Everything NOT under the sun you need to know about spray tan treatments and self tanners. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, and we will earn a small commission on your purchase. See our full disclosure policy for details. Most trend spotters point a manicured finger at Coco Chanel’s fateful French Riviera trip for the fashionably tan […]
Beauty Tips
Beauty Oops! Solutions to Bad Hair Days & Other Mishaps
Spa and salon experts serve up solutions to bad hair days and other beauty oops! by Lisa Kasanicky The business of primping and preening may be considered a superficial pursuit but let’s be honest: A bad hair day can get you off on the wrong foot and shake your confidence. And I speak from experience. […]
Should I Get Bangs? The Eternal Question Answered!
They say the best part about experimenting with hairstyles is that hair grows back, so why not try out a new look? If you’re thinking about getting bangs, put on the brakes. They take forever to grow out and can turn your head into a bonafide nightmare if you aren’t careful. Before you make the […]
Rhonda Allison’s Tips for Soothing Dry Skin
Skincare innovator Rhonda Allison shares her five key strategies for fending off dry, scaly skin. By Rhonda Allison Founder Rhonda Allison Cosmeceuticals Dry skin conditions can impact the skin year round, but during the winter months it becomes even more prevalent. This is especially true in desert regions. Not only is it uncomfortable, it also […]
Waxing Woes: Demystifying the Ouch Factor
The one look that never goes out of style. Steve Carell’s curse-laden waxing scene in The Forty-Year-Old Virgin did zilch to deter the business of waxing. Waxing is as popular as ever, and giving razors and other hair removal methods a run for their money. A relatively inexpensive solution to hair removal, the process lifts […]
How to Make Your Sunless Tan Last
Tips and tricks to extend the life of your sunless tan. No need to kiss your summer glow goodbye. With the season of family gatherings and holiday parties around the corner, a little glow goes a long way. Keep your spray tan or airbrush tan kicking with these tips from the folks at Sunless Inc. […]
Hair and Makeup How-to: The Great Gatsy Look
The Great Gatsby as told through the eyes of style. With the premiere of The Great Gatsby starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan on May 10th, we took a look back in time at the hair and makeup styles of the era. Thanks to the beauty and style gurus at Mane Attraction Salon in Phoenix for the hair […]
Mastering the Perfect Brow
Eyebrow shaping tips from brow expert and celebrity makeup artist Robert Bolanos. Beautifully sculpted brows are a passion of highly sought eyebrow and makeup artist Robert Bolanos. Robert works with a high-profile clientele that includes Jessica Alba and Queen Latifah at the super fabulous Lukaro Salon in Beverly Hills. His take on beauty is to […]
Perfect Scents: How to Find Happiness in a Bottle
Can happiness be bottled? According to a local fragrance blender, absolutely! by Lisa Kasanicky Nothing against Brittany Spears – I’m sure she’s a perfectly nice young lady – but I don’t want to smell like her. And I don’t think I could pull off smelling like Paris Hilton, Queen Latifah or any of the other […]
Tips for Taming Curly Hair from the Queen of Curl
Attention curly hair girls: The controversial Brazilian Blowout is not your only option to tame that mane of yours! Rather than fighting your curls, Ouidad, founder of Ouidad, The Curl Experts haircare line, is calling on women everywhere to embrace their curls and natural texture. Here, in her own words, she gives us the scoop […]
Permanent Makeup Gone Good
Considering permanent cosmetics? Read this first! Valley permanent makeup experts give us practical advice on this popular procedure. You’ve likely seen the bad side of permanent cosmetics: lopsided lips, overly dark eyebrows and even worse, red and bumpy reactions to improper application of permanent eyeliner (Ewww!). But we’ve also seen some downright amazing transformations from the hands […]
Blushing Bride: Expert Picks for Best Blushes
Makeup artist and glam girl Diane Aiello scoops on her must-have blushes for brides and brides at heart. When it comes to blush, we’re often left scratching our heads. What looks pretty on the shelf, looks like we got pegged in the cheeks by two softballs when we get the product home. With bridal season […]
