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Objects in the mirror may be dirtier than they appear. Shine them up with this routine from realsimple.com: Fixtures 1) Wipe down the towel racks, toilet-paper holder, hooks, and other fixtures. Wet a cloth with water, and squirt dish washing liquid onto it. 2) Work around wall mountings, if necessary. A wet toothbrush will do […]

If you have kids, you want to make sure they grow up fit and healthy. But you also know it’s hard to juggle work, family, and physical activity-for you alone, never mind for you and your kids. Setting a healthy example is a good start; research shows that parents who are physically active increase the […]

Have you ever wondered why your hairstyles don’t last? It could be that you need to strengthen your locks.  Here’s why strong hair holds hairstyles longer: Thick hair has more protein in its inner core than fine hair—it is this core that is responsible for making thick hair into strong hair. This extra thickness works […]

It’s inevitable. At some point during your exercise program your body will fail to respond to the exercise and diet that has guaranteed you results in the past. This state, know as “the plateau effect,” is your body hitting the proverbial wall. Strength increases dwindle; fat loss slows; lean muscle gains aren’t as apparent. Life […]

You’ve got questions? He’s got answers! Need advice? Send your questions to Terrance: girlworkonyou@aol.com Dear Gay Best Friend, I meet a guy leaving work one morning he offered me a ride since we were having an ice storm, his convo was great, we talked in his car for almost an hour, and we kissed. I […]

Transitioning from Winter to Spring can be complicated when it comes to your wardrobe. Mornings can often be 30 degrees, while afternoon temperatures can rise to 50 degrees or more. We, at the HB offices, often found ourselves lugging around our heavy coats instead of wearing them when midday hit and then rushing to put […]

You’ve got questions? He’s got answers! Need advice? Send your questions to Terrance: girlworkonyou@aol.com Dear Gay Best Friend, I’m 21 and in my first serious relationship ever. I saved myself for my BF and we’ve been dating almost 2 years and intimate for most of that time. Sorta. And that’s why I’m contacting you. Over […]

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Have you ever wondered why some people get physically sick in the days and weeks following a break-up? How come, when thinking about the moment the relationship ended, even if it wasn’t a long, passionate affair, but a seemingly relatively harmless casual fling, you can feel an urge to be violently ill? Personally, when I […]

Eric Daman, the costume designer behind the hit show “Gossip Girl,” has created his very own collection of prom dresses for retailer Charlotte Russe. Each of the 8 dresses is under $50 and, as explained by Daman himself, “offers something for every girl, every taste, shape and style.” As for how to style the affordable […]

Have you ever wondered how to achieve singer Janelle Monae’s signature pompadour hair do? I know I have.  For those of you who are unfamiliar with this style, a pompadour is a hairstyle that is big on top and close to the head on the sides. This style originated in the mid-eighteenth century and has […]

Try this sequence of neck and shoulder stretches that are demonstrated by Robin Downes of Yoga Flava during a recent appearance on Sistah Talk TV. These gentle exercises can help relieve muscle fatigue. You should do these every 1-2 hours. Excerpts from Sistah Talk Tv Show Original Air Date 1.8. 2011 and Robin Downes of […]