Category: hair

  • Innovative Beauty on Daytime Chicago

    Innovative Beauty on Daytime Chicago

    Do you rainbow mask? STG stopped by the Daytime Show in Chicago for another Innovative Beauty segment. Nothing is more fun than talking shop with the GLAM duo, Tonya and Amy. We of course gushed about our favorite lash, multi-tasking hair spritz, concealer and flash products for better skin- like this FAB rainbow sheet mask. All listed in the order of appearance below.

    As a makeup artist I can pop a pair of lashes on someone in seconds but when it comes to applying to myself…couldn’t do it. Once magnetic lashes hit the market, I tried them out and wasn’t impressed. They never seemed to attach at the base of the lash and were just too heavy for my eyes. Eylure sent me their PROMAGNETIC lashes to try out and wow… they are amazing. Instead of sticking two lashes together or dealing with glue, you just use the liner included and lashes magnetize right into place. Mind-blowing! 

    Eylure PROMAGNETIC 10 Magnet & Felt Tip Eyeliner Kit 
    PRICE: $16.99

    SHOP: @Target
    Eylure is revolutionizing false eyelashes with our latest innovation. The ProMagnetic felt tip eyeliner allows you to adhere to your magnetic lashes without any difficulties (or need for glue). This technology is simple; apply the eyeliner to your eye as you would a normal felt tip eyeliner and once its dry apply your magnetic lash onto the liner and you’re done! This long-lasting, smudge-proof formula is easy to use and is safe for daily wear. This kit includes the revolutionary ProMagnetic felt tip eyeliner and a pair of Marquise Faux mink lashes. These lashes contain 10 Magnets for maximum hold. Lightweight and easy to remove, these lashes will last up to 15 wears!

    Wait, what? A tinted eye cream that actually deflates, covers, and works on ridding dark circles for good? What????

    JOAH Beauty Perfect Complexion Eye Serum Concealer
    PRICE: $11.99 
    SHOP: JOAHBeauty.com
    Launching 2/22! It’s time to give tired skin a wake-up call. This complexion-enhancing eye serum concealer is like a shot of espresso for dull under-eyes, eliminating the look of dark circles, puffiness and fine lines. Enhanced with ceramides and peptides, the serum infusion hydrates while the concealer delivers buildable coverage. Claims:
    • 97% saw brighter-looking under eyes*
    • 92% saw the appearance of dark circles disappear 
    • 92% said the concealer hides imperfections
    • Infused with hydrating ceramides 
    • Infused with firming peptides 
    • Conceals dark circles, fine lines & imperfections
    • Reduces puffiness 
    *In a consumer study on 100 participants for Perfect Complexion Eye Serum Concealer

    Skincare seems to be changing and re-inventing every season. Sheet masks were all the rage in 2020 and 2021, but what’s changed? INC.Redible has a body heat-activated, multi-color skincare masterpiece (that’s so much fun too).

    INC.Redible Rainbow on My Parade Refreshing Rainbow Hydrogel Face Mask 
    PRICE: $3.99
    SHOP: @CVS
    • A refreshing rainbow cocktail of fruit extracts, the moisturizing and energizing mask reacts to body temperature, gradually melting into the skin to better absorb the active ingredients.
    • Customize your skincare routine as it works to soothe, revitalize and get the glow with the color-coded formulations, locking in moisture all at once.
    • It’s a multi-colored multi-tasker: Red (watermelon & pomegranate; moisturizing and energizing), Orange (Vitamin C & coconut; brightening and deep hydration), Yellow (ceramide & pineapple; glow and smoothing), Green (cica & hemp seed; soothing and revitalizing), Blue (vegan collagen; firming), Navy (rainbow algae; brightening), and Purple (marlowe leaf; calming).

    Mario Badescu Clean Facial Spray
    PRICE: $9.00
    SHOP: @Ulta
    • Hydrate thirsty, sensitive skin with a rejuvenating blend of Aloe, Hyaluronic Acid, Coconut water, and Adaptogens to support skin elasticity and to protect against free radicals and dark spots. • The brand created this spray after they heard loud and clear how much their consumers believe in clean skincare. Going forward all new products are taking this clean approach into account – making sure every launch is as effective and as clean as possible
    • Vegan, cruelty-free, and free of Dye, Fragrance, Parabens, Phthalates, Silicon, Sulfates, and Mineral Oil.  
    • They believe in having an option for everyone, and hope that with clean products such as this spray, consumers will find something that speaks to them and addresses their specific skincare needs.

    Nothing beats this One Step collection from TRESemme. It does so much so fast! The Texture 5-in-1 is my new daily hair tasker.

    TRESemmé One Step Texture
    PRICE: $5.99
    SHOP: @Target
    • 5 IN 1 BENEFITS, ONE PRODUCT: TRESemmé One Step 5 in 1 Texture Mist is a hair texture spray that delivers grip, strength, texture, and heat protection with a matte finish
    • FOR SOFT, BEACHY TEXTURE: This hair mist formula will help transform fine or flat hair with its 5 in 1 benefits, making your hair easier to style and delivering a manageable, matte finish
    • HAIR MIST FOR FLAT HAIR: This multitasking hair care product is your one step to soft and beautifully nourished hair
    • SALON QUALITY, RIGOROUSLY TESTED: Ingredients in our hair styling hair texture spray are carefully selected for professional results TRESemmé is proud to be PETA approved

  • Black-Owned Beauty on Daytime Chicago

    Black-Owned Beauty on Daytime Chicago

    We’ve got all the black beauty stars you need to check out below. These brands were created by black entrepreneurs who had a beauty woe that needed a fix. All of these creators built their brands from the bottom up and have so much more growth to bring us.

    Personally, I’m obsessed with all things Jennifer Hicks. You can tell she puts so much love into whipping up every one of her homemade formulas. The best part is to read the reviews on the site. She has saved and helped so many with their skin woes.

    Chicago native Jennifer Hicks founded this coveted beauty brand in 2015 after finding nothing worked on her eczema. With a background as a paralegal, she was prone to deep research and found that most of the products out there had known irritants. So, the Olije Eczema Butter was invented, and many more hand made and packaged healers. All products are natural, organic, and don’t have any of the known nasties including alcohol and fragrance. Since Olije’s beginning in 2015, Jeniffer has produced more skus that deliver from head to toe all out of her Chicago home.

    Another skin savior I wanted to feature is Sylvia Brownlee. She has taken her holistic approach to acne as an aesthetician and brought it to the masses with Brownlee & Co. The brand has an Acne Treatment Kit that targets and heals naturally. Check out the amazing before and after images on the brand’s site.

    Annagjid “Kee” Taylor is a bright star in the hair game. She is the owner of Deeper Than Hair – Philly’s 1st natural hair care salon and creator of Shear Genius hair products. Her First Class to Jamaica Black Castor Oil is one of the most versatile products for the scalp and hair. It’s known to promote hair growth, moisturize dry hair, eliminate dandruff and itchy scalp, strengthen thin hair, and prevent hair breakage to improve the overall health of your hair. Kee is certainly busy as a salon owner and entrepreneur but has even found time to write a book. All Hair is Good Hair tells the story of 10-year-old learning to love her natural God-given hair.

    Another of Chicago’s Own, Dr. Few couldn’t be skipped when we chat about black-owned beauty. He’s literally built a beauty and wellness empire in Chicago which is now global. His Afore Beauty is a luxurious collection designed with a hybrid of science and nature. The Sheer Moisture works on all skin tones and is literally a lightweight bath of nourishment to skin.

  • Celebrate Black-Owned Beauty on Suncoast View

    Celebrate Black-Owned Beauty on Suncoast View

    February is Black History Month and a fabulous time to celebrate some of my favorite black-owned beauty brands. Today on Suncoast View I shared three brands that are driven by science, nature, and results and fastly becoming some of the most sought after hair and skincare.

    Mielle Organics is a black-owned beauty brand started by registered nurse Monique Rodriguez. Her background in science and focus on health from the inside out inspired Monique to share her regimen of healthy, tailbone-length hair with the masses. Mother, Entrepreneur, Black, and a Beauty Icon.
    Mielle Organics, the fastest-growing black-owned, and women-led global beauty brand announced the release of its new Sea Moss Collection this holiday season. The beauty brand is celebrating the new year with an initial in-store release of the new collection in select Target locations across the U.S. The new product line will also be available in select CVS locations in late January and additional retailers in 2022. The Sea Moss Collection will include five new products promoting the benefits of sea moss and anti-shedding inspired by naturalistas who are often affected by shedding due to stress, illness, aging, postpartum hair loss, and more. The soft launch of the new collection sold out online in less than 72 hours.

    Annagjid “Kee” Taylor is another bright star in the hair game. She is the owner of Deeper Than Hair – Philly’s 1st natural hair care salon and creator of the Shear Genius hair products. Her First Class to Jamaica Black Castor Oil is one of the most versatile products for all hair types. It’s known to promote hair growth, moisturize dry hair, eliminate dandruff and itchy scalp, strengthen thin hair, and prevent hair breakage to improve the overall health of your hair. Kee is certainly busy as a salon owner and entrepreneur but has even found time to write a book. All Hair is Good Hair tells the story of 10-year-old learning to love her natural God-given hair.

    Aforé Beauty Founder Dr. Julius Few MD is a board-certified, Harvard-trained plastic surgeon with offices in Chicago and Los Angeles. Dr. Few is both an inspiring mentor for the next generation and a premier provider of age-defying products, surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures. His life’s work is to provide natural-looking results by strategically blending cutting-edge surgical, non-surgical treatments, and quality products that enhance results from home.
    Using Dr. Julius Few’s innovative Four-Dimensional Beauty approach, Aforé condenses the best in clinically-validated, proven formulas into simple skincare regimens. Formulated, tested, and prescribed by Dr. Few, Aforé was ultimately designed to deliver natural beauty to every skin type and tone.








  • Mindful Beauty on AM Northwest

    Mindful Beauty on AM Northwest

    Are you looking to be more mindful with your beauty and self-care purchases in 2022? Well, you’re in luck since more and more beauty brands are opting in for cleaner and greener products that multi-task without compromising results. Whether you’re looking for winter skin relief, a quick soothing mist, or even some zen aromatherapy, STG has you covered. Today we visited our friends at AM Northwest in Portrland to share some skin hydrating and mindful beauty products.

    The Healer:
    ALAFFIA WHIPPED SHEA BUTTER & COCONUT OIL
    PRICE: $14.00
    SHOP: @Target
    • Deeply nourish your dry skin with Alaffia Whipped Shea Butter & Coconut Oil. The extra-emollient formulation is unscented and designed to nourish, soften, smooth, and protect your skin.
    • Alaffia’s Shea Butter & Coconut Oil is sustainably grown and produced in West Africa with fair trade and unrefined shea butter and ethically sourced coconut oil.
    • Traditional handcrafting methods ensure protection of fatty acids, vitamins and minerals that deeply nourish the skin. This delicate coconut shea butter whip is crafted with the most sensitive skin in mind.
    • No sulfates, no parabens, no phthalates, no synthetic fragrance, no artificial color, no mineral oil, and never tested on animals 

    The Multi-Purpose Mist:
    Mario Badescu’s VEGAN Facial Spray with Aloe, Adaptogens and Coconut Water
    PRICE: $9.00SHOP: @Ulta
    • Hydrate thirsty, sensitive skin with a rejuvenating blend of Aloe, Hyaluronic Acid, Coconut water and Adaptogens to support skin elasticity and to protect against free radicals and dark spots. • The brand created this spray after they heard loud and clear how much their consumers believe in clean skincare. Going forward all new products are taking this clean approach into account – making sure every launch is as effective and as clean as possible• Vegan, cruelty-free and free of: Dye, Fragrance, Parabens, Phthalates, Silicon, Sulfates and Mineral Oil.  
     • They believe in having an option for everyone, and hoping that with clean products such as this spray, consumers will find something that speaks to them and addresses their specific skincare needs. 
    • How to Use: Mist onto face, neck, or hair as needed. Use it to infuse more hydration before or after applying moisturizer, as a pick-me-up on the go, or post-makeup application to give skin a dewy finish. If product gets into eyes, rinse well with water. 

    The ULTIMATE Hair Remedy:
    RAHUA HYDRATION HEROES
    PRICE: $152.00
    SHOP: @Rahua.com
    Brand Mindfulness
    • Intensely hydrates each strand to quench thirsty hair
    • Smooths and softens coarse, thick, and curly hair
    • Glide comb through hair with ease
    • Provides UV defense for photoprotection
    • Prevents breakage
    • Restores moisture and brings luster to damaged hair
    • Blocks humidity, tames frizz
    • Smooths and softens
    • Enhances shine

    The Serum:
    ORPHEUS Resurrection All-in-One Serum
    PRICE: $130
    SHOP: @Amazon
    An ancient botanical concentrate, our Resurrection All-In-One Serum transforms the overall complexion and texture of even the most tired and stressed skin. With our Youth-restoring Orpheus Flower Cell Peptide Complex®, it plumps skin from within, stimulating natural collagen synthesis and activating DNA repair for a replenished, radiant appearance.
    A silky, lightweight formula supercharged with anti-wrinkle peptides, advanced form of vitamin C, Niacinamide, super moisturizing Snow mushroom extract and wild indigo – a unique anti-stress adaptogen botanical that calms and de-stresses skin, reducing redness and inflammation. Skin’s elasticity increases as the length and depth of wrinkles visibly decrease, for youthful, ‘reborn’ skin.

    The Mood:
    Not all candles save pups and work to fight cancer. Indigo Wild is a clean brand making ZUM candles with a passion and a purpose


    ZUM GLOW Candles by Indigo Wild
    PRICE: $15.50
    SHOP: @Indigowild.com 
    At Indigo Wild, we pour our passion for aromatherapy, natural ingredients, and essential oils in to our premium line of Zum products for body and home. Zum Glow Candles are made with paraffin-free soy wax and essential oils for a clean, aromatherapeutic burn.

  • Top 3 Products for Hair, Face and Body of 2021

    Top 3 Products for Hair, Face and Body of 2021

    We visited the set of Suncoast View today to share my top 3 product picks for 2021. If your looking for healthy skin and hair, we’ve got you covered from head to toe…literally.

    Still! Always my go to skincare year round. You can’t beat Lubriderm and now free of parabens and fragrance and infused with Omega-3.

    Lubriderm Advanced Therapy Moisturizing Cream
    PRICE: $8.97
    SHOP: @walmart, Target, Amazon
    In 2021, Lubriderm introduced its Advanced Therapy Moisturizing Cream which is fragrance and paraben free. The moisturizing cream helps transform extra-dry skin into healthy-looking, more resilient skin in just one week with twice daily usage. The Advanced Therapy Moisturizing Cream offers a thicker hydration formula and is enriched with Vitamin E, Pro-Vitamin B5, and is infused with Omega-3 for additional moisturizing benefits.

    Another product that I am obsessed with, and certainly hooked every friend and client on is Theraderm’s NuPeel. It’s like magic for getting off that crepe-y, dead layer of skin that sits on top. I use it on my face, neck, knees, hands. EVERYWHERE that looks old. 

    Theraderm NuPeel Natural Enzyme Peel
    PRICE: $30
    SHOP: @theraderm.net, Amazon
    This micronutrient-rich enzyme exfoliating gel gently removes dead skin cells to promote glowing, radiant skin appearance. Utilizing papaya/papain enzymes to naturally exfoliate, and packed with a number of botanical extracts like aloe, pineapple, grape seed, green tea leaf and cucumber, NuPeel is like an at-home, natural facial peel in a bottle.

    And finally, hair…I’m a true believer that a healthy scalp leads to healthy strands. This scalp and hair serum kind of does everything in tandem. It’s really great on super dry ends and works in just a few days. 

    Kerastase Initialiste Scalp & Hair Serum
    PRICE: $53.00
    SHOP: @Sephora
    Transforms your hair in 7 days. Reduces hair breakage. Illuminates shiny hair. Adds substance to thicken hair. Creates strong hair. Delivers soft hair.





  • More Gift Giving on Good Day Sacramento

    More Gift Giving on Good Day Sacramento

    Picking up steam in our holiday tour across the country! Today we sharetheglam with Good Day Sacramento with gifts for her, him, Courtney, teens, tweens and even a few super last-minute finds.

    Give the gift of a better smelling guy. Nothing beats a fragrance set for value this time of year and Bad Boy or rather Bad Boys are trending.

    Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Le Parfum 3 pc Set
    PRICE: $113
    SHOP: @nordstrom
    Bad Boy Le Parfum redefines the iconic Bad Boy scent with an electrifying new formula that’s bolder than ever before. Unapologetic, authentic and mysterious, Bad Boy Le Parfum proves that rules are made to be broken. Bad Boy Le Parfum delivers a bold and surprising olfactive experience. Energizing top notes of grapefruit and electrifying hemp lead to spicy and aromatic notes of black pepper and geranium. The base reveals a final surprise, with notes of warm, sensual leather and woody vetiver. The energizing shower gel leaves skin soft, refreshed and delicately scented. A limited-edition set featuring the beguiling scent made for modern men who aren’t afraid to get a little rebellious.

    Because I absolutely ❤️ when Courtney does nails with me on air! 

    NAILS INC. Get Magnetized Nail Polish Duo
    PRICE: $18
    SHOP: @Sephora
    Video Demo
    Make your mani magnetized! All you need is the included magnet to customize your nails in minutes. Includes two shades: You Attract Me (gunmetal blue) and I’m In Charge (shimmering gold).
    HOW TO USE
    -Apply one coat of your favorite NAILS INC. base coat.
    -Paint one coat of your magnetic shade of choice and allow it to fully dry.
    -Paint a second layer of magnet polish and while it’s still wet hover over each nail, as close to the nail as possible, with the included magnet for ten to fifteen seconds.
    -Watch as the polish reacts and changes with your movements.
    -Finish with your favorite NAILS INC. top coat for glossy results.
    Price: $18, Available at Sephora.com

    Top teen and tween gifts are anything related to TikTok however if you want to get them something that they need and will use for all those selfies and videos look for anything to clear up that skin. This starter kit is the trending solution and at $25 it’s a value. 

    evologie® stay clear starter kit
    PRICE: $25.00
    SHOP: @evologie.com
    the stay clear starter kit is specifically engineered and clinically proven to gently cleanse, and keep skin visibly clear, hydrated, healthy, and perfectly balanced—day after day—in one complete package. see discolorations fade and smoother, more even-toned skin reappears, keep pimples under control, and boost your confidence. the perfect way to get started with evologie!


    Last Minute:

    For those of you who wait until the very last minute- this kit looks expensive and already comes with the card! 

    Little Ones:
    The ultimate lip balm:
    Just look at it. It needs no explanation why it’s the perfect gift. Just don’t let them eat it. 

    Lip Smacker Lippy Pal in Unicorn Magic
    PRICE: $3.29
    SHOP: @amazon
    LIPPY PAL LIP BALM: Keep lips magically smooth and soft with this adorable, unicorn-shaped lip balm. Delivers the soft shine and moisturizing power of classic Lip Smackers lip balm in cute animal packaging.• MOISTURIZING, SOFT SHINE: Our classic, conditioning formulas smooth and moisturize your lips. Lip Smackers help make your lips glossier. Keep lips soft and shiny, and help prevent chapped and cracked lips.

    Her- Him- Them and Last Minute:
    Again, a last-minute gifting idea that has become a viral “must-have” for the budding tutorial type. 




  • CYBER WEEK DEALS on Chicago’s Daytime

    CYBER WEEK DEALS on Chicago’s Daytime

    Bring on the BEAUTY DEALS! STG is back in Chicago with WGN’s Daytime and sharing all the discounted ❤️ for black friday and cyber week. The following brands are listed in order of appearance on WGN.

    BLOOMEFFECTS Black Tulip Collection
    SHOP: @Bloomeffects.com
    Deal: 30% OFF Site Wide (excluding sets) ONLY 11/26
    PROMO Code: Automatically applied at checkout

    Bloomeffects Black Tulip Overnight Retinoid Serum (A rejuvenating overnight serum to help lift, firm, and brighten for smooth and radiant skin. This brand is the first to ever use the tulip as a skincare ingredient and delivers a clean, effective, and sustainable skincare experience, straight from Amsterdam!)

    The Beachwaver Co. 
    SHOP: @Beachwaver.com
    PROMO CODE: WGN for 20% off site-wide, 48 hours only
    Invented by celebrity hairstylist, Sarah Potempa, the Beachwaver is an automatic rotating curling iron that has won over 50 beauty awards! 
    • If you’ve never been able to curl your hair, you NEED the Beachwaver. 
    • It’s a viral sensation on TikTok and is now available in Pink Glitter and Black Glitter – the perfect glam holiday gift!

    THERADERM ANTI-AGING SYSTEM
    PRICE: $195.50 with 15% Off Cyber Week Deal (11/26-12/3)
    SHOP: @Theraderm.net
    PROMO CODE:  ANTIAGE15 (15% off Anti-Aging System)This daily skincare regimen exfoliates, moisturizes, and traps harmful free radicals. Three patented peptides act in concert to minimize moderate wrinkles and tighten lax neck skin. Pharmaceutical grade ingredients in Eternox Peptide Crème provide the anti-aging support skin needs to stay smooth and healthy by supporting gene expression, transcription factors, and cell signaling molecules. Designed to be used morning and evening for optimal benefit.

    BIÂN BEAUTY Body Duo 
    PRICE: $120 with BIANWGN code (11/26-12/3)
    SHOP: @BIANBeauty.com
    PROMO CODE: BIANWGN (20% off Body Duo only from 11/26-12/3)
    River North wellness club BIÂN, brings home its innovative and unmatched approach to healthy living with its grooming and beauty solutions.
    Developed by Julius Few, MD, The BIÂN BEAUTY Body Duo is spectacularly refreshing.
    BIÂN BEAUTY JASMINE BODY CLEANSER
    Designed to cleanse the skin of the body without over-drying the skin
    Designed as a non-comedogenic cleanser that will not aggravate the skin and cause breakouts on the skin of the body./BIÂN BEAUTY DAILY BODY CREAM
    This product contains a blend of cocoa butter, shea butter, and green tea leaf extract to nourish even the driest, cracked skin. 
    Thick, luxurious formula – ideal for Chicago winters.

    CTZN Cosmetics
    SHOP: @CTZNcosmetics.com
    DEAL: 25% OFF sitewide 11/26-11/28 (excluding custom kits and pro kit)
    PROMO: Automatic with purchase from 11/26-11/28