Natural Beauty

Top Nail Polishes
by Valerie Gladstone
The following polishes look good, don't crack, and last more than a week. They are all available in drugstores, Sephora shops, or online at Sephora.com . Now I'm waiting for...READ MORE

Makeup Tricks
by Valerie Gladstone
We all discover tricks on our own such as covering a red patch of skin with concealer or finding a cosmetic designed for one use that works well for another,...READ MORE

Cellulite
by Valerie Gladstone
I don't know what bothers women more--wrinkles or cellulite--but I do know they can become a preoccupation. Neither are going to disappear with a cream, so skip the products and...READ MORE

Wrinkles and Sugar
by Valerie Gladstone
While it might be easier to buy a jar of anti-wrinkle cream than cut Hagan Daaz out of your diet, eating less will do your skin a lot more good...READ MORE

An Expert's Shampoo and Conditioner Advice
by Valerie Gladstone
There's nobody I know more knowledgeable about how to handle hair than hair colorist Penny Errico-Nagar (Penred301@aol.com). Between her and my hair cutter Pepe Gomez, my hair is healthier and...READ MORE

Mascara: What You Need to Know
by Valerie Gladstone
What you need to know about mascara:...READ MORE

The Greening of Cosmetic Packaging
by Valerie Gladstone
What's so hard about seeking out products from companies that use green packaging? And wow, can it make a difference. First step is avoiding bottles made of eco-enemy number one:...READ MORE

Styles to Make You Look Slimmer
by Valerie Gladstone
While on your way to a new, slimmer you, it might be nice to create the illusion before you get there....READ MORE  |  COMMENTS (1)

Applying Foundation
by Valerie Gladstone
I don't know about you, but I see an awful lot of women who don't seem to know how to put on foundation. Maybe they get ready too fast in...READ MORE  |  COMMENTS (1)

Have a Beautiful Sleep
by Valerie Gladstone
I recently read a report from the BBC saying that researchers have shown that just 45 minutes of relaxing music before bedtime can make for a restful night. In a...READ MORE

Goat's Milk Cosmetics (Yes, Goat's Milk)
by Valerie Gladstone
I wouldn't have guessed either, except I do love goat cheese, and goats are very cute, so why wouldn't their milk be good for you. In fact, more of the...READ MORE

First Aid for Beauty Dilemmas
by Valerie Gladstone
You know when you catch a look of yourself in a mirror and see your eyeliner has traveled down to your cheek or you're all set to go meet a...READ MORE  |  COMMENTS (2)

Do You Want Shiny Hair?
by Valerie Gladstone
Who doesn't? That's why almost every hair product promises just that. While some actually might help, so will a few good habits. Try the following tips from top hair stylists,...READ MORE  |  COMMENTS (4)