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These Jersey girls have inspired many to try the teased look!

Seven Steps to Get Teased Hair!

Popular TV shows, including Jersey Shore and Jerseylicious, have made big hair popular in today’s society. Have you ever wondered how you could obtain this look? I’m going to take you thorough step by step directions on how to create the “teased but tame” look. What you are going to need: 1)      Teasing brush 2)     

Posted in Hair Care by / August 15th, 2011 / No Comments » Read More
Waxing is an easy way to remove unwanted hairs!

Wax On, Wax Off: The Basics of Waxing

As bikini season is still in full swing, waxing is still as important as ever. Although bikini waxing is a popular service there are many different types of waxing services that you can receive. Waxing is done when a salon technician uses wax to remove unwanted fairs from a certain area of the body. The

Posted in Skin Care by / August 9th, 2011 / No Comments » Read More
Feather Extensions

Heads Will Turn: New Hair Accessory Trends

These days hair styles and trends are not as limited as they used to be. We are now seeing accessories becoming a major part in any hair do! Whether these accessories range from permanent to interchangeable, you are able to decide! All of the trends listed below, are what’s hot now and will help you

Posted in Hair Care by / August 1st, 2011 / No Comments » Read More
Biking can be a fun and fulfilling way to exercise!

Cycling the Day Away!

As gas prices continuously rise, more and more people are using bicycles as a means of transportation, but many people are using biking as a form of exercise as well. With the Tour de France coming to a close, people’s interest in bicycles and cycling has increased. My boyfriend is obssessed with the Tour de

Posted in Workouts by / July 18th, 2011 / No Comments » Read More
Bikram Yoga isn't as easy as you think!

Sweating with the Yogi’s: Bikram Yoga

Bikram Yoga, also called Hot Yoga, is a 90 minute yoga class consisting of 26 poses in 103 degree heat! When I heard about Bikram Yoga, I thought “Hey, how hard could this be?”, I was physically fit and used to regular yoga classes. Little did I know that I would soon face one of

Posted in Uncategorized by / July 11th, 2011 / No Comments » Read More

Stress Management: The Key to Staying Calm!

Stress is something that is a part of my life on a day to day basis. I am a college student, who works, is on three executive boards of clubs, mentors and attempts to keep a high GPA. Sometimes when I think about all of the things that I must accomplish in a single week,

Posted in Pilates, Yoga by / July 4th, 2011 / No Comments » Read More
Using Wii Fit to Stay in Shape

Wii! A Fun New Way to Lose Weight!

When I think about video games/game consoles, I think of young teenage boys staying up all night to kill zombies or other creatures but after receiving a Wii for Christmas, I have a new perspective on video games. Although I was somewhat apprehensive about what I was going to do with the Wii (as I

Posted in Workouts, Yoga by / June 27th, 2011 / No Comments » Read More
Woman Meditating

How to Become a More Healthier You!

It’s a common misconception that being healthy just means having good physical health (dealing with the body), but in reality health deals with both the emotional and spiritual side of the body as well. When a person is able to apply good choices to their lifestyle, whether that be the food that they eat or

Posted in Yoga by / June 20th, 2011 / 1 Comment » Read More
Pilates Class at Verve 360

Gaining Muscle Power with Pilates

Happy Monday! Pilates, like yoga, is an exercise program that has become increasingly popular in the exercise world. Created by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century, this German program combines not only stretching but muscle control and strengthening. When I was attending a pre-professional ballet school, Pilates became a supplement in my workout routine.

Posted in Pilates by / June 13th, 2011 / No Comments » Read More
Yoga helps every part of the body!

The Benefits and Power of OMMMMM!

Yoga is best known for giving participants stress relief, but yoga does much more than just relax you! When practicing yoga for up to 45 minutes a day, participants can see changes in the amount of time that it takes them to fall asleep! In addition to this, most yoga participants report feeling more refreshed

Posted in Workouts, Yoga by / June 6th, 2011 / No Comments » Read More
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