March 2011 - Actress Images Bollywood

Beauty Blunder 5: How-to Tell A Friend Their Look Is Bad

Question: My 50 year old brother-in-law visited recently for a family birthday party. I strongly suspect he is cutting his own hair. Most of the cut was unremarkable but a portion (think of the state of Florida) was too long on the back side of the head. I am sure about the Florida part.

I did take pictures but, in kindness I avoided that offensive spot. If it was a small state like Delaware or Rhode Island then 'NO PROBLEM but this was FLORIDA! How do I let him know he should turn on the lights when he cuts his hair? I don't want him to be embarrassed. How do I fix this blunder once and for all? -Joe

Answer: That was so entertaining to read! It sounds like you have a great sense of humor which will be crucial in your bringing up this beauty blunder.

Celebrity Blunder

Can you tell who this bottle blond is?

What's more beautiful than feeling, looking, & being your healthiest?

Most people know that hand washing is the best way to keep from catching a cold or spreading germs, & if you don't, just watch any TV special about getting sick.

For some tips for staying healthy & beautiful:

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Beauty Around The World

Can you guess the name of this nut?

Hint: It's great for the skin, celebrities love it, & it grows on a tree native to Morocco that can live up to 200 years!

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My Beauty Bookshelf

Can you tell the difference between a cosmetic, drug, or nutrient?

A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients (7th edition) by Ruth Winter, M.S. is an absolute must-have for beauty lovers & health conscious consumers. I love bringing this book with me to shop for products because I know I'll find whatever ingredient I'm looking for. It's also fun to learn the meaning behind different beauty terms.

Now I can protect myself & my family from additives, allergens, irritants, & unwanted chemicals! Pick up your copy today.

Ingredient Investigation: Perfumes & Fragrances

Do you feel that you're being nasally assaulted whenever you walk down the perfume aisle at your local department store? There's usually a line of women waiting in suits ready to spray you like you're the cat that jumped on the kitchen table.

The art of perfume has a long history with humankind, from its use as a poison to it's ability to be people potpourri. Just open your nostrils & take a deep whiff.

Did you know that some perfumes have up to 200 ingredients in their formulation? Some of these are synthetic chemicals created to imitate natural aromas. Fresh air scent, anyone? Ocean?

Though they are frequently left out of many hypoallergenic products, perfumes cause a variety of allergic reactions in humans.

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Beauty Blunder 4: Men's Manicure

Anonymous said, "Do you think guys should apply nail polish when they finish their manicure?"

Celebrity Blunder

Can you guess the name of this fake baked reality TV star?

Tomatoes are a staple food in the United States. They can be found on sandwiches, in salads, & in gardens across the country. We make pasta out of them, drink them in vegetable juice, & slurp down their warm soupy form.

But did you know they could be good for your beauty regimen, too?