"It's not a mole, it's a beauty mark."--my mom, when I was 12

"It's not a mole, it's a beauty mark."--my mom, when I was 12

Ciao Bella,

Being born American-Italian comes with so many definite facial and body profiles.

I have cousins that can shave their legs on Monday and by Wednesday have porcupine stubble. They have turned to professional waxing which in time may kill some hair roots. The one and only solution for unwanted bodily hair is a professional electrologist--search out one who is highly recommended.

As we all matured into self-conscious teens our dermatologist became our best friend. He always reassured us "it would go away". Prescribing an ointment or an oral treatment he would calm down our facial anxiety!

I was one of the fortunate ones who barely had to shave and always had pretty good teenage skin years.

And as for those "beauty marks" with all the years I was told that's what they were-well I really came to appreciate them in time. I had a light tan one that was quite raised on the top of my shoulder blade. I was truly convinced it was a mark of beauty. Thanks mom! After all Marilyn Monroe had one painted on her lower cheek everyday!

Oh and the curly hair everyone wishes they had! We rolled it up in beer cans, ironed our tresses with the laundry iron ( really got in trouble with mom for that) and reverse perm straightening-all not worth it. Just one humid hour in Florida or anywhere moist and I could watch my hair spring back into it's frizzy coiled state in seconds. Thank goodness now for Keratin relaxing systems. There is the 6 week one and the 6 month one. No more frizzes. Shiny hair with the most remarkable results I have ever experienced!

The food. It's always been a huge part of my childhood. It's always kept me curvy! I had an aunt that would serve my dad a half a chicken when my mom was in the hospital. Feed them whether it was celebratory, sickness, sadness or whatever the reason. There is definitely a solace and a kind of medicinal effect in food. Then off to the gym.

Proud of my culture and all my wonderful relatives with their glorious smiling faces, warm and giving hearts that has made me the woman I am today.

Wishing all my Post Gazette friends and fans a most joyous and blessed Thanksgiving!

Buona giornata and God bless the United States of America!

--Mary N. DiZazzo-Trumbull

Read prior weeks' "All That Zazz" columns at www.allthatzazz.com. Mary is a third-generation cosmetologist and a Massachusetts distributor of Kosmea brand rose hip oil products. She may be contacted at (978) 470-8183 or mary@mary4nails.com.

Keratin Gloves and Socks for Moisture You Must Experience

Keratin Gloves and Socks for Moisture You Must Experience

Ciao bella,

Recently I was looking into how we all can add more moisture into our hands and feet. With old man winter on his way all I see is the ultimate dryness he brings. Between cold, blistering windy days, mechanical heat and wearing more clothes that absorb the moisture from our skin we must fight back!

This is a professional product that was introduced to me through reading my Nails magazine. I decided to try it on myself with amazing results! It is "A Spa in the Palm of Your Hands" that softens luxuriously with Vitamin E, an antioxidant which prevents skin aging and urea for powerful hydration. The nourishing formula of 100 percent vegetable active ingredients will also strengthen your nails with keratin, a fibrous protein that prevents breakage. The Keratin emulsion and vegetable active ingredients will also improve the lifespan of a manicure. After slipping on Keratin gloves a waterless manicure can be performed as well as the Keratin socks by a professional. Should be used in between appointments at home. It's great for everyone in the family who needs moisture.

The Keratin gloves and Socks also contain sanitary ingredients with anti-inflammatory properties.

So, for superior care and moisture start on clean hands and feet. Then gloves/socks should be left on at least 10-15 minutes, if not longer. After Keratin gloves/socks are slipped off massage excess cream into skin until absorbed.

Call me or your professional today for more info on how to experience a Keratin service and also to purchase single applications for at home use. And get soft and smooth.

Buona giornata and God bless the United States of America!

--Mary N. DiZazzo-Trumbull

Read prior weeks' "All That Zazz" columns at www.allthatzazz.com. Mary is a third-generation cosmetologist and a Massachusetts distributor of Kosmea brand rose hip oil products. She may be contacted at (978) 470-8183 or mary@mary4nails.com.