Manly, yes, but I like it too. (Sorry, just couldn’t resist that, though I’m sure it dates me.) The clever folks at TLC Style’s How Stuff Works have an easy tutorial for making your own shaving cream. And it’s a … Read More...
DIY: Leopard Spot Hair
Ok, this is really more inspiration than DIY — and for teens and 20-somethings — but I love the idea of using chalk and I love that this is so out of the box. So, with no further ado, the … Read More...
Tutorial: Make Your Own Illuminator
If you want a really healthy glow this summer, try this super easy recipe from beauty guru Michelle Phan (via BellaSugar) to make your own illuminator. Fast and low cost, this should be on your summer to-do list. Get … Read More...
DIY: Impressionist Soap
Wow, what lovely soap. And it does remind me of an Impressionist painting. Anne-Marie, aka the Soap Queen, gives us the step by step tutorial to make these cold process beauties. She says a bit of patience is required, … Read More...
Tutorial: Pool-Friendly Shampoo
Summer heat means swimming pools which means chlorine and the dreaded “chlorine hair.” Don’t skip the pool, try this shampoo from the DIY Skincare/do it yourself skincare blog which uses coffee, among other things, to take the chlorine right out. … Read More...
DIY: All Natural Mouthwash
Listerine, be gone! Make your own mouthwash and know exactly what’s going in your mouth with every swig. AromaWeb has a fast, easy tutorial using very few ingredients.
Tutorial: Green Tea & Lavender Facial Scrub
The creative and resourceful folks at the Mountain Rose Blog have five great DIY recipes using green tea, including this lovely looking facial scrub using lavender, one of my favourites. Get all the great and healthy ideas here.
DIY: Caviar Manicure (!)
Love love love this idea, even though I don’t live a life where this kind of manicure would make sense. Still, tons of fun courtesy of the folks at Beautylish. (Oh, and huge savings over buying a retail kit!) … Read More...
Tutorial: Three-Color Mantra Swirl Soap
This soap definitely falls into the “far too pretty to use” category! Anne-Marie, aka The Soap Queen, walks us through how to make this stunning cold-process soap and thanks to clear directions, it’s easier than it looks. I promise … Read More...
Tutorial: Give Yourself a Summer Spa Pedicure
Everyone wants lovely feet in the summer, but why pay someone else when you can do it yourself? The great minds at Beautylish walk you through the steps including how to make the perfect foot scrub and soak. Try it … Read More...
DIY: Berry Lip Stain
Take advantage of berry season and make some lip stain. It’s all natural, easy and it tastes great too. The Beauty Department’s Kitchen Beautician gives you everything you need to know here. And don’t forget the blackberries!
DIY: Recipes for Bikini Wax
Timely, but potentially painful, so consider yourselves warned! Lesley Clayton of Good Lifestyle has an easy simple wax recipe but you’ll need to experiment with cooking time and application “technique.” Get the details here.
Tutorial: Rose Petal Salve
I don’t think this would last long in my house. Nicole from Live in Art shows us not only how to make rose petal oil — ok, she admits that step is kind of a labor of love — but … Read More...
Inspiration: Nail Art from France
The colors, the ideas, the art…meet Camille from Pshiiit.com, a French blog about nail art. It’s just a wow all around. Her tutorials are wonderful and use moving gifs to show every step. Find all the inspiration here (link … Read More...
Tutorial: Frost a Soap Cupcake!
High on the cute factor, cold process soap “cupcakes” need piles of frosting on top to look authentic. But it can be tricky to pipe CP frosting on top. Not any more, thanks to Amanda at the Lovin’ Soap blog’s … Read More...
DIY: “Vick’s Vapor” Shower Disks
If you’ve seen those ads for the Vick’s VapoRub shower disks
and wondered if they work, they do, says Sarah of Frugal by Choice, Cheap by Necessity. They clear out your sinuses while you’re showering, making colds feel better. … Read More...
Tutorial: Lemon Balm Lavender Bug Spray
Living in the woods in Northeastern United States, I know about bugs. They are everywhere here! So a chance to use something that does not smell like “Off” or contain deet is pretty exciting. Lynda at Bloom Bake Create came … Read More...
Tutorial: Peppermint Laundry Soap
I loathe the smell of commercial laundry detergent and try to find fragrance free when I can. But peppermint? Too perfect. And it’s easy, and made for High Efficiency (HE) machines. Heidi at Lightly Crunchy shows you how.
Tutorial: Make Your Own Lotions
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about lotions — and some things you didn’t even know you didn’t know — is right here in this fabulous tutorial + primer on making lotions. And the good news is, The Soap Queen… Read More...
Tutorial: Mango Citrus Body Butter
If you’re in need of serious dry skin repair, this recipe is for you. Stevie at Garden Therapy made this from the book A Green Guide to Natural Beauty and includes the recipe in her post. She gave this one … Read More...
