Features
August 1, 2010 | Article
The Green Spa Network offers these easy-to-implement tips that can help reduce the environmental footprint of your salon.
August 1, 2010 | Article
Women used to eat green papaya as a contraceptive.
August 1, 2010 | Article
The mom of two little girls who love to get their nails done, Piggy Paint founder Melanie Hurley always hated the thought of her children putting their hands in their mouths after she painted their nails with traditional solvent-based “kid” polishes. The result of her quest for a polish with no harsh chemicals, no foul odors, and nothing that might hurt the environment was Piggie Paint, which boasts the tagline “It’s as natural as mud.”
July 1, 2010 | Article
Because it aids in pigment spread, the oil combats the “caking effect” in lipsticks.
June 1, 2010 | Article
Silk proteins provide and retain moisture, protect skin from dehydration, and give it a smooth, silky feel.
June 1, 2010 | Article
When Briana Borten opened a second Dragontree Holistic Day Spa in the Portland International Airport, she made very few changes to accommodate the unique location. “Overall, though, we are trying to recreate the traditional day spa environment as much as possible, offering the same treatments and attention.”
June 1, 2010 | Article
Many licorice candies and sweets are actually flavored with the similar-tasting herb anise.
April 1, 2010 | Article
Bright designs, fun florals, and cute sayings make eye masks eye-catching. They are a cure for bright bedrooms, provide a respite for the overworked, and even relieve discomfort and headaches.
April 1, 2010 | Article
Fair-trade cooperatives in Morocco benefiting women have made the oil skyrocket in popularity — it’s not just good for users, it’s now also beneficial for local harvesters.
March 1, 2010 | Article
Chamomile has been used for centuries in Europe as a popular herbal treatment for numerous ailments, and chamomile tea is said to have mildly sedating effects.
March 1, 2010 | Article
In opening Tierra Mia Organic Nail Spa, Justin Mitchell and Karina Restrepo bring water-based polish, Latin flair, and a designer’s keen eye to the Philadelphia nail world.
February 1, 2010 | Article
The term diamond comes from an ancient Greek word meaning ‘unbreakable.’
January 1, 2010 | Article
Good for you for recycling plastic water bottles — but are you leaving the bottle caps on as you conscientiously recycle? If that’s the case, you are actually getting in the way of your own green efforts. It turns out that leaving on those little caps can cause your water bottles to be rejected —and prevent them from being recycled at all.
December 1, 2009 | Article
The term ginseng comes from the Chinese word meaning “man root,” because the root’s forked shape makes it appear humanlike.
December 1, 2009 | Article
Cindi Rice’s philosophy of one-on-one attention at The Nail Sanctuary has ensured that the owner-designed-and-operated salon’s appointment book is filled up to a year in advance.
