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Juan Juan, is dedicated to giving back and is doing so during the month of October to support Breast Cancer Awareness and Research.

Iconic Beverly Hills and Brentwood salon, Juan Juan, is dedicated to giving back and is doing so during the month of October to support Breast Cancer Awareness and Research.  As a proud sponsor of Susan G. Komen, Juan Juan will be donating 10% of all sales for the entire month of October.


About the Salon:
Ownership Team Sean Jahanbigloo with wife Jennifer and sister Elie took over Juan Juan with the intention of providing it’s clientele with the best and latest in haircuts, styling and coloring while keeping the image of the Salon low key amist the extensive celebrity clientele.  Although the Salon maintains a client list that would impress any starseeker, the trio strive to fulfill the needs of their everyday clientele which they believe are the most important.  The Juan Juan team is thrilled to get involved in this cause and make your treatments extend to helping others this month.

Celebrity clients include: Claire Danes, Julia Roberts, Cameron Diaz, Cate Blanchett and Sandra Bullock and January Jones.

PRODUCT - pure hair pomade

Out of the zillions of complicated hair styling products out there, we’ve found one that stands out for its brilliant simplicity. Even its name—PRODUCT—is no-nonsense. This versatile pomade has just five dreamy ingredients: organic shea butter, aloe vera, beeswax, vitamin E and tangerine oil, and a little goes a long way to taming the frizzies and adding texture and shine to all kinds of hair, from fine to coarse. After quenching my super dry ends, I simply massaged the rest into my hands and cuticles, and voila! I left the house with soft mitts and great looking hair. In true MacGyver style, it also multi-tasks as a luxurious lip and under eye balm. Just slip the dainty 1.5 oz. jar into your purse and you’ll be armed with the perfect antidote to dry fall and winter days. PRODUCT is more proof that big things come in small packages. 

$14 FOR 1.5 OZ. 

http://www.thenameisproduct.com/

 

 - Amelia Glynn

writer_editor

415.776.6676

ag@ameliaglynn.com

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Skype: ameliaglynn

 

 

 

GROOMED LA GIVE-AWAY! Schick and Skintimate and super cute MARA HOFFMAN shower caddy.

is this the sexiest razor you have EVER seen??

 




This summer, I shaved. 

Yup, I dropped the wax and picked up the razor and became totally fascinated by these razors below.

 I'm talking, a two times a day shaving habit. I'm not gonna lie.  It's getting weird. 

The Schick® Quattro for Women® Disposable Razors in Limited Edition Colors, and Skintimate® Limited Edition cans created by New York Fashion Designer Mara Hoffman are FUN.  Yes, I said fun.

Limited Edition Schick® Intuition® in three fun designs, is my faveeee.  Choose the razor that fits your skin’s needs this summer: Renewing Moisture with Pomegranate extract, Naturals with all-natural aloe and the Moisturizing Care Pack with milk and honey and shea butter.
 
The Schick® Quattro for Women® TrimStyle™ with Acai and Jojoba is the first and only razor and bikini trimmer in one -  shave, trim and transform in one simple flip of the handle. Sweet.

And hey, wanna WIN this adorable caddy jam packed with enough shaving cream for a team of rugby players (that made no sense, but stay with me).

Just be the first to do this and it'll be sent to you. :)

(and email me!!)

All you have to do the win is:

1. SUBSCRIBE TO GROOMED L.A. 

IF YOU ARE ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER - GET THREE FRIENDS TO SUBSCRIBE!

2. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER

  http://twitter.com/groomedla

3. AND FACEBOOK

http://www.facebook.com/pages/GROOMED-LA/371919009902?ref=ts

 

  xo
 
  

 

Spoil yourself. Sit back, relax and let this facialist come to you.

I can't even begin to tell you what an insane luxury it is to have a facial in your home.  I was skeptical of what a "home facial" would be like.  What about all the machines? The equipment?  When Juanita showed up at my apartment lugging three trips of salon-worthy-facial paraphernalia, I knew I was in good hands. (In high heels albeit, looking stunning and glam with the most perfect skin I have ever laid eyes on).

She set up shop in my bedroom while I sat sipping one of the homemade herbal tea concoctions she blended specifically for me.  She lit a candle.  She made my toddler toy strewn bedroom as zen slash spa-like as possible.  

Then came the facial. I am an extraction whore, and if you are too, then I have the skin pimp for you.  Juanita just don't quit.  She goes over and over your skin looking for any little thing that might be lurking.  Then it's on to mixing up her own creations for your specific skin type and totally customizing the facial from beginning to end.  

This is a serious treat. And at not-so-over-the-top prices.  It's so worth it not to have to get in my car and deal with LA life when I need to relax, clear my skin, clear my mind and get the gunk out of my face.

She also works out of the Salon By Maxime on Rodeo which is where you call to book her. 

http://thesalonbymaxime.com/

The Salon By Maxime Place page

421 North Rodeo Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 205-2370

Open Tue-Sat 9am-6pm

Check out her prices but really, it's all about the customizing.  And she left me with some bad-ass product too.  One in particular, a doozy of a  Hydroquinone, Retnic Acid, Kojoc Acid-mutha that has my skin renewing itself daily.  Wowza.

Here is a taste of some other things that are mixed in!

Exfoliating brush to remove dead surface cells... High frequency used for it’s germicidal, stimulating and soothing effects... Galvanic current is used for iontophoresis which helps with better absorption of product. This same current is used for disincrustation which helps product penetrate deeper and it liquefies sebum deposits in pores... Vaporizer for hydrating or preparing skin for pore cleansing...High frequency to cauterize and prevent infection or bacteria from forming.  An electric mask hydrates and softens the pores.  All the various equipment has variations of treatment depending on her goal.

THE FACE...

Deep Pore Cleansing Facial

$130

Skin Clarifying Facial

$100

Rejuvenating Facial

$120

Hydrating Facial

$140

Four Layer Facial

$190

Back and Shoulder Facial

$130

Salon by Maxime's Q KERATIN Treatment

I have a love-hate relationship with my baby-fine hair. It’s cursed with cowlicks and random waves and often looks best crammed under a hat. In a town that covets all that's smooth and silky, I am a fuzzy-headed outlyer.

So, I'’ll admit I was a bit skeptical to try the Q Keratin treatment ($100) at the Salon by Maxime <http://thesalonbymaxime.com/>  in Beverly Hills. I always thought the magic of Keratin was reserved for the Kim Kardashians of the world, and not for people with quirky, “little-kid” hair like me. But, happily I was wrong. This gentle and super-hydrating treatment turns out to be a godsend for people with thinning and more fragile hair. It’s also great for pregnant ladies since its completely formaldehyde-free.

I'm new to L.A. and felt princess-like valet parking my car on North Rodeo Drive and breezing into The Salon by Maxime on a Saturday afternoon, that also just so happened to be my birthday. Despite it's not-so-easy-to-navigate website,  I immediately knew I was in good hands. The environment is beautiful and unpretentious and everyone was incredibly friendly. Maxime, the owner, introduced himself and I was quickly ushered into the chair of Rima Uranga, "“the straightening queen,"” who carefully surveyed my fine, frizzy mane with a slight frown. She explained how LiQWD <http://liqwd.com/> ’s Q Keratin treatment works (it can be applied at varied levels depending on the nature and condition of the hair) and that it relaxes, hydrates and smoothes frizz rather than straightens (the key ingredient is quinoa protein). My waves are one of the few things that I like about my hair, so I was definitely on board. Rima also mentioned that the results are cumulative, so the treatments work to strengthen and improve hair quality over time.

After a fabulous scalp massage, Rima got down to business. She applied the chemical-free solution and gently dried and flat-ironed my hair on a low setting. I felt very “Joan Jett” with my temporarily stick-straight do, but Rima assured me that my waves would be back in a few days, just shinier and frizz-free. I left armed with Maxime’'s “"Color Retention System"” shampoo and conditioner (both are sulfate- and sodium-chloride free and smell amazing) and “Restore,” a light, leave-in conditioner. (Love!) I also sampled LiQWD’s “Q-Keratin Longevity Serum” to help extend the life of my treatment and “The Perfect Wave” for days that I let my hair air-dry. I am officially a fan of the entire LiQWD line that's filled with high-quality ingredients and delivers impressive results.
More than a month later, my hair is still soft and shiny and worthy of leaving the house sans hat.

- Amelia Glynn

 

::  Amelia Glynn is a freelance writer and self-proclaimed beauty product whore. She loves putting the promise of each new lotion and potion to the test.

ameliaglynn.com 

organic skincare for dudes Organic Male OM4.

organic skincare for dudes Organic Male OM4.

strong enough for a man, but i'm usin it....

 

 
WHAT :: Four categories comprise the OM4 Men collection – Normal, Oily, Dry, and Sensitive. The assortment includes: Wash, a cleanser, Balance, an aftershave/toner, Bioactivate, a serum and Defend, a moisturizer.

Solution specific ingredients especially formulated for their benefits are contained in each product. Precise formulations of natural and whenever possible organic and biodynamic botanicals yield OM4’s distinctive results.

The ingredients work to achieve and maintain natural, healthy skin. Each OM4 collection contains rejuvenating vitamin and antioxidant rich extracts to actively defer the onset of premature skin aging and help men maintain their best appearance for years to come.  
 
Every product positions the skin to be in the absolute best shape possible, while educating men that daily skin conditioning is just as important as maintaining one’s physical fitness.  This seriously scientific skin care routine is not just for baby boomers but also for teenagers who want to have protected and healthy skin now and forever.  
  

Eric Reiss for gorgeous color and cuts - and she makes house calls!!

Gorgeous color and cut IN YOUR HOME with celeb stylist ERICA REISS.

I just had the most amazing color of the year - and, are you kidding?... in the comfort of my own (toddler slash infant toy-strewn) home!!  

The fabulously talented Erica Reiss has a pedigreed background as a cutter/colorist in demand and how lucky am I (and you too!) to have had her grace my pad with her bag of tricks and spin my gray streaked brown-orange over-processed mop into stunning gold, honey, carmels and blonde. I have the rich, warm sun-kissed Jen Lopez mane that I love. Watch out J-lo, Jew-lo's in the hizzy!

Erica's been known to attract top- models, musicians, actors/actresses* all seeking the best cuts/color in the business and her signature funky, "bed-head" hair.  She was the senior stylist at Jonathan Salon West Hollywood where she worked for 17 years until they closed.  Her tenure working with Jonathan Antin (you may remember her from the Bravo show "Blowout")  has made her an expert in both cutting and coloring and now she's flying solo.  She'll pop over to your house and color and cut you AND your entire family.  Seriously, I know three families that have her rock out mom, dad and the kids on a fun Sat afternoon.  You can also swing over to her place near the Burbank Equestrian Center, but man, there is nothing like a house call, I am telling you.  She's like the hair doctor (in fact, she's a wicked color corrector).

*Let's name drop, shall we?  Estella Warren, Megan Fox, Charlize Theron, Ellen Degeneres, Vanessa Marcil, Patricia Heaton, Jay Leno/ Personal Cutter- Presently, David Spade, Dave Navarro, Mark McGrath...

I am in love with my hair, finally the blondy blonde highlights that I worship and a perfecto-dusting of dead ends, stunning blow out ( which, btw, she will TEACH you how to do for yourself).

I am getting her in the books now for a monthly root touch up and my hubby is getting a monthly trim too.

Here are her approximate rates - prices vary with or without blow-dry and travel rates are dependent on travel time, destination and all that...Also, fist time clients must come to her home studio first.  

Simple, one process $75.

Highlights start at $150.

Cuts $125 for women.  Men it depends on detail starting at $60

Email her directly at:  reisserica@yahoo.com

 

Dr. Tamara ZumMallen for chemical free freezers. MEI ZEN. The latest in COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE.

Dr. Tamara ZumMallen is an incredible acupuncturist who works at Healing Hands Wellness Center in Larchmont.  She has worked on healing so many things with me over the years, from chronic hip and sciatica pain to lower back issues and nerve damage.  

But recently, Tamara added something very exciting to the roster.  She is one of the few acupuncturists in Los Angeles practicing MEI ZEN,  COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE. Yup, how about acupuncture needles instead of Botox needles to reduce fine lines, release muscle tension not to mention lift the epidermis and up collagen production? I was intrigued and couldn't wait to start my ten sessions (required for results).  I fell in love with it.

First of all, it is so relaxing - 90 needles in the face (not to mention she also treats whatever else is ailing at the time) helped me drift off into the most blissed out nap of my life.  But the results - WOW.  After every session, I immediately looked different. Glowing. Refreshed. Awake. And NO LINES. I immediately thought, how perfect this is for breast-feeding moms who want a little refresher but can't get back to Botox/Dysport yet. It's also perfect for anyone afraid to try freezers altogether. It's totally natural and my lord, I am obsessed with it now.  

Patients are saying:

"Not only did my skin look amazing and my crows feet disappear, but it helped keep my stress levels down and I sleep really well after treatments."

"Tamara works holistically.  The Mei Zen was powerful in relaxing my face, lessening my lines and I cannot believe the difference it made in jawline!  What a nice break from chemicals.  But I was also treated as a whole body, and my other ailments were treated at the same time.  Overall, I got more than I could imagine out of a session, inner and outer beauty and healing!"

 

Here Dr. ZumMallen explains more about Mei Zen for us!

I have been helping thousands of patients meet their holistic health goals for the past ten years.  What I’ve noticed is that when bodies are in proper yin/yang balance and qi is flowing, patients have a glow about their skin and a brightness in their eyes that is undeniable.  This realization has led me to seek out the very best in cosmetic acupuncture, a technique called MEI ZEN.  Mei Zen, meaning “beautiful person”, is a technique developed by Dr. Martha Lucas.

Dr. Lucas explains that by inserting acupuncture needles into specific points on the face, the body experiences a micro-trauma and sends collagen and elastin to  repair the skin.  Ten sessions are recommended.  And just like all Chinese medicine treatments, some results are dramatic and fast and some results are a little more subtle. 

 

Some results a patient may experience with Mei Zen:

A reduction of fine lines

A “leveling” of deeper lines

The beginnings of jowls may disappear

An improvement in acne and rosacea

Skin gets softer and more vibrant

Cheeks get smoother

Overall skin tone becomes more consistent

Age spots have faded

Wrinkles on the décolleté may soften

 

Cosmetic Acupuncture is contraindicated in the following cases:

Persons with seizure disorders

Persons with a history of migraines

Persons on blood thinners

Persons with unresolved hypertension

Pregnancy

 

Tamara is at HEALING HANDS ON LARCHMONT

 414 N Larchmont Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90004

Map

323-461-7876

Located ½ block north of Beverly Blvd, on the east side of the street.

Cost: 1 session is:  $120.    10 sessions:  $1100 (due at first session)

GROOMED LA readers get $100 off!

Mention Groomed LA and buy a series for $1000 for 10 sessions (due at first session).  

You can also email Tamara for more info! Tamara@LAacupuncture.net so people 

 

 THE NEW YORK TIMES EVEN RAVES

 

DANI HERNANDEZ - Brilliant color and then some @ Byron & Tracey

Who would I be without my base, lowlights and highlights? Just another graying broad on the block. I've had them all. The best of the best. But now, I really have the best. Thank you Kayla Alpert for introducing me to the hottest colorist in town, a rising star on the color circuit if you will, and my main hair bitch: Dani Hernandez at Byron and Tracey Salon. 

His shit rocks. Obviously.  Just ask Lindsey or Ellen, who swear by him.  Wanna look like you've been taking private surf lessons all summer or been sipping champers at the Hotel du Cap all day? Want that rich, gorgeous honey, golden, chestnuty Jennifer Garner meets caramelly J Lo with a little Gisele in the mix? He was the first to do 'tipping' and started the Ombre craze years ago.

Also, his hand painted, sun-kissed style means you can stretch out your grow-back appointment. The darker the roots the better here. It's very LA and if you want a more traditional, classically highlighted look, he does that too. He is simply a mix-master with color. I've seen his work on blondes and it's brill.

Not to mention he totally annihilated my Jew-frizz with a thermal conditioning treatment. Like Japanese hair straightening without the chemicals or ridic price. I was totally hesitant as I like a little wave and not crazy about a super straight look, but he convinced me my mop needed it and I have never been happier. I wake up and my hair looks like it's been blown out. It's totally crazy! It's been maybe 8 weeks and starting to get a little J-frizzy underneath in the mornings but a quick wash and a little product and it's smooth and shiny again. I suspect I will have to do this again in a few more weeks but now I am totally hooked on flatness. A little wave, no frizz. Heaven. Sexy hair heaven!

 

Base color starts at $125

Partial Highlights $225 and up

Full Highlights $300 and up

Brazilian Blowout $350 and up

L.A.'s very own, Dani H, is someone to know.  In a town full of hairstylists whose dramatic personalities over-shadow their own work, Dani has painstakingly mastered his craft as a premiere hair colorist.

Dani's cutting edge difference is simple: it's in his work.  A stickler for detail, his acumen and flair relies on the fine balance of making hair look very natural and sun-kissed.  His secret weapon lies within the baliage discipline, a French technique for painting color onto hair.  For Dani, It is all about achieving that "flawlessly and effortlessly groomed" look that is vernacular to this uber pro who was originally trained under   celebrity  hairdresser Corey Powell of the Parlour .

Dani H, rebellious artist in residence at Byron & Tracey  Salon .

Clients include: Mischa Barton, Kelly Rutherford,Carrie Ann Moss, Ashley Tisdale, Shakira, Patrick Dempsey  to name a few..

 DANI HERNANDEZ

 

Byron and Tracey Hair Salon

BYRON AND TRACEY 

9294 Civic Center Dr

Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Phone: (310) 276-4470

 

 

 

 

Best laser hair removal in town. As in, it's been 4 weeks, 1 treatment, and me like hairless cat. COMPLETELY BARE - Beverly Hills.

When laser hair removal caught my attention over ten years ago, I thought, Aha! No more-painful vag-waxin for me! Too bad, 5 treatments and $1000 later, my hopes for a wax-less future were squashed.  The hair grew back, in bits and pieces, and to me, looked worse than ever. I resigned myself to a life of pain and in-growns.

When the spanking brand new Completely Bare opened up in Beverly Hills and offered me a treatment, I said I'll pass on the laser, thank you, and try my old stand by, the rip and ouch wax. 

As my appointment neared, I thought, this is really silly of me, if I am going to report on what is known as the best laser hair removal spot across the country, I need to go for it.  I figured I would at least try it on my underarms.  I was still a bit non-plussed as I know it can take up to 6 treatments to really do anything, and that can add up $$$.  So I wondered if it was worth it to just try one session...?  I did hear tales of one laser session knocking hair out for a month, but still, I was weary.  Ahh, what the heck, I decided to try it if only to report back on what it feels like.

Well, I've started saving up. In less than 10 painless minutes, both underarms were done.  I litereally felt nothing.  And, it's been 4 weeks, and I have no regrowth yet!!  HUH?!!

Complelty Bare, owned by Cindy Barshop, a kick-ass entrepreneur and cast member of The Real Housewives of New York City, knows what she's doing.  (Read more about her quest for hairlessness, here). She has created a hair-free mecca here.  Down to an awesome product line!

The spa is under the medical direction of the brilliant Dr. Kristin Pressman, whom I have written about before and featured on Groomed L.A. several times (in fact, she's my Bio Identical hormone doctor!!  Not to mention, she does lovely conservative freezer and filler work and knows her way around a Vi-Peel!).

I am beyond sold on laser.  My lord, those machines have come a loongggg way from yesteryear. My pits looks stunning. (Wow, did I just say that?  Four words I never imagined saying in my life.)

So, I will start saving up and buy myself a package to completle my underarm magic.  Then, it'll be onto legs, face and lastly, bikini.  Gotta save the best for last.

OH - I've sent people there for wax and they've reported back it's lovely.

 

436 N Bedford Dr
Ste 304 - THIS IS IMPORTANT!! NOT LISTED IN THE DIRECTORY IN LOBBY!
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills

(855) 366-6060

www.completelybare.com/

WHAT ::

completely safe, completely effective, completely proven... the completely bare difference.

Regardless of your skin type or hair type, when it comes to laser or IPL hair removal, completely bare has over 13 years experience, knowledge and technology to deliver the most effective results. Our highly-trained specialists tailor each client's treatment to their unique hair removal needs using gentle, non-invasive solutions for unwanted hair anywhere on the face or body. completely bare offers complementary consultations to help you make the best decision for your individual needs.

completely bare method:

• Our completely bare method, training and certification of specialists ensure that anyone, regardless of hair and skin type, can successfully obtain the most effective service.

Laser System: Laser Hair Removal is a faster, gentler way to remove unwanted hair, with great results. Laser Hair Removal light targets the melanin in the hair follicles that lie beneath the skin. The light bypasses the skin and heats the hair, right down to the bottom of the root, destroying it without damaging surrounding tissue or skin. As long as there is some color in your hair (even blond hair has enough color), then our laser hair removal system will be effective, leaving your skin smooth and hair free.

These are other places we treat...you're not the only one with hair there...

• Inner bum
• Labia
• Toes
• Stomach Line
• Ears
• Areola
• Etc

Cindy's Truths...

• It is less painful than a wax...
• It absolutely eliminates ingrown hairs after the third treatment ...YAY!
• Yes, it is more expensive than waxing up front...but if you wax forever, not the case...
• Yes, you might need more or less than six sessions depending on the body part and because of dormant hair follicles...
• Each treatment your hair grows back finer...but on larger body parts it may grow in patchy...but soon skin will be smooth and hair-free...
• completely bare lasers treats tanned complexions...but not fresh from the beach skin...
• completely bare treats any area on your body...including your bum...
• No, lasers will not remove gray hairs...
• Your treatments should be spread out every four to eight weeks...

The specialists at completely bare advise that that you shave, in between all laser hair removal sessions to maximize post-treatment results.

***Hair removal is safe, quick and effective. Most clients report no more discomfort than a quick pinching sensation. Due to the natural growth cycles of your hair, six treatments spaced four to six weeks apart are generally required for a completely successful course of laser or IPL hair removal treatment.***

Keratin Rejuvenation Treatment with Denis De Souza at Andy LeCompte

 

I had a major hair tragedy two weeks ago.  I was invited to get a fancy pants haircut at a new uber chic salon, and let's just say that one thing led to another, and I was given a Brazilian Blowout that burnt my hair. As in Fried.  Fucked.  Done.

Anyway, I immediately took what was left of my hair and ran to my hair worship goddess Liz Devin at Andy LeCompte Salon.  Not only is she a Brazilian Blowout expert but she has been giving me the most sexy, soft, elegant, sexy (did I say that?!) haircuts for the past few years.  The only two times I farmed myself out to try another stylist for Groomed LA (only... I would never let any one else touch it if it weren't for journalistic reasons!) - I was back in Liz's chair the next day for her to fix it.  

And now, here I was, my once long and sexy waves now looking like Joan Jet.  Liz took my fried asymmetrical tresses in her fingers and said, it's burnt.  She tried to save what was left by trimming off the parts that looked like electrocuted and did the best to shape my stiff fried helmet.  "This ones gonna take a long time to go out.  Sorry.  And your hair was looking gorgeous!"  The tears turned to fury.  "How long?" I pleaded.  "A long time" is all she said, and she traipsed off in a puff of gorgousness and 9 feet long legginess.  She soon returned with Denis.  "Denis will fix it. You need a Rejuvenating Keratin Treatment. Stat. It's what I make people do if their hair is too damaged for a Brazilian.  And buy a silk pillowcase. " Pencil me in. ASAP!

I kept my hair in an oily ponytail all week until I could get in to see Denis DeSouza, drenching it in serum to keep it from breaking. Turns out that's a huge mistake.  Denis said no, no, no! Silicone in the serums dry it out even more! 

Thank GOD for Denis (his main thing is as colorist there) - and his amazing treatment that SAVED MY HAIR!!  My burnt hair is now soft again and manageable. It doesn't look dead. It's come to life. The treatment uses 8 bottles of Keratin and Collagen (4 each) They are sprayed, in turns,  onto the hair, and worked deep into the layers of the hair with a lo-set flat iron.

This treatment is perfection for someone who's hair goes through a lot of processing, coloring, sun, a burnt Brazilian, or hair that is just super dry and needs major repair. 

Here are some more deets:

THINK: Locked-in hair repair. 

WHAT IT IS: A replenishing, rejuvenating new treatment for distressed tresses. 

WHAT IT DOES: Restores Keratin, one of the building blocks of hair, to worn-out locks. Hair is composed of overlapping layers of cuticles that progressively deteriorate with continued exposure to harsh ingredients. When hair is exposed to any chemical—from straightening formulas to coloring systems—the cuticle is the most vulnerable. A damaged cuticle compromises hair’s natural barrier: it lets out vital nutrients and invites in dryness and split ends. When hair lacks elasticity and strength, Keratin can be added to repair damaged areas and rebuild internal structures.

HOW IT DOES IT: Denis De Souza’s state-of-the-art Keratin Rejuvenation Treatment applications come in three different molecular weights, each a special building block of the hair:

CMC—When hair becomes weakened and dehydrated, it loses CMC, an oil-based ingredient in the hair. Adding CMC enables dehydrated and distressed hair to retain moisture and lock in the necessary Keratin.

Collagen—In the same way it adds strength and elasticity to skin cells, Collagen pumps up hair by creating a veil on the cuticle’s surface that locks in moisture, adds softness, and deters frizz. 

Silk Proteins and Aloe Extract—These gentle ingredients join Collagen in forming an even veil of protection on the hair’s cuticle, adding shine and resistance. Silk Proteins and Aloe Extract also protect the hair from daily stresses like thermal styling, UV light and brush friction. 

THE PROCESS: The luxurious deep conditioning treatment provides immediate long-lasting results. In just 30-45 minutes (depending on hair length), the Keratin Rejuvenation Treatment strengthens the hair at the cortex, fosters softer hair, and seals in moisture to retain all the beneficial effects of the Keratin System.

You lock in the results with an at home take-home supply kit, extending the effects of the treatment until the next salon visit. 

WHO HAS HAD IT (and loved it): Charlize Theron, Michelle Monaghan, Kelly Preston, Kate Walsh to name a few...

WHERE TO FIND IT:  With Denis de Souza, exclusively at the Andy Lecompte Salon in Los Angeles.  Please call 310.273.4100 for an appointment. 

AND ONLY $150 !!

 

Inspector Gadget of the Week! LightStim - LED Light Therapy for Anti-aging, Acne and Rosacea.

 

LIGHTSTIM - LED LIGHT THERAPY LIGHT FOR WRINKLES & ACNE

 

Not everyone can afford to go for high end cutting edge laser treatments to deal with wrinkles, acne, enlarged pores, rosacea, sun damage, etc...  So the question is, is it worth it to invest in one of the latest, cutting edge HOME systems to attempt to fight the battle of persistent skin issues on the home front?  And, does a $300 investment assure that these products will do the trick? Well, let's find out!  I'm testing out a bunch of these systems for you guys, and while it's tricky to ascertain results in the short period of time that I've been using them ( results claim to appear after several weeks and I'm on week 3) I wanted to start tracking my progress now for you.

I was very intrigued by LIGHSTIM, as many facials now incorporate LED light into them.  Here's how it claims to work in the simplest form for easy digestion! ( Links to more scientific data here).

LED :: LED stands for Light Emitting Diode. Diodes give off energy in the form of light. These little diodes are compact, durable, powerful, bright, efficient, and when used in combination with LightStim’s patent pending engineering, produce rejuvenating effects on the skin.

Light Therapy is the use of specific types of light which give off energy that stimulates your cells, thereby increasing the production of collagen and elastin. In turn, this makes your skin firmer, less wrinkled, and younger looking. This is known as LED Light Therapy.

THOUGHTS :: I've been using the red bulbed LightStim (anti-aging, obviously) for a few minutes every day - it says go for THREE minutes in each spot on the face you want to treat for FIVE days a week.   Since it needs to be plugged in (the LED takes too much power for a battery), I am doing it at my desk, often with one hand, while reading email or attempting to type. This is probably not the best way to do it as I can't really hold it in place. I wish I didn't have to plug it in so I could do it while watching TV.  Only thing is, I never watch TV. So, I suppose desk time is best after all.  The light is extremely bright (it comes with tiny goggles if you're so inclined - me - too lazy) but if you press it against your skin tight enough, it won't blind you. Kidding. It's just very strong. Which is what you want.  You don't feel anything, it doesn't even warm up.  It's easy to use - you don't need to prep with any creams, gels, etc.  It's just about finding the right spot on your face and having the patience to hold it still(ish) for three minutes.  Being of the ADD crew, I just want to MOVE IT AROUND, like a Quigi board mouse, before the time is up.  I have no idea why.  It's simple to do on the cheeks, as they are nice and chusion-y and the handle just sort of finds it's place there. A bit more challenging on the forehead where I feel bony and the light does emit into the room as it's not totally covered by skin.  You ARE supposed to close the eye that's closest to the light, btw, when you use it on your cheeks.  

So far, after only three weeks, it's hard to say what's happening.  This is probably because I am not doing it religiously, which I always think is something to take note of.  You want something that is east to commit to.  And while this device is super easy, painless and even fun, it might just be that I'm too busy to really focus!  I do know that my skin is looking quite good and hydrated. My fine lines have been diminishing as of late and I am more than certain that my recent Ultherapy had a quantitative effect - my collagen is continuing to rebuild at the moment.

IS IT WORTH IT? :: If you are in the market for something, ANYTHING that you can do at home that can possibly be beneficial for anti-aging and skin management, I say invest in a LightStim and the NuFace Toning System (more on that tomorrow). It's a bit of an investment, but these both were recommended to me by top aestheticians who use them in their practice. And I have to think, if they are going to bother putting their names on the line, then it has to be worth something.  I do think a big part of it, is diligence and dedication.  There is data to prove these devices take effect - so if you have the cash for this but not the thousands to do a more intensive doctor assisted treatment, I say go fo it.  Heck, if you think it's crap, sell it on Craigslist! 

DATA :: Read this articles for REAL data.

 The Anti-Aging Light may help to: (source)

* Smooth and diminish fine lines and wrinkles
* Reduce pore size
* Increase the skin’s moisture retention & elasticity
* Improve sun-damaged skin
* Firm and tone aged or tired skin
* Smooth the texture of the skin
* Balance uneven skin tone
* Restore skin’s youthful radiance and appearance
* Lighten age spots, sunspots and discoloration
* Soften rough dry skin
* Tighten sunken or saggy cheeks
* Decrease puffiness around eyes

 

LightStim can be bought HERE. 

Here are the three for purchase:

Anti-Aging Light Acne Light Our Price: $349.00  Sale Price: $329.00  You Save $20.00 Our Price: $349.00  Sale Price: $329.00  You Save $20.00 Postpone the skin's aging process indefinitely! Acne- a Thing of the Past! Rosacea Light Our Price: $349.00  Sale Price: $329.00  You Save $20.00 Developed Specifically For Rosacea!

The Lights

Anti-Aging Light

Helps to diminish fine lines and wrinkles, firm and tone your skin and restore your skin's youthful radiance and appearance.

Acne Light

If you have teen or adult acne and are looking to kill the acne causing bacteria, reduce inflammation and rejuvenate your skin using blue light acne therapy.

Rosacea Light

If you have been plagued by small bumps, blemishes and redness from Rosacea, this is what you’ve been looking for!

Professional Anti-Aging Light

For skin-care professionals and doctors we offer the Professional 2-panel Anti-Aging Light for LED Light Therapy.

Professional Combo Light

For skin-care professionals and doctors interested in treating clients for esthetics and dermatological services.

Professional Acne Light

For skin-care professionals and dermatologists who treat clients with acne, we offer the Professional 2-panel Acne Light

Click here for a more detailed and technical explanation

Click here for external references on LED Light Therapy

How the Acne Light Works

LED blue light therapy helps to kill the acne causing bacteria, reduce inflammation and provide a general rejuvenation effect on the skin.

Acne begins when the pores become clogged or blocked and bacteria starts to grow, resulting in whiteheads and blackheads. The whitehead or blackhead releases its contents onto the surface of the skin and either heals or, it can rupture and inflammatory acne can take place.

The combination of blue, red and infrared lights in the LightStim Acne Light get down to the core of the acne causing bacteria. The red lights help to reduce inflammation while at the same time, the blue lights help to kill the acne causing bacteria.

LightStim's technology was developed by a doctor and a scientist. We at LightStim care about health and beautiful skin. Feel free to call or email us with any questions you might have.

Click here for a more detailed and technical explanation

Click here for external references on LED Light Therapy

 

 

Tara checks out Brentwood's new Nail Garden and hooks up Groomed LA readers with a 15% DISCOUNT!

Has your regular trip to the nail salon lost that lovin’ spa feeling?  Ready to treat your tootsies to the pampering that they deserve?  Well slide those neglected stems into your favorite spring sandals and get ready, because the Nail Garden has arrived in the Westside.

The already infamous Nail Garden, with branches in Studio City, Sherman Oaks and Burbank, has just opened its newest nail salon, conveniently located in the Brentwood Gardens. It’s the perfect spot for a spa trip before meeting the girls for a quick bite or shopping for the right top at Ron Herman to match your fabulous new nail color.

The Nail Garden’s modern decor and chill lounge music gives the nail salon a relaxingly fresh vibe. Combined with complementary coffee and drinks, I was feeling pampered even before I picked out my nail color.  And best of all, to my surprise, the nail polish station was completely filled with every OPI color imaginable. I easily found my favorite sultry red, named “Vodka and Caviar.”  Yum!

The Nail Garden has lots of different reasonably priced spa packages available, or clients can pick and choose treatments to design their own spa experience. I treated my neglected digits to the Indulgence Bliss Spa Combo.

But before my spa experience even began, my nail technician brought out a brand new sterile package of nail utensils that she opened up in front of me. And I was informed that each massage chair has a Backflow Prevention System that keeps the basin clean and fresh. Love it!

My intoxicating spa treatment included a marine cooling mask, a sea salt scrub and a warm lotion massage. As my hands and feet were delightfully softening in the paraffin wax, I relaxed into the hands of my technician who gave me a neck and shoulder massage - all included in the package.  By the time my nails were being painted, I felt my body was completely relaxed and refreshed from head to toe.

I was so happy with my nail service that I popped into one of the well-designed treatment rooms for a quick arm wax. Fab! Other treatments include a full waxing service menu, eyelash and brow tinting, lash extensions, teeth whitening and a wonderful kids’ mai/pedi menu, for children 10 and under.

The Nail Garden is the perfect location for hosting a Garden Spa Party with friends or a Princess Party for the kidos. Or meet up with the girls for the Nail Garden’s weekly Happy Hour. That’s right!  Just book a manicure-pedicure combo on Monday to Wednesday between 5:00 to 8:00pm get a glass of wine on the house. Love it!

And for our fabulous readers….. Receive 15% off any service at any one of the 4 Nail Garden locations when you mention Groomed-LA.

For more information check out the Nail Garden at www.nailgarden.com

Or to book an appointment at the Nail Garden in Brentwood gardens call (310)979-0808.

Or drop in at 11677 San Vicente Blvd. # 112, Brentwood CA 90049.

  

xo Tara Sizlo

Warren Tricomi Salon for L'Oreal Professionel new INOA (ammonia free hair color). With a half OFF offer for Groomed L.A. peeps!

After years of getting my dish water blond hair highlighted with your standard ammonia based highlights, I was sick of looking like a South Jersey soccer mom.  Ammonia based highlights are the gift that keeps on giving.  I'd leave the salon looking like a million bucks and a month later my golden tresses would look like the unfortunate Sun-in bleach job I rocked in high school. 

Well, I can fret no more.  There's a new highlight in town - L'Oreal Profesionel INOA.  INOA, which stands for Innovation No Ammonia, advertises itself as the hair color for the future and I have to agree.  I can't rave enough about the amazing highlights Kaz Amor, principal west coast extraordinaire at Warren Tricomi, gave me using INOA.  You get so used to the toxic smell, the eyes watering, the scalp burning that it was hard to believe INOA was actually going to lighten my hair enough like Kaz assured me it would.  Well, mission accomplished.  Not only did I leave the salon with the gorgeous honey blonde I wanted, but three weeks later my hair is still gorgeous, shiny and soft.  
 
This is one hair color you can feel great about – INOA doesn't harm environment, there's no animals testing and there's no yucky chemicals for you.  The question now is why would anyone go back to their ammonia based highlights? They're so twentieth century.
 
And speaking of the twentieth century - I did my eyebrows no favors in that millennium.  Apparently my brow butchering was so bad, that brow and lash specialist to the stars, Kristie Streicher, spotted my desperate need for help from across the room as Kaz was transforming my hair.  Kristie is in so much demand in both New York and LA that she has to fly back and forth every six weeks to keep her peeps looking good.  She’s now based mostly in LA so we’re super lucky to have access to her magic threading, tender tweezing and lengthening lashing.  And what's so great about Kristi is that she’s into the natural brow so you don’t leave the salon feeling plucked to death.  She shapes, tints – vegetable-based tint, btw - and tweezes the brows into a natural shape that frames your face. I also learned a little trick for people like me who have holes in their brows - the brow comb-over!

 

xo Chelsea Gilmore
 

SPECIAL OFFER FOR GROOMED L.A. PEEPS!

The first 10 people get HALF OFF (!!) of a INOA treatment with

West Coast partner of Warren-Tricomi Kaz Amor.  

The service starts at $146 (for single process)

( does not include a blowout )

 

Warren Tricomi Place page

8327 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90069
(323) 651-4545

Style Bar Beverly Hills. Mani-pedis/ blow-outs & make-up applications - $33 each!

time not your friend these days?

How about getting all three of these services -- at once?

Blow outs are $33....make-up is $33.....and wait, a mani & pedi is $33!

At STYLE BAR BH - the new chic, modern "beauty express bar in Bev Hills.

I sent my super busy manager friend Shawn Simon to sample the offerings.  Her goal: to get some serious grooming after a meeting at 5:15, be in and out and back to the Soho House by 6:45, and looking smashing at that.  Mission accomplished.  She had her hair blown out, full on evening make up applied and her nails were shiny and new.  She looked and felt fab! She loved the place!

Style Bar BH offers blowouts, makeup application, and manicures & pedicures for under $100 and they get guests in and out in under one hour.

Guests experience luxury, high quality, affordable services that can be performed two at a time, catering to time constraints and a desire to get all beauty services under one roof.

 They offer a full service menu with an array of must-have beauty additions from hair cut and hair color, to eyelash extensions, and luxe scalp treatments. 

Style Bar BH

136 S Beverly Dr.,

Beverly Hills, CA, 90212.

For more information visit www.StyleBarBH.com or call 310.858.2400.

 “Everyone in LA has someplace to be, and who doesn’t want to look more glamorous in under one hour?

 

HERE'S A MAMA'S DAY PROMO!

Bring your mom in to Style Bar anytime the week of Mother's Day and she will get a free scalp massage and manicure (20 dollar value)!

No time to shampoo? Give your mane a wash-free pick-me-up with KERATIN COMPLEX DRY SHAMPOO LIFT POWDER.

Fresh, styled hair is the one signature beauty piece that can put a look together.  But who has time for a daily blow out?   I have the just the pick-me-up answer your hair has been searching for: Keratin Complex’s new brush-on Volumizing Dry Shampoo Lift Powder

As a busy mom of two, I'm always on the lookout for a quick solution to feeling fabulous and avoiding the occasional bad hair day, even at those 7am drop offs.  Ugh!  But now Keratin Complex has crated a portable powder that instantly adds volume to roots, while removing odor with the refreshing sent of lemon. Ahhh…

Easy to use, the Lift Powder slides to the edge of the brush so you can reach the base of your roots to add volume with no mess.  Plus, it’s the perfect size to take in my purse for a quick little touch up after Yoga or in the wee hours of the morning after a late night dance session with the girls in Vegas. Yah Baby!

Compact and easy to use anywhere, the Keratin Complex Volumizing Dry Shampoo Lift Powder has quickly become one of my favorite go-to beauty products.

Keratin Complex Volumizing Dry Shampoo Lift Powder

Price: $24.00

KeratinComplex.com 

Be sure to check out the new Keratin Infusion Therapy Collection, including the Keratin Care Shampoo and Keratin Care Conditioner (perfect for daily use), the Infusion Keratin Replenisher (to repair and revitalize hair during blow drying and flat ironing), and Shine (to enhance body and shine before styling).

 

xo Tara Sizlo

 

Tickle me feathered! FEATHER EXTENSIONS AT FRED SEGAL SALON in Santa Monica.

you've seen them before but feather extensions are not going away.

they're just getting more fun and creative!

KRYSTAL RIDDLE at FREG SEGAL SALON is doing what she calls tipping.

making them piecey and on the ends, sometimes doubling them up, two on one braided strand.

i've been wanting them for a while, but by the time i found the right person to do it, they started to feel a bit played out.

but now I can embrace my inner-steve-tyler

because Krystal has revitalized the look at is taking it to the next level (see below!)

and for $45 for 5 feathers, and in no time, it's a no-brainer, easy on the hair way to add a little bo-ho-summer's just around the corner-fun to your look.

they can last 1 to 3 months, can be washed, curled, whatevs.

they're simply clamped onto the end of a braid.  it's that simple! 

and doesn't hurt your hair at all.

( i love the contrast of my preppy grey turtleneck and hippie feather-y look)

of course you can go ANY color you want! natural, hot pink, peacock, etc.

here are some other looks Kirstal has rocked out:

 

Krystal envisioned extensions that are personalized and distinctive. Her approach is about versatility and creativity—the sky is the limit. Clients can opt for a casual and playful look, or do something subtle and chic. They can request a streak of long feathers, smaller feathers spaced along one strand of hair, short feathers attached to just the hair ends, or any other way imaginable. Krystal said she’s frequently asked to do the custom extensions, and predicts that this is just the tip of the iceberg: “I think people are definitely going to start doing more fun, imaginative things with their hair.”

Feathers clipped into the hair were popular additions to 70’s getups, but today a longer-lasting extension using one or two rooster tail feathers, left naturally colored or brightly died, are the norm. Celebs like Jennifer Love Hewitt, Hillary Duff, and even Steven Tyler have be-feathered themselves and inspired countless others to do the same. The skyrocketing demand for fashion feathers has even made it hard to find certain kinds.


Instead of churning out the same look on every head, Fred Segal Salon uses a mix of colors and feathers from a variety of birds, including rooster, guinea, pheasant, and ostrich. Peacock feathers, while a bit high-maintenance, are a great option for a special occasion or big night on the town. Clients can even bring in their own feathers, supplied by an art store of from their own Polly. Krystal encourages clients to get involved with the combination and positioning of the feathers before they’re expertly applied. The extensions last one to three months and can be washed, blow-dried and even curled just like the rest of the hair.


Feather hair extensions range from $30 for a single custom feather to $45 for a handful, but prices will vary depending on the number and types of feathers used.  

Appointments can be made at (310) 907 -4022.

The salon is located at 420 Broadway in Santa Monica. www.fredsegalsalon.com <http://www.fredsegalsalon.com/> .

Get your glam on with Juliana Landis' at her tres-private beauty oasis. Hancock Park just got even more beautiful. (And exclusive).

(how about getting your lashes done in this room?)

I didn't think I had another beauty crush in me.  When you're a jaded beauty insider like myself, it takes a lot to get my juices a-flowin.  Well my cupeth runneth overeth when I discovered Juliana Landis and her uber chic secret (oops, not anymore) beauty hide-away in Hancock park. Besides the fact that the place is so dreamy that you'll have trouble leaving, Juliana is so bad ass brill, you will want to stay for hours just to make sure she has done everything possible to beautify you with the Juliana touch. I found myself saying, wait, what about this (hairy upper lip)? And that (messed up brows) when I had just come in to sample her lash extensions. (Which by the way are amazzinnggg.  Gorgeous, natural, non-tranny).  She has impeccable taste and I've already looked into having her do the make-up for some friends who have big events coming up.   If you're sick of the hustle and bustle of parking and people (me hates!) and want to make your brow wax and lash touch up a heavenly experience - this is for you. Mark my words, you will not want to leave.  I'm always looking for the most exclusive, private luxury experience and Juliana is MECCA.  A class act through and through.  She's got it all.  Talent, luxury, refinement and loads of X factor.

Juiliana herself is a big-wig beauty insider. A graduate of the prestigious London Esthetique College of Beauty Therapy and Makeup, Juliana is one of Hollywood’s elite makeup artists. Leading actresses, runway models, nervous brides, soccer moms -- they all line up to request her talents when they must look their absolute best for a big event, photo shoot or TV appearance.

Her thing: finding the right balance between looking “made up” and looking just radiant. “It’s not about changing a person’s appearance, but accentuating their positive features to put them in the best light,” she says.  “Whether its makeup, eyelash extensions or brows – my satisfaction comes when a client looks in the mirror and exclaims, “Wow, I look great!”

It’s a makeup philosophy honed after a number of years as a successful commercial model in Singapore, Tokyo and Hong Kong. And while she loved her modeling career, she knew it was just a matter of time before she would one day return to her childhood passion of makeup as a profession.
 

Juliana’s services include:

• Makeup Application
• Lip Wax
• Expert Eyebrow Shaping
• Eyebrow Tint
• Eyelash Tint
• Expert Eyelash Application
• Expert Touch Up
• Expert Re-Do
• Simple Perm eyelash perming
  

http://www.julianalandis.com

Before starting her own business in the Los Angeles area, Juliana had a coveted “station” at the renowned Beverly Hills Salon, UMBERTO, where she attracted a large and loyal following who sought out her makeup, brow shaping and lash extension techniques.  By leaving the hustle and bustle and paparazzi of Beverly Hills, Juliana now takes her clients away to a little hideaway in Hancock Park where they have complete privacy and relaxation.  As well as the option of having a top hairstylists, manicurists, facialist or more on call by appointment.  You can also utilize the studio for a bachelorette party, glam get together for you and your girlfriends or a tres cool beauty birthday treat! 

 
Juliana Landis Brow & Lash Studio

525 Van Ness Ave Los Angeles, CA 90020.  

For Appointments, please contact 310-500-0551.  

 
 

Loving my Long Time Liner. I better, it's on for the next 1-3 years, more or less.

(see - you can HARDLY see it. note child, scratches on face from 10-month old and lovely new lashes by the beyond fabulous Juliana Landis - more on her next week! my lord, do i look like a muppet here or what?)

 

I had sent my trusty editor, Tara, to check out Long Time Liner Conture Make-Up in Beverly Hills a few months back as I was way too scared to even consider a semi-permanent eye liner for myself.  Are you kidding?  A needle to my eye?! The thought of it gave me the heebie jeebies. And the look? Way too old lady for me. About as old lady as the expression heebie jeebies.

Tara went on to write a lovely piece informing us about what this semi-permanent eyeliner is all about. But she too chickened out and never had it done. It's a major commitment, what if it goes wrong?!  Being that GROOMED L.A. only writes about what we've tried, first hand, I couldn't publish her piece.  Sorry Tara!

A few weeks ago, I was walking on Bedford and decided to check it out for myself.  Tara had raved about the uber-natural look on the two technicians (called Linergists, get it?) and I had to get a look at them.  Wow, she wasn't kidding.  The eye liner looked amazing.  It was practically inside the lash line. The lips looks great, though not for me and the brows seemed natural, also not for me. But the liner! It looked outstanding so I decided to take the plunge myself.  

Needless to say I was terrified as the (awesome) Jacqui drew liner on me to show me where she would be, basically, tattooing my eye line.  How creepy does that sound?  I made sure she knew, by drilling it into her at least 100 times that I don't want it noticeable!  She assured me she would go super thin, light and deep in my lash-line so it wouldn't stand out.  My eyes would simply pop from having them rimmed in a deep, dark lash line.  

We started.  Lots of wiping of teary eyes, lots of application and reapplication of numbing cream, and then, the electric needle part (oh man, the things I do for you). OY. OY. OY. But an hour later, I was done.  Upper and lower lids, fintio. 

It hurt in a way that I can't really explain.  If you can get your mind off the fact that a needle with ink is being applied within millimeters of your eye - then the pain may not be that bad. But a lot if it is psychological.   I did my best to think of other things.  Like frozen yogurt.  And massages. Didn't work so well.  But, I made it through. I left with my eyes just slightly puffy and a bit raw, so to speak.  I had a very dark black line under the bottom lashes and Jacqui assured me that it would fall off, like a scab, and a lighter more natural line would be revealed.

She was right.  Within three days, the black line fell off and I had an ever so slight liner so close to my lash line it was practically in it.  My hubby loved the look. Score.  It took me a day or two to adjust, as I usually don't wear liner at all.  I was told to come back in ten days for my second application to make sure it lasts the one to two years promised.   I thought about bailing and sticking with what I had but decided to finish what I started. Not to mention, I started to LOVE IT.

The lower line is totally understated, a deep charcoal color, and the upper lid is deep in the lash line - it IS like having eyeliner on but really no one notices.  I'm still a bit on the fence about the edges, or the 'wing' as the call it, but Jacqui said to come in and she can soften it.  I've been asking my friends what they think, drawing them in to take a closer look because they don't even notice what I'm talking about until they get really close and the response has been: OH YAH, I didn't even notice it - it looks amazing - I want it!

Ok, so exactly what IS semi-permanent?  Well, the color is pigmented only into the first layer of the skin, the epidermis, so unlike a regular tattoo, this one only lasts from one to three years. Over time the make-up can be touched up or left to fade.  I think this and lash extensions are the perfect no make up, no hassle look that's perfect for a mom who is usually covered in slop but still wants to look like I've showered.  Or give a shit. Or haven't given up yet.  For me, it's all about simplicity, a time-saving routine and always looking as natural and un-made-up as possible. 

Long time liner just made my day even better.  I can pop out of the shower, throw on a tinted moisturizer, some highlighter or illuminator, pink cheeks and I'm good to go. Heaven!

This is also a life saver for women with Alopecia or recovering from hair loss due to chemo treatments.  The "Linergists" are trained in:

Recovering Pigmentation

• Lip contours for clients with smudged lip contours due to Herpes Simplex, Impetigo Contagiosa, Cleft Palate, etc.
• Eyelash drawing for clients with hair loss due to burns, Alopecia Areata, Chemotherapy treatments

Reforming pigmentation

• Eyebrows fine hair drawing for clients with hair loss due to Nuerodermitis, Alopecia Areata, Chemotherapy treatments

Camouflaging pigmentation

• scars, skin lesions, mammilla augmentation
• pigmentation disorders, hairlines
• Covering old or incorrect Permanent Makeup

 

 

Long-Time Liner

421 North Bedford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

www.longtimeliner.com

upper and lower lids - $800

 

 

 

 

 

Nu Me "WET & DRY" Styling Iron. A brilliant 2 for 1!

Toys, toys and more toys coming up for you on Groomed L.A. 

All good things to make your life easier and more beautiful.

First up:

 

NU ME

WET & DRY $225

WHAT :: Take your wet hair, dry AND straighten it in one swoop.

Now this is a tool that makes mommy happy.

My Brazilian has totally washed out.

My mane is a frizz-ball/Jew-fro/post-pregnancy-hair-loss extragevaganza.

I haven't had time to get a BB.

This is a perfect in-betweener.  

I took my slop of a damp mess and it was dry and sleek in no time.

If you're going to spend on a good dryer and straightener, this is the perfect way to go. 

MAD LOVE.

 

(Here's the official shpiel)

NuMe's newest and most exciting iron actually allows you to style when hair is still damp, no blow drying required. With precision engineered 1 ¾ inch floating plates, this new safe-for-damp-hair system releases moisture through special steam vents, evaporating excess water without drying out hair. Get supremely straight hair while getting gorgeous glossier results in an effortless pass. Best for curly hair.

The NuMe Wet & Dry Professional Styling Iron uses a unique alignment system that ensures ideal contact between your hair and our tech-tourmaline ceramic plates. Our ceramic plates emit negative ions which seal the hair cuticle for quicker, smoother results. Our perfected ceramic-tourmaline blend creates an even and gentle infrared heat that safely removes moisture releasing it through steam vents. The Wet & Dry will help you create your perfect hair profile without the damaging heat of a blow dryer or a hefty blowout bill. Now you can style wet or dry in less time with fewer products and no wear and tear.

 

 

Tourmaline-infused ceramic plates prevent dry and damaged hair

Negative Ion Technology reduces static and frizz for shinier, more manageable hair Rounded Barrels create curls or flips your hair

100% tourmaline-infused ceramic plates prevent dry and damaged hair

Heats up with in seconds, reducing wait time

Ergonomic design is easy to hold, handle and manipulate

Built-in converter handles dual voltage from 110v to 240v (you must purchase the country's proper plug adapter separately) Temperature: 410 degrees F

 

There's a new lunchtime lift in town. ULTHERAPY. The gift of youth that keeps on giving. And Groomed LA peeps can get 25% off their treatment!!

Watch out Thermage - there's a new way to take YEARS off your face (buzz in the industry says 10...that sounds a bit extreme...I'll be happy with 5) within an hour, that's making its way to a slacking forehead and 310 prefix near you.

Late 30's watch the out!  ULTHERAPY's here to scare the Big 4-0 away.

It's been taking the media by storm.  Maybe you've read about this "Lunchtime Lift" in Bazaar Magazine.  Or Marie Claire.  Saw it on The Doctors of Rachel Ray (see below to watch it in action.)

After devouring the Bazaar piece in a doctor's waiting room one day ( awaiting a mammogram, can you say, so not fun, but so happy I did it this year.  WEAR A THYROID GUARD!) I put on my Groomed LA detective hat (chic, wide-brimmed, loaded with built in SPF of course), determined to discover the best person in town who has mastered this latest treatment.  This led me to Dr. Carlo Honrado, a board certified facial and plastic reconstructive surgeon who is bad-ass-brilliant.   And here I am to report back to you with my findings!

First, let me give you the -- 

WHAT ::  Ultherapy is a non-surgical cosmetic treatment designed to tighten and lift the skin. Ultherapy™ achieves enhanced patient results by incorporating ultrasound energy to lift and tighten loose skin of the face and neck. There is no patient downtime associated with Ultherapy™ and it can be administered in as little as 30 minutes.  Ultherapy™ is the first of its kind ultrasound energy. The treatment triggers the body's own regenerative response which in turn results in firming, tightening and actual lifting of the skin. The results take place naturally and gradually over time as collagen is rebuilt within the skin. There is no down time!   

HOW :: The treatment is simple; an ultrasound wand is placed on top of your skin and sends sound waves below the surface, causing tissue to contract and new collagen to form over time. There is no downtime with Ultherapy™, and you can resume normal activities immediately. 

Here's the thing.  Youth don't come easy.  Rand Rusher is right. Pretty does, er, hurt.

Dr. Honrado asked me about my pain threshold before we started. I scoffed. Who me?  I've had 5 hip replacement surgeries, a double hernia operation, 2 kids and 2 C-sections to top it off.  If anyone can deal with pain, it's me.  "Because you can take a Percoset before we start if you want."  Percoset is pussies, I say.   Bring on my new face and bring it on now!

That was a mistake.  As the zapping begun, I started to liken it to being, well, tasered.  Or more like, a lion being tasered to it's death.  Make that a whale. 

"Wow! This is no joke!" I said, doing my best to stay zen - yoga breathing, remote viewing, you name it, whatever I could do to get my mind off the zap-zap-zapping.  Dr. Honrado was so fantastic though, counting down the zaps for me and making small talk about kindergarten schools.  I breathed, deeply.  He zapped.  My legs twitched like road kill.  I was happy I had said yes to the shot of Toradol (injected Advil, I think) in my arm before hand.  I persevered, pulverizing  those mushy squeeze balls and kept my eyes on the prize.  I mean, what's a few minutes of discomfort (maybe 45 for my lower face and neck) for taking ten years off and staving off, even longer (I mean, that should happen when I'm like 55?! 60?), those words I dare not speaketh (facelift)??  

NOTHING!

And besides, I had already braved my first Long Time Liner treatment that day, basically a fricken tattoo to my lash line (I know, can you believe this?! All in the name of beauty reporting for YOU!!) so how bad could anything really be?

NOT BAD!

Boom, it was over.  I was slightly red.  And probably a bit thinner from burning all those calories from freaking out (on the inside of course, I made-like-a champ for the Dr. and his nurse).

But, guess what... the results??

UNBELIEVABLYGREATAMAZINGHOLYSHITWOW!

The immediate effects were undeniable -- the slight lifting and toning of loose skin along cheeks, neck, mouth, under chin.  Check!   My skin was not as lax/loose.  Check!  Even the texture improved (!!??!!) Lines were plumped, the crepe paper texture of my skin was reduced and this is what I have to look forward to over the next 30 to 60 days as my collagen (that was massacred) rebuilds: better fitting skin, reduced pores, brighter skin, more even tone, more resilient, smoother skin, sleeker jawline, lifting of cheek tissue, more defined jaw, less sunken more voluminous cheeks...and then some.

A week later and it's just getting better.  I'm a tiny bit sore but honestly, this is one of those things that makes a subtle change that IS NOT SO SUBTLE.  I can say it took about 5 years off this point.  When I look at my girlfriends who are 5 years younger and really study how their skin in sitting on their face, how the muscles and neck look, I can confidently say, I don't think I look any different.  WOW.

I'm realllly looking forward to the next few months with this.  And the great thing is, boom, I'm done.  This is not one of those "series of 5" things.  In fact, I think I'm over-riding Exilis with this. Thanks to Dr. Kris Pressman for introducing me to the awesome Dr. Honrado.

If you are like me -- in that phase of (mid) life when you look in the mirror and think, wow, this is really starting to happen,  I still feel 12 on the inside even though I've hit 40,  what the heck do I do?  ULTHERAPY is a brilliant BRILLIANT treatment that will have people wondering what the heck you DID do.  It's already been happening to me, in only one week.

And oh, TAKE THE FRICKEN PERCOSET!!

Here are some approximate prices (can slightly vary)

2,800-3,500 for a full face (brow, crow's feet, cheek region and neck)
2,000-2,500 for the face and neck
1,000-1500 for the brow
1,000-1500 for the neck alone (though Dr. Honrado highly recommends that if you are doing a neck, it is best to also do the face)

AND HERE'S THE COOL PART!

MENTION GROOMED LA WHEN YOU GET THERE AND GET 25% OFF!!! 

DR. CARLO HONRADO

2080 Century Park East Suite 1700
Los Angeles, CA 90067 

Telephone: (310) 201-0717
Fax: (310) 201-9665

Click Here for Map & Directions

 

 

Dani gets Wella-fied at C The Salon on Ventura Blvd.

Pinch me, a luxury hair experience at an affordable price is now available in Studio City at C Salon. I just left there and can't stop staring at my new fab look. Owner Claudio Lazo and his warm, can't-do-enough-for-you staff are super excited about the new Wella Hair Coloring system.

Waiting for the timer to ding, Claudio explained in passionate detail Wella's new coloring products that have "diamond dust" for shine and create a triple-bonding process with the hair follicle so your hair looks shiny and fresh for a solid six weeks, instead of great for one and then in a dull holding pattern until you can make it back to the salon. Then again with a staff as welcoming as the people at C Salon, all promoted from within, there's no reason not to back often.

I left there with color that looks lush and kissed with some subtle highlights just right for those of us who aren't KE$HA.

According to the charismatic Lazo, Wella color company got a revamping from Procter and Gamble, and starting April 4th it's game on for customers wanting the most luxurious hair products available in salons at an affordable price.

"Accessible luxury," is how they are selling it, and as soon as I stop running my hands through my incredibly silky hair, I'm buying it. I walked out feeling refreshed, loved, and armed to keep my hair upgrade in tact with Wella's Brilliance line of shampoo and conditioner. And at $14 each, I had money left for a large frozen yogurt two doors down at Studio City Yogurt, which I licked like a sexy super model. Until it was time pick up my son at the bus.

Single process starts at $65
Highlights at $100

C the Salon 12050 Ventura Blvd.C101 Studio City, CA 91604 (818) 763-4005 http://www.cthesalon.com/

Written by Dani Klein Modisett producer/author, "Afterbirth..." www.afterbirthstories.com 213-840-6798

Bigger is Better at Le Posh Spa l Salon l Lounge

 

There's a new spa in town.  I'd like to call this doozey, a MEGA SPA.

LE POSH SPA SALON LOUNGE

(dj included)

This place is massive.  And beautiful.  And massive.  Did I say that?  A one-stop-urban escape-shop right on Sunset blvd.

They've got it all going on.  And when I say all I mean: a 5 star service on mani/pedis (kids too!)/wax/massage, body therapy/extensive menu of exclusive high-end body treatments, facials, peels/men's grooming/hair cuts, color, treatments/boutique and YOGA CLASSES!

To make things as luxurious as possible, pull right up to the complimentary valet parking and toast your day off with a free glass champagne upon check in.   And there's a private VIP-treatment suite for those days when you have to cut loose from the paparazzi that's been hanging on your tail all day.  One room is called the Vichy room, sporting an overhead 14-head shower with Hydrotherapy jets that can be custom blended with aromatherapy oils to rain on you during your body treatment to improve circulation and amp up your mind/body relaxation experience. 

The treatment rooms are exquisite.  The spa design is Zen minimal/modern opulence/luxe (DJ booth included), all orange, white and wood with Birch tree-theme running throughout.

I tried the Le Posh Signature Seaweed Birch Wrap ($140) - a dry brush exfoliation followed by a seaweed birch infused wrap, warm blanket wrap and beyond divine deep massage top off.  The spa uses the  state of the art Biologique Recherche product line in all their treatments and I was drenched in their body moisturizer from head to toe afterwards.  My therapist was incredible. Strong, knowledgeable and right on point.

 

Check out their services here 

Get yogified with their Yoga Schedule here

 

Le Posh Spa Salon Lounge

7551 W Sunset Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90046

323-851-5558

 

Gilt City and Moy, Fincher Chipps bring you a MAJOR deal on luxury services today.

My good friends at the most awesome Gilt City are debuting a super cool 

 beauty special today. 

I've tried the lovely Lumixly Silk Peel at Moy, Fincher and Chipps Facial Plastics & Dermatology (Ronald L. Moy, MD, Edgar Fincher, MD, PhD, Helen Fincher, MDand Lisa Chipps, MD, MS) (look them up at rodeoderm.com .) This practice is extremely TOP NOTCH.  Dr. Moy is the President of the American Academy of Dermatology. 

So, take note, these specials are beyond worth the price.

 

Microdermabrasion: includes 1 Microdermabrasion 

 Reg price: $150, Gilt Price: $75

Mirodermabrasion works to remove dead skin cells, increase circulation to the skin's surface and increase collagen production. The treatment reduces the appearance of fine lines, scars, and light pigmentation to reveal a healthier, younger layer of skin. 

SilkPeel: includes 1 SilkPeel

Reg Price: $250, Gilt Price: $125 

The SilkPeel combines exfoliation with topical formulation delivery through dermalinfusion. Skin is exfoliated while having customized topical treatment infused into the skin. Each SIlkPeel treatment is customized to each patient as different solutions help with acne, dehydration, pigmentation. The treatment immediately improves skin texture and can reduce the appearance of sun spots, hyperpigmentation, acne, and acne scars.

Fotofacial: 1 Fotofacial

Reg Price: $350, GIlt Price: $175

The Fotofacial treats fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, acne scars, and large pores by delivering a series of gentle pulses of light to the skin. The heat from the procedure results in the production of new collagen, leading to younger, plumper skin.

Growth Factor SilkPeel + Fotofacial:

1 Growth Factor SilkPeel & 1 Fotofacial (both for use in the same visit)

Reg. Price $600, Gilt Price $300

The Growth Factor combines the customized formulations and exfoliation from a traditional SilkPeel with the anti-aging effects of Dr. Moy's DNA/EGF Renewal Collection. The Growth Factor works to reduce appearance of age spots, uneven skin tone, reduce pore size, and thicken aged skin.
-The Fotofacial treats fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, acne scars, and large pores by delivering a series of gentle pulses of light to the skin. The heat from the procedure results in the production of new collagen, leading to younger, plumper skin.

Lumixyl SilkPeel + Fotofacial: 1 Lumixyl SilkPeel & 1 Fotofacial

Reg. Price $600, Gilt Price $300

A Lumixyl SilkPeel helps eliminate age spots, sun damage, hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin tone. Lumixyl is a skin brightener, so when combined with the exfoliation, patients are able to have the solution infused into their skin for better results.
-The Fotofacial treats fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, acne scars, and large pores by delivering a series of gentle pulses of light to the skin. The heat from the procedure results in the production of new collagen, leading to younger, plumper skin.

Moy-Fincher-Chipps Facial Plastics/Dermatology
421 N Rodeo Drive
Terrace Level (2nd flr)
Beverly Hills, 90210
Tel: 310 274 5372 

 

Andy LeCompte keeps bringin on the color hits - GEORGE P. for a gorgeous mane

I'm no Demi Moore when it comes to the cell-self-port but here I go:

It's simply unfair at this point that I'm not spreading the Groomed LA love  when it comes to reporting on colorists in LA.

But Andy LeCompte seems to have the most wicked collection of talent.

i. just. can't. stop.

George Papanikolas just lifted my horrible self-touched up (red? black? puke?) colored roots to a lighter carmelly tone and then pimped me out with mad highlights. 

I actually brought in this cover for my inspiration:

Yup - it's Miley.  And about the only thing we have in common is the same letters in our name.

But isn't that color fab? He said it was too light for me, but we would go as far as we could without me looking washed up.  And 60.

George rocked it.

Check out George below.

Better yet, book your next color appointment here 

Andy LeCompte Salon Place page

616 N Almont Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90069
(310) 273-4100

 

 

From our good peeps at MURAD INCLUSIVE HEALTH SPA - a Spring Special

The Murad Inclusive Health Spa is hosting a special Spring Friendship event for new and existing clients.  

Shake off the winter blues and get ready for Spring with one of Murad's unmatched Signature Services!

Including the Clearly Youthful Facial

IP5 Illuminating Peel

and the Firm and Tone Body Treatment!

• Existing Clients - Be one of the first 40 clients to bring a friend who is new to the Murad Inclusive Health Spa and receive a free Signature Spa Service of your choice (up to $115 value)

• New Clients - Book a Signature Spa Service during the event and get 25% off the service price, plus a product sampler

Enjoy complimentary Mini treatments, skin consultations and refreshments.
 

:))

WHEN: Thursday, March 24, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

(hey, that's my bday!)

RSVP: 310/726-0470 by Friday, March 18

There's a top new Brazilian Bikini waxer in town. And they want to wax you - Completely FREE

 

COMPLETELY BARE IS SOON TO BE TAMING HAIRY BUSHES IN BEVERLY HILLS.

http://www.completelybare.com/

why not go for spring cleaning - for free?

 

completely bare spas, awarded one of the nation's top hair removal spas, is going national!  New locations in Beverly Hills, Atlanta & Dallas are bringing NYC's best tech's to ladies (and gents) all over the US.

To redeem, call 855.366.6060 to book!

A woman under the influence of her mid-forties. Enter EXILIS, you dashing young laser, you. Ooh, I just wanna squeeze you and take you home with me.

Ok, here's the dealeo.  I have a big fat juicy birthday coming up at the end of March.  Let's just say, it has a "4" in it.  And don't think I'm not reminded of it e v e r y   s i n g l e   d a y  when I  stare shell shocked catch a glimpse of my face in the mirror.   A little more slack here.  Another fine crease there.  Wow, this is for real!  Yes, folks, I've arrived at that no-woman's land we chiquitas hit in our, gulp, mid 40's.  A wee bit South of getting slicey and dicey about it ('tis simply the grossest way I've ever put it) and too North not to start getting serious.  Botox and fillers can only do so much in the face of that she-devil, Gravity.  Now is the time when she starts to throw her weight around, flexing her herculean muscle while swiftly gnawing away at ours. Yup, that cruel beeatch Lady Time has half of Hollywood's 40 year-olds looking like extras from The Chipmunks.  Plumped and poofed like a Sofa-u-Love showroom.

Not gonna happen to me. Sure, I could just let it all go and head fearlessly into the world of a Woman Overlooked. The hideous facts are that as women age here in America, we start to become invisible members of society. The more lines on our face, the less we are seen, accounted for.  As our beauty fades, and by beauty I mean youth,  we start to lose our value. Our collateral.  A woman's youth is her stock and when she loses it, she she can no longer trade.  Scary. Upsetting.  And totally effed up.  Aging is so complicated and challenging a journey for us, it's no wonder books, essays and college courses in feminist theory are taught about it.  The socio-political analysis of female aging and the fear of aging is profound.  

Folks, it's too deep to get into a whole seminar about it here. Too many questions, angles and opinions - is it the way we are perceived by men that creates and perpetuates this phenomenon?  Is it cultural-centric/specific?  Is there scientific data to support why this exists socially?   Yadayadayada til manana. 

So let's get down to brass tacks. One part of me wants to say F.U. to this societal bullshit and embrace Nature in all her glory - bring it on, I say, and I'll only grow more beautiful inside.  But who am I kidding.  I live in L.A.  We eat vanity for breakfast. At 7 am you can't find an empty bike in a spinning class from We-ho to Santa Monica.  On every Pilates Plus reformer there's a girl wondering how many calories she's burning in each pose.  We are all fighting the good fight. To be younger, fitter and feel better than we did in college.  

So, I surrender.  And admit it.   Aging is just...so not fun.

And that's why I'm here, as a guide so we can face the bitch head on together, gather our master plan and psyche her fat ass out.  As seamlessly as possible, at that.  Look, I don't want to disappear. Maybe if I was Hilary Clinton powerful, I wouldn't have that fear, because the world would be forced to look at me, to listen to what I have to say...(Oh here, I go, I don't wanna get political, I just wanna get to the goodies for you!!)  (Not to mention, what DO I have to say?)

( And, btw, even if I was Hilary, I'd still be tweaking my shit anyway.)

But gang, the truth is, I just want to look natural, elegant as I get deeper in my 40's... not 25, but kick ass hot and hovering somewhere in my....late 30's??  For now?  Is that too much to ask for?  I'm not at all afraid of a line or two, a few light creases, sure, I'm down! I want my face to move.  To tell the story of my life.   And I don't want D.S.L.'s either.  Blech.  But I don't feel comfortable with sag, jowls and that thing hanging under my neck someone said, "come Thanksgiving, you better run."  

So what do I do when I'm not ready for a (I refuse to spell the word)  F _ _ E   L _ _ T ?

What's a woman, a mom of two, turning forty-blank to do when she needs some serious, upper level help??

Enter EXILIS.

Da-na-na-naaaa.

Ok, I'm gonna give you the DATA below.

But I'm gonna tell you my Groomed L.A. experience to date, after two treatments on my face and neck.

Um, this shizzy is working.

I don't want to get TOO excited, because I need to go for a few more sessions.  But if I'm NOT hallucinating (not since college has that happened, thankfully.  Mom of two hallucinating, uh, not my idea of fun) then I am telling you from my lips to the G-Almighty's ears...my face is...

TIGHTENING.

LIFTING. 

NOT SAGGING AS MUCH.

LESS JOWLY.

It's freaky.

OH, and wicked line of my cheek...Is fading.  I've had this line injected, filled, and my daughter still says "Oh, Mommy, you have a boo boo on your face. A big red scratch."  No honey, that's a crevasse known as Getting The Fuck Older, but thanks for pointing that out.

I was turned on by the brilliant laser savvy, cellulite zapping insider Lynn Banfi, of Per Amore, to PRIMARY SKIN CARE on San Vincente, a small office in a little mini-mall that you've probably driven by a thousand times.  I LOVE finding a little gem like this where they are working these high end machines and doing a ton of stuff without the pomp of a Bev Hills spot.  The place is hopping every time I go in and I hear the Dr. Louis Acosta is fabulous doing all sorts of things. But the Exilis laser is now becoming my baby.  I feel like Angelina must have felt seeing baby Zahara for the first time. I just want to take it home with me forever and love it like a child of my own. But I can't cuz it's like a $70,000 machine and I could never find clothes to fit it.  Let alone, it would stick out like a sore thumb amongst my other two kinder.

Read on about what this Exilis is about.  It's not just for faces but for busting fat all over the bod.

What is exilis laser:

Exilis treatment is a new body contouring for fat reduction without surgery. It is one of the latest procedure in non surgical liposuction and has the same benefits as freezing liposuction (coolsulpting by zeltiq) and zerona laser.  This body contouring technology uses radio frequency to first break up the fats before they can be removed from the patient’s body. This new treatment can be used on any part of the body including elbow, knees, thighs and stomach. One of the clinics offering this treatment is New York City dermatologist Dr. Patricia Wexler.

How does exilis work:

The exilis rf machine has the ability to penetrate deep into the different layers of the skin, reaching even the subcutaneous fat layer, the fat just under the skin, the exilis laser treatment can effectively help patients to remove fats in areas that might need surgical liposuction.

One of the benefit of the exilis machine is that it has a accompanying cooling device which helps to cool the skin down after each rf charge. This helps the machine to be able to go deeper into the skin and get rid of the fats that are underneath that.

If you are a doctor and wants to find out more about exilis machines, the official website is at www.exilis.com

How long before we can see exilis results

The results of any exilis procedure are quite visible after 2-3 weeks of treatment. Altogether, the entire treatments need about 4-6 sessions, with each session needing to be 10 days a part from each other.  The body contouring results can last the patient for a long time if he (yes, exilis can be for men as well) or she maintains a healthy lifestyle.

Exilis has been approved by the FDA for the removal of wrinkles and fine lines. It has not been approved for body contouring although doctors are beginning to use is for such purposes. Currently, exilis is available in many cities including NYC, los angeles, las vegas etc.

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Before I start getting my peeps there I want to finish my treatment BUT I'm too anxious and excited and I wanted to share something I am pulling from their website - just in case anyone can't wait, and wants to bite at the bit.

Oh and it FEELS amazing...omg, the best face massage EVER!!  Lots of gooey ultrasound gel and this warm wand, and I'm snoring within seconds in the loving hands of Tricia, the talented aesthetician.  I'll circle back on this after two to four more sessions but for now, mama's pleased.  WAY pleased.  Talk about a birthday prezzie!!

La La Ling Opens New Kids Beauty Salon!!

LA's coolest baby/kid store just kicked it up a notch. 

Or should i say, polished nail.

( sweet. now my kid doesn't have to look like a toddler beauty pageant reject miniature drag queen prostitute getting her haircut at that other place.)

La Ling Opens New Kids Beauty Salon!!

 an invitation to the Opening

of LA LA LING's

NEW KIDS BEAUTY SALON

Saturday Feb. 26th,1pm-4pm!

Come by to check out their unique hair & beauty salon, a new addition to their award-winning kids' lifestyle boutique. 

Join 'em for sweet treats, awesome raffle prizes, free hair designs, glitter tattoos and nail designs!  

(Proceeds from your first haircut at La La Ling will go to Step Up Women's Network.*) 

La La Ling's new beauty salon specializes in children's designer haircuts and other fun

beauty services such as funky nail designs

and fun glitter tattoos. 

Kids of ALL ages

are welcome in this fun, modern, unique salon

where rock n' roll haircuts are a-plenty and mullets and bowl-cuts are a no-no! 

 

CALL 323-664-4400 or EMAIL

info@lalaling.com to book your first salon appointment!!

 

La La Ling is now a one-stop shop for kids

fashion, gifts, accessories, furniture...and now great hair and beauty!  Also featuring the latest in kid-friendly, high quality beauty products & accessories.

 

*Until the end of March, La La Ling

will donate 10% of every haircut to

Step Up Women's Network, our favorite

charity which is dedicated to connecting

and advancing women & girls.

 

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 Join them this Saturday to enter to win a raffle prize of 2 tickets to the DAN ZANES & FRIENDS concert at UCLA Live's Royce Hall on March 19th!  (All La La Ling customers enjoy 25% off tickets...click here and entering the code: DAN)

 

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 They also have new fashion, furniture and gifts arriving daily so GO check out their new arrivals!  

OH!

FREE SHIPPING on them:

for purchases over $50.00!!  

(UPS ground only, expires March 31st, use promotional code: mar2011)   

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La La Ling | 1810 N. Vermont Ave. | Los Angeles | CA | 90027

 

 

 

Bellacures Nailing Down New Locations!

*SPONSORED POST* 

Hey, have you checked out Bellacures for a mani-pedi yet? 

This place has taken the mani-pedi experience into an art form of cleanliness and relaxation.  And they're spreading like wild fire!

Now opening in Studio City with lots of mad specials. Check 'em out!

(better yet pop in and treat yourself to one, you deserve it)

 

STUDIO CITY BELLACURES

13033 Ventura Blvd. #A Studio City CA 91604

Grand Opening Date: Wednesday Feb 23, 2011

Hours:

Mon - Wed 9am - 7pm

Thurs - Sat 9am - 8pm

Sun 10am - 6pm

818.921.7771

 

OPENING SPECIALS: Five Days of Bella Beauty

Wed Feb 23 - "Bella Rocks Studio City"

Complimentary Cosmos & Cupcakes

$8 off any mani-pedi combo of your choice!

 

Thurs Feb 24 - "Mommy & Me Manis"

Kids are free all day (mani only; 11 years and younger)

Complimentary Coffee and Tea

 

Fri Feb 25 - "Glitz & Glamour"

Choose from a handful of lovely Chanel Polish colors

Complimentary Godiva Chocolates & Chocolate Martinis

 

Sat Feb 26 - "Girl's Day Out"

Two or more get 15% off any services

Complimentary Smoothies & Tea Sandwiches

 

Sun Feb 27 - "Bella Brunch"

Come in for relaxation and get $10 off our Softer Soles Pedicure

10am - 2pm Complimentary Bellinis and Le Pain Quotidien Brioche

 

Our favorite service: Bellacures Softer Soles Pedicure. Check out Bellacures!

Beverly Hills . 310.550.5822 . 239 N Robertson Blvd . Beverly Hills, CA 90211 

Brentwood . 310.295.0016 . 11712 Barrington Court . Los Angeles, CA 90049

Santa Monica. 310.584.4584. 1609B Montana Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90403

Larchmont. 310.584.4553. 205 N Larchmont Los Angeles, CA 90004

Studio City. 818.921.7771. 13033 Ventura Blvd. #A Studio City, CA 91604

The Bellacures Story!

It all started with a little girl’s hope that one day when she was older she would get her nails done… all the time, and wear colorful make up and sparkle just like the other older girls she would see at weekly trips to the nail salon with her mom. When Bellacures opened its flagship store on Robertson Boulevard in February of 2006, leagues of women (and men!) flocked to experience the cure for their manicure woes: finally, a place where comfort, cleanliness and innovative services were now a new standard. 

Bellacures takes cleanliness and customer service to a new level.  Their friendly and professional staff members make sure that everything is meticulously clean while providing exceptional services.  Each client receives a clean set of tools for their treatment and a disposable mani- pedi pouch with brand new files, buffers, and all other needed supplies. Changing the culture of nail salons in Los Angeles, Bellacures opened up in Brentwood and Santa Monica in 2010 and just launched two new locations: Larchmont Village and Studio City! Samira, founder of Bellacures, says, "With each new Bellacures franchise, I am able to empower a small business owner while providing quality services to a new community and I am thrilled Bellacures can be a part of thousands of women's days." 

 

 

 

MURAD'S FIRM & TONE BODY TREATMENT

Roving GROOMED L.A. correspondent, Jenifer, recently checked out Murad's FIRM & TONE BODY TREATMENT and reported back to me.

Here's what the treatment is about:

Based on the revolutionary theory developed by Dr. Murad in his book, The Cellulite Solution, this localized treatment improves the overall appearance of your skin by reducing the visible signs of cellulite and stretch marks while increasing firmness and elasticity.   This treatment is offered in a series, and includes an at home supply of Murad Firm and Tone Dietary Supplement Pack for Cellulite and Stretch Mark Management, Murad Firm and Tone Serum for Cellulite and Stretch Mark Management, Body Firming Cream, as well as a dry brush and your copy of The Cellulite Solution.

So here Jen fills us in on her experience:

No pain, no gain, right?

You get to chose the area of your body you want to focus on.  So clearly, it's all about legs & butt. Obviously. Here's what went down:

• The very knowlegable woman working on me started with a hard-core, dry loofah rub down of the areas I was going to be treating.  This exfoliated the old, dull skin.  Ok, no joke.  This hurt. 

( "A good hurt?"  I asked Jen.   "A REALLY INTENSE DRY SCRUBBING HURT,"  she answered.  No, screamed.  Hmm...this is the kind of hurt I LOVE, I'm thinking.)

• Next, my hips and butt were cleansed  and soaked in an infusion of pure vitamin C and followed by a unique combination of ingredients scientifically formulated to minimize imperfections and nourish skin.   We let it soak in a bit.  

• And then, I was rubbed, scrubbed, kneaded as she tried to work that cellulite out!  All this was done with her hands.  STRONG HANDS.

( "Ok, I'm falling in love," I told Jen. "Seriously, the harder someone kneads, the happier I am."  "Em, this was REALLY HARD!"  "Sold.")

This was not any type of frou-frou or feel-good massage, Jen informed me.  This was meant to take care of business.  The only  part of my body worked on was the butt and thighs and it was not for relaxation.  It was to flush out the cellulite.  Relaxing massage another time.  Cellulite and stretch mark attending NOW.

YAY! I was sent home with:

A home supply of Murad Firm and Tone Dietary Supplement Pack for Cellulite and Stretch Mark Management, Murad Firm and Tone Serum for Cellulite and Stretch Mark Management, Body Firming Cream, as well as a dry brush and a copy of The Cellulite Solution.

Jen's overall feel:

I was a bit red, and ouchy and but dare I say...the treatment had some effect? I felt a bit tighter and lifted the next day.  They suggest 8 treatments to get the job done.  I think I prefer a yummy massage to tell you the truth but I imagine that if cellulite and stretch marks are an issue for someone, and this claims to treat both, this may be something worth exploring as a series.

  

Murad signature body treatments 

Firm & Tone Treatment 
50-minute | $115

Firm & Tone for the Management of Cellulite and Stretch Marks
Inclusive Series
8 Firm & Tone Treatments
50-minutes each $920
(Includes Firm & Tone Serum, Body Firming Cream.)

 

MURAD MEDICAL SPA 2141 Rosecrans Avenue First Floor Courtyard El Segundo, CA 90245 tel: 310.726.0470 fax: 310.726.0471 muradspa@murad.com Hours:  Tue – Fri ... 9am – 7pm Sat – Mon ... 9am – 6pm	MURAD MEDICAL GROUP 2141 Rosecrans Avenue East Tower, Suite 6100 El Segundo, CA 90245 tel. 310.335.1700 fax. 310.335.1701 Hours:  Mon – Fri ... 9am – 5pm
MURAD INCLUSIVE HEALTH CENTER 2141 Rosecrans Avenue First Floor Courtyard El Segundo, CA 90245 tel: 800.304.6442 fax: 310.765.1525 mihc@murad.com Hours:  Tue – Fri ... 9am – 7pm Sat – Mon ... 9am – 6pm

 

Dippin' the light Lashtastic with Cynthia Roman - LASH DIP

Tried out the LASH DIP today to see what all the bru-ha-ha is about.  

Did I just say bru-ha-ha?  

Unlike extensions, Lash Dip involves no glue or artificial anything.  It's simply a coat, very much like mascara, put on the lashes to look exactly like you are wearing mascara. 

And that is does. It looks like you are wearing mascara.  A lot of it.  And if that's a look you are into, this is perfect.

The dip, a coating of mascara like ingredients, except longer lasting (up to 6 weeks) and without the smudge, is applied to the lashes in only a semi-un-comfy way (if you've had extensions, you can deal with it) and left to dry for 8 hours while you go about your day. 

It's WATERPROOF (though stung my eyes like crazy once it was done), CREATES LASTING LIFT AND CURVE, SCULPTS LASHES, SEPARATES LASHES (mine actually stuck together and balled up), INCREASES LASH VOLUME AND EXTENDS LENGTH.

My lashes, especially my lower ones, which never get any love, are noticeably way thicker, longer, darker.   It's a made-up look, not an uber-natural look (say, from using Latisse, where your lashes are just ridiculously long) or the look of extensions which is always a mixed bag (unless you use Kelly Mattson, then they will look beyond natural). 

But if you want to have that finished make-up-on look without taking the time to have to actually do it, this could work.

I am sorta loving it for the lower lashes, but I'm not so sure the price works for me. 

It'll run you $250 for a first dip, which includes a free touch up in 2 weeks and then in around 6 you re-start up again.  Hmm...I think for a look that is NOT natural, why not slap on mascara?

Cynthia Roman, the lovely make up artist, is offering GROOMED L.A. readers/subscribers 20% off their first time AND you get a free adorable little roll on lip gloss/plumper from her personal line.

CYNTHIA ROMAN MAKE UP STUDIO

415 NORTH CAMDEN DRIVE

SUITE 121

BEVERLY HILLS CA 90210

STUDIO: 310.247.8413

 

 

Repost!! FEEL GOOD NAKED. Valentine's Special at Lynn Banfi's PER AMORE - Hollywood's secret to a cellulite free body. Yes, you heard me...Cellulite Free. It works.

Let's face it.  When it comes to the body-beautiful there is one stubborn, persistent, takes no prisoners "issue" that just about every woman - heavy, thin, young, old - has had to deal with - that little, shameful rat, cellulite.

It's not something we love to talk about.  And there are only so many ways we can learn about how to really deal with it - it's clearly not a "ooh, who does your color?" kind of up for discussion topic.  And how many magazines can you read and baloney fat flushes can you go on?  Puke.

That's why you have me ;)

Bring all your secret body issues/concerns/worries to me and I will deliver you with the resources to face them head on.  Shame free. 

I've talked (raved, worshipped) about LYNN BANFI before.

If you have cellulite (and unless you're a Chihuahua, you know you do) this is who you are going to go to to deal with it.  There is nothing more to say.  I can say, simply put, after ten sessions with her magic machines, I am dimple free.  It's freaky. 

I know it can be hard to face this stuff sometimes, ya know, Woman vs. Cellulite...sounds so daunting.  So put your dimples in Lynn's and her Dermosonic, Smoothshapes machine's hands, so to speak, and let them the work.  All you need to do is show up, lie down and relax (it happens to FEEL beyond amazing!!)

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So how about for these Valentines Day Specials to get you over the lump.  I mean hump. 

MENTION GROOMED LA FOR ONE OF THESE SPECIALS!!

Squeeze in 4 treatments before V-day for $500 (usually $700) and look and feel hot in that sexy lingerie your honey is giving you...

or

ASK your honey for a prezzie of a 10 treatment package for $1750 (usually $200 a treatment) and get your b-o-d-y dimple free for Spring AND rack up a sweet $200 in Mama Mio products: Shrink to fit($56)Get Waisted ($56) Skin Tight ($56) and Boob Tube ($35).

or

Buy 1 treatment and get a gift certificate to give a friend free (Treatment plus consultation $200 value free)  (That's the kind of friends I need).

 

Per Amore

415 N. Camden Dr. Suite 219

Beverly Hills, CA 90210

(310) 248-5201

WeCare@peramore.com

 

How about a facial for your man this V-day? ARCONA works magic on my hubby's face.

The interesting thing about the facials at the ARCONA Studio in Santa Monica is that they do not include extractions.  Arcona, chemist and pioneer in holistic skin care (way before it was trendy) believed that extracting is not only uneccessary but that it can draw harmful bacteria to the surface of the skin and cause infection to erupt.  (This actually happened to me once at a spa that shall remain nameless.  I am still scarred from it.  Note to self:  Don't get a facial at a Palm Springs resort, no matter how chic the joint is.)  

The woman behind the lovely spa and extensive skin care line believed that a good enzyme peel is all that's needed to draw dirt from it's evil dwellings and that anything lurking deeper than the immediate surface will work it's way out in it's own good time.

Being an extraction junkie, when I went for a His and Hers facial as an early Valentine's Day double date treat with my hubby, I went for the beyond amazing Signature Facial Contouring (and enzyme peel as well) and my hubby went for a full hour of cleaning, masking and peeling. 

The facial contouring is something you just have to experience.   Developed by ARCONA as an effective natural alternative to cosmetic surgery, this proprietary treatment includes lymph drainage and deep facial massage to work the fifty-five muscles of the face. It tightens the facial muscles to offset the affects of aging.

Uh, sign me and my bodacious jowls up.

And for a man, this extraction-less facial turned out to be a great thing.  

Have you ever picked your man's face only for him to emerge looking like a teenager on steroids after a night of bong hits?  Hideous, yah.

Jay was in the hands of the talented Debbie Moss (both of us were) and he emerged from his facial glowing, fresh faced, relaxed with pores like a baby's tush.  And making it known, that he wants more facials.  Like all the time.

Looking for a cool gift for Valentine's Day for the dude in your life and tired of the same old crap? Watch him go bananas with a facial from Debbie.  He wont freak out and look horrible after.  Only problem may be, that he'll be clamoring for me.

Can't make it? 

They have a line of amazing products for men.

Here's the deets on the Facial Contouring which is the most amazing facial massage I've ever had.  I only wish I had spent the entire 50 minutes doing this only.  

ARCONA Signature Facial Contouring $85
This proprietary deep muscle facial massage incorporates acupressure and lymph drainage to provide a great antidote to gravity and a viable alternative to facial surgery. The ARCONA Facial Contouring exercises, tones and tightens the muscles of the face, leaving it looking years younger. Contouring brings out the cheekbones and relieves puffiness for a finer, contoured look. Relaxes and tones the face and whole body. Cumulative treatments equal deeper, more profound results.

ARCONA Customized Fruit Enzyme Peel Treatment (50 min) $145
The ultimate in instant gratification, this organic fruit enzyme treatment renews and resurfaces the skin in a single session. Enzyme complex mask works gently but deeply to remove dead cells and cleanse pores, restoring the skin’s natural clarity and balance. These enzymes also stimulate natural production of collagen and elastin, so long-lasting benefits are dramatic. Customized serums rich in anti-oxidants promote circulation, helping dissolve cell debris to restore softness, smoothness, and suppleness. Skin immediately looks more alive, luminous and fresh, with none of the harsh side-effects of a chemical peel. Repeat treatments will help reduce fine lines and discoloration, as your body generates new, pliable, younger-looking skin. Includes relaxing scalp and foot massage. Go for the glow. Excellent for all skin types except clients undergoing Retin-A therapy.

 

The ARCONA Studio // 425 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401 • Tel 877.272.6620 310.458.3800 • Fax 310.458.3811

Facial Crush!! Tina at BELLE VISAGE for the Dermafile and LamProbe in Studio City.

The other day I popped into Belle Visage Day/Medical Spa in Studio City for their new signature facial called the Dermafile facial.   No one else in LA is doing this treatment.

Belle Visage is co-owned by celeb facialist Tina Keshishian.  Tina's been Kirsten Dunst’s facialist since she was 12, and did such amazing work on her skin, that the actress’s mom, Inez, became Tina’s business partner.

Word.

The DERMAFILE FACIAL exfoliates the skin using a stainless steel hand piece with a crushed diamond Flat tip leaving skin looking and feeling smoother instantly.  Unlike Mircodermabrasion, this wider, flat head gets into every crack and wrinkle.  Sweet.

Tina is my new facial crush.  She's been doing skin since she was...16.  Yah.  A skin-o-phile.  My kind of lady.

This facial is awesome.  Tina's an extracting GODDESS.  She knows her shizzaz about all things skin.  Period.

And when she then went on to ZAP (called LamProbe) every pesky little red broken cappillary on my entire chest, neck and of course, face...well, I was in love.   This was truly a high point in my life.  I had no idea I could get rid of those freaky little red bubbles in less than, what, two minutes?  They have been multiplying like wild fire and totally freaking me out.  I still cannot believe they are gone!  Zapped into the ether, never to return!!  WTF?!

In case you are wondering if you have these, they look like this (click here!)

Deets on the DERMAFILE FACIAL $170

90 min

This facial includes

* Cleanse and Prep skin

* Dermafile face, neck, chest & shoulders.

* Steam and Extractions

* Massage face, neck & shoulders

* Hydrating or purifying mask

* Moisturizer and sunblock

And the LamProbe stats  ($170)

The LamProbe helps to remove those unsightly minor skin irregularities like whiteheads (milias), blackheads (comedones), fibromas(pigmented epidermal growths), broken capillaries, pimples, blood spots and skin tags that are prevalent on the neck and decollete area.  The LamProbe works on the principle of liquids being attracted to heat which is released by various probes.  Treatments are very quick (some within a few seconds), and may not even touch the skin’s surface. Small skin tags or blood spots disappear immediately and hyperpigmented areas such as liver or “age spots” take only a few seconds. There is minimal discomfort and healing time is short, from a day or two for skin tags to a few weeks for larger skin abnormalities such as fibromas.

www.bellevisage.com <http://www.bellevisage.com>   (and now for the INSERT CELEB CLIENT NAME DROPPIN HERE part)

Alanis Morissette, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Tajari P Henson(who gets Minx nails done at the Spa) and Faith Evans.

The spa also has a full menu of services, from of facials, massage, peels, manicures, pedicures, microdermabrasion, Laser Hair Removal, Botox, Dysport, Cosmelan, Restylane, IPL Photo Facial, Aluma, Radiesse, Mesotherapy, Sclerotherapy, Juvederm, Perlane and more.

AND OH, THIS IS COOL!

Belle Visage Medical Spa in LA is giving away a free service every month, and all you have to do to be automatically entered is to “Like” Belle Visage on facebook! Their facebook page is here:

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Belle-Visage-Day-Spa/45949783526

 Prizes will include Tina’s Dermafile facial, Youthology facials, 90-minute hot stone massages, a skin-perfecting Papaya Enzyme Exfoliating Treatment, Manis/Pedis, body slimming/cellulite treatments, and much more.
 
And there’s more…if you print out your facebook page showing you “Like” Belle Visage and bring it to any appt, you’ll get 15% off all services! The spa has a full menu of services, including facials, massage, peels, manicures, pedicures, microdermabrasion, Laser Hair Removal, Botox, Dysport, Cosmelan, Restylane, IPL Photo Facial, Aluma, Radiesse, Mesotherapy, Sclerotherapy, Juvederm and Perlane.

Belle Visage Medical Corp.
13207 Ventura Boulevard
Studio City, CA 91604
Telephone: (818) 907-0502 

Send an email 

Hours of Operation:
Monday: 1pm – 7pm (Scheduling only)
Tuesday: 9am – 7pm

Wedneday: 9am – 8pm

Thursday: 9am – 7pm
Friday: 9am – 7pm
Saturday: 9am – 6pm
Sunday: 10am – 6pm

 

KELLY MATTSON FOR WISPY, NATURAL, PRETTIEST LASH EXTENSIONS EVER

It’s no secret that I’m a lash extension junkie in the real sense of the word. And like junkies of another kind, I share many of the tell tale traits of an addict…it’s been a secret habit I simply can’t quit, it’s cost me thousands of dollars that I don’t have over the years and I’m always on the hunt for a better hit.

Which has brought me to the fabulous KELLY MATTSON. 

Kelly’s cut her teeth at some of the top lash bars in town before launching her own site and totally mobile service.

She hooked me up on a Friday night in my home with one of the bests sets I’ve ever had.  Unlike many of the lash experts out there, Kelly’s preferred look is uber-natural, wispy, thin and most of all not tacky, attention grabbing and over the top.   

She uses super thin mink, varying the lengths for a look that doesn't scream - I'm wearing fake lashes!   I didn’t want that thick lash and va-va-voom curl where my lashes are touching my brows and fan out like Bambi. Or a drag queen.  Unless it’s for a special occasion, on me that just looks…stupid.  Not to mention, the heavy, thick lashes weigh on my eyes, itch, make me blinky and start to twist and curl after a week.  

Of course Kelly can rock any look, and often that's exactly what most people want, thick, ultra-heavy and sexy.  But if you're like me, and looking for the ultimate beyond natural, not over the top look Kelly is the perfect aesthetician for you.  My new set is the lightest wispy-est that I've had in years.  I'm in LOVE!

She also does permanent make-up (yup, tattoo eyeliner, brows, etc) and will give you a little brow or lip wax while she's there.  She'll even throw on a collagen mask while she's making you lashy.

Mink set starts at $350.  Touch ups in your home $150.

KELLY MATTSON

310.990.8128

I heart a Valentines Day spa special for two...Spa Luce in Hollywood

Urban Oasis.

 You've heard of a bicycle built for two.

Why not a hydrotherapy tub built for two?

Spa Luce's Valentine's Day Couples Massage starts with a soak here.  It then incorporates a healing blend of mineral salts into a seductively, relaxing side by side massage, using aromatherapy infused massage oils to soothe senses and souls. Complimentary bottle of Champagne and chocolate covered strawberries included. 110 minutes - $370.

Hello luvah!

1755 North Highland Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90028-4403
(323) 491-1376

 

Tara finally jumps on the lash bandwagon and tries LuxLash in Bev Hills.

  

LuxLash, coined as the nation’s first specialty lash and brow spa, is the ultimate destination for brow shaping, eye brightening and the spas signature treatment, lash extensions.

Located across from Sprinkles in Bevy Hills, the LuxLash spa is clean and bright, with a welcoming staff of the lash technicians, all uniquely qualified, with over 100 hours of lash training.

After picking my desired lash length and fullness, single strands of lightweight synthetic eyelashes were applied one lash at a time to my own lashes. The process roughly took 90 minutes, to apply some 120 lashes.  But relaxing under my warm blanket while listening to the tunes of Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald, the minutes slipped away. And when I opened my eyes I was completely amazed. Long, thick beautiful, natural looking lashes.

Lash extensions generally last 2 months depending on proper care and lash growth. And maintenance is a snap. Plus no more applying mascara, curling lashes or using lotions. Oh, my!

I was so ecstatic - I cheerfully floated to the reception desk and made an appointment for my complementary one week follow up.  This touch-up appointment gives clients a week to decide if they want to add more length or thickness.  I admit I loved my look so much, I just added a little more fullness and was ready to bat my new lashes under the mistletoe.

xx

Tara

LuxLash™ Extensions

Enhancement (60 lash) | $295
Full Lash (120) lash | $395 
Bad Boy Lashes (150 lash) | $450

 

LUXLASH BEVERLY HILLS
9640A South Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310 273-5274

www.luxlash.com

 

 

 

 

 

Kayla gets her uber-glam on without looking like a prom queen with the Luxe Beauty Team at Warren Tricomi

As a working mom of toddler twins, my daily beauty routine is down to a pathetic minimum-- last time I checked, my kids were using my powder brush to "paint" the toilet.   So when I was recently invited to a big-time Hollywood wedding  (Heidi Klum was maid of honor!), I knew I needed professional help, a body-double or, let's be honest, a miracle.

Only here's the thing: I've got professional-makeup-application-a-phobia.  In the past, I've ended up looking like a prom queen or worse, a drag queen.  At department stores, I've gotten my face done for free... then ended up with a bag-full of expensive products I never use.  

Thankfully, Luxe Beauty Team came to the rescue.   In a mere hour, makeup artists Sarah and Amy worked some serious magic on my face and my psyche.  My look was chic, fresh and sophisticated -- no prom-like glitter, tranny lashes or terrifying beauty pageant spackle.  Instead, they applied oh-so-subtle temporary lash extensions, smudgy kohl eyeliner, a light foundation, the perfect berry lip stain.   They use products from a wide variety of makeup lines so I had endless choices but with no pressure to buy (though I did end up with a life-changing lipstick and some extremely cool bracelets -- did I mention they sell jewelry?)  

The team has a home-base at Warren Tricomi salon in West Hollywood but they also do house calls, special events and wedding parties.   Plus, their services are endless: airbrush tanning, waxing, brow-shaping, nails, makeup lessons.   And their prices are beyond reasonable.   I might get divorced, then married again just to have them do my complete bridal look.

For more info, check out their website: http://www.luxebeautyteam.com

Don't be jealous, Heidi.  

xo KAYLA

Luxe Beauty Team @ Warren Tricomi
8327 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood 90069 323.651.4545

Kayla Alpert, screenwriter extraordinaire (Confessions of A Shopaholic  and then some) is Groomed L.A.'s latest Editor at large.  Her full bio will be avail to salivate over soon.  Basically,  Connecticut born and raised, Harvard educated,  one of Hollywood's top go-to writers and smarter and more savvy then anyone I know. Known for her exquisite taste - her jewelry, wardrobe, home and art collection are drool worth, I feel lucky to be the recipient of her twins hand me downs.  Even the toys are chic.  Stay tuned for more of her searing and hilarious insights. 

IN BOX! This came to my IN BOX this week. The 12 Most Expensive Spa Treatments in the world.

A woman named Celina Jacobson of the website Masters in Health sent me this juicy little piece of info this week.  Think I'll send it to you guys to salivate over for yourself.

You might think it’s a pretty good day when you have the time and extra cash for a manicure or blow out.  But for some, experiencing the best treatments that the world’s spas have to offer is just a regular part of their jet-setting lifestyle.  From herb-infused massages to diamond dust facials to scalp treatments and beyond, here are 12 of the most expensive — and luxurious — spa treatments in the world, for optimum health and happiness.

1. Aroma-Listic Day Spa pedicure: At this Agoura Hills, CA spa, you can get a very special pedicure — that costs over $200. The justification? Your feet will be slathered in awhite chocolate strawberry truffle mixture as part of the treatment.
2. UMO gold facial: UMO America’s famous facial uses 24-karat gold. Supposedly gold has great hydration benefits and adds nutrients to your skin, which better be worth the $400+ price tag.
3. Evian bath: Dubbed the world’s most expensive bath, SoBe’s Hotel Victor offers guests of its penthouse suite the opportunity to lounge in a tub filled with 1,000 liters of pure Evian water, fuchsia, and orange Gerber daisies. Serena Williams was the first to try out the $5,000 bath, which is given in a 350-gallon infinity tub. You can also snack on smoked salmon lollipops, foie gras and chocolate as you bathe.
4. Royal Treatment: At Shanghai’s Bund Five Spa Oasis, getting The Royal Treatment is serious business. You’ll first soak in a bath of rose petals and oils, then get an Italian red wine body scrub, four-hands massage, lavender body wrap, and a 90-minute Pramol facial. At 3,000 Chinese Yuan, that equals around $451 U.S.
5. Grand Luxe Facial: Spa Radiance is a premier spa in San Francisco that’s famous for its $750 facial. You’ll get a diamond peel, a caviar mask, protein drops for your hands, an omega-6 treatment for your eyes, and LED light therapy to clear up rosacea, red spots, black heads and wrinkles, plus a hand and foot massage.
6. Elysian Cleanse: Humbly called "a classic spa treatment" by the downtown Chicago Elysian Hotel, this cleanse will cost you over $300. What’s included? Water therapy, a customized marine massage, and "calming cocoon to exfoliate and renew the skin," which we’ve heard refers to a seaweed gel wrap.
7. 5 Indulgences: This pricey treatment is actually listed as a special promotion, so we wonder if the 55,555 JPY price tag — that’s roughly $665 U.S. — is sometimes higher? Offered at Tokyo’s Spa at Mandarin Oriental, the treatment was created in honor of the spa’s 5-year anniversary. Included are a foot ritual, Oriental Essence Body Treatment, customized aromatherapy facial, and a seasonal fruit platter if you get hungry.
8. Caviar conditioner: For the rich and famous, like Catherine Zeta-Jones, spending around $400 for a shampoo treatment at her South Kensington spa (U.S. price adjusted according to the 2007 exchange rate) is worth it. Zeta-Jones’ spa flew in from Iran the Beluga caviar, which supposedly makes hair color and texture richer and creamier. Also part of the treatment is a truffle-based shampoo.
9. Microablation and Triphasic Combination Facial: At the Cornelia Day Spa in New York City, celebrities like Kate Moss and Gwyneth Paltrow get the premium treatment: a microablation and triphasic combination facial. Using electromagnetism to stimulate collagen and heat and vibration to sculpt your face, this treatment is almost like getting plastic surgery. In that case, the $500 cost is a steal.
10. Good Luck Ritual: The Spa at Encore Wynn Las Vegas boasts that its most popular service is something called the Good Luck Ritual, an 80-minute treatment that uses Feng Shui principles to harmonize the body. You’ll start with a 50-minute custom massage with Thai herbs and oils, and then move on to a wild lime botanical scalp treatment. A hand and foot scrub rounds out your $250 treatment.
11. Talise Rediscover: The Madinat Jumeirah Resort in Dubai guides its clients to "a path to a greater quality of existence," and with treatments tailored towards correcting everything from jet lag to cellulite, they’re well-equipped to turn you into a better version of yourself. The Talise Rediscover is a $720 full body treatment involving a bath, sugar body polish, clay and herbal scalp massage, private steam session, and a marine facial treatment.
12. Creme de la Mer Ultimate Experience: The La Mer skincare line is a favorite of ladies who lunch all over the world, but at the Urban Retreat at Harrods in London, you can get the Ultimate Experience. For 200 pounds — $320 U.S. — you’ll get 135 minutes of body treatments, a facial, steaming sessions, massages, feet treatments, and more, using the best of the brand’s products, including sea quartz, diamond dust, and the Miracle Broth, "the priceless extract that is coveted around the world," according to the Creme de la Mer website.

 

Natasha's seeing pumpkin. Everywhere. Even in her facials. ROBB's CLARIFYING YAM AND PUMPKIN FACIAL hits the sweet spot.

With Thanksgiving around the corner, I am lately drawn to all things pumpkin. After all, there is no competition when it comes to the smell of a sweet, delicious smell of a pie in the oven.  I could literally devour a slice every day until New Year’s Eve. Perfection!

That’s why I am so excited to have discovered ROB|B's Yam and Pumpkin Clarifying facial ($88!!).  Perfect for all skin types, this facial is designed to hydrate and plump skin, stimulate collagen production and help reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

It’s a great facial, customized to suit my skin. Featuring products from Éminence Organic Skin Care, a handmade Hungarian line to fit with ROB|B's green philosophies, my skin was literally slathered in vitamin-rich,  organic yam and pumpkin pulp puree and a yam and pumpkin enzyme peel.  

It felt – and smelled insane.  I emerged with brighter, plumper, happier skin.

And – voila! – no calories!  Happy holidays!

ROB|B Salon

12246 Ventura Blvd

Studio City, CA 91604

818-980-7622

www.robbsalon.com

In celebration of ROB|B salon's "birthday" month, the salon is offering several promotions:

20%off Axxium Soak-off Gels

Bring a Friend for 1/2 off any service of equal or lesser value

20%off Ultimate Mani or Pedi

Yam/Pumpkin Facial $88

Immortal Facial $88

Buy one bottle get one half off

Buy one Avojuice lotion get one Free (Equal or Lesser Value)

$75 Silk Peel All month

 

QUEEN BEE WAXING SALON AND SPA IN CULVER CITY - THE HIVE OF THE BEST WAXING EVER

Why has it taken me so long to get my hairy legs (and every other part that grows hair on it) to QUEEN BEE?

It's not like I haven't heard from every single person, "Are you kidding me?  You haven't written about Queen Bee?!  What are you nuts?"  While the answer to that is questionable, let's just say getting a Brazilian Wax with a baby in tow is a little...uh...tricky...

That was until I got a nanny.  (Whoo hoo!)

I (finally!) walked into Queen Bee recently and it was a girlie paradise.  A fragrant wave of the most divine candles escorted me in to this adorable bungalow home where I was met with the most beautiful eye candy ever:  rows of fantabulous nail polishes, cute-as-hell little make-up kits, all sorts of exciting skin care creams, lip glosses, oh! and candy, cookies and all sorts of coffee treats too.  Then the glorious, warm staff greeted me and introduced me to wickedly brilliant (I say wicked because she's British. Isn't that a Brit term for brilliant ?) owner and master of the wax, Jodi Shays.  The woman is the shit.  Period the end.  She knows her way around a Brazilian like...well, I don't know the punch line to that, but you get the point.  She's been doing this for YEARS and is known to coif the muff of many a celeb (Fergie for one).  She's fast, ouch-free, uses the best wax in town and will make you laugh your ass off while ripping your hair off.  Before you know it, you've got the most perfect cooch ever, nary an in-grown or red spot in sight.

The spa also has a delightful selection of spa services, facials, fab spray tanning (never tried, but I've been told) and they host amazing events for their loyal and I mean LOYAL, devoted clients, like Botox and filler parties with Dr. Mark Yousseff.

The whole place is so warm, welcoming and professional it makes me want to move to Culver City. 

 

QUEEN BEE

Address 
10182½ Culver Blvd 
Culver City, CA 90232 

Phone 
(310) 204-2236 
Skype Name: QueenBeeWaxing  


Email 
To Make An Appointment: use our online form 
For Appointment Questions: appointments@queenbeewaxing.com 
For Waxing Questions: jodi@queenbeewaxing.com 
While we can answer quick email questions about waxing, other detailed requests should be made over the phone. 

 

IPL at Kalologie. Natasha sees the light!

Brown spots, sun damage, blotchiness, overall dullness – these are the four-letter-words that pass my lips practically every time I find myself at the cosmetic counter. My medicine cabinet is overflowing with creams, tonics and serums aimed at combating the hyper-pigmentation that has plagued me since having kids nearly eight years ago. While proper skincare and sun protection does make a difference over time, it has been my experience that there is no magic eraser for these bothersome dark spots caused by an overproduction of melanin, typically as a result of too much sun exposure or a rise in estrogen levels in the body brought on by pregnancy or birth control pills.

That is, until now.

Listen up, my friends. I have discovered the secret to getting star-worthy skin at Kaologie Studio City. It’s called IPL – or Photo facial – and it really, really works.

Intense Pulsed Light treatment, or IPL, is a laser facial system than literally zaps the skin beautiful. Kalologie uses the StarLux System by Palomar that boasts very little pain and virtually no down time. After being declared an “ideal candidate” by my lovely, gentle and super-smart Registered Nurse May, I climbed into the chair for the completely tolerable (though a little uncomfortable) 30-minute procedure. May chatted with me about all things beauty and before I knew it, I was done! As I hugged my new BFF farewell, my skin looked slightly pink, but showed no bruising and I went straight out to dinner. I was happy, albeit a little skeptical about May’s guarantee of bright, smooth, spot-free skin.

For the next 5-7 days my brown spots pushed their way to the surface, getting darker and darker (not a pretty sight), until one day, voila! – I literally watched in the mirror as I brushed away years of sun damage with a dry washcloth. I almost cried I was so happy. There is a magic eraser!!! It’s May at Kalologie in Studio City!

I am SO happy with my discovery of Kalologie’s Photo Facial. Just one treatment revealed a more even skin tone, smaller pores, improved collagen production and generally more radiant skin. According to May, optimal results are seen after four treatments. I simply cannot imagine how good my skin will look when I finish my four-treatment package. Will keep you posted!

 

www.kalologie.com

12204 Ventura Blvd

Studio City, CA 91604

818-435-4499

 

 

 

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24 GOLD INFUSION TREATMENT WITH - MOLLY LUCIO. GROOMED L.A. READERS GET A $100 DISCOUNT TOO!!

It's always a thrill for a facial junkie to discover another fab facialist. I recently found one on Crescent drive. (In the same building as my OGYN Dr. Tony Chin and his partner the infamous Dr. Paul Crane!)

Molly has been working on celebrity skin for over 10 years. She started out working for one of those 'celeb dermatologist's for 9 years before branching out on her own and launching the Healthy Skin facial Spa, located inside "The Healthy You, A Medical Group," a medical office which provides clients access to a variety of treatments, both medical and cosmetic.

I was blown away by her 24 GOLD INFUSION TREATMENT.  Since I seem to always fall asleep (snoring loudly) mid-treatment, and especially here when Molly started the insane most amazing facial massage in the world, I asked Molly to write out for me, step by beautifying step, exactly what she did so that I could show you guys what goes into one of these facials.  You'll see how many amazing steps the process is.

Ready?

Sit back, relax (read) and pretend you're there!

We started off by cleansing your face, applied steam and a rapid peel that has no down time, but exfoliates and opens up the pores.  

We followed that by performing a DiamondTome Microdermabrasion Peel, which removes dead skin cells and the outer layer of skin which allows the serums and masks to penetrate deeper into the skin.

Following the Micropeel, I did thorough extractions to clean out your pores and blackheads.

I then did a second a cleansing to remove any left bacteria from the extractions. I then applied a lavender anti-bacterial pure oil and the 24k gold serum and did a lymphatic massage.

I infused everything with a red light machine for enhanced penetration into the skin.

I then applied a pure 24k Gold mask over the serums, to allow them to penetrate into the skin, to help rejuvenate and brighten your skin.

During the setting of the mask I did a relaxing shoulder, neck and head massage.

After removing the mask, last but not least I applied another 24k gold serum, as well as a plant extract serum , all topped off with a moisturizing sunscreen to get you through the day!

You skin was left feeling soft, and supple with a beautiful glow!

The regular price for this treatment is 275. Best done twice a month for 2 months for optimal results.

MENTION GROOMED L.A. AND GET YOUR FIRST TREATMENT FOR $175!!  YUP, THAT'S $100 OFF!!

  OR a Basic deep cleaning with european facial $100 normally $130. 

 www.HealthySkinBeverlyHills.com

Healthy Skin is a Facial Spa located at:

415 N. Crescent Dr.,
Suite 225
Beverly Hills, CA., 90210

Call and book your appointment, today!
310.777.0159

Spa Parties also available,
E-mail to inquire.
healthyskinbeverlyhills@yahoo.com.

http://www.healthyskinbeverlyhills.com

 

 
  

VITO ESPOSITO SALON - BEV HILLS NEWEST AND CHICEST IN HAIR EXPERTISE

I recently experienced the phenomenal Midollo di Bamboo hair treatment, Thermal and Cold Cauterization for extremely damaged hair at the gorgeous and tres glamorous boutique VITO ESPOSITO SALON in Beverly Hills.  The brilliant and talented Vito performed this outstanding nourishing treatment (ooh and a fab trim and color touch up!) while I sipped on-the-spot handmade cappuccinos and discussed all things hair restoration with the uber-educated Vito.

A little back story: Vito is a premier stylist, rocking the hair industry for over 20 years.  He's taught hair cutting and styling in Rome and Milan for the reputable hair industry giants of Wella Professionals and L'OREAL and styled hair for the runway shows of numerous elite companies like Versace and Dolce & Gabbana.  While living in the U.K. Vito taught and worked at Toni & Guy as well as the Vidal Sassoon Academy.  In L.A., he worked at Jose' Eber Atelier Salon before opening this stunning new salon.  In other words, he's a master of his craft.  The salon itself is beyond beautiful - clean, minimal Italian design with an outdoor rooftop lounge where you can chill while your hair is in process mode. 

But what's also so striking about his new spot is the long list of hair nourishing treatments, not to mention salon services such as hair removal, waxing, nails, make up and facials.  He uses the most amazing products from Italy that you wont find anywhere else.  After my treatment my normally brittle and dry hair was shinier, softer and moving in a way it hasn't in months.  In fact, I'm going to go back next month for another treatment to really seal the deal. 

Vito is a gem and so is this jewel box of a salon.  Upscale upscale.  My mother in law would love.

 

Ok, what celebs has he worked on? I know you're dying to know so go ahead, knock yourself out: Maria Shriver, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Jaclyn Smith, Morgan Fairchild, Tina Fey, Chelsea Handler, Mary Tyler Moore, Willow Bay, Jason and Jeremy London, John Asher, John Barrowman, Britney Spears, Nikki Hilton, Rachelle Lefevre, Queen Noor of Jordan, Christian De Sica, Rita Cecchi Gori and Laura Pausini.

Vito Esposito Salon 

308 North Rodeo Drive, 3rd Floor

Beverly Hills, California 90210 

To book your appointment call us at: 310-278-9098

Email us at: vitoespositosalon@gmail.com

 

QUEEN BEE WAXING SALON AND SPA HAS SOME FRIGHTFULLY FANTASTIC DEALS FOR HALLOWEEN

IF YOU LOVE ALL THINGS QUEEN BEE IN CULVER CITY CHECK OUT THIS HALLOWEEN BIKINI OPEN HOUSE THIS FRIDAY!

FRIDAY OCTOBER 29TH 6-9PM

This Friday the 29th, please join us and Dr. Mark Youssef for our annual "HALLOWEENY BIKINI OPEN HOUSE"

WHAT?  

Injectibles. Laser Facials. Rock Sake and More!!!!!

Thier doors will be open for regular appointments, but also for some scary-fantastic specials.  

BY APPOINTMENT SERVICE SPECIALS:  

Don't be a Fright in White!

Spray Tan with Liz.

$35 Full Body Custom Airbrush Tan.
$30 each with a friend and,
FREE for you if you bring 5 friends to tan.

Scary Hairy Full Monty Special with Jodi or Alex $35 (email Jenn at "appointments@QueenBeeWaxingSalonSpa.com" for details)

NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY.  

Cash only donation for:

Polish Change with Connie and Ellie
Brows with Dawn
Chair Massage with Marcia. $1 per minute.  15 minutes max.

I am so happy that Dr. Mark Youssef and his wonderful staff will be joining us for our get together.  Prices for his magical serums are:

BOTOX - $10 a unit
JUVEDERM - $500 a syringe (Reg. $600)
RESTYLANE - $425 a syringe (Reg. $500)
RADIESSE - $595 a syringe (Reg. $695)
VI-PEEL (Chemical Peel)  - $249

Please email Dr. Mark's assistant Lori for more information about his services at youniquemedspa@gmail.com

Even if you are not doing services, please stop by for a shot of Rock Sake!!  We have a recipe that will surely scare the knickers off of you this Halloween!

10182 1/2 Culver Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232-3152
(310) 204-2236

Stringy brows? Get threaded at THREAD - quick, cheap, GOOD!

I'm always jazzed when I discover a little gem in my hood. Found this one on a neighborhood stroll this week. THREAD. A full on threading only, as in no wax, salon.  This place is so simple, right down to the gorgeous, immaculate, minimal modern design (love the graphics!), affordable ($15 for brows, me likes) that it just makes perfect sense. I so want peeps to know about it because the woman, Kalpana, who worked on me was phenom.

Once again, $15!!! for gorgeous brows. Oh and if you don't know what threading is, it's a fantastic, ancient (though not, er, pain-free) alternative to waxing.  The 'threader' uses a spool of good ol' fash thread and does this cool little maneuver over the hairs which pulls it out from the root.  I'm super sensitive to facial waxing and this has been my go-to hair removal technique for years.  

After that, a little brow trim, a dab of lovely Yonka toner swabbed across, an you're good to go, albeit red, blotchy and horrible skin-reaction free.  At least for me.  The upper lip hurts like a mo-fo but once again, nothing compared to what wax can do or leave you with if you are wax-sensitive.  It's said that threading lasts longer as well.  I'm totally sold on this place and it will now be my go-to hair-free face salon.  Ooh, and I can walk there! Lucckyyy!

323.272.4484

7374 Melrose Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90046

lookgood@threadeyebrows.com

Mon- Fri 11 A.M. – 8 P.M.
Saturday 11 P.M. – 7 P.M.
Sunday 12 P.M. – 5 P.M.

 

PAINT SHOP OF BEVERLY HILLS - NOW ON WEST THIRD, NEAR THE GROVE

Once again, another lil gem in the hood.  Walk into this Thai-Mediterranean inspired salon for a fab mani/pedi with excellent skilled, impassioned technicians.  The buddha-bo-ho chairs are custom built.  Lots of yummy treatments to choose from.  We breathed life into my dull nails and flaking cuticles with the Revive 10 Manicure ($38) - lots of delicious and therapeutic tee tree oils, hot mitts and an insane massage brought my hands back to life and rescued them from way-too-lazy-with-my-hand-cream hell.  

They also do waxing and even hair color and cuts and from the looks of the place, jumping on a mid-week aft, the customers were plentiful and happy.   Two ladies there told me they have been going to them for years (before they moved from Robertson) and they simply give the best mani-pedis in town.   I saw Judy and she was awesome.

They also make their own line of nail/foot care, massage cream/oil products.

Best part is it's walking distance from me! 

I think I'll take these tired puppies over there for some TLC next time.

Paint Shop Beverly Hills 

7938 W. 3rd St 
Los Angeles, CA 90048 

323.658.1930

 

Natasha learns to LOVE THY HAIR. Marcus Daniels at Giuseppe Franco Salon in Beverly Hills for a Fiberceutic Intra-Cylane treatment.

I’m a bad girl – when it comes to my hair, that is. I brush, blow-dry, color, curl, straighten, swim and spend hours under the sun – and yet I simply refuse to cut my lifeless locks. Long, thick, shiny hair is a sign of youth, so treating it with love – and a little in-salon fiber-filling procedure -- is crucial.

A few weeks ago I popped in for a visit with Marcus Daniels at Giuseppe Franco Salon in Beverly Hills for a Fiberceutic Intra-Cylane treatment. Inspired by non-surgical alternatives for the skin – think Botox, laser hair removal, etc – L’Oreal’s Fiberceutic is a technological breakthrough that provides emergency care deep inside the cortex of the hair fiber.

Marcus applied the serum, waited five minutes, rinsed, and voila – my hair was instantly reconstructed and strengthened. Jessie - the most insane stylist there – gave me a quick bang trim and dried my hair so well it lasted a full week.

I was turning heads as I bid farewell to Marcus and Jessie, FOR REAL. My hair looked amazing. My locks felt volumized, soft, silky, touchable. I was almost inspired to be good… Almost.

xo   Natasha

 

GIUSEPPE FRANCO SALON

Marcus and Jessie

350 North Canon Drive

Beverly Hills, CA 90210

(310) 274-8967

http://www.giuseppefrancosalon.com/

 

 

GROOMED L.A.'S "THE SHPIEL" - HAIRCUT WITH LIZ DEVIN AT ANDY LeCOMPTE SALON

 

LIZ DEVIN

Andy LeCompte Salon

616 N Almont Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90069
(310) 273-4100

Clients and celebrities alike have flocked to Liz from all over the country, for the benefits of the Brazilian Blowout treatment, as she has become the expert in Southern California. Thrilled with the results and her expertise, clients continue to come back time and time again. Having assisted Andy Lecompte, Liz is also a highly trained cutting specialist, offering men’s and women’s styles that range from trendy and fun to low-maintenance layered locks.

Women’s Haircut $250
Men’s Haircut $100 
Brazilian Blowout $375 and up