One recent Monday morning I was dragging my feet getting into work, trawling the makeup aisles at Target. Maybe it was the recent stretch of summer heat, or the piles of admin I had waiting at my desk, but my little brain was on the hunt for a dopamine boost. So, I gave it to her in the form of a fun homework assignment: Match drugstore lip glosses to our bestselling book covers. 

This innovative tool is designed to help us pair clients with the service providers who are not only experts in the specific services they need but also share complementary personality traits and communication styles. By taking this quiz, clients can ensure their beauty experience is perfectly tailored to their preferences, making each visit enjoyable and memorable.

We tapped two of our local skincare experts, Ashley Perkins of Caravela and Celthia Corsino of Bellacara, for tips on summer skincare. If anyone knows how to tap into the fountain of youth and make our skin glow — it’s these women. Here are some ideas to implement into your current routine:

Find someone who your friends speak highly of, where you feel heard and well taken care of, and appreciate the clinician’s honest opinion and recommendations.

Hair texture can change due to various factors, including age, hormonal shifts, pregnancy, medication and lifestyle changes. Women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s might notice differences in curl pattern, frizz, and even thickness. Understanding these changes is the first step toward embracing your natural texture.

While we commonly see celebs sharing what’s in their purse – we prefer to know what’s in the bag you’re toting to the pool and beach, because we inevitably always forget something! So we asked our contributors to share what’s stowed in theirs.

We all crave gorgeous, versatile hair that requires minimal styling time, leaving us more moments to enjoy our reflection. Hair extensions are the perfect solution, providing instant length for those whose hair grows slowly or has thinned, and creating a fuller, more feminine look.

While we've been cruising around Old Town – walking, shopping, attending openings – we’ve also been checking out each other’s nails. We asked our contributors to share the summer hues they’re loving; see if any of these shades work for you.

Whether you rock your natural shade or love experimenting with dyes, understanding how your color works with heat is key.

If you haven't heard about her, Fara Homidi is one of New York's top makeup artists. Fara Homidi Beauty has the highest standards of ingredients, formulation and respect for the environment. The quality of her products are first class and the packaging is gorgeous!

Have you ever thought about sunscreen for your hair? If you haven’t, you’re not alone! Just like your skin, your hair and scalp need sun protection to stay healthy and beautiful, too.

When I was a little girl, if I was very well behaved in the drugstore, my mother would sometimes buy me a hair accessory. I should note that at the time my hair was so long that I could sit on it, so sparkly clips and scrunchies were like currency.

STOP relying on your foundation and/or moisturizer “with SPF” to be your source of protection from the sun. It’s not enough! 

Since everyone's makeup stash is different, there are a few things you should look for in a makeup organizer that best suits your needs.

Stepping out of your car, you glimpse your reflection in the window and you inwardly shriek, “Aaaaahhhhh, it’s back!”

Let me share an amazing discovery we’ve made and now offer at Salon deZEN: permanent makeup.