Free radicals, carcinogens, toxic chemicals and even lipoproteins seem to be everywhere we turn. McDonalds’s, Wendy’s and the entire city of New York have banned trans fats. You can’t step outside without sunscreen for fear of getting skin cancer or premature aging due to free radicals. The air we breathe in the Big Apple can <... >
Arrojo Studio, located on 180 Varick Street was a buzz on a beautiful Wednesday afternoon last April. Inside, both men and women filled long rows of chairs, framed by the razor-sharp, minimalist interiors – red walls, chrome and exposed piping. It is a perfect balance of downtown grit and uptown precision. So, too, is their <... >
You thought green hair wasn’t fashionable? You thought wrong. Hair care products are jumping to join in the green movement that’s snowballing faster than Shaun White careens down his weekly mountain of choice. “Sustainability” and “organic” are the buzzwords of the year, whether you’re in the business of technology, automobiles, design or beauty. Perhaps you’re <... >
We’ve heard it before: you are what you eat. And so it is true that you hair is only as nice as how you treat it. So, if it is soft, bouncy hair you desire, then look no further than your own scalp. You’re about to discover that your scalp has a mind of its <... >
Summer is coming, and with it, humidity. Which can do a number on your hair, no matter what the length, texture, or style it is. In preparation for summer, and in conjunction with our “nude” issue, here are a few easy, no fuss, wash ‘n go styles for hair of all shapes and sizes. WAVES: <... >
If you’ve noticed one trend in hair accessories over the past year, it has got to be the headband. Paired with a prim & proper ponytail, messy bun or securly anchored atop perfectly coiffed locks, the headband is THE hair accutrement du jour. If you’re a devoted BN reader, you know we’ve already let you <... >
Clarify Ever notice how your hair’s texture and appearance changes when you shower away from home? According to New York City hair colorist Robert Craig, water can dramatically affect the results you achieve from shampoo. Hard water contains minerals that cling to hair and make it difficult for shampoo to clean properly. Soft water makes <... >
The fall fashion shows have recently wrapped in N.Y. and L.A. So, we decided to take this opportunity to get acquainted with the hairstyles of the not-to-distant future. As you’d no doubt expect, both coasts offer up some very different selections. Let’s take a gander at what some of the biggest names in fashion have <... >
Walking into the legendary Hotel Chelsea is like taking a step back into New York City’s wild and dirty bohemian history. Punk rock lovers will remember the hotel as the site of the notorious murder of Nancy Spungeon by her boyfriend Sid Vicious of the Sex Pistols. On the less sordid side of things, the <... >
Sure, we’ve all got our favorite stars. But that does not mean that they’re infallible. At the February 25 Oscar ceremony, some made us proud while others…well, not so much. Let’s take a look the good and the bad that hit the famous red carpet on Oscar night. So, let’s start with the good news <... >
Curling your hair at home is not always an easy feat. Thus we recommend a divide and conquer approach. From the top: start with shampoo and conditioner that is meant for curly hair, like Curling Citrus Mango made by Organix. The brand, made by Vogue International, launches this month and brings such natural elements as <... >
Sometimes you just can’t have enough body – in your hair that is. For all you gals whose hair tends to be limp and lifeless, this month’s Fab Four is for you! We would like to take full responsibility for taking your hair to heights you never thought possible. Clarify Charles Worthington London Big Hair™ <... >
The Eva Scrivo Salon is a full-service salon with an ardently loyal clientele, and it’s a remarkably solid source for professional coloring. Colorist Antonio Gonzales is balayage wizard who can expertly assess proper color corrections and the perfect placement of nuanced, gossamer highlights. He’s more than willing to share his vast store of coloring tips <... >
The last thing you need on Valentine’s Day is a bad hair day. With the help of Elaine Mitchell, the creative director at Vidal Sassoon Uptown, we took the liberty of putting together a quick and easy hair guide to ensure that you’ll have the best possible do for your big date. When all’s said <... >
It seems safe to assume that we all own a blow-dryer. And being that blow-dryers don’t seem to vary that much, we’re not going to tell you about them here. Instead, we’ve dug up a couple of undercover tools that offer that extra something special. Here we go from start to finish. Consider this, if <... >
If you and your significant other are spending more and more time together you’ll soon realize that he prefers not to wash his hair with your Big Sexy Volume shampoo and you’d rather not have to search for something that resembles conditioner and resort to washing your face with Zest. It may seem like a <... >
Ever wonder where that Prada wearin’ devil goes to get her hair done? Well…psssssttt…head up Madison Ave and when you get to number 601, near 58th St. you’ll see the Emporio Armani store. Go upstairs to Pashah and find yourself in a zen-like loft of hair styling perfection. The furniture is crisp and clean – <... >
A New Year signifies many things: a renewed commitment to health, promises of being a better person and maybe even another attempt to save and invest your hard earned cash. We here at BeautyNews think a New Year should also promote trying new things. That’s why this January, we’ve taken a look at our favorite <... >
“It’s just hair, it’s not like we’re curing cancer,” says Randall Seale, co-owner of Ultra Salon. This down-to-earth statement, coming from a highly experienced haircutter, gives you some perspective of how he handles his clients: thoroughly, professionally, but always keeping in mind his place in the world and the labyrinth of potentially snooty New York <... >
Though this winter has started off on a rather mild foot, we’ve got a few more months of the cold, snowy season ahead of us. And though many of us would rather freeze than pull out our old knit caps, we found that hats have upped the ante this season. Check out this one from <... >
