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There are beauty products that I love and others that I’m merely attracted to, whether it be for packaging, how good it looked on someone else, or its actual efficacy. Sometimes it’s a combo deal. And sometimes I will myself into using a product simply because of the money I spent on it. You get it. All that said, when a product actually works and … Continue reading Products that (Really!) Work
Woo hoo, I’m doing sassy high kicks! Sephora is celebrating its Grand Opening at The Grove today. Yes, I actually do get excited for every one of their new stores… as with each Sephora comes a slightly different personalty that still maintains all the comfort of my favorite staple beauty products. And when I see those seven shiny black letters on a storefront outside my … Continue reading Sephora Opens at The Grove (!)
For those of you who have fallen in love with the The Honest Company, you’re going to love this one… Today, actress and entrepreneur Jessica Alba has opened Honest Beauty in a gorgeous pop-up shop at The Grove (189 The Grove Drive, PS-02, LA 90036). It’s right off the valet entrance, between the escalators and Sprinkles Cupcakes. The space features the color products, skincare and … Continue reading Honest Beauty in LA
Sometimes a visit to the esthetician can feel like an hour of boot camp. You get poked and scrutinized and lectured—and sometimes it’s exactly the kick you need. Sometimes. Visiting Gina Mari Skincare isn’t like that. It’s like going to good friend’s house, where you are welcomed and accepted. A friend who happens to have the coolest machines ever! And you never want to leave. … Continue reading Gina Mari Skincare – Beverly Hills
I was born with fine hair. I’ve never had a thick ponytail, although it’s always been healthy. Then a few years ago, my hair started falling out. Whether due to stress or a straightening treatment or even genetics, no one’s been able to tell me why.
So I started taking biotin and then pre-natal supplements because I heard they’re good for nails and hair. I can’t claim either one has noticeably helped my fine hair grow in thicker… but I keep taking them because, well I guess they aren’t hurting me. Or maybe I’m just hopeful.
But as the press releases keep rolling in to alert me that August is National Hair Loss Awareness Month, I’m starting to take note of some better options. There really IS a nat’l month or day for everything now!
Short of getting hair extensions for added body (which seems like way too much upkeep), here are 3 interesting options to check out…
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