Q+A with Top Hair Stylist Casey Coutts

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.

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'Tis the Season to Splurge on Beauty

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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For Full-Bodied Hair, Dust It

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.

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Best Lip Balms of the Season

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.

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Crabtree & Evelyn Foot Soak

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5 Eye Makeup Picks from Calgary Experts

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

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Recommendation: Jane Iredale Eye Steppes in GoCool 

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5 Great Lipsticks from Calgary Makeup Artists

Karen Malcolm

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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."

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Fall Makeup Advice: 5 Nail Polish Picks From Calgary Stylists

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. 

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Skoah's Stampede Facial

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.

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The Boob Blog: Thoughts on AMP Radio's Breast Summer Ever Contest.

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.

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