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Summer sunshine means glowing skin. More time outside means opportunities to burn, tan, dry out your skin in pool or ocean water, and that means this season is hard on your skin in its own way. So what can you do to be gentle on your skin and get that radiant summer glow? Here are our tips for glowing summer skin: Skip the tanning: We all know that UV rays are hard on the skin, so instead of hitting the tanning bed or tanning outside, try a gradual glow moisturizer or sunles

There's no denying that it's been hot here in the Illinois Valley the past few days, and it looks like the heat is set to continue! And if you're over the feeling of your hair sticking to the back of your neck and can't do one more day of leaving your hair down (or even half up-half down), then we're here to help. Check out these quick hairstyles for hot summer days: they are great for work, everyday, and can be dressed up for special occasions. Bun: It's a classic for a reas

You spent the time and money to get your hair colored at the salon, so of course you want it to last! Here are some ways to maintain your salon color at home and keep it from fading. How long your hair color typically lasts depends on what type of dye you or your stylist used (learn more here), but we'll assume you're using permanent dye for the sake of this post. Wait before you wash: Try not to wash your hair for 72 hours after your color treatment. This will give your hair

April 4 is Vitamin C Day, and while we often think of Vitamin C for immune health, it also offers many benefits for the hair, skin, and nails. ( Find a post about antioxidants in skincare here. ) Vitamin C benefits for the skin: Brightens and evens the skin tone: Vitamin C can inhibit melanin production, helping to fade brown spots and hyperpigmentation. It also brightens the skin tone, great for transitioning to spring and summer skincare. Boosts collagen production: Vitamin

Now that the weather is warming up and we're getting more sunshine each day, it's time to start thinking about transitioning your winter skincare to spring. During fall and winter, we focus on getting skin the extra hydration it needs. During the spring and summer, there is more moisture in the air, so your skin won't dry out as quickly. However, some skin conditions don't fare as well in the spring and summer, such as excess oil, hyperpigmentation, and sun sensitivity. Here'

Students are heading back to school and the nights are getting just a little bit cooler. Maybe you're already thinking about that first...

Summer Skincare Tips Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff to the summer season. Now that the holiday has come and gone, make sure your...