Because looking good is the best revenge
November 2011
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11/29/11Color, Clean, and Volumize
We love multitasking, and Ambiance Cosmetics dry shampoo conceals roots as well as cleans and adds volume to your hair. It comes in five colors: blonde, brunette, black, red, and gray. Simply dab the applicator brush directly to your scalp; the powder absorbs excess oil, leaving hair smelling fresh and adding a bit of lift at the roots for more body and fullness between washings. Paraben- and preservative-free, Ambiance Cosmetics Volumizing Dry Shampoo also contains no alcohol, is non-flammable, and will not damage or dry out hair.... Posted at 04:28 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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11/23/11Like Mother, Like Daughter
LightStim is an over-the-counter device that is FDA-approved for the treatment of crow’s feet. Shaped like a small shower head, LightStim uses LED light therapy, which has been around for more than a decade, to stimulate the body’s own production of collagen and elastin for smoother, younger-looking skin. You simply hold it to your face for a couple of minutes in each location while you’re watching TV or engaged in some other mindless task. All you feel is a nice warming sensation as those little LEDs get to work. It’s kind of relaxing actually. I had tried... Posted at 09:11 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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11/09/11Power to the People: Special Thanks to Richard Scott Salon in Mount Kisco, NY
After six days with no power last week, I was feeling a little ragged around the edges—and looking it, too. Then I heard that Richard Scott Salon and Day Spa (15-17 South Moger Ave, Mount Kisco, 914-242-1700, richardscottsalon.com) was offering showers, shampoos, and blowouts to the powerless of Northern Westchester. How generous is that? So kudos to Ricky Mason, co-owner of the spa, for the brilliant idea, and heartfelt thanks to Amanda Danko for transforming my hair from bedraggled to beautiful.
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11/02/11Happy Feet: Milk and Honey Pedicure with Michelle Piacentino at Oasis Day Spa in Dobbs Ferry, NY
I don’t get out of our offices often enough, but last week my toes were definitely not yoga-worthy and a pedicure was in order. So I put my feet in the capable hands of Michelle Piacentino at Oasis Day Spa in Dobbs Ferry. My trust was not misplaced. In addition to having a rollicking good time chatting with her (she’s been doing nails since she was 14, so she clearly loves her work), I received a meticulous—and luxurious—milk and honey pedicure. Rasps and files were disposable; there were no whirlpool jets in the tub to pass along previous patron’s germs. Added bonus: she convinced me to go... Posted at 03:20 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
About This Blog
Katie O’Donnell
Pity the plight of the beauty blogger: Each week, the newest products appear on her desk, all promising younger-looking skin, tighter pores, plumper lips, lusher lashes, frizz-free hair—in short, a healthier, more glamorous life. Dutifully, Westchester Magazine Associate Editor Katie O’Donnell tests (or investigates) each item or service featured in WM’s Beauty Buzz blog. Life is beautiful indeed.
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