Beauty Crisis

Dark circles are often hereditary, which is a drag because it means you can't really prevent them, but luckily for us (and you!) we got experts to share their tips and tricks for treating and covering up dark under eye circles.

Do you have thick and curly hair that turns into a frizzy mess by the day's end? We consulted with the experts at Ouidad and salon professionals Lorraine Massey and Tommy Buckett to solve her curl conundrum.

Beauty crisis: My mom won't let me wear makeup like all my friends, and my face seems dull in comparison. What should I do to make my face stand out without makeup? "One of the greatest beauty assets that...

Beauty crisis: Is bleaching effective in curing dark knees? "Knees, elbows, and knuckles are high-impact areas of the body, and the skin overlying these joints often turns dark from the inflammation that goes along...

Sarah asks: "I have a hair type that's almost never addressed in magazines - relad hair! I'm African-American and Irish mid with naturally extremely frizzy and coarse hair, and because of the texture, and because it's relad it's really tough to replicate most of the styles in magazines. What do you recommend, style-wise, for girls with relad hair?"

Magee asks: What's a good way to cover up redness without breaking out my sensitive skin? Magee, we feel your pain. Having sensitive skin can make using mainstream products difficult, but there are some very effective regimens, made for your type of skin!

How to get your super-straight hair to keep a curl and what products to use to keep your ringlets bouncing for hours. We called some experts to help with your tress trouble!

So, after three trips to sunny California and one trip to sweltering Rome, I have (I'm embarrassed to admit this) a bit of a tan. I wore SPF 100+ the whole time though (I...

shunter87, you asked for a way to fade the dark marks left behind by acne on African-American skin, and we're happy to deliver! It's true that the after-effects of blemishes can sometimes be worse...

Sofia asks: "How can I get safely whiter teeth at home?"Good question! Everyone wants whiter teeth, but going in for a treatment at your dentist's office can be insanely pricey. Luckily, there's an abundance of...

Isabella asks: "I have very fair skin with visible facial redness that my doctor tells me is rosacea. I use foundation to even out my skintone, but I hate how heavy it looks and when...

Mae asks: "I have a scar on my knee and I am desperate to get rid of it! What should I do?" Here, some of our favorite makeup artists and dermatologists share their tips on...

Kelly asks: How can I get rid of back acne?    Nothing spoils the fun of stepping out in a cute new sundress or tank like back breakouts (also known as back-ne!). Spending months swaddled in...

Freckleface607, you and about two hundred other gals wanted to know the secret to preventing and treating back-ne (a horrible scourge, especially during the summer!). Here, some tips from celebrity dermatologist Dr. Jessica Wu:...

I got SO MANY emails about how to treat whiteheadsâ¿¿ Clearly they truly are a beauty crisis! Here's what dermatologist Dr. Katie Rodan suggests: * Apply warm compresses to area for about 5 minutes once...

After wading through about nine billion beauty crises that all you amazing loyal readers submitted on the web, I am happy to say the beauty team and I will finally be answering your questions! We'll...