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12 Things A Massage Therapist Knows About You After An Hour

Sure, we expect massage therapists to ease muscle tension and help us work through injuries. But that hour on the table reveals a lot more than just the stress we've asked them to soothe. We talked to a few massage therapists to find out just how much they can tell about us and our health. MORE: The 1-Minute Neck Massage

Tragus Piercing: Everything You Want To Know

Plus some girls who've already done it and look amazing

Here’s How Much to Tip at the Nail Salon

Don't let a headache over how much to tip at the nail salon ruin the fun of getting your next manicure. We've done the math for you!

10 Ways to Annoy a Hairstylist

When you find an awesome stylist, you want to hold on to them. That means not annoying them. Here are 10 things people do to annoy their stylists.

20 Hottest Short Hairstyles for Older Women

Short hairstyle is cool for older people. You can get rid off all the claims the hairstyles are just for the cute teens. You can create a blunt one, flapper one

20 Beauty Mistakes You Didn't Know You Were Making

We all do it! We're not born knowing how to make the best out of our makeup and beauty products. Here is a list of beauty mistakes women make that nobody will tell you about-- things that age you, turn men off, and sometimes just make it look like you're trying too hard. I also think we spend too much time trying to follow beauty trends, when all along we look and feel our best just being ourselves.

See what researchers found when they tested a bottle of Fiji Water against a glass of tap water.

Learn How Massage Therapy Benefits Everyone

Learn How Massage Therapy Benefits Everyone If you have serious back pain, massage therapy is one of the best pain management options. The more you know about the benefits of this miraculous chiropractic practice, the better suited you...

Esthetics, Spa Nails, and Massage Therapy

Home Laird Institute of Spa Therapy Esthetics, Spa Nails, and Massage Therapy

Start a Massage Practice: From Massage School to Professional Touch

When you start a massage practice, much of the first year of a massage career is spent repeating and learning how to develop your skills.

New Study On How Massage Heals Sore Muscles

Researchers found that massage not only reduced inflammation, but also provoked mitochondrial biogenesis, leading to enhanced cell function and muscle repair.

Benefits Of Cold Stone Massage

While hot stone massage has been a pretty common type of physical therapy for many years, using cold stones during a massage has been becoming increasingly popular. That’s because cold stone massage is an equally effective physical therapy technique for relieving pain and discomfort while promoting relaxation. How Cold Stone Massage Works Cold stone massage ... Read more

Skin Care and Body Work

A unique Sound Bath Massage by massage therapist Dominic Moore at Skin Care and Body Work, a day spa in Sierra Madre, California

When Should Runners Get a Deep Tissue Massage?

Maximizing the value of a sports massage is key to reap the full benefits of the therapy. Contrary to what you may think, there are optimal times for massages, and that doesn't include right after a marathon.

Is Massage Therapy Effective for Back Pain Relief?

Think massage therapy is just for the spa? Evidence shows it works faster than standard medical therapy for relieving back pain.

Sports massages work wonders for athletes, and everyone else

Athletes know the importance of a proper nutrition and training program, but how many consider the benefits of adding massage to their routine?

Is Massage Actually Good for You?