Expert Beauty Tips

 

Do It Yourself


The economy took a big toll on our wallets this year leading women to take a DIY approach on beauty. What they found was that the results were similar to their expensive professional counterparts. And with the advances in technology – many common procedures like coloring your hair or whitening your teeth … now take little skill and virtually no time commitment!

So let's take a look at some of the best kept DIY beauty secrets out there.

  • At-home hair color has become brilliant with fool-proof formulas and can take you as little as ten minutes. Before you start though, consider the season and your skin tone – winter is always a great time to experiment with a darker color, but you want to choose a color that's going to complement your skin tone. If you're fair, try caramel or deep auburn brown shades. Also, look for formulas that contain low ammonia and rich oils – these are staples for super shine and little damage.
  • Another area we're always looking to improve is our smile. There's no need for expensive appointments and procedures. At-home whitening kits can be a great substitution and provide the same results without the commitment. For example, the REMBRANDT® DEEPLY WHITE® 2 Hour Whitening Kit only takes 2 hours from start to finish. It's the #1 pharmacist recommended whitening kit and has the same enamel safe formula dentist's use. I like to use the kit during the evening, by the time your favorite movie is over, you can hop off the couch with a brighter, whiter smile.
  • Finally, show off that smile with perfectly plump lips. No need for any professional procedure, you can get this look by simply wetting a toothbrush and gently brushing your lips for about a minute to exfoliate and remove any dry flakes. Next, apply a lip-plumping product with an ingredient like hyaluronic acid to fill fine lip lines and create your perfect, picture-ready, smile. Lastly, layer with a bright, moisturizing gloss like Neutrogena MoistureShine. Use a blue-based one like I have here to further brighten your smile.
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