Howcast: Health & Beauty

Cutting-edge information on feeling great -- and looking even better. Improve your smile, increase your fitness, master hair and makeup, learn first aid, freshen your breath, conquer new yoga positions, and more.

How To Get the Perfect Suntan

Combine the best of salon and natural tanning to get that all-over, sun-kissed glow, and remember—sunburns are for suckers.

How To Personalize Your Tan

Sure, you're bronzed and beautiful, but that golden brown color just isn't enough. Make your tan a unique personal statement, and let the world know who you really are.

How To Look Hot When You Get Out Of the Ocean

Be the girl everyone is staring at when you emerge from the ocean -- and not because your boobs have fallen out.

How To Lighten Your Hair Naturally

Get sun-kissed hair without visiting the salon.

How To Fake a Toned Body With Self-Tanner

Why waste the summer in the gym when you can look like you’ve been working out just by strategically applying a little self-tanner?

How To Treat a Sunburn

Did all that fun in the sun end with a nasty burn? Let’s get you some relief.

How To Treat a Jellyfish Sting

Usually, jellyfish are fairly harmless. But sometimes, a day at the beach can lead to a stingy situation.

How To Apply Sunscreen

Gone are the days when sun-worshippers lathered up with baby oil. Although shunning the sun is your best protection, knowing how to apply sunscreen is the next best way to prevent that leathery look of yore.

How To Run in Cold Weather

Don't let frigid temperatures keep you from your regular run. If you're properly prepared, you'll be fine.

How To Prevent Chapped Lips

Are you constantly battling chapped lips? The right prevention methods can restore lip moisture in no time.

How To Avoid the Flu

The winter is time for skiing and outdoor fun, not getting the flu. Here’s how to avoid it.

How To Hide the Circles Under Your Eyes

The only thing worse than feeling tired is looking tired. Lucky for you, it should only take a few minutes each morning to take your look from sleep-deprived raccoon to bright-eyed bunny.

How To Keep Your Face Looking Great

A little T.L.C. throughout the day will keep your face looking young and lovely for a lifetime.

How To Prevent Bad Breath

We can't guarantee that your life will remain free from bad timing or bad luck, but we can help you prevent one of the baddest bads there is-bad breath.

How To Quit Smoking

You say you want to feel better, live longer, and even have a little extra cash on hand? Easy. Just quit smoking.

How To Reduce Your Stress

Take a scientific approach to soothing your frazzled nerves with these proven methods.

How To Shave Your Legs

Women shave their legs an average of eleven times a month, so you might as well learn to perfect your technique.

How To Stretch for Back Pain: Lower Body Russian Twist

Ninety percent of all adults in the U.S. experience back pain sooner or later. Regular stretching can better your chances—or at least push sooner off until later.

How To Stretch For Back Pain 2: Cat Cow Stretch

Picture a cow in a pasture or a sleeping cat—could their lives be any more relaxed? Since stress aggravates back pain, take a cue from these animals and practice this relaxing yoga-inspired stretch.

How To Stretch for Back Pain 3: Upper Back Spine Roller

If you work at a desk all day, you probably have poor posture. . . and if you have poor posture, you probably have upper back pain. This stretch can work out the kinks—just don't hold back.

How To Take Your Temperature By Ear

Ear thermometers are easy to use—and with their infrared technology provide an almost instant reading. Which means they’re great for most anyone, but especially kids who don’t like to sit still.

How To Tie a Tie (Four in Hand)

A symbol of royalty in ancient Rome, China, and Egypt, a necktie has always conferred status of some kind. Learning to properly tie the four-in-hand, or a simple knot, is a sure sign of manhood.

How To Check Yourself For Skin Cancer

Most dermatologists recommend examining your skin once a month to become familiar with what it looks like normally—so you'll be able to recognize something that's abnormal. And since skin cancer is curable if caught in an early stage, your life just might depend on it.

How To Give a Massage

There’s never been a better way to say, “I love you,” than by giving a massage. Follow these instructions to become an instant hit.

How To Get Rid Of Acne

Acne affects people of all ages and all races, and treating it is a slow process that requires diligence and patience. Here are some tips to help you get started.

How To Bandage an Elbow

Bandaging an injured elbow is simply logical: if you physically compress the area, it won't be able to swell as it might if left to its own devices. It's also a pretty simple process.

How To Make a Butterfly Bandage

A butterfly bandage is handy item when a wound has smooth edges. It brings the edges of skin together and thus speeds up the healing.

How To Make a Cold Compress

Applying a cold compress is a time-honored way to reduce inflammation and ease pain in countless situations, from bruises and migraines to bee stings and scorpion bites.

How To Make a Sling

Making a sling is a simple procedure, and it is very handy to immobilize an injured shoulder, arm, or collarbone.

How To Cope With a Fear Of Heights

We’re all born with a little acrophobia, or fear of heights. But when a healthy fear turns into crippling anxiety, it’s time to get help.

How To Cope With Panic Attacks

You can’t always get rid of panic attacks completely, but you can learn to live with them.

How To Treat Someone For Shock

Shock occurs when there is an insufficient amount of blood flowing through the body. It’s often the result of a serious illness or injury, such as from a car accident. It’s a life-threatening condition—you’ll need to act fast.

How To Improve Your Memory

Can’t remember names, dates – or even why you walked into a room? Luckily, there are lots of things you can do to increase your memory power.

How To Register To Donate Bone Marrow

Wanna be a hero? A real hero? Then put yourself in the position to save someone’s life at a moment’s notice. Just make sure you qualify first.

How To Diet Like a Man

Ever noticed how guys can lose weight much faster than women? We did, too—and here's how they do it.

How To Train For a Marathon

The spirit is willing, but the flesh is flabby. Don't despair. You can conquer those 26.2 miles with some serious dedication and a good plan.

How To Eat To Prevent Cancer

You don't need supplements to prevent cancer — look to the food you eat every day to pack in all the healthy nutrients you need.

How To Choose a Pair Of Panties

There’s a lot more to picking a pair of panties than thinking they look cute in the store.

How To Choose a Bra That Accentuates Your Breasts

Get an instant boob job, just by putting on the right bra.

How To Make Your Own Bath Bombs

Add some fizzle and sizzle to bath time with a homemade bath bomb.

How To Take a Bath

Take tub time to new heights of relaxation with these tips.

How To Take a Shower

You probably take a shower almost every day. You might as well do it right.

How To Wear a Garter Belt

Put some sizzle in your sex life — or just feel more sensual — by donning a good old-fashioned garter belt.

How To Use Bobby Pins To Make Three Cute Hairstyles

All you need for a quick new look is a handful of run-of-the-mill bobby pins.

How To Meditate

Meditation isn’t just for yogis or New Age gurus -- it’s a scientifically proven stress-buster that anyone can learn to do.

How To Look Great in a Winter Scarf

Stay warm and look chic this winter with a few simple scarf-tying tricks.

How To Look Like You’ve Lost Weight

There are easy ways to appear slimmer without starving yourself or breaking a sweat.

How To Make Your Own Lip Balm

Why buy pricey ointments when you can easily whip up your own custom-made lip balm?

How To Lose Weight Playing Wii

Get your game on and shed pounds, too, just by playing your Wii.

How To Look Taller

Add inches to your appearance without wearing 12-inch platform shoes.

How To Keep a Cut From Scarring

Keep it clean, covered, and coated, and say goodbye to that scar from the get-go.

How To Avoid Visible Panty Lines

Don't let your panties give you a bubble butt; there are a half-dozen ways to avoid unsightly underwear lines.

How To Break Bad Habits That Secretly Are Making You Fat

Losing weight may be as simple as shaking up your routine.

How To Increase Your Sperm Count

Increase your sperm quantity and quality with these scientifically tested methods.

How To Create a Triple Braid

You don’t have to live in the Swiss Alps or know how to yodel to wear this cute braided style.

How To Make a Front Side-Braid

Get your hair out of your eyes in a stylish way by creating a front side-braid.

How To Style Your Hair Into a Messy Bun

This is no schoolmarm style. You'll instantly look chic with a messy bun.

How To Do a Headband Braid

Create a cute headband out of your own hair with this braiding trick.

How To Squeeze Into a Dress Before a Big Event

Whether you’re an Oscar nominee or a new mom with an upcoming high school reunion, these tricks will get you into that va-va-voom dress without splitting the seams.

How To Increase Your Chances Of Getting Pregnant

Boost your odds of having a baby with these 10 tested tips.

How To Style Your Hair in a French Twist

The classic French twist is incredibly elegant, and it’s so easy to do.

How To Create a Classic Updo

Add instant elegance to your look by pulling your hair into a classic updo.

How To Minimize Pores

You can’t change the size of your pores, but you can make them look a lot smaller.

How To Trim Your Own Bangs

Save time and money by learning how to trim your own bangs.

How To Style Your Hair Into a Modern Knot

The modern knot is an updated version of the classic chignon. Here’s how to get the look.

How To Get Started Breastfeeding

Make breastfeeding easier for you and your baby by starting off right.

How To Get Rid Of a Pimple Fast

Don’t let a dermatological disaster get you down. Here are a half-dozen ways to zap those zits fast!

How To Prevent Wrinkles

Take steps today to keep your complexion wrinkle-free.

How To Reduce Facial Redness

Tired of looking like you’re embarrassed—or worse, drunk—24/7? Here are some easy ways to make your cheeks less rosy.

How To Lose Weight With the Amazing Japanese Morning Banana Diet

Shed pounds with the Morning Banana Diet, the weight loss program that’s so big in Japan, it’s caused banana shortages!

How To Style Your Hair in a Perfect Ponytail

Pulling off the perfect ponytail is easy once you know a few tricks.

How To Create a Formal Updo

A formal occasion calls for a classic look.

How To Even Out Skin Tone

Stop bemoaning your blotchy complexion and start evening it out instead, no matter your specific skin complaint.

How To Get Rid Of—and Prevent—Blackheads

Don’t squeeze that blackhead! There’s a gentler way to get rid of it, and several steps you can take to prevent new ones from forming.

How To Keep Lips Soft and Plump

Get luscious, pillowy, kissable lips—with or without injections.

How To Find the Right Tattoo Artist

You can either stumble into a shop one night after you’ve been drinking, or you can select a tattoo artist carefully. Which do you think is smartest?

How To Choose a Tattoo That’s Right For You

A tattoo is forever – unless, of course, you want to go through the pain and expense of removing it. So think long and hard before you get one!

How To Stop Snoring

Follow these simple tips to reduce snoring and get a peaceful night’s sleep.

How To Turn Soap Slivers Into a New Bar Of Soap

Recycle your soap odds and ends into a beautiful new bar.

How To Apply Blush

Ever notice how your cheeks naturally flush when you're excited or working up a healthy sweat at the gym? Applying blush can help you recreate that rosy glow—even if you're just sitting on the sofa watching TV.

How To Cut a Boy’s Hair

It’s easier, quicker, and cheaper to cut your child’s hair than to bring him to a stylist. So why not just do it yourself?

How To Cut a Girl’s Hair

Learn how to give your daughter a trim and you’ll save big bucks on trips to the hairdresser.

How To Cut Your Man’s Hair

Haircuts can cut a chunk out of any family’s budget. Learning to cut your man’s hair will save you hundreds!

How To Lose Weight Like a Celebrity

Ever wondered how stars stay a size two – besides starvation, personal trainers, and plastic surgery? Wonder no more.

How To Deal With Peanut Allergies

As unusual as it may sound, peanuts cause 80 percent of fatal and near-fatal allergy attacks. Protect yourself with some precautionary steps.

How To Use Mouthwash For More Than Bad Breath

Find out how mouthwash can multitask for you.

How To Eat Healthy To Help Prevent Breast Cancer

Help reduce your chances of developing breast cancer by eating foods that have shown promise in preventing it.

How To Avoid Unhealthy Foods That Seem Good For You

The supermarket is full of foods that sound healthy but are actually full of fat, sugar, additives, and calories. Learn how to tell the good from the bad.

How To Follow a Heart-Healthy Diet

You can reduce your risk of coronary disease just by eating certain foods.

How To Keep Your Stomach Looking Flat

The best way to get a flat stomach is to lose some weight. But you can take a lot of the air out of your spare tire with these anti-bloating tips.

How To Follow a Healthy Diet By Reading Nutrition Labels

Trying to eat healthy but confused about what to avoid? Nutrition labels can help you make smart food choices.

How To Get More Fruits and Vegetables Into Your Diet

Getting the minimum five daily servings of fruits and vegetables is not as daunting as you might think.

How To Recognize the Early Signs Of Autism

Early intervention is important for children with autism, a developmental disorder that inhibits socialization. So be on the lookout for warning signs.

How To Prevent and Recognize Symptoms Of Swine Flu

Some common-sense precautions can help keep you safe from this potentially deadly infection.

How To Repel Ticks Naturally

Protect yourself from Lyme disease without exposing yourself to a lot of pesticides.