Good health and fitness are necessary to look good and feel better. Basic health care information plus tips for maintaining good health.

Regular nail care helps us maintain healthy nails.  Healthy nails are beautiful and they help us perform daily tasks. Always moisturize after washing hands and apply nail polish occasionally to protect your nails.

Your make up foundation should match your skin tone. Try a small amount of a yellow based foundation and a small amount of pink based foundation to see which stays neutral.  Go with the neutral one. If you prefer a smooth even finish, you should use a foundation brush (a brush for foundation application).

Use gentle shampoos and condition your hair regularly. Always follow product instructions of use. Get hair soaking wet before applying shampoo. If your hair is dry don't shampoo too often. Rinse thoroughly. Apply conditioner to the ends of your hair only. If you want healthy and shiny hair condition your hair 1-2 times a week for half an hour. If you have heavy hair, use a light conditioner.

There are hundreds of new upper end perfumes introduced in the US every year. Not to mention hundreds are introduced in other countries each year also. No wonder it is confusing to find a scent that you like. With so many cologne and perfumes to choose from one can easily be overwhelmed.

As I made my way by NYC taxi from midtown to the meatpacking district I had only my imagination to draw upon and ponder what designs the Oribe team would be creating for the Diego Binetti show. Fortunately, I had done some research on past shows of his to at least get a taste of his style in general, which I found to be beautifully romantic and ultra feminine.

Have you ever seen photos of your favorite actress and noticed that she changes from a shorter hairstyle to a longer one seemingly overnight? Or goes from fine hair to a suddenly thick mane? The answer is pretty simple and no, it doesn’t involve some amazing new super diet supplement. Extensions are fast becoming main stream and you would be surprised at how many so called average Americans have them applied regularly in the salon.

Valentine's Day (DYI Nail Art)  Do It Yourself Nail Art by Michelle Phan using Band-Aids.

When it comes to our skin maintaining a radiant youthful appearance the most commonly talked about methods have traditionally been a healthy diet, plenty of H2O, proper cleansing and the application of the most up to the minute skincare products. These are a good foundation but there comes a time when a more aggressive approach is required. Luckily we happen to live in time where there are several resources available to the average person, some of which include Botox and Dysport. I have personally tried these methods with outstanding results, but to further explain the benefits of these treatments I spoke at length with Karron L. Power, M.D.,M.P.H. at the Laser Center of Marin and here is what she had to say.