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Types of Andis Detachable Blades

The Andis Clipper Company has been a trusted name in animal grooming since the 1970s. Its signature product is the electric clipper, which supports different types of detachable blades depending on the user's grooming needs. Andis blades can be used for grooming animals of various sizes, from toy po

How to Create a Hair Bump Accessory

Hair volumizing inserts, or bumps, are hard plastic hair accessories used to create the illusion of more voluminous locks. However, many people find them rigid and uncomfortable. The bumps can be pricey, too. But you can make your own very effective hair bump accessory that is soft, comfortable and

Picking the Right Natural Hair Products

If you've been shopping recently, then you know there is an abundance of products for textured natural hair. Choosing the right ones can be a challenge, especially if you are just starting out. The first thing to realize is that what works for one person does not work for all and the products y

How To Pick The Best Foundation

Shopping for the perfect foundation seems as though it should be a fairly simple enjoyable task. While it should be FUN you currently have so many available options on the market today with the same amount of propaganda that it makes shopping for foundation very confusing.

How to Make Cowrie Shell Jewelry

To make cowrie shell jewelry, choose from more than 250 species of cowrie shells. Styles include purple top, snakehead, ring top, Arabian, map cowries, lynx cowries, deer cowries (which appear like a speckled fawn's back) and tiger cowries. These varieties range in size from 1/5 inch up to 6 inches.

How to Keep My Bangs Out of My Face

Bangs can soften your look, giving your hair a casual and fun frame around your face. Although any bang style has a trendy appeal, there may be times when you want to keep your bangs out of your face. Go for a minimal appearance by pulling your bangs back. You have several options for creating this

Is Chemical Skin Exfoliation Necessary?

Skin exfoliation with frequent facial process, there will be a reduction in visibility lines such as wrinkles on the skin. Since cell renewal process is increased, aging skin benefits the most because the skin's moisture capacity to absorb moisture is enhanced. An effective skin exfoliation pro

How Does Polar Fleece Feel So Soft?

What Polar Fleece IsPolar fleece is a type of synthetic fleece that was created in the 1990's as a response to some people's concerns that shearing sheep for natural fleece products might be harmful to the sheep. Polar fleece is made from plastic, and plastic is made from petroleum-- and...

Is Corn Used to Make Clothing?

An eco-friendly option, manufacturers use corn to make clothing similar in texture to polyester. Companies like such as NatureWorks and DuPont produce corn-based fibers used in clothing as an alternative to other natural and synthetic fibers.

What Attracts A Woman To Her Favorite Lotion?

With so many options to choose from with bath and body products, it can be overwhelming and hard to know which products to buy. Each bath and body product has something unique to offer, such as helping with dry skin, oily hair, or acne. It can be difficult with that many options to sit down and choo

Choosing A Healthy Alternative For Tanned Skin

Were you aware that in the past, tanned skin signified that a person was a member of the lower class? Members of the upper class would never want to be seen with a tan because it would imply that they were commoners who worked outside in the sun each day. Today, the opposite is true.

Holiday Gift Guide

Shop for holiday presents with a minimum of fuss with our easy guide to buying fashion gifts. Find designer items, bargain pieces and trendy looks.

How to Make My Own Natural Eczema Ointment

Eczema is one of the most common skin conditions that affect people today. There are many different types of eczema or dermatitis that affect people of all ages. It usually shows up on the body in the form of annoying and itchy patches of red, dry skin. It is not contagious and is thought to be gene

Princess Diana in Catherine Walker Cream Gown, 1992

Princess Diana is remembered for more than her good works: she was a world-wide style icon who continued to improve her look throughout her short life. See more in our Princess Di photo gallery.

What Is Marcasite Used For?

People are familiar with diamonds, rubies, emeralds and pearls. Few are as familiar with marcasite. Marcasite is a light, brittle stone that is gaining popularity among jewelry buyers and designers. While marcasite was used as a substitute for diamonds in 18th century Switzerland, it wasn't until

How to Fix a Deep Scuff on a Leather Shoe

It can be extremely frustrating after purchasing that brand new pair of leather shoes and wearing them a couple of times to find a deep scuff mark on them. Fortunately, there are a number of products -- both commercial items designed specifically for your shoes, and household products found in your

How to Know if You Have Cellulite

If you are concerned that you might have cellulite, there are some simple methods that you can use to know for sure one way or the other. A common affliction in women, although men can also have cellulite, cellulite can be more prominent in people who rarely exercise and maintain a poor diet. Coloni

Botox Benefits For Brides

Designer trousseau is no longer the only concern for the brides these days, as many of them have included Botox in the list of must-haves for their weddings. With the drastic change in lifestyle and enormous stress level at the workplace these days many women tend to get married late in life.