Bro-tox: 300,000+ men got botox in 2011
Not to make light of the situation by making a cutesy name (Bro-tox, as ABC News is referring to botox for men), the amount of men that received cosmetic procedures has doubled in...
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LET’S GET OLD! Introducing The Aging Project: documentation of the human body
First, let me say to you all: HAPPY NEW YEAR! Alright, back to biz. For the first post of 2012, I’d like to introduce you to the launch of a project that I’ve...
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“The Beauty Myth” author Naomi Wolf addresses The Aging Myth
I had just finished a post on L’Oreal’s new anti-aging pill (claims to ward off grey hairs) and was feeling a little bummed and discouraged. So I was going through a long list...
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L’Oreal developing a (possibly dangerous) pill to prevent grey hair
Yes, L’Oreal is developing a pill that could ward off grey hairs in the future – that is, if you start taking it at least ten years before your projected “grey date.” Meaning,...
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Seeing beauty in all: over-40 nudes
Article written by Sharon Haywood of Adios Barbie In the summer of 2010 photographer Keith Seat gave life to the project “Seeing Beauty in All: Over-40 Nudes” based out of Washington, DC. He...
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Plastic surgery trends: face lifts and liposuction decline, breast implants and Botox on the rise over past decade
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons have released some new stats on the number of cosmetic procedures performed today versus 10 years ago. The New York Times is reporting that 13.1 million total...
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Should kids be wearing real makeup and push-up bras?
Time to head to the store to get a push-up bra and some make-up for your 8 year-old. Wait…what? That’s right. According to the latest trends in beauty and fashion, push-up bras and...
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World record holder for most cosmetic surgeries ever
As of this month, Cindy Jackson officially holds the Guinness World Record for most cosmetic surgery ever. In her desire to “just look better,” the 55-year-old is defying the aging process with over...
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Designer Jean Paul Gaultier on true beauty and embracing age
No woman wants to grow old. We dye our gray hairs and conceal wrinkles under makeup as an effort to hide the signs of aging. But instead of hiding or trying to fix...
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Must-read Guest Writer: Tumblr’s freshgypsy talks about women and self-abuse
I’m always saying that our Tumblr blog, which was a shot-in-the-dark-turned-gold, has led me to some amazing, ultra-inspiring people. One of these people is fellow Tumblr writer fresh gypsy, who was kind enough...
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