Articles by: Marcia Caster

Celebrity makeup artist Sam Fine schools us on tweaks that will take you from ordinary to gorgeous! It's time to step it up...

Cosmetic dermatologist Susan Evans, M.D. makes history today on Home Shopping Network. The launch of her Dr. Evans Cosmeceuticals Papaya Renewal skincare line makes her the first African-American doctor to sell her own line on the 24-hour shopping channel...

Long lashes have become the coveted beauty accessory. But let's face it, even back in the day, we knew the power of wink-worthy blinkers (hello, Diana Ross). Today our Hollywood starlets are lusting for NovaLash Eyelash Extensions. Beyonce, Gabrielle Union, Tatyana Ali and J.Lo all turn to these semi-permanent eyelash extensions for a glamorous makeover...

You think hair care isn't rocket science? Well you haven't tried Pantene. As you walk down the drugstore beauty aisles, you may notice their completely revamped line. It's serious business -- they took their new formula cues from NASA's "cutting edge technology." I learned a few months ago at the big launch event with celeb hairstylist Tippi Shorter that the new and improved collection was created to work with specific hair textures and to address certain style zappers. With names like Dry to Moisturized, Frizzy to Smooth and Breakage to Strength, it sounds tailor-made for our hair care concerns. But the real test is determining if it works on our natural hair (I had my doubts)...

Lipstick is back and we are loving it! Makeup artist extraordinaire Pat McGrath is the innovator behind the scenes at runway shows such as Dolce & Gabanna, Balenciaga and Prada. She creates the lip looks that we all follow! A little known fact is that she's also the creative force behind the scenes at P&G, which owns CoverGirl. Here she went through the CoverGirl arsenal to share her picks and tips on choosing the right hot lip shade for your skin tone...

Christina Madry was diagnosed with debilitating sickle cell at six months old. Last summer she was one of 10 patients who underwent a groundbreaking adult bone marrow transplant. Here is her triumphant story...

Get the scoop on five hair-friendly moves you can start today that will set you on your way to a healthy head of hair.

We asked. You answered! We wanted to know: What are the hair products that you can't live without? According to your overwhelming responses, here are the top ten picks that you rely on for head-turning hair!