All my non-Asian friends think Asians have perfect hair — healthy, thick, sleek and shiny and most importantly, straight. While it’s definitely flattering, I know I’d be kidding myself if I thought I could just wake up to gorgeous-looking hair.
My hair has its quirks and needs as much care as anyone else. For one thing, my hair gets very oily quickly, so it’s a MUST that I wash my hair every day. Moreover, my hair tends to be flat on top so it lacks volume, while it’s wavy at the ends. …

You know, us girls are really lucky when it comes to reproductive health. Not only can we expect to have monthly surprises of PMS, periods and menstrual cramps, we also have the honor of going through the pain of childbirth. To add to that list is one of the greatest perks about being a girl — visiting the gynecologist every six months. Yup, fun times! So, it’s definitely not the most comfortable or exciting experience, but it’s still important that you see a gynecologist twice a year to make sure …

Whether you’re looking to lose weight or get in shape, Pilates offers a great combination of trimming and toning your body for a leaner, longer look. As someone who started taking Pilates classes two months ago, it has helped me tremendously with toning my muscles and improving my posture.
The great thing about Pilates is that it’s meant to create lean muscle – not bulk. So for many girls out there who are concerned that doing too many strength-training exercises will make them seem too muscular or chunky, Pilates will actually …

With thick, strong eyebrows becoming a coveted beauty trademark, many Asian (and fine-haired) women find it hard to play up a fuller set of brows. While eyebrow tattooing may be a permanent fix, it can be expensive, and well, who really wants to have ink injected into her face?
The good news is that with a little eye shadow and an eyebrow pencil, you can create the illusion of having natural, full brows. The key to getting more defined brows is to find the right shade of eyebrow pencil. Like many …

Finding it hard to eat right in school? No worries, with just a little planning and preparation, there are ways to stay temptation-free and lead a healthy lifestyle during those college years.
People often assume that eating healthy means depriving yourself of the foods you love, but this isn’t always the case. The eating habits of the college set are flexible, so we don’t have to worry about creating too many restrictions. Rather than overindulging on our favorite unhealthy foods, we can learn how to limit them and pick healthier alternatives.
Here …