Punk's Not Dead, at Least Not at Mandy Coon


Updated 02/13/11 1:43 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Mandy Coon Fall 2011 Beauty Report

Drawing on references ranging from Art Deco to punk rock, Mandy Coon's makeup look is certain to be among the season's most unusual. Lead makeup artist Francelle created intensity through a boldly lined eye, using Nars's Larger Than Life eyeliner in black and white shades. We previewed the mechanical pencil backstage, and we're pretty much counting down the days until it's out this fall. "It Read more

How to Fight Frizzy Hair on Hot, Humid Days


Updated 08/10/09 8:24 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 10 comments

How to Deal With Humidity and Hair

Humidity plus hair can equal a frizzy mess, but it doesn't have to. When the heat rises, a few preventive measures can keep the flyaways and fluff at bay. Leonardo Manetti, co-founder of ION Studio in New York, has shared some pointers on doing so. "If you follow these quick steps," he says, "you will have frizz-free hair even on the most humid of days." For the scoop, just keep reading. Read more

Tour of Beauty: Ion Studio


Updated 04/22/09 6:46 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

Tour of Beauty: Ion Studio

Think being ecologically friendly means you'll have to give up style? Think again. At Manhattan's Ion Studio, super-hip cuts and vibrant color come to life in an environmentally conscious space. With years of styling experience behind them, founders Leonardo Manetti, Marco Santini, and Pasquale Ferrante aim to create a salon that is as good to the earth as it is to your hair. Simple ideas led to Read more