Allison E.'s Articles http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com 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 ... http://allisone.articlealley.com/why-you-should-condition-your-locks-1661172.html 19th July 2010 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 ... http://allisone.articlealley.com/the-top-5-beach-friendly-hairstyles-1661139.html 19th July 2010 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... http://allisone.articlealley.com/top-10-vacation-essentials-1661048.html 19th July 2010 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... http://allisone.articlealley.com/beach-body-bootcamp-1649217.html 12th July 2010 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, ... http://allisone.articlealley.com/splashing-summer-swimsuits-for-your-body-type-1649173.html 12th July 2010 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... http://allisone.articlealley.com/8-dos-and-donts-for-summer-weddings-1649022.html 12th July 2010 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... http://allisone.articlealley.com/you-can-run-a-marathon-too-the-everybodys-guide-to-running-a-marathon-1635822.html 05th July 2010 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 ... http://allisone.articlealley.com/5-common-running-mistakes-1621428.html 25th June 2010 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... http://allisone.articlealley.com/the-best-cardio-workout-ever-1621350.html 25th June 2010 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 ... http://allisone.articlealley.com/top-10-summer-fashion-trends-1621326.html 25th June 2010 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,... http://allisone.articlealley.com/6-essential-camping-safety-tips-1609493.html 20th June 2010 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 ... http://allisone.articlealley.com/5-reasons-to-start-running-now-1597206.html 11th June 2010 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 ... http://allisone.articlealley.com/the-10-best-energy-boosting-tips-1597194.html 11th June 2010 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 ... http://allisone.articlealley.com/skin-match-the-app-that-every-woman-should-have-1589324.html 07th June 2010 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,... http://allisone.articlealley.com/the-bald-truth-9-facts-about-malepattern-baldness-1589299.html 07th June 2010 Gyrokinesis: The Best Workout for All-Day Energy If you've been hearing a lot about Gyrokinesis, that's because it's versatile exercises and systematic relaxation techniques allow everyone from those beginning their fitness journey through highly-trained athletes to increase flexibility, stability... http://allisone.articlealley.com/gyrokinesis-the-best-workout-for-allday-energy-1576848.html 01st June 2010 All About Acupuncture Usually, when you say the word "acupuncture," people tend to cringe. Many people believe it is a strange and painful process where you are ruthlessly jabbed with needles. However, acupuncture has a very long and well-established history of heali... http://allisone.articlealley.com/all-about-acupuncture-1576534.html 01st June 2010 Fighting Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) During the winter when the days are short and temperatures cold, many suffer from a condition known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD is a type of depression that occurs at the same time each year, usually beginning in the fall and lasting through... http://allisone.articlealley.com/fighting-seasonal-affective-disorder-sad-1561455.html 21st May 2010 A Few Simple Swaps There are some foods that are just too tasty to eliminate from our diet, even if they aren't the healthiest choice. Finding healthier substitutions is one way to lessen the caloric blow to our bodies. No need to give up everything you love. 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Many perform crunch after crunch with no results. Instead of wasting your time on ab exercises that aren't working for you, follow this ab workout guide, do card... http://allisone.articlealley.com/articletitle-1540570.html 11th May 2010 6 Cardio Workout without the Gym Forget the workout--getting to the gym is the hard work! How many times have you put off your workout because you were too tired or just couldn't find the motivation to get moving? Well, the good news is that warmer weather leaves room for fewer excuses. ... http://allisone.articlealley.com/6-cardio-workout-without-the-gym-1528763.html 30th April 2010 How to Purchase the Right Athletic Shoes If you're in the market for a new pair of athletic shoes, you may have no clue where to go or even what to look for. There are so many places to shop and shoes to choose from, it's no wonder shoe shopping has become such a chore. Here's what you need to ... http://allisone.articlealley.com/how-to-purchase-the-right-athletic-shoes-1528650.html 30th April 2010