What Are the Different Laser Technologies Used for Hair Removal in Hamilton: An Overview

 Laser hair removal has emerged as a popular alternative to traditional methods like waxing and electrolysis, offering a more permanent solution for removing unwanted hair. In Hamilton, several high-tech laser technologies are available to cater to a diverse range of skin tones and hair types. Understanding the different laser options

The Secret Ingredient for Radiant Skin: 4 Refreshing Collagen Powder Drink Recipes to Try Today

 Are you ready to take your taste buds on a journey to new heights of deliciousness? Look no further than these drink recipes featuring collagen powder. Packed with essential amino acids and known for its potential beauty benefits, collagen powder is a popular trend in the world of health and

6 Easy Ways to get the perfect Summer Glow

 I’ve always had a penchant for anything that glistens. I remember rummaging through my mother’s vanity and bathing in her Estee Lauder stacked palette - the second tier containing this soft, finely-milled shimmer powder. I have never seen such exquisite glitter and recall smearing this champagne powder with flex of

Beat Winter Dryness with this DIY Skin and Hair Elixir

 Winter is a harsh season. Ottawa has even been known to be the coldest capital in the world at some points of the season, no thanks to blistering winds and blizzards. All that snowy weather can take a serious toll on your hair and skin. Hydration is key during the

Secrets beauty experts swear by

 Are winter weather and the stressful holiday season bringing you down? Check out these tips beauty gurus and dermatologists swear by. SPF every day. It's an obvious one, but no matter the weather, your skin colour or skin type, using a moisturizer with SPF under your foundation will aid in preventing

Ottawa’s Cynthia Menard Wins Miss World Canada

 Canada will be represented on the international stage this year at the Miss World competition in China by newly crowned Cynthia Menard. The 17 year-old Ottawa native won the title of Miss World Canada on Saturday, July 22nd in Toronto against 56 other contestants from across the country.   The

Rejuvenate, Revive, and Renew: The Skin-ny on Medical Aesthetics

 Beauty is about so much more than the way you look; it’s about how you feel inside and out. Medical aesthetics is a specialized field of medicine with a focus on improving cosmetic appearance and restoring confidence. Medical aesthetic treatments like Soft-Lifts, CoolSculpting™, and ThermiVa™ are performed by qualified physicians

A Portrait of Canada

 Canada is a place of boundless natural beauty, and part of being Canadian means appreciating the natural wonders of where we live. Few understand this better than Leah Pipe, the BC-based artist who pens the awe-inspiring beauty of the Skeena Watershed area in Northern British Colombia. Beautifully arresting, rivetingly detailed and quietly absorbing, Pipe’s

The Art Within the Tulips

 All photos by Andre Gagne Another Canadian Tulip Festival has wound down over the Victoria Day Holiday seeing many crowds fill Dow's Lake and Lansdowne Park. This year's festival saw spectacular arrays of fireworks, some big band jazz, magic and more but, of course, the star attractions were the tulips that bloom beautiful

Shoppers Drug Mart’s Enhanced BeautyBOUTIQUE is the Rideau Centre’s Latest Big Upgrade

 Beauty lovers arrived at Ottawa’s Rideau Centre for the grand opening of Shoppers Drug Mart’s latest Enhanced beautyBOUTIQUE on December 2. Beauty bloggers and experts were invited to explore the store’s luxurious new environment and its prestigious brand assortment, featuring Chanel, Dior and Paul & Joe. The upgrade comes as

Charm of Charlevoix Part 2 – Hike your Heart Away

 Photos courtesy of Charlevoix tourism. Hiking Before the first snowfall and the temperature drops is the perfect time to hike and take in the tranquility of fall. Charlevoix offers some of the most beautiful hiking opportunities just a few hours away by car, and whether you want to bring the

Needles for Anti-Aging and Beauty

 Photo courtesy of Dollar Photo Club With age, many women want a more youthful appearance. You might be thinking, I'm seeking beauty and anti-aging, and you want to stick needles in my face? It might sound like a new concept, but Asian medicine has been using acupuncture for centuries to

Beauty Roundup: Summer Camping

 Photo: Jeremy Ricketts It’s mid-summer and camping season is in full swing. Finally, you get to enjoy some reception-free downtime with the family and reconnect with nature. You don’t want to forget a thing, so you take out your packing list from last year (wow, I am so organized!). Tent

Get Inspired with Lorna Jane Clarkson

 Inspired, by active living advocate Lorna Jane Clarkson, hits shelves this month. It’s a great summer read for ladies looking to learn more about Clarkson’s philosophy and how to live an inspirational, active life. It’s got everything you need to kick start a healthier lifestyle. The book includes personal style

Atlantis is a Warm Weather Water Adventure

 It’s hard not to be taken by the beauty of the beaches on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. A natural reef acts as a buffer, calming the waves that gently crash onto its shores and the sun is said to shine 300 days a year. Hollywood was an early fan of

Head to Hudson for a Great Blind Date

 It takes an incredible combination of wit and talent to create what Rebecca Northan has ingeniously done in her play Blind Date. It is an innovative piece of theatre that brilliantly mixes improvisation with traditional theatre. It has had successful runs in London, New York, Toronto and across Canada for

Margaret Chwialkowska Illustrates Reflection in Annex Gallery Exhibit

 All photos by David Barbour  Ottawa-based artist Margaret Chwialkowska’s solo exhibition, “The Illusion of Reality,” brings a marvelous must-see energy to the Ottawa Art Gallery’s Annex Gallery at Ottawa City Hall. In this collection, Chwialkowska delves into the theme of reflection. Her work explores the evolving natural landscapes and the mind

How The Trout Lily Got It’s Spots

 One day in early May The Trout Lily was heard to say Why are my leaves dappled this way? The Spring Beauty nearby replied with a sigh The answer lies in the meadows green Where the wily fox cannot glean Beyond the valley and in a stream Are fish so

The Two Travellers

 There were two travellers Who walked along a path one day The first was a dreamer The other a capitalist they say The dreamer watched the rainbow Where melodious songbirds fly Their symphony a command performance A ballet in the sky The capitalist saw no beauty Or value along his

Daisies

 There is a special woodland flower That’s sunnier than the summer’s sun Round in shape and tall and straight It cheers the soul of everyone For when Daisies come into view They are a welcome sight Dancing and shimmering In the morning light So when you foray into the woods

Celebrating the Flower of Freedom

 This month the 2015 Canadian Tulip Festival marks the 70th anniversary commemorating the close ties between Canada and the Netherlands. The close ties between the countries can be traced back to the liberation of the kingdom of Netherlands, when Holland’s Princess Juliana and her family sought refuge from the invading German military during the Second World War. In 1943,

Spring

 Spring with your blossoms So pink and white Please stay awhile don't leave me During this early morning light Your fragrant beauty so fragile Is a captivating call Of leafy boughs and melodious birds For I can see them all This moment is a transient time Beyond the world’s hourly

Exploring Beauty at the National Women’s Show

 You cannot help but feel an overwhelming sense of curiosity and a burst of adrenaline rush through your veins when you walk into a room filled with over 250 exhibitors and thousands of excited women looking to discover the next best thing. The aisles are crowded, the discounted goods are

The Beauty of Vitamin C

 I recently discovered Nip/Tuck on Netflix! Aside from the very dramatic life stories of two plastic surgeons, I found myself fascinated by the insane amount of cosmetic surgery depicted in each episode. Women over 40 requesting facelifts for a more youthful appearance made sense: cosmetic plastic surgery can reduce signs

Beauty Beneath

 To the average person, Tornillo, Sapelle, Marupa and Ipe might seem like the names European soccer players. However, they are actually the names of art materials to Frank Diaz, owner of Buena Vista Flooring. “When you’re working with wood, stain, colours and custom designs, you can do anything. When the