Have you ever left a hair salon wondering what they’d done to make your hair feel so soft? Was it the state-of-the-art products? The state-of-the-art tools?

Maybe. But it could be something much simpler than that. Introducing, state-of-the-art hair washing!

The gua sha is a small, flat piece of jade that is used to chisel the cheekbone, jaw, nose, and even de-puff eye bags.

How does it work, you ask? Simple, it’s magic! Seriously though, lets learn what this ‘magic’ entails so that we can use this skin care tool effectively and efficiently!

It’s the eternal struggle of hair removal — the debate between shaving and waxing.

Choosing between the two can come down to a couple things. Let’s take a look at some pro’s and con’s.

If you've ever had an ingrown toenail or a nail fungus, you know what we mean when we say nail care is for more than simple aesthetics.

Here are our guidelines for keeping your nails pretty and healthy…

Just like skin, everyone’s hair is different and requires different products. Hair porosity can help you figure out your specific hair type and hair care needs.

The switch to natural, plant-based skincare can be overwhelming, with so many plant botanicals, extracts, and oils making it can be hard to figure out which ones are best for your skin.  

It’s not uncommon for people to feel itchy or uncomfortable in certain clothing fabrics. But this sensation doesn’t occur without reason.

Even as one of the most common non-invasive skin procedures, tanning is surrounding by many misconceptions. To tan well, and tan safely, follow these tips!

When it comes to finding a new lipstick or blush, we’re usually drawn to color first. It’s not uncommon to love a color online only to discover that it doesn’t look as you’d hoped when you try it at home. Much of this has to do with your skin’s undertone.

Many women are skeptical about facial shaving, especially when it comes to light ‘peach fuzz’. But every woman has facial hair, and it is important to discuss these practices and the true feasibility of them.

Do you drink enough water per day? Or, have you been drinking way more than required?

Washing your face can feel like a real chore. It takes time, effort, and money. Who has any of those things in the modern age. But not washing it regularly — or even washing it too often — can cause a whole host of skin problems. Here’s the lowdown on when you should be doing it and what you should be using.

While they are known and loved for easy overnight pimple relief, pimple patches can be used for much more than just acne.

Anyone can get skin cancer. Detecting it early on can mean a world of difference - to some, that difference can be between life and death. The best part? ANYONE can learn to detect signs of skin cancer and it only takes a few simple steps.

I know I love hot baths and warm showers. But I don’t know if I can say the same for my skin.

Microplastics have slowly began to infiltrate various markets and services. Is the skin care industry next?

The rise of skin care influencers has exponentially brought up consumer awareness about skin care and skin health. But when most of these influencers are unqualified and spreading misinformation, is that growing awareness really a good thing?

Spending on prescription drugs has been estimated by the Health Care Finance Administration (HCFA) to be rising by approximately 12% per year, more than twice the rate for national health care expenditures (5.1%).

Dermatology may not strike us as a field that is particularly plagued by ethical dilemmas, but much of the dermatologist’s work is carried out in the context of patient concerns over appearance and enhancement, and this is ethically uncertain territory.