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It's a celeb favorite and the hottest thing to happen to nails in America since acrylics and gels. Minx nails are the latest rage, with stars like Beyonce and Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas all fans. So if it's good enough for Mrs Jay Z then I figured it was worth a shot. I went to Medusa in Edinburgh's Bread Street for the treatment and watched as my feet were transformed in about 40 Read more...

EL PASO -- Concerns about the economy might cause people to develop more furrowed brows and deeper worry lines, but the shaky times also have many searching for inexpensive ways to iron out those wrinkles. Dr. Herbert Nassour said the El Paso, Texas, area and the nation have seen a surge in patients interested in getting Botox cosmetic injections, which paralyze selected facial muscles for Read more...

Researchers in Scotland say cosmetic surgery to repair droopy eyelids -- blepharophlasty -- boosted quality of life of patients. Dr. Mrinal Supriya, Neil McCluney and Dr. Muhammad Shakeel, all of Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Aberdeen Scotland, presented their findings at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, in San Diego. The Read more...

Never tell a middle-aged man that his nose is drooping. Beyond the obvious metaphorical implications -- and resulting feelings of inadequacy -- it is just rude. Unless, of course, the person making the critique is an esthetician. I recently visited Venus By Desire, a Redondo Beach, Calif., "wellness center," in hopes of learning about the wonderful world of looking younger. Read more...

QUESTION: I am 45 years old and have crooked teeth. I am very conscious of this. A friend suggested that I see an orthodontist and that this problem could be sorted out by the use of braces. I thought that it was only children who could have their teeth straightened and that it was too late as an adult. Can you give me some details about this type of treatment, is it suitable for adults, does it Read more...

NEW YORK -- In this economy, we could probably all use a little pampering: a massage, a facial, a pedicure. Perhaps a nice soak in a hot whirlpool. The spa, new figures show, is one thing we're not giving up, even if it means opting for a cheaper experience and fewer treatments. In June, 46 percent of the 3,200 members of the International SPA Association reported an increase in the Read more...

CHICAGO -- For years, it was common practice for dentists to perform repeat root canals and other procedures to save teeth compromised by extensive decay, gum disease and bone loss. Today, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) said times have changed and patients should forego prolonged dental heroics to save failing teeth and replace them with long-lasting dental implants. Read more...

When Denise Reed turned 50, she was ready to make some changes. So on her birthday, the Ijamsville, Maryland, resident went to Studio She salon in Frederick for extensions -- for her hair and her eyelashes. Eyelash extensions enhance the length and fullness of eyelashes. The look was dramatic, Reed said, noting that her husband and son both noticed something different about her eyes. Read more...

You want thick, long lashes. Think Elizabeth Taylor in her glory, not Lady Gaga in her skivvies. You can change your look for a day, or make it last for weeks. Here are some options for more long-lasting lashes. Dr. Deborah Kerber of Resler-Kerber Optometry Inc., says that any kind of adhesive on or around your eyes is not ideal because of the possible allergic reactions. Also, when Read more...

Here's news to wipe the frown from your face. A new technology that uses radio-frequency waves to smooth brow wrinkles may last longer and cost less over the long run than Botox and is now available in a limited number of cities. At the same time, another treatment called Dysport (pronounced DIS sport), an injectable substance similar to Botox Cosmetic, has hit the market this month giving Read more...

A glorious grin is something we all know can take you far. But with so many products out there, it can be confusing to know how to keep your pearly whites shining brightly. Cosmetic dentist Dr. Justin Glaister has given us a mouthful of tips to improve your ivories. 1. Brush your teeth regularly. Whitening toothpastes can sometimes be a little abrasive, but are good for stain removal. Read more...

Nothing complements a pretty summer sandal like soft, smooth feet and polished toenails. And with pedicures, the process is half the fun, sitting in a massage chair in an air-conditioned salon getting your calves rubbed with scented lotion and your feet soaked in a warm tub. As good as a pedicure can make you look and feel, though, it's important to do some basic homework first to ensure that Read more...

Let's make this clear: There are few things better than a trip to the salon -- especially when it comes to hair color. But, with the economy the way it is, it's not always possible to head to the salon for hair, nails and other beauty treatments. So we've gathered some tips from beauty experts on how to get the most from your beauty treatments and how to do a few of those at home. Read more...

It's finally summer -- time to bare those legs. But what's the best way to make those legs (and other parts of the body) smooth and hair-free? There are two forms of temporary hair removal: Depilation, which gets rid of the hair at or above skin level, and epilation, which removes the whole hair from its root. Shaving is the most common form of depilation, while waxing is a popular Read more...

Attention aging baby boomers, 60ish single gentlemen, high-powered CEOs and laid-off professionals preparing for job interviews: The wait is over. Dysport, the new botulinum toxin product touted as a quicker, cheaper and longer-lasting way to banish wrinkles, has arrived. "People are excited. This is long-awaited," says Dr. Leslie Baumann, a Miami Beach dermatologist and University Read more...

Read -- and consider taking -- the open-toed shoe pledge. "Raise your big toes and repeat after me ... " So goes the start of the open-toe shoe pledge, which you may have received via e-mail for the past several springs. Among the rules, as a "member of the Cute Girl Sisterhood," is promising to "go polish-free or vow to keep the polish fresh, intact and Read more...

SYDNEY -- Australian men are increasingly opting for cosmetic procedures to cut back their need to shave, a doctor says, but there appears no move to ditch the razor altogether. Cosmetic Physicians Society of Australasia (CPSA) president Dr Mary Dingley said men were increasingly seeking the permanent removal by laser of hair from their face and neck. Reasons included allergies to shaving Read more...

For some people, getting a manicure or pedicure is a luxury that helps relieve stress. But it's also a ritual that can cause stress -- as well as disease and even death -- if cosmetologists and nail technicians haven't properly cleaned and sanitized their tools and stations. While Kentucky nail salons haven't seen the spread of diseases such as nail fungi, hepatitis, herpes and HIV that Read more...

The New York City health department is warning residents about the dangers of receiving body-enhancement injections of castor oil and other substances. Dr. Nathan Graber, director of the health department's environmental and occupational disease program, says the department has been notified of five cases in the past two years involving injections of various oils to the hips, thighs, breasts Read more...

When recession pressures Americans to cut back, one thing they cut less often is their hair. State and national trade organizations report that their members overall are seeing the results of such belt-tightening: customers going longer between haircuts and coloring appointments, others taking the do-it-yourself route, sharp declines in demand for services such as facials and massages, and an Read more...