Samantha Beck

Clean and Clear claims that in one minute, its facial will detoxify, smooth and soften skin by using breakthrough technology that utilizes steam to cleanse the skin of impurities.

Sally Hansen has made a name for itself being the pioneer of nail care and the company outdid itself with its latest in nail care: Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Hard As Wrap nail polish.

If you have oily or combination skin, then Philosophy's Never Let Them See You Shine, an oil and shine control velvet touch primer, is the perfect beauty product that no woman or teen who suffer from ...

Maybelline touts their newly launched lip gloss as a beauty product for the most voluptuous lips ever, making lips look more than 30 percent fuller, making for a sexy, swollen pout.

Prom is the biggest social event of the year for teens, and half the fun is picking out the dress. But, girls, why go traditional when you can stand out and make a fashion statement by looking runway ...

This year's spring fashion is all about mixing and matching different styles, and pulling the look together by adding the right accessories. For example, soft, feminine pieces should be juxtaposed wit...

Aquafina's new skin care line delivers on its promise to quench skin's thirst by hydrating skin.

With so many different types of jeans, what's a girl to pair those denims with? Here's a guide to figure out what to wear with certain cuts of jeans, and which cuts will work for your body type.

No matter what kind of hair you have, with a little bit of know-how and the right hair products and tools, you can have hair so beautiful it looks like you just stepped out of the salon.

If you're like most women, you feel a little awkward before stripping down to be with your man. If you're insecure about the extra pounds, there are several things you can do to slim down and feel se...

Summer is all about being able to let loose and relax at any given time, so your hair should reflect that same attitude. From a messy bun to a braided coif, these summery 'dos will save you both time...

What could be better than waking up to shinier hair or softer heels? What about waking up to a clearer complexion? It's entirely possible just by getting some shut eye.

M&Ms are a staple in American culture, but how much does society about these bite-sized chocolates?

On the heels of the recent legalization of medicinal marijuana use for sick patients, Washington state is reevaluating how much pot a person can have in their possession, according to the Associated P...

A law that went into effect on July 2 allows New Mexican farmers to grow marijuana for medicinal uses and requires the state to oversee its production and distribution.

Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli is in talks with Swedish retail clothing chain H&M to design affordable, trendy clothes for young people.

A new study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that old antiques may pose health risks because mercury is often found in aged items.

Nail polish has several other uses besides being a nail protectant and an essential in a mani/pedi combo splurge. Nail polish can be a secret weapon in your household.

Shot glasses make great collectibles, whether it's used as a souvenir to commemorate a trip or a special occasion or night out. With their small sizes and easy mobility, it's hard to stop at just one...

The use of alternative medicine is either scoffed at or wholeheartedly endorsed by people who have used it. But are these alternative medical practices really worth it?

Buying a house can be the biggest investment you can make in your life. Why pay sky-high interest rates when having a good credit score can help you qualify for lower interest rates?

Interviews are stressful enough without having to worry about the actual sit-down part. From how to dress to how to act to how to verbalize your thoughts, here are the top ten flubs that will kill you...

Research out of England and Poland, in a joint study, suggest that women who had a good relationship with their fathers growing up, are more likely seek out a mate with similar traits and features.

Before you reach for ibuprofen or another pain reliever of your choice, try performing acupressure, an ancient Asian technique.

Running a household isn't easy. Here are some tips to make it simpler.

Instead of going out and spending a fortune on manicures and facials and other beauty procedures, you can drink your way to stronger nails any younger- and healthier looking skin.

WD-40 is the end-all, be-all solution. It can be used practically anywhere in the home. WD-40 has so many solutions that the marketers of the product have no problems advertising that on its packagi...

A homemaker's job is never done. Here are some more easy home solutions to make your life easier.

Life is incredibly busy, and it only going to get busier. What a girl-on-the-go needs is simple solutions that save time.

You don't need to be rich or famous to get a prenuptial agreement. As long as you have assets to protect, prenups are a practical idea for anyone getting married.

As temperatures go up, clothes tend to come off, so to speak. With steamy weather comes a change in the typical office attire. Do you know what types of clothes are appropriate for you to wear to wo...

While women are innately good multitaskers, sometimes it's just too hard to keep up. However, there are ways to strengthen your multitasking skills with the help of certain types of foods.

Fifteen million women in America are suffering from a little known disease called mitral valve prolapse syndrome (MVPS). And what's worse is that it is often misdiagnosed as something else, causing f...

It doesn't matter how long we ladies have been applying makeup or doing our hair, we still somehow manage to screw up every once in a while. Well, for every mess up, there is a solution.

Life is too busy to spend wasting time on small every-day dilemmas. Whether it's a case of a ring stuck on a finger or getting blood stains out of clothes, a woman-on-the-go has easy solutions that w...

Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese practice of balancing the Chinese concept of opposites, yin and yang. Applying the same concept to your bedroom, with only a few simple changes, you'll be able to chang...

Whether you're a homemaker or a full-time working mom, you don't have the time to spend taking care of an entire household. Here are some shortcuts to taking care some of life's common problems aroun...

If you're thinking about going under the knife for breast augmentation or breast reduction surgeries, reconsider. Your size may not be the problem. It could be your bra size.

Besides the powerful, immune system booster, vitamin C, that oranges contain, the brightly -colored produce can ward off acne, fight sickness and quell anxiety. That's one powerful fruit.

As women, our lives are hard enough without dealing fairly innocuous, but nonetheless annoying, events. Read on to find out six things you can do to make your day much simpler.

We all experience it-the dreaded mid-day crash. It's nestled in between lunch and quitting time at work. Instead of finishing out the day as a zombie, there are six ways you can boost your energy.

If you can't fathom spending so much money on a suit, consider all the mileage you can get out of one. There a multiple outfit possibilities-literally outfit for any occasion.

Wish you had plumper lips or more defined cheekbones? You can easily get them-without the use of a plastic surgeon. All it takes is a few makeup, hair and accessory tricks to bring out your eyes, ch...

Today, these relics of a sophisticated time gone by are very valuable collectibles. Many pocket watches were made in the mid-19th century so they are steeped in history which increases their worth.

In the advent of technology advances like electronic key cards, old-fashioned keys no longer had a use for opening doors to hotel rooms. Like any good collectible that is on the verge of extinction, ...

In today's world, a girl isn't complete without her purse by her side. Fifty and sixty years ago, women weren't any different. Purses from the '40s and '50s were new and exciting with designers taki...

Who would have thought that lamps made of Plexiglas-plastic-would still be around today as a popular antique collectible?

You know cereal boxes that advertise a special prize inside? Though primarily touted a kid's toy, these promo items are currently a hot collector's items.

Move over, bulletin board, cork and French-styled boards are fun, new ways to hang up paper mementos. And they're both very easy to create. So easy, that you can do it yourself.

Say good-bye to flab and hello to muscle. Use these easy steps to toning up your arms and legs so you can proudly show off your sexy limbs.

Want a creative way to organize a vacation, event or special occasion? Making a scrapbook is the perfect way to do so.

Summer is the perfect time to don a dress. Take advantage of the hot weather and heat things up even more by showing off what you got!

Once a girl reaches 18, she should start going to the gynecologist (earlier if she's sexually active). Here are a few things that you can expect on your very first visit.

In fact, it can lighten up a room's entire atmosphere with just a white piece or two. Follow along for some ideas on how you can utilize white in your home.

You don't have to be ultra girlie to like girlie things. But if you're looking to bring a little femininity to your wardrobe, here are the best pieces to look for.

Any age has its issues. Whether you're in your youthful twenties or in your golden sixties, you can look great at any age.

With warm weather comes a sense of renewal and rejuvenation in many people. Why not apply that feeling to your wardrobe?

Hollywood stars always look at the top of their games. They look beautiful, poised and perfect. It's not impossible to copy their looks or even that expensive. Just follow along their hottest beaut...

Once advised not to exercise, the estimated 20 million people in the U.S. suffering from peripheral neuropathy are now being encouraged to participate in low-impact exercise.

Eventually, you get sick of looking at the same four walls that enclose you and the same décor you picked out years ago. It's time for a change, and springtime is the perfect time to do it.

Who hasn't been envious of a celebrity's hairdo? Ever wonder how you can recreate the same look without shelling out some serious dough for a top-notch hair stylist? Well, you can, and it's a lot ea...

Cranberries often remind us of the holiday season: cranberry sauce and stringing dried cranberries on a Christmas tree are all part of the holiday festivities. However, this little fruit is more than ...

Getting regular pedicures at the local spa can put a huge dent in the wallet. Luckily, doing your own pedicure at home is relatively simple and inexpensive. Just follow six easy steps, and you'll prou...

If you have an older car that doesn't contain a CD player or want to update your stock CD player to include MP3 capabilities, personally installing a head unit in your car is quick, easy and fairly in...

For years we were encouraged to consume fish as a healthier alternative to red meat. Of course that was until doctors found evidence that certain types of fish contain high levels of mercury.

You don't have to pay a bundle at a spa to be pampered. You can easily do it yourself right from your very own home.

We all know that "milk does a body good," but engaging in the proper kind of exercise can drastically strengthen bones, too.

Ever wonder if your old favorite toy is worth anything today? If so, take a stroll down memory lane and find out if your past playthings are on the list.

You don't have to spend a fortune on your hair and makeup for prom when you can easily do it yourself with a few simple suggestions.

Summer is only two months, are you beach ready?

No more perusing thrift stores because you can find the hottest vintage clothing without leaving your home.

If you're tired of living in a cramped apartment, paying rent on something that you'll never own, but don't have enough money to invest in a house, buying a mobile home may be a good option for you.

Society is obsessed with looking like a bronzed god or goddess, but what most people don't know is that being a sun worshipper (or tanning bed slave) can get you killed.

Who hasn't had a beauty faux pas? Whether it's lipstick on the teeth or using a too bright (read: garish) eye shadow, we're all guilty of having a beauty crisis.

Prom is all about looking and feeling beautiful and confident. Start preparing for the most important social event of the school year no more than a week prior to the big day.

You've got the dress, the shoes, a pretty hairdo and a date, and you think you're ready for prom? Think again.

Dieting is hard enough without certain falsehoods standing between you and shedding some unwanted pounds. But could you actually be sabotaging your diet without even knowing it?

With spring in bloom and summer just around the corner, try adding some summer produce to your fruit bowl or vegetable drawer.

As much as Baby Einstein and Leap Frog advertise that their products will help enhance a young child's learning capabilities, emerging research suggests otherwise.

With high school graduations just on the horizon, it's time to start thinking about the best gifts to give a high school graduate who will begin college in the fall.

Women forgoing their careers in order to raise a family may discover that they've made a huge mistake according to Leslie Bennetts' new book, The Feminine Mistake.

The Freshman 15 is a concept associated with entering college. And it's not a myth. All those late nights, poor eating habits and stress can take a toll on the body, packing on some unwanted pounds.

Going away on vacation is easily the highlight of most everybody's summer, but packing efficiently and effectively for said trip can easily turn into a nightmare.

Ideally, health insurance should be able taking care of people, not making or keeping money. Unfortunately, health insurance companies have seemed to miss the concept of "health care."

Bridal showers of the new millennium aren't the same traditional bridal showers from the days when your mother was the bride-to-be. Give the customary bridal shower a makeover by using a special them...

Even though the distance may be less than ideal, that doesn't mean it has to interfere with the wedding planning. Whether the bride is living far from her bridesmaids or vice versa, nobody has to be ...

Whether you're in a dead-end job or a once invigorating career has since gone stale, workplace boredom is almost unavoidable. If you could do your job with your eyes closed, you may want to reevaluate...

Rabbits are as cute and furry as kittens and puppies, but despite their good socialization skills with other fellow rabbits, they don't always welcome the same attention from humans that cats and dogs...

While paying for college can be a cause for major stress and hair pulling, the benefits of a degree far outweigh the massive accrual of debt that comes with it.

Every girl pictures her wedding as the most important and perfect day of her life. Even the slightest of upsets in the planning of the big event can make a girl morph into bridezilla mode in less tim...

All around the country popular classes are being cut to make room for federally mandated classes because schools do not have enough money to keep both core classes and popular electives.

Shed your winter wardrobe and spring into the latest fashions by reading ahead.

In the age of expansive supermarket chains, is it possible for smaller, family-owned businesses to survive among conglomerate giants?

As the world's first refuge for raptor preservation, the bird conservatory works to "reverse negative attitudes toward predatory birds."

Handbags are a girl's other best friend, so it's no surprise that women want the best of the best. Whether it's Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Coach or Prada, a handbag is the best accessory a woman can...

With only 24 hours in a day, sleep is easily the necessity that most people sacrifice in order to accomplish other things.

So, even if your body doesn't feel vibrant and carefree, your face doesn't have to reflect it. Read ahead for six simple beauty tips to give your skin a healthy, bright glow.

Despite the notion that many Americans may or may not have about global warming, a panel of international scientists concluded that no matter how much humans try to contain global warming, it won't be...

Getting the perfect lingerie for your wedding night is usually the last thing on a bride's mind. But as the wedding night closes in, every future missus needs to look her best for that oh so special ...

Just as you're set to graduate from college, you think you've got it all figured out when you discover you haven't got a clue. Or even any job prospects.

Let's face it: as a woman, you're too busy with your career, family, friends and a love life to have to worry about finding the perfect facial product that will give you a healthy glow without making ...

If you're experiencing an academic burnout or unsure as to what to do next, read on for some advice on how to take time off from school without sacrificing your future.

A couple of weeks into the New Year, you may be rethinking your steadfast resolution to eat healthier and perhaps lose weight.

"Happiness is elusive, but it always follows harmony."

Have you ever had the feeling that something was about to happen be it good or bad? What if that feeling came true?

You see rabbits at every pet shop. They're impossibly adorable with their playfulness. There's always at least one that catches your eye. With one twitch of his nose and touch of his velvety soft f...

In 1952, L. Ron Hubbard was quoted as saying "Scientology will decline, and become useless to man, on the day when it becomes the master of thinking."