How long has it been since your last facial? Can you even remember the last time you indulged in this ultimate spa experience? If not, read on for a little reminder of why facials are so fantastic.

1. Clean, clean, clean: Whether you’re diligent about your nighttime routine of makeup removal, cleansing, toning, and moisturizing or you’re simply slapping your face with cold water and Ivory soap, getting a facial can help your skin reach a new level of clean. With a variety of facials to choose from, you can select the one that is right for your skin type and will offer the optimum in a deep-pore clean.

2. Soothing: Day-to-day life is taking a toll on your skin. Environmental agents, …

You know when I started to look back at this year I was amazed at all we accomplished. But before I take that look back I think it’s important to send some thoughts to those out there who are really struggling in these economic times.

Earlier in the year it did look like we were, as a nation and as a community, going to see recovery. Yet we still have double-digit joblessness, shrinking home prices, a banking system in crisis and no real end in sight.

Yet we are fortunate in the cosmetology industry because there really is no better time to make an investment in yourself and in your future. Cosmetologists are working and making money and many, because they work for themselves, have control …

What if you’re on a budget (and who’s not as we wrap up 2011) and you want to sparkle this holiday season? Never fear. There are lots of ways to get the glistening look you’re after without breaking the bank.

Sandwiched between the lazy, hazy days of summer and the crazy holidays, fall is a great time to take stock, to harvest the fruits of your labor and prepare for the long, dark winter to come. As the days grow shorter and the weather turns crisp, we have time to revel in all the bounty of the season. Wrap up in a warm, cable knit sweater and pull on your leather boots for a trip to the pumpkin patch.

As you revel in all the luxuries of fall, don’t forget to pamper your skin, too. Falling leaves should signal to everyone that it is time to rejuvenate your skin and repair all the damage you’ve done during the previous months by scheduling a facial. According to …

Celebrity makeup artist and Phagans student M’chel Bauxal has seemingly done it all, but when she saw an opportunity to work at the Emmy’s, she jumped at it.

Gel nail polish has been one of the most popular trends in the beauty industry for quite some time now. And with good reason! It offers a longer-lasting manicure that looks great and doesn’t chip easily. We’re going over the pros and cons of using gel nail polish for manicures!

In winter, the near-constant cloud cover lulls Northwesterners into thinking we don’t need protection. Suns damaging rays can break through the clouds so it’s important to protect yourself in all types of weather. But you can do it with style.

Designers of the new Phagans School of Hair Design in Clackamas Town Center included a hidden gem – a stage to highlight the rising stars of cosmetology who graduate from Phagans.

With a myriad of types and colors, not to mention so many different brands, you may not know where to begin when choosing a foundation. But following these guidelines can help even the most inexperienced makeup wearer quickly find the right one.

This is a time for the girls to bring it with beauty and style. Before you rock around the Christmas tree, these beauty tips can help every woman rock the holidays.