After many a friend asked me how they could make their meek buns into statement ones, I went looking for a solution. Turns out, a few people on the Real Simple staff had discovered this quick trick, which we then showed in our June issue. Who knew that a sock could take your bun from tiny to full in seconds? […]
Recent Posts By Alexandra Gonzalez
Toners: Do They Make a Difference to Your Skin?
The debate about toners has been going on for quite some time. Even RS has told you to nix it from your beauty routine. I’ve talked to different people, and everyone has a unique take on it. Last week while I met with Suki, founder of the all natural skin-care line Suki, I asked what she thought about toners. Suki was […]
Putting Your Shower to Work
A shower can be action-packed: From shaving to shampooing, it’s all about maximizing those minutes. Recently, I discovered a new product that is steam-activated and works better in the shower than out. It’s my new favorite face wash! Bioré just relaunched its entire skin-care line with a completely new sleek look. With this makeover also came innovations. My favorite is […]
Skin Care by Age
New products come out pretty often that claim to solve all your skin needs. Unfortunately, these statements don’t always hold true. But recently I met with a company that had an interesting philosophy on how to treat our ever-changing skin. Stages of Beauty is a recent launch that was created by biological and chemical engineer Jasmina Aganovic, who realized that […]
Your Hair Questions Answered
A few weeks back I asked you to send me questions to bring to one of my favorite hairstylists, Simone at Paul Labrecque Salon. You came up with some interesting queries. I’ve broken them up into two posts. This first one focuses on cuts and product tips. From reader Penny Rusk: For long, thick, colored, dry, and coarse hair—not quite curly […]
Multitasking Hair Care: Too Good to Be True?
I recently came across Tosca Style’s Leave-in Conditioner. It is an all-over conditioner that works not only as a leave-in, but also as a body lotion, a hair mask, hair cream, an eye-makeup remover, and a shaving gel. I’m totally obsessed. Since this discovery, it’s the only product I travel with. My absolute favorite part is how the formula is so concentrated […]
Make Your Own Face Mask
Have you ever created your own face mask straight from what’s in your kitchen? Often, many great fruits and veggies can work wonders for your skin. I recently met Tony Silla, co-owner and head esthetician of Face Place in Los Angeles, and took the opportunity to ask for a great recipe that would be easy to make and good for […]












