Christopher Stephens Beauty Blog

Anti-wrinkle skin care products in high demand

I recently read an article about how celebrity managers give the utmost importance to skin care because their clients faces appear on the covers of the world's best magazines. So naturally anti wrinkle skin care products are in high demand, which makes sense because modern society places such a great emphasis and value on youthful looks. Anti-wrinkle skin care products focus on restoring the skin's youthfulness at a fraction of the cost of surgical procedures, and with much less discomfort.

Secrets to wearing red nails!

When celebrity nail care guru Leighton Denny was asked, "What are the secrets to wearing red nails, and is there an age limit?" he replied, "There is no age limit to wearing red nails, just as long as you make sure that you choose a suitable shade. Darker reds, berry tones and maroons will look more sophisticated whilst still drawing attention towards the nail and away from the hand, making skin look younger. Bright reds are great for the party season, but remember to avoid orangey tones if you have fair skin and dark hair - which is a particularly strong look this A/W."

Worst and best skin

We're always focused on the beautiful so I thought the following was a little interesting. Amy Winehouse, who is regularly pictured with spots, scabs and blemishes, was voted the celebrity with the worst skin in a recent Bristish poll.

Volumizing for thinning hair

If you're one of those people whose hair is thinning and want to add volume to your existing hair, I would advise using volumizing products sold in salons. They really do help. They won't weigh your hair down, and they won't damage it. For example you can apply Mousse at the root area for support. Then, blow dry the root area while applying tension with a brush to build volume. Then use a light finishing spray to hold it. There you have it. You've just added volume without damaging your hair and causing further hair loss.

Holiday hair care tips

It seems everyone is talking about the holidays and looking forward to looking great. Well, to help with that here are some hair care tips to help you keep your hair in tip top shape before, during and after the busy days of the holiday season.

2008's most chosen hairstyle of celebs

Celebrities seem to set the trends of clothing, jewelry and hair, and it seems they have spoken and the number one most chosen hairstyle for fine dress occasions in 2008 was the pull back.

The pull back hairstyle refers to any of a wealth of styles where long hair is pulled back to the neckline and captured in some beautiful hair piece. Many pull back hair designs featured no hair jewelry at all. The hair seems only to hold itself, as if bound by nature itself. I wonder what the focus of 2009 will be?

Fall and Dry Skin

The weather changes of Fall, where it can be cold and rainy one day and hot and humid the next, can really wreak havoc on your skin.

Hot nail colors in the news

Did you know that Anastasia Soare who is affectionately and admiringly referred to as "the definitive brow expert," told Glamour magazine that one of her own beauty secrets is using OPI Samoan Sand. "I look at my hands all day; they need to be nice," she said.

Skin care secrets of celebrities

We're all looking for tips and ways to help us look better and more attractive. Here are a few skin care secrets of celebrities:

Soft and supple hands and cuticles

As I was telling one of my clients today, maintaining healthy natural nails is not as complicated as many people think.

Simply to keep your hands both soft and supple, always keep a good quality hand cream with you like Nailtiques Cuticle & Hand Conditioner.