Julia Millay Walsh | October 12, 2011 2:35 pmIt's a beautiful day, so I know what you're thinking: "Where's my outdoor happy hour? And how early can I leave work?" Well, folks, I've got an answer for ya.Read More
Nancy Einhart | March 16, 2011 8:00 amGather new pearls of skin care wisdom. Pearl Dworkin, the owner of Skincare by Pearl, isn't just an esthetician, she's also an educator who's always seeking to expand her skin knowledge. When she travels to exotic locales, Pearl is constantly on the hunt for new techniques to incorporate into her treatments; on a recent trip to Thailand, she picked up some rose crystal quartz wands, perfect for massaging facial treatments.Read More
Nancy Einhart | March 9, 2011 7:19 amGet star-quality lashes without batting an eye. Whether you've got full lashes that just want a little boost or sparsely lashed lids that need all the help they can get, the expert estheticians at Lashfully can help you find the look that's best for you and your long-term lash health. Founded by esthetician Liv Contreras and Matana LePlae, a devoted client of Liv's, this lush lounge specializes in all things eyes.Read More
Nancy Einhart | February 25, 2011 8:00 amEven if there's no major vacation on your horizon, you still deserve a mini retreat. At Carrie Jossel Waxing, located inside the spa-tastic confines of Union Retreat, waxing becomes a way of pampering, rather than a chore. A meticulous expert who's spent years perfecting her process, Jossel makes it a priority to make clients feel comfortable and relaxed, whether she's delivering a delicate Brazilian or offering suggestions for rehabbing overplucked eyebrows.Read More
Nancy Einhart | December 22, 2010 8:00 amLash Lab is the beauty bar equivalent of a speakeasy, a secret lounge with a clandestine entrance, bestowing I'll-never-tell lashes with a wink. But shhh: I can get you in to this secret lash society. When you step off the busy San Francisco streets and into this hidden beauty bungalow (you'll get directions when you book your appointment), Lash Lab will lavish you with more choices than you thought possible.Read More
Larkin Clark | March 17, 2010 6:31 pmWhat's modern about ModVellum? Pretty much everything. Hand-selected by owner Rachel Tolve and her expert staff, all of the products ModVellum uses are organic, vegetarian, and Chiral correct (meaning they're free of molecules that can cause skin irritation), and most have no artificial preservatives or fragrances, dyes, talc, or buffers.Read More