Manic: Part of my Channel 3 job is to study the mountains of beauty products that hit store shelves and then report back to viewers what is new and/or popular in inexpensive (and sometimes expensive) beauty items. Managed: I got smart and streamlined. My local Walgreens beauty consultant is VERY good at what she does. […]
A Fab Foundation For All — A Pro’s Pick
June 28, 2011 By
Manic: My skin is changing in my 40’s, so should my foundation change? Managed: Asked Celebrity Makeup Artist Karen Hall what her top pick for a foundation is for all skin types and ages and her answer may surprise you! Read on to see… and this does work well on my face! Thanks Karen! […]
Terrific Two-for-One Tip: Natural Beauty Product for Lips and Nails
June 17, 2011 By
Manic: Desert-dry nails and lips in this dry-climate summer heat that I live in, but I don’t want to spend more money on beauty products this month. Managed: Using a wonderful two-for-one natural beauty product recommended by celebrity makeup artist Karen Hall to conquer both areas of dryness! You will love this tip and […]
A Fab Fashion Find & I Bet This Store Is In Your Town, Too!
June 16, 2011 By
Manic: Always having to run to the drug store! Managed: Sticking with my favorite neighborhood drug store, Walgreens, because one of my bi-weekly runs produced a fabulous fashion find! Yep, believe it or not, this cute strapless and stylish sundress came from Walgreens for only $14.99! I love this fabulous fashion find and I’ve […]
A Natural Alternative to Lotion: A Tip From Makeup Pro Karen Hall
June 8, 2011 By
Manic: Dry skin on my face, hands and feet. Managed: Asked our managedmoms.com celebrity makeup artist Karen Hall to share her favorite moisturizing trick. She couldn’t wait to tell us her favorite remedy and absolute favorite oil. Read on to see her answer! Karen says: Today’s Beautiful Beauty Tip: My all time favorite skin […]
Brazilian Blowout Deal Compliments of Backstage Salon & Spa
June 5, 2011 By
Manic: Spending too much time day after day blowing out your hair to get that straight and sleek look. Managed: Getting a Brazilian Blowout for the summer, so our managedmoms.com website contributor, Angelic, has kindly provided a coupon for us today! Just print the coupon below and take it to Backstage Salon and Spa in Tempe […]
All Natural Lash Lengthener Tip From Makeup Artist Karen Hall
May 31, 2011 By
Manic: Want longer lashes, but feel overwhelmed with the many products on store shelves now. Which do I choose? Managed: Discussed eye lash products with celebrity makeup artist Karen Hall and check out her all natural recommendation! I love this idea! Karen says: For those of you who are leery of using any form […]
What’s Hot in the Summer Beauty Aisle
May 26, 2011 By
***Please note — In the television segment, I stated that the Cover Girl Intense Shadow Blast is hypo-allergenic. It is not hypo-allergenic. I apologize for my error.*** One of my gal pals is a beauty product buyer and when she texted me to come and see what was new in the beauty aisle, we had […]
Is Bigger Mascara Better? An Answer from Makeup Pro Karen Hall
May 20, 2011 By
Manic: Need mascara, but there are so many to pick from and I’m short on time and have noticed that my lashes are getting shorter with age, too! Plus I’m not sure which wand is better, the big fat one or the skinny mini. Managed: Asked Celebrity Makeup Artist Karen Hall for her advice. Her […]
Tips for Teasing Hair from Stylist/Salon Owner Angelic
May 19, 2011 By
Manic: Want to know how to tease the crown in the back of my hair (and my daughter’s) quickly and correctly, to get that added volume that looks so good when done right. Managed: Asked our hair stylist expert, Angelic to show me step-by-step how to tease the crown of the hair to get that […]
Skin Cancer Awareness & Sun Safe Stuff for Summer
May 18, 2011 By
Manic: Sunscreen season, but with all of the media hype about dangerous sunscreen chemicals, I’m not sure what to put on my family. Managed: Did the research to learn about skin cancer awareness and found some sun-safe products that are low in chemicals and liked by my family….who can’t wait to get in the water. […]
Global Beauty Buzz
May 17, 2011 By
This is a 3TV segment that I did several months ago that has unique beauty tips and interesting products from around the world. Check it out…. Since I test a lot of products for my column, I sometimes notice that certain items are made with ancient Chinese herbs or spring water from France. Other beauty goods […]
Perfect Pony Tail Tricks & Tips from Expert Stylist Angelic
May 13, 2011 By
Manic: No time to do my or my daughter’s hair! Managed: Asked expert hair stylist and owner of Backstage Salon & Spa, Angelic, how to create the perfect pony fast! She told us that it is important to your hair’s health to buy the right kind of pony tail holders. Here are her tips […]
Reduce Eye Wrinkles With This Tip From Makeup Artist Karen Hall
May 12, 2011 By
Manic: Always on our phones texting and not considering the beauty toll it takes on our eyes. Managed: After celebrity makeup artist, Karen Hall, pointed this out to me, I now follow this easy beauty advice. This tip will minimize the aging side effects of our electronic devices. Read on to see what we […]
I Tried a Spray Tan: A 40-Something Managed Mom Review
May 11, 2011 By
Manic: Want to tan but don’t have the time and don’t want the risks associated with sunbathing. Managed: Ignored my kids’ teasing and got myself a spray tan. I booked my service at Dolce Salon & Spa (www.dolcesalonspa.com) and I was impressed with the result. For $25, my entire body was completely spray-tanned in less […]
