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You’ve prepped up big time for Holi. No reason not to, since you get to splash around in a crazy myriad of colors only once a year. But while you’re handpicking the whites from your overflowing wardrobe, your nails might feel a little left out. Time to pay ode to the most colorful day of our otherwise boring lives with vibrant pinkies. Not only are these Holi nail art ideas hassle-free, but they’ll also protect your talons from harmful, chemical-laden Holi colors. This DIY nail art is your cue to bring out that bottomless nail kitty ‘cause  Holi Hai! Here are the colorful nail art ideas for Holi: RAINBOW RIOT Ombre madness has taken over talon town and rightly so. Hands down the easiest way to dress up your nails, swear by this rainbow-inspired ombre nail art idea for Holi with the Faces Splash Nail Enamel . Pour the brightest shades of the range next to each other on a palette. After layering your cuticles with a protect...

We’ve long been a fan of wearing cologne rather than perfume for their more masculine, less floral scents, but the recent rush of unisex fragrances has done away with such arbitrary designations altogether. After all, who says scent has to be gendered? Shopping for a unisex fragrance is a liberating experience, as it does away with what you should like and focuses simply on what you do like. The only disadvantage is that you may find your partner swiping your scent.  What is it about a fragrance that strikes the senses as smelling traditionally more masculine or feminine? It's a question many brands are now asking. As the  gender-neutral beauty and grooming product space continues to grow , one area we're seeing some particularly cool innovations in is a unisex fragrance. While perfume and cologne have been traditionally marketed into gendered categories, more brands are embracing a gender-neutral or even genderless stance when formulating their fragrances. ...

Beauty Balms are multi-taskers that have taken it upon themselves to solve virtually every skin-related woe, without the added hassle of a face full-of-cosmetics. They minimize pores, conceal dark spots, even your skin tone and offer sheer coverage. Add to that broad-spectrum SPF, a surge of hydration, visible improvement in skin’s texture and even blurring fine lines. With all these benefits how do you settle? That’s precisely why we’re matching six of the most common concerns to the most potent formulas out there, so you can choose the best BB cream suitable for your skin! Concern 1: Oily Skin Constantly fighting the battle against oily skin but end up on the losing side when it comes to breakouts? Look for a formula that doesn’t clog your pores. Light-weight and non-greasy these will offer your face a luminous, non-oily finish. Top Picks: Essence All About Matt! Oil-Free Makeup and Colorbar Perfect Match BB Cream Concern 2: Ac...

Strand Savers To Rock Your World   You’ve probably tried everything from mousse to sprays to styling gel. Most women have an array of treatments and styling gels, not to speak of a plethora of shampoos and conditioners. But it’s time to cut the clutter and return to the five must-have hair care products that will never let you down. What’s more, the results will be amazing and you’ll never have a bad hair day again. Just glossy, healthy hair that sings. 1. Deep Conditioner After umpteen straightening perming, coloring and styling treatments your hair is in desperate need of some serious Tender Loving Care. Dry over treated, damaged hair needs a boost of intense moisturizing deep conditioning. “But I use a conditioner every time I shampoo!” you may well say. Deep conditioning is not to be confused with regular conditioners. If your hair is feeling unusually dry and coarse and split ends have become the bane of your life, it’s time to call in the big gu...