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August 2008 Archive
Beauty superdome
Posted on August 18, 2008 by FASHIONMagazine
By Natalia Ksiazek
I’ll be the first to admit, I’m a little beauty product obsessed. My bathroom shelves are stacked with loads of makeup and hair care products, and I’m always on the lookout for a new line that’ll give me that extra glow. So when I was invited to take a tour of Garnier’s Take Care Dome (garnier.ca), a skincare, hair care and colour expert tent that teaches you how to “take care” of yourself, beauty wise, at the CNE (until September 1), I couldn’t think of a better way to spend my Friday morning.
Continue...Salon watch: Strictly Roots
Posted on August 12, 2008 by FASHIONMagazineBeauty
By Amanda Dipasquale
Ruth Smith’s philosophy is simple: “Love yourself as you are.” Smith is the president and CEO of Strictly Roots Hair Salon (154 Bathurst Street, Toronto, 416-757-1024, strictlyroots.ca). The reasoning behind opening up her own salon stemmed from personal struggles with straightening her naturally kinky hair. Beyond the damage she was causing to her locks, a deeper reflection caused Smith to realize she was trying to live up to a specific standard of beauty.
Continue...Cuts for a cause
Posted on August 8, 2008 by FASHIONMagazineBeauty
By Natalia Ksiazek
Every girl knows that maintaining one’s lovely locks can be pricy. That sleek bob and perfect blowout definitely don’t come cheap. Thankfully, Redken (www.redken.ca) has come to the rescue, and all for a great cause. On Monday August 11, thirty of Canada’s top celebrity stylists will offer their professional services at Yonge-Dundas Square for the launch of Redken’s second annual Cut-A-Thon.
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