Sephora Brand Nail Polish

All hair is dead. This isn't a value judgment -- it's just a fact. Hair is composed of protein cells that die before they ever see the light of day. Any claim that a product can nourish or permanently repair hair is false, because you can't revive a dead cell. The differences you see in your hair after shampooing and conditioning are purely cosmetic and short-lived. But don't despair -- there are lots of temporary fixes that work well. A hair shaft is composed of three concentric layers: the innermost layer is the medulla, which is not affected by hair care products or processes (and isn't even always present); the middle layer is the cortex (the pigment is located here), which can be modified somewhat by dyeing, bleaching, perming and straightening; and the outer layer is the cuticle, which comes into play on a daily basis. The cuticle is made up of tiny overlapping scales that protect the cortex. It's the condition of these scales that primarily determines whether or not y ...

Whether you love or hate socialite and reality TV star Paris Hilton, you've got to admit the woman has charisma. Most of her fame has been bestowed on her, after all, for just showing up and being herself. But in spite of having a complicated social life, Paris's personal style has evolved into something that is remarkably simple. And we commend her for it ‑- it's no small task to look carelessly glamorous when you have so much to choose from. Here, iVillage makeup artist Deborah Grayson gives us the lowdown on how to achieve Paris's enchanting, smoky eyes. Step 1: Begin with the eyes by lining the entire inner circumference (inner rims) of both the upper and lower eyelids with black eye pencil. Step 2: Using a black liquid liner with a narrow pointed brush, draw a strong line across the upper lash line, allowing it to widen gradually as you reach the outer edges. Step 3: At the midpoint of the lower lid, with the same black liquid liner, draw along the lower lash line, extendi ...