Grooming Basics

How to look better with 7 great and cheap beauty products

By lucyxford

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No matter how busy you are, there is always a way to keep looking your best, these are 7 products that I use even when I'm crunched for time to keep myself looking fabulous!.. more »

How to look sassy even though you're overweight!!!

By nonametral

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Ever felt depressed because no-one in the fashion world seems to remember us overweight girls? Here are my first-hand tips on how I dealt with that and what you should do... more »

How to Make an Herbal Facial for Your Skin Type

By Diana Monda Dill

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Regular facial cleansing is important to remove surface grime and dirt. A good facial works by opening your pores and deep-cleaning beneath the upper layers of your epidermis. It also helps remove old and dead skin cells, while treating your skin ... more »

How to make Stumpy Arms Look Longer

By Audie Metcalf

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As you know, I'm a stump. I'm also pretty and smart and funny, so don't cry for me, Argentina. But I know my shortcomings. Literally. And one of them is my stumpy arms. Can you relate? These are the rules I follow. Maybe they'll work for you, too... more »

How to Make Your Own Hair Clip Organizer

By momoftwingirls

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If you want something pretty to place your daughter's hair clips or your hair clips, a home made hair clip organizer could not be any easier make. Here is how it is done... more »

How to Occupy Yourself When You're Bored Out of Your Mind

By ehowNellie

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We all get bored from time to time. But if you think hard enough, however, there is likely a whole laundry list of things you could do, many of which can be both fun and efficient... more »

How to Paint your ToeNails

By jclayrey

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This is for those of us that want to look like we had a pedicure without having to go to the nail salon. There are some of us that try to paint our toes nails and end up painting our knees instead. This article will allow you to still get the ... more »

How to Prevent Black Clothes from Fading

By tduerre

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Classic black blouses, skirts, pants and dresses are perfect additions to any closet. But, after a while, the black may begin to fade. So, unless you plan on shifting your color scheme to a washed-out gray, follow these steps to help keep your ... more »

How to prevent razor rash after shaving

By Natalie Hernandez

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Razor rash can not only look awful, but it can feel awful as well. Nothing can be worse then cleaning up your look with a close shave whether it is on your face or legs, bikini area, etc. and then having to deal with the uncomfortable and ... more »

How to quickly dry your finger nails.

By pixiemama

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If your in a hurry to get your nails done and out of the door, here's how... more »

How to Reverse Gingivitis

By ashleighmiller

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You may have noticed it on your own. Your gums are a little red, a little irritated. Or, maybe your dentist expressed concern at your last appointment. Either way, your mouth is in trouble. Take these easy steps to start the healing process... more »

How to shave your legs without shaving cream.

By Momof3infl

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Okay so you're on vacation and forgot the shaving cream. Or maybe you're at your boyfriends house and forgot it. Maybe you're at home and ran out...here are some substitutions... more »

How to Spare Your Hair From the Tropics

By CyndiLou

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Since the dawn of time, hair has been ravaged by the effects of the sun. When traveling to tropical locales, it's important to protect tresses from harsh rays. Here are a few great tips!.. more »

How to Straighten curly or wavy hair

By maestro83

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This article will tell you precisely how to manage your hair from curly to straight. However, due to the hair thickness and structure what i require here may be different than what you really need... more »

How to style naturally curly hair

By WendyRenee

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For those of us who have frizzy, naturally curly hair, we can empathize with each other about the time and effort it really takes. I have struggled for years to get my hair to cooperate. It is truly a daily battle. I will share some of my ... more »

How to Take a Bath

By dyermaker

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Instructions on Spoiling Yourself with a Selfish Hour of Self-Inflicted Bliss.. more »

How to Take a Bubble Bath

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Bubble baths aren't just for kids. A nice, hot bath is a great way to relax and unwind... more »

How to Understand the Fragrance Wheel

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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For decades, perfume fragrances were classified according to families, but the system was confusing to most people outside the fragrance industry. In 1983, after attending a workshop on fragrances, perfumer Michael Edwards developed the Fragrance ... more »

How to Use a Self-Tanner

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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You can look like you've just stepped off the plane from Hawaii without exposing yourself to the sun's dangerous rays... more »

How to Use Salt To Remove Fleas

By beyond

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Table salt and a vacuum can really surprise you. If you have pets in you home, chances are you've seen a flea or two... more »

How to Wash Long Hair Cuts

By Megan Valdivia

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Long hair cuts give women many options for beautiful hairstyles and elegant appearances. Why spoil your beauty by treating your hair wrong? Long hair cuts require special washing techniques, while with short hair, you can be a little less ... more »

How to Wash Your Face Right!

By DivinitY

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~ This is an easy, simple guide to keeping your face clean! So safe you can (and should) do it daily! Please comment if you would like more specific beauty advice. There are so many things you can do AT HOME to look years younger, or to keep ... more »

How to Accomplish Beautiful Eyebrows

By Lauren Romano

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Sure eyebrow waxing is easier than tweezing. Someone else does it for you and you just lay there. However, if you know how to tweeze and do your own eyebrows, you can easily save time and money doing them yourself. Here are easy steps, even for ... more »

How to Apply Perfume Properly

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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The application of perfume is an ancient art—perfume has been used for centuries to hide our bodies’ natural scents (especially in days of less-frequent washing). Today, perfume is used to make us smell more attractive to the opposite sex and to ... more »

How to Be Presentable in Five Minutes

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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If you were a better person, you'd wake up early and take a long hot shower, followed by a careful ritual of moisturizing, applying make-up and fussing over your hair. But since you're sane rather than perfect, you'd prefer an extra hour of ... more »

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