2013 Beauty Archive Stories

My foray into facial hair started innocently enough six years ago. I had long since tired of the nuisance of daily shaving. I would push the limits by sporting several days of stubble before inevitably succumbing to the uncomfortable itchiness (and unsightly patchiness) that accompanied the beginnings of a beard. On a whim, I decided to ride it

The Spa at Pelican HillThe Resort at Pelican Hill’s spa is celebrating moms for the entire spring season (through June) with the Mother’s Daycation Spa Escape, including one personalized 50-minute treatment with a choice between the Amber Gold Signature Massage, Seasonal Honey Body Ge

Punch up those eyes with a carefully selected pair of falsies, a.k.a. false eyelashes. We say “carefully selected,” because the world of false lashes is no stranger to over-the-top drama. And while most of us can appreciate a healthy sense of dramatics on the runway – disproportionately sized feathered or blinged-out lashes, fo

Shanghai is more than a name for stylist and owner Patty Ashen-Zimmerman’s Costa Mesa salon, it’s a state of mind. Not only do the clean white walls and matching, angular decor evoke a distinctly modern, almost futuristic salon utopia, but Ashen-Zimmerman also encourages a progressive, forward-thinking environment for her

As the birds start chirping, vivid yellows and vibrant greens will make their seasonal surge into our natural landscape. And as an extra treat, beauty forecasters are calling for a similar wave of color across the cosmetic scene. “Whether it be on lips, cheeks or eyes, a pop of color is a necessity for spring,” says Planet Beauty&rsq

As the beauty world explodes with more natural alternatives to the chemical ingredients often found in the cosmetics we buy for their promises of youth and good looks, Laguna Beach native Laura Linsenmayer knew it was time to bring these options together under one roof. Linsenmayer, a licensed cosmetologist since 2000, opened ROOTS T

Why do celebrities always glow at the Oscars? What do they do in the days before the big event that makes them look so good? I know they have secrets!– Curious in Laguna BeachDear Curious,Here are a few beauty tips I recommend to many p

Get Polished  Prices start at $25 for an adult manicure, $35 for an adult pedicure and $15 for a child manicur