The Week Before Christmas in the Beauty Salon

The Week Before Christmas in the Beauty Salon

Ciao bella,

Hope all my Glamazons are taking time to smell the roses during this hectic Holidaze Season!

Please enjoy my yearly Christmas parody to a “A Night Before Christmas” that happens to take place in a beauty salon! I take pride to say I wrote this several years ago.

Wishing all my Post Gazette readers and staff a very Merry Christmas! Enjoy

‘Twas The Week Before Christmas when all through the salon The scissors were clicking; the mad rush was on. The hairdressers were busy primping the coifs; Perm odor, tinting, hair spray—what cough? The nail-techs stayed sitting; painting their art, And the patrons were in and out like a dart. The receptionist was praying for the end of the day, While just out the window she noticed a sleigh. And in walked a lady all covered in flour; She said she’d been baking for hours and hours. “I’ve seen to the children, but what of myself? “My husband’s been busy and couldn’t spare an elf. “My nails are all broken; my hair feels like glue; “I hope there is someone who can make me feel new.” With that gleam in her eye it was hard to say “no”— Mary volunteered for the job—ho, ho, ho! Shampoo, shampoo, how do you do? Rollers and gel—need the dryer too. With a trick of her brush she was coiffed in a flash; Manicured, painted, and dried in a dash. Her nails were all shiny—painted “jungle-red.” The smile on her face left nothing unsaid. As she waved us good-bye, Merry Christmas to all, Everyone stopped to see the great haul. While out the window we all began to peer At a giant sleigh and eight strong reindeer! Our lady hopped right in and with a nod to go Off went her chariot above all the snow. Jingle, jingle, jingle you can hear the bells ring. It was a sight to behold there were songs to sing.

Buona giornata and God bless the United States of America! And God Bless our new President Donald J. Trump.

Have you missed any of Mary's columns in the Post-Gazette? Read prior weeks' "All That Zazz" columns on her website www.mary4nails.com. She is a third-generation cosmetologist and owner of Mary for Nails, etc. natural nailcare salon in Andover, and a Massachusetts distributor of Kosmea brand rose hip oil products. She may be contacted at (978) 470-8183. She also sees select clients by appointment in Boston at (617) 742-6881.

All I Want For Christmas is ... LUSH!

All I Want For Christmas is ... LUSH!

Ciao bella,

It’s that time of year again when shopping lists are long. Make it a one-stop place to buy for whoever is “naughty or nice!” — your favorite LUSH store. Or let your fingers to do the walking and order it all online at www.lushusa.com.

LUSH keeps an extensive array of the most wonderful fun inventory for Christmas and throughout the year. Here are a just a few of my faves:

New Lip Scrubs are SANTA BABY-scented in cola-flavored and also SUGAR PLUM FAIRY — a tasty Blackcurrant. Makes lips kissable for those moments under the mistletoe!

CHRISTINGLE-body conditioner scented with peppermint and menthol with crystals to energize skin. Like an extra cuppa jo!

Bath Bombs-New NORTHERN LIGHTS — an Aurora bath-ealis experience and LUXURY LUSH PUD-a soothing lavender. Sink into the rainbow.

FAIRY DUST — a sparkling powder with a sweet scent to light up your life! I’ll be sprinkling everyone’s hands with this after their manicure!

ROSE JAM SHOWER GEL — by repeated demand is back! Lovers of Rose rejoice.

GOTH FAIRY SHIMMER BAR — apply over your skin to cast a spell on whoever gazes your way! Hydrating illipe and cupuacu butters soften skin. Leaves a touch of glittery shine and a scent of fruity bergamot and grapefruit perfume. Dreamy!

FIRESIDE SOAP — like a bonfire that has the warming scents of spicy clove bud oil with vanilla. A cozy feel!

MR SANDMAN DUSTING POWDER — will bring you a dream with LUSH’s popular Twilight Perfume. A send off with powdered lavender and chamomile.

SPARKLING RED SLIPPERS BUBBLE BAR — just click your heels three times to be transported to a sparkling wonderland of spicy carnation and sensual rose!

REINDEER ROCK Soap — a sparkling bar with scents of Scandinavian lingonberry fruit berries, leaving you refreshed, comforted, and soothed, ready for the Christmas rush!

ELF — build your own Christmas Buddy with this pliable fruity cocktail-scented bar! Great lather!

Keep Glamping it up with LUSH, stay soft, smooth, and smelling great during the Holidaze!

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.

Coconut Oil is Still The Rage!

Coconut Oil is Still The Rage!

Ciao bella,

You can cook with it and use it cosmetically. Coconut Oil used to be discouraged in cooking due to its high percentage of saturated fats. Now there is a better understanding of the roll fats play in a balanced diet. So using it for cooking, including buttering your toast with it, is being encouraged.

Through my experiences in purchasing Coconut Oil, I suggest an edible brand to use in cooking and cosmetically. Edible oils are government regulated. I would stick with a Fair Trade Organic Coconut Oil for both uses.

Coconut Oil is actually one of nature’s miracles! Its multiple uses in cooking, cosmetic, and immune support are just a few of its marvelous benefits. I’m here to encourage the use of Coconut Oil cosmetically. Now that Old Man Winter is coming, here are a few tips to stay moisturized.

Make your own Facial Cleanser: massage a teaspoon of Coconut Oil into your skin, then rinse with warm water. Prevents dryness.

Body Moisturizer: Coconut Oil makes a rich moisturizer with its high fat content. Apply on hands, feet, dry spots, and cuticles.

Lip Scrub: mix together 1/2 teaspoon each of honey, brown sugar, and Coconut Oil. Apply on lips in a circular motion for kissable and soft lips. Great exfoliant.

Eye Makeup Remover: great for waterproof Mascara. Use Coconut Oil on a cotton ball and gently wipe away. Never rub or stretch near eyes or skin.

Use Coconut Oil as a Shaving Cream:

A couple of spoonfuls in your bath water with a few drops of your fav perfume makes for a mini spa experience.

Hair Mask: great for super curly dry hair. Once a week for 15 minutes will add shine and moisture. A small amount on finished dry hair keeps the Frizzes away.

Time to get slick with Coconut Oil today!

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.