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Beauty

Household Item You Didn’t Know Made a Great Facial

Arianne Suggs June 25, 2014June 25, 2014Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: Remember when you had an upset stomach and your mom ran and got a bottle of the pink stuff? Yeah, turns out that good ol’ bottle of Pepto Bismol can do wonders for your skin. Who knew?! It turns out that this wonder medicine contains an ingredient known as, bismuth subsalicylate which is found an abundant amount of facial creams. Now you can unlock all the benefits of our new pink friend, here’s how:

Slather a small amount of Pepto all over your face (about 2 teaspoons)
Allow it to dry for 15-25 minutes
Lastly, rinse it off with warm water and enjoy your refreshed skin!

Beauty

Make Nail Color Last Longer!

Arianne SuggsUpdated on June 26, 2014June 25, 2014Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: Want to make your nail color last super long? Good, its a quite simple trick, all you need to do is make sure your nails are squeaky clean before you start painting. Removing all excess dirt, oil or moisturizer from your nails will ensure that the polish adheres properly. Therefore, invest in an acetone-based cleanser and always wipe nails with your cleanser very well before any nail polish application.

Beauty

Ice Ice Baby

Arianne Suggs June 25, 2014June 25, 2014Leave a Comment

Beauty Quickie: Rubbing an ice cube over your face on a nightly basis can help control acne and fat cells as well as minimize wrinkles. Beauty experts recommend following this procedure before laying down to rest.

Hair

Summer Braid Hair Trend 2014

Arianne SuggsUpdated on October 12, 2015June 24, 2014Leave a Comment

The summer of the braid has officially started. This is great news for our natural hair wearing girls and actually all of us can benefit from such a stylish hairstyle. Its easy to assemble and is a great protective hairdo to combat the summer heat and other destructive elements. From box braids to fishtails they are all up for grabs and you will look like you walked right off a runway. Don’t be afraid to be a little a messy with the styling as well, this braiding trend is not about looking overly polished or perfected. It’s kind of like you just woke up that way.

Fashion

Angell Conwell Attends Daytime Emmy Awards 2014

Arianne Suggs June 23, 2014June 23, 2014Leave a Comment

The Beverly Hilton Hotel was set on fire yesterday when sassy Angell Conwell hit the red carpet! Conwell wore a dazzling cobalt blue gown that showed off her super tiny waistline and bounteous decolletage. Angell didn’t over think the look but keep things streamlined by adding a few bracelets, earrings, ring and a clutch handbag.

Hair

BAD Hair Products

Alicia Suggs June 12, 2014June 12, 2014Leave a Comment

Want to grow a head full of healthy hair? If this is your wish then you need to ensure that you are protecting your hair from any and all potential damage. Heat, the elements and even your hair products can cause a serious damper in your hair progress. Natural products are on the rise, but let’s face it mainly on the market are products that contain harmful ingredients. Which ingredients should you look out for?

Here’s a little cheat sheet:

Mineral Oil

Petroleum Oil

Sodium Lauryly Sulfate

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Alcohol

Triethanolamin

Urea

Diethanolamine

Momoethnanolamine

This is just a small list of ingredients to watch out for, but remember that knowledge is power. The more that you can educate yourself about hair the healthier your tresses shall be.

Hair

Most Common Black Hair Mistake

Alicia Suggs June 12, 2014June 12, 2014Leave a Comment

Hair Quickie: One of the most common black hair mistakes that women make are over-coloring or relaxing. Yes, maintaining your favorite Mary J blonde hair or Rihanna redhead look may look enticing but at what cost to your tresses? Relaxing and coloring your locks can be very damaging and should be done only when needed. How long should you wait in-between before performing these two processes? Hair stylists recommend every six to eight weeks and suggest deep conditioning your tresses often to help stave off any potential damage.

Beauty

5 Makeup Tools All Women Should Have

Alicia Suggs June 4, 2014June 4, 2014Leave a Comment

5 Makeup Tools All Women Should Have. Their are so many tools out for makeup that it can get a little overwhelming especially when tools are forced upon you when you walk into a cosmetic …

Hair

Hair Definition: Demi Permanent Hair Color

Alicia SuggsUpdated on June 3, 2014June 3, 2014Leave a Comment

If you have ever stepped foot in a beauty supply store to buy products to color your tresses at home you may have been surprised by how many different hair coloring terms you can find on the back of a bottle or box. Ladies, class is back in session and today we shall define demi-permanent hair color. Demi-permanent hair color is a coloring treatment that uses no ammonia and activates tints by using a low volume developer. This process is considered “permanent” so you will not be able to simply rinse or shampoo it out with a couple washes. Therefore, if you’re not so sure if you’re wanting a big change or commitment it is probably best to steer clear of a demi-permanent shade.

Beauty

Enhance Your Gaze With Blue Mascara

Alicia SuggsUpdated on May 20, 2014May 20, 2014Leave a Comment

Beauty Tip: Achieve a set of mesmerizing eyes by simply applying blue mascara. After you apply your normal shade of mascara which for many is a black tint, go over it with a blue mascara. Adding a coat of blue mascara will not change your overall look to blue, however, the blue hues in your lashes will give the illusion of having sparkling white eyes.