It all started in kindergarten. My best friend, Sarah Macky, innocently asked me one day, “Can I cut your hair?” Me, being a people-pleaser at age 5, said, “Sure.” And thus began my life-long curse of bad haircuts. See, Sarah Macky had not quite mastered the art of using scissors yet and basically, she lopped […]
Beauty Trends
Mani Madness
Nothing beckons in spring like soft hands and pretty fingers. Here’s the quick rap on an easy home spa manicure. Before you start, gather all your tools, a few clean hand towels and something nourishing to sip while you work. 1. Clean and Shape Remove old lacquer with non-acetone polish remover. Clip only the tips […]
Go For Glow
Lackluster skin, feet the texture of 40-grit sandpaper, and elbows so scratchy they could cut glass all mean one thing: time for a springtime scrub-down. And lucky for us, spas do come in a jar. Prepare to go bare with these energizing, spa-inspired body scrubs. You’ll find one to please every taste and for every […]
Battle of the Bump
It never fails. Just before any big shindig, a pimple the size of Texas erupts somewhere front and center on my face. My standard pre-party checklist: a hot Betsey Johnson number, a trendy piece of jewelry, shoes to kill and a super-size tube of blemish cream. But there is help. Armed with a game plan […]
Miracle Minerals
More and more spas are offering mineral makeup artistry. So why all the fuss over minerals? Unlike most mass marketed cosmetic lines, mineral makeup is as pure as it gets — void of talc, chemical additives, fragrance, fillers, preservatives and dyes. Growing from a need for cosmetics gentle enough to use on skin after chemical […]
Dapper Dude
He’s dashing, sensitive and a gift to all humankind, but you and I know that the guy who puts a twinkle in our toes still has a thing or two to learn about the art of good grooming. Show him that, contrary to what he might think, plucking ear hairs does not constitute a personal […]
Dark Circles
Do you eyes look like you just stepped out of the boxing ring? Nine out of 10 people have dark circles under their eyes at one time or another, so it’s no wonder that under eye circles are a common beauty complaint. Blame it on everything from lack of sleep or diet deficiencies to allergies, […]
