Have you heard of going “no poo”? I have a few (curly-haired) friends who have tried it in the past. It consists of not using commercial shampoo and instead, cleaning your hair with water or some other product (like baking soda or vinegar). There are a lot of reasons that people choose to adopt this…
The Clarisonic Smart Profile is Changing the Face Cleansing Game
There are so many cleansers and treatments out there and I am personally always looking for the latest and greatest products when it comes to skincare, but no matter what new product I introduce to my routine one thing stays constant: I use my Clarisonic cleansing brush everyday. Just when I thought the Clarisonic had perfected…
4 Products for a Relaxing Home Spa Treatment
I’m a little addicted to body scrubs at the moment. My stress melts away as the exfoliating granules stimulate circulation and slough off the dead skin cells. I’m loving the Jealous Body Scrub ($18.95) simple all-natural formula. Made with fresh coffee grounds, raw brown sugar, and sea salt, the handmade concoction also contains cold-pressed organic coconut oil and vitamin…
A Subtle Pretty Glow with L’Oreal True Match Lumi
Although the summer seems to enhance my complexion far more than in the colder months, there are days when my skin can look very bland. I personally do not tan very much (although thankfully do not burn either) I just generally stay a warm ivory colour all year long. Often I am on the lookout…
Sassoon Salon Toronto Relocates
The Sassoon Salon Toronto has been an institution in Yorkville on Avenue Road for almost 50 years. This month they said goodbye to their old address and began a new adventure in the same neighborhood, this time at 122 Scollard Street. This bright new airy space is getting much praise from regulars – I was invited…
Xtreme Lashes at Caryl Baker Visage
Now, I’m not one to toot my own horn but I do have some pretty long lashes. So when I told all my friends that I was getting lash extensions, the responses I got were “Why? You have such long lashes, you don’t need them” and then: “Let me know how it goes because I…
Quickie Facial at Blitz Facial Bar
Often we have the best of intentions when it comes to taking care of our skin but finding the time can often be a challenge. Blitz Facial Bar aims to solve this problem by offering “quickie” or express facials that will get you in and out in a flash! Don’t think that just because these…
Pur Minerals Femme Fatale Limited Edition Kit
Last week I attended the pre-screening of the new movie “The Man From U.N.C.L.E” as a guest of Pür Minerals and I had a BLAST! Admittedly my favourite part of the movie was seeing the gorgeous sixties inspired makeup and fashion but the movie was also very funny and full of action. Pür Minerals is mostly known…