Beauty
Love Every Inch of What You've Got!
I love, love Ellen DeGeneres. She's incredibly funny, so inspiring, and her positivity is infectious. I also love that Ellen is a CoverGirl spokeswoman.
Say What? Heidi Montag Opts For Mixed Message
"My main message is that beauty is really within."
— Heidi Montag tells Good Morning America why she's going public about the 10 plastic surgery procedures she had done in November.
Why Do (Some) Women Shave?
Hair grows on the average woman's head, armpits, brow, arms, legs, and pubic area. But, if aliens came to America, they'd probably have no idea — except for the head, of course.
Many women today feel the pressure (or preference) to be hairless, and society's dedication to this was evident on Sunday night when some seemed shocked by Mo'Nique's decision to expose her hairy legs.
What's This Hair Accessory's Actual Name?
"Hair thingamabob," "clippie," and "oh, you know, that thing" are definitely a part of the common parlance of hair accessories, especially when it comes to items that are a subgenre of a larger product type, like hair clips or headbands. The thing is, though, that many of the items you see around do have their own perfectly nice names, and they're the sort of words that are helpful when you're talking to your stylist or looking for something online. Do you know your favorite hair implement's real name?
Say What? Gabourey Sidibe Knows She's Fabulous
"People always ask me, 'You have so much confidence. Where did that come from?' It came from me.
Say What? Sienna Miller Says Plus-Size Models Bring More Beauty
"I sincerely believe that that's more beautiful than someone who is poker-thin. I really do. I would love to have boobs to go with my hips, but I don't.
"Organic" Means Nothing When It Comes to Beauty
Did you know that no government agency regulates use of the term "organic" when it comes to makeup and skin care? Yup, it's true. Although the USDA enforces a strict standard when it comes to food labeled as organic, the same isn't true for makeup and skin care, which are notoriously poorly regulated.
Marketing Menopause: Life's Change Becomes a Disease
When did menopause go from being a natural stage of life to a degenerative disease in need of a cure? Exactly when you'd expect. The transformation began in the '60s, peaked in the '90s, and continues today.
A Tax on Cosmetic Surgery — Love It or Leave It?
The Senate's proposed healthcare bill includes a novel approach to enhancing funding for reform: a five percent tax increase on cosmetic surgery. Procedures like tummy tucks, face lifts, hair plugs, collagen injections, Botox, or any other non-required procedure would get hit with the increase. The tax could raise as much as $6 billion.
Does Your Makeup Talk to You?
Every once in a while, I run across a gadget I'm not sure is kind of useful or just plain odd. Like cosmetic company Stila's geeky makeup case, which was featured on BellaSugar. Part makeup case, part portable speakers, the Makeup Player ($70) even comes with cosmetics inside.
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