In our conversation, Puja assured me it wouldn’t stain my very (very) fair skin, but I haven’t been brave enough to try it. Let me know how it works out, if you do. Read more

I don’t know how Puja does it, but I’ve copied a “turmeric latte” I once had in a cafe with some success: Warm coconut milk (I cut it with skim so it isn’t as heavy), turmeric, and honey. I like the other suggestions to add ginger or pepper. Read more

You’re right - good catch. The only specific mention I found of this particular Barbara Mullen’s age said that she was 86 in 2012, which would mean she was born in ‘26 (there’s a reason I had to cheat my way through high school math). Working on getting that fixed! Read more

I cannot believe you publicized my peach fuzz, but for the record I HAVE MOVED ON TO SHAVING. This horrifies most people I tell – men, in particular. You would be surprised by how often it comes up in conversation (when I’m directing the conversation). Read more

You're going to love the next "How to be Pretty..."! So much turmeric involved. Read more

Every 5 days or so? How very Kim Kardashian of you. I can only assume your routine between washings is the same. http://jezebel.com/guess-how-much… Read more

Nancy, last I heard you were No Poo-ing. Did you cave?! (Your hair looks great, by the way, so keep doing what you're doing.) Read more

I don't think there was a MAC among the group. Mine was a big-name luxury cosmetics brand that I don't think you'd expect this look from. It just goes to show how important catering to your audience is - I don't find my "after" particularly flattering, but my makeup artist made several sales (not from me) from it! Read more

The rule for the before pictures was no makeup. However, I did let a touch of concealer and mascara slide, considering these were going to be posted on the internet and I don't even run to the store to get milk without putting mascara on. Most of us do wear more than the "before" picture in real life (but hopefully… Read more

No, I'm cool with eye sockets. But I'm also at the stage of pregnancy where I'd take positive feedback on my knee caps, if that's what you were throwing at me. Read more

I've been thinking about this for a while and I'm going to throw something else out there for the sake of a healthy discussion. [Side note: Unfortunately, the link you posted doesn't seem to be working - would you mind reposting?] Read more

To be fair, we did ask them to do the looks that people most request, rather than what might we might actually prefer. My very lovely makeup artist kept telling me she was "toning down" the usual look for me... Read more

Why thank you? Read more

Hey, the writer here! I wasn't referring to my overall experience in Lebanon, though I did do that once here: http://thehairpin.com/2012/01/eight-…. Read more

Is it streamable? Or whatever else they're doing these days? Read more