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salon services

Must experience: Kinara Sunless Tan by St. Tropez

May 25, 2009

I had what I would like to refer to as a life changing experience last week. For you dolls who have never read one of my self-tanning reviews before– let me paint you a picture. My legs look like that cheap color of paint they use inside every apartment in the contiguous United States– “Navajo [...]

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Must check out: Warren-Tricomi in Los Angeles

April 15, 2009

Living in Los Angeles has it’s downsides. Sure, the weather is sunny but there’s a ridiculous amount of stressful traffic just about everywhere at any given time of the day. We also just had our sales tax increased, sometimes you could cut through the smog with a knife, and it’s not as glamorous here as [...]

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Why I love Recess in LA!

April 13, 2009

Last week, I had the pleasure of going to a different kind of nail spa. This one wasn’t anything like the nail salons you’ll find on every street corner in Anytown, USA. Recess in Los Angeles is like an oasis in the desert for anyone stuck in the hum-drums of sub-par nail salons! For starters, [...]

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Hairdo clip-in hair extensions by Ken Paves & Jessica Simpson pump up my style!

April 10, 2009

My hair is as flat as a board 6 days out of the week and achieving some volume and curl doesn’t come easy. It takes a Herculean effort to get even half way there, and I’m sometimes so sweaty by the time I’m done styling that I want to press reset and start over! I [...]

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Antonio Prieto forecasts the latest Spring / Summer hairstyles

March 25, 2009

Spring & Summer hair styles are all around, and here’s a take on those looks from Antonio Prieto: Antonio forecasts boho looks as women embrace the texture of their hair instead of trying to work against it. Fringes are long and can be styled different ways, layers are in the crown, and many of them [...]

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Must check out: Thibiant Beverly Hills

March 25, 2009

I haven’t been able to relax in several months and it’s really put a damper on my productivity. I can blame it on a few things, but at the end of the day, none of it matters because thinking about the reasons just makes me more stressed! Current economic climate this, family struggles that, yada [...]

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Lindsay Lohan’s hair on the April cover of Nylon & a love letter.

March 24, 2009

Okay, let’s take a moment to celebrate something about Lindsay Lohan instead of bashing her. While I think the length of her hair is beyond ridiculous these days, I think the color of it in the April issue of Nylon is gorgeous. Here’s how Redken’s Creative Consultant for Color, Tracey Cunningham achieved the semi-permanent red [...]

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Byu-ti: Hair Above and Beyond

February 12, 2009

I’ve been looking for a new stylist for what seems like eternity. Finding a great stylist is exhausting work and I’m tired of the trials, tribulations, and bad haircuts that go along with it. Not to mention, my checkbook isn’t all too happy about it either. Imagine how elated I was to walk in to Byu-ti [...]

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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas!

February 11, 2009

Make yourself your own Valentine with these cute ideas, or give your single BFF a Happy Valentine’s Day surprise! Philosophy Candy Hearts Lip Shine Duo Demeter Fragrance Necco Sweethearts Collection Harajuku Lovers LOVE Perfume Lush Happy Valentine’s Day Gift Set Are you stumped for a romantic gift idea for your special someone? Time is running [...]