I fear creamy foods.
It’s true. I won’t touch cream cheese, white sauces, butter sauces, coconut milk-based curries, or anything that is creamy in texture.
Perhaps for that reason, or perhaps based on being wishy-washy about my condiments, I am not a fan of mayo.
Except…in my hair.
When I was just out of diapers – my mom, probably my original beauty-product-inspiration – taught me that the best hair mask was available right in the fridge. My mom, too, you see, is not a fan of mayo – and in fact, ONLY purchased it because…it was…a hair product.
Yes, you read right. It’s easy, it’s …read more

In case you haven’t noticed, I put my hair through a lot (in the name of journalism).
This often means – and requires – restorative masks, and the most recent one on my radar is WEN Re-Moist Hydrating Mask.
This is marketed to be an intensive hydrating treatment to moisturize stressed hair, and to use, you are supposed to appply it all over your hair (after shampooing) and let sit for a half hour. However, you cannot possibly leave it on too long – the longer you do, the better it works.
I tried it, and it did not weigh my hair …read more

If I were to suggest rubbing paper on your hair, you may think I was one martini past sanity. However, I’d have a point!
While papyrus is known as the original form of paper (and a trendy paper store in NYC), it actually was used in ancient Egypt for hair and scalp care!
Apparently, I am not the only one who is down with this classical knowledge – Klorane has just come out with an anti-frizz hair care line created with papyrus milk. The papyrus plant is still grown in Spain, and its fatty acids really do help protect against heat and …read more

How are those New Year’s resolutions going? Are you sticking to your diet?
I would like to think it’s about time to took a moment to indulge in a rather stereotypical sin…chocolate. Only there’s no need to worry about fitting into your new pencil skirt for work the next day with this special treat. I’m talking cocoa treatments made especially for your skin.
If you haven’t tried it, the idea of applying such a decadent digestible to your skin may seem a touch strange; even contrary to the old wife’s tales about chocolate being the primary culprit for teenage acne.
Here are three …read more

Most of us can’t afford to get to the spa all the time. But don’t worry, you can pamper yourself with some terrific homemade beauty treatments.
Here are a couple recipe ideas from David Parker, Cosmetic Chef and Co-founder of The Body Deli.
Organic Green Goddess Facial Masque

1 cup Organic Yogurt
1 tablespoon Organic Mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Local Honey
1/2 Ripe Avocado
1 tsp. Lemon Juice
Pinch of ground Coriander

Directions: Put yogurt, mayonnaise, honey and avocado in a food processor. Pulse until smooth and creamy. Place into a bowl and add lemon juice and coriander, mix my hand until well incorporated. For best results buy whole coriander …read more