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5 Questions with stylist, Marian G & spa tech, Bianca

Who is your beauty icon?
Marian: Audrey Hepburn, a classic beauty
Bianca: Rihanna, so stylish and cool

Beauty product you couldn't live without?
Marian: Alterna's Bamboo Kendi Dry Oil. It's perfect for thick, coarse hair like mine.
Bianca: Blinc mascara. Without it, my blonde lashes are almost invisible.

Do blondes really have more fun?
Marian:Yes, that's why I'm always trying to be one!
Bianca: Oh blondes, of course!

Fave rainy day activity?
Marian: Watching movies, and napping.

New Year's Resolution #1: Yes, it IS easy being green!

We all know that the 3R's of living green are: Reduce, Recycle, Reuse. How, you may be wondering, can I make sure my beauty routine is eco friendly as well? Let's start at the top, shall we?

2013 Predictions by Madame LaJen

Yes my friends, it is that time of the year again, time to predict the future of beauty! Here's my top five list of beauty, style and fashion predictions for the year.

1. Black and white and gorgeous all over. I especially look forward to strong geometric designs in fashion this year; a stripey top and a checked skirt, all in black and white, black panels up the sides of a white shirt or dress and all so easy to wear for day or night. Compliment this bold style with an emphasis on a dramatic eye and soft lips or a natural eye and bright red lipstick.

THE FRIDAY FIVE: FAVORITE BEAUTY APPS

1. OPI by OPI. Free. Get a virtual look at how the hottest OPI nail lacquers would look on your nails. You can adjust skin color and nail length to approximate your own hands. Search for colors by name or collection or just have fun browsing.

2. Hairstyle Wizard.Free. Upload a photo of yourself, (or choose from a diverse selection of models) and try on fun celeb hairstyles. Share your makeover on Facebook, and get compliments from your friends.

Five (or six) things to do before you go!

*Make an appointment to get your hair done. Shine on with a glaze, get sun kissed with some face framing highlights, and if you're a blonde who's gone a bit chlorine green from all that fun pool time, book a demineralizing treatment.

*Get a bikini wax. Shaving your bikini line may be fine for some, but the downside includes nicks, (hello saltwater!), bumps, ingrowns, and oops-I-missed-a-spot accidents. Get waxed and be worry free for weeks!

*Describe your style in 3 words or less
Casual, trendy, laid-back.

*What are the 3 beauty products you can't live without?
Skinceuticals Phlorectin CF(a serum in a gel formula that boosts collagen production, improves laxity and fades age/sun damage spots), Skinceuticals Skin Firming Cream & Skinceuticals A.G.E. Eye Complex (improves skin radiance, lightens dark circles, improves puffiness, fine lines and crow's feet.)

*What beauty treatment instantly makes you feel good?

Do you ever wonder what your stylist is talking about in the back room with the other stylists? Is it juicy gossip? Titillating tales of what happened last weekend? The meaning of life? Nope, most likely we're talking about food: what we cooked last night, what we're going to have today for lunch, and what amazing, creative thing we're going to do with those pesky leftovers tomorrow.

Cocktailing! I know what you're thinking; a scene from an 80's movie with Tom Cruise tossing liquor bottles up in the air. Well there's a whole other meaning to the word than that, a meaning that can give you a better hair day every day.

Hair Mixology is taking two different styling products and mixing or emulsifying them in your hands and applying the mixture to your hair. This is cocktailing.

Here are a few of our favorite cocktails featuring the Alterna professional line of haircare products:

*The Boho

Sensitive Pisceans oftentimes like to escape from the harsh realities of the world. Going to a spa offers them a healthy refuge where they can find the peace they seek. Because they usually put other people first, a visit to a spa can help them to balance their energies, accepting care and pampering from others. The Fish swims toward treatments that feature water! Pisceans are very connected to their sensitive soles, given that their sign rules the feet. Therefore, pedicures rank high on their spa to-do list.

Character Traits
Empathetic

SPA PACKAGES:

Gel-ax, Don’t Worry! Gel manicure & gel pedicure. $123

Two for You! A 50 minute European facial and a 50 minute Swedish massage. $180

Three To Get Ready! Spa manicure & pedicure, plus your choice of a 50 minute Swedish massage or European facial $178

Four For You! Spa manicure & pedicure, Swedish massage (50 mins.) & European facial (50 mins.) $263