Once just a garnish on a platter of sushi, shiso is now the hottest ingredient in skincare, hair care and anti-aging science. This potent antioxidant is popping up in everything from soap to hair masks as a way to detoxify and protect skin from pollutants and UV rays. (Crazy, since I just ate shiso infused…
When it comes to celebrity makeup, Gwen Stefani’s look is iconic. (In fact, that over there is Gwen for OPI. Isn’t she cool?) Here are Gwen’s favorite makeup and beauty products for maintaining her glam rock look while being a new mom: Ricky’s Smooth and Bungee Elastics: “I like to play with my hair. When…
While I usually go all instructional, today I’d like to share something that’s a work in progress for me: my hair. Growing ultra-long hair has been my quest for over a year now, but before that, I was a certified hair abuser. I spent years bleaching my hair blonde, flat ironing and blow drying it to…
Living in the desert is totally different than it was living in Houston. While moisturizing was optional and sometimes disastrous in humid southeast Texas, it’s a must in Phoenix. Both my skin and hair have completely changed from dripping-oily to bone dry since I moved. What’s a girl to do? Luckily, I just so happen…
I’ve yearned for a trip to a Bliss spa ever since I learned of their existence, but I unfortunately haven’t made it there yet. Luckily, Bliss creates at-home goodies like this one to keep me entertained while I wait. The Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask looks and feels more like a facial cleanser than a…
