Local Cottage Industry Beauty Products

BeautyRinse Bath and Body Company (Monroe)
Rinse offers a complete line of natural handmade products:  soaps, deodorants, lip balms, lotions, sprays, scrubs, even dog shampoo!  The products are made in Monroe but are available in many shops locally and nationwide....  more

 
 
 

Introducing The Shoppes at Webb Gin

ChicosThe Shoppes at Webb Gin, formerly The Avenue Webb Gin, is Gwinnett County’s premier outdoor fashion shopping and dining destination.

The Shoppes at Webb Gin features premier national retailers and restaurants, specialty local stores and eateries, and office lofts, including Barnes & Noble, White House | Black Market, Chico’s, Francesca’s Collections, DSW Shoes, Ted’s Montana Grill and Romano’s Macaroni Grill....  more

 
 
 

Mall of Georgia Announces Retail Additions

Mall of GeorgiaMall of Georgia, the largest mall in the Southeast, announces the addition of Vera Bradley, Bachrach and YouFit Health Club to its retail mix. Opening in 2013, these new stores will further enhance the appealing roster of retailers at the Southeast’s premier family and shopping destination....  more

 
 
 

Dispelling Five Hair Myths

Bar HairMisinformation can be just as stubborn as frizz or those pesky flyaways – it’s difficult to manage, impossible to reason with and it just keeps coming back.

“Old wives tales and ineffective products that claim to treat or rehabilitate hair often have a placebo effect because people want them to work,” says Audrey Davis-Sivasothy, author of “Hair Care Rehab.”...  more

 
 
 

Five Easy Steps to Rehabilitate Your Hair

Between blow-drying, teasing, flat-ironing, highlighting and lowlighting— there are many ways to change what Mother Nature gave us. But whether you’re regularly straightening curls, lightening darker hair or vice/versa, there may be a price to pay for rebel...  more

 
 
 

Celebrate Women’s Health at Mall of Georgia’s Paint the Mall Pink

Atlanta-area women of all ages are invited to Paint the Mall Pink at Mall of Georgia, October 4-7. A full weekend of free activities focusing on the importance of women’s health will feature health-focused activities, keynote addresses from local medical professionals, musical performances, giveaways and ...  more

 
 
 

Setting the Standard for Style

Dynamic. Trendsetting. A step above the rest. These are words that describe Brian Perdue’s ambition to develop today’s best hair stylists. Brian and his wife, Karen, started The Process Institute of Cosmetology, a school that would change the course of the hair industry’s stand...  more

 
 
 

The DIY Bride: Hair and Makeup Looks that Dazzle

Every bride deserves to look and feel like a queen on her wedding day; however, not every bride has the budget of a queen. Do it yourself hair and makeup looks have increased significantly in popularity in the last few years, with YouTube tutorials abound and products at our fingertips that take the hassle out of the process. Here, Gocha Hawkins, celebrity hairstylist, makeup artist, and owner of Gocha Salon, delivers three show stopping hair and makeup looks that are easy enough to pull off yourself, and still make you feel like the queen that you...  more

 
 
 

Bella Fiore’ Salon Summer Hair Tips

Summer time is almost here!  We all love the beach and the pool, but it can really do a number on your hair!  There is also the concern of your new highlights and color!  What’s a girl to do?  Hang on, there is ...  more

 
 
 

Fool-Proof Spring and Summer Hair Trends

While some may argue that winter never truly arrived, there is no doubt that for most of us, spring has sprung. With a new season comes new trends, and the world of hair is no exception. From recent red carpet events to runway shows, celebrities and style trendsetters alike are blazing the trail of the most sought-after looks for the warmer months. The question becomes how to make them work for everyday wear. Here are fool-proof versions of hot spring and summer looks from celebrity hairstylist, makeup artist and owner of Gocha Salon, Gocha Hawkins, with emphasis on low-maintenance styling, also known as a woman’s best fr...  more