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1960s Hairstyle

By expertvillage

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Get a sassy go-go dancer look with the 1960's tease hairstyle. Learn how to do a tease hairstyle with a teasing comb in this free beauty video about hairstyles for medium length hair... more »

About '20s Costumes for Women

By Angela Atkinson

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The 1920s were a revolutionary time in many ways, including in the fashion world. The modesty displayed by earlier generations began to make way for more revealing styles, which were enhanced by over-the-top accessories like boas, feathers and ... more »

About Airbrush Makeup

By pearlofafrika

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Airbrush makeup is a special type of cosmetic applied with an air-operated machine. This type of makeup is sprayed through a wand or pen that is attached to an airbrush compressor. It is a very popular medium for models and movie stars whose ... more »

About Ancient Celtic Clothing

By Michael Hinckley

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One of the most widespread cultures in the pre-Roman period of Europe was the Celtic people. Consisting of tribal bands, their culture spread from the British Isles in the west to Anatolia in the east. It was their clothing that most separated ... more »

About Bad Hair Days

By Logan

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A bad hair day can strike without warning to even the most conscientious of hair stylists. Bad hair days have the power to ruin confidence by making you more self-conscious than normal. Doubts about your appearance can lead to clumsiness, awkward ... more »

About Ballerinas

By Mechele Pellebon

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Ballet is a 15th-century dance form, the ballerina its female star. Famous ballerinas are the grand dames of dance due to the sacrifice, commitment and hard work required to master the art form. More than tall and lithe dancers performing the ... more »

About Beer Bellies

By Robin Jessie-Green

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"Do fries come with that shake?" may not be what you want to hear in reference to your mid-section. The unsightly abdominal fat that protrudes from your physique is more than unaesthetic, it's unhealthy. Beer bellies are not created merely ... more »

About Belly-Button Piercings

By Hannah Rice Myers

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In the last ten years, piercings have gained widespread popularity. There is no part of the human body that is considered taboo when it comes to piercing. From ears to noses, tongues to navels or breasts to genitalia, there is almost nothing that ... more »

About Black Eyelashes

By Lea WhiteFeather

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As the story goes, actress Seena Owen was the first to wear false eyelashes in 1916 at the insistence of director D.W. Griffith. For his film, "Intolerance," Griffith was looking for the effect of eyelashes that noticeably stroked ... more »

About Blow Dryers

By ValerieDavid

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Both women and men have been using blow dryers for decades to quickly dry and style their hair. This small appliance is considered such a necessity to every day grooming that hotels have permanent blow dryers attached to the wall in every ... more »

About Blush

By Lea WhiteFeather

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Known as "rouge" before modern makeup came about in the early 20th century, blush was a popular makeup even prior to its availability at any shop or drugstore. Aside from using mulberries, strawberries and beets, women have also ... more »

About Body Acne

By Hannah Rice Myers

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Body acne affects millions of people worldwide. It is a skin condition that causes great embarrassment for those who suffer from it, leading to depression and withdrawing themselves from those around them. There are many misconceptions about its ... more »

About Body Hair

By Stevee LaDuke

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Body hair is a fact of life for everyone. Almost every person on the planet has to deal with some form of body hair, in all its various types and thicknesses. Some people have very fine body hair while some people have a covering of thick, coarse ... more »

About Breast Implants

By Mechele Pellebon

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With popular reality television shows like "Dr. 90210" and "The Swan" featuring women quickly transformed from small-breasted babes to buxom beauties, interest in breast implants is on the rise. According to the American Society of Plastic ... more »

About Cashmere Sweaters

By ValerieDavid

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Cashmere sweaters are made of a fine wool that is known for its softness and durability. Fine department stores and boutiques carry a range of cashmere sweater designs from vests to cardigans, V-necks to turtlenecks and stylish shrugs. Cashmere ... more »

About Celebrity Style

By Lea WhiteFeather

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Celebrities are trendsetters due to their high visibility. After all, an audience sees certain personalities repeatedly on TV, in magazines and on the silver screen, and even hears the same names on the radio. Even without an official ceremony ... more »

About Chunky Hair Highlights

By Love to Write

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Chunky highlights are patches of color that are placed into someone's hair in order to create a hairstyle and make a fashion statement. Typically done by a cosmetologist or professional hair colorist, chunky highlights add an element of drama to ... more »

About Claddagh Rings

By Nellie Day

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Claddagh rings can be both fashionable and meaningful. Though they're found in almost every jewelry store, they date back to sixteenth century Ireland, when they became an Irish symbol of love and friendship, while simultaneously conveying to ... more »

About Clip-On Earrings

By Mechele Pellebon

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Clip-on earrings are a relatively new jewelry phenomenon. Although jewelry crafted for pierced ears is one of the earliest forms of adornment for the body, clip-on earrings were invented for women in the early 1900s. As flappers and Hollywood ... more »

About Clothing Alteration

By Mechele Pellebon

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Whether used to contour and shape a couture garment or hem a basic pair of pants, clothing alterations are necessary to improve the quality of a garment. Your local neighborhood seamstress and the master tailor of a bespoke suit both provide ... more »

About Concealer

By Mechele Pellebon

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If you suffer from under eye circles or slight imperfections in your skin, the perfect concealer can hide these dark areas beautifully. More than a make-up artist's miracle blemish-covering secret agent, this powerful cosmetic can remove years of ... more »

About Dark Eye Circles

By Angela Atkinson

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Nearly everyone has experienced dark circles under their eyes at one time or another. Dark circles can be just a harmless side effect of allergies or sinus issues. In some cases, dark circles are an inherited trait. Rarely, dark circles under the ... more »

About Dress Shoes

By Mechele Pellebon

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Women's dress shoes are an essential style accessory for the modern wardrobe. Worn for special occasions and formal events, dress shoes are the high-heeled glamorous cousins of the casual athletic and work shoe. As the sparkling accessory to the ... more »

About Dressing to Looking Skinnier

By ValerieDavid

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Women have been using clothing to look skinnier throughout the history of fashion, from the extremes of corsets to the subtler control of structured jackets and vests. Personal shoppers, stylists, and fashion designers have careers devoted to ... more »

About Electric Razors

By Michael Arcand

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Electric razors have revolutionized the way men and women shave. Providing a safe and effective way to shave, these electronic adaptations of an essential grooming tool have come a long way since first introduced in the early twentieth century. ... more »

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