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A cut at the new Byu-Ti Salon in Brentwood, California
ByuTi salon
People often claim to know the exact moment when they realize they’ve met The One. Some say they feel a strong sense of certainty, while others report an overwhelming feeling of comfort like they are “home.” Both of these pretty much sum up my experience at ByuTi Salon (pronounced simply as “beauty”) in Brentwood, the newly launched hair haven from hairstylist Natasha Sunshine. Sunshine, who has tamed the manes of socialites and celebrities like Ivanka Trump and Molly Sims, recently added her second salon to the West Side area. Her Brentwood salon is more tucked away than the Santa Monica location, so it’s perfect for people like me who want to relax when they get their hair done.
Front desk
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The interior, which was designed by Sunshine’s husband, is much nicer than you’d expect from a salon located in an unassuming business complex off of San Vicente. The warm, ebony wood and modernist design gives the salon a zen-like feel. It’s hard to be stressed out when you’re gazing out their floor-to-ceiling windows at the bright blue sky! Oh…and did I mention that they serve champagne on the weekends? Score.
4 Skin Savers in my Anti-Aging Kit
I’m an extremely loyal person, but not when it comes to beauty products. Much like a 20-something male, my attention begins to wander after a short time spent with my conquests. Sure, I appreciate quality. As my products near the end, though, I have the urge to wander and discover newer–maybe better–products. Hmm…is there such a thing as Beauty Addicts Anonymous?
La Roche Posay Effaclar Pore Refining Anti-Wrinkle Serum, $40
Since my 34th birthday is approaching like a speeding bullet, I’ve been on a mission to overhaul my skincare arsenal. Recently I became obsessed with La Roche Posay’s Effaclar Pore Refining Anti-Wrinkle Serum. It refines the skin and gives it a blemish-free, smooth texture. Despite its strong scent of alcohol, the easily absorbed serum is not at all drying.
Rodin olio lusso crema, $80
Dr. Ronald Moy at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village
I'm hungry
New York may be the fashion capital of the US, but when it comes to beauty, Los Angeles reigns supreme. Those of you who don’t believe me should watch an episode of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. These ladies have been nipped, tucked, tucked again, lasered, lifted, Botoxed, and Juvedermed–all in the name of beauty.
Poolside at the Four Seasons Westlake Village
The great thing about being a native Angeleno is knowing where the movie stars, trophy wives, and reality queens go to get these procedures done–especially when they want to keep it on the down low. Though Bev Hills may be “Mecca” to L.A. beauty junkies, the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village is the secret hideaway to where the elite flock when they must recuperate from plastic surgery.
Gift Guide: Zapi UV Toothbrush Sanitizer
Violight Zapi
The “Zapi” is one of those products that’s so unusual, you can guarantee no one else will give the same gift. It’s an ingenious little invention that kills bacteria and viruses with a UV light. Violight’s Zapi comes in a ton of different styles, so you have a lot to choose from. It’s the perfect gift for any germaphobe; which is why I love mine.
Gift Guide: The Tell Tale Preserve Society
Raspberry Sable with White Chocolate cookie at The Tell Tale Society
What do you get your favorite foodie who already owns most of Barnes & Noble’s cookbook section? Here’s an idea: a subscription to a San Francisco patisserie and delicatessen, like The Tell Tale Society! Every month, they’ll send out a bag of mouthwatering surprises to subscribers. Cakes, cookies, and preserves in savory and sweet varieties can be ordered for $35 per month. A one or two month subscription is a pretty special gift at a reasonable price for the foodie who’s difficult to shop for.
More info:
Tell Tale Preserve Society
33 Maiden Lane
San Francisco, CA 94108
