Ancient Indian Secret of Beautiful Hair

Beauty isn’t just my job… it’s my passion. I love seeking out new ways to promote a natural, more youthful look. And sometimes, those “new” ways turn out to be very old.

That’s what happened when I came across shikakai (shee-ka-kai) a few years ago. No one I knew had ever heard of it… but it’s one of the oldest cleansing agents in the world.

Fashion Focus for Your Skin

Commercial products like nourishing coconut milk shampoo, Moroccan argan oil conditioner, and acai body lotion that advertise to be certified organic sound amazing. Until you turn most of the bottles over.

Instead of being 100% organic the real list of ingredients often reads: glycol sterate, glycerin, behentrimonium chloride and steric acid. The only thing “organic” about those ingredients is the petroleum that has been there since the dinosaurs.

What if you didn’t decide to take a closer look?

Organic ingredients have become the latest fashion in marketing. It has even crossed over into our pet supplies.

Shopping for organic products has become like going to the dollar store to buy a mop — which my husband did last weekend. And the first time he used it, it broke.

I’ve decided to help right this wrong and ease you into the highest fashion in organic skin care for the upcoming season.

Stay Smelling Sweet

The best, most natural way to keep smelling fresh and sweet – without having to worry about toxic chemicals – is to make your own perfume! Don’t worry; it’s not as hard as you might think.

In fact, it’s simple, safe and fun! Choose your favorite scents and mix them together to match your style and personality. I personally love jasmine and eucalyptus. Alone or together these scents make me feel relaxed and beautiful.

Here’s a recipe for you to try…

Sexy Enough for Sandals

Living in South Florida, I get to wear sandals almost all year round. So I have to keep up with my nails, especially because I work in the beauty industry. If I showed clients chipped, cracked or discolored nails, I’d lose business.

Nail fungus is a fairly common problem. And it can turn even an outgoing woman into a hermit. Thick, yellow nails – all cracked and chipped – look horrible in a pair of open-toed shoes. And nail fungus can be tough to get rid of.

Today I’ll share a few natural secrets that can help you get back into your sandals…

Hair Rescue Tips for Fall

Whew… it seems like summer was hotter than ever this year!

If you’re like me, you love going to the pool or beach. But these fun summer activities can leave your hair looking more than just a little parched.

The hot sun, chlorine, salt water and over-washing can result in dry, dragged down, dingy hair by the end of the summer. But I know some great ways to restore the health of your hair this fall

The Beauty of Shea Butter

The things we do to keep our hair looking beautiful day after day can really take a toll. Coloring, blow drying, straightening and curling can make your hair look great… but they also do damage. Add pollution, sun and chlorine from the pool during the summer months, and your hair can end up stressed and [...]

Infuse Your Locks with Natural Ingredients

One of the most embarrassing issues that we as women can struggle with is much more common than you may think. And no, it’s not menopause! It’s actually a problem that is hardly discussed in female circles: thinning hair.

So many women struggle with thinning hair, but most of us are too embarrassed to ask for help. As I thought to myself many times before – isn’t it men that are supposed to be going bald and not women?

For women with thinning hair, restoring health to their hair can also restore much-needed confidence. When your hair becomes thinner and patchier as a result of age, a poor diet, or even a medical condition, it can be devastating.

I’ve been a hairstylist for more than 20 years, and my heart goes out to all of the ladies who come into my salon hoping to mask their thinning hair with a brand-new hairstyle. They’re frustrated. They’re embarrassed. They’re at the end of their ropes because they’ve tried almost every hair care product on the market.

The Truth About Aging and Menopause

Stress and hormones may not be the most popular fodder for dinnertime conversation. But that was the topic of discussion on my first night of our “girls’ getaway” in Jamaica.

A group of my friends and I decided to take a five-day vacation to relax and unwind. A few martinis later, everyone was suddenly discussing the different stress factors in their lives and how everything seemed to change past the age of 30.

For starters, our tolerance for drinking had definitely gone down! Our skin regimens seemed to have become significantly more complicated. Our attitudes toward exercise had become discouraging to say the least.

Until my girlfriends and I got together to talk, I thought I was the only one who felt these frustrations. A friend who was over 50 assured the group that it only gets worse with age. This got me thinking: How can we battle the exhaustion that we feel and still preserve our pretty?

Want That Luminous Look?

Are you in a love-hate relationship with your makeup? Want to show a more natural face to the world?

Then you might want to jump on the latest bandwagon… with mineral makeup. The leading lines promise weightless, breathable skin coverage.

To find your flawlessness and get rid of that heavy made-up look, you now have the option of using “pure minerals straight from the earth.” However, you’re not exactly using rocks on your face.

In order for “pure minerals straight from the earth” to be safe for cosmetic purposes, the ingredients are created in a lab to duplicate the form of minerals. To achieve the desired effect and give you that fantastic finish, the “mineral” particles have to be very tiny. The results work like a dream but there is cause for concern.

Eyebrow Shaping … Worth the “Ouch!”

They say your eyes are the windows to your soul. If that’s true, then your brows are the curtains. And just as the perfect window treatments complement your windows, the shape of your brows can add dramatic beauty to your face.

But going from drab to fab takes expertise. You’ve probably seen women who pluck their brows to an exaggerated arch. They look as though they’re surprised by everything.

On the other hand, getting it right can enhance your look. For example, shaping your brows flat can make a long face appear shorter, rounder and more appealing.

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