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Most people who have foot odor prefer to leave their shoes on. This may be very uncomfortable at times, and what are you going to say when you step into your neighbor’s home and see the “This is a...
The condition of our fingernails can often give us insight into our own health. Some ridges on the nails are indicators of poor nutrition, emphysema or even poisoning. However dry ridges in the...
This simple oil treatment for nails helps to moisturize the nails and cuticles. This oil treatment for dry nails also helps to strengthen the nails and protect them from future damage. I suggest...
Hangnails occur when the pieces of skin around your fingernails become damaged and have pulled away. This is often painful and irritating. Hangnails are often caused by extremely dry, cracking...
Your cuticles, which are the thin piece of whitish colored skin at the base of your nail and above your skin on your fingers and toes, are vital to help prevent bacteria from entering your nail...
Do you get hangnails often? Hangnails can be painful and in some cases become infected. Here are a few tips on how to easily prevent and avoid hangnails from forming.
I'm not an expert but it's not that hard to give yourself an at home Manicure-pedicure. It's not only saves you a lot of money, but it's fun. I'm talking about a simple basic job that looks great!...
Sweating is a healthy and natural occurrence and most people do it daily. Body odor because of sweating is common also, but you can do many things to prevent this from being overwhelming or...
Many people love the look of pedicures, but when money is tight, you may not be able to afford to get your nails done at a salon. That, however, does not mean that you can't enjoy the luxury of a...
Sales of nail care products run into the billions each year. If your nails are brittle, cracked or splitting, it may be because of the chemicals in the products you use to care for your...
Getting your nails to look perfect is not always easy, unless you go to a nail salon. Who wants to pay for a nail salon these days? I do my own nails, for a whole lot less!
Visit almost any spa, and you're sure to see loofah sponges used for exfoliation of the skin. But did you know you can make these yourself, with help from Mother Nature? These hard-working natural...
Having dry, brittle nails can be very frustrating. Although you can try a short term fix such as keeping your fingernails shorter or, if you are a woman, putting a thick coat of your favorite...
Taking care of your feet is just important as taking car of your hair or your body. Most of us are on our feet 10 hours a day, but yet, so many of us neglect them. For very little money, you can...
Aside from being used for speaking, eating and kissing, your lips are an important, and very prominent, part of your visual appearance. If your lips are swollen, dry or cracked, a few very simple...
We all love having beautiful nails, but it takes a while to dry correctly. If you do not wait long enough you end up scratching or peeling them. Well I have been doing my nails at home for years,...
This a very cost worthy way to save money. Do your beauty care at home. I lost my job in January 2009 and this has saved me alot of money. I do not go to the salon every six weeks. I do most of it...
If you have dry,dead, cracked skin on your feet, this is for you. It was an still is for me. I find that I truely enjoy this. It seems to not only remove dry, dead skin an cracks in your heals,...
Exposed dry skin on any part of your body can be embarrassing. Especially on parts of your body that can not be hidden with clothing. Dry elbows, dry knees, and facial skin are not easily...
Women today are always on the move, we barely ever have time to sit down let alone drive to a nail salon! It takes about an hour, and around 30$ to get a pedicure in an average nail salon in...
Millions of Americans are afraid to kick off their shoes and relax for fear embarrassing foot odor. According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, the average foot contains over 250,000...
Tired of always having chapped lips? Or do you just want some tips on how to keep your lips healthy, soft and beautiful? Follow these steps and you will never have to worry about dry, cracked lips...
This article explains how to give yourself a french manicure at home that will look like it was done at the salon. The items used are more than likely already in your house. You'll love it.
St. Patrick's Day is a fun holiday and I want to help you have the most fun by wearing beautiful green polish on that day. First you should put one coat of blue nail polish on your nails. Then you...
Smelly feet are embarrassing. It might be possible to control the odor by keeping your feet and footwear dry. Foot odor is caused by the heavy sweating your feet normally do. This creates a moist...
You can blame body chemistry, environmental conditions or your brand of contacts for your dry eyes. Because of different variables, you need an individualized approach of trial and error in order...
Not everybody can afford time or money to spend at a salon for a well deserved pedicure after a long tiring day. Now you can give yourself a heavenly foot spa at home for a fraction of cost with...
Whether you use inexpensive or high-end makeup brushes, cleaning them properly will prolong their life and give you more bang for your buck. Ideally, brushes should be washed once a week if...
Dry cracked heels are a common foot condition caused by a build-up of dead skin in the heel area. Also, called heel-fissures, they are not only unsightly but also painful when the cracks are so...
Most nail polishes contain hazardous materials such as formaldehyde. This means that most nail polishes need to be disposed of as hazardous material to avoid contaminating the environment....
Nothing is worse than an unexpected rainstorm to ruin your hair an makeup. Being drenched is uncomfortable and can lead to hair and makeup becoming mussed and unattractive. Knowledge of basic...
Mens hair gel is great for guys who don't want that flowery smell that hair products for women have. In fact, this is the main reason why men buy gel hair products that state they are for men....
It's a vicious cycle; your cuticles dry out a little, then snag on something and tear. You pick at your dry cuticles or cut them to even them out, and they grow back unevenly, causing more...
There is nothing more embarrassing that sitting in class and someone saying "It smells like someone has a dead rat in their shoe". Yes, that is a true story. Anyways there are many...
Pumice stones provide many uses, most notably for smoothing feet. Though they seem hard and unlikely to be a beauty tool, they are actually useful for removing dry, rough skin.
Foot odor is no laughing matter. It can be really embarrassing when you take off your shoes and the stench is so bad you can almost see the fumes rising from your feet. Here are a few tips to help...
Many people have had success getting rid of nail fungus by treating it with hydrogen peroxide.
Let's walk through the steps on how to create the flat-ironed look with the damaging affects of heated tools.
Dry body oils are great because you can apply them any time of the day to nourish skin and give yourself a delightful scented boost. Dry body oils are not actually dry, but they absorb so quickly...
Tanned feet look so cute in those strappy summer sandals. But if you are one who uses sunless tanners, you know how difficult it can be to get a natural even tan on your feet and ankles. We often...
Save yourself some money and a toe infection and give yourself a pedicure at home. You can also treat a friend or family member to a pedicure as a gift.
Ladies! Spring is here, and Summer is soon to follow, so don't get caught with rough, dry, or cracked feet this season. It is so easy to get and keep Soft, Pretty Feet.
Are you suffering from dry and calloused feet? Did you stay up late one night and catch the infomercial for the Ped-Egg?? And are wondering if it's OK for you to use it...because you are a...
So you just got ink done. Different shops suggest different aftercare. After getting about 250 hours + of tattoos, I know what works and what doesn't.
Salon manicures are expensive, and home manicures are time consuming. However your nails were polished, it's very frustrating to have them chip just days later. Read on for easy steps to extend...
Are you on a budget like almost everyone else, but enjoy having your piggies look nice? Well with just a few easy steps and very little effort you can feel pampered in your own home.
This one is so simply but so effective.
Nothing looks better than a pair of well taken care of feet! We often forget to take time out to care of our soals. I have a super simple way to get you feet sandal/slipper/etc ready fast & easy.
OK... are you tired of getting those darn razor bumps when you use your electric shaver? You would think that since its "electric" it would some how prevent razor bumps huh? Wrong! If...
Doing a self manicure saves time and money, there are just a few items needed and about 15 minutes.