"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.

YOUNGER LOOKING EYES NOW!

YOUNGER LOOKING EYES NOW!

Ciao bella,

As Mother Nature takes her toll on our eyes and faces there are just so many "cheats" you can practice to fool someone else's eyes!

Use the real thing by starting off with a very good eye and face cream. Certainly a natural system and not expensive brand is in order. As you all know I am a huge fan of my Skin Care Line - KOSMEA from Australia. Their products are natural, organic - the way nature intended. The New APPLE OF MY EYE CREAM has helped with my under eye problems amazingly! Starting off with a fabulous eye cream is key to keeping your eyes the best they can look. The EIGHTH NATURAL WONDER serum for your face is like a gym in a bottle - helping to tone and even pores and skin tone and minimize fine lines around eyes and face with hibiscus flower extract. Results can be seen immediately!

To create "Younger Looking Eyes" here are a few tips you can practice regularly.

1) Keep your brows in shape by filling in sparse bits and tweezing strays near arch. Use only eyebrow powder (a shade darker than your hair color). Lift up arch. It will be like a mini eye-lift and you'll look more awake.

2) To relieve puffiness pop a teaspoon in the freezer. With back of teaspoon massage swollen areas lightly. Applying moisturizer can plump skin back up.

3) Never use foundation or sparkly shadow on eyes! They tend to show up fine lines and may crease. Only apply primer, which blurs wrinkles.

Primer for your complexion is a must after moisturizer before foundation. You can skip foundation sometimes since Primer hides many imperfections!

4) Dark circles can be magically erased with concealer - a creamy formula to be applied with a brush or pad of your ring finger. Choosing a little lighter than your skin tone is best. A peach tone will neutralize blue circles. A pink tone will neutralize brown ones.

I apply lightly with a brush a very light yellow powder over concealer to brighten eyes - a youthful trick!

So go to your vanity and practice these techniques which work for you for "Younger Looking Eyes"!

Wishing you all a Happy Fall!

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.

CHERRY BLOOMS - your eyelash builder, not your ordinary mascara!

CHERRY BLOOMS - your eyelash builder, not your ordinary mascara!

Ciao bella,

I first heard of Cherry Blooms earlier this year. The name really resounded with me. "Cherry" is the nickname of Jellaine Ross who had "blooming" ideas of her own personal and professional growth in her early 20s. She is now the CEO and founder of CHERRY BLOOMS, based in Brisbane, Australia.

This extraordinary product was placed in the VIP gift bags for the Golden Globes and Oscar events. So what's good for those Glamazons is good for me and you!

CHERRY BLOOMS is a three-step product with just two wands that come in a beautiful satin lined box. You first apply the brush on sealer so fibers will adhere. Then apply the brush on fiber eyelash extensions. Finalize with brush on sealer. In 60 seconds you will have the longest, natural looking eyelashes ever experienced! It's a conditioning and healthy alternative. CHERRY BLOOMS remove with warm soap and water -no special remover.

Women's lashes are very enhancing to our faces. There are some gals, due to age, medical treatments and certain medications, who have experienced eyelash loss. Well I'm here to tell you to worry no more. This product will change your life!

Jellaine's mission to bring beauty and style to an innovative marketplace has rivaled the status quo. She was nominated by Cosmopolitan Magazine for Entrepreneur of the year in 2010.

Everyone is raving about her products including Oprah and Ellen Degeneres. Don't settle for copies from other companies. Find CHERRY BLOOMS and ask for your first time discount.

So treat yourself today with some flirty, stunning peepers!

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.

Fall Fresh with Lush!

Fall Fresh with Lush!

Ciao bella,

Saying farewell to summer 'til next year is really inevitable and melancholy for some of us! However I always try to look on the bright side, which is enjoying the stunning colors of autumn, a new make up palette, new scents and a good exfoliating treatment from head to toe. After all that sunscreen, pool and salt water and sun our bodies need to be refreshed along with our olfactory sense.

Lush can take care of all those needs with amazing aromatherapy. With a new and fabulous catalog Lush explains its use of natural preservatives to keep products safe longer like using salt, honey and clay. Fairtrade ranks high on the list of products Lush creates. Lush has introduced the world's first certified Fairtrade vanilla absolute.

These products are of high quality and can only be testified with experiencing them!

VANILLARY - is a sweet, sensual jasmine and Fairtrade vanilla absolute perfume.

AFRICAN PARADISE - New product that has become a favorite of mine. A tropical hydration body conditioner applied after showering inspired by all the wonderful ingredients and smells that come from Africa. Delicately scented with carnation, clove and Kalahari melon oil for velvety perfumed skin. Leaves skin soft and fragrant!

PARSLEY PORRIDGE SOAP - these suds will leave your skin squeaky clean. Made with finely ground oatmeal and parsley your skin will thank you.

CREAM EYESHADOW - Lush uses cupauçu butter in their line of creamy eyeshadows helping to set color pigment allowing you plenty of time to blend to perfection.

D'FLUFF - New product that is a self-preserving strawberry and cocoa butter shaving soap for silky smooth skin all over. The scent will send you over the top! Does not make shaving a chore anymore!

Try and pick up a catalog at the many Lush locations - Newbury St., Boston, Harvard Square, Cambridge are just a few. Do your research and enjoy the many experiences Lush has to offer. They will take you away to far off lands!

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.

The Beauty of the Magical Hamptons!

The Beauty of the Magical Hamptons!

Ciao bella,

There is nothing like getting out of Dodge! As much as I adore my beloved Boston in summer a change of scenery and a mini family reunion is a beautiful thing. My husband David and I always make a fun road trip of the seven-hour journey to the Hamptons. Last time we rented a Mini Cooper convertible. This trip was a sharp, white Ford. It looked money! We stopped at Rein's Deli in Vernon Connecticut for the most fabulous Jewish deli we do not have in Boston. Lox, pastrami sandwiches, chicken liver pâté, kugel and matzoh ball soup galore. All served in an old fashion setting with sundries I haven't seen since I was a child.

The road takes you along in it's mesmerizing stretch as you ponder the time ahead. Approaching the dunes and the beach grass to the Hamptons is quite similar to Provincetown, although the dunes of Provincetown are quite immense like monsters welcoming you to its lair.

The excitement of reaching our destination had arrived. Intuitively my family called as we were minutes away from them. Priceless hugs and warmth greeted us. The great meal we all shared was all quite satisfying! Our hearts were full.

Our hotel changed its name and face from last year. Prettily gussied up in its new blue nautical theme. Our private porch in our room dictated where I was going to spend most of the morning and evening! What a sight to behold! The crash of waves on the foam filled shore made sun-filled days a relaxing respite. Beach umbrellas popped up like mushrooms.

At night the stretch of beach was lined with amazing bon fires and sky lanterns lit up the moon (illegal in Massachusetts). The wood burning smell and salty air raised a smile for the two of us. One night fireworks were set off, it was all so truly magical and will remain forever in my mind beautiful.

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.

Cuticle Oil: A Must for Healthy Nails!

Cuticle Oil: A Must for Healthy Nails!

Ciao bella,

I have been practicing Natural Nail-care for over 30 years and quite successfully I may add.

I use cuticle oil after every manicure service religiously. It is an essential part of the manicure. It should also be used daily. You may ask "What is natural nail-care?" From experience it is not not practiced by many nail techs. It is the practice of manicuring the nails while promoting and maintaining natural healthy nail growth. Whether the tech is applying enhancements (tips & wraps preferred) or a polish covering as Shellac, consideration of future nail health should be observed as well as performing a regular manicure.

Using cuticle oil and encouraging its use is mandatory for healthier nails. Massaging the oil into the cuticles and nails stimulates blood circulation promoting and maintaining healthy cuticles and nails. Also when a client is using a nail strengthening polish which tends to "dry" the natural nail while hardening the nail a cuticle oil must be massaged in daily to replenish lost moisture. A nail will harden with a flexibility to bounce back instead of fracturing from dryness while using a nail strengthener and cuticle oil.

Cuticle oil is a very integral part of also keeping the nail polish pliable eliminating brittleness therefor promoting longevity of polish. As for cuticles the oil helps to shrink and tighten preventing hangnails. Cuticle oil was first formulated to meet these needs for flexible coatings and additional moisture.

Many different kinds of oils make up an array of cuticle oils. Vitamin E oil is nature's anti-aging ingredient repairing and preserving skin cells. Jojoba oil penetrates skin's pores preparing skin to accept other important ingredients for moisturizing and healing benefits. Rice bran oil is a well known beauty secret that softens and conditions.

So don't forget to use your cuticle oil to maintain healthy nails and cuticles!

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.