7 Summer Beauty Horrors

Friday, July 4th, 2008

Hot Weather Horror 7: Brassy Highlights
Those gorgeous golden highlights are turning brassy fast.
Prevent It: Highlighted hair that’s naturally medium brown or warm blonde is more likely to go coppery. Prevent brassy hues by covering hair with a hat or using styling aides to block the UV rays that cause that brassy color.
Damage Control: The best [...]

7 Summer Beauty Horrors

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

Hot Weather Horror 6: Razor Rash
You shaved your bikini line, but now you’ve got a nasty razor rash.
Prevent It: Opt for a gel when shaving, and let it sit on skin for a few minutes to soften the hair. Always shave in the direction of hair growth to minimize irritation.
Damage Control: Apply a 1% hydrocortisone [...]

7 Summer Beauty Horrors

Monday, June 30th, 2008

Hot Weather Horror 5: Frizzy Curls
The humidity has given you a frizzy ‘fro of epic proportions.
Prevent It: The key to avoiding the ‘fro is using a rich leave-in conditioner and keeping hair covered so it won’t expand as it dries.
Damage Control: If the frizz has already hit, wet your hands and run them over the [...]

7 Summer Beauty Horrors

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

Hot Weather Horror 4: Liquid Lipstick
You open your lipstick and get a melted mess.
Prevent It: If you’re heading to the beach with a cooler for drinks, toss your tube of lipstick in. Or, bring a pot of gloss or a tube with a wand so if it does melt, you can still use it. [...]

7 Summer Beauty Horrors

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

Hot Weather Horror 3: Blisters 
Those strappy sandals look hot, but a night out in them has left you limping from blisters.
 Prevent It: An ingenious product called Blister Block by Band-Aid keeps even the cutest shoes from rubbing. Foot powder also works in a pinch.
Damage Control: Sanitize a needle with alcohol and pop the blister [...]

7 Summer Beauty Horrors

Sunday, June 22nd, 2008

Hot Weather Horror 2: Sun-Damaged Polish
After two days in the sun, you pretty pastel nail polish has turned an ugly yellow.
Prevent It: Light pink and beige hues turn yellowish in the sun, to prevent discoloration use a clear top coat formulated to prevent UV rays from altering the color. Also, rub sunscreen over your [...]

7 Summer Beauty Horrors

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

 Hot Weather Horror 1: Sunglass Tan
You wore sunglasses for protection against the rays and now you’re sporting raccoon eyes.
Prevent It: Slather on the sunscreen! SPF 30 your entire face to reduce the amount of sun you’ll get throughout the day.
Damage Control: Use a foundation that matches your tanned skin, dab under the eyes [...]