Safe and green-friendly hair care

Dec. 22, 2011   2 Comments  

Many mass-market hair care products rely on harsh chemicals that can cause follicle, skin and eye irritation. In some cases, ingredients have been implicated in respiratory, immune and endocrine problems, even cancer. Fortunately, there is now a wide range of greener, healthier hair care products available. (Thinkstock/iStock)

Do your hair without doing damage (to the earth)

Lauren’s Hope medical IDs: Jewelry that can save your life

Dec. 16, 2011   Leave a Comment  

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And it looks good, too

Hair how-to: Styles straight from New York Fashion Week

Sept. 28, 2011   Leave a Comment  

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Aveda hairstylists give step-by-step instructions on how to achieve these runway looks

Jewels are a girl’s best friend: This fall and winter, dazzle in gem-inspired makeup

Aug. 18, 2011   1 Comment  

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Aveda’s global makeup artist shares tips on how to rock gem-colored hues

Red hot! Summer’s hottest hair color

June 27, 2011   Leave a Comment  

Blake Lively's red hair is sophisticated and sexy. (Media Credit/Mazur, WireImage.)

Boston-area beautician gives advice on how to try the trend

What became of the 2010 Safe Cosmetics Act?

May 28, 2011   1 Comment  

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has only limited say in what cosmetics manufacturers can and cannot put into their products. And the cosmetics industry has essentially been regulating itself for some three decades. But critics argue that self-regulation isn't appropriate for an industry trading in potentially carcinogenic products. (Media credit/Jupter Images via Thinkstock)

Do you know what you’re putting on your body?

Join Aveda’s Earth Month campaign for clean water. It’s as easy as going shopping!

April 9, 2011   Leave a Comment  

Aveda Light the Way Candle 2011

Who says beauty can’t change the world?

Spring and summer 2011′s hottest hairstyles and how to do them

March 6, 2011   1 Comment  

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Sonya Metzler of Cambridge’s Vim Fitness Spa and Salon shares her top 3 looks

Easeamine: A brand new breakthrough in anti-aging skin care

Jan. 10, 2011   3 Comments  

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The naturally-occurring compound adenosine helps the skin produce collagen and elastin

Blast reader giveaway! Win a prize from Jockey

Nov. 2, 2010   Leave a Comment  

You could win this Jockey No Panty Line Promise Luxe set (in your size, of course!)

Leave a comment here to enter!

Was that a protest on Newbury St., or just a dumb P.R. stunt?

June 12, 2010   Leave a Comment  

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Here’s a hint. It was the latter.

Is someone peeing in your beauty products?

March 5, 2010   5 Comments  

Urea, found in urine, is in many of your fav products. Before you Nair your legs or slather on that lotion, read this!

Drinkable beauty

Feb. 26, 2010   Leave a Comment  

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Even when it comes to beauty, you are what you eat

Hanover salon owner picked for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week

Feb. 8, 2010   2 Comments  

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Charles David Salon going to NY

Recession-proof summer beauty

Aug. 8, 2009   1 Comment  

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You don’t have to spend a cent on our beauty solutions!

Here she is, Miss Boston

June 28, 2009   14 Comments  

The crowd at Felt Saturday night for Miss Boston 2009 competition (Blast staff photo/Sarah Gordon)

In a close battle, Carly Marciano, 22, was crowned Miss Boston 2009

Who will be Miss Boston 2009?

June 25, 2009   Leave a Comment  

Miss Boston 2009 at Felt

Miss Boston 2009 will be crowned this Saturday at Felt. The exclusive after party is free for YOU.

The perfect bag, period

May 4, 2009   Leave a Comment  

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Any woman knows that the hottest accessories may not always be the most practical. You know how it works: you get a clutch that is so pretty but doesn’t have room for your keys, your lip gloss, your cell phone and camera.‚ But opting for a regular bag means‚ that you end up putting so much in [...]

Yves Durif on men’s hair

May 1, 2009   Leave a Comment  

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Men: follow these styling guidelines for perfect hair at every age (*Key Takeaway: Don’t be afraid of a little pomade!): Here’s a little help from beauty & hair guru Yves Durif. 1. Lose the gel. “Pastes and Shines are in,” says Yves.‚  “You want to be able to run your hands through your hair – [...]

Your Earth Day look

April 20, 2009   Leave a Comment  

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So April is not just about the great looks you will put together with the great deals you will find at your favorite stores. No, April is also about caring for the earth and doing something special for Earth Day, April 22. However, if you’re not the type of woman that plants a tree or [...]