Bikini waxing does have its advantages — if it didn’t, it’s unlikely anyone would ever brave the pain factor to try it. First off, because waxing tears hair right out at the root, it takes longer for the hair to grow back. The root lies well below the surface of the skin, and it may be two to three weeks or more before you notice a significant re-growth of hair. That’s certainly better than shaving and seeing stubble in a day or two. Additionally, there’s some evidence that the process of yanking the hair out may actually damage the follicles. …

Everyone loves a big piece of thirst-quenching watermelon on a hot day; it is so refreshing. I love watermelon and can easily eat a quarter of one in one sitting! 2. Watermelon is the lycopene leader among fresh fruits and vegetables. Deep red varieties of watermelon have replaced the tomato as the lycopene king. The red pigment — also found in apricots, pink grapefruit, and papaya — is an important antioxidant. It has been found to be helpful in reducing the risk of prostate, breast, and endometrial cancers, as well as lung and colon cancer. Lycopene’s ability to neutralize singlet …

Your body depends on water for survival. Did you know that water makes up more than half of your body weight? Every cell, tissue and organ in your body needs water to function correctly. For example, your body uses water to maintain its temperature, remove waste and lubricate joints. Water is essential for good health.

Brazilian Wax is no longer gender-specific! Now men can reap the benefits of longer-lasting hair removal. One of the most-touted benefits of waxing is that, unlike with shaving or tweezing, the waxed area will stay hair-free for weeks. When the hair does grow back, it’s generally finer and softer than before. Brazilian wax is performed by an extremely skillful professional. Many of our Estheticians are from Brazil, who has many years of experience in this field. You will feel the difference that experienced skills and techniques really do make. To perform a Brazilian wax your hair needs to be at …

In The Early 20th Century Some of the elements of the Spring Break tradition also go way back in the customs of American college students. Traveling to the coast or to the site of a mineral spring as a restorative cure for the rigors of academic life was common among the well-to-do set of American college students since the 19th century (if not earlier). In the early 20th century, the combination of the establishment of female collegiate alternatives to traditionally male-only universities and the invention of the car created “The Road Trip” as a mechanism among college students for the …