Expert Skin Care

When it comes to the latest hair trends, our politicians do not lag behind. Gov. Sarah Palin is now in the news, not for her wardrobe but for her exclusive hair style.

It's the hair that makes all the difference to her face, drawing the attention of millions towards her pretty face. Guess who is responsible for her amazing hair style?

It's Angela, a twenty-something stylist who works at the Hair Grove in Westlake Village, is the woman behind the scenes who gets the credit. Angela has been living a dream life ever since Palin got the Republican vice presidential nomination, flying around in private jets, surrounded by Secret Service, an intimate in the glamour and excitement of Palin's leap to national celebrity status.

Rumor has it she got drafted for the job thanks to Cindy McCain who somehow found her way to the area's hottest salon, probably through a friend who lives in wealth and splendor at nearby Lake Sherwood.

Amazingly, the local media haven't picked up on it. the Ventura County Star took a swing at tracking down the gossip about Angela and W magazine online had a small item weeks ago that apparently has gone unnoticed. So much for Google search.

Still, the talk around the hair salon community in the area has been all about Angela but it was hard to pry confirmation of the Hair Grove out of them.

The lines will be long for Angela when she returns to her normal world after the election. Who wouldn't want to know what Sarah Palin is really like?

You certainly want to look like a fairy on your wedding day but this won't be possible unless you follow a beauty regime months before the D-day. Check out the following beauty tips to follow before your wedding:

Join a Gym or Start Walking

You want to be in the best shape ever for your new husband...so splurge a little and join a gym. Get a personal trainer and get to work! If you just can't afford to join a gym, get out and start walking. Get your maid of honor to come along - but whatever you do get out and get some exercise!

Drink Lots of Water

Start drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day. Yes, it sounds like a lot but its worth it. Water flushes toxins out of your system - you can look forward to clearer skin and better health. In addition, water helps you feel full, so you may be inclined to eat less!


Get Regular Facials

General skin exfoliation provided by good facials, removes dead skin cells from your face and makes your skin glow. Choose a good salon and start getting facials every 5 weeks from now until the wedding day. (Do not get a facial on the wedding day though - your skin may appear abnormally flushed.

Get Regular Manicures

Regular manicures help to keep your hands and fingernails in good condition. Ask about exfoliation treatments for your hands as well. Hand exfoliation treatments leave the skin smooth and beautiful.





Book a Stylist and Makeup Artist
Book a hairstylist and makeup artist for your wedding day. Be sure to do this a couple of months in advance and go in for a trial run a couple of weeks before the wedding.


Get Your Hair Cut and Colored Weeks Before the Wedding

Have your hair cut and colored two to three weeks before the wedding. To avoid the new cut and color look (as well as added stress), have your hair cut and/or colored a couple of weeks before the wedding.




Schedule a Pedicure Schedule a pedicure for the day before the wedding.

This is important whether you are going on a tropical honeymoon or not. You want your feet to look nice for your husband and a good pedicure can do just that. Your feet will be smooth, clean and polished!

If you don't have lots of money to through around, have a look at our at home tips which will make you feel beautiful either way!

- Blend or process dry oatmeal to a fine powder. Mix with honey to make a paste. Massage into skin. Leave on for 20 minutes. Rinse, tone, moisturize.
- Witch hazel is an excellent, inexpensive toner.
- Aloe Vera gel is a great mask for dry skin. Apply to skin. Leave on for 20 minutes. Tissue off bulk of gel and massage the rest into skin.

One to Two Weeks Before the Wedding

Try To Avoid
- Tanning, both natural sunlight and tanning beds.
- Aggressive facials or skin care treatments.
- Facial waxing including eyebrows.