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By Left-hander 1 comments
Did you know that genetics is the main factor, accounting for 70% of hair loss? (One in four women suffer from this malady). Other common causes are aging, illness, a poor diet, and stress (Healthy hair normally grows about six inches a year-and ... more »
By Surfingkitty 0 comments
Have your eyebrows or eyelashes thinned out or become brittle? Many Americans have this problem and there are a few causes of it: 1)Stress 2)Smoking 3)Poor Diet 4)Over-plucking/waxing 5)Other health problems There is something you can do to ... more »
By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor 3 comments
If an object is floating on your eye or inside the lid, follow these steps to get relief. Always seek medical help immediately if you're dealing with an object that's stuck or embedded in an eye... more »
By Melody 1 comments
What's that old saying? Old tans never die, they just slowly fade away??? OK, so I modified/murdered MacArthur's quote referring to old soldiers, but the sentiment also applies to the blessed fake-n-bake tans that are all the rage right now. ... more »
By 1citygirl 0 comments
Easy tips for cleaning stained dentures. Plus, the results of experimental tests done on other remedies. Which one really is the best remedy for stain removal?.. more »
By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor 6 comments
If your contact lens slips out of place, fear not. It's nearly impossible for it to disappear behind your eyeball... more »
By debsroom 1 comments
If the eye is the window to the sole, the eyebrow is the window frame and dressing. The how-to guide shows how to shape a brow as a classic arch. This shape lifts the eye and allows more space between the eye socket and brow making the eyes ... more »
By FranticMommy 1 comments
Earilier this year, I came to an important realization. This reasonably attractive, 40-year old Mommy DOES NOT look acceptable with a uni-brow, a moustache, and a goatee! My first thought was "where did all this %%$$@@!! hair come ... more »
By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor 28 comments
Bubble baths aren't just for kids. A nice, hot bath is a great way to relax and unwind... more »
By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor 2 comments
Need to rejuvenate but don't have the time or money for a weekend getaway? A day spa could be the perfect solution. Popping up in cities across the country, day spas offer a variety of treatments and pampering techniques that are sure to leave ... more »
By Scott Cavanagh 0 comments
If you look around you'll notice that in every group of guys there are always one or two that appear to be wearing two wild animals on their forehead. While trimming your eyebrows correctly may not sound like a major skill, it is something many ... more »
By Kenny Mack 0 comments
When it comes to personal appearance, some men have style and some men are creatures of habit. Those men rely on what they know when they dress themselves. They wear work clothes to work, otherwise their wardrobe is built for comfort. But what ... more »
By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor 11 comments
A bidet looks like a toilet but has warm-water jets for personal hygiene after you use the toilet. You might appreciate a bidet before sex, during menstruation, or if you have hemorrhoids, problems with bowel movements or physical disabilities. ... more »
By Lisa Smegal 1 comments
When people think of washing hair correctly, they think of choosing the right shampoo and conditioner. The fact of the matter is, improper washing styles can cause a great deal of damage to long hair. Here are the steps you should take when ... more »
By Audie Metcalf 4 comments
No. It's not just splashing water. It's serious business. it is, in fact, brain surgery... more »
By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor 5 comments
Want to smell great for that special date? Or, just want to mellow your musk? Well, keep reading for some advice from this eHow Contributor... more »
By parvenue 2 comments
It happens to the best of us. There you are, at a party and everyone is talking about Rocket science, or the latest in the political polls or what's going on in China, or space travel, or economics or about Faulkner, or Tolstoy and you find that ... more »
By Beren deMotier 2 comments
Brushing your daughter’s hair can be a bonding, caring act remembered with warmth by both of you, or an opportunity for personal attack requiring years of mended fences and expensive therapy. Follow these steps to brush your daughter’s hair... more »
By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor 0 comments
All of us wash our hair, our body, clean and cut our fingernails but somehow we forget to clean our ears. Just because we can't see the inside of our ears very easily doesn't mean that other people can't! Follow these simple steps and clean your ... more »
By Lightedstar 1 comments
If you have fuzzy, frizzy, fragile, dry curls, this article will help you to moisturize, tame, and train your curls. What used to be an eyesore and object of sympathy will be covetously eye-catching curls!.. more »
By SalonHairstyles 0 comments
A how-to video guide to creating a glamorous curly hairstyle with bouncy curls. For more hairstyles, visit the Nexxus Hairstyles site listed in the "Resources" section below... more »
By Katie OConnor 0 comments
Want to try out some curly locks, but don't have an iron or curlers? Creating spirals is simple if you follow these easy steps. This style of curl is known as a "pincurl.".. more »
By Schrlau 0 comments
The one area that requires you to return to the hair salon every 3- 4 weeks to get them out of your eyes. If you have not figured it out I am referring to your bangs. Read on in this how to cut your own... more »
By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor 0 comments
How long is too long? When it comes to nails, the right length depends mostly on what you do with your hands at work and play... more »
By Burger28 1 comments
Mary Kay Products are for everyone and all skin types.In this Article you will learn how to apply Mary Kay products to receive the final end you desire. Mary Kay products are light weight and non-transferable so they won't smudge onto your ... more »