By August my hair is always fried from salt water, swimming pool chlorine and too much fun in the sun—hence the need for an ultra-moisturizing treatment. My favorite is Philip B. Rejuvenating Oil for Dry to Damaged Hair & Scalp, which smells like a cross between Bain De Soleil suntan gelee and fresh gardenias. The [...]
Author Archives: Rosie Creamer
The Beauty of Foot Cream
July 14, 2009 – 5:01 am
With summer here, it’s time for sandal-ready feet. Luckily, there are many ways to keep heels supple and glowing. One option is weekly pedicures, another is to apply foot cream before outfitting the feet in clean cotton socks at bedtime. It’s a simple way to be good to yourself—and your pedicurist will be grateful for [...]
Perfumed Conditioner: A Thing of Beauty
June 1, 2009 – 6:43 am
Imagine if perfume was available not only as an eau de toilette, shower gel and body lotion, but also as a hair conditioner; my first choice would be Chanel Beige. Obviously, the easy alternative is to simply spray cologne directly onto hair, or one could always use, for example, Prada Eau D’Iris body lotion as [...]
Scented and Soothing Shampoos
May 4, 2009 – 7:46 pm
The best shampoos smell amazing and cleanse without irritating sensitive scalps. (No one wants to be seen scratching an itchy head, and everyone would like to have luscious-smelling hair.) Some sophisticated options to consider are… Warren-Tricomi Pure Strength Shampoo: Step one of the three-part hair care system created by expert colorist Joel Warren and stylist [...]
The Beauty of Hand Cream
April 23, 2009 – 5:44 am
Let us vow that this economy will not take away simple pleasures such as a wonderful hand cream, a small indulgence that becomes even more rewarding and magical when the perfumed (or not) tube, bottle or jar fits in your purse. Fresh Sugar Blossom Hand Treatment with flower acids comes in a convenient 1 oz. [...]
