"I wish everyone the Happiest New Year! I wanted to share some of my FAVORITE things I think every woman should have in 2023. Hope these goodies bring you as much joy as they've brought me...let's get into it!!" — Halle Berry.
The limited edition Blue Mesas Collection by natural skincare brand Salt & Stone, created in collaboration with Grammy-awarded artist Leon Bridges is infused with soothing, natural fragrances carefully curated by Leon Bridges himself. This extra strength natural deodorant is formulated with seaweed extracts and probiotics to care for skin while providing 24-hour odor protection. The silky, woody black rose and vetiver fragrance with notes of lily, spiced cloves and mahogany will delight both men and women alike.
Roses are always a good idea, especially in skincare, but do you know which part of rose is in a product you've got your eye on? Upon seeing "wild rose" in the name, it makes sense that our first thought would be about that recognizable rose scent. Beauty products with wild rose can contain scent-bearing rose petals (or their derivatives), but that's not what "wild rose" in beauty products actually means. You, dear reader, are buying something even more precious than petals — rosehip seed oil from specific rose varieties.
This gorgeous, limited-edition palette consisting of 18 matte, shimmer, and metallic shades is just what the doctor ordered for the holiday season. The shadows are rich and pigmented with true color payoff, and the mirror is removable!
With November 15th being National Recycling Day, we turned our focus more towards eco-friendly beauty brands, aka brands that are all about: sustainability, ethical sourcing, recycled materials, refillable product options, world water resources, fair trade, who are zero waste oriented and/or plastic-free and plastic-negative. This all means that they are also vegan and cruelty-free. The upside to these brands (other than the obvious)? A lot of them give back, and do it through, for instance, educational seminars or giving a part of their profits to be invested into the environment or communities, or using exclusively recycled or even plantable packaging. The new generation of environmentally conscious brands actually produces palpable results. And really good products.
Your hair feeling a bit blah lately? Is it just hanging there, all lifeless-like? Or is it that your scalp is acting up again? And just as you've had some peace and got to enjoy all the lovely hair products you've been dying to try? Has it punished you with itchiness and dryness in return? Might be just the right time to introduce a scalp serum! Let's get right to it: all scalp serums are scalp treatments, but not all scalp treatments are scalp serums. The difference? Well, what does a serum make? Just as in face and body care, where we have facial serums and body serums, the skin on our heads also requires skincare. And sometimes that skincare, scalpcare (sorry), means bringing out the big guns, each for a target of their own.
Variety is the spice of life, is it not? Well, the holiday season is here, and new holidays-themed value sets are going to be popping up more and more, making it SO hard to pick and choose, while being mindful of our spending at the same time.
Fall is the perfect time for some renewing and refreshing and one of the swiftest ways to achieve this is by giving your hair cut and/or color a little bit of a makeover.
Sure, you love your cold and hot matcha drinks, but did you know that you can reap its beauty benefits, too? Well, there are plenty of said benefits, and beauty companies are not walking away from this superfood ingredient any time soon. And good for them (and us, tbh)!
Shampoo provides a refreshing aroma in the shower. But even the most potent don't linger all day. Similarly, a liberal coating of a scented dry shampoo won't produce a long-lasting fragrance. It's tempting to add a squirt of perfume to hair, but the high concentration of alcohol in most formulas can really dry out tresses. And no one wants to sacrifice hydrated, healthy hair for scent, no matter how intoxicating. The solution? Why hair perfumes, of course.
With the fall well in the air, many of us feel like cozying up inside more. 'Tis the season of hugs, after all, and we kind of want our body lotions, serums and creams to feel like they've given us a hug. In other words, to have our beauty routine feel more like a spa ritual at home than a strict regimen, especially after careful summer skincare.
Ana de Armas - swoon, right? Aside from her incredible work and talent, there are so many things that stand out about her, like her chicness and beauty, to name just the two most obvious. Due to the movie "Blonde", where she gave an exceptional performance, her name has the internet buzzing (more than usual), revealing to us some interesting makeup trivia - for instance, that it used to take 2.5 hours to do her hair and makeup in order to transform her into Marilyn.
Making the decision to go short is a big deal. Not to mention a major commitment. (Just think of all the salon trips you'll have to make to keep your new style from growing out.) There's never been a better time to rock pixies, bowl cuts and the like, however. Why? Because there are lots of great short hair care products out there.
Bleach, dye, heat styling and the environment can all do a number on your strands. We're talking parched tresses, dullness, breakage and none of that healthy bounce you see in all those hair commercials. There's a little secret that'll help counteract all that damage. Bond-building hair care products.
Soaking up the sun is essential in summer. But days spent at the beach or the pool can really do a number on your hair. After taking a dip, chances are you'll be left with quite a few knots and maybe even some frizz and dryness to boot.
Tending to your hair is a year-round job, but things can start to get a little iffy come summer. Not only is your hair exposed to way more sunshine given the longer hours and more time spent enjoying good weather. There are also variables like chlorine and salt water to contend with.
Shampoo bars are having a major moment right now. For good reason. First and foremost, the bars are extremely eco-friendly. They eliminate the need for plastic packaging, take less water to produce and can last longer than a traditional bottle of shampoo. Another big benefit? Shampoo bars are travel-friendly. They easily fit into carry-ons and suitcases and you never have to worry about spills.
Whether in person or online, shopping for hair care products can be overwhelming. Often what works for one person won't work for another. But that isn't always the case. In fact, during the hot and sweaty months of summer most of us want to keep it light and fresh by cutting down on products as much as possible. That still begs the question: Which ones are worth adding to our carts?
If you have wavy hair, you know it can sometimes be temperamental. It's often prone to frizz and heavy styling products can weigh your waves down. Luckily, there are products out there that will help you enhance your natural waves without making your hair feel greasy or stiff.
We often consider our hairstylists close confidants. But are there things they aren't telling us? Yes! While some tips might be easier to share, like how to best shampoo locks, others are a bit more sensitive. Like when a client has Shirley Temple hair and can't understand why she's not able to transition to Gwyneth Paltrow straight strands with ease.