All Articles Tagged "beauty-style"

How to Make an Office Survival Kit

November 19th, 2010 - By Khadija Allen
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Keeping track of the minor details can sometimes go out the window at the height of morning rush-hour. Mini-disasters pop up everyday at work. When those moments happen like torn pantyhose, a stress headache or when your morning updo becomes a drooping mess–trust in  your office “emergency” kit. If you’re clueless on how to make it through the day in one piece, here are basic items you should have to survive in the office.

Take a look!

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Is It All Downhill After Age 31? This Study Says So

July 24th, 2010 - By admin
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Rosario Dawson celebrated her 31st birthday this year.

Is the tip of your thirties the peak of beauty and confidence? I would have to disagree, but according to a new poll from QVC, a woman hits the peak of her beauty and confidence at age 31.

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Retro Hollywood Beauty Tips

June 26th, 2010 - By Elaine G. Flores
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"Dorothy Dandridge"

Looking to change up your look with a little old school glamour? Here are some tips for achieving that vintage beauty.

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Five Reasons To Eat More Watermelon

June 26th, 2010 - By Elaine G. Flores
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Nothing says summer fruit like juicy and delicious watermelon. Here are five reasons it’s good for you.

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The Stupidest Women’s Products Ever Invented

June 24th, 2010 - By China Okasi
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By Katla McGlynn, for HuffingtonPost.com
Ladies have fallen prey to bunk marketing ploys hundreds of times before. Hopefully though, not many ladies have fallen for these ridiculous products targeted at women. Most of these claim to solve problems which no one asked to be solved, like the Pikaru baby carrier for example (How could women ever figure out how to wear a fleece vest and Baby Bjorn at the same time?!). Take a look for yourself and vote on which of these products could be potentially useful, and which are just downright ridiculous (razor/vibrator combo, we’re looking at you).

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Five Summer Hair Tips

June 24th, 2010 - By Elaine G. Flores
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"Summer Hair"

Whether your hair is long and lovely or short and sassy, damaging rays of the sun, chlorine and humidity all conspire to mess up a Madame’s mane. But have no fear, Joi Ennis of The Anti Hair Slave has five tips to keep your crowning glory sparkling.

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Writer Tells African-American Hair Tales In “Curly Like Me”

June 21st, 2010 - By admin
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"Curly Like Me"

By Demetria Irwin

Stretch, pull, burn, slather in grease. These are just a few of the ways some of us naturally curly Madames have tortured our hair and scalp over the years. Teri LaFlesh, author of Curly Like Me: How to Grow Your Hair Healthy, Long and Strong, understands that struggle and she’s here to help.

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Long African-American Hair Celebrated In “Wigs, Weaves & Extensions” Re-Released

June 21st, 2010 - By Elaine G. Flores
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"Naomi Campbell"

Looking for long hair in a minute? Toni Love’s 2001 book, The World of Wigs, Weaves & Extensions is getting a re-release. While the book originally addressed African-American women seeking Lady Godiva locks overnight, these days, Sisters certainly aren’t the only ones getting in on the action. In honor of the book’s re-release, here’s a look at some of the celeb queens of manufactured manes.

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Relaxed Hair vs. Natural Hair – The Great Debate

June 21st, 2010 - By Danielle Kwateng
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There’s always been a little bit of a beef between au natural women and women with relaxers. Well, we’re here to settle the argument with a pros and cons list.

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Ash Be Gone — Five Dry Skin Solutions

June 18th, 2010 - By Elaine G. Flores
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"Healthy Skin"

You can’t be cute and ashy at the same time. Dry, dull, flaky skin needs intense hydration and tender loving care. Check out Madame Noire’s five favorite lotions and potions to pamper your skin.

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