I review the medical history of every one of my Permanent Makeup clients to make sure that they are a good candidate for my procedures. I’m mostly looking for allergies and possible contraindications, but for lip clients, I especially want to see if they’ve had cold sores (also called fever blisters or herpes simplex virus-1 […]

And once again, I never cease to be amazed at the random beauty tips my clients impart while I’m working on them. Today’s favorite: how to stop moist armpits and body odor with Botox. Yup – they’re injecting the stuff in the armpit region now. I instantly assumed this would pose a major health threat […]

On 3/2/09, I celebrated two years of being a non-smoker. I had smoked one pack per day for 20 years and seriously doubted I could ever quit. I tried every tactic known to woman and nothing worked… until I read a book called The Easy Way to Stop Smoking by Alan Carr. Don’t ask me […]

One of the activites that I took up after I quit smoking in 2007 was hiking. The club I chose, Orange County Hiking & Backpacking Club, has nearly 10,000 members and offers several hikes almost every day of the week.If you are looking for a great way to exercise, meet new friends and enjoy the […]

This is one of my favorite beauty secrets, and I was reminded of it recently when I waited too long to get my hair colored. Check out Roux ‘Tween Time, a temporary touch-up stick that is a fat crayon you wet and color over unsightly roots. The coverage lasts until you wash it out. You […]

When bubbly, bright and skinny Peg E came to see me for brows and lipliner, I couldn’t wait to ask her how she stays in such great shape. She told me that as a former ballet dancer, she had to adopt lifestyle changes to stay “dancer thin,” and she still follows these self-imposed rules: Do […]

For a fun and flirty look, consider eyelash extensions. They usually last for 2-3 weeks before you need a fill, and they make you look and feel gorgeous. I’ve seen lots of “eyelash installations” up close and personal while doing my Permanent Makeup eyeliner treatment, so I can refer my favorite to you without reservation: […]

You’ve probably at one time or another heard someone rave about the amazing properties of Apple Cider Vinegar, known for everything from relieving sunburns and insect bites, to making hair shine. But did you know that drinking small dosages of this healing elixir daily will not only keep you healthy, help you lose weight, but […]

For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry. For beautiful hair, let a child run his/her fingers through it once a day. For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone. The beauty of a […]

To restore beauty to nasty, crusty hooves, try swabbing them with a Stridex pad at night (contains Salicylic Acid that exfoliates the skin) and then coat the feet with a thick moisturizer, put socks on and go to bed: you’ll notice results in one week. This tip comes from a great little compilation of Beauty […]