Back to School hair: simple at home hair color with U Color Italian demi color

8 Healthy Meals You Can Make in a Microwave

Before you dial-in your usual order of greasy Chinese take-out, try one of these tasty (and healthy!) microwave recipes

This is a TotalBeauty.com diet article After leaving the office, the last thing you want to do is slave away in your kitchen -- which is why your fridge is decorated with take-out menus and your freezer stocked with Lean Cuisines. But who has time for a home-cooked meal? Surely not you, right? Wrong. If you've got a microwave, you've got the only appliance you need for a quick and healthy meal. Just follow one of these easy recipes that you can actually nuke from scratch. Get recipes

Hi there gorgeous! Are you getting ready for back to school on a budget? If a salon visit isn't in your budget but you want to put a fresh gloss of color on your hair to add some oomph-try the affordable U Color by Umberto of Beverly Hills available at Target and Ulta. I love the smoosh packets that are literally mess and fool proof: simply wear the gloves, snip the tip, the smoosh onto your hair and continue smooshing the color into your hair to get it saturated. Let it set the appropriate time-and perhaps paint your toe nails in the meantime-then rinse and wah lah! Lovely! I have samples of 8.40 Topaz and 1.0 Natural Black-I'm thinking of weaving these colors with foils through my hair for a very bold Fall color look! Stay tuned! U Color is under $10.00 with lots of color selections available! Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!

Back to School skincare with Pro+Therapy MD: for moms going back to school!

8 Superfoods Your Diet Is Missing

Vitamin supplements aren't enough to support your junk food-filled diet. See the 8 superfoods you need for your healthiest body and skin now

This is a TotalBeauty.com diets article Popping a daily multivitamin every day isn't enough for a healthy, well-rounded diet (despite the fact that it's called 'multi'). Nutritionists say the best way to give your body what it needs is by eating nutrient-rich foods. But that doesn't mean you have to eat a truckload of salad every day. Instead, just add these eight superfoods to your usual meals. They'll help rev up your metabolism, slow the aging process, and give you healthier skin. Eat these now

Hi there sassy and beautiful moms who may be going back to school this Fall! There is no time like right now to make a choice for a new direction! You never know what will happen or where you will end up-so take the chance on yourself and invest in some school time for your family and career. If you need some skin care to help you get 'back to school' ready-try the newest from Pro+Therapy MD called emergence Cell Rejuvenation Complex. My sample is all gone-I used all of the super silky fast absorbing serum and my makeup wore wonderfully over it! Try some! Here are some details about the product and contact information too! Pro+Therapy MD introduces émergence Cell Rejuvenation Complex antiaging serum. The noncomedogenic, hypoallergenic formulation features Phyto Cell Tech swiss apple stem cells to support cellular turnover; Orsirtine, a rice extract that supports cell longevity and the natural DNA repair process; Vitasource, a root extract of Asian skullcap to encourage collagen synthesis; plus zeatin and kinetin to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Contact: 800.321.4576, www.protherapymd.com. Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!

2 perfumes you need now for 'Back to School' or the next weekend getwaway with Lisa Hoffman beauty

Say Goodbye to Dark Spots

Have unwanted brown spots? Get the tips you need to get rid of them for good

This is a TotalBeauty.com skin problems article No matter how religiously we slather on our sunscreen, come fall we always find a fresh batch of freckles and sunspots. But before you vow to never step foot outside again, see what dermatologist Deborah Jaliman tells us is the real reason for our hyperpigmentation. With her expert tips, you'll finally learn how to treat and prevent dark spots. Get even skin

Oh holy scent of all scents! Now as you know from reading the blog-I am a fragrance junkie. Ok, if you just got here let me be the first to tell you that I love fragrance and perfumes and I think they are the best accessory to any outfit and any circumstance.

If you have not met Lisa Hoffman Beauty and you have cable, watch www.hsn.com or you can look at the website www.lisahoffmanbeauty.com for a list of her products.

It has been some time since I have met a new scent and loved it so much! Now as I peruse the Lisa Hoffman Beauty website I see that there are fragrance jewelery! That you can literally wear a bracelet or earrings or necklace that are filled with scented beads.

I instantly wanted some French Clary Sage bracelets until I saw a photo of Lindsay Lohan wearing them. Then I decided to forgive her for being a train wreck while in a position to influence tween girls and still get some bracelets.

I think when it comes to Lindsay Lohan, that's what is most upsetting to me. Do what you want to your own self and life-but wait until you are out of the public eye. Many a young girl-saw the remakes of Disney classics such as Herbie and Freaky Friday, many teen girls love the movie Mean Girls and for them to watch Lindsay Lohan spiral into drunken drugged binges in the media is damaging to their self esteem.

Now I have to deal with the fact that she wears Lisa Hoffman Beauty French Clary Sage bracelets too?
Oh the horror!

Well-I love the scents. French Clary Sage perfume with it's crisp clean green smell for the morning and business meetings and then switch to Tunisian Neroli for after work, rendezvous and adventures after dark.

Both scents are amazing-and I highly suggest you get them or give them!
Enjoy this short video detailing my experience.

Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!

Back to School with Murad oil free sunscreen & Intensive C radiance peel

Got Dried-Out Summer Hair? You Need This First-Aid Kit

See the products and expert tips that'll help you get past any summer hair woe

This is a TotalBeauty.com hair care article From laying out by the pool to frolicking in the salty waves all summer, your hair probably took quite a beating -- and it shows. If you're left with tangled, frizzy, and dry hair, consider this your hair's ultimate first-aid kit. With these step-by-step tutorials and great product recommendations, you'll be able to restore your hair to its former shine and glory in no time. See tips

Hello gorgeous! Are you getting ready for back to school? Arizona starts in less than a week! Enjoy this short video demonstrating the new skin care from Murad that can help you look your best as you go back to school. The Age Proof suncare is for ladies who are entering their 30's-though the oil free sunscreen that is broad spectrum spf 30 could be for any oily acne prone skinned lady who wants good sun protection! The Environmental Shield Intensive C Radiance Peel is perfect for teens and up who want to have a spa treatment at home to exfoliate dead sun burned skin from the summer. Get your Murad online at http://www.murad.com or buy at Ulta and Sephora. Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!

Back to School with Avon Hawaiian Shores makeup & fragrance

21 Best and Worst Bronzers for Summer

Get that radiant, summer glow the safe way with one of these best bronzers. Just make sure to avoid the 5 worst

This is a TotalBeauty.com face makeup article Just because the doctor recommends avoiding UV rays doesn’t mean you should look like you're hiding out while everyone else is having fun in the sun. Our readers agree the safest and easiest way to your golden summer glow is with a bronzer. With a great self-tanner and these expert tips, you'll be a bronzed beauty in no time. But steer clear of the worst on this list, which readers say will make you look more like an Oompa Loompa than Jessica Alba. See picks

The Worst No. 5: Physicians Formula Healthy Wear SPF 50 Pressed Bronzer, $14.95

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.9

"It makes me look weird, sparkly, and orange tinted. Worst of all, after I use this bronzer, it makes me break out everywhere!"

The Worst No. 4: Chanel Soleil Tan De Chanel, $50

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.6

"Save your money. There are cheaper and better bronzers out there."

The Worst No. 3: E.L.F. All Over Color Stick, $1

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.3

"This product makes me look like I've got some serious frosty sheen on, which is not attractive."

Want to see the rest of the list? Click here!

Hello to August! In Arizona that means Back to School-or BTS for short. Yes, already! Kids start pretty early around here! I recently tried the samples sent by Avon for their new Hawaiian Shores collection. I tried the two shadow duos, petals bronzer, glimmersticks eyeliner and fragrance. I love it all! The Hawaiian Glow eye shadow duo is my favorite along with the fragrance. If you have a local Avon rep-call her! If you don't it is easy to find one on the website http://www.avon.com All of the products are under $20 and even under $10! Get your back to school look started now-or even some fresh color for a final summer getaway! Remember: you are beautiful! Thank you for visiting the blog and check back for promotions and beauty giveaways!