Warmer weather hits and women start thinking of going shorter (with their hair, that is- no crazy “Honey I Shrunk the Kids” stuff here!).
Here’s a handy “guide” from Total Beauty that weighs the pros and cons of short hairstyles. And if you’re waffling, I say DO IT! It’s only hair. It will grow back. Be adventurous; you only live once. Plus if you’ve got the Powerful Beauty attitude, that’s what really matters!
Do you have short hair? And have you ever had one of those OH NO haircuts that you totally want to bleach from your memory?
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If you’d like to darken your hair but want to make sure it’s done naturally, you might try a rosemary tea rinse. While it’s not recommended for turning light hair dark, it will bring depth and incredible shine to darker hair. If you happen to have curly hair as well, rosemary tea will add lift to those locks. And the scent? Heavenly! Rosemary is known for its ability to lift spirits and even ease depression, so give this home remedy a try and let me know how it works for you! Simply pour one cup of boiling water over 3 tsp. dried rosemary and steep overnight. In the morning, strain the tea and use it as a final rinse. You can use this weekly (or a few times a week) until you receive your desired color. For stubborn gray hair, you can try adding dried sage to the tea as well. This is a Native American remedy for ridding the hair of gray, and many people swear by this technique although I haven’t yet tried it myself. For this treatment, take 1/2 cup dried sage and 1/4 cup dried rosemary, simmer in 2 cups water for 30 minutes, and leave it to steep overnight (I’d recommend steeping in a glass container - I imagine it would stain!) Strain the mixture in the morning, pour over your hair and leave it to dry. (Again, old t-shirts and towels would probably be in your best interest.) Shampoo as usual and repeat this process once a week until you get the shade you’d like. Another natural and aromatic hair treatment!
by Bionic Beauty on May 27, 2009 · 
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Mascara: When you buy new mascara, use the old mascara wand to separate your eyelashes. Wash it thoroughly first with soap and warm water, then let it dry overnight. It's better than any brush you can buy. Wash it once a week.
Eye Liner: Use a shadow pencil instead of an eye-liner stick and blend it with a rubber wedge, fingertip, or Q-tip. It gives a softer and more subtle look than eye pencils.
Brows: Use mascara for blonde eyebrows and brush off excess with the same wand you use to separate your eyelashes. Use a shadow pencil for touch-up.
Skin: Mary Kay has a great anti-wrinkle eye cream that you can use day or night that diminishes wrinkles for about $26 a tube--it lasts for six months and longer. Retin-A is great for repairing damaged skin, diminishing scarring, or blending discoloration. It requires a prescription but most dermatologists will prescribe it if you need it and ask for it. Do you have red blotches on your cheeks or a red nose? It can be treated with Metrogel--or Metrocream for dry skin. It takes a few months but when the red fades you'll feel years younger. Many doctors are now using Metrogel to treat adult acne. Micro derm-abrasion is a good option for deep scarring. It's what Geraldo Rivera used to get rid of his acne scars.
Puffiness: Do your eyes get puffy from allergies, migraines, or water retention? Preparation H Gel (we're not kidding) works great. Apply around eyes, not in them, lay down for 15 minutes, then wash off and apply makeup. It is safe for topical use.
Hair: Try "Thicker Fuller Hair" Shampoo and Conditioner--the green bottle available at most drug stores. It really does make your hair thicker and fuller and works for men or women. Use it on the morning of your event.
Salon Conditioning at home, with things you have around the house: Mix 1 cup vinegar and 2 cups water. Shampoo your hair twice and towel-dry. Add 1/2 tsp baking soda to the vinegar and water. As it foams pour it over your hair and comb it through. Let it sit 5 minutes and then rinse well, add conditioner, and rinse again. Wrap hot towel around your hair and leave for 10 to 30 minutes. The fizzing reaction of the baking soda and vinegar removes residue from your hair left by shampoos, conditioners, hair coloring, hair spray, dirt, oil, etc. and leaves your hair soft and shiny. --This tip is from Christina Martin, a beautician for 30 years.
Non-surgical face lift: Want to look great at your husband's Office Party? Acupuncture gives you a great face lift and gets rid of facial puffiness in 15 minutes for way less than any surgery. ($30 to $50 per treatment.) Plan it early in the day of the party, or the day before.
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