It’s safe to say that the spring and summer are most people’s favorite time of year.  The weather is enjoyable, work-days don’t seem as crazy, and summer (3-day) weekends are practically the law in Manhattan. It’s like you don’t have a care in the world, right?

Not so fast. There are some problems with all this sunshine and warm weather: facial hair. Everyone has it, but no one talks about it.

During the winter, I would always cover unruly eyebrows with a hat, which I called the “the slouchy look”.  This is not recommended for summer weather (quite possibly not for winter either, as I don’t think I was fooling anyone).  It’s a good idea to take a quick look in a magnifying mirror to ensure everything is in place.  A secret tip: if you can’t get in with your fave eyebrow specialist: a bit of concealer will temporarily cover any strays.

Let me use this time to vent on one of my biggest pet peeves.  Do not, I repeat DO NOT, bleach your facial hair. I used to make this mistake all the time.  I wasn’t fooling anyone and ladies, you’re not either.  When that evening summer sun hits your face, and the hairs on your lip and cheeks sparkle in the light, it’s not O.K.  The hair needs to be removed. When your skin is darker than your hair – laser is not an option -  waxing is a great quick fix.   Also, a hair inhibitor, like Completely Bare’s Completely Smooth, will slow down the growth and density of your facial hair, giving you longer periods of time between waxes.  Simply apply it twice a day, under your favorite moisturizer and you’ll be blown away by the results!  This topic is so big that I was just featured in May’s Allure discussing it!  Check it out for tons of great hair removal tips.

Now go out, enjoy your summer, and remember, go to the beach, just don’t bleach! (so cheesy but I couldn’t resist!)

xo cindy

When kissing someone, it can be cute when their mustache tickles your lip…except when the mustache in question is yours…

Lip hair on a woman is one of those things we don’t speak of, are horrified by, and must be taken care of no matter what the cost. I have a very vivid memory of my mother* heating up her spa wax in the microwave and spreading it over her lip. When she winced and pulled it off, I would stare at the hairs that now lived in that honey colored wax with a mixture of horror and fascination. I wondered if I would ever be faced with that particularly evil curse. Alas, being Italian, it was inevitable, but we’ve come a long way from the days of my fond childhood memories.

There is still the option to wax, but does one really want a lifetime of wondering if you’ve waited just a bit too long since your last wax? Ladies, join me in the 21st century and make the jump to laser hair removal. It’s permanent and fast (15 minutes is all you need).

Many draw the line at couples in matching outfit, I draw it at couples with matching ‘staches.

xo T

*writer’s note: sorry mom