There are so many people in your life to get gifts for: your mom, your hairstylist, teachers, the bus driver. It adds up. This year, try making gifts for the beauty lovers in your life instead. It's thoughtful AND it saves you money. And the good news is, you don't have to be Martha Stewart to put together a simple DIY beauty gift that makes someone feel special. Read on for eight charming presents you can make at home using natural ingredients you can feel good about giving.
Breakouts are bad enough, but the fact that they often leave behind hyperpigmentation and scars? Talk about adding insult to injury. Luckily, there are lots of remedies out there that can help brighten skin and lessen the appearance of acne scars, from natural options like DIY oatmeal masks to at-home chemical peels and retinol serums. So, if you've got some lingering post-breakout scarring, read on for a few of our favorite easy treatments.
We love cute nail designs as much as the next girl, but their adorability factor takes a backseat to two things: our talent and our patience. We are admittedly lazy creatures who don't want to spend an entire afternoon cultivating our nail art. So we've rounded up the most gorgeous — and easy — nail designs, from feminine and sweet to edgy and chic, that you'll want to copy ASAP. Here, the manicure inspiration you need for every occasion.
Does anyone else feel like hot baths have become unsung heroes? These days, most people tend to eschew a nice long soak in favor of a more expedient shower — but baths actually have tons of great benefits (and some of them are pretty surprising). And come on, who doesn't love the idea of unwinding after a long day with a nice new book, a gorgeous scented candle and a glass of rosé? Baths are truly the best — and here are five reasons why.
Have you ever used a hair water before? If not, allow us to introduce you to your new best friend. It's a magical substance, closer to water than hairspray (yet generally still imbued with some of the same frizz-taming qualities of the latter) — and it's basically your best bet for breathing new life into a dead hairstyle.
