womenTALK: The Beauty Blog

Thursday, May 31st 2012

How to Summer-Proof Your Hair

authored by Bethany Porter

When it comes to sun protection, skin gets most of the focus, but our hair needs some consideration as well. As anyone who's ever suffered from stringy strands or a burned scalp knows, the sun can do some major damage to your tresses.

Here are some tips to keep your hair looking and feeling healthy all summer long.

1.  Avoid the Burn

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Thursday, May 24th 2012

5 Easy Steps for Overhauling Your Closet

authored by Bethany Porter

Every year when the weather starts to warm up I get the itch to overhaul my closet. I'm sure we've all had days when we wake up and stare blankly at our wardrobes wishing we could throw everything out and start over. Since that's not possible for most of us, I've found that simply doing a closet cleanout with the change of seasons can make your clothing choices seem fresh again.

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Thursday, May 17th 2012

5 Totally Normal Habits That Are Making You Break Out

authored by Bethany Porter

1) Using the same pillowcase night after night
As you sleep, bacteria from your eyes, nose and ears and oil from your hair gather on your pillowcase. This is unavoidable, even if you diligently wash your face every night. The bacteria that gather can stick to your skin causing breakouts.

The Solution: Change your pillowcase once every week to avoid bacteria buildup.

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Thursday, May 10th 2012

3 Easy Hairstyles for Summer

authored by Bethany Porter

When the weather gets hot, I find myself wearing my hair up more and more. While the old standby ponytail works for casual occasions, I've found that I often need a more polished look. These three styles will take you from work to brunch to a weekend wedding.

The Sock Bun:

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Thursday, May 03rd 2012

BB Cream Breakdown: What Is It and Should You Try It?

by Bethany Porter

In the last few months you've probably noticed BB creams popping up in all your favorite makeup shopping spots. It seems as though just about everyone has a version of BB cream these days from drugstore favorites like Garnier to department store mainstays such as Estée Lauder and Clinique. But, what is BB cream? And, more importantly, do you need it?

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