Beauty Tips That Won't Break the Bank

 

When it comes to looking your best, upkeep costs like make-up, hair care, skin care and spa treatments can cost a pretty penny. American women spend an average of $7 billion a year on cosmetics and services each year, according to a 2008 study by the YWCA. Luckily, the price of beauty can be trimmed when you replace salon treatments for do-it-yourself solutions that cost less than $10.

No matter how chic your outfit is, bad nails or hair will ruin it all.
— Emily Clark, personal shopper and stylist at Alberta Ferretti

Radiant Skin

Household items are a great option for cost-effective skin care, said Lauren Luke, a self-taught makeup artist who rose to fame with YouTube beauty tutorials.
"You can use honey with sugar and salt crystals for a great smelling home face mask. You can also make a yogurt face mask from fresh yogurt, which is great for the skin. Top it off with some cucumber sliced for each eye to soothe," said Luke, who recently released her line of cosmetics.
Most people spend their money on anti-aging creams, but Luke said they're not necessary. "As long as you keep up the daily moisturizing and wash make up off before bed properly, then you don't need to splurge too much on expensive creams," she said.
Avoid exposure to the sun to maintain healthy, young looking skin. Wear moisturizers and foundations with sun protection. They don't have to be expensive to be good, but they do have to be safe to keep skin looking young, she said.
A final skin tip: Drink plenty of water. It keeps toxins at bay, leading to clearer looking skin, Luke said.

Price:

Honey face mask $5

Yogurt face mask and cucumber $3

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Best beauty gadgets: Clarisonic, Silk’n, Chi, T3 and more

Last year—inspired by Hadley Freeman’s brilliant book The Meaning of Sunglasses: And a Guide to Almost All Things Fashionable—I wrote about Beauty Therapist Judgement. You know: it’s the well-meaning but mildly insulting evaluation of your skin, feet, nails, hair or whatever body part your beauty professional is treating—usually accompanied by some stupidly obvious advice about what you SHOULD be doing, such as drinking more water or using foot cream.
If you hate this kind of thing, as I do—and yet still require some high-tech beauty maintenance—then you’re probably a good candidate for one (or more) at-home beauty gadgets. Inspired by the devices used by dermatologists, hairdressers and other pros, you can now treat all kinds of beauty issues in the privacy of your own home, whether it’s removing unwanted hair, smoothing out your locks or giving yourself an anti-aging light therapy treatment. Sure, it might take a bit longer to get the results you would from a professional visit, but they’re definitely more affordable. Plus, you can maintain results yourself.
I’ve also gotta say: out of all the beauty swag I’ve tried and tested over the years, I freakin’ LOVE my beauty gadgets. They’ve changed my life and I’m really not kidding. Here’s the lowdown on which ones I recommend investing in—and then a few honourable mentions to consider.

Hair Removal Tips and Advice

Hair Removal Tips and Advice

Shaving Tips: Stop Knicks and Bleeding on Your Legs, Underarms,
and Bikini Area Will the Right Razor

How To Get A Close Shave

Whether you’re learning to shave for the first time as a young lady or you’ve been shaving for years, chances are you’re legs aren’t as smooth as you’d like them to be. There aren’t any incredibly secret or hidden tricks when it comes to attaining a close shave. It’s not difficult! All you must do is follow these simple safety hints and hair removal advice and before you know it you’ll learn how to get smooth and sexy legs, every time you shave.

Selecting the Perfect Razors for You

The first step you should take, before shaving your underarms, legs or bikini area is choosing a razor. It may sound like an easy task, but finding a razor that’s best for your body and skin can be a challenge. Some people prefer to use an electric razor while others like a ceramic or double edge straight razor. The best way to find out what works best for you is to experiment. Try each type of razor and see which one you feel most comfortable using. If you’re looking for a close shave, steer clear of disposable razors, unless you’re traveling. Whether you go with Venus or Gillette has less consequence than what type of razor you choose.

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Tired of Shaving Every Single Day?

Shaving every single day to keep away unwanted body hair takes time and effort.  And, even when you put in that time and effort, often your legs, underarms, and bikini area are still not as smooth as you’d like.  Professional laser hair removal treatments can be extremely costly, more than most people can afford.  What if there was a way to decrease the amount of unwanted hair, not only allowing you to shave more infrequently but also have smoother skin?  Thermal hair removal devices send a signal of heat to the hair, basically removing the hair and delaying regrowth.  Regular use of thermal hair removal will result in thinner, less coarse hair, ultimately requiring less shaving and maintenance.  And, by avoiding the irritation of shaving, you’ll have fewer ingrown hairs, pimples, or rashes to worry about.

Want to find out how to shave less and still have less unwanted body hair?

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Using a Lubricator

One of the vital components needed in attaining a shave free of knicks is lubrication. Many people are mistaken and think soap is a good way to prepare your legs for the shaving process. The truth is that soap can often dry out your skin, making you more prone to knicks, bleeding, ingrown hairs and bumps. Shaving cream or gel is often the easiest way to prepare your legs for the process and avoid a rash, unwanted stubble or missed hair growth.

After Shaving

Remember this warning; never leave the bathroom after shaving without moisturizing. It is vital you moisturize your legs after shaving them. After getting out of the shower or bath, be sure to grab some unscented body lotion and give your legs a good drink. Use unscented varieties because they’re easier on your open pores and won’t likely break you out in a razor rash. If you’re extremely sensitive, be sure to skip the lotion and go straight for a little baby oil. It will provide the moisture, without leaving you with red bumps. With oil, a little goes a long way!

Shaving Tips

The key to getting a good shave is following a good routine. Here are some other shaving tips that can help you get the close shave you desire.

• Wait until the end of your bath or shower to shave. It’s when the skin is most supple and the hairs are softer.
  
  
• Shave in the morning for a guarantee of smooth legs throughout the day.
  
  
• Don’t shave before hitting the beach or pool. If you need to shave for these events, do so the night before.
  
  
• Shaving your bikini line every day will help you avoid razor rash in that area.
  
  
• If you run out of shaving cream or gel, grab your hair conditioner instead. It works great as a lubricant for shaving and will leave your legs conditioned and smelling great.