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Beauty Tips - Beauty Secrets from Around the World at WomansDay.com - Womans Day. When it comes to beauty routines, the grass is always greener.

Beauty Tips - Beauty Secrets from Around the World at WomansDay.com - Womans Day

Japanese women have it made with their long, glossy hair and Greek women’s olive-toned complexions are always luminous. But how do they do it? Put down your passport—you won’t need to go anywhere to find out. We got insider beauty information from experts on how women across the globe stay gorgeous. Read on to find out their secrets, and learn how you can recreate them at home.

Australia Australian makeup artist Napoleon Perdis says yarrow extract is used by Australian Aboriginal women to prevent stretch marks, thanks to its moisturizing and hydrating properties. Chile Chilean women credit the antioxidant powers of red grapes for their luminous skin. Dominican Republic. Quick Beauty Routine - How to Look Sexy. How To Use A Flat Iron - Ways To Use A Straightener. Cat Eye Makeup Tutorial - The Bare Intimates. No Heat Curls - Moms Who Wear High Heels and Swear. - Wonder Forest -: Messy chunky beach waves... Easy tutorial! I'm one of those people who was cursed with stick straight thin hair that hates to curl.

- Wonder Forest -: Messy chunky beach waves... Easy tutorial!

I used to do the traditional "braid your hair before bed" and rag curling tricks to get nice beachy waves, but they never ended up turning out right the next day. I didn't like the fact that the process took a whole night, and I had no way of knowing what my hair was going to look like when I pulled the braids/rags out. Do you know how nerve-wracking that is, especially if you have an event to go to (*cough* my brother's wedding)? Would the curls be too tight? Would they end up in funny places?

I developed my own way of doing nice randomly chunky waves. Here's how to get some nice messy random waves, without sleeping on a head of uncomfortableness. I absolutely LOVE the randomness of these curls. DIY Makeup-Organizing Magnetic Board - StumbleUpon. Page 6 - StumbleUpon. My Beauty: 13 Beauty Products You ACTUALLY&Need - Holier than Now - Holier than Now. Benefit Cosmetics Boi-ing: Concealer/Shadow Base. Maskcara - StumbleUpon. The best stuff in life is free.

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Like sunshine, blue skies and THE OCEAN…if you have access to it, that is. Which I don’t. And I know it’s only January but I’m already Jonesing for spring. So, to scratch the itch, I decided to go with beach hair. Problem was I needed sea spray to get the really beachy look and texture. So with much hesitation and skepticism I took on the task of making my own, with stuff I already had around the house.

BELIEVE me when I tell you, this is BY FAR the best sea spray I have ever used, EVER. RECIPE: 1 Cup WARM water 3 Tablespoons Sea Salt 1 Tablespoon Gel or Spray Gel 1/2 Tablespoon Conditioner (or leave-in) A couple spritzes of your favorite perfume DIRECTIONS: Mix Warm water and salt first and shake well. 6 secrets I learned at makeup artist school - StumbleUpon. Total-beauty TODAY Style TODAY Jan. 12, 2012 at 9:50 AM ET Totalbeauty.com / By Sharon Yi, TotalBeauty.com.

6 secrets I learned at makeup artist school - StumbleUpon

Make-up - StumbleUpon. Makeup Geek - Tips, Video Tutorials, Reviews, & More! - StumbleUpon. This article is especially for those of you who may feel stuck with your everyday makeup look and desire to branch out, but just can’t seem to figure out the best way to do it.

Makeup Geek - Tips, Video Tutorials, Reviews, & More! - StumbleUpon

Whether you are new to makeup, or a pro, we hope you find these ten eyeshadow shapes useful! Highlights: Makeup is, after all, just a trick of the light. By highlighting certain areas, you can easily create the illusion of a brighter eye. Using lighter shades in areas to help them stand out, and deeper shades to add depth, pushing them back. My favorite sweet spots to highlight are the inner corner of the eye, the center of the eyelid, and along the brow bone. Different Eyeshadow Shapes: There are countless ways for one to use eyeshadows. Bust out the box and experiment with a new eye shape today! Katherine Heigls hair hits and misses. Katherine Heigl We've been fans of Katherine Heigl since her days as Izzie Stevens on Grey's Anatomy, and we've been following her hair antics ever since.

With her new movie, One for the Money, coming out this Friday, we're taking a walk down memory lane and recapping some of Heigl's hair dos and don'ts. Blonde bombshell When she first caught our attention as Izzie Stevens on Grey's Anatomy in 2005, Katherine Heigl was sporting long blonde locks. The actress kept her hair that way for quite some time, and has since switched between sunny strands and dark 'dos several times. Hot Hair Trends: Try Hair Chalking for Color without Commitment - Beauty Schools Directory Blog - StumbleUpon. The Best Makeup for Your Eye Color. Not sure which shadow will pop those baby blues or which liner will best bring out your gorgeous green?

The Best Makeup for Your Eye Color

Well, that dust-collecting drawer of untouched shades that were pretty in the package but not in person isn’t doing any of us any good! Read on for the cliff notes to choosing the PERFECT shade based on your eye color. The key lesson To accentuate those pretty peepers, pick a palette that is either monochromatic (different shades of the same or very similar colors) or complementary (opposite colors on the color wheel). Read on to get your personal shade recos… Play up blue eyes Whether your eyes are crystal blue, aqua blue or grey blue, these are the colors for you: Wacky Beauty Tips That Work - Yahoo! Shopping. You've been told this line before: "Okay, I know it's weird but ...

Wacky Beauty Tips That Work - Yahoo! Shopping

" What follows is surprising advice — about anything from clearing up a zit to taming a flyaway — that totally does the trick. Fun Friday - DIY Beach Hair - asuyeta [ah-soo-yeh-tah] clothes &accessories. handmade with love. - StumbleUpon. I love the messy hair/bohemian look.

Fun Friday - DIY Beach Hair - asuyeta [ah-soo-yeh-tah] clothes &accessories. handmade with love. - StumbleUpon

I also love the beach. So, here is a DIY Sea Salt Beach Hair Spray that I can not live without anymore! The hair just looks so pretty, just like after a day at the beach. Page 4 - StumbleUpon. 8 Beauty Breakthrough Products That Make Life Easier. Photo credit: iStock Photography Were you ever one of those girls in high school who needed over an hour to get ready?

8 Beauty Breakthrough Products That Make Life Easier

Back in '91, my Conair curling iron and I were BFFs. And while I still agree that beauty takes time, as a busy mom, time is something in short supply around my house. That is why I would like to celebrate my favorite additions to the drug store aisles over the last few years. These products have been saving my girlfriends and I a ton of time while helping us look hot. 1. 8 hair care treatments you can make yourself. Eggs, yogurt and honey are, at first glance, all components of a tasty breakfast — but they also happen to be hair treatment ingredients, and affordable, all-natural ones at that.

8 hair care treatments you can make yourself

And they're not the only ones. Did you know, for instance, that the oils in avocados more closely resemble our own skin's oils than any product in the beauty aisle does? Or that the mild acidity in lemon is an effective — and gentler — alternative to chemical-laden products? Next time your locks need a lift, save money by using one of these kitchen fixes. Lovingyou.com: Love, Romance and Relationship Resources - StumbleUpon. Beauty, Skin Care, Makeup, Hair, &Fragrance - StumbleUpon.

9 Charmingly Delightful Beauty Techniques from All Over the World &8230; - StumbleUpon. Beauty techniques are highly beneficial, but some of them are incredibly recycled. What I mean is, in my life, I always get the same pieces of advice. My friends and family members always share the same beauty techniques – and yes, they're extremely helpful, but sometimes I'd like to hear something new, wouldn't you? Beautifulwithbrains.com - StumbleUpon.