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How To Shape Your Eyebrows

I'm obsessed with perfect brows and have been known to make my friends subject to my Tweezerman tweezers. Get the scoop on how to pluck your own brows, why a "roadmap" is important and more on eyebrows.

How To Trim Bangs

How to trim bangs: Trimming your own bangs is simple. Follow these 5 steps to do it yourself & skip those frequent visits to the salon.

Blush: How to Apply It Correctly

Blush can brighten your complexion. A sweep of it on the apples of your cheek or just above your cheekbone can open up your face. Here's how to properly apply blush and blusher.

How to Apply Makeup

Learn how to apply makeup in 12 easy steps starting with a flawless face, moving on to the eyes and then ending with the mouth. I share my best tips and tricks from my many years as a beauty editor.

How To Soften Dry, Cracked Heels

If you suffer from dry heels, find out how to get softer feet and get rid of dry heels forever

How to Apply Makeup

Learn how to apply makeup in 12 easy steps starting with a flawless face, moving on to the eyes and then ending with the mouth. I share my best tips and tricks from my many years as a beauty editor.

Body & Facial Scrubs: How to Make Salt and Sugar Scrubs

Why buy a sugar scrub or a salt scrub when you can make a homemade body scrub out of basic ingredients yourself? All you need is salt or sugar, body oil and a nice, warm bath.

The "Brazilian Wax" (Or, What to Expect When You Sign Up to Get One)

"Brazilians" are all the rage. So what really happens when you sign up for a Brazilian wax? I give you all the dirty little secrets, including how much it costs and how much it hurts.

How To Do The Basic At-Home Facial

Why spend the money on a professional facial when you can do one at home? This basic step-by-step at-home facial treatment works for all skin types.

How to Curl Hair: The Secret to Sexy, "Beachy" Waves

Find out how to properly curl your hair into sexy, beachy waves, long spirals and more.

The Perfect Blowout -- How to Blow Dry Your Hair

A good blowout can last several days. But there's no reason to fork over your money for one. With these tips you will be able to give yourself a salon blowout in your own home.

How to Apply Eye Makeup in 8 Steps

My best makeup artist secrets to eye makeup including a bit of white eyeshadow in the corner of the eye to make your eyes pop.

How To Pick the Perfect Foundation

Which foundation is best for your skin type? The perfect foundation should vanish into your skin without a trace, so it looks as if you're the sort of woman who can go out sans makeup. Here's how to pick the perfect foundation for your skin type & color.

How To Get Smokey Eyes

Smokey eyes are hot for 2011. These step-by-step instructions will give you the perfect sultry eye for evening. Plus: Find out the perfect lip for a smokey eye.

False Lashes: How to Apply Them

False lashes have come a long way since the seventies when women wore huge, gaudy varieties that looked fake. These days many women wear false eyelashes to enhance their eyes, whether they're celebs on the red carpet or women going about their everyday business. Here's how to apply false eyelashes so they look as natural as possible.

How To Zombie Halloween makeup

Zombie Halloween makeup

How to Create Soft, Loose Waves (Not the Beachy Look)

How to Create Soft Curls -- Beachy waves are out for now after years of being hot, hot, hot. Instead, soft, loose curls are a must. Here's how to get them.

How to Get Teri Hatcher's Hair and Makeup

Teri Hatcher Hair and Makeup -- How to Get Teri Hatcher's Hair and Makeup

How to Get Mandy Moore's Hair and Makeup

Mandy Moore Hair -- How to Get Mandy Moore's Hair

How to Use an Eyelash Curler

Eyelash Curler -- How to Use an Eyelash Curler

How To Re-Touch Roots

Roots -- How to Re-Touch Dark or Gray Roots

How to Apply Foundation

How do you apply foundation? I'll show you how to apply it in the morning so it looks flawless and stays on all day.

How To Wax Your Own Legs

Leg Wax -- How to Wax Your Own Legs. Skip the salon and save money by waxing your own legs.

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