Pixie cuts, bobs and shoulder length hair can perfectly frame a face, but when it comes time grow out strands for a new style, the wait can be a long one. Forget marking days off the calendar for a Rapunzel-inspired mane. Read on for how to get long hair, sans extensions.
Naturally wavy hairs
If you have naturally wavy hair, then you know that sometimes your texture feels like a curse.
Wavy hair isn't as wash-and-go as straight strands, and lacks the bounce that curls have. But
even though getting there may take a little extra work, waves can look shiny and gorgeous…as long as you know how to style them.
Right way to wash your hairs
You may do it practically every day, but do you really know how to wash your hair the right way?
Using the correct techniques can make a world of difference in your hair’s health, bounce, and
shine — but if you’re making some common mistakes, you could be damaging your strands
without even knowing it.
The right bangs for your face shape
We've all seen our favorite celebrities rocking some serious bangs on the red carpet and on
magazine covers. But becoming a fringe convert means finding the right style of bangs for your
face shape, and for your lifestyle.
Rules of luscious lashes
Long, luscious lashes — those are a year-round necessity. Follow these five rules to get perfect
eyelashes without having to revert to time-consuming falsies or expensive extensions.
BEAUTY TIPS FOR GIRLS
break down all those tips to make the industry less scary—from makeup artists, hairstylists,
skincare gurus and of course, our beauty staff.
Your hairstylist wants you to stop shampooing every day, but who is she kidding? Luckily,
there are solutions to transform every hair type from sad and unwashed to perfectly
gorgeous—without starting from scratch.
The secret to getting a great to knot
Top knots are our favorite go-to hairstyle on days when we don’t have time to go the heated
styling route. The style is also helpful when you want to hide the fact that you haven’t
washed your hair in, oh, a week. Here’s the trick to getting it right.
DIY recipes for hair masks
Sometimes the best hair treatments aren't in the beauty aisle, but in the pantry. Here are
some of the best DIY recipes for hair masks that you can mix up in your kitchen.
Curly hair tips to help you love your texture
If you have wavy or curly hair, you know that achieving your best texture isn't wash-and-go.
Ringlets require careful styling that straight haired people just don’t understand. To make the
most of your curly hair, try these tips we've picked up from top stylists.
What Really Works for Crows Feet, and Dark Circles
We all covet bright, wide-awake eyes, but genes and life’s late nights don’t always cooperate. Not sure if your eye cream is working? Find out here.
Hair Mistakes That Make You Look Older
Heavy bangs, straight hair, and other common looks can actually make you look older. Check
out the worst offenders—and how to avoid them.
Heat Styling Your Hair
The Best Makeup for Blue Eyes
How to Super size Your Hair
If you have the type of fine hair that falls flat after a few hours and won’t hold a curl, humid
weather can leave your style looking deflated (cue the sad trombone). Try these tricks for
every styling stage for volume that lasts through anything — even sauna-like heat and
humidity.
How Often Should You Wash Your Hair? We Asked the Experts.
You've been doing it for ages, but do you really know how often you should wash your hair?
The answer might surprise you.
Experts Spill on How to Braid Your Hair Even Better
Even after watching tons of video tutorials, we admit we still aren't really braiding ninjas. So
we turned to the experts to answer some of our most pressing questions about creating
amazing braids. Read on for their genius tips to make braiding way easier.
Fix Chipped Nail Polish
Accidentally ruined your mani? Don’t stress—there’s a two-minute fix that camouflages chips
without having to start a whole new manicure from scratch.
Shorten Heat Styling Time for Your Hair
Sometimes, you just don’t feel like drying or flat-ironing your hair, but no-heat hairstyles just
won’t cut it. Celebrity hairstylist Josue Perez walked us through some easy tips to shorten our
heat-styling time.
Tricks to Disguise Thinning Hair
The issue of women’s thinning hair is finally getting the attention it deserves. Whether your
hair thins as you age or you experience thinning your 20s, there are simple cuts, coloring
techniques and styling tricks that can disguise sparse strands.
Heat Styling Your Hair
Hair stylist Anna Jackson, who works at the Maxine Salon in Chicago, says there can be a
compromise when it comes to having hair that’s both healthy and styled, as long as you
follow these rules.
How to Care for Wavy and Curly Hair
What most people who don’t have curly hair don’t understand about it is the amount of work
involved. There’s nothing prettier than a mop of bouncy, perfectly defined ringlets, but
getting curly hair to look gorgeous on a daily basis takes dedication.
There are some simple changes you can make to your hair routine to prevent split ends.
Napoleon-perdis
Apply Mascara First, and More Backwards Makeup Tricks That Actually Work
One major makeup artist swears by switching up the order of almost every product that goes
on your face, and when we first heard his tips, they kind of blew our minds.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Highlights for Hair
Thinking of going lighter with your locks? Highlights can bring out your bone structure and
make hair shimmer in the sun, but go the wrong route and the look can turn stripy or brassy,
quick. We asked colorist Kyle White of Oscar Blandi Salon in New York to spell out the do’s
and don’ts of highlights for hair.
How to Prevent Frizzy Hair
Humidity doesn't have to be a death sentence for your blowout. To find out the secret to
frizz-free, silky smooth hair, we caught up with two stylists who provided expert advice, from
long-lasting treatments to styling tricks and must-have products.
The Best Makeup for Blue Eyes
Blue eyes are a beautiful feature, but if you’re not wearing the right makeup shades, you risk
having those baby blues go completely unnoticed. Samantha Chapman of Pixiwoo told us
which colors look best on blue eyes, and here’s a hint: avoid blue shades.
The Best Eye Makeup for Your Eye Shape
Makeup can completely change the shape of your eyes, but it’s a two-way street. If you know
the right techniques, you can make your eyes look bigger and more lifted, but a makeup
misstep can close off your eyes in an unflattering way.
How to Clean Your Makeup Brushes
Because makeup, bacteria, oil and dirt get stuck in the bristles of your makeup brushes, it’s
essential to give them a little TLC so you don’t end up with clogged pores and — yikes —
even breakouts. Here’s a little cheat sheet to makeup brush maintenance.
Natural Beauty Tips for Black Skin
Years ago black skin care products were hard to find, now, you can find them almost
anywhere. Manufacturers are even making cosmetics to match the skin tones of women of
color. But where can you find natural skin care and makeup products? Some can be found
right in your kitchen. Rediscover your grandmother's skin care recipes and tips to uncover
your natural, beautiful black skin.
Cocoa Butter
Cocoa butter is a natural moisturizer. It reduces the appearance of stretch marks and
hyperpigmentation and smooths rough elbows and knees. Use cocoa butter twice a day to for
best results. Products formulated with cocoa butter can be purchased at discount or drug
stores, and pure cocoa butter can be found at health food and organic stores.
Natural Exfoliant
Exfoliate your skin to reveal a layer of fresh, smooth skin. Put a few tablespoons of coarse sea
salt in a bowl, and add enough orange juice to make a paste. Apply to skin by rubbing gently
in a circular motion. Rinse with cool water to tighten pores. Moisturize with cocoa butter to
complete the facial.
Sweet Skin Care
Sugar is another natural exfoliant. Mix a few tablespoons of sugar with water to make a
paste. Apply this to wet skin and let it sit for a few minutes, then rinse with cool water. Use
cocoa butter as a moisturizer.
Homemade Honey Smoother
For smooth, beautiful skin use a honey moisturizer. Mix equal amounts of honey and plain
yogurt in a bowl. Apply a generous amount of it to your skin while bathing or in the shower.
Rinse well after letting the mixture sit on your skin for five to ten minutes. Apply a
moisturizer after this treatment.
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