There many things that are inherently beautiful: a red lip, a curly hairdo, and of course, long, full eyelashes. When we picture a beautiful eye, those long lashes are the first things to pop into our
Archives for 2016
Sugar Wax: Hair Removal
We all hate waxing. It is very rough on our skin and can sometimes be scary. Although there are many types of waxing, most people opt for the standard wax. This wax involves putting a warm substance
Facials and Complexions
As the seasons change, our faces change. We get oily or dry out, and, above all, we seem to develop red spots, dry patches, and inflammation. This can do some bad things for our complexions. Redness,
Intraceutical Oxygen Facial
Between the sun, pollution, and growing older, complexions face a lot of adversity. Sun spots, wrinkles, age spots, and dead skin can make our faces look less like their original selves every
Brazilian Wax: Before and After
Whether you are getting waxed for the first time, or you are a seasoned veteran, knowing how to prepare and how to recover can be a very confusing task! With different skin types, it can be hard to
How Long Does Hair Need to Be to Wax?
Before waxing any part of your body, it is important to know how to prepare so you can get the most out of your wax. Too often, women that are exposed to waxing for the first time have an unpleasant
Teenage Skin Care and Acne Tips
As our bodies begin to change, our faces change as well.. The days of only having to brush our teeth before bed are behind us, and we must begin moving toward a rather rigid, but totally doable,
The Best Anti-Aging Secrets
As our bodies start to age, confidence often wavers. Our body and skin changes constantly, but it seems to reach “the point of no return” once we reach a certain age. You and your skin are beautiful
A Virgin Waxer’s Guide to Waxing
If you are looking for smooth skin, then ditch the razor. Waxing is more effective than shaving because it removes the hair from the roots, which gives you soft skin. You can pretty much wax any part
Ageless Eyes
As of recently, the stress of life has slowly crept up on me. I feel the weight of the world on my shoulders and while my recent massage seemed to help with the knots in my back, it did not help the
4 Reasons to Continue Waxing this Fall
This past weekend marked a very important day—Labor Day. While I enjoy the three-day weekend, I end up sad midway through Labor Day when I realize summer is…is…over. No, seriously, I don’t know about
How Long Does a Bikini Wax Last
Bikini line: the annoying area where we remove hair during the summer and frankly, all year long. Face it—we do not want to pull a Miranda Hobbes moment from Sex and the City. But, I know we are all
Best Way to Remove Facial Hair
“I’m 28 years old and have super embarrassing dark hair above my lip. How can I get rid of my unwanted facial hair? Please help me.” –Mae Mae, we can all relate to unwanted facial hair growth. It
Bikini or Brazilian – What’s the difference?
No matter what season it is, we always get asked what the difference between a bikini wax and a Brazilian wax is. Today, we will discuss the difference between the two types of waxing and hopefully
Maximize Your Facial
Facials are considered a luxury item to most, but in our handbook, they are a must. They help us relax and unwind after busy workweeks, but they also keep us young. I choose a glowing complexion, not
The 10 Commandments of Waxing
“Summer, after all, is a time when wonderful things can happen to quiet people. For those few months, you’re not required to be who everyone thinks you are, and that cut-grass smell in the air and the
Spray Tan Virgin – Getting the Best Results
Dear beach goddesses, how many of you are sporting a white bikini while in your birthday suit? Face it, we all love summer for the warm weather and the beautiful glow that comes with it, but tan lines
Secrets to Flawless Jetlagged Skin
Vacation time is here, which means selfie galore. I’m talking about the selfies of you on the flight and landing, but if you are anything like me, those flights wreak havoc on your skin, which means
Hair Myths Busted
Hair removal—how do you handle it? There are so many options out there and so many scary stories, so what do you believe? Let’s debunk those hair removal myths and truths. It’s perfectly fine to
411 On Pores
Day in and day out, we all see and hear a continuous cycle of commercials that talk about shrinking or covering up pores. Yet, what do we really know about pores? Face it; we don’t know much about
The Royal Treatment
When I say royalty, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? You probably just thought about the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton. She is not only beautiful, but also flawless. And we are
Practice Safe Sun
As most Virginians know, Gold Cup is a huge event that happens every May. The event combines dressing up, giant ridiculous hats, day drinking, pearls, horses, gambling, food and people watching. Yet,
A Trip to Brazil
A trip to Brazil sounds pretty amazing right now since it has been nothing but torrential downpour for at least a week here in NOVA. Due to this weather, my friend and I decided to book a trip to a
25 Reasons You Need A Massage Today!
I just recently heard that a 60-minute massage is about the same as 7-8 hours of sleep for your body! Uh, can I get a hallelujah? If you are in the same boat, consider booking appointment to Bellezza
Summer Nails – Health & Trends
May is just around the corner and you know what that means, right? Sunny days filled with swimming and tanning! Yet, it is not the time to tuck those icky nails into the sand. Face it—you can’t hide
Relax. Refresh. Run.
“It’s important to know that at the end of the day it’s not the medals you remember. What you remember is the process—what you learn about yourself by challenging yourself, the experiences you share
Relieving Depression & Anxiety Naturally With Massage
As I sipped on my morning coffee and headed straight for the couch, I paused at the window. What’s this I see? The April showers have turned to April snow?! “Why are you doing this to me?” I ask
Relax After Spring Cleaning
After a winter closed up in our houses, it is no surprise that at the first sign of spring we open our windows with glee. The fresh air drifts through the house while the birds sing the songs of
Hot Stones for One, Please!
With news that our spring weather is slowly disappearing for a few days, all I could think about today was the beach. So, like anyone suffering from wanderlust, I looked at vacation options. And let
Do Facials Cure Acne?
Yesterday, my friend, Lisa, and I decided to stop at a winery for a little R&R. While sipping wine on the outside patio, Lisa looked at me and said, “My acne is getting out of control and
Is Your Skin Ready for Spring?
As quickly as the daffodils pop up from the ground so do the skirts, rompers, and sundresses. Yet, let’s face it, we are probably not as fresh and ready to show off our skin like those daffodils. So,
To Shellac or Not To Shellac?
Ian McEwan once said,“You can tell a lot from a person’s nails. When a life starts to unravel, they’re among the first to go.” I don’t know about you, but I definitely agree with McEwan. I understand
Benefits of Acupressure Massage
It has begun, the throbbing sensation coming from my very own head. As I lean down to dig through my purse, I realize I am out of ibuprofen. FML..Out of meds and don’t have time to get some? Prefer a
5 Tips to Get Younger Hands
The nonstop rain has had me binge watching television shows for far too long. I just recently finished watching Younger, which is about a mother, Liza Miller, in her 40s who disguises herself as
Valentine’s Day 2016 Specials
Treat yourself or that special someone.
Fear Not—Cellulite Has Met Its Match!
According to dermatologists, cellulite affects up to 90% of women at some point in their lives. Iggy Azalea is one of the many women that embrace cellulite. “It’s important people see celebrities, or
Winter Nail Designs
The other day, I walked into a work meeting and noticed a vendor with bright yellow nails. “Wow,” I thought to myself, “that lady is quite ballsy.” I mean seriously, it is the middle of winter and
Winterize Your Skin
Mister Winter has finally come into town and he brought some pretty harsh winds and cold air with him. Did I mention he might be here until March? Hard to predict Mister Winter’s stay, but one thing
Acne – Fighting the Good Fight
Acne—most of us suffer from it no matter what our age, gender, or race is. Acne does not discriminate and we can all attest to that. While acne cannot be completely avoided, we can do our best to
Seaweed–Not Just for Sushi!
While trying to fulfill my wanderlust without actually jet setting, I recently stumbled upon a book that made me question my diet and skin care regimen. What if I told you that one culture in the