Top Beauty Tips for Perfect Self Tanner Application

After watching this video, you'll be able to learn how to get a streak-free golden glow using a spray self tanner.

Makeup Gifts For Her - A Rose Alternative

Makeup Picks That Are Prettier Than a Dozen Roses

Who needs a dozen long-stems when you can have these pretty rose beauty picks?

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup article Flowers are a lovely gesture … until about day three. The petals start to wilt, the stems start to droop, and before you know it, your only options are the garbage can or making second-rate potpourri for your once-gorgeous roses. That's why we're turning to pretty, rose-inspired makeup. These makeup picks are a great gift to give, and great gifts to receive. Rosy shades are not only classic, but they also look good on everyone. Click ahead to see the prettiest picks that will outlive an actual bouquet by months -- if not years. See beauty picks

Mix-and-Match Hair Products For Summer - How To Summerize Your Hair Routine

Summertime is both the best time and the worst time for hairstyling. When your hair behaves, it looks incredible. But getting there is a battle and a half. Luckily star stylist Sally Hershberger shares her insights...

Best Beauty Product Launches For May 2013

The Best New Product Launches in May

Come down with a bad case of wanderlust? These May product launches transport you to far-flung places

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup article With summer just around the corner, vacationing, traveling, and getting away is on everyone's minds. Unfortunately, a two-week long vacay on a tropical island isn't always possible. The good news is the best new product launches of May are all inspired by far-flung destinations and infused with exotic ingredients, so you can get a taste of that exotic getaway even if you're landlocked or venturing somewhere more close to home. Whether you're getting ready to pack for your next trip, or simply looking for something to transport you during your next staycation, click to see the new product launches that can cure any case of summer wanderlust. See product launches

3 Ways To Add Volume To Your Hair

Learn three ways to add volume to hair-- plus learn how to tame stray brows and tips for make-up application, as Cat's team shows some of the secrets behind achieving Cat Deeley's signature...

Perricone MD No Foundation Foundation and No Concealer Concealer Review

The smooth, flawless, glowing complexion is one makeup trend that will never go out of style.  Not only is this a beautiful look but it also is great because it works so well for women of all ages and skin tones. Having a gorgeous complexion is THE KEY to keeping yourself looking youthful and beautiful. The main ingredient for flawless skin, next to having a fantastic skin care line (Hello, Perricone MD!), is selecting a foundation that creates a natural, soft, dewy finish.  Being able to create a look in which you look like you are not wearing makeup, when you actually are, is the goal that we should be trying to attain, regardless of age. Recently, I was given the opportunity to try out the Perricone MD No Foundation Foundation and No Concealer Concealer, compliments of Perricone MD for my review. After using these products over the past few weeks I now understand why these products have received so many rave reviews from their users!

The trick to always looking bright and youthful, regardless of age, is to choose a foundation that is light on coverage but is still tough enough to conceal blemishes, discolorations and other areas of concern. The problem that many of us run in to, especially as we get older, is that we select a foundation that is too heavy and we wind up with a heavy, fake looking complexion (you know the one I am talking about). A heavy, full coverage foundation may actually cause us to look older, more fatigued and may enhance the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This is why I LOVE and use a lighter foundation like the Perricone MD No Foundation Foundation and No Concealer Concealer every day because it gives me that gorgeous, natural, flawless, youthful  complexion that I love!

Selecting a foundation should not be as difficult as finding the right pair of jeans. This is why I think that the Perricone MD No Foundation Foundation and No Concealer Concealer are such  genius products because they make foundation selection so easy!  With these two products there is no such thing as selecting the wrong color because this product works with different skin tones. It melts into your skin and blends to perfectly match your skin color while concealing imperfections and creating a smooth, natural finish.

No Foundation Foundation The first advanced anti-aging, multi-tasking translucent foundation with non-chemical, mineral-based SFP 30 protection. Created to keep skin looking dewy and flawless, this unique formula delivers many benefits of a traditional foundation without the heavy matte finish, which emphasizes the tiniest skin imperfections.No Foundation Foundation provides natural translucent coverage, protects against sun damage, corrects skin undertones, instantly smoothes fine lines and boosts skin's natural moisture throughout the day.

No Concealer Concealer .3oz - Featuring broad spectrum UVA and UVB, non-chemical, mineral-based SPF 35 protection, this concealer treats skin while concealing discoloration, dark circles, imperfections. Ideal for reviving tired looking eyes, as well as an eye lid primer for smooth, long-wearing makeup.

The Perricone MD No Foundation Foundation and No Concealer Concealer gave me that flawless, healthy, dewy complexion that I love!  Together, these two products concealed my imperfections increased the luminosity of my complexion without a heavy, dull, matte finish. I also love how smooth and even these products went on.  I found that they easily concealed my dark circles and spots and gave me a fresh faced, barely there, finish.  These products worked so well that I decided to share them with my teen aged daughter who now is just as hooked on these products as I am. Make the Perricone MD No Foundation Foundation and No Concealer Conceal your next choice for makeup.  A complexion where all you see is beautiful, healthy skin and not a heavy makeup mask is key to looking beautiful at any age!  Please check out these two products as well as all that Perricone MD has to offer to help you achieve your best skin.  Till then!  B

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The Best Organic Shampoos and Conditioners

These days, it seems like there is an organic alternative for everything-- organic toothpaste, organic socks, organic mattresses. And with the word 'organic' being slapped on products left and right, it's beginning to loose its initial eco-friendly allure. So what does it really mean? And more importantly, when is it better to steer clear of the regular item and snatch up the organic alternative? So when it comes to your shampoo and conditioner, we've got news for you-- organic is the way to go.

Conventional hair care products often contain harmful petroleum based polymers, silicones and synthetic chemicals that strip hair of it's natural oils and leave locks dry and damaged (I'm guessing not what you're going for). Their organic counterparts Organic shampoos and conditioners on the other hand are designed to cleanse and nourish hair with all natural ingredients. An added bonus? Not only is it better for your hair and scalp, but it's also a small contribution towards a cleaner environment (win-win situation!) Now here comes my next question-- what's stopping you from trying these organic hair products right now?

 The next time you're perusing the hair care section at your local beauty store, be sure to check out these organic shampoos and conditioners. We swear that they'll leave your hair healthy and your environment happy. From Total Beauty.com

The Best Organic Shampoos and Conditioners (Really!)

Going green is better for the environment and better for you -- but it can be tough to find organic products that work. These organic shampoos and conditioners will wow you

This is a TotalBeauty.com Hair care article Hate to break it to you, but conventional hair care products are secretly sabotaging your 'do. They're often full of harmful silicones and synthetic chemicals that strip hair of natural oils. The result? Dry and damaged hair that's going to stay that way as you try to remedy the problem with the same conventional shampoos and conditioners. Want to break the cycle? It's time to switch to an organic shampoo and conditioner, which are designed the cleanse and nourish hair with all-natural ingredients. The added bonus? They also contribute to a cleaner environment. Click ahead to see the top organic hair care products you should try now. Trust us: Your hair (and the planet) will thank you. See organic products

The 5 Worst Hairsprays

Hairspray is pretty much ingrained in our culture. I mean, there's even a whole film-turned-Broadway show-turned-back into a film situation revolving around hairspray … and it's not hard to see why. Where would we be without hairspray? Those hours spent curling, teasing, and backcombing would be for nothing if it weren't for hairspray. It's the finishing touch that keeps everything perfectly in place. Not to mention the best hairsprays make your hair (and bathroom) smell divine.

When a hairspray is good, it's the crown jewel of a hairstyling routine. But when a hairspray is bad, it's bad. Total Beauty readers will be the first to tell you that with one spritz, a bad hairspray can leave you with flat hair, crunchy strands, flaky residue, or a killer headache from gag-inducing fumes. Reaching for the wrong hairspray means all your hard hairstyling work goes down the drain. To help you avoid disappointment and the (literal) downfall of your hair, we've rounded up the worst hairsprays as rated by our Total Beauty readers. They've judged these hairsprays on their hold and scent, and unfortunately, these hairsprays just didn't cut it. From Total Beauty.com

The 5 Worst Hairsprays

Unless you want sticky, greasy, flat hair, stay far, far away from these worst-rated hairsprays

This is a TotalBeauty.com Hair care article Hairspray is one of the most, if not the most important tool in your hairstyling arsenal. Without it, all of your hard work (combing, teasing, braiding, curling) goes to waste and your hairstyle falls flat. Literally. That's why it is crucial to find a winning hairspray. Unfortunately, there are plenty of hairsprays that fail to provide hold and sabotage your look by creating sticky, greasy and even crunchy strands. To keep you from ruining your next hairstyle, we rounded up the worst-rated hairsprays as rated by Total Beauty readers. Click ahead to see which products you should avoid at all costs. See hairsprays

NO. 5: DOVE STYLE + CARE STRENGTH & SHINE EXTRA HOLD HAIRSPRAY, $4.79

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.1

"This makes my hair crunchy and stiff, not soft or manageable, and it doesn't seem to be improving the health or texture of my hair."

NO. 4: HERBAL ESSENCES TOUSLE ME SOFTLY HAIRSPRAY, $3.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.1

"It didn't do anything for my hair. It made it oily and felt gross."

NO. 3: AVEDA PURE ABUNDANCE VOLUMIZING HAIR SPRAY, $18

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 5.3

"It made my hair flat and sticky."

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11 Best New Beauty Oils

"Oils are nurturing to the skin," says celebrity facialist Joanna Vargas. "So many ingredients -- like glycolic acids and soaps -- strip the skin of all its oil, making it dry and forcing it to produce more oil." Miami dermatologist Leslie Baumann, MD, is also an oil advocate -- for body as well as face. She loves oils because many of them are more than just awesome moisturizers -- they're also loaded with antioxidants. Celebrity manicurist Jin Soon Choi swears by oils for nails and cuticles, and celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin loves them for hair. "You can use oils for everything from scalp treatments to styling," she says.

11 Best New Beauty Oils

These new picks will motivate you to use oils in every step of your beauty routine

This is a TotalBeauty.com Skin care article Remember when we wanted everything in our beauty regimen to be oil-free? Well, those days are long gone. From nail care to hair color, every beauty category is experiencing an oil boom. Why? Oils are not only moisturizing and nurturing, but they're also loaded with antioxidants. We tried dozens of the newest oils and came up with an entire beauty routine that is oil-based. Click ahead to see how beauty oils can beautify you from head to toe. See oils

Beauty Giveaways - Freebeautyevents.com

I love beautiful spring and summer fashions. But what I love even more than warm weather fashions are free beauty products!  Just in time to get your skin soft, silky and sexy so that you will look gorgeous in all your favorite warm weather fashions comes an amazing giveaway from my friends at freebeautyevents.com

For example, on May 10^th and 11^th, demonstrators will be at Rite Aid giving free samples and coupons of the new Revitalift Miracle Blur just in time for Mother’s Day. You can also celebrate Mother’s Day at H-E-B in Texas with a complimentary Almay makeover on May 12^th. Information like this is available on our website where spas and retailers can promote their events. Anyone who would like our site visitors to know about their beauty event can make a posting for free on our site at http://www.freebeautyevents.com/submit. To find out if an event will be near you, just enter your zip code in the upper right hand corner of our home page.

On our site you can enter your zip code to find out what makeover, gift with purchase, spa open houses and sampling events are happening near your home. You can also follow us on Facebook, Google+, Pinterest, Tumblr, and Twitter.   In addition to listing in-store makeovers, Freebeautyevents.com also features a blog on product reviews (http://www.freebeautyevents.com/beauty-blog) and a monthly contesthttp://www.freebeautyevents.com/contest. We also do a contest each week with a smaller prize on our blog.

                                              

For the month of May 2013, we will be giving away 10 prizes. Each prize will consist ofDove Deep Moisture Body Wash with NutriumMoisture, Dove Sensitive Skin Body Wash with NutriumMoisture, and Dove Beauty Bar for Deep Moisture. The Contest runs from 5/1/2013 to 5/31/2013, winners will be chosen on 6/2/2013 and notified by 6/15/2013.To enter, all people have to do is go tohttp://www.freebeautyevents.com/contest and supply their name, email (only used to contact winners), and zip.

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Hotel Supply Online

Now that the spring and summer vacation seasons are getting started, tourism will soon be in  full swing, If you own a hotel, resort, restaurant, bar or any other service that specializes in hospitality, then you know that this is the beginning of your busy time.  And as a business owner you know that in order to be successful, you must offer the very best to your customers by the way of products and high quality personal service. And since time is money, why not simplify your  shopping and purchase all your supplies with one online company, therefore allowing you to spend more time doing what you love, which is making your customers happy.    A great online place to shop for all your service and hospitality supplies is at PeachSuite.com. Here you will find all the products you need to run your service/hospitality business.

PeachSuite.com has all your Hotel Supply Online supplies.They also offer banquet hall and dining room supplies including tables, linens, flatware and glassware. Catering supplies such as chocolate fountains, ice sculptures, beverage fountains are also available just to name a few. Guest room amenities include, appliances, outdoor furniture, paper items and cleaning supplies.  If it is kitchen equipment you need then you will love the huge selection of cutlery, utensils and food prep items you need to create your professional kitchen.    If you are in the Atlanta area, check out Atlanta Hotel Supply.  They also have all the Hotel Bar Supplies you need to create the professional bar your customers are looking for.

Want Your Hair To Grow?

As I've gotten older, my hair has gotten thinner. "Why is your braid so skinny?" my sister asked at a family party a few years back. That's when I knew something had changed. The super-thick French braid I had as a kid was gone -- it's now anemic and scraggly at the ends. And I'm not alone. New York City dermatologist Dennis Gross, MD, says the number of patients coming to him with hair concerns is on the rise. "Sometimes it's due to stress, sometimes it's a thyroid problem," he says. But regardless of the cause, these patients all have one thing in common: "They all say the same thing: 'I wish I had the hair I had when I was 25,'" he says.

In order to get that hair, he says the right scalp and hair care is crucial -- and then there are vitamins for hair that can help as well. Since I've already tried every volumizing shampoo, conditioner, and scalp treatment out there, I started researching vitamins for hair. The truth is they make me nervous. I'm selective about what I put into my mouth -- vitamins included -- and I don't want to ingest something unless I know it actually works. Here are seven of the most convincing vitamins for hair. Many of them blend together multiple ingredients -- like biotin and omegas -- for the best hair-growing potential. Read on to find out why you might want to take one.From Total Beauty.com

Want Your Hair To Grow?

Already regretting that new bob? Try one of these 7 hair vitamins that actually work

This is a TotalBeauty.com hair care article What's more painful than waiting for a pot of water to boil? Waiting for your hair to grow. Even if you schedule regular trims and banish the heat tools, it can seem impossible to get your hair to grow. According to dermatologist Dennis Gross, MD, the right scalp and hair care is crucial---and there are vitamins that can help get you to your ideal length fast. We rounded up the seven best hair vitamins that blend multiple ingredients together for the best hair-growth potential. Read on to see which one is best for you. See hair vitamins

The 10 Best Deep Conditioners

Let's be honest ladies -- the men may have brute strength, muscles, and know how to change a tire on the freeway, but we have the power to make their knees buckle. It's not in our eyes or our lips even. You know it, we know it -- even the man down the block knows it. It's in our gloriously beautiful hair. Every single time we flip it mid-conversation, shyly tuck it behind our ears, peek out at them through our perfectly blown-out bangs, we know exactly what we're doing: making that stone cold heart melt like butter pecan pie in the middle of July.

If you're anything like us, then you know beautiful hair is the greatest accessory, but ironically we often damage it in the process... After switching back to being a redhead for the eighth time, our dry tresses just can't keep up. There should be a way we can get beautiful and healthy hair, no? For us gals with damaged, over-processed and dry hair (and for all you strawberry blondes out there that were god-intended brunettes), let us introduce you to your new hair savior -- damaged hair meet deep conditioner. We think you two will be very happy together.

 Our readers dish on the best of the best that will help yield your most beautiful hair. Try using one of these besties after your regular conditioner once or twice a week. Apply enough of the product to cover all of your hair and put on a shower cap for the last ten minutes of your shower (while you're washing your face or shaving). Then, let it work its deep conditioning magic. And voila … beautiful hair. From Total beauty.com

The 10 Best Deep Conditioners

These reader-approved miracle workers will leave you with beautiful, hydrated hair

This is a TotalBeauty.com Hair care article After all the brushing, curling, and blow drying your hair endures on a daily basis, your everyday conditioner just isn't going to cut it. There is only so much that conditioner can do when it's up against dry, over-processed, and damaged hair. If you want to keep your hair looking and feeling healthy, you need to turn to a deep conditioner to work some serious hair-repair magic. Click ahead to see the top-rated deep conditioners Total Beauty readers are calling lifesavers See deep conditioners

NO. 10: TIGI BED HEAD DUMB BLONDE RECONSTRUCTOR, $16.50

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.4

"It's great for all hair colors, types, and textures, and is even fabulous as a ph-balancer before highlights."

NO. 9: ORIGINS RICH REWARDS, $18.50

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.8

"Rich, rewarding, and made my hair feel soft and healthy."

NO. 8: NEUTROGENA TRIPLE MOISTURE DEEP RECOVERY HAIR MASK, $6.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.9

"With one use your hair is soft, manageable, touchable and gorgeously healthy."

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7 New Skincare Ingredients To Get Excited About

Skin care is an amazing field because there's so much science -- and new skin care ingredients are being discovered practically every day. I'm not saying you should give up on retinol, and I think everyone should slather on SPF religiously each morning, but there's also a ton of new skin care products you should try. From serums to BB creams, beauty brands are packing high-tech research into every step of your routine.

7 New Skincare Ingredients To Get Excited About

Retinols and glycolic acids are so yesterday. Get updated on the new buzz-worthy skin care ingredients

This is a TotalBeauty.com Skin care article When it comes to the beauty products we use everyday, skincare is where the science is. New skin care ingredients and skin care advancements are being discovered practically every day. The tried and true concoctions should still hold a place in your skin care regimen (don't skimp on the SPF and don't give up on retinol just yet!), but there are new and exciting skin care ingredients that you should introduce into your regular routine. Click ahead to get the 411 on the special skincare ingredients you should try. See ingredients

Employer Wellness Programs

Making sure your employees are healthy and fit can lower health-insurance premiums for everyone. Wellness programs are becoming the norm for companies around the world. They ensure that employees are healthy, fit and capable of doing their job. It also helps people manage stress, weight and other health complications that may pose as an issue. About IncentaHealth.com IncentaHealth is one of many employer wellness programs. This program offers employees cash rewards for losing weight and maintaining that loss. There are special kiosks that track the employees weight. This machine is private and allows everyone to feel comfortable participating without ridicule. There are nutrition and informational segments for the program as well. Does It Work? IncentaHealth is a program that requires the honest participation of employees. If employees are consistent with the program, it will work. It's perfect for getting everyone motivated about losing weight and gaining health. What Is The Purpose? The purpose of this program is to lower health costs. It's beneficial for everyone participating. Some employees may not need to lose weight, but they can still learn from the program. Overall Opinion If your employees are overweight and struggling with their health, then this program is an excellent choice for helping those employees achieve a healthier weight and lifestyle.