I think one of the best decades in recent history in terms of fashion, trends and hairstyles has got to be the 1950’s! The fifties still continue to inspire fashion designers, hairdressers and many other creative artists and occupations and it’s quite easy to see why. It seems most everyone loves the...

Actress and supermodel Josie Maran is a busy lady these days. Not only is she a mega star who has graced many magazine covers, she continues to soar in other business pursuits as well. Just like beating the odds of becoming a supermodel (at a height of only 5’8”) the beautiful model has beaten the odds...

Have you ever met a macadamia nut you didn’t like? Whether it’s plain, honey roasted or covered in chocolate…they are darn good! And they are good for your health, skin and hair. I love using macadamia oil for the many benefits it provides my hair. I’m talking about using it topically now…not eating...

Today we step away from the academic side of the Beauty Ingredients Snob series to talk about straight up beauty. Today is all about beauty, drama and more beauty! Well I suppose that’s not entirely true because I suppose the ingredients in these products play an important role as well. If they didn...

You know how some days you sort of feel the gravity of the world pulls you down more than other days? Like your body and particularly your legs feel extra heavy? And then other days you may feel light as a feather and have much more energy? That to me is called “heavy legs.” And by that I don’t mean...

I love checking out the “what’s new” tab on SkinStore.com . I always find the best new beauty products. So I thought I’d do a little series on my new favorites from that great little navigation tool on that great skin care website. Caudalie Paris products offers Caudalie Premier Cru . It’s the first...

Getting excited about Valentine’s Day? Whether you’re single or attached you can make the holiday fun regardless of your plans. Just as the guys start tailgating for the big game we can do the same with our pre- Valentine’s Day event. Invite over your best girlfriends for a Godiva Chocolate Martini and...

When in the bitter cold...do as the Beauty Researchers do! Treat and protect your dehydrated skin and lips with Kerstin Florian ! I’m so crazy about the moisturizing and soothing properties of Kerstin Florian products that I just had to share a few of my favorite products I use during the cold brutal...

Moved again this weekend...blah... Needed a nice long hot bath last night to revive myself, but at the same time relax and even more importantly…stop my muscles from aching! Anytime I feel this drained I think of three things…aromatherapy, Kerstin Florian products and Thalgo body products. And this time...

I had such a nice response from our readers about yesterday’s aromatherapy article that I thought I’d write a little more today about it. I thought I’d share with you all what type of reaction is provoked by certain essential and precious oils’ individual scents. Additionally I will list my favorite...