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Saturday, November 15, 2008

FDA links wrinkle fillers to ‘serious’ side effects

Business | November 15, 2008
Some people who received injections of dermal wrinkle fillers suffered “serious and unexpected” side effects, such as the loss of control facial muscles, disfigurement and rare life-threatening allergic reactions, U.S. regulators said Friday. Read more
 

Monday, November 3, 2008

A dream cream for cellulite? Sorry, no.

Health | By Chris Woolston | November 3, 2008
As you may have noticed from the supermarket tabloids – admit it, you’ve looked – all sorts of celebrities are still battling cellulite, that unflattering skin condition that can ruin Hollywood reputations while making big money for beach-side paparazzi. Read more
 

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Salons lose their allure as clients cut expenses

Business | By Alana Semuels | October 30, 2008
With stock portfolios in the toilet, layoffs looming everywhere and credit hard to come by, many folks are looking for places to cut back. Read more
 

Sunday, October 19, 2008

The new 24-carat face

Image | By Monica Corcoran | October 19, 2008
ANOTHER evening clutch? Read more
 

Sunday, July 6, 2008

Dermatology in a bottle

Image | By Stacie Stukin | July 6, 2008
YOU MULTI-TASK all day – text and drive, talk and type, drink water infused with vitamins. Read more
 

Monday, May 5, 2008

A mix of luck, polish

California | Local | By My-Thuan Tran | May 5, 2008
Even before Hoa Thi Le left Vietnam, she heard about California’s booming nail business from her brothers and sisters. Read more
 

Monday, April 21, 2008

A cure for aging, as yet unmet

Health | By Shari Roan | April 21, 2008
Restore and renew.” Read more
 

Friday, March 28, 2008

Claremont law could limit new salons, spas

California | Local | By Francisco Vara-Orta | March 28, 2008
There may be a little less beauty in downtown Claremont if the City Council pushes through a restrictive ordinance on salons. Read more
 

Monday, March 3, 2008

Smoothing wrinkles safely?

Health | March 3, 2008
Botox is known for smoothing furrowed brows. Read more
 

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Beirut’s bottom line on credit

World | January 29, 2008
Beirut Forget getting behind on your payments. Read more
 

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Climbing a ladder made of lipstick

California | Local | January 15, 2008
Altagracia Valdez is dreaming of a perfect pink Cadillac. Read more
 

Sunday, December 9, 2007

The elastic years

Image | By Monica Corcoran | December 9, 2007
Aging sucks,” announces author Charla Krupp in the introduction of her new book, “How Not to Look Old.” Read more
 

Monday, December 3, 2007

A shot at a better body

Health | By Marnell Jameson | December 3, 2007
Come in on your lunch hour, have a few injections and melt away those stubborn bulges of fat. Read more
 

Sunday, November 25, 2007

A current affair

Image | By Stacie Stukin | November 25, 2007
ONLY in the beauty world would something akin to electroshock therapy have a wait list. Read more
 

Sunday, November 18, 2007

HOME BLOWN

Image | By Valli Herman | November 18, 2007
FORGET that smooth, sleek, polished business. Read more
 

Sunday, October 14, 2007

A POP OF PINK

Image | By Melissa Magsaysay | October 14, 2007
THEY paint the faces of half the models at L.A. Fashion Week, and now they want to paint yours too. Read more
 

Consumer Briefs / PRODUCT SAFETY - Group: Lipsticks can contain lead

Business | October 14, 2007
Several lipsticks tested by a U.S. consumer rights group contained lead and some popular brands, including Cover Girl, L’Oreal and Christian Dior, had more lead than others. Read more
 

Sunday, September 30, 2007

BOTOX UNFURROWED

Image | By Stacie Stukin | September 30, 2007
YOU’VE seen them at the mall, in line at the grocery store, even on television. Read more
 

The flight is delayed again – ah, that feels good

Business | By Peter Pae | September 30, 2007
Ricky Yngsdal flies at least twice a month, but lately he has been spending more time in airports than on planes because of the soaring pace of flight delays, cancellations and missed connections. Read more
 

Thursday, September 20, 2007

UCLA grooms salon owners for success

Business | By Andrea Chang | September 20, 2007
At Topps Salon Day Spa, owner Suzanne Van Houten is going for a look that is “very seamless.” Read more
 
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