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

August fashion photo gallery

Aug. 10, 2011   1 Comment  

Hat by GDO designs, dress by Toni Todd

Late summer in New York

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

TV Guide’s “Nail Files” lands in Natick

May 30, 2011   Leave a Comment  

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Katie Cazorla is a girl’s girl

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?

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!)

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Justin Bieber launches line of nail polish

Oct. 11, 2010   1 Comment  

Isn’t it a random combination that Justin Bieber and nail polish? But the 16-year-old pop sensation is taking that kind of new step in his career. Nicole by OPI nail polish is reportedly creating a collection of colors inspired by Bieber, Hollyscoop reported. The collection will be titled “One Less Lonely Girl.” The collection is [...]

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

Boston’s Glam Squad

Jan. 5, 2010   1 Comment  

Glam Squad at Safar Salon: Serge Safar styles Glam Doll Ella Barnette. (Blast staff photo/Steve Klise)

It’s an upscale, glamorous experience

Tips for getting better customer service during the holidays

Oct. 11, 2009   Leave a Comment  

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(ARA) — You’ve made your holiday list and checked it twice, but what happens when the salesperson helping you is naughty, not nice? Crowded stores, long lines, low inventory and cranky shoppers rushing to find that perfect holiday gift can often lead to a “perfect storm” of bad service. That’s why many retailers are ensuring [...]

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!

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 – [...]

The beauty website you must join

April 1, 2009   2 Comments  

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Spa Week has some fabulous giveaways this month with‚ something‚  for everyone, a $1,000 Spa Week gift card, a pair of Manolos, a case of wine, a free vacation to Peter Island Resort, beauty products, and more. Yes, you read it right.‚  Spa Week Media Group Ltd., ‚ an integrated boutique marketing and public relations firm that [...]

Red carpet beauty that fits your budget from Giuliana Rancic

Feb. 20, 2009   Leave a Comment  

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(ARA)- With award season in full swing, all eyes are on celebrities and their red carpet style. For every A-lister, looking great at an awards show is almost as important as remembering an acceptance speech. While most celebrities have a team to get them picture perfect, there are some simple tricks you can do at [...]