Okay, I may not be popular for saying this, but hopefully you will thank me for stating the obvious. We have all seen the "sans-makeup" insta-pics of the famous. And, while there are many who have gorgeous glowing skin there are some who look sallow, exhausted and quite frankly -- older. Yes, I really went there! Don't get me wrong I love the whole "let's bare it all" campaign and while most of these women appear to be wrinkle-free, many are ignoring other signs of aging that can be prevented and/or repaired. So take a cue from the famous [...]
If you are a client of mine and I have not talked to you about Venus Versa shame on me! If I have talked to you about Venus I may have totally confused you. Sorry. It really didn’t dawn on me that it was confusing until I was talking to a friend/client who writes about beauty and she could not keep it straight (and yes she has written about Venus)! So I am declaring today is “Venus Decluttering Day”. WARNING: there are many facets to the Venus product line. If you look at the Venus Concept website it may unnecessarily [...]
As an anti-aging enthusiast I am a great believer in trying things myself before recommending them to my clients. In all honesty, there are times when I have regretted my “philosophy”. I can’t remember the first time I used DERMAL FILLERS, however I do remember early on when I spent many anxious days waiting for the bruises and lumpiness settled down. Wait! Don’t panic! Fillers are not uncharted territory. They were FDA approved more than 20 years ago and dermal fillers work! Before we go any further I need to say one thing. Please do not confuse dermal fillers with [...]
Do chemical peels seem so – yesterday? I am here to tell you chemical peels are BACK! Honestly – they never went away, but they are having a resurgence and for good reason. The trusty ol' chemical peel can deliver some of the same skin benefits as other high tech devices. Just beneath the surface of your skin is a clear, spotless complexion and a chemical peel may be the fastest way to get there. Unlike most old-is-new-again ideas, today's peels aren't just a re-marketing effort. In the 90s, the glycolic peel was popular, but it left skin raw and [...]
Show me one woman who loves to shave. It is a thankless job. Who wants to shave every morning only to have a 5 o'clock shadow. Not me! And waxing, do we even want to go there? Not only is it PAINFUL, the horrible week of growing the hair out before waxing is almost worse than the treatment itself. Laser hair removal is one of the best things I have ever done for myself (and I have done a few). After a friend of mine told me about their trip to a medspa for a hair removal treatment, I knew that [...]
3D Microblading is the hottest trend in semi-permanent eyebrow makeup today. If you don't know anything about 3D Microblading don't read this first! Check out our blog "The Hottest Trend in Eyebrows – 3D Microblading". Believe me when I say, this is definitely something you want to do! However, you need to do your homework or at least let me help you do your homework. Here is the problem and it is a big problem. Not everyone, in fact very few people, are truly qualified to cut into your precious face. There are absolutely zero regulations on microblading. Some "eyebrow [...]