Articles for category: Beauty

Karla News

Maybelline XXL Mascara: Not as Great as Maybelline Great Lash

Maybelline XXL Mascara has been on the market for a little while now. If you’re not familiar with it, it’s a thick tube of mascara that is black on one end and white on the other. It comes with two formulas; the regular dark mascara and a white serum. When I first saw the commercial ...

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Create a Driftwood Sculpture

If you have ever walked along a riverbank or sea shore and seen a piece of driftwood that looked like art, did you wish you knew how to turn it into a driftwood sculpture? The process is easy and enjoyable, and there are a few ways to go about it, depending on the type of ...

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Five Reasons Why Looking Younger Than My Age Really Sucks

I turned 41 years old this past December, but I don’t look it. In fact, most people assume I’m in my mid to late 20s. Is that a good thing? Of course. In fact, a 2009 study done by the University of Southern Denmark found that looking younger than your age can mean a longer ...

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5 Recipes for Natural Facial Scrubs and Facial Masks

Your face is the most visible part of your body and that’s why everyone wants it to look exceptionally great. A trip to the spa or to the dermatologist can leave your skin looking absolutely flawless. The only problem with that is everyone wants flawless skin but not everyone can afford a trip to the ...

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A Girl like Me: A Mirror to Self-Hatred in the Black Community

In just seven minutes, the award-winning documentary “A Girl Like Me” tackles the controversial subject of self-hatred in the black community. What began as a school project for 16 year old Kiri Davis quickly turned into a disturbing yet honest look at the negative feelings many blacks(especially black teen girls) harbor regarding their skin, hair ...

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Tips for Styling Your Hair with Hair Gel

Today’s fast paced society doesn’t allow much time for hanging out in front of the mirror primping and preening to get your hair “just right.” Using hair gel is a great way to style your hair in a hurry while still looking pulled together and chic. Hair gel works on all different hair types including ...

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Winter Makeup Colors for Fair Skin

The winter and holiday season is a time of celebration, coming together with those closest to us, endless shopping sprees and socialization. It’s no surprise that most of us want to look our very best during this magical time of year. Creating a natural, stylish and attractive appearance during the winter can easily be achieved ...

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Top 20 Tips and Tricks for Healthy, Shiny Hair

Chances are, shiny and glossy hair is on your list of must-haves. Here are 20 of the top tips for getting (and keeping) shiny, healthy hair. Tip 20 – To Brush, or Not to Brush Never brush wet hair. Instead, use a wide-toothed comb which will reduce stress and damage to hair (hair is most ...