Have you heard of going “no poo”? I have a few (curly-haired) friends who have tried it in the past. It consists of not using commercial shampoo and instead, cleaning your hair with water or some other product (like baking soda or vinegar). There are a lot of reasons that people choose to adopt this…
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4 Products for a Relaxing Home Spa Treatment
I’m a little addicted to body scrubs at the moment. My stress melts away as the exfoliating granules stimulate circulation and slough off the dead skin cells. I’m loving the Jealous Body Scrub ($18.95) simple all-natural formula. Made with fresh coffee grounds, raw brown sugar, and sea salt, the handmade concoction also contains cold-pressed organic coconut oil and vitamin…
Sassoon Salon Toronto Relocates
The Sassoon Salon Toronto has been an institution in Yorkville on Avenue Road for almost 50 years. This month they said goodbye to their old address and began a new adventure in the same neighborhood, this time at 122 Scollard Street. This bright new airy space is getting much praise from regulars – I was invited…
Beauty Battle: The Wet Brush vs Tangle Teezer
With many products and tools out there it can be hard to sort through it all. In this post’s beauty battle, I test out two brushes to see which one is better. The Wet Brush vs Tangle Teezer. You might recall that Alysia reviewed the Tangle Teezer and she loved it! I normally do not…
Giveaway: Win A Pair of Tickets to The Studio Fontana Opening Event {CLOSED}
One of the perks of being involved in the beauty and fashion industry is the amazing parties I get to attend! The majority of the time they are for work – media invites to events or launches to learn about new products and services – all so I can hurry home and write about what…
Canadian Brands We Love
Happy Canada day! I hope you’re spending the day with family and friends doing something fun! It’s strange to have the holiday land in the middle of the week but it’s a nice break from our regular routines. In honour of Canada Day I decided to ask the Toronto Beauty Reviews team to share their favourite…
Alysia’s Current Beauty Faves
It’s been about a year now since I have been contributing to Toronto Beauty Reviews with my thoughts on the beauty products Elaine receives. It’s amazing how many products are out there. I’ve had the pleasure of testing out new products that have now become part of my rotation, whether it be daily or weekly. Here…
Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Father’s day is this weekend – have you bought dad a gift yet? I’ve got some great Father’s Day gift ideas that will keep dad groomed all year long. Cologne is always a great gift to give dad since most men don’t ever buy themselves something “frivolous” like fragrance. These three have been on rotation…