Karina Giglio

Karina Giglio is a beauty and style writer whose work has appeared in magazines such as Women's Health, Allure, and Fitness, among others. Her love for lip gloss is only rivaled by her passion for penny-pinching.

Sunny Day Skin Care
August 2, 2012

Sure, you slather on the sunscreen while you’re at the beach. But what about when you’re headed to office? Here’s why you might want to rethink your daily skincare routine and your guide to getting the protection you need.

Meltproof Your Makeup

Keep Your Cool: 4 Ways to Melt-Proof Your Makeup

July 12, 2012

It’s 105 degrees outside—and it feels more like 150. But while you may not be able to turn down the scorching summer heat, you can still look calm, cool, and collected with a few quick tips and genius products.

Crazy Beauty Tricks That Work

Wash Your Hair With Mayo (& Other Crazy Tricks That Work)

June 7, 2012

Conditioning your hair with mayo? Adding texture with 7Up? We’ve all heard about weird at-home beauty ideas from our moms or seen them online, but do they really work? Our beauty columnist put five to the test.

From All Work to All Play: Your 5-Minute Makeover

From All Work to All Play: Your 5-Minute Makeover

May 10, 2012

You don’t always have much time to primp for a post-work happy hour or a hot date. But with just five products (and five minutes) you can transform your daytime look into an evening stunner—even from the office bathroom.

  • 3 Fashion Investments Every Woman Should Make
    3 Fashion Investments Every Woman Should Make
    , April 12, 2012

    Put down the $150 leopard-print skinny jeans (sorry, those won’t last), and pick up a pair of perfectly-tailored black pants instead. Here’s how to shop for the three investment pieces that belong in every working girl’s closet.

  • Get Gorgeous Hair Color at Home
    Get Gorgeous Hair Color at Home
    , January 19, 2012

    This time of year, a case of the blahs isn’t uncommon—and that goes for your hair too. So perk up your look (and your outlook) with a new hair color! All you really need is a little color know-how, a bit of prep work, and less than $10.

  • 7 Simple Changes That Will Transform Your Hair
    7 Simple Changes That Will Transform Your Hair
    , January 5, 2012

    We’re all guilty: Abusing our hair with heat, harsh products, and rough handling, then spending serious cash trying to repair it. But you don’t have to be stuck in the cycle forever—get your smoothest, strongest strands yet with these simple steps.