Amanda Furbeck
Amanda loves being a wife and mom. She is a writer, private piano teacher, cosmetologist, and church pianist. Amanda has played piano for 30 years, taught piano for 15, and spent a number of years in the makeup and beauty industry and is the Fashion Stylista for Lehigh Valley Family Magazine. She is currently pursuing an MDiv at Liberty Theological Seminary.
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Currently studying religion at Liberty University. Holds a B.A. in music, Eastern University, Cosmetology license, Metro Beauty Academy.Interests
music, beauty, makeup, fashion, Christianity, family, baby, communication, church, food allergies, prematurityMotto
Work like it all depends on you and pray like it all depends on God.Affiliations
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Beauty Guru: Real Confessions from a Real HairstylistFive hairstylist confessions you should know before you sit in the stylist's chair. -
Stay Cool and Still Look ProfessionalA few tips and tricks to look great at the office while staying cool and comfortable. -
Fashion for Now and Later: Wardrobe Staples That Will Be Trendy for Spring, Summer, and FallThree great wardrobe staples that will update your wardrobe without breaking your budget.
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Beauty Guru: A Few Fashion Notes for My Younger SelfA letter to myself in my teenage years on fashion and faux-pas. -
Beauty Guru: Style Your Hair in Easy, Soft Waves for Your DateAn easy how to guide to style your hair in soft, loose waves for your date. -
Makeup Trends for SpringTry these fabulous, fresh makeup trends for this spring. -
Spring Trend Forecast: Monochromatic, Geometric, and VibrantHere are the spring trends to try and treasure. -
Finding the Perfect JeanTips and trips for finding the perfect figure flattering jean. -
Do You Wash Your Hair Too Much?Do you overshampoo your hair? Here's how to tell. -
Spring Accessories You Need to Have Right NowAdd these accessories to your wardrobe to get ready for the spring trends. -
Beauty Guru: 3 Necessary New Year's Beauty ResolutionsMy top 3 beauty resolutions for the New Year: face, nails, and makeup bag. -
Wear White All Winter LongHow to wear white, even when its after Labor Day. -
Get Glowing Skin, Even in the WinterHow to help your skin look healthy and glowing in the winter. -
Give Your Hair a Great BlowoutHow to give yourself a salon quality blowout at home. -
Care for Dry, Cracked HandsTake care of your dry cracked hands so that they look and feel their best, even in the winter. -
Get Your Feet Ready for SpringSandal season will be here soon! Start getting your feet ready for spring now. -
Eyebrow Mistakes Anyone Might MakeWatch out for these terrible eyebrow mistakes.
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Worst Lipstick MistakesAvoid these six embarrassing lipstick mistakes and enjoy a beautiful smile.
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Why Does My Nail Polish Bubble?Find out what causes those bumpy bubbles in your nail polish and how to get a beautiful, smooth look instead.
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Why Doesn’t My Lipstick Look the Same on My Lips as it Does in the Tube?Understanding why lipstick doesn't look the same on your lips as it does in the tube, and what you can do about it.
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Best Places to Purchase Beauty ProductsA guide to which beauty products you should buy where.
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Winter Care for Oily SkinHow to take of your oily skin all winter long.
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How to Get Flawless Skin with Benefit's How to Look the Best at EverythingA guide to using Benefit's flawless face kit to get great looking skin.
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Caring for Dry Skin in the WinterHow to take care of your dry skin through the winter.
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Dealing with Keratosis PilarisTips for managing your KP.
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Super Beauty Finds at the SupermarketWhat beauty products to purchase from your local supermarket or grocery store.
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6 Worst Nail Polish MistakesHere are the top six worst nail polish mistakes and how to fix them.
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Get a Great New Start in Your Private Music Studio for the New YearTips and tricks on getting your studio closed out for the previous year and revived and recharged for the new year.
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Old Wives' Tales that Make Your Hair More BeautifulTry these old wives tales for some great hair advice.
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What You Need to Know About Fantasy Hair ColorsSome things to consider before trying out a fantasy hair color such as purple, blue, or green.
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Best Products for a Purple Smoky EyeThe best eye products to create a purple smoky eye, and how to apply them.
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Wash and Go Styles and Styling for Straight and Curly HairHow to wear and style your straight or curly hair fast.
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Makeup to Match Your Every MoodSimple makeup ideas to match up with how you're feeling.
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Easy Ideas to Enlarge Your EyesSimple makeup tricks to enlarge and enhance your beautiful eyes.
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Teaching Christmas Piano MusicTips and ideas to help your piano students learn Christmas music.
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Five Minutes to Look FabulousSimple steps to get your makeup ready in a rush.
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Save Money by Reinvigorating Old BootsSpruce up last year's old faithful boots to save money and still look stylish.
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Beauty Guru: My Christmas beauty wish listThree of my favorite beauty items that I hope Santa brings me for Christmas this year.
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Songs to Warm Your Soul: Five Favorite Christian SongsFive of my favorite Christian songs.
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My favorite hair tips and tricks from PinterestSix hair tips and tricks that I found on Pinterest.
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Fall is a Great Time for Fun in the Fair Weather in the Lehigh Valley, PaView the fall foliage and other beautiful sites in the Lehigh Valley, Pa.
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Create Your Own Halloween Hair Looks: Faux-Afros, Fake Dreads, Beehives, Faux-Bobs and 80's HairSimple steps to create fun and funky Halloween hairstyles to go with your costume.
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Audio A, Big Tent Revival, and Remedy Drive Make a Comeback to Christian MusicThese three great bands are making a great comeback on the Christian music scene.
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Beauty Guru: 10 easy steps to newsprint nail artNewsprint nail art is super simple, even a beginner can do it! Try these simple steps to great looking nails.
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How to get super straight hair even on rainy daysTips and tricks to get your lovely locks stick straight, even in bad weather.
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Fall Fashion and Style PredictionsWhat to wear for a totally fashionable fall.
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Create Your Own Great ManicuresEasy and simple ideas to create fun and beautiful manicures without a trip to the nail salon.
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Coffee and Tea Are Great for Your SkinDid you know you can apply coffee, tea, milk, and water to your skin? Find out why.
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Clear Up Acne Breakouts QuicklyTreatment ideas to quickly clear up pesky blemishes.
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What do you really need in your cosmetic bag?What makeup products to pack in your purse and what to leave behind in the bathroom.
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Change your eye shape with makeupHow to contour your eyes with the right makeup application.
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Simple ways to tweak your ponytailTry these three easy ideas to add interest and beauty to your ponytail.
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Beauty Guru: Feel stylish for fall with a modern pixie and messy black linerGet your look ready for fall fashion with a modern pixie hair cut and some messy black eye liner.
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How to Create Your Own Hymn Arrangement for Worship Service MusicA guide on how to create worship service music from a hymn.
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Blush and Bronzer Makeup TipsHow to apply blush and bronzer like the professionals do.
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Best Suncreens for Acne Prone SkinThe top sunscreens for acne prone skin.
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How to Look Great After You've Had a BabyHow to love your post-baby body and feel great about yourself.
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Get your skin ready for fallA look at how your skin and its needs change when fall weather approaches.
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Ways to get younger looking lipsThe keys to younger looking lips.
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Five Alternatives to Messy Black LinerFive fun alternatives to wearing the same-old messy black liner every day, like me.
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Best Liquid Foundations for Oily SkinThree of the best liquid foundations for oily skin.
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How to Apply Eye Makeup like a ProTips, techniques, and products to help you apply your eye makeup like a professional.
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Solutions for thinning hairThere are solutions available if your hair is getting thinner. Here are some options for you to explore.
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Blow dry your hair like a stylistEasy steps to blow drying your hair like the professionals do.
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Home hair color mistakes to avoidMistakes to avoid when you do your own hair color.
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Cosmetologist Tricks for Applying FoundationEasy makeup tricks to help you apply your foundation.
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Best Eye Makeup Products for FallA list of my favorite eye makeup beauty products for fall and where to find them.
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'The Church Pianist': A Solution for Busy Church PianistsWhat is "The Church Pianist" and how to use it.
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How hairstylists make hairstyling faster, easier, and betterTry these tricks from a hairstylist to make hairstyling easier, faster, and better.
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Best Brushes for Mineral Powder FoundationHow to choose the right brush to apply your powder foundation.
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How to flat iron like a proHow to flatiron your hair like the professionals do.
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Best shampoos for platinum and blond hairHere are the best shampoos to care for you blond or platinum blond hair.
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5 ways to wear your maxi dress in the fallMax out the wearable time of your maxi dress by adding layers to make it fashionable for fall as well as summer.
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5 flawless skin secrets from a beauty proThe simple steps and best kept secrets to getting your skin to look flawless.
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Tricks to prevent a hair disasterTips and tricks to help you prevent a hair disaster.
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Is your hair ready for back-to-school?Tips to get the best back-to-school hair.
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What causes hair damage?Every day, ordinary things that might be damaging your hair and what to do about them.Also published on:
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Guide to Beauty Bargains and Beauty FlopsHere are some of the best beauty bargains and a few flops that I have found while searching for the best in cosmetics.
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Eye Makeup for Eyeglass WearersHow to apply makeup for people who wear glasses.
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Tips for Looking Great in PicturesWith cameras everywhere, we are constantly getting our pictures taken. Here's how to look better in all your pictures, all the time.
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Top 10 Websites for Piano TeachersVisit my favorite websites for piano teachers for inspiration, education, and help.
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Chick-fil-A 'Appreciation Day' Scenes from Trexlertown, Pa.A surprising lack of controversy enveloped this family friendly restaurant in the heart of the Lehigh Valley.
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Make Your Eyes Look BiggerEasy steps to applying makeup to create bigger, more beautiful eyes.
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Top 5 beauty secrets from a pro for smudge-proof eye makeupTry these beauty secrets to keep your eye makeup beautiful and smudge-free.
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Beauty Guru: 3 summer beauty secrets to simplify, soften, and sweeten up your lookLook gorgeous even in the summer sun with these 3 summer beauty secrets from a beauty pro.
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8 Eyeliner Tricks for Defined EyesTry these eyeliner tricks for great looking eyes.
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Spring Clean Your Beauty StashHow to clean out your makeup stash.
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Easy Steps to Healthy SkinTry these tips and tricks to keep your skin looking and feeling healthy.
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5 secrets to healthy hairThese stylist secrets will help keep your hair healthy and beautiful.
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How to repair damaged hairHow to repair your hair after its been damaged.
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Care for freshly colored hairHow to care for your just-colored hair to keep it looking and feeling great.
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Going platinum blonde: What you need to knowWhat you need to know before deciding to become a platinum blonde.
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How to grow out a layered haircutHow to grow out those pesky layers in your hairstyle.
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Guide to Beautiful BrowsFollow this guide for great looking eyebrows.
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Easy and Dramatic Eye LooksThree high impact eye looks that are quick and easy to achieve.
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Care for Your Skin with Homemade Sugar ScrubsSimple directions to creating your own, customized sugar scrub.
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Look Younger with the Right Makeup ApplicationDoes your makeup age you, or make you look younger? Here's how to tell and what to do about it.
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Free Makeovers Aren't Really FreeWhat you need to know before you get a free makeover.
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Trend Watch: Opulent Fall FashionThe keys to this falls over-the-top trends.
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Tips for caring for gray hairHow to keep your gray hair looking its best.
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Fall hair trends: Rich, glamorous, and over the topHere's how to get fall's most glamorous hair.
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Hair Tips that Make You Look YoungerHair styling tips that will take years off of your face.
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How to Wear Fuchsia Lip ColorDifferent makeup looks to try with your favorite fuchsia lipcolor.
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Easy Ways to Change Up Your Makeup RoutineQuick and easy tricks to break out of your makeup rut and try something new without getting an entire makeover.
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How to Wear Bright Pink Eye ShadowA how to guide for wearing bright pink eye shadow.
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Care for color treated hair all summer longTips on keeping your hair color looking great in spite of the damaging summer sun.
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Color-blocking hair looks to try right nowColor blocking continues to be a great trend, so try it in your hair as well as your wardrobe. Here's how.
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Flat iron your hair without damageHow to get the straight hair you want without the damage.Also published on:
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Proper Care for Your Feet After You've Been to the BeachQuick tips to care for your feet after the hot sand, dirt, grime, and chipped polish have taken a toll on your pretty feet.
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Skin Care Tips for Working OutTake great care of your skin during and after your workout.
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Skin Care Tips for CampingHow to care for your skin while you're on a camping trip.
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Hair care while campingHow to manage your hair and your style while you are camping.Also published on:
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Post Beach Skin CareTips to prevent and treat skin care problems that occur due to vacation.
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iPad Apps for Music MinistryGreat apps for iPad to enhance your music ministry.
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Post-beach hair careTips and tricks to care for your hair after you've been to the beach.Also published on:
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My Beach Vacation MakeupMy paired down makeup routine for a trip to the beach.
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Easy, Beautiful Pregnancy StyleSimple ideas to help you look and feel pretty and fashionable during pregnancy.
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Easy Ideas to Enhance Your MakeupQuick and easy tips to help your makeup look more polished and beautiful.
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Guide to short and polished hairKeep your short hair style looking polished and beautiful with a few simple hair tricks.Also published on:
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Blow dry free hairstyles for summerGreat hairstyles that require no time under the hot hair dryer.Also published on:
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Make long hair look polishedTips and tricks to make your long hair look polished and beautiful.Also published on:
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Beauty Guru: Embarrassing summer beauty mistakesThree of my most embarrassing summer beauty mistakes.Also published on:
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Hairstyling to look thinnerHair suggestions that will help you look and feel thinner.Also published on:
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Help your fine hair hold an updoTechniques to help your fine hair keep your updo in place all day long.Also published on:
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Keep your hair frizz free all dayIdeas to help you keep the frizz at bay and hold your hairstyle all day.Also published on:
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Skin Fixes from Your PantryBasic remedies from your pantry to help with your acne and skin other problems.
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Why You Should Look Great Even when You Work at HomeI always like to look professional and put together, even when I'm home. Here's why.
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Skin Care Mistakes that Cause PimplesThe top ten skin mistakes that can cause acne and breakouts.
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Accessorize Your Summer StyleEasily add a little glam to your summer look with these fun ideas.
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Easy Ideas to Smooth Bumps and BulgesLook slimmer and more svelte with these easy ideas.
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How to Get Thicker, Fuller EyelashesIdeas and products to help you achieve thicker, fuller eyelashes.
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Avoid these summer hair mistakesDon't commit these summer hair mistakes for healthier, more beautiful hair.Also published on:
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Disguise a Popped PimpleSimple tips to hide unsightly broken blemishes,
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Guide to Office Makeup TouchupsTouching up your makeup before you leave the office.
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The Best Eyebrow WaxTips for getting the best eyebrow wax possible.
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Make the most of your thinning hairTips and tricks to make your thinning hair look and feel thicker and healthier.Also published on:
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5 hair rules you should never breakFive hair rules you should never break to have the healthiest hair possible.Also published on:
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Paint Your Toes on the GoEasy tips to painting your toes when you're on the go.
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Facial Contouring with Mineral Powder FoundationHow to contour your face with mineral powder foundation, blush, and bronzer.
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Great Summer Skin at Really Great PricesProducts to purchase from grocery stores and big box retailers to keep your skin looking great all summer long.
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Upcoming Eye Trends for Summer and FallA look at the hottest new trends in eye makeup.
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Beauty Guru: The top treasures in a cosmetologist's makeup bagTake a peek inside my makeup bag and find out what makeup 'must-haves' are making my handbag so heavy.Also published on:
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For Teachers: Making the Most of Your Music LessonsThe breakdown of what goes into a piano lesson.
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Tips to get the perfect haircutHow to achieve the perfect haircut.
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Why you must visit your hairstylist every 4 weeksIf you've ever wondered why you should visit the salon regularly, then you need to read this!
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Fun ways to wear hair extensionsA few different ways to try out hair extensions.
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Trends to Try or TossFour trends to try on or toss it - whichever you choose!
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4 Fashion Trends that Never Go Out of StyleKeep these classic pieces on hand for a great look anytime.
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Trend Alert: Sheer ClothingHow to tastefully incorporate sheer layers of clothing into your wardrobe.
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Hair color rules you need to knowWhat you need to know to make informed hair color decisions.
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Healthier hair in two weeksHow you can get on your way to healthier hair in two weeks or less.
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5 reasons not to color your hair blackWhy you shouldn't color your hair black.
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How to Apply Mineral Powder FoundationTips and tricks to help you apply your mineral powder foundation.
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Easy, At-Home Pedicures for Sweet Looking FeetAn easy and relaxing method to giving yourself a pedicure.
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What's in Mineral Makeup?Five key ingredients in mineral makeup. Which ones are safe, and which ones should you avoid?
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The perfect hairstyle for the beachHitting the beach soon? Here are few simple, stylish hairstyles.
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What is the most flattering hairstyle?What is the one perfect hairstyle?
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Fixes for the most common highlight mistakesSimple fixes for the most common problems that happen with hair highlighting.
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Worst Eye Shadow MistakesAvoid these common eye shadow pitfalls.
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Fast Eyeliner FixesTry these eyeliner tricks to keep your liner looking its best.
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Avoid These Summer Wardrobe MistakesSummer wardrobe mistakes that you will want to have.
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Highlights for your hairstyleHow to get the right highlights to go with your particular haircut and style.
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How to avoid hair color mishapsWhat to do to prevent hair color mishaps from happening.
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Best ways to keep your hair color from fading in the summer sunHow to keep your hair color from looking drab after spending time in the sun.
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Look Rested when You're NotTips and tricks to help you look rested even when you don't feel it.
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Wedding Music Made SimpleEasy guidelines to help you choose your wedding service music.
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Hair chalking how-toSimple, easy-to-follow steps to try out the hair chalking trend.
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Care for curly hairTips to get the most out of your curls.
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How to protect your hair from chlorine buildupSimple steps to save your hair from chlorine buildup.
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Sultry Summer Hair and MakeupHow to wear tangerine lips, bronze eyes, and big big hair.
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Solutions for Summer AcneHow to prevent and treat summer acne.
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Easy Summer StyleSimple summer styles that anyone can wear.
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Fake Glowing Skin FastA few ways to fake a great tan or glowing skin.
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Fun Styles to Try This SummerSummer fashion for the bold - and for those who wish they were.
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You Can Wear Brightly Colored JeansHow to wear the summer trend, brightly colored jeans.
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Fast fixes for split endsTemporary fixes to control split ends until you can see a stylist for a trim.
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Best color coverage for gray hairWhat options are available for coloring gray hair?
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Best tips for coarse, gray hairHow to care for your coarse or thinning gray hair.
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Get Your Legs Summer-ReadyTips to get your ready for shorts season.
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Solutions for Summer Skin ProblemsKeep your skin looking great all summer long.
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Look Better with Bad AllergiesHow to look your best even when your allergies are at their worst.
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Summer solutions for fine, thin hairHow to deal with the summer problems of fine, thin hair.
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Special care for color treated hairHow to care for your color treated hair.
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How to care for fine, thin hairTips and tricks to get the most volume and body from your fine, thin hair.
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Spring Beauty RulesWhich of these spring beauty rules will you follow, and which ones will you break?
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Five Ways to Wear Boyfriend JeansFive different ways to style your favorite pair of boyfriend jeans.
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How to Create an Ombre Lip LookSimple steps to creating a lip look that is lighter in the center and blends outward into darker colors.
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What I Wear on My FaceA quick description of the beauty products that I wear on a daily basis.
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Not so hot hairstyle trendsHairstyle trends that have run their course, and the best hair ideas to replace them.
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Great hairstyles for straight, fine hairMake the most of your fine, straight lock with these great hair styles.
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Summer hair problems solvedSolutions to the top three summer hair problems.
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Brighten Up Your Beauty for SpringSix ways to lighten, brighten, and refresh your look for spring.
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Ten Tips for Piano AccompanistsTips to help you improve your piano accompanying skills.
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10 Free Beauty Apps for Your iPadTen fun, free beauty apps to download onto your iPad and enjoy.
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Try these tips for beautiful prom hairTips, tricks, and style ideas to help you get ready for prom.