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The celebrity hairstyles and makeup looks you loved from the Emmy Awards minus the hours of prep time. Big night-out plans: Check.  Read More →

Three additional strengths of the acne medication Solodyn (extended release minocycline) have been approved by the FDA. This brings the available strengths of this acne medication up to eight. Since the strength you need is determined by your weight, these additional strengths will allow doctors to be more precise in dosing Solodyn. … Read Full Post  Read More →

I watched a segment on 20/20 last night (I had TiVo’d it, so I’m not sure when it aired) called “Albinism: Caught Between Dark and Light.” It really pulled at my heart strings — especially the story of 15-year-old Angel Stillman, a girl with albinism who has had to transfer in and out of eight different schools since preschool due to being teased. All she desperately wants is to fit in and have at least one friend.... 

Get step-by-step instruction on how to easily transition your summer hair look into one that’s perfect for fall. The return of fall fills our hearts with joy because the arrival of crisp, beautiful weather means we also get to update our makeup bags and hairstyles. And luckily, the transitions (this year anyway) are simple. You can turn the beachy waves and messy-in-a-good-way braids and buns you’ve been wearing into more polished,... 

Whether you’re new to the “mommy” club or hoping to get cast in the next TLC reality show documenting the birth of your 27th child, you’re well aware that having a baby is a seriously exhausting business. You might get a few moments here or there to, oh, I don’t know, do something totally self-indulgent like shower but that’s about it. Your daily M.O. is bottles, binkies and bassinets, not beauty.  Read More →

Snag a little moment of bliss with simple ways to soothe your hands and body on the go. Whether your life is chaotic and out of control or calm, quiet and relaxing — we never give ourselves enough TLC. Especially since it’s in our nature to give to others, while forgetting about numero uno. That’s why we turned to — who else? The experts of soothing touch — massage therapists: Laura Meyers from Talisker Spa at Tuhaye... 

Did our Emmy makeup and hairstyle predictions come true? Are you over hearing about who was a fashion hit or total miss? While this post is somewhat Emmy-related — don’t worry — it’s very tangential.  Read More →

See which celebrity-endorsed perfumes our readers go gaga for and which ones make them gag. Perfume pop quiz: Who created the celebrity fragrance model? (Cue the “Jeopardy” theme song.) Give up? Answer: Elizabeth Taylor in 1988 (source). Yup. Nowadays, literally everyone and their mother has their own perfume (or line of beauty products), and you can’t pick up a magazine or drive down Sunset Blvd. without seeing a scantily clad... 

I do it. You probably do too. Even though we know we shouldn’t squeeze blemishes, sometimes it’s tough to stop yourself. So, why do we pop pimples ? I was curious enough about it to ask a dermatologist who is also a clinical psychologist this very question. Who better to provide some insights on why we feel the need to pop, pick, and squeeze our zits. … Read Full Post  Read More →

As you might have guessed, this isnt your typical office here at TotalBeauty.com. When award shows come up, there is no office poll concerning who will take home Best Actor in a Comedy for 50 bucks or a Subway sandwich gift card. The banter around our Sparkletts cooler is all about beauty — who will take home the golden gal for the best celebrity  Read More →

Who isn’t looking for a bargain? No, really. Whether it’s clothes, food, home stuff, beauty, etc. — we’re all hoping to somehow score a deal (Bed Bath & Beyond 20 percent off coupons, anyone?). So if you can get luxe hair and makeup looks for less, then why on earth would you pay more?  Read More →

Skin care secrets from real women with seriously perfect skin — see what they do (and don’t) to maintain their flawless faces. We know it’s possible to have perfect-looking skin. C’mon, havent we all seen it first hand? The woman next to you at the gym or that friend of yours who’s skin you can’t help but stare at over lunch? We obviously don’t all have it and naturally, when you don’t have something... 

I wasn’t a cheerleader. I was the chub-ette on the sideline with oily hair (see how to fight all sorts of embarrassing hair issues here) and a good sense of humor, but I do remember the cheer that got everyone in the bleachers all riled up:  Read More →

Miscellaneous Questions and Answers: So, are we saying that the baby wash is also equal to the purpose cleaner? And if so, is the baby wash also a replacement or a substitute for the face wash in the first step for the regimen? I’d actually like to hear from more of you on this. I don’t personally like baby wash, Purpose, or Clean & Clear because they are heavily scented. But if it’s …  Read More →