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Foursquare: what is it and why should I care?

So there you are, passing a leisurely moment perusing Facebook, when someone updates their status with something like: “Jessie just checked in at Big Al’s Toy Barn.” What’s that all about? Should I be in on this? Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Foursquare 101.

What is Foursquare? Foursquare is a social networking site/app for your smartphone or other mobile device. It uses the GPS in your phone to know where you are. You’ll “check-in” using the Foursquare application by pressing the “check-in” button.

The popular frizz reducing treatment, the Brazilian Blowout has been getting a bad reputation. Of course we all want smooth, glossy, gorgeous hair, but at what price? And is there really any danger to begin with, or is it all hype?

Hair Resoration:
Dr Brian Buinewicz will be providing a seminar on Hair Follicular Transplantation, a procedure that is routinely performed in the office. Hair thinning and loss is common in both men and women. Guests that schedule on October 26th,2011 will enjoy a $500 savings!

Are your lashes thinning as you age? Eyelash thickening and lengthening is also very easy to create with Latisse, a topically applied product! Have longer and thicker lashes in 2 months !

A supply of Latisse will be provided for the first 10 guests to arrive!

Okay, I admit it: I am a nail color junkie! I must have more bottles of nail polish on top of my bureau at home than I have shoes hidden from my husband in the closet. Trust me, that's a lot. Luckily for me, I work in the wonderful beauty industry surrounded by creative color artists, and I'm free to wear any and every color that tickles my fancy. Purples, blues, black, greens:it's all good! Imagine how pleased I was to see the new OPI fall collection, Touring America, with it's wild and mild shades and fun, quirky polish names.

Who doesn't love Summer? But it does bring with it it's own share of beauty challenges. Here's a few tips the pros swear by to keep you smooth & beautiful.

1. Bikini line bumps. What are they? Why do I get them and how do I prevent them?

Those little bumps are hairs that have grown back after shaving or waxing. Sometimes the hair curls into itself under the skin. This causes clogged pores and ingrown hair bumps.

"We Are Family" 2/26/2010

As much as I try not to, quite often when someone thanks me for something, I dismiss it with an "it's no problem" or "no worries." Is this really the most gracious way for me to accept and acknowledge someone's genuine gratitude? Where does this dismissive-ness come from? It doesn't take much soul searching to realize that in this world of immediate gratification,texting and internet messaging, that slowing down and choosing the appropriate words with which to respond to another human being somehow seems unnaturally formal or too rigid.

Studies have shown that a back to school haircut gives kids confidence to get the new academic year off to a good start. But what about the older student going off to college? How do you give her low maintenance color with high style? And let's not forget that behind every great student there's a supportive mom; doesn't she deserve a fresh look for fall? Let's ask Master Stylist and owner of Me Salon + Spa, Gina Henning for some A+ answers.

Q: Help! My hair is green from swimming in chlorinated pools all summer. What should I do?

5 for '10: Psychic Predictions for Fall 2010 by Madame LaJen

As I sit here wrapped in coils of incense smoke, enveloped by the magical scents of lavender and patchouli, I find myself unable to resist sharing my visions for the coming Fall season with you, my favorite reader. My silky scarves rustle and my golden coin bracelets jangle as I wave my hands over my crystal ball to bring you my Top Five Predictions for Fall 2010.

Me Salon + Spa spotlights: Larisa S. (Reflexology, Manicures, Pedicures, Waxing)