Author Archive: Joan Inong
Joan Inong
February 11, 2015
Skin and Body
Whether you’re a blooming teenager or a middle-aged working mom, you’re at risk for getting pimples anywhere, anytime, and it’s just surprising how those unwanted blemishes visit at the wrong time. If you’re looking for a few quick “cures” for…
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Joan Inong
February 10, 2015
Hair
Public opinion and the media dictate that thick hair is a beautiful asset. But, for those with thick hair, it can be problematic at times when they don’t know how to style their hair in order to show off its…
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Joan Inong
February 8, 2015
Hair
Everyday, millions of people around the world are combing, dyeing, straightening, curling, or generally just styling their hair. Millions more are using chemical treatments and products that cause damage to the hair strands, leaving them brittle and dry. Here are…
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Joan Inong
February 7, 2015
Family
If you want to create more memories and strengthen your bond with your family, you might consider spending more time with your family members. Even if you lead a busy life or you do not live close to your family,…
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Joan Inong
February 6, 2015
Family
Family night should be a fun night but it doesn’t have to mean an expensive one, too. Having family night at home will save you even more money, and you could still have as much fun as if you had…
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Joan Inong
February 5, 2015
Hair
If you have light-colored hair, whether blonde or red, you’ll agree that over the years, your color can fade. You can either go to a professional salon and pay for expensive treatments that may or may not leave your hair…
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Joan Inong
February 5, 2015
Skin and Body
Having dark underarms can be embarrassing. If you have dark underarms, wearing sleeveless shirts or dresses and exposing your bare underarms to the public is usually not an option. Some people will use whitening creams and other chemical-based products to…
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Joan Inong
February 4, 2015
Skin and Body
Flip-flops weather is almost here, and you want to-die for nails that will awe everyone who sees them. But, you also don’t want to spend a whole lot of money to get gorgeous nails. If these descriptions describe you, then…
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Joan Inong
February 3, 2015
Skin and Body
Flip-flops weather is almost here, and for those with healthy-looking, beautiful feet, it’s good news. But, for those with brittle toe-nails and fingernails, it’s bad news. Brittle nails are unsightly. There’s also an age-old saying that how one takes care…
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Joan Inong
February 3, 2015
Marriage and Divorce
As it was once said: one doesn’t have to be happy to be married every minute of every day, but one should be happy that one is married every day. Love for someone is always constant, but love itself is…
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Joan Inong
February 3, 2015
Skin and Body
Everyone agrees that foot odor is embarrassing. No one wants to picture damp, sweaty, smelly feet, and no one wants to smell the bad odor emanating from them. But, if you have foot odor, take heart! There are simple solutions…
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Joan Inong
January 29, 2015
Hair
Long hairstyles don’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. Here are some quick and easy long hairstyles that’ll have you out the door in no time. 1) Classic yet sophisticated ponytail This is a great look when you want your…
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Joan Inong
January 27, 2015
Hair
A friend gave me a hair dryer because she thought I needed one. After years of simply allowing my hair to air-dry, I decided to use the Babyliss Pro Ceramic Super Turbo hair dryer at least once. The name is…
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Joan Inong
January 27, 2015
Hair
Long hair can require more attention and care. However, your long hair doesn’t have to be a drain on your pocketbook. You can care for your long hair without spending too much effort or time. Here are some ideas on…
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Joan Inong
January 27, 2015
Dating
Getting a girlfriend is always an easy thought but is almost always a difficult task. Whether you are inhibited by your fears of rejection, or you are afraid of commitment, or you are just afraid of being intimate with someone,…
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Joan Inong
January 26, 2015
Dating
First dates are almost always complicated and full of anxiety. As a result of that anxiety and nervousness, many people will make a handful of mistakes on their first date, sometimes without even knowing it. So, if you are about…
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Joan Inong
January 26, 2015
Dating
One of the most nerve-wracking moments in your life may be the time when you want to ask a girl out on a date. Whether you are 14 years old or 40 years old, asking for a date will always…
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Joan Inong
January 25, 2015
Skin and Body
People are constantly bombarded by the media’s version of the “perfect body.” But, what many people don’t immediately realize is that these so-called perfect bodies are only perfected through the use of computers and camera lenses. Because of this, people…
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Joan Inong
January 25, 2015
Skin and Body
One’s appearance is influential to one’s mood and personality. If you care about your appearance very much, you are probably easily influenced by how others think of you. How you think about your appearance, however, largely depends on how you…
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Joan Inong
January 25, 2015
Skin and Body
How a person sees himself, which is reflected in his self-esteem, is important. We are constantly being bombarded by images and advertisements that tell us that a particular body type is more desirable than others. We come to think, through…
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Joan Inong
January 25, 2015
Skin and Body
According to the New York Times, a researcher found that “one-third of people, particularly women,” dislike their bodies (i). This fact, though not uncommon, is a result of the media’s bombardment of images depicting perfect bodies. Living in cultures steeped…
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Joan Inong
January 25, 2015
Skin and Body
With the media’s influence on people about body image, there’s no wonder that people are growing increasingly concerned about the way their bodies look. And, usually, these concerns are related to a negative body image of one’s self. But, why…
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Joan Inong
January 25, 2015
Skin and Body
Body image has always been a big part of people’s lives. We fashion ourselves in a way that pleases others, for, our understanding of beauty is that which pleases others will please ourselves. Yet, our definition of body image has…
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Joan Inong
January 25, 2015
Skin and Body
Humans are absorptive creatures. We are accustomed to taking in what is our environment. In other words, we are greatly affected by what surrounds us. In this way, we shape our individual definition of body image to mirror that of…
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Joan Inong
January 25, 2015
Skin and Body
Everyone wants clear skin. Some people are endowed with naturally clear, healthy skin, but what about for those of us who are having trouble with our complexion? There’s no need to put a huge dent in your wallet or purse;…
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Joan Inong
January 24, 2015
Communication
Communicating bad news can be a daunting task, especially if the gravity of the news is great. However, at the moment, you cannot think about the impact of the news itself; you have to know how to communicate the news…
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Joan Inong
January 24, 2015
Skin and Body
Flawless skin doesn’t have to be a dream anymore. For those of us who weren’t born with naturally “perfect” skin, we either have to live with and accept our complexions or we spend money to try to fix them. However,…
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Joan Inong
January 24, 2015
Skin and Body
Exfoliating the top layer of the skin, getting rid of the dead skin cells, will reveal the glowing, naturally beautiful and youthful skin underneath. However, not all of us can afford to pay hundreds of dollars for professional microdermabrasion. With…
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Joan Inong
January 22, 2015
Skin and Body
Having a smooth and clear complexion is like having an asset that always keeps your self-esteem up and your self-consciousness down. Unfortunately, with all of the various expensive medications, lotions, and treatments that have flooded the beauty product/treatment industry, it…
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Joan Inong
January 22, 2015
Skin and Body
The loofah is actually a fruit that can be used for medicinally, for culinary reasons, as well as for manufacturing. When the loofah fruit is dried, it can be used to naturally and gently scrub the skin. Fortunately, loofahs are…
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