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Hair styles that will make you look thinner

SheKnows Beauty & Style Divas — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 12:00:00 -0800

So you're looking to lose a few pounds and you're full on into it - cutting carbs, working out, keeping a food diary, the works. And your hard-fought efforts will no doubt pay off, but what can you do in the meantime to at least make yourself look thinner? Check out these 6 tips on choosing a face-slimming hairstyle.

Recipe for the ultimate girls' night

SheKnows Beauty & Style Divas — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 11:17:00 -0700

Escape. Relaxation. Renewal. What's on your menu for the evening?

Foods for healthy, beautiful skin

SheKnows Beauty & Style Divas — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 12:00:00 -0800

Even with all the best beauty products in the world, your skin needs to be nourished from the inside to be healthy. Incorporating the following foods into your diet each day -- along with plenty of water -- will help your skin look its best!

Get a great-looking tan without the sun

SheKnows Beauty & Style Divas — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

So this summer's vacation has been canceled because of work, or there is no trip to a tropical paradise planned this year, or maybe the weather is just really blah. Well, no matter what's in store for you this season, you shouldn't have to pass up on a healthy-looking tan! Here are a few tips to get your skin glowing without sun exposure.

Changing from day to night

SheKnows Beauty & Style Divas — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:21:00 -0800

We all know the challenge of looking our best for work...and our hottest for that special night out. Dressing up our daytime look for nighttime excitement is a whole other fortress to brave and sometimes requires careful planning.

The ultimate swimsuit guide: 5 shapes and the best fit

SheKnows Beauty & Style Divas — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 20:36:00 -0700

"Know Thyself." The ancient Greek principle applies to many of life's situations. It might be the first thing that comes to mind when we recite the ancient proverb, but when it comes to swimwear it's necessary to know your body type. It will make all the difference when you set out to find a swimsuit that works best for your figure and flatters all your best features.

Top 5 hair accessories for summer

SheKnows Beauty & Style Divas — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:29:00 -0700

For a fun and flirty look or a fashionably professional appearance this summer, turn to hair accessories! As celebs like Eva Longoria, Hayden Panettiere and Drew Barrymore know, these sometimes subtle, sometimes wild adornments for your hair can make all the difference in turning a boring look into a brilliant one.

Prom hairstyles: How to wear your hair for prom

SheKnows Beauty & Style Divas — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 18:29:00 -0700

No matter what your style, the way you're going to wear your hair on prom night takes serious consideration. Will it be up or down? Pull back a little bit of it, add some curls or maybe a wave? Will you and your friends take turns styling each others' hair, or have you planned a trip to your favorite hairstylist? SheKnows has some tips for you -- with a little help from a few hair stylists and our buddies, Jessica Alba, Beyonce, Charlize Theron, Fergie and Hilary Duff.

Top ten self-tanning tips

SheKnows Beauty & Style Divas — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:18:00 -0800

Looking to get that golden glow all year long? Here are some super-simple tips for a perfect sunless tan for anytime of the year!

Sunscreen & sunblock smarts

SheKnows Beauty & Style Divas — Mon, 05 May 2008 12:00:00 -0700

Whether you're in store for a beautiful weekend or the forecast shows some clouds rolling in, you should protect your skin from the sun's UV rays. Sunscreen filters out the sun's dangerous, invisible ultraviolet rays, which can cause skin cancer. Get a grip on SPF and how to protect your skin with the right products.

Taking care of your skin while dieting

SheKnows Beauty & Style Divas — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:29:00 -0700

Now that you are well on your road to a slimmer, healthier you, make sure that your diet doesn't negatively affect your skin condition. Healthy skin, like any organ, is often a reflection of diet and lifestyle. New research shows that the best way to keep your skin healthy, soft and supple is to give it the right nutrients and then protect it with a shielding lotion that significantly reduces the loss of natural oils and moisture.

What to do about acne

SheKnows Beauty & Style Divas — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:29:00 -0700

You've been there: You wake up before an important event or meeting with a blemish on your face. You thought you'd outgrown acne.

Hot-weather makeup tips for a great summer look

SheKnows Beauty & Style Divas — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0700

Darrell Redleaf, celebrity beauty expert, says the trend this summer is toward simple and quick, and less that is more. Wash and go hairstyles, five-minute makeup routines or almost no makeup at all -- whatever makes it easy for you to look great! Here are some more of his tips to help you shine this summer.

How to apply eyeliner

SheKnows Beauty & Style Divas — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:29:00 -0700

72 percent of adults named their eyes as their favorite facial feature. It's for this reason so many women spend more time perfecting their eye makeup than foundation, bronzers and lipstick. Celebrity Beauty Expert Darrell Redleaf offers some new insight on playing up this favorite feature via eyeliner with information on how to choose the right formula, color and application techniques.

Summer haircare: Prevent French-fried follicles

SheKnows Beauty & Style Divas — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

A season of exposure to sun, salt water and chlorine residues plus extra chemical "sun" streaks for style can all wreak havoc on hair. By the end of the summer, hair can become so dehydrated it looks and feels fried. Beverly Hills stylist Barry Reitman offers these suggestions to restore beautiful, healthy hair during and after the brutal summer months. These beauty tips will help you turn your dry and damaged hair into lovable, shiny locks that you can show off all year long.

Allergic to makeup? How to handle allergies to cosmetics

SheKnows Beauty & Style Divas — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:40:00 -0700

People use cosmetics to look and smell good. These products can range from eye shadow to underarm sprays. They can have almost anything in them. Cosmetics can be put in stores without FDA safety tests. Cosmetics must meet FDA standards once they are in stores.

Go funky fab with these nail trends

SheKnows Beauty & Style Divas — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:14:00 -0700

The best part about changing up your nail polish every now and then is mixing and matching with different colors, designs and textures. If you're a nail polish lover like us, then you'll be sure to get inspired with these creative and funky nail designs!

Pack-smart beach essentials for stylish chicks

SheKnows Beauty & Style Divas — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:29:00 -0700

Dashing off to the beach for vacation or a weekend getaway? Not so fast! Be sure you've packed all the essential items you'll need to stay stylish and chic during your time in the sun! To maximize your fun, minimize the number of beauty accessories you lug along to you vacation location with these helpful packing hints.

7 secrets to look slimmer instantly

SheKnows Beauty & Style Divas — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:26:00 -0700

Do you want a new and easy way to appear as if you've like you've lost up to 20 pounds? -- and do it fast, without having to diet or exercise? Plus Size Model Nancy Hayssen, author of the book 7 Slim Secrets, offers the following 7 magical ways to look slimmer -- instantly -- without diet or exercise.

How to look picture perfect in every photo

SheKnows Beauty & Style Divas — Sat, 01 May 2010 01:11:00 -0700

Here are some hair, makeup and clothing tips to get you perfectly photo-ready!