Beauty & Health

Let’s just admit it: State College isn’t exactly a hair haven if you happen to have hair that needs a relaxer, a weave or a hot comb. Even though it may be tempting and seem easy to let your hair go a little, remember these four words: Gabby Douglas hair debate.

We’ve all seen the MTWRFSS brightly and largely labeled pill containers. Initially written off as intended for people 65 and older, these containers may be more helpful than you think.

Contouring is an easy way to add definition to the face and enhance different features, and it’s not just for the pros. With the right techniques and products, any girl can create a gorgeous makeup look that accents her natural beauty!

Consider these great, free fitness apps that are guaranteed to switch up your routine and raise your standard of a good workout. Put down that Ben and Jerry’s, ladies. It’s all about perspective.

Everyone seems to know typical yoga poses like sun salutation or downward facing dog. But add a little heat to that, and you’ve got the hottest (pun intended) new fitness trend: hot yoga.

Hairdressers lather, rinse, cut and dry our hair to look healthy and voluminous. But eventually over time, the tips of hair being to grow out and the dreaded split ends start to grow!

During the harsh winter months, keeping foundation in its place seems nearly impossible. Thankfully, though, the truth about keeping makeup under control comes out from under its rock – there are different kinds of foundations for each season!

While there are no official “gym etiquette” rules, some are just plain common sense.

Sometimes it seems like there’s one on every corner… and it’s not a Starbucks.

Tattoo parlors are popping up everywhere in every town to service anyone who’s looking for some permanent body art.

If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, her makeup bag is her sister.

Originally popularized by actresses like Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor, the red lip has earned its title as a classic makeup look.

Welcome to State College, where the weather is drastic and always unpredictable. Changing climates, along with living in close quarters and poor sleeping habits, surely doesn’t have much benefit on our immune systems.

This time of year, indulging in a long, hot shower or bath is a common guilty pleasure. But when you’re hogging the only shower in your apartment, constantly running late or causing your dorm-mates to get together to plot a not-so-nice end to your everlasting showers, it may be time to cut back a little.

We all know that mornings can be rough. It’s hard to capture that “morning glow” when you roll out of bed ten minutes before your 8 a.m. (…or 10 a.m.). Unfortunately, the victims of this early-morning grogginess are usually our eyes.

Holidays are full of celebrations and special occasions, which can only mean lots of dressing up. The perfect holiday look is all about glamour and shine! Silver and gold eye shadows are the perfect complement to any eye color this season. Get festive with these two easy, stunning makeup looks.

Formal season is upon us! And with all of the excitement over dresses, hair and nails, we sometimes forget to take care of the small feature that plays a big role in framing our faces: eyebrows.

Makeup can highlight features, but it can also mask or mar natural beauty. Before applying makeup or any other beauty products, your face needs to be properly prepped so skin can be healthy and blemish free. Valley has the steps to maintain a natural glow.

Finals week is headed our way in full force, but this semester, don’t let it get the best of you. As you begin organizing your schedule for studying, plan your diet as well. With high levels of stress and anxiety, eating healthy during is essential, especially when you can eat your way to success. Get grocery shopping done early and efficiently with Valley’s grocery list of finals food.

There’s no need to spend all of your money on expensive products and fancy beauty creams. All of your beauty quick-fixes can be found in your cabinet at home. Whether it’s smoothing dry skin, hiding split ends or thickening your eyelashes, you only need three products for a flawless beauty routine. Read on to find out what Vaseline, baby powder and olive oil can do for you.

Girls like me change the color of their nail polish every 3 days, habitually. They pick colors to match how they feel. But what happens when you get bored of the same bland colors? Sure, glitter can spice up your life a little bit, but we want more. Enter Nails Inc. Magnetic Nail Polish.