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Archive for November, 2009

Champagne used in pedicures?

November 5th, 2009 by BSD

Pop the cork and celebrate your… feet! There’s a new ingredient fighting age spots and exfoliating your tootsies and you can only get it from France: Champagne! Some salons are offering champagne pedicures to help soothe your tired feet. Have you heard of this new beauty salon service?
How it works: your feet are soaked in [...]

India Empowers Former Sex Workers With Cosmetology Training

October 7th, 2009 by BSD

Women who have been victims on India’s sex industry are receiving an opportunity for a second chance at a career and at life. In India’s capital, New Delhi, sex workers are being offered free training in hair styling, beauty and makeup. Free transportation is also being provided for the women interested in the opportunity.
Spearheading this [...]

Using Botox to treat acne?

September 24th, 2009 by BSD

Chicago plastic surgeon Anil Shah M.D. recently published the only study ever done showing that Botox lowers the skin’s oil production and thus, can be used to treat acne. “Botox definitely clears up acne,” says Dr. Shah, who has treated about 100 patients in this way.
Of course, the media and spas around the country jumped [...]

Are you wasting your beauty school education?

April 29th, 2009 by BSD

Shara Stevenson is licensed esthetician and manicurist. She is also a marketing professional with a Bachelors of Arts from Georgia State University. Shara is passionate about multicultural beauty, fashion, market trends and branding. Follow Shara on Twitter @hellobeauty.
You purchased your kit, bought your uniform, and you’re officially enrolled in beauty school. That was the easy [...]

How much is too much?

March 11th, 2009 by BSD

Some companies have gone to the ends of the earth to seek out the miracle ingredient that can help anyone with enough cash turn back the hands of time.
Do you want softer, smoother, more supple skin? It’s going to cost you. It costs $230 to purchase just 2 oz of Crème De La Mer. Why [...]