Raw Apple Cider Vinegar should be a part of your healthy hair routine. A healthy scalp is the first step towards growing and maintaining a healthy head of hair. Relaxers, perms, hair colors, bleaches, commercial shampoos and other styling products are mainly of an alkaline pH, whereas a healthy scalp … [Read more...]
The Five Principles of Holistic Beauty
October 29, 2009 By 2 Comments
On a daily basis, I consult women who are experiencing skin and hair issues. As a Holistic Esthetician, I look beyond the thinning hair and the obvious breakouts on the skin to try and sort out what the skin and hair are telling me about my client. What I find more often than not, is turmoil … [Read more...]
Fashion Statement: Costume Jewelry
October 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Why only play dress-up for Halloween? There are plenty of ways to change your costume everyday and be a little more glamorous, a little more edgy, a little more provocative--and it doesn't take witchcraft or a bag full of candy to get it done! Take a look at some of these fine costume jewelry pieces … [Read more...]
Choosing a Lipstick Color and Help with Lipstick Application
October 28, 2009 By 1 Comment
 Here are some great tips on choosing a lipstick color and how to apply it like a pro. I could have used these at age 13 when I first ventured into the world of make-up. I bought orange lipstick and applied it all around my mouth, even in the corners. I probably looked like the Joker! Light Skin … [Read more...]
Seasonal Highlight: Ankle Boots
October 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment
We all love the knee high boots from last year's style, I personally still wear them to the bone. But what about the fashionable bootie that's making a statement this fall, even without your help? Here's how to get in on the best new fashion footwear, the ankle boot! There is a plethora of designs and … [Read more...]
Flirty Feminine Fragrances: Spell Romance with Your Scent
October 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
What should women and men look for in a flirty fragrance? This is the million dollar question! But imagine: If there were a universal elixir that would guarantee victory at the love battlefield, it could be a curse in disguise; your secret weapon would not be so secret any more, since everyone would … [Read more...]
Cute and Hardworking Winter Boots
October 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Winter in the Midwest is no joke. If your feet get wet and stay cold, you can easily cause damage to your skin. Last year I tried to get away with not buying decent boots, but that was a huge mistake. This year, I've wised up and I am getting real winter boots. I could get some sweet moonboots ala Napoleon … [Read more...]
Do You Need a Prescription for Better Eyelashes?
October 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Have you seen the commercial for the prescription eye lash thickener, Latisse? I'm sure you probably have. It stars Brooke Sheilds, who raves about the wonders of thicker eye lashes and then towards the end of the commercial they throw in the following information "May cause your eyelids to darken or … [Read more...]
In Love with LUSH
October 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A few short years ago, I had a slight obsession with a certain bath and body store. I'd wait for the annual sales and throw down serious cash for lotions and shower gels that smelled extremely strong in the bottle but never lasted more than an hour on my body. One day while on vacation in Canada I stumbled … [Read more...]
Beauty Buzz: Nailpolish a la Mode
October 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
We all want to sparkle and primp from head to toe, but what are the celebrities wearing this season that we can mimic? Surely not those Chanel dresses and thigh-high heels, but what about the nails? Nails are a chic way to make your outfit look put together, and for this fall season there are only two … [Read more...]
