My freshman year in college, in the early nineties, a friend taught me the fine art of hiding hair grease. After a busy night out and waking a bit tired - or hungover, whatever - she didn’t always have time to shower, wash her hair, dry, style and go. But her thin, straight hair never […]
How to make a blow-out last for 5 days
I recently sat down with my stylist - literally, in her chair as we do - and rather than taking out my Kindle and indulging in 30 minutes of relaxation with a book, I opted to take out my notebook and pen and conduct an interview. “Rachel, oh queen of blow-outs, how can I get […]
Laser Hair Removal: Is it Worth the Cost?
Over the last year I’ve used laser hair removal several times. I thought it would be a good idea to discuss how the process works, the results I experienced, and whether I think it’s worth it. Why would you consider laser hair removal? Waxing is too painful Shaving irritates the skins or creates ingrown hairs […]
Better Hair on a Budget: Pantene AgeDefy
Despite what my husband would say I’ve never been high maintenance when it comes to personal care. I don’t spend a lot on hair care. I use shampoo and conditioner that’s relatively inexpensive. I don’t fuss with my hair a lot. I don’t color it. I rarely make time for haircuts so when I do […]
