Skin and Body

In the battle against body hair, I have been wielding a razor as my primary defense. Lately though, it has left me feeling unsatisfied, one more chore that undoes itself faster than I can get it finished. So I decided…
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Growing a beard can be an adventure. Growing a beard can be learnt intuitively but maintaining it and making it look good and attractive has to be taught. And merely looking at it, growing a beard comprises both the growing…
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Those embarrassing bumps, surrounded by a red rash of irritated skin is not only something you don’t won’t anyone to see, but razor rash stings, burns, and itches, especially underarms and bikini areas. On top of that, we tend to…
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When most people think of electric razors, they think of a $20 or $30 razor that may or may not give a close shave.  If something breaks on one of these razors, you would typically just go out and buy…
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Ah. The Brazilian Wax. Well, where do I start? My first trip on the wild side was at the hands of Helga, the Brazilian Waxer from Hell. She was 6ft tall with what must have been a 48ZZ bust line…
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As a boy in the local barber shop, the process always ended with the barber doing a little something that made me feel more like a man and less like the 12-year-old boy I was. He got some hot white…
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Most mums with small children get away with “murder” when it comes to grooming. Unkempt hair, baggy shirts and trousers and no make up. Anything that is out of fashion is called “motherly.” How flattering is that?! One thing I…
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STOP right there! Put down that razor, however tempting this immediate relief may be, it will only worsen the problem (perceived or otherwise)and increase your anxiety when the hair grows back stronger, and thicker. Facial hair is entirely natural, an…
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Tips for growing a beard. So you want to grow a beard? Great! A beard could be a very great endeavor to accomplish. It can bring a stylish and attractive new look to your dome that you never noticed before….
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While the eyes may be the most beautiful facial feature, they eyebrows play a major role in their appearance. Eyebrows serve as the frame for your eyes; they can make or break the look you are striving to achieve. It…
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Growing a beard is something most men try at sometime in their lives. Some want to change their appearance, while others just want to see if they can actually grow a decent beard. The easiest way to grow a beard…
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Eyebrow threading is a relatively new and much improved method of getting your eyebrows done. Whether you’re just looking for a clean-up or full shaping, once you try this you’ll never go back to tweezing or waxing again. This is…
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Waxing can leave the skin dry, irritated, or with ingrowing hairs, as well as smooth and hair free.  It is important to care for your skin correctly following a wax to prevent these and leave it feeling great. Soothe and…
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Every day we are bombarded with advertisements and they remind us that we are less than perfect. These ads make us think something is wrong with us even if it’s not and the messages are often contradictory. You’re too fat,…
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Shaving with a double edge razor can take some practice, but once you get used to it, you can achieve a better shave than with plastic disposable razors. A double edge razor has many unique benefits over using a disposable…
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Everyone wants to look young. There are some secrets to looking younger. Some of the secrets include drinking a lot of water, exercising daily, having a healthy diet, meditating and using a good moisturizer. Many experts will tell you that…
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No matter how fantastic you look, bad breath is sure to put a damper on any evening. Foul breath is unpleasant and downright humiliating. If you suffer from this issue, rest assured that you are not alone – it is…
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A lot of people who look at their bodies in the mirror on a daily basis don’t really like what they see. It’s very easy to be picky when it comes to your own body and quite often people find…
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Becoming a teenager is a big event in a young girl’s life.  One of the many changes that it brings is the need for a good feminine hygiene routine.  Mothers should considering talking to their daughters as they near their…
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Positive body image is essential to feeling good in your own skin, regardless of your actual weight. After finally reaching your weight loss goal, you may find yourself confused about the way you perceive your own body. Thus, it will…
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Women carry a negative body image around because of what they see, read and hear within the media, model and fashion industry. These industries have a lot to answer for when it comes to a woman’s self esteem [or lack…
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In today’s society we have to achieve a certain look or else we won’t be accepted. There are millions of advertisements surrounding us, wanting us to buy the latest products or get various procedures done so we can “feel good…
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Confidence involves your attitude, your expressions, your demeanour, your body language, and your voice. If you’re not a very confident person inside, you can at least learn how to pretend. Here are a few ways to display a confident air:…
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Women have a tough time with the subject of pregnancy.  Since the dawn of time, it is been our duty to procreate.  We are programmed to think that this is something we MUST do in life, since we built this…
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Multiple chins begin to appear as we put on weight and get older, particularly if you have a round face.  While there’s not a lot we can do about aging, minor changes in what you ingest and how you exercise…
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I love reading fashion magazines. It is a great way to find out about the current and upcoming trends in fashion, hair and makeup. Of course, I don’t follow all of these trends. Some I think are absurd looking. Some…
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Want to look younger when you’re over 50? Well, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is, it’s possible to look years younger than your age. The bad news is, if you’re already 50, or almost there, you’re…
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Perspiration and excessive sweating can be a major problem and extremely humiliating at the same time. For those who deal with sweating on a continuous basis, it is difficult to find a product that will stop excessive sweating from occurring….
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UNTIL YOU, I THOUGHT I WAS PRETTY One of my all-time favorite films, “The Mirror Has Two Faces” is a prime example of how others (society, culture, parents, and mere strangers) dictate and define how we ultimately perceive ourselves. In…
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Many women have upper lip hair and can be left feeling self conscious or unfeminine by this.  While shaving may seem tempting, it is a bad idea as the lip is sensitive and may be irritated by shaving, and because…
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