If you are never quite happy with your at home manicures, don't blame your skills with the brush.  Top manicurists say that the condition of your nails and cuticles makes all the difference.  The most common manicure mistakes to avoid;

Add herbs to your tub by either making an infusion of them. Add them directly to the bath water, or putting the herbs into a muslin bag and tie it directly under the tap as the water is running.

The fact of the matter is that we can all check out to a place of luxury anytime we wish, with the use of some basic everyday ingredients and items found around the house!

Homemade Shampoo
(From Ladies Home Journal, Jan. 23, 1906)
For dark hair- one pint of hot water, one oz. spirits of rosemary and the yolk of one egg.

The facial steam bath is very inexpensive and is a wonderful way to thoroughly deep clean your pores.  This is a great way to help get rid of acne, whiteheads and blackheads.

1 Cup of your favorite type of herb or combination of herbs

Your face begins to "shine" a few hours or even sooner after make-up is applied.