‘How-To’ Archive

How To Get Debi Nova’s Hair May 6, 2010 1 Comment

Did you like Debi Nova’s melena during her Dancing with the Stars performance?   Stylist Christian Marc gives us the scoop on how he got this Costa Rican belleza’s melena to look espectacular.

Marc started off by cutting her pelo, giving it lots of layers on top to add fullness.
To get her full bodied pelo, [...]

How To Read Product Labels April 29, 2010 No Comments

Ever looked at the ingredient list of your belleza products and wondered what it meant?  Well, you don’t have to have a PhD in chemistry or even be a chemistry buff to understand what’s in your belleza products.  Here are some tips on decoding product labels.

Since companies don’t have to list percentages of certain ingredientes [...]

Buff Your Way To Pretty Fingernails April 13, 2010 1 Comment

Want to give a polished look to your fingernails but don’t have time for nail polish?  How about buffing?  Buffing can give your nails a well-manicured look and unlike nail polish, it doesn’t chip and lasts longer.  Buffing can also help if you have ridges, jagged edges or surface stains because it smoothes the surfaces [...]

How To Create A Pretty Valentine’s Day Look February 9, 2010 1 Comment

To help you get ready for the Valentine’s Day weekend, I thought I’d share with you a how-to make-up video from my amigas at CoverGirl.  Their celebrity make-up, artist Rebbeca Restrepo, shows you a super fácil look that works for day and night.  In the video, Rebbeca uses the new CoverGirl Smoky Shadow Blast to [...]

Renew Your Hair This Season With Pantene February 6, 2010 No Comments

I love having long pelo, but it’s a royal pain in the nalgas in the winter–well, to think of it, it’s also a pain in the summer but for different reasons.   Seriously!  In the winter it gets dry.  It gets flat.  It looks dull.  Every year around this time, when all you can think [...]

The Pony Tail Gets A New Twist January 21, 2010 No Comments

Tired of the old, everyday ponytail look?  Give your old cola de caballo a new twist that can work for the office or even a night on the town–depending on how you accessorize.  Check-out this super fácil how-to video from celebrity stylist and make-up artist, Johnny Lavoe.
To get the job done, all you need is [...]

How To Keep Winter Skin Moisturized January 12, 2010 No Comments

If you’re feeling that familiar itch you only get in the winter, it may be time to do a little switch and go for something richer.  You can swap a daily lotion for a rich cream or ointment, as recommended by makeup artist Carmindy, from TV’s What Not to Wear. What else can you do?  [...]

Tips to Dress Up Hair for the Holidays December 22, 2009 1 Comment

With the holidays around the corner you probably have your ojos set on the perfect party dress but what are you doing for el pelo? According to celebrity stylist and beauty guru, Leonardo Rocco “Latinas should remember to keep their hair constantly moisturized. After all, hair should be just as shiny and beautiful as the [...]

Do It Yourself Belleza December 20, 2009 No Comments

In this new economy, it’s time to get creative. If la cartera isn’t agreeing with everyday belleza budgets, scan the kitchen cabinets for ingredients to create fresh, homemade, and even organic solutions.

For Hair That’s Hermoso:

To add brightness and a shiny gloss to hair, Julia March, owner and specialist at Julia March Skincare, recommends combining 2-3 [...]

Tips for Saving $$$ December 19, 2009 No Comments

Staying bonita can put a dent on your wallet if you’re not careful but you don’t have to be a millionaire to look good.  Here are some tips from leading dermatologists Susan H. Weinkle, M.D. and Heidi A. Waldorf, M.D. on saving mucho dinero on your next beauty outing.

What is Worth the Price?

Prescription retinoids (tretinoin, [...]