Best haircutting days in 2015 by Julia Busch — For fuller, longer, stronger and more beautiful hair, blunt cut it on the dates listed below, according to hair expert Anthony Morrocco. This is when your hair’s energy, roots and follicles are highest. Cutting on other days can actually abort hair growth or slow it down considerably. […]
Archive | Beauty RSS feed for this section
Best haircutting days in 2014
March 2, 2014
Comments Off on Best haircutting days in 2014
by Julia Busch — For fuller, longer, stronger and more beautiful hair, cut it on the dates listed here, says hair expert Anthony Morrocco. This is when your hair’s energy is highest. Cutting on other days can actually abort hair growth or slow it down considerably. Morrocco’s unique holistic method integrates blunt cutting with […]
Household uses for coconut oil
January 2, 2014
Comments Off on Household uses for coconut oil
by Joanne Henning Tedesco — We know that coconut oil is ideal for cooking and baking, as it can withstand higher temperatures than other cooking oils. Also, coconut oil does not spoil. In testing for rancidity, coconut oil that had been kept at room temperature for a year showed no evidence of spoiling. Coconut oil […]
Sense of place
August 4, 2013
Comments Off on Sense of place
by Jesse Wolf Hardin — Much has been made about the phenomenal photographs of Earth taken from outer space, brilliant blue with wispy white beards set against a solid black backdrop. Their message is that Earth is a single finite home without national borders, a lifeboat we all share, spinning in an airless sea of […]
Finding love and healing in nature
August 1, 2013
Comments Off on Finding love and healing in nature
by Robyn Nola — Take a closer look at this anemone. Can you see how the petals form the shape of a heart? There are literally thousands of natural opportunities for joyful observation surrounding you every day. Break free from your hectic lifestlye, if only for a minute, and take a closer look at the […]
Is micro-dermabrasion for you?
July 5, 2013
Comments Off on Is micro-dermabrasion for you?
by Linda Leibl — With the challenge of finding a seasoned aesthetician who can offer you what you are looking for in skincare, many people have contacted me with questions concerning the facial-skin treatment called micro-dermabrasion. Let me share the following story. Deborah Morgaina, my client for 11 years, assisting companies with their bookkeeping, billing […]
Is lipstick safe?
June 11, 2013
Comments Off on Is lipstick safe?
by Joanne Henning Tedesco — UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health has released a new analysis of the ingredients in lipstick and lipgloss that may cause you to think twice before using these products. Researchers found that you may be adding a bit more than a touch of color or gloss. They tested 32 commonly […]
Hair stylist or life artist?
May 29, 2013
Comments Off on Hair stylist or life artist?
by Johnny G — Who among us has not experienced a bad hair day — or bad hair days? As insignificant as it may sound, bad hair has the potential to affect your whole day, because how we look colors the way we see ourselves. Beginning the day feeling less than our best can throw […]
Of fishbowls and boxes
April 18, 2013
Comments Off on Of fishbowls and boxes
by Scott Kalechstein — When I was a kid, I had pet goldfish. When it was time to clean their bowl, we would put the fish into a large bathtub. I was always curious about why they would continue to swim in the same small circumference, as if they were still in their little bowl. […]
How to stop oily skin forever
April 14, 2013
Comments Off on How to stop oily skin forever
by Linda Leibl — Are you older than 30 and still frustrated with oily skin? You probably thought you would have outgrown it by now. More than half of my new clients have oily skin and are quite unhappy about it. They have an oily complexion by noon, their makeup needs to be reapplied by […]
Love is in the hair
March 23, 2013
Comments Off on Love is in the hair
by Brittany Piracci — Valentine’s Day is certainly a time to think about date-night hair, but what about the rest of the year? What woman does not want to surprise her significant other or new beau with a sexy, new hairstyle that will keep him coming back for more? Begin with the cut and color. […]
Classy but sassy — A new hair outlook for spring
March 19, 2013
Comments Off on Classy but sassy — A new hair outlook for spring
by Johnny G — People always ask, “What is the latest trend in hair styles?” and “What kind of style looks good on me?” Spring is just about upon us, and the time may be right to begin thinking about a new look. Very simply, the style and color that will be in fashion this […]
Tips for biological youthing
March 10, 2013
Comments Off on Tips for biological youthing
by Carol Keppler — Many people today are desperately trying to regain their youth through extreme means — liposuction, Botox treatments, cosmetic surgery and stomach stapling, to name a few. Unfortunately, surgeries and procedures that damage the “repair loop” traumatize the body, instantly putting a ceiling on the healing process. Hollywood stars who maintain a […]
February 16, 2015
Comments Off on Best haircutting days in 2015