Battling the Holiday Bulge

Vvvvvvt!  Yep… that was your willpower heading straight out the window, normal though frustrating this time of the year. Between cocktail parties, holiday cookie baking, and a decreased amount of free time to hit the gym due to all those aforementioned fêtes, many find it difficult to battle the bulge come the holidays.  Here, ...

Fuzz is so cute…when it’s on a baby chick!

How glorious it feels to have smooth legs! The unfortunate thing about shaving is you have to continue to do it on a very regular basis. Okay, it’s really not that big of a deal, right? You spend an extra 10-15 minutes getting ready. So what? Well, there’s also in-grown hairs (like the horribly ...

Spring Trends to Try Now!

A brighter—and warmer—season is about upon us: Spring!  And with it, we’ll see an underlying feeling of effortlessness, where even bright pops of color seem to be brushed on with a blithe, unhurried hand. These looks are sure to coax us into dusting off our makeup brushes and emerging from our cold-induced beauty rut. From the ...

Dress to Impress and Join Us January 29th on the Red Carpet!!

Please join us to see our new campus, now open in Kennesaw, Georgia, January 29, 2015, 3:00 to 6:00PM!  This campus consists of a 25,230 square foot cosmetic arts and esthetics complex located on Barrett Parkway, just off of I-75, next to Costco. Program Offerings include Cosmetology, Skin Care Therapy, Nail Care, and Cosmetology Instructor. All programs prepare ...

Yes, Even Fairer Beauties Can Successfully Contour!

Done right, contouring can help carve cheekbones and accentuate your jawline. But for the paler set, contouring remains a somewhat scary concept. After all, no one wants to overdo it, and for pale girls, the chances of that happening are significantly higher. Follow these four contouring tips every pale girl should know, and you’ll ...

Lipstick on a Pig?

You’ve likely heard that rhetorical expression, “lipstick on a pig”, meaning an attempt to dress something up, right? We often spend our attention – and money – on a fabulous new wardrobe piece or an awesome accessory, but we neglect the one thing that everyone notices, and looks directly at in any interaction: our ...

Beach to Ballroom

Summer is the time to soak in the sunshine. So what do you do to turn your sun-kissed look into something suitable for a night out on the town? Here are some fun and informal ways to turn your look from day to night with a few must-have items. Flowing maxi dress Just because you are ...

The Benefits of Facials — and a Money Saving Special!

Facials are more than simply a bit of indulgence at the salon or spa. Sure, it’s great to be pampered, but getting a facial provides real benefits many aren’t aware of. Relaxation Almost every facial provides relaxation. Fruity smells, invigorating salts, enchanting music, and a variety of other components makes a facial one of the most ...

Would Picasso Have Painted With Dirty Brushes?

If you’re faithfully cleansing and moisturizing daily, only to follow up with a sticky, dusty powder brush, you’re painting dirt and grime right back on your face. Don’t sabotage yourself and wash those germ sticks regularly to avoid problems like persistent irritation and sparse eyelashes. How often is regularly? Depends on where you store your ...

Facials… More Than a Mere Indulgence!

Many people think of facials as an occasional indulgence, something to be done in preparation for a “special time”, i.e. before a wedding or other special event. But would you live on junk food and never exercise and expect to be in your best shape? The same logic applies to your skin: If you ...