Most people who’ve tried keratin treatments love them. Then why all the bad press? Keratin treatments—salon processes that use protein to smooth hair and reduce frizz for up to three months—have been under scrutiny ever since they hit the U.S. in 2007. Consumers love the results that include hair that doesn’t immediately puff out in [...]
While at a press event this morning, I was offered a chance to have my brows done and I jumped at the chance. Good thing—otherwise I’d never have met the supremely talented brow artist Maribeth Madron. See, here’s the thing: Although I’ve written dozens of how-to-tweeze-your-brows stories, and I can coach you through the angles and [...]
We met Akshata Nayak, scientist turned small-business owner and creator of natural skin-products line The Orange Owl, when we were at the Expo West natural-products trade show last month. We were immediately taken with her intelligence and her enthusiasm for making simple, eco-friendly versions of everyday products, and we’ve become addicted to the cinnamon-and-cardamom lip [...]
This week we stopped by the gorgeous New York City flagship store and spa of AmorePacific, an Asian skin-care and beauty brand that has been gaining a lot of U.S. fans, including Martha Stewart. AmorePacific was the first skin-care company to use green-tea extract from its own green-tea garden, located off the coast of Korea [...]
In the depths of a brutal New York City winter, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to hop on a plane and fly halfway across the world to Australia. I knew that this escapade would involve some unavoidable pitfalls (the 20-hour plane ride, jet lag, and Vegemite breakfasts, to name a few), but there [...]
Cornelia Zicu loves to talk about skin. She’s a less-is-more proponent who knows a whole lot about ingredients and believes that the right skin care regimen can delay the need for cosmetic procedures. And for those of us who’ve followed her for years, it’s hard to find fault with that assertion. Her facials leave your [...]
Two reflexology joints have recently opened in the sleepy corner of Northeast Westchester, New York, close to where I live. Granted this is an area where nail salons outnumber grocery stores by a margin of 3-to-1, but I can’t help but think the popularity of this phenomenon has less to do with day-to-day grind we [...]
If you’re a mom, chances are you’ve jonesed for Jenny Cooper’s designs for Crewcuts, J. Crew’s pint-sized collection for kids. But her quirky personal style is every bit as eclectic—and enviable. Talking with her, we were delighted by all the insights she had to share. We couldn’t fit them all into Living’s April issue, so [...]
With holiday madness approaching, there are fewer minutes left to spend fussing in the bathroom. Save time (and shelf space) with these four beauty products with major multitasking potential. SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel, $70 This potent bottle is great for intended use as cell hydration and damaged tissue repair, but it’s endlessly versatile. Store it [...]
Thanks to Olay for bringing us this post. Life as a beauty editor isn’t just about unlimited access to creams and potions. It also requires fluency in the language of scientific ingredients and a highly developed hype-o-meter. Which is why we’re thrilled to introduce Melissa Goldstein, Martha Stewart Living’s brilliant new beauty director — who took [...]
