We all have our favorite shampoos, conditioners, serums and sprays. From a brand’s packaging to quality of product, you’re always looking to have the best for your hair. But to say that a top-selling hair product works for you and hundreds of other women is a bit of a ... More

Angelina Umansky, founder of beauty institution Spa Radiance, has dominated the Bay Area’s beauty scene—her clients range from top tech executives to Michelle Pfeiffer and the Gettys. So what makes her treatments so special? Is it the product shelves stocked with cult-favorites like Skin Medica and Vintner’s Daughter? Is ... More

Forget the fact that there seemed to be approximately 76 days in January: February may be the shortest month of the year, but with winter still in full swing, it can also feel like the longest. And timewise, that means more time spent longing for warm weather and more time ... More

The days leading up to the Golden Globes are exciting but nerve-wracking for Hollywood stars. Those who are nominated are waiting with baited breath hoping that they will be called up on the night of, while simultaneously preparing for their next moment in the spotlight. It’s an exhausting time for ... More

You look in the mirror and see it – big pores, dull looking skin, some random acne scars and creases that even your trusty filler won’t get rid of. The holidays are here and you have to look your best, but how, oh how, can I possibly look my best ... More

With recent evidence that certain cosmetic procedures can produce unintended health benefits, the old adage “When you look good, you feel good” has never been truer. Here, two of New York’s top dermatologists, Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank and Dr. Robert Anolik, break down the healthy bonuses of beauty procedures that you ... More

The tranquil atmosphere inside the spa at The Peninsula Hotel—complete with soothing music, dim lighting and citrus-tinged water—is in stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of Fifth Avenue outside. Just hanging out in the locker room (read: steam room, sauna and amazing showers) is a welcome break from everyday ... More

“Mindfulness”—a buzzword for meditation, goal-setting and everything quasi-Buddhist—is having a serious moment among trendy New Yorkers right now. One product of this surge in self-care and spirituality is Renew Breakup Bootcamp, an upstate retreat launching ahead of Valentine’s Day where attendees will heal their broken hearts through a series of ... More

We’ve all been there: You slip on black ice walking up the driveway at 10:00 pm. Your child falls out of bed at and breaks an arm at 3:00 am. Fast forward to that five hour wait in a hospital emergency room, watching patients needing immediate attention take priority. All ... More