Tricks of the trade

What do real women do to look beautiful? To find out, we went online and asked our favorite bloggers for their best beauty secrets. Here are their top, go-to strategies for gorgeous hair, glowing skin and marvelous makeup. Thanks, ladies!

Dunk nails to dry

"If you have no quick-dry products lying around, dip your painted nails in a bowl of ice-cold water to help them dry faster. It really works!"—Michelle Phan, YouTube vlogger

Coat cuticles, avoid a mess

"I rub olive oil around my nails before I embark on a nail-art design. It makes removing excess polish way easier."—Taryn Multack, Miss LadyFinger

Hide chips with textured polish

"Unlike regular lacquer, the glittery kind is supposed to look sort of uneven, so it's great for fix-it situations. When a nail chips, instead of removing all my polish and starting over, I'll just slap on a coat of sparkle ... Read more »

Are the dark spots, scars, acne marks and uneven skin tone making you feel shy for being in a group of members!! Tired off using cosmetic products to cover the dark spots! So have a glimpse on naturally home made mixtures that will wipe out the dark spots.
The effect of dark spots is due to various reasons, major among them includes zits, acne, blemishes and black heads. Due to severe exposure to sun light the percentage of dark spots growth is definitely high as the rate of melanin will be decreased which inturn leads to darkening of the skin. So, apply sunscreen every time you prefer to go out and follow the recipes below to get relief from the dark spots.

Instead of using the chemical products for your skin prefer making use of some natural items. Using of home remedies is much cheaper without any side effects. Caring your skin with beauty is major important. Listing some home remedies that allows you to stay out from dark spots or black spots or pimples marks or ... Read more »

1. Skipping the gym

Regular exercise boots skin circulation, detoxifies your skin and encourages your body to produce endorphins, which keeps you (visibly) happy.

ACTION IT: Exercise at least every couple of days – even if it’s a brisk walk.

2. Burning the candle

Insufficient sleep causes your body to release cortisol, increasing dryness and inflammation, accelerating skin ageing, resulting in fine lines, uneven skin colour and slackening of skin.

ACTION IT: Set a bedtime that allows a good eight hours before you need to get up and do a sleep hygiene audit, clearing sleep enemies like laptops and other electronic devices from the bedroom.

3. Bypassing sunscreen

Both UVA and UVB promote premature skin aging (photo-aging), although UVA is the one that penetrates skin causing oxidative stress and damage of DNA, collagen and elastin, resulting in skin damage and ageing.

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When it comes to healthy hair, it’s not just what you put on your tresses that counts -- it’s what you put in your body, too.

By Elizabeth B. Krieger

Reviewed by Victoria Barbosa, MD

WebMD Feature

Better-looking hair can start at your next meal.

"Just like every other part of your body, the cells and processes that support strong, vibrant hair depend on a balanced diet," says New York nutritionist Lisa Drayer, MA, RD, author of The Beauty Diet.

It can take longer to notice changes (both good or bad!) in your hair than in your skin. For example, "just one week with a poor diet can yield acne flare-ups or dry, sallow skin within days," says New York City dermatologist Cybele Fishman, MD, "but with hair, it can take a few months for a nutritional deficiency or the effects of a crash diet to show up."

The nutrients you eat today help fortify the hair follicle -- from which each strand is born -- and ... Read more »