Have you ever wondered how celebrities and stars manage to maintain flawless skin for those countless close-ups, despite their hectic schedule? Worse still, they often spend their days in heavy make-up. Some days, I feel as though I’ve spent a lifetime seeking the answer to this riddle. Fortunately, actress Kerry Washington of the television show […]

Recently Yahoo! Shine caught up with Lucy Hale – she is one of the stars of ABC Family’s hit show, Pretty Little Liars – to get her tips on how to look awake even when you aren’t feeling so energetic. Living in Los Angeles, we all have fast paced full schedules which usually does not […]

For some celebrities, having the right look means continued success in the public eye. But at what cost? There have been some recent reports that Kim Kardashian is continuing to receive medical cosmetic treatments despite being pregnant. Elective (optional, not life- or health-saving) surgery during pregnancy is almost never recommended. That said, there are many […]

Los Angeles has long been famous as a major center of the beauty, fashion, and especially entertainment industries. The cities in Los Angeles and Orange Counties are frequently listed as having the most attractive people as well. With recent advances in facial plastic surgery and nonsurgical treatments, more and more people can look as young […]

Statistics show that more men are going under the knife. Facelifts for men grew a significant 14% in 2010! The majority of male fastest growing procedures are surgical. One reason for that may be the aging baby boomers are now ready for plastic surgery. “Minimally-invasive procedures such as Botox and soft tissue fillers work to […]

Ever since the invention of photography, we have been constantly bombarded with images of beautiful women with flawless skin most of us would kill for. However, behind all that glitz and glamour, every red carpet-walking celebrity has the help of a vital make up technique called “highlight and contour.” Highlighting and contouring is the master […]