There are a range of options for dealing with untamed hair, starting with professional keratin treatments that have to be applied at a salon and can set you back over $50
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS After 30 years of working his magic on catwalks and high-end celebrity clients, New York hairstylist Michael Johnson has given up the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple in exchange for the hustle and bustle of Mexico City. On Wednesday, Oct. 13, Johnson, a Los Angeles native who grew up in Chicago before consolidating his
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Good for You, Good for the Environment By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS In an ideal politically correct world, all good beauty products would be Earth-friendly and responsibly sourced. But, for the most part, the majority of eco-conscious face creams, body washes and shampoos that claim to help the environment may make a tiny dent in staving off pollution, but just don’t cut
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS The best beauty is pure beauty, which means organic, nature-based beauty. Sticking to natural products not only is good for the environment, but is also good for your skin and hair. These farm-to-face products are not as likely to produce side effects as their chemical-based counterparts, which are potentially exposing your skin and hair to increased pollution
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS During the last few months, we have all become experts in home manicures, in-house hair care and do-it-yourself facials. Indeed, the covid-19 lockdown has tweaked our talents in personal hygiene, makeup applications and (almost) salon-perfect hairstyling. But just because now you are no longer confined to the four walls of your 40-square-meter apartment, doesn’t mean you should
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THE HANDS (AND FEET) HAVE IT! By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Ah, yes, beauty in the time of quarantine. What you wouldn’t do right now to have your tips trimmed and color revised at our favorite hairdresser. Or how about a mani-pedi at your local nail salon? Yes, lockdown can wreak hazard on our beauty routines. But that doesn’t mean you can’t
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BEAUTY AND THE BEACH By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Easter Week is almost here, and that means a lot of Mexicans will be heading to the beach to soak up the sun’s rays and relax along the oceanfront. But sun and sand can wreak havoc on your complexion and hair, as can the chlorine in pools and salt in the ocean air. When
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