Posted 4 weeks 48 min ago | By Laura Fetherstonhaugh | The Beauty Blog
For those who think Canada's top hair stylists can only be found in cities like Vancouver or Toronto, Calgary-based stylist and hair-show-pro Casey Coutts might catch you off guard. Raised in the lobby of his parents' hair school in Moosejaw, SK, Coutts is a fourth-generation hair stylist who has learned from the best.
Coutts works out of Angles Salon at their...
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Posted 7 weeks 1 day ago | By Rosella Chibambo | The Beauty Blog
We all want to look our best, but most beauty buffs are on some sort of budget. And, while few would dream of modelling their beauty regimen after the Rolling Stones — we hope — the boys had a point; we can't always get what we want.
Thankfully, the holiday season comes with the opportunity to indulge. So, why not treat yourself or someone special to a stocking stuffer worth splurging on?
Guerlin Rouge G de Guerlain Jewel Lipstick Compact and Kiss Kiss Liplift
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Posted 7 weeks 2 days ago | By Avenue Staff | The Beauty Blog
Fine hair is something of a misnomer because nothing about having fine hair is all that fine. I should know. I’m “blessed” with poker-straight strands that collect into a ponytail the diameter of my little finger and tend to get greasy a mere hour after washing. I’m one of those people who uses a straightener to add waves. And volume? Well, that’s always been something that I turn up on my stereo.
At least, it was before I discovered Schwartzkopf’s OSiS+ Dust It texture mattifying powder. It’s basically a super-fine, invisible clay dust...
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Posted 9 weeks 23 hours ago | By Rosella Chibambo | The Beauty Blog
Calgary winter weather can be frightful, and the inevitablity of dry, cracked lips is no more delightful. So if you’re not in the know about where to track down this season’s best balms, give some of these lip-loving suggestions a go.
Camellia Balm by Julie Hewett: This colourless salve — also useful for the hands, face and around the eyes — is organic and formulated to resemble the...
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Posted 12 weeks 1 day ago | By Rosella Chibambo | The Beauty Blog
Treating yourself to a little spa-inspired pampering at the end of the day is always a treat, with busy schedules and to-do lists leaving little time for the real deal. Crabtree & Evelyn’s new La Source Sea Foam Foot Soak promises an indulgent spa-like experience with its formulation of laminaria seaweed and algae extract to soften your feet. Part of Crabtree & Evelyn’s six...
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Posted 19 weeks 2 days ago | By Laura Fetherstonhaugh | The Beauty Blog
Whether you're feeling mysterious, shy, wild or confident, eye liners and shadows can help pronounce that mood to the world. Check out these top-notch recommendations from local makeup artists to find out what's in for Fall.
Karen Malcolm
karenmalcolm.ca
Recommendation: Jane Iredale Eye Steppes in GoCool
"Jane Iredale Eye Steppes in GoCool is a quad of eyeshadows that give you the...
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Posted 19 weeks 6 days ago | By Laura Fetherstonhaugh | The Beauty Blog
Karen Malcolm
karenmalcolm.ca
Recommendation: Jane Iredale Lip Fixation in Passion
"This is an amazing lipstain that goes the distance but wont dry out your lips. It's a perfect shade that will work for anyone who wants to pull off the red lip...very Mad Men."
Alicja Wilkosz
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Posted 20 weeks 5 days ago | By Laura Fetherstonhaugh | The Beauty Blog
In one day, a nail colour can work to flatter your office-wear, help you flirt on a dinner date and be that extra touch that glams up your party dress. It's the only accessory that works overtime every single day, so it's crucial to choose a colour that not only fits the fall fashions, but compliments your style across the board.
To give us a hand picking the perfect hue, we've asked five of Calgary's makeup professionals to give their personal nail polish favourites for this year's fall season.
5 Nail Polish Picks From Calgary Stylists...
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Posted 30 weeks 2 days ago | By Abby Miller | The Beauty Blog
Going whole hog during Stampede can really take its toll, mainly on your wallet and your liver but also on your skin.
To look, and feel, just as good on day 10 of the Stampede as you did on day 1, drop into one of Skoah’s two Calgary locations for their Stampede Facial for $60.
Similar to their Fitskin Facial, the Stampede helps repair sun-damaged and dehydrated skin, by cleansing, toning and exfoliating. If a few days of eating the latest deep-Fried fairground special have...
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Posted 34 weeks 2 days ago | By Cara Casey | The Beauty Blog
I have never been one to judge a girl for what she does to her body. I mean hell, the techniques that we women go through to achieve smooth legs, silky hair, tanned skin and long lashes can resemble medieval torture.
Alas, my mother always told me, "The road to beauty is gravel," and that nothing worth it ever came easy, which helped me rationalize various beauty practices. However, today this notion was taken to a whole new level by Calgary radio station AMP Radio.
As I was driving into work,...
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