I always wondered why it seemed like celebrities have full tresses of hair cascading in voluminous waves – ALL THE TIME. Surely, these women are not super-human hair-growth machines that wake up in the morning looking like they just paid up $300 at a salon, right? Right. When I realized that celebrities used hair extensions, ...Read more
I was blessed with sensitive skin, particularly in the eye area. This wouldn’t be so much of an issue if I didn’t love to wear eye makeup! Ever since I was twelve and my aunt took me to the makeup counter at the department store to get my first makeover, I was hooked on eye ...Read more
Green nails are all the rage! I’m not talking about the color. I’m talking about eco-friendly nail salons and how they are the new trend in going green in the beauty industry. A new salon in San Francisco, Nova Nail Spa, offers only organic and chemical-free nail products. The owners realized that not only were ...Read more
Now that has fall has officially begun, it’s time to turn our eyes to this season’s trends. The September issue of Glamour highlights hot nail colors this season. It’s no surprise that rich plums and burgundies are in, but some interesting colors made the list. Blues and blacks, but these colors are glossier, making them more chic ...Read more
The pen is mightier than sword – well in this case, knife! I found a great product that is a cosmetic pen that erases the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Sephora.com offers Cosmedicine Instant Wrinkle Write Off Pen and it is supposed to fill in your wrinkles with the ease of a stroke. The ...Read more
I came across a very interesting blog post the other day and have been transfixed about it since. The post was about single ingredient products and in particularly about an oil cleanser and moisturizer. The product is Jojoba Oil Cleansing & Moisturizing and I found it on Jack and Jill blog . Jojoba only contains ...Read more
I DON’T STINK! Self tanning lotions are supposed to be great because they don’t have harmful UV rays that damage skin, and they don’t require the use of energy-sucking UV bulbs like tanning beds. But my biggest complaint with most self tanners is the smell – an hour or two after application, my skin gets ...Read more
On a whim yesterday, I decided to treat myself to a manicure and pedicure . And I’ve read a lot about student salons at beauty academies – but I’d never actually been to one! So I called and made an appointment at a nearby school. First great thing – they had me in right away. ...Read more
License to massage feet A wave of new trends in the beauty industry has stepped up in the U.S. – one in particular is gaining recognition: foot massage. Not only are people willing to shell out $15-$30 for a foot rub, but The Board of Barbering and Cosmetology in California has also recognized a need ...Read more
Try this for healthy, young-looking skin! My boyfriend’s mom is in amazing shape. She recently became a certified nutrition coach – her area of expertise is in whole foods. She practices everything she preaches – and more. In fact, when it comes to local and green living, she’s one of the savviest people around. Recently, ...Read more
