beauty tips spacations
TAKE A SPA-CATION Save money -- learn how to take a spa vacation at home   _ ___ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ By , SHOP.COM's Beauty Tips Editor Don't have the funds for a fancy day at the spa? No worries_for a quarter of the price, you can create your own spa in the privacy of your bathroom. You'll need a few beauty tools, some scented candles, ingredients from the fridge, and voila, welcome to the relaxation zone. So take a lazy Saturday or summer Friday, and make an appointment with just yourself or ask a girlfriend to come over. Then, follow this easy plan to pamper the day away. Go ahead, just say ohmmmm! _ _ SCRUB-A-DUB: _ An exfoliating wrap in a day spa can set you back about $100. You can do the same treatment at home for under $20. Invest in spa kit that includes a body scrub, lotion and gel cleanser like this . Start up your shower, wash with the gel, then turn off the shower and do the scrub slowly, zeroing in on rough patche...... Read more

do it yourself beauty
DO IT YOURSELF BEAUTY A popular spring beauty trend is do-it-yourself beauty - learn how right here   _ __ __ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _By , SHOP.COM Beauty Editor Budget may be the buzz word these days, but your beauty routine doesn't have to suffer. You just need to reframe. Instead of plunking down hard-earned cash for pricey salon, spa, nail and skin treatments, invest in do-it-yourself products that replicate the real thing. Do them wherever and whenever you want, and besides the obvious (no tipping, more money in your pocket), think of the extra time you'll pick up since there's no commute or waiting for an appointment. Practice a while to get up to pro status, and pretty soon, you'll forget why you ever outsourced at all. TRESS SUCCESS: The hottest in-salon service is the Brazilian Keratin, a conditioning protein treatment that transforms frizzy locks into straight and shiny s...... Read more

natural organic beauty products
How to Choose Natural Health & Beauty Products Naturally Beautiful, Here are Some Great Tips to Stay That Way   _ __ __ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _By : Adriane Ziemer,  _ _There has been a big call to go "green" lately. But what does it mean to be green besides recycling and driving a hybrid? How can you fit natural products into your lifestyle? And what is "natural" anyway? _ _  generally are free of artificial colors or dyes, mineral oils, petrolatum, harsh chemicals, and skin irritants. They also do not test on animals, they fully disclose their ingredients in their labeling, and meet GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards. Any product in the drugstore.com Natural Store has also been designated as "green". _ What is the best way to transition to a more natural lifestyle? Slowly. Take one step at a time so it's not a big lifestyle overhaul. Generally, the best place to start is your diet. Think of all tho...... Read more

spring 2010 beauty trends
Spring 2010 Beauty Trend Report: Backstage at the Lela Rose Show Check out the latest beauty trend forecast for 2010   _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _By , SHOP.COM Beauty Editor New York Fashion Week is that magical time when you get a sneak peek at what's happening next year. For trendsetters, that means zeroing in on the clothes that will be in stores next February. But for the hottest beauty looks, luckily you don't have to wait-trendy types can swipe the hair, makeup and nail looks and work them into their beauty routine now. Read on to see the top tips, tricks and products that the artists used at the Lela Rose show, and experiment with the looks as little or as much as you like. Warm weather, not required._ HAIR:  Lela Rose chose the theme of beachy-chic for her spring collection, so with that in mind, stylist Ted Gibson created wavy, après-beach casual ponytails. All over the runway...... Read more

spring beauty trends gifts
Give Gifts of Beauty this Spring Looking for a perfect present? With a gift of beauty you can't go wrong.   _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ When you're thinking of gifts for mom, dad, the graduate or the bride, it's easy to rely on the same old, same old-a bottle of perfume, a tie, a camera or pots and pans. But if you're looking for something truly beautiful, go for a gift that will seamlessly fit into a beauty routine. Whether it's a manicure kit, a speedy hairdryer, an at-home spa basket or a set of supple shaving creams, a gift of beauty is sure to make a lasting impression, every day. FOR THE BIRTHDAY GIRL: Hands down, the best birthday gift for mom or your sister is one that pampers her, like a salon manicure. But at $15 or more a pop, a book of ten may bust your budget, and frankly, don't last more than a few days. The answer? Pull together an at-home manicure kit that she can use again and again. For the ultimate salon experience, start wit...... Read more