Beauty Buzz

By Andi Douglas, beauty editor and mama of 3 I guess the ankle-deep snow we received this weekend means it’s going to be a while before we can start showing off our new Spring wardrobes. […]

By Andi Douglas In the spring, I pull my hair up into a bun because of the wind. In the summer, I pull my hair up because it’s too hot. I have a brief period […]

By Andi Douglas, nwaMotherlode beauty editor My New Year’s resolutions are rapidly becoming my early spring resolutions, but I’m not giving up yet. Along with the usual lose weight, work out and eat better, I’ve […]

Dear Andi, Is red lipstick really wearable? How do I pull it off? Bright red lipstick is everywhere. However, making red lipstick into a “Do” is one of the world’s great quandaries. First off, you […]

By Andi Douglas, Beauty Buzz editor and mama of three Christmas, Christmas time is here… (Raise your hand if you sang that in the Chipmunk voice in your head.) Anyway, this year a tiny miracle […]

Dear Andi, My lips are chapped, my skin is dry and itchy, and it’s only the beginning of winter! What do you recommend for these problems? A: It seems like we went from summer to […]

Dear Andi, What’s the best toothpaste to quickly and safely whiten teeth? A: Let me review my morning schedule: wake up, wake three more little people up, dress self in fresh sweatpants, dress three more […]

By Andi Douglas, nwaMotherlode.com beauty editor First of all, I have had a wonderful article on beauty-related ways to stay cool in the hot weather in my back pocket the whole summer. I have been […]

By Andi Douglas, nwaMotherlode beauty editor While cleaning out my old magazines, of which there are dozens stashed around the house, I came across a great article in the October 2007 issue of Better Homes […]

By Andi Douglas, nwaMotherlode Beauty Editor and mama of 3 I’ve ignored it, I’ve denied it, and I’ve ridiculed it, but I think, now, it’s time to accept nail art, because it doesn’t seem to […]

Dear Andi, My eyelashes are starting to break and look sparse. I think it may be because I have to rub so hard to get my mascara off. Do you have any ideas for how […]

Dear Andi, My hair is so dry and brittle from the winter. I know you usually answer makeup and skincare questions, but I need help! What do you recommend I do to get my hair […]

By Andi Douglas, nwaMotherlode.com beauty editor I woke up yesterday about to claw out my itchy, puffy eyes. Allergy eye drops and two Claritin later, I ventured outside (to go to Rhea Lana, of course) […]

By Dr. Cheryl Hull, dermatologist and owner of Hull Dermatology One of the conditions I commonly see is called “hyperhidrosis,” or excessive sweating. We all sweat to regulate our inner body temperature, but too much […]

By Andi Douglas, nwaMotherlode.com beauty editor Dear Andi, I’ve started developing dark hair on my upper lip! This is so embarrassing and I need help. Any suggestions for the best way to get rid of […]

Dear Andi, In the winter, I start to look like an alligator with all my dry skin. What are your favorite moisturizing products for cold weather? Since cold weather is about all we are seeing […]

By Dr. Cheryl Hull, owner of Hull Dermatology  I’ve been seeing so many patients in my office lately with dry, itchy skin, so I wanted to pass along a few tips that might help if […]

By Andi Douglas, nwaMotherlode beauty editor ‘Tis the season to force your family into matching outfits and place them in nauseatingly adorable poses in an attempt to capture the perfect picture holiday shots. Since it […]