Christopher Stephens Beauty Blog

Hair color tips & tricks!

Mandi, one of our clients never forgets to proclaim "how wonderful and sexy it is to be a woman," when she comes into our salon. It's become a sort of game with us all that when she comes in and makes her proclamation, one of us will (has to) ask her, "What makes it so wonderful to be a woman today?"

Celebrity Hair Styles in 2008

It seems that 2008 has celebrities, especially the men, wearing every conceivable hair style. From short to long. From very short to curly. Here's a peek at their latest styles:

Hand spring into spring with OPI!

One of my favorite things about the coming of spring is the outburst of new and vibrant colors. It's a fresh start. And, we're about to see one of the most colorful springs ever. So it's time to put away those winter hues and let the vibrant colors of the upcoming season lift your spirits.

Jessica Simpson's 'By the Sea' Hair

Waves are really hot now, and no we're not talking to our readers that might be surfers. We're talking about the likes of Jessica Simpson's hair as in the 'Dukes of Hazzard,' (she did use extensions, however). The look is rather easy to get -- if you have long, long hair (then you can avoid the extensions). Here's how to copy her look:

Secrets to Sexy Hair

A sexy hairstyle can mean the difference between feeling ordinary and extraordinary. Here are some "secrets" to sexy hair that will keep heads turning.

Proper Nail Care

Sometimes life gets crazy and we overlook our nail care, but it's a very important detail in personal hygiene and beauty care. An important factor to remember in nail care is having a healthy diet, which is something we stress throughout our blog, as it affects the whole body. The following steps will help you achieve that polished and vibrant look you want for your nails:

If you want beautiful skin avoid these foods!

Since our skin is largest organ of our body it has to cope with a wide variety of problems; everything from ingrown hairs, blackheads, scars and more. So shouldn't we make it easier for our skin to help us in looking our best? Real skin care begins with a healthy lifestyle including our eating habits. Pretty much everything we eat affects our appearance, so it's time we remove some items from our daily menu to keep our skin looking radiant.

Beating Thinning Hair - the Nutritional Way.

Thinning hair is no longer just a problem for men, but it's also on the rise for women. We know that there are genetic causes for balding, but sometimes vitamin and mineral deficiencies can add to and accelerate hair loss and thinning.

Celebrity Beauty Tips

Catherine Zeta-Jones keeps the high luster in her hair with castor oil and maintains her gleaming smile by brushing her teeth with strawberries-- a natural teeth whitener.

Supermodel Giselle Bundchen stays shapely by pouring hot stuff on her food for a natural thermogenic burn.

Nicole Kidman rinses her fiery red hair with cranberry juice.

Jennifer Aniston took Courtney Cox's friendly advice to line her eyes with a matchstick!

Julia Roberts keeps her nails in top condition by soaking them in olive oil.

Donna Karan does a quick slim down by blending cabbage, apple, parsley, carrots, and celery in a juicer and drinking it for a day or two.

Susan Lucci observes a Portuguese diet staple-- she snacks on sardines because their omega-3 fatty acids are essential for smooth skin.

Preventing Acne

Acne, pimples, blemishes - yes, the dreaded zit! We are all familiar with the names and the confidence reducing effects they have, especially on the youth all around the world that struggle with it. What is acne?