FASHION Magazine

Every week our Beauty Fix columnist takes on your questions about makeup, skincare, hair and more. Have a beauty question we haven’t answered? Email us at beautyfix@fashionmagazine.com.

Is it actually possible to repair split ends without cutting my hair?
If you’re attached to every bit of your hair length, the desire to hold off from making a cut can be strong—even when split ends are everywhere. That being said, there isn’t a way to fully repair split ends. However, if you’re interested in minimizing the appearance of split ends between haircuts, that can certainly be achieved with the right products. Tresemmé Split Remedy Shampoo & Conditioner ($7 each, well.ca) contains positively charged polymers in a gel base that’s attracted to your negatively-charged split ends. This seals the split ends and provides a smoother appearance of each strand—while allowing you to wait out your next haircut with sleek, not scraggly, hair.

Holt Renfrew’s Spring Beauty Bag arrives in stores today and we have a sneak peek at this season’s contents. For those who don’t know, Holts releases a new Beauty Bag twice per year. The bag only costs $35, but it’s filled with numerous miniature beauty goodies as well as a $10 voucher towards future beauty purchases. And the bag itself is always an on-trend—this year’s has a unique ombre look (available in three different shades) and contains a removable pouch.

As for the samples, this year may just be the best one yet. The Holt Renfrew Spring Beauty Bag contains 13 different mini versions of products including Deborah Lippmann nail polish, Molton Brown body wash and Sisley makeup remover.

Every week our Beauty Fix columnist takes on your questions about makeup, skincare, hair and more and provide all the answers. This week we share a tip for eyeshadows that will make blue eyes shine (it’s all about complementary colours!) and an equally helpful product for making dull skin look radiant. Plus: We introduce a new way of applying moisturizer that’s quicker than the traditional pump. Have a beauty question we haven’t answered? Email us at beautyfix@fashionmagazine.com.

Read on for the full fix! »

Every week we take on your questions about makeup, skincare, hair and more and provide all the answers. This week we offer two fixes for tired eyes: one tip will ensure your undereye puffiness is no more and the other works like a charm to brighten dull eyes. And while we advocate for wearing SPF year-round, with spring just a few weeks away it’s more important that ever to add some sunscreen into your beauty routine. We suggest one product that even oily-skinned girls won’t shy away from. Have a question we haven’t answered? Email us at beautyfix@fashionmagazine.com.

Read on for the full fix! »

Every week we take on your questions about makeup, skincare, hair and more and provide all the answers. This week we’re helping solve your questions about colour cosmetics. We share our top eyeshadow pick for brown eyes, a trick for keeping your lipstick from bleeding beyond your lip line and reveal the colour of lipstick Jessica Alba wore on the Golden Globes red carpet! Speaking of lipstick, if you’re interested in a bright lip colour that works well on darker skin tones, read on. Have a question we haven’t answered? Email us at beautyfix@fashionmagazine.com.

Read on for the full fix! »

Go inside Krisin Ess’s and Amy Nadine’s purses! »

Amy Nadine and Kristin Ess are the two talented ladies behind The Beauty Department, a hair and makeup blog that breaks down on-trend looks and posts them as bite-sized tutorials. Based out of Los Angeles, the site has become extremely popular thanks to its adorable graphics, practical advice and the occasional inclusion of a celebrity guest-star within the content.

Every week we take on your questions about makeup, skincare, hair and more and provide all the answers. This week, Beauty Fix is looking forward to holiday travel season. Whether you’re heading somewhere sunny for a relaxing Christmas or worried about your beauty products taking up too much counter space at your in-laws’, we have tips and tricks to keep you looking your best when you’re on the go. Have a question we haven’t answered? Email us at beautyfix@fashionmagazine.com.

Read on for the full fix! »

Every week we take on your questions about makeup, skincare, hair and more and provide all the answers. This week, Beauty Fix is adding a charitable component to your search for the perfect eye shadow, lip gloss and fragrance. We’ll help you find the perfect shadow for this season’s smoky eye, a scent that’s not too strong and a lotion that does more than your average moisturizer. Even better, every answer this week includes a product that gives back. What more could you want? Seeking the answer to another beauty problem? Email us at beautyfix@fashionmagazine.com.

Read on for the full fix! »

By Lesa Hannah and Sarah Daniel

Our Fall/Winter 2012 beauty trend report covers the makeup, manicures and hairstyles you need to know, paired with the best new products. From the moody colours of Dark Shadows to Wild Side’s super saturated shades and groomed ponytails, we have all of fall’s top looks in one spectacular slideshow. Time to start browsing!

See all the beauty trends for fall »

JUMP TO A TREND: DARK SHADOWS | THIN EVIDENCE | FRENCH TIPS | BROW CONTINUUM | CHARACTER SKETCH | AIR FORCE | THE WILD SIDE | MATCHY MATCH | BANDS & BANGS

Go inside her bag! »

You better get excited, because today’s bag snoop subject is major! Majorly major. Presenting the Alexander Wang box bag (and its contents) belonging to Naya Rivera, one of the über talented stars of Glee! As the queen bee of the cheerleaders, Rivera’s character Santana Lopez doesn’t always display the…kindest tendencies, but judging by the reason she visited Toronto yesterday, Rivera IRL couldn’t be more different if she tried. In town to support the Sunshine Foundation, which in partnership with Winners and Homesense makes dreams come true for children with severe physical disabilities and life-threatening illnesses, the actress was meeting with a little girl who’s dream it was to meet her. “She loves the show and I thought what better way than to just come over and say hello,” said Rivera.

How am I supposed to know which concealer to buy if no tester is available and the product is wrapped in plastic?
I almost feel sorry for concealer—it’s relied on for many unglamorous jobs, including hiding dark circles, brightening your eyes, covering blemishes, and highlighting high points. Since concealer isn’t a one-trick pony it shouldn’t be a one-shade pony either.

It may only be February, but spring is certainly in the air. And you know what else is in the air this time of year? Love! With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, there’s no better a time to treat yourself and change up your beauty routine. We’ve plucked two of our favourite looks from the Spring 2012 runways that are sure to spark your interest: bright-purple eyes at Peter Som and Cacharel, and Anna Sui’s very romantic pink cheeks and eyes. Read on to learn more about each one and see the products that will help you duplicate the looks at home!

Add a little va-va-voom to your Valentine’s beauty! »