Parlor: Diary of a Hairdresser

Today, I took my own advice and followed a new summer eye makeup tutorial from my roundup on Babble. Can you find the one I’m trying to emulate? For this look, I used the soft pewter grey shadow from Smashbox Heat Wave Eye Palette, L’Oreal Studio Secrets Professional Eyeshadow in Lush Raven, navy blue shade Nightscape from the Arbonne Comet Cosmetics Collection, and a healthy coat of Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara.

Here’s what else I’ve been up to this month on Babble:

I reviewed Revlon Nail Art Expressionist which was a great excuse to play around and create this fun summery manicure.

For all my all-natural and organic readers, I found 15 awesome and affordable natural products under $15.

I wrote and essay on the extreme beauty standards in South Korea. Are they really worse than ours? Or just more openly discussed?

I selfishly tracked down the 16 best self tanners on the market. It’s been a long winter…

It’s sandal season! Here are 11 tips to keep your feet pretty AND healthy.

Who doesn’t love a fun manicure? I found 25 hot manicures for summer that incorporate all the latest trends in colors and patterns.

Put away your blowdryer and opt for sexy, beachy waves this summer. Here are 17 kick-butt salt sprays to help you achieve the look.

And finally, I found 25 beautiful vintage hair tutorials inspired by The Great Gasby, Mad Men, Boardwalk Empire, and Downton Abbey.