Beauty and Wellness by Shelly

12 Things A Massage Therapist Knows About You After An Hour

Sure, we expect massage therapists to ease muscle tension and help us work through injuries. But that hour on the table reveals a lot more than just the stress we've asked them to soothe. We talked to a few massage therapists to find out just how much they can tell about us and our health. MORE: The 1-Minute Neck Massage

Tragus Piercing: Everything You Want To Know

Plus some girls who've already done it and look amazing

Here’s How Much to Tip at the Nail Salon

Don't let a headache over how much to tip at the nail salon ruin the fun of getting your next manicure. We've done the math for you!

10 Ways to Annoy a Hairstylist

When you find an awesome stylist, you want to hold on to them. That means not annoying them. Here are 10 things people do to annoy their stylists.

See what researchers found when they tested a bottle of Fiji Water against a glass of tap water.

20 Beauty Mistakes You Didn't Know You Were Making

We all do it! We're not born knowing how to make the best out of our makeup and beauty products. Here is a list of beauty mistakes women make that nobody will tell you about-- things that age you, turn men off, and sometimes just make it look like you're trying too hard. I also think we spend too much time trying to follow beauty trends, when all along we look and feel our best just being ourselves.

20 Hottest Short Hairstyles for Older Women

Short hairstyle is cool for older people. You can get rid off all the claims the hairstyles are just for the cute teens. You can create a blunt one, flapper one

Short On Space in Your Nail Salon?

Beautifully display your most popular polishes without using precious space! Are you short on space in your nail salon? Don't worry - yo...

Things that Drive Customers Away from Nail Salons

Own a nail salon? Find out all the 'dont's' of customer experience. Technicians, general cleanliness, and even the smell. Learn how to enhance your business!

❄ How to Choose Anti-Aging Skin Care ❄

How to choose anti-aging skin care: See a skin care expert<br>The easiest way to choose the right anti-aging skin care for your skin is to consult an expert. Developing a relationship with a trusted esthetician can help you see major improvements in your skin and also prevent future damage<br>We asked our skin care experts to weigh in on how they choose the proper treatments and take home skin care for you:<br>"Research has shown that people in their 20's want to…

Building the Proper Skin Care Program

Trying to navigate the sea of skin care in drug stores, department stores, cosmetic counters, websites or books can leave you feeling overwhelmed by the seeming

Why, yes, the chemicals in nail salons are just as harmful as they smell

New study finds that VOCs in nail salons raise staff's cancer risk

Makeup With Built-in Skin Care Benefits

The battle between skin care and makeup can take a rest.

UV lamps at nail salons don't increase cancer risk

While the risk of developing skin cancer is known to be linked with exposure to ultraviolet light, it's been less clear whether the UV lamps used in nail salons might raise the risk of skin cancer. Now, a new study suggests these lamps don't increase skin cancer risk

The Five Worst Skin Care Products

Updated 9/7/14. As a licensed esthetician with 25+ years of hands-on experience working with clients (including celebrities), there are certain skin care products that simply do not enhance the results of your skin. In fact, they can be downright harmful to its … Continued

Is Your Skin Care Killing You?

The organic trend is here to stay, and it has even taken over the daily skin care routine of many people. This new push comes as no surprise with this trend’s emphasis on what is being put into ...

Learning the Basics of Good Skin Care

Healthy skin looks fresher, younger, and more vibrant, making proper skin care that much more beneficial. Here are the basics of good skin care.

Is your nail salon safe?

We offer some tips on what to look for before you get a manicure or pedicure.

Ayurveda skin care secrets you need to know

What the ancient skin-care science can do for you.

Don’t Ever Skip These Skin Care Steps

They're worth the extra 30 seconds in your skin care routine.