Should You Add Marijuana to Your Beauty Regimen?

Medical marijuana dispensaries have begun opening throughout Chicagoland and across the state, leaving Illinois residents to wonder whether legalization of recreational marijuana could follow. Interested in the benefits of marijuana without the high? Check out the latest beauty trend — products that harness the healing and nourishing properties of hemp. Hemp is missing THC, the […]

New in Town: Tasty Facial Bar in Chicago

Andrea Metcalf understands good health. Perhaps you’ve seen her share fitness and healthy living tips on Chicago’s Fox 32, the “Today” show or “Good Morning America” and marveled at her flawless skin. At her newest venture, Tasty Facial Bar, Metcalf combines superfoods with powerful antioxidants and the stimulating one-two combination of massage and steam to […]

The Top 7 Beauty Trends for Spring 2016

Spring is a great time to update your wardrobe and adopting a new beauty look to complement the latest fashions. From feminine ponytails to sun-kissed skin, here are our favorite must-try spring beauty trends in 2016. Bright Lips Every designer’s runway featured models with can’t-miss lips in shades of vibrant pink and red. The intense […]

How to Wear Red Lipstick at Every Age

Red lipstick used to be reserved for dressier affairs, but paired with your everyday outfit and more minimal makeup, a red lip elevates your look and brightens your face. Regardless of your age, don’t feel like you have to be Gwen Stefani to rock the classic shade. Here’s how to wear it. If you’ve never […]

Teddie Kossof Marks 40 Years of Groundbreaking Service

Ask clients and colleagues to describe Teddie Kossof and they will probably use adjectives like Hollywood-handsome, visionary, community-minded, practical, entrepreneurial and family-oriented. So it’s no surprise that he celebrated the 40th anniversary of his eponymous Northfield salon and day spa, Teddie Kossof Salon, in 2015. Who wouldn’t want to patronize, work for or collaborate with such a […]

Winter Beauty Trends to Try Now

Gray days and zero-degree temperatures can leave you feeling the blahs about everything — including your appearance. Get out of your winter beauty rut! These tips will inspire you to try something new and freshen up your look — and may just put that spring back in your step until the real thing arrives. Give […]

How to Wear Colored Eyeliner at Every Age

Think you can’t wear colored eyeliner without looking like a teenager? Think again! Many celebrity makeup artists prefer a colored liner to a neutral because, when used correctly, it makes the eyes really pop. Try deep purple, navy, bronze or copper liner with a little bit of blending to create a beautiful smoky eye. Here’s […]

Combat Dry Winter Skin With These Essential Tips

Chapped hands, cracked lips and dry skin everywhere. Winter’s definitely here! According to dermatologist Jordan Carqueville of The Skin Care Center in Glenview and Chicago, “dry skin occurs when there’s a lack of water in the epidermis (the top layer of the skin). Oils on the skin’s surface hold water in, so special care needs to […]

The Best New Beauty Products and Gadgets of 2016

A new year means a new crop of beauty products and tools hits the shelves of your favorite retailers. Kick off 2016 looking your best with our top picks, guaranteed to breathe new life into your beauty regimen. ghd platinum styler, $249 Straightening-iron addicts know that heat can wreak havoc on hair. But now there’s […]