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Tonight's the Night: Take a Free Lesson on Holiday Hair and Makeup!

Julia Millay Walsh — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:15:00 PST

Office holiday parties, Christmas or Hanukkah with the family, New Year's Eve . . . the occasions to dress up are countless this season! It's hard to be a socialite; if only we could all afford a personal stylist to follow us around. To make the primping a little easier, Beauty Company (2325 Polk St., 415-567-8740) is hosting an easy holiday hair party tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. The salon's staff of talented stylists will help you achieve effortless holiday glamour with hair and makeup tutorials for chic looks like braids and chignons, smoky eyes, or false eyelashes.

Head over to the Russian Hill salon tonight and nibble on sushi and champagne spritzers while you polish up on your beauty know-how. While admission is free, to reserve a spot, use the salon's online booking system by selecting either Holiday Hair or Makeup (or both) from the drop-down menu. Hair consultations are 30 minutes; makeup is 15 minutes. You'll also receive 15 percent off retail purchases while you're there. Happy holidays!

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10 SF-Made Bath, Body, and Beauty Holiday Gifts

Julia Millay Walsh — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:15:27 PST

Depending on where in the world you live, shopping local for the holidays may have its ecological and economical benefits, but it may not guarantee you a very chic or luxurious gift. Luckily, San Francisco has a number of sophisticated labels in its midst, and one area where that's doubly true is the bath and beauty department! From divine perfumes to aromatic candles to luscious lip scrubs, you'd be mad not to pick up one of these fantastic, locally made products as a pampering holiday gift!

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Get a Clue: 6 Must Reads in San Francisco Today

Julia Millay Walsh — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:10:00 PST

Benefit Cosmetics' Chestnut Street makeup artist shows us a chic holiday looks. - Refinery29 SF
SF's Art Commission is having a big, embarrassing drama over an artist it accidentally hired. - Curbed SF
See what locals are Good Food Award finalists this year. - Eater SF
Hayes Valley's Cary Lane is hosting its three-year anniversary party on Friday! - SF Indie Fashion
Southern restaurant/bar Tupelo quietly opens in North Beach. - Grub Street SF
Learn how to make a hip coffee shop your office. - SF Weekly

Ain't No Party Like a Braiding Party!

Julia Millay Walsh — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:30:00 PST

Sharpen your hair-styling skills this Thursday night, Nov. 17, at Mission boutique Mira Mira (3292 22nd St., 415-648-6513). From 6 to 9 p.m., local style blogger Jennie Lodge of Going West will be bringing her lock-interlacing skills to the shop for a good, old-fashioned ladies' night! The store will be serving delightful ORO Pisco punch cocktails to amp up the fun. And while you have your hair braided, Mira Mira will be offering a 20 percent discount on all clothing, including favorite labels like My Pet Square, Chaser, Court Deni, Laugh Cry Repeat, Shakuhachi, Gat Rimon, and many more!

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Obsess Now Over SF's Newest Nail Product/Savior!

Julia Millay Walsh — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:13:00 PST

Have you hopped on the gel nail bandwagon yet? I have . . . and the relationship has had its highs and lows. While I love that the gel nail treatment, which you can find in salons across San Francisco, stays glossy and chip-free (honestly, truly) for up to three weeks, after a few manicures in a row, I've found my nails become thin, soft, and scratched up.

So I'm "jelled" that OPI's long-awaited, perhaps revolutionary GelColor has finally hit the streets of San Francisco. Beauty Company in Russian Hill is the first salon in the city to introduce the product, which cures under LED lights rather than UV rays and doesn't leave your nails soft and weak like other gel products on the market. The brand's top shades, including You Don't Know Jacques!, Lincoln Park After Dark, I'm Not Really A Waitress, Black Onyx, and Vodka & Caviar are all available in GelColor, as well as other classic OPI shades. Rates are $35 for a manicure and $50 for a pedicure, and the service launches on Friday!

Julia Millay Walsh — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:25:09 PDT

Have Cocktails With J.Crew's Head of Women's Design Tonight!

You're invited to a cocktail party tonight with J.Crew's Head of Women's Design Tom Mora in celebration of the label's new holiday collection! Drop by the Westfield Centre store (845 Market St.) from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to clink a few glasses, chat one on one with the designer, and save 15 percent off all of your purchases. Click the link above for more details!

Melvita Celebrates One Year With Cocktails and Skin Care!

Julia Millay Walsh — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:00:00 PDT

French organic beauty company Melvita celebrates its one-year anniversary in its Westfield Centre store (845 Market St., Level 1) tomorrow with a special reception! Drop in from 6 to 8 p.m. for cocktails, small bites, music, and amazing discounts, and visit with a Melvita expert who will be on hand to help you create a personalized skin care regimen and will send you home with an essential skin care product for Fall! The shop offers natural beauty products for the face, body, and hair, as well as fragrances and baby products. So you're bound to find something you're in need of! To attend, be sure to send your RSVP to RSVP-SF@Melvita.com.

Julia Millay Walsh — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:30:00 PDT

Burma Superstar Founder a Launches Food Truck!

Craving one of Burma Superstar's famed tea leaf salads during your work day, but not able to make the trek? Founder William Lue has opened a food truck at Fourth and Townsend streets, which will be open every weekday from 11:30 to 2:30 p.m. Specials include catfish chowder over noodles, grilled pork with garlic noodles, samosas, and tea leaf salad! Click for more details!

Early Bird Gets the Worm at Beauty Company

Julia Millay Walsh — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:50:00 PDT

Being a woman has its perks - clearly it's the better gender - but it does add up. Between the open-toe booties we're coveting for Fall and the pedicures we need to go along with them, a woman's beauty routine, especially in San Francisco, can cost a pretty penny. But thanks to a lovely new policy at Beauty Company (2325 Polk St., 415-567-8740), you all can score special prices on your beauty treatments by getting them done early!

If you drop by the Russian Hill beauty salon Monday through Friday before 3 p.m., you can snag a $30 blowout with a junior stylist (normally $40+), a $30 mani/pedi combo, 30 percent off all waxing services, or a $10 single session in a tanning bed. The service must be completed by 3 p.m., so arrive by 2 p.m. or earlier. Unfortunately, there's no extra bonus for getting them all done: just the perks of looking absolutely gorgeous! Be sure to reference the special pricing when paying for your appointment so the front desk knows to give you the discount. And tip on the full value, of course!

IHairBook: Be a Brazilian Beauty

Julia Millay Walsh — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:54:18 PDT

Brazil is known for many things: breathtaking scenery, beautiful women, and now, the hottest hair treatment on the market: the Brazilian Blowout. Visit vivid and stylish Central Richmond salon IHairBook and see what the fuss is about. A favorite of celebs and curly haired gals the nation over, the Brazilian Blowout is the only professional smoothing treatment that actually improves the health of hair. Through the use of a Brazilian Super Nutrient Complex and a proprietary polymer system, the Brazilian Blowout treatment creates a protective protein layer around the hair shaft that smoothes the cuticle and relaxes the hair. Performed in just 90 minutes without harsh chemicals, you'll have shiny, frizz-free hair that can be washed and air dried directly after treatment and will still hold its smoothness. The treatment can be applied to extensions, freshly dyed hair, and in conjunction with other relaxers and straighteners. Volume won’t be lost, and results last for up to 12 weeks. It’s good to be Brazilian.