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Retro Hair

Inspired by singing sensation Adele's bouffant and the polished coifs from Mad Men, we wondered how the classic roller set would translate today.

August 2011

by Allison Kaplan

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Makeup Must-Haves

Add these new products to your Fall 2011 Makeup Must-Haves list.

July 2011

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Sunning Safely

We tested several of the latest sun protection products and picked our favorites.

July 2011

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Betting on Elizabeth Dehn

Local blogger Elizabeth Dehn debuts her first trio of skin care products for pampering your face.

June 2011

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Painless Pulse Light Hair Removal

In anticipation of endless days in tank tops and swimsuits, we gave laser hair removal a try.

June 2011

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Lashdip Mascara Service

We test drive the newest treatment for making your peepers pop.

May 2011

Stormsisters soap

A Three-Way the Clean Way

Shhh: Stormsister Spatique's Becky Sturm finds multiple uses for bath products that are typically used for one.

April 2011

Brow threading

New Kids On the Block

These new salons and spas have treatments tailored to your exact needs, whether it's a blowout or makeup application and lessons.

February 2011

Brow threading

Brow Threading

We check out the ancient yet gentle art of brow threading at Blink.

January 2011

behind bars pilates class

Behind Bars

Associate Editor Emily Howald test drives the Behind Bars class at Time Out Studio.

December 2010

Cucumber Jojoba bead exfoliating scrub

Looking Good, Naturally

With winter around the corner, Galen Lab's founder Kevin Olson picks three must-have products to get us through the season.

November 2010

Yoga Samba

This new female-only class includes meditation, stretching, sculpting, and even dancing.

October 2010

acupuncture

Cosmetic Acupuncture

Though it won't deliver surgical-style results, Cosmetic Acupuncture can provide an array of visible benefits.

September 2010

beauty products

Fall 2010 Beauty Trends

SLIDESHOW

No outfit is complete without the right makeup for Fall 2010; it's all about translucent skin, a strong eye, a nude lip, and an evocative new fragrance.

August 2010

painted nails

Minx Nails

Flexible polymer stickers have been added to the manicure menu, allowing nails to sport patterns, chrome-finish metallic, and photorealistic art.

July 2010

sarah howard at the gladiator workout

Gladiator Workout

Associate editor Sarah Howard tests the YWCA's new Gladiator Workout.

June 2010

Horst Rechelbacher and Rocco Altobelli

Horst and Friends: An Oral History

Take a stroll down memory lane with some legendary stylists as they recall the Twin Cities' golden era of hair.

May 2010

melissa colgan trying a brazilian blowout

Brazilian Blowout

Style editor Melissa Colgan tests the Brazilian Blowout service at Spalon Montage.

May 2010

tan woman in bikini

SkinPerfect Sunless Tan

Give your skin a sun-kissed glow without hitting the tanning bed or sporting blotchy streaks from DIY creams.

April 2010

melissa colgan trying an aerialates class

Aerialates

We test drive aerialates, a Pilates-style workout performed on aerial equipment, including trapeze bars and fabric ropes, at Studio U.

March 2010

zizo attia

Z. Bigatti's 15 Year Anniversary

St. Paul-based Z. Bigatti, now in its 15th year, offers 20 products, including such goodies as a Lip Pout lip treatment cream, a Deep Repair facial cleanser, and the Champagne Gel Cleanser.

January 2010

OPI Products

Salon and Spa Services: The New, the Unusual, and the Newly Relevant

Lifestyle editor Christy DeSmith takes us through the latest pampering techniques featured at local salons and spas.  

Shops 2010

looks for fall

Five Looks for Fall

SLIDESHOW

From intricate buns and glamorous ponytails to bold brows, gray eyeshadow, and '80s-style pops of color, fall's beauty trends are inspired by the structural fashions and color palette of the season.

September 2009

Curl Power

Curl Power

Learn about the latest products, tips, and techniques for making the most of your curls.

July 2009

Model Citizen Molly Oberstar

Model Citizen

Meet Mpls.St.Paul Magazine's "Do you want to be a real model?" contest winner, Molly Oberstar, featured in our May issue.

May 2009

brighten up

Brighten Up

SLIDESHOW

Here's a look at the best new beauty products in soft pinks and wearable nudes to brighten up the skin and achieve a fresh-faced look.

May 2009

Shopping + Style: Beauty: Raze Salon

The Modern Men’s Salon

Something’s been a brewing on the male grooming front: Beauty giant Regis Corporation opened RAZE, a salon that blends barbershop basics with modern amenities.

October 2008

Maureen Anlauf of Juut Salonspa

A Cut Above

Before you’ve even talked with her, Maureen Anlauf can tell what kind of hairstyle you should have.

September 2008




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