FATHER'S DAY

BILLY'S HOT PICKS FOR FATHER'S DAY THIS YEAR! Penhaligon's of London. This classy line is sure to have everything for dad for Father's day from shaving kits, grooming kits, classic fragrances (1 of which was Winston Churchill's favorite), and so many other wonderful things. Visit http://www.penhaligons.com/ to find a store near you, or shop away on their website.PAUL MITCHELL. Always knows how

3 MINUTE THURSDAYS

DID YOU KNOW THAT THE AVERAGE AMERICAN SPENDS 8-10 MINUTES IN THE SHOWER EVERY DAY?I think we should honor 3 minute thursdays! Catchy huh?3 MINUTE THURSDAYS3 MINUTE THURSDAYS3 MINUTE THURSDAYSGentlemen: Did you know you can save a gallon and a half of water EVERY TIME YOU SHAVE OR BRUSH YOUR TEETH simply by turning off the water while you do so? Ladies: When you wash your face at night, don't

SELF PRESCRIBING

DOES YOUR BATHROOM LOOK LIKE THIS?When I walk into anyone's home (namely the bathroom), I bet I could add up $500 in products on their shelves in less than 5 minutes. Yet I always hear people say "That shampoo is too expensive." QUESTION: Why not invest in 5 or 6 "expensive" products (I call them quality products), rather than continuing to blow your money on products that just sit there for

Beauty in the workplace

DOES IT REALLY MATTER HOW I LOOK AT WORK???I'M JUST HERE TO DO A JOB. I WORK ON THE PHONES, PEOPLE CAN'T SEE ME. All very good points. However, you see you, and your teammates see you, and have to interact with you. Over the years, having spoken to thousands of people at trade shows, special events, appearing on television shows, and simply just working with my own private clientele, I've come

IT'S NOT HEALTHY IF IT'S DEAD!

Does my hair look healthy?Won't that damage my hair?Are my ends dead?I always chuckle to myself when I hear these questions. I usually answer them pretty bluntly, and directly. Let's get to it.Your hair is dead. Of course it's not healthy. It can have the appearance of "health" and vitality, but basically your hair is dead. It has no feelings, it doesn't really serve a purpose other than to

SUNSCREEN FOR HAIR??

Yes, it's a big question. What can we do to protect the hair from the damaging effects of the sun? Why don't manufacturers put sunscreens in shampoos and conditioners? What about styling products? Let me answer those with some "it just makes sense" thoughts. 1 - Why put sunscreen in your shampoo & conditioner? All you do is wash them down the drain. 2 - Sunscreen in your products? Even

MAN-GROOMING

I'm often asked by the male clientele to share grooming tips and techniques for a more clean & polished look. Over time, hair can grow in interesting places. In a world so focused on beauty, grooming, wellness, and taking care of ourselves, hair can be extremely distracting. Here are a few quick tips for the men:THE UNIBROW. For a quick clean up, a thumb's width between the 2 brows is about the