Allison E.

Why You Should Condition Your Locks

The first modern hair conditioner was called Brilliantine (translates from French to grease) and was invented at the turn of the 20th century by a French perfumer. While conditioner has much the same function as it did back in the 1900s, the market ... Read >

The Top 5 Beach Friendly Hairstyles

Taking a trip to the beach requires some serious preparation. You have to pick your fave bathing suit and cover-up and make sure they match. Next is packing your beach bag, which means not forgetting the all-important sunscreen. And of course you ... Read >

Top 10 Vacation Essentials

If you're fortunate enough to be traveling to a tropical location this summer, or even a mini road trip to a nearby state, you don't want things to be ruined because you forgot to pack your favorite dress or comfortable pair of sandals. There are ce... Read >

Beach Body Bootcamp

June 21, 2010--that's right--the first day of summer. Why bring up summer when spring has only just sprung? Well, as summer inches closer, we are beginning to see racks of swim suits dangling before our eyes. Now it's time to confront all the com... Read >

Splashing Summer Swimsuits For Your Body Type

No, you don't have to take a double take. It is possible to find the right swimsuit for your body type! The first thing you have to remember though is that there are very few "perfect" bodies out there. Celebrities and models are far from the norm, ... Read >

8 Dos and Don'ts for Summer Weddings

Wedding season has officially begun, and whether you've been invited to 10 weddings or one, you're still going to need to put together an outfit. Things are a little trickier when you're not part of the bridal party because you'll need to shop aroun... Read >

You Can Run a Marathon Too!: The Everybody's Guide to Running a Marathon

On Saturday mornings, do you ever see people in spandex blowing past you as if their life depended on getting to wherever their final destination might be? These highly- disciplined people are usually runners. And no, they are not in a rush to be... Read >

5 Common Running Mistakes

Running should be an enjoyable and stress-free activity. Many runners experience pain and discomfort because of wrong gear, form, and hydration. Read about the most common mistakes made by runners and how to fix them! Shoes Many runners have ... Read >

The Best Cardio Workout Ever!

For a long time, health and fitness fanatics have gone back and forth on whether a high- or low-intensity cardio workout is the quickest way to blasting away excess fat. Originally, it was thought that the best way to burn fat was to perform low-in... Read >

Top 10 Summer Fashion Trends

Lucky for us ladies whose fashion style is more relaxed, this summer season is the one we've been waiting for. The latest summer trends don't involve killer stilettos or tiny skirts, and we're thankful! During the next several months, comfortable ... Read >

6 Essential Camping Safety Tips

Summer is the perfect time to pack a sleeping bag, pitch a tent, and thrust yourself into the great outdoors. But the great outdoors is often a lot more dangerous than the great indoors. Here are some tips to follow to ensure that you have a safe,... Read >

5 Reasons to Start Running Now!

You know you should be doing it, it's easy, requires minimal equipment and you know it's good for you. But for some reason you just cant' bring yourself to hit the pavement. Running is known to have both physical and psychological benefits. Even ... Read >

The 10 Best Energy Boosting Tips

Picture this. It's around 3 p.m. and you still have two more hours left of work. You feel your eyelids drooping and the computer screen starts to blur. You feel your head get lighter and lighter when suddenly…you feel a tap at your shoulder. It's ... Read >

Skin Match: The App That Every Woman Should Have

If you're an app fiend, then chances are your smart phone is loaded with all kinds of life-saving applications such as Urban Spoon, Pandora and ShoZu. Who would've ever guessed that the original large, clunky cell phone would have turned into such ... Read >

The Bald Truth: 9 Facts about Male-Pattern Baldness

We wish it was a myth, but the truth is that male-pattern baldness is real and affects two out of three men in America, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Also called common baldness, or to be more scientific, androgenetic alopecia,... Read >