps and inexpensive products. My clients and I have tested these principals, and the theory holds true. Of ...
Views: 1520 - Gift Package - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from peter razorThe requirements of the men and women to satisfy by different manufacturers for perfume are comprehensive of diverse product. The product fetches is good demand for men and women for daily basis. Brand products are designed specifically to provide freshness, sexiness and coolness to men and ...
Views: 970 - How To Get Rid Of Acne - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from Martin MölstedScientists have spent years researching treatments for acne, and now have found solutions that get rid of acne quickly and easily. This article contains information for not just about prescription medications, medical treatments or laser treatment to get rid of acne, but homemade remedies as ...
Views: 958 - Journey from Interior to Exterior - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2007 from Ihab KharmaHow a couple becomes a family and another human being takes charge of their lives, the journey begins from conception. Today, when we not only can ensure sex without pregnancy, but pregnancy without sex, we have to reformulate every aspect of our thinking as our foundation of the most basic ...
Views: 802 - I’m a Guy - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2007 from Ihab KharmaEmbarrassment, teasing, social trauma are associated with this condition. Gynecomastia or male breast enlargement is a common condition today in men. Male breast surgery, breast reduction, chest contouring are some of the plastic surgeries performed for this condition. Liposuction could also be ...
Views: 883 - Easy Eye Makeup Tips for Teenage Girls for Prom Night - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2007 from Kim SnyderYour eyes are going to be the focal point for any date but if you are going to the prom you will want your makeup to stay put while you dance the night away. Here are a few tips to makeup your eyes for prom night or any time you may have a hot date. If you are thinking of using a ...
Views: 2081 - Split Ends - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2007 from Nadine VisscherWhat we all know as split ends is actually trichoptlosis where the protective cuticle around the hair (especially at the ends) has been damaged or removed. When you have split ends, your hair does not look neat, clean or healthy. The ends either look "fuzzy" or they break off at different ...
Views: 1617 - A Meditation on Love - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2007 from FSB AuthorsWhen people talk about where they find beauty, what is beautiful to them, they reveal whom they love and how they love, and what they love to do. Listening as people recollect and offer their own beauty stories, I am in awe of the ways that beauty moves in our lives. Everyone who has a family, ...
Views: 891 - Frugal Beauty Tricks With Lipstick - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2007 from Janice WeeWhat do you do with a melted lipstick? Isn't it a shame when your favourite lipstick melts in the summer heat. Rather than throw it, recycle it. Scrape out its contents with a clean lip brush or tiny spatula and transfer it to a small jar. You can still use it with the help of a lip brush. No ...
Views: 1476 - How to Lose Stomach Flab in Seven Days - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2007 from Joseph PlazoDon't you just hate stomach flabs? Yuch. Disgusting. You see, I have a preference for tapered shirts that accentuate a V-waist form. It's one of the sexiest looks a guy can have. Check out the ramp models. They all have broad chests and tiny waists (actaully, sick pack abs without flabs) On ...
Views: 2693 - Fabulous Skin! - How To Get It & Keep It - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Cheryl StroupOur skin, with visible and hidden components, is a barometer of both internal health and emotional equilibrium. It is a protective shield as well as a self-decorating canvas and is a critical gauge in our quest for daily health and well-being. It is also the most neglected organ we have. Many ...
Views: 1043 - Follicular Isolation Technique - FIT | advantages and disadvantages - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2007 from Alien ShengFollicular Isolation Technique, which is shortly known as FIT is one of the techniques used in hair replacement surgery. For the people that are suffering with hair loss, in addition to this, there are a number of techniques available for hair replacement. This technique used in the surgery is ...
Views: 2454 - Cold Sores and Fever Blisters - Are You Dangerously Contagious? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2007 from Denny BodohCold Sores and Fever Blisters have been a blight on the human face for over 2000 years. They have been, and still are, a worldwide epidemic. Historically, the ancient Romans were cursed with them too. In fact, they had such an outbreak of cold sores and fever blisters going on in Rome, the ...
Views: 2972 - Oily Hair - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2007 from Nadine VisscherAll over your scalp, you have thousands of little sebaceous glands just below the surface. These little glands produce a natural oil called sebum. This oil travels from the glands up to your scalp and then onto your hair. It starts at the base of your hair and then works its way to the ends ...
Views: 1571 - Cold Sore Treatments: Don't Get Ripped Off - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2007 from Denny BodohCold sore treatments are always of vital interest for those of us who suffer those burning cold sores. There are new treatments coming out all the time. Many claim to be the final answer to your prayers. Some cold sore treatments are worth the money, and some are not. You be the judge. ...
Views: 1797 - A Peep Into Hirsutism - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalHair is one of the most beautiful gifts to mankind. It has been adored and admired by the people for long. Amidst the people looking for hair related cures like cure for hair loss, dandruff cure or baldness treatment, there are some who are worried because of excessive growth of hair at unwanted ...
Views: 1454 - The Spa Experience At Home: Create Your Own Spa at Home in Six Easy Steps - by A bit of pampering every once in a while will help you feel more balanced in your life and ready to nurture those around you. And creating your own mini home spa is simple and affordable. Once you set it up, it will be a cinch to recreate as often as you like.
Whether it is a daily, weekly, or ...
Views: 1208 - Dark Circles Puffy Eyes: Natural And Cheap Ways To Eliminate Them Using Items In Your Refrigerator - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2007 from Angela PurcellDark circles and puffy eyes are one of the most frequently asked how-to-cure skincare related questions. They may be caused by a variety of factors like hereditary, lack of sleep, not enough water, stress, age, lack of certain vitamins and minerals in the diet, overloading on alcohol, etc. ...
Views: 5150 - The Secret to Energizing Yourself & Your Wardrobe - Color - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2007 from Marion ChamberlainI bet you have a color you totally adore and one you can't stand. There doesn’t seem to be anyone on this planet who is impartial when it comes to color. Color can inspire us, soothe us, and excite us. On the opposite spectrum color can depress us, aggravate us, and annoy us. However, how ...
Views: 977 - Permanent Hair Loss - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2007 from Nadine VisscherPermanent hair loss is something that none of us wants to experience. Unfortunately, if you are genetically predetermined to experience it, there is little you can do, but there are things you can do to prevent it as long as possible. Hormones Once you reach the age that your hormones ...
Views: 1563 - Laser Hair Regrowth Device Now Has FDA Clearance - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2007 from John TulleyIt may seem strange to hear about a laser being used for hair regrowth, but this type of treatment has been around for some time and was discovered accidentally by a scientist testing the effects laser radiation on mice. It was in 1967 soon after the first working laser was invented that Dr ...
Views: 1289 - The NEW Straight & Sexy - by Submitted on May 31, 2007 from Kristen LemStylists are moving away from stick-straight strands and towards a fuller version of the same style. Hair tends to be more desirable when it’s plump, as seen in REESE WITHERSPOON’s new do at the recent SAG awards. A little bit of volume is sexier and much more touchable. The great thing about ...
Views: 1151 - Mastering the Art of Forgiveness - by Submitted on May 31, 2007 from Karin NemriHave you struggled with the concept of forgiveness when you were filled with anger and resentment towards someone who has hurt you? Have you ever believed that you did forgive only to find that you were suddenly hit with “break-through emotional pain” that seemed to come out of nowhere? If ...
Views: 2348 - Bringing Inner Beauty to the Surface - by Submitted on May 31, 2007 from Linda BertautMany of you were drawn to the beauty industry because you like to make a difference in the lives of others. Even though you only touch the surface physically, the work you do makes a profound impact on the psyche of your clients. You can jump-start your clients’ confidence and self-esteem from ...
Views: 2643 - Temporary Hair Loss - by Submitted on May 26, 2007 from Nadine VisscherHair loss is something that worries a lot of people. The average person should lose between 50 and 200 hairs per day. If you are losing a lot more, you should check into it. It could be temporary hair loss, hair breakage, or permanent hair loss. Breakage Let's take a look at hair ...
Views: 3925 - Clipper-Over-Comb Cutting Technique - by Submitted on May 26, 2007 from Nadine VisscherThe clipper-over-comb cutting technique is good for sides/sideburns and the bottom area of the haircut by the neck. Some general guidelines to follow are: * The hair must be dry because wet hair clumps and therefore won't get cut evenly by the clipper blades. Do the clipper-over-comb ...
Views: 5545 - Winning the War aAgainst Cellulite - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinDimples are nice to look at. But if they occur on the back of the hips, thighs and buttocks, they can lower your confidence and affect your social life. These misplaced dimples are called cellulite, a type of fat that often occurs in women. “Cellulite looks like dimpled or bumpy skin. ...
Views: 1133 - Scissors-Over-Comb Technique - by Submitted on May 21, 2007 from Nadine VisscherThe scissors-over-comb technique, often used by barbers, is essential for many different cuts for men and women. This particular technique allows you to cut close to the head and follow the hairline. If you do it right, you end up with a softer look, but not a freshly shaved look like you get ...
Views: 11021 - Dress for Wealth & Success - by Submitted on May 19, 2007 from Marion ChamberlainToday’s woman can easily assert her femininity and unique sense of personal style in a business setting and by doing so enhance her power. You might be saying that this isn’t so easy. Women in corporate America are expected to wear boring boxy navy or black suits. Especially, the higher your ...
Views: 2240 - How Well Do You Know Your Breasts? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinYou pamper and spoil them. You take them with you wherever you go. You bathe, shower, and sleep with them. And they're always with you whatever you do. Yet you'll be surprised how little most women know about their breasts. This ignorance has caused a lot of unnecessary heartaches, frustration, ...
Views: 1151 - Practical Anti-wrinkle Secrets Revealed - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet Martin“Jewelry takes people's minds off your wrinkles,” said the late Norwegian Olympic figure skater Sonja Henie. Unfortunately for the unlucky ones who can't afford to buy expensive jewelry, wrinkles will always remain visible and be a constant reminder of how old a person really is. ...
Views: 1691 - 20 Quick and Easy Make-up Tips - by Submitted on May 15, 2007 from Patrick MoranHere are quick and easy make-up tips. Anybody can use these as they are not targeting anyone with special features. - If you do not have time for a full make-up, but want to look great. Paint on a bright red lipstick. At least its happy and glamorous color will immediately brightens your ...
Views: 5342 - How Does Hair Actually Grow? - by Submitted on May 15, 2007 from Nadine VisscherMany people agonize over the growth rate of their hair. Let's face it, nothing grows out slower than a bad haircut! What most people don't realize though, is that your hair is constantly going through 3 stages of growth. Once a hair falls out, it doesn't mean that that's it for that ...
Views: 2800 - How to Prevent Cellulite - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinCellulite. The very word strikes fear in the hearts of most women and for a very good reason. Not only is cellulite embarrassing, it can be annoying and unsightly as well. This condition, where fat appears as dimpled skin around the hips, thighs, and buttocks, can prevent you from wearing shorts ...
Views: 1046 - "The Key to Increasing Your Attractiveness" - by Submitted on May 01, 2007 from Rich DouglasWhen we are asked to define what "attractive" means, the majority of us respond with a long list of desirable physical attributes that are usually paralleled to movie star looks and body types. The same is true when we are asked the question " What would you like to change about yourself ...
Views: 2835 - 3 Steps To Summer Makeup - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Janice WeeSummer demands fuss free makeup. A naturally pretty look that would not streak when you sweat. Something that is low maintainence and which looks great on the beach. The trouble is, that carefree, nude makeup look is a lot harder to achieve than a painted face. How do you use makeup and look ...
Views: 1504 - The Pedicure - a treat for your feet! - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Angie KocsiThe pedicure – a treat for your feet! So often we take our feet for granted as they carry us around each and every day. We pamper our hair and faces but tend not to give our feet a second thought. Until the time arrives when we get a remainder in the form of aching arches or even a more ...
Views: 1624 - Spring Salad - Choosing the Right Spring Fashion Colors - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2007 from Sandy DumontDon’t Dress Like a Garden Salad! Every spring, designers satisfy our yearning for sunshine and warmth by presenting us with fashions and home furnishings in a seasonal array of effervescent spring and summer colors. Overnight, it is as if the planet is populated with walking garden salads in ...
Views: 2165 - Creating A New You! - by One thing I love about life is the ability and freedom it grants each and every one of us to create a new “you” at any point and time. A simple decision to make a change, initiates the entire process. An old Chinese proverb states, “The journey of a thousand miles, begins with one single ...
Views: 1063 - Profile of an Aesthetic Surgeon - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2007 from Jeremiah LewisAn aesthetic plastic surgeon dedicated to enhancing self images and improving self-esteem It's not just a girl thing anymore. Modern men want to look good too, and are no longer intimidated by the concept of cosmetic surgery. Aesthetic plastic surgery has grown in popularity among women and ...
Views: 1245 - Coming of Age ~ Today's Power of Beauty - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2007 from Kim SnyderThere comes a time when we all need a little help to pull off the newest in seasonal looks. As we think back to the eternal beauty of Marilyn Monroe, Ava Garner, and the ravishing beauty of the young Elizabeth Taylor, we can see why we would love that look. As Summer blossoms from Spring, ...
Views: 1271 - How To Apply Eye Makeup - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from Janice WeeEye makeup might seem intimidating to apply. For example, how do you get that smoky eyes look without looking as if you received to black eyes in a fist fight? Get it right and you'll smoulder. Get it wrong and you look like you are in bad need of first aid. The same basic steps are used when ...
Views: 2421 - Is Your Skincare Routine Taking Care of Your Skin? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2007 from Kim SnyderNot all skin products take care of all skin types. But not everyone knows that, some think that you can use anything, others know that isn't so. How do you know what is not going to cause you to break out? Maybe you need to start thinking about simplifying your beauty routine, making it easier ...
Views: 1320 - Cosmetic Surgeries: Dental - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2007 from Alien ShengWhen one thinks of cosmetic surgeries, dental procedures rarely come to mind. This is, however, a growing segment of the cosmetic surgery industry. Cosmetic Surgeries - Dental Cosmetic surgery is one of the fastest growing fields in medicine today. Throughout the United States (as well as in ...
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