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By Hairdresser on Fire
2/5/2013
I love having an event that requires "special" hair. Seriously, the second I get an invite to anything remotely fancy I start thinking about how I'm going to wear my hair. And then there's the makeup. And of course the dress. But back to the hair...what's the point of having a great hairstyle if it doesn't stay past an hour or two? Whether it's for a Valentine... More
By Beauty Bets
2/3/2013
Red lipstick and perfume are so overrated. It’s shimmering skin that has the power to bewitch—and won’t rub off on your love or unassuming strangers. When applied with a light hand, these products will give candlelight a run for its money.     1. Liquid illuminators may just be the best beauty invention in the free world. Once you mix a few drops of ... More
By Hairdresser on Fire
1/28/2013
Some time unbeknownst to anyone, long long ago, the ponytail became a hairstyle that people considered a lazy 'do. This puzzles me, because a ponytail requires effort. Wouldn't the laziest hairstyle be just plain down and messy, or as my Grandma would describe it, bedraggled? Yes, you can toss it all up into a quick ponytail and never think of your hair for the rest of the day, but... More
By Lacquered Lover
1/24/2013
Being a nail polish blogger in NYC, I often get asked what the next big trend in nails will be!  In 2011, it was the year of the crackles.  2012 seemed to be the year of the nail art!  I am predicting that 2013 will be the year of the textured nails!   So far, in the first month of 2013 alone we have seen OPI release a "liquid sand" collection, Nails Inc.... More
By The Daily Obsession
1/21/2013
There is nothing I like more than a good face mask. I try to make a whole routine of it when I get the chance to useone: run a bath with my favorite bath salts, pour myself a good glass of wine, grab the latest issue of Lucky magazine so I can drool over all the clothes and shoes I can't really afford. It's such a nice way to de-stress and forget everything in my life that's... More