This is not just any blow dry salon. Specialists at Blowdry Boutique must complete a series of master classes before they can take on clients, a requirement unique to this salon. Once trained, all specialists use only organic products in order to give customers the healthiest treatment possible. They don’t just offer blow dry services, […]
With fall fast approaching, there’s no better time to re-evaluate your beauty routine. Eager to try a new shade of lipstick? Ready to test a new eye cream? Go for it! To help inspire your new purchase, we’ve polled our staff to get a glimpse into the Make It Better beauty bag. Enjoy! Susan Noyes, […]
Sunglasses are a staple, no matter the season. We wear them not only for the glamour and style (see fashion icons Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly), but we also wear sunglasses for our comfort and our health. Medical experts say whenever you are out in the sun you should be wearing sunglasses because UV radiation […]
It used to be that we could only shop for cosmetics at the department store beauty counter. But now, thanks to the increased popularity of direct sales beauty lines (Arbonne, Avon and others) your best friend or next-door neighbor could be selling an awesome wrinkle fighter or heavy-duty eye-cream that puts the department store brands […]
Make It Better’s Best of 2015 drew more than 105,000 verified votes across 10 categories. Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #MIBBestof2015. Mani/Pedi Teddie Kossof Salon Spa As a longstanding reader favorite, Teddie Kossof Salon Spa is sure to make your nails shine. 281 Waukegan Road, Northfield, 847-999-9500 Blow Out BloOuts […]
First there was the Clarisonic. Now, there’s a variety of face polishers on the market. With so many versions—promising so many improvements to your complexion—which one do you choose? Is it even worth adding one of these pricy devices to your beauty regimen? We’ve scoped out the top face-cleansing brushes and done the research so […]
Each year, it seems we learn about the benefits of a new ingredient that’s enhancing our beauty products. Argan oil, coconut oil, and now…algae! Algae—otherwise known as kelp or seaweed—is showing up in every beauty product from basic face cream to shampoo. Algae has been around forever, but it’s just recently that cosmetic companies have […]
Are you sick of thinning lashes? Do you seem to look tired all the time? Eyelash Extensions are safe and an easy-to-engage beauty treatment. Just think…no more eyelash curlers that pull out your lashes. No more mascara to stroke on while you are driving your kids to school. No more under-eye liner that drips down […]
Melting makeup isn’t pretty and our usual beauty arsenal is powerless against heat and humidity, often leaving us more molten than made up. To help us combat the summer sun, we asked Chicago and LA-based makeup artist Jen Brown to share her favorite melt-, smudge- and smear-proof products for fresh-faced beauty all summer long. […]
Tanning may be passé, but you can’t deny that bronzed, dewy skin looks fantastic year-round. These beauty products will give you a safe, natural-looking glow and trick others into thinking you’ve been worshipping the sun. Prtty Peaushun Skin Tight Body Lotion ($39) Planning to show some leg? You’ll want to add this to your […]
