THE HEAT IS ON
I have bad hair on a good day. Most days, I have really bad hair. A blowout doesn’t even last overnight for me. All of that changed when I got turned on to Brazilian Keratin treatments. Okay, so they might shorten my lifespan by a few years from the formaldehyde, but this blonde is going down with soft, shiny, manageable locks.
Seriously, anything that helps simplify my hair routine is a welcome addition to my overgrown arsenal of anti-frizz, curl killing and detangling weapons. And no price is too high to pay for good hair on the run.
Take it from me. These 3 hair tools are going to rock your world, I promise.
DAFNI Hair Straightening Ceramic Brush ($300)
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HAPPY FEET
When my daughter Eden Lipke told me about these miracle foot peels from Korea that are all over Insta and Pinterest, I scoffed of course. Then she picked up two Kocostar Foot Therapy kits at Urban Outfitters for $8 bucks and we decided to give it a try.
This little cure for calluses comes in a mint green packet and is like a sheet mask for your feet. Open the packet to find a white plastic bag filled with a gooey clear gel. You open the bag and stick your tootsies in so the gel covers your whole foot from heel to toes and tape it in place. It is a makeshift occlusive dressing to cover the peel so it penetrates well. You need to put a sock over each foot to keep the bootie from falling off
MEET CRAIG KRAFFERT, MD: BEAUTY RENAISSANCE MAN
Board-certified dermatologist, Internet entrepreneur, and skincare brand pioneer, Craig Kraffert, MD, is committed to creating healthy and beautiful skin on many levels. First, as owner of Redding Derm, he operates the largest dermatology practice in northernmost California. Second, he founded DermStore.com, the hugely successful online resource for hard-to-find skincare products, which he sold in 2007. And most recently, as president of Amarte, a luxury skincare line, he has combined the heritage of traditional Korean skincare with cutting-edge technology.
Dr. Kraffert’s commitment and passion for dermatology is evident in all aspects of his life. Here, he shares a few of his insight
TARGET ON THE MOVE; ACQUIRES DERMSTORE
Mega retailer Target has set it eyes on a new bullseye—DermStore.com, a leading online source for the latest in skincare and cosmeceuticals. Last week, the stylish Minneapolis-based superstore announced it has entered into an agreement to purchase DermStore Beauty Group within 60 days.
So does that mean you will soon be seeing Target’s target on the DermStore website? Well, no. According to Target, DermStore will continue to operate as a separate entity and keep its name.
But if you read between the lines, the purchase most likely means that Target customers could be seeing new skincare brands on it’s shelves. “Not only will DermStore’s 750-plus brands offer Target expanded
