Category: Styling Tips

Good skin care doesn’t have to become complicated as you get older. At every age, the basics are similar: protect your skin from the sun, cleanse gently, moisturize, and choose products based on your individual skin concerns.

Age Range
Skin Care Focus

20s–30s
Sun protection, acne care, moisturizing

40s
Moisture, sun protection, fine lines and texture

50s
Hydration, dryness, changes in tone and texture

60s+
Gentle cleansing, richer moisture, daily sun protection

Skin changes differently for everyone, so age is only one factor. Skin type, sun exposure, medications, hormones, and individual concerns can all affect which products or treatments are appropriate.

As Mother’s Day approaches, husbands, children, grandchildren, and well-wishers of all stripes are scurrying to find the perfect present for mom. For busy moms, Mother’s Day may be little more than a reminder of the …

Easy date night hairstyles don’t have to require a lot of time or complicated styling. Beach waves, a loose twist, a sleek ponytail, a half-up style, and a topknot can all create a polished look while still being relatively simple to do at home.

Hairstyle
Best For

Beach waves
A soft, relaxed look

Loose twist
An easy updo with a romantic feel

Sleek ponytail
A simple, polished style

Half-up
Keeping hair away from the face while showing off length

Topknot
A quick updo for a more dressed-up look

Choose the style that works best with your hair length, texture, and the amount of time you have to get ready.

If thoughts of date night conjure images of your hair baking in a straightener or spending an hour with curlers in your hair, think again, because you’re doing it …

Even in the Pacific Northwest, summer sun can take a toll on your skin. A simple routine built around sun protection, moisturizing, and gentle skin care can help keep skin comfortable throughout warmer weather.

Summer Skin Tip
What to Do

Protect from UV rays
Use broad-spectrum, water-resistant SPF 30 or higher

Reapply sunscreen
Reapply about every two hours and after swimming or sweating

Exfoliate gently
Skip harsh scrubs, especially when skin is irritated or sunburned

Keep skin moisturized
Apply a moisturizer that works well for your skin type

Support skin overall
Pair good skin care with a balanced diet and healthy habits

Sunscreen is especially important during extended time outdoors. Shade, protective clothing, and sunglasses can provide additional protection alongside sunscreen.

Summer in Portland means longer days, warmer temperatures, and plenty of opportunities to get outside. After …

Waxing removes hair from the root, which means results can last a few weeks or longer before noticeable regrowth. It can be used on areas such as the legs, arms, underarms, face, and bikini area, making it a popular alternative to frequent shaving.

Benefit
What to Know

Longer-lasting results
Because hair is removed from the root, results generally last longer than shaving

Less frequent upkeep
You may be able to go a few weeks between waxing sessions

Works on many areas
Waxing can be used on both larger and smaller areas of the body

No daily razor routine
Waxing can reduce how often you need to think about hair removal

For waxing to work effectively, hair should generally be about ¼ to ¾ inch long. Waxing may cause temporary redness or irritation, and it should …

A Mother’s Day beauty refresh doesn’t have to involve a dramatic makeover. Simple ideas include trying a new makeup look, enjoying a facial, refreshing a manicure, or updating a haircut or hair color. The best choice depends on personal style, routine, and how much maintenance is desired.

Mother’s Day can be a fun opportunity for a little beauty and self-care. Simple updates can make it easier to try something new without committing to a complicated routine. Here are four beauty ideas to consider for Mother’s Day.

Subtle Makeup Changes

Massive makeovers will probably last no more than a few hours with busy moms. So don’t focus on giving mom an entirely new look. Instead, a few updates are all that’s in order. A foundation or skin …

Are you ready for Valentine’s Day? If you’re looking to get more glam into your style, use these makeup ideas to get the most out of your night.

Moms of little girls have it easy. There are lots of choices in clothes, hairstyles, and accessories to help your little fashionista or sporty sue or tiny princess find just the look she’s pining for.

But what about the boys? For decades it has been far tougher for a boy to express his personality through clothes or hairstyle. Just check out this modern hairstyling poster from the early 60s – not much choice between styles.

Luckily, boys these days aren’t relegated to the bowl cut or the Gomer Pyle. Read on for some of the hottest styles for boys heading back to school in 2013.

Spiky – A spiky cut works great for boys with straight, thick hair. This style …

Popular women’s hairstyles of the 1940s featured soft curls, waves, rolled sections, and structured updos. Bobby pins were commonly used to shape curls and add height, while many styles were designed to work with the hats that were fashionable during the decade. Bangs and longer hair were often curled, rolled, or pinned to create the polished silhouettes associated with 1940s beauty.

The Phagans name has a long history in beauty education and style. To celebrate Phagans’ 65th anniversary, we thought it would be fun to look back at hairstyles that were popular when the school was getting its start.

1940s hairstyles for women were the epitome of femininity. Their round, soft edges contributed to the curvy, soft image of women at that time. To achieve the …

Hair color glossing is a temporary color treatment designed to add shine and subtly refresh or adjust hair tone. Glosses can be clear for added shine or pigmented to deepen color, refresh faded tones, or help neutralize brassiness. Results are temporary, and how long a gloss lasts can vary based on the product used, hair condition, and at-home care.

Color glossing is a process that infuses your hair with semi-permanent color for a short period of time. Hair gloss treatments can leave the hair looking smoother, shinier, and more refreshed without creating a dramatic color change.

You can choose a pigmented gloss to slightly deepen hair color, adjust the tone, or tone down color or highlights that appear too brassy or bright. If you want added …

Peek-a-boo highlights in fashion colors give you work-friendly conservative color, but with enough splash for nightlife.