Celebrity hairstylist Ted Gibson has added yet another credit to his already impressive resume. In addition to running his eponymous NYC salon (which is to die for, by the way), namesake product line, and appearing on the hit TLC show “What Not To Wear”, Mr. Gibson is the new spokesperson for the American Association of ...Read more

DIY-beauty can be a great way to save some dough. But if you’re thinking you have to resort to crazy (and smelly…) tactics involving mayonnaise, egg yolks or other odd kitchen items, think again! Here are a few affordable (even totally free in some cases) ways to look and feel your very best with the ...Read more

Today, we get everything fast. Fast food, high-speed internet connections and so much more – it’s all available when and where we need it. Now, we can say the same for the beauty products we don’t want to leave home without. Right next to the vending machine where you’re purchasing that mid-afternoon chocolate fix, you ...Read more

We all know H&M for their budget-friendly, fashion-forward clothing. Now get to know their new skin care line! That’s right! H&M has introduced a collection of bath and body products made with certified organic ingredients and organic packaging! The line includes shower gels, body scrubs and body lotion in either Lavender & Mint (which I’m ...Read more

Not much about soap is exciting. Some are interesting, but you can’t really say it’s provocative. Unless you’re talking about the naughty & nice collections from Villainess Soaps. Villainess is a bit naughty because they have scents named after deadly deeds like Pyromania, which gives off a sweet, smoky odor and uses poppy seeds as ...Read more

When it comes to producing amazing events for makeup pros and fans alike, no one does it better than The Powder Group! Founded by makeup industry veteran Michael DeVellis, The Powder Group creates and produces shows around the country that educate professional and aspiring makeup artists. One of their most popular shows is The Makeup ...Read more

It’s been just over a month since the devastating earthquake in Haiti, and organizations and charities around the county are still in need of aid for the earthquake-ravaged country. Charities and corporations aren’t the only ones pitching in to help Haiti. California-based Marinello Schools of Beauty recently raised an impressive $22,500 in funds for Haiti. ...Read more

As any savvy makeup and animal lover will tell you, it takes a lot of work to search for animal-friendly cosmetic products. Unfortunately, in the cosmetics world, many companies test their products on animals like mice and guinea pigs to help prevent allergic reactions in humans. Driven by a ban on animal skin testing planned ...Read more

“Going green” is becoming more and more popular, and people from all walks of life are finding ways to make their lives more eco-friendly. As a beauty professional, you’re in a position to make a huge difference right in your very own salon. Think about it. Plastic product containers tossed in the garbage, incredibly high ...Read more

No, we’re not marketing a new breakfast cereal, we’re just reviewing a month of stories that made the grade for all our beauty biz divas and dexters. Some stories are from here, some from elsewhere. Ever hear a beauty tip that you knew was bull chip? Back in December we tracked some wack facts that ...Read more