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Beauty expert, Mary O’Donnell, on skin treatments for your hands available at the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic at the Bon Secours in Tralee… From constant use of hand sanitiser, we are looking at our hands more than ever. They are drier and we are seeing imperfections. Some of us are […]

Mary O’Donnell of the Bon Secours Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic, on Skinade, a product which would make a lovely gift for Christmas… If you are looking for a good boost to your skin for Christmas, Skinade maybe your answer. I have been a fan for years and really see […]

Beauty expert Mary O’Donnell of the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic at the Bon Secours in Tralee, has advice on skincare and the treatments available at the Clinic… THEY say a summer body is made in winter, the same can apply to skin care. A lot of people work on […]

TRALEE-BASED businesses were winners at two awards ceremonies last weekend. Frances and Maureen McCarthy of Brush N Blush based in Milk Market Lane won Most Stylish Business Duo 2021 at the Cointreau Hi Style Awards on Saturday night. Just 24 hours later, Maureen won the Upstyling & Wedding Hair Specialist […]

KERRY College of Further Education and Training (Kerry College) has announced a new fee-free and fully funded skills development programme focused on sterilisation and sanitation for the Beauty Therapy and Spa industry. Given the ongoing pressures on this sector due to COVID-19, Kerry College and CIDESCO International felt that schools, […]

TWO well known social influencers are coming back to Tralee for what is billed as a fabulous night of fun, food and fashion in the Ballygarry House Hotel & Spa next month. Helen Quealy Murphy of Daily Diva and Stuart Montgomery of Stuart’s Select Style will return after a sold […]

A KILMOYLEY native who runs a facebook and instagram blog called ‘Lotions and Potions’ about all things skincare, has made the long list for the Beauty Blog Awards. Niall Fitzgerald is hoping people will take time to give him a vote to progress to the next stage of the competition. […]

EXPOSE Beauty Lounge and Hair Studio will be flying the flag for Tralee in the Image Magazine Business Of Beauty Awards 2019. The salon in Mounthawk has been nominated in the ‘Best Beauty Salon’ category while their Hair Manager, Yvonne Savage is on the shortlist for ‘Best Bloody Brilliant Blow-Dry’. There […]

WINTER is coming and with the changes of the seasons comes changes in your wardrobe. With this in mind, Helen Parker of CH Tralee and Sandra Rusk Weardrobe teamed up last night to give fashion and make-up tips for autumn/winter at CH. “It’s an informal gathering to give tips and […]

IF there’s anyone out there interested in becoming a fashion model then this is for you. Top Kerry-based model agency, Upfront Model Management, will host an afternoon Modelling Workshop this Saturday, July 21, from 2pm to 6pm in the Loft, HQ2, Tralee. Open to men and women of all ages, […]

A KERRY model has been selected as a finalist in the Miss Universe Ireland Pageant Anna Cahill (21) from Rossbeigh, will go forward to the contest which takes place on Thursday, August 2 at the Mansion House, Dublin. “I am thrilled to be a finalist in Miss Universe Ireland and represent my […]

THE ladies behind two well-known beauty brands came to Tralee on Friday evening and really enjoyed the hospitality at CH Chemists. Holly Carpenter and Pamela Laird are the creators of the LoveLift and Moxi Loves brands respectively and were hugely impressed with their visit to CH to promote their products. […]

A LOCAL make-up artist held a skincare and make-up event at Benner’s Hotel on Saturday evening. There was a great turnout for Rebecca Shortt’s ‘Beautiful Favourites’ event — sponsored by Blank Canvas Cosmetics — where guests enjoyed prosecco and canapés on arrival followed by make-up and skincare demos and the […]

TWO local ladies won awards at a lifestyle magazine’s stylish ceremony in Cork on Saturday night. The annual Hi New Yorker Style Awards were held in The Clarion Hotel in Cork city and a number of  Kerry women businesses were nominated. Banna woman, Claire Murphy of Expose Beauty Lounge & Hair Studio […]

CH Chemists has another treat for beauty-care lovers with an appearance from Tara O’Farrell, aka Tara Makeup, on Saturday, November 11. As a make-up artist Tara has worked across all aspects of the industry including film, TV, commercials and editorial shoots. She has also worked with high profile celebrities including […]

A WELL-KNOWN Tralee beauty expert is the sole Kerry entrant in the upcoming Irish Beauty Blog Awards and she needs your votes after making the shortlist. Mary O’Donnell, from Listellick, is familiar to many from her ‘Beauty Spot’ slot on the Talkabout show on Radio Kerry, her regular appearances on the ‘Today’ show […]

EXPOSÉ Beauty Lounge is planning something special for this Friday night…and you’re invited! The salon at Mounthawk will be a hive of activity for the opening of the new upstairs treatment room by former Rose of Tralee, Maria Walsh. Guests on the night can avail of a range of offers including 20% […]

THERE was a great turnout in The Ashe Hotel on Wednesday night for a fabulous night of fun and fashion, all in aid of Recovery Haven. Ladies arriving at the ‘Look Good, Feel Good’ event were greeted with a cocktail before feasting their eyes on fashions from Effigy and Wardrobe boutiques. Continued […]

LADIES got to see all that a hair and beauty salon in Caheranne Village has to offer at a night of style, fashion and make-up tips on Tuesday night for a ‘Girls Pampering Evening’. The open evening was hosted by Brush ‘N’ Blush salon and showcased all the hair and beauty salon […]

LADIES kicked off the weekend at CH Chemists on Friday night with a make-up masterclass. Lancome Elite Make-Up artist, Fortunate Benavoli, returned to CH to gives tips on all things beauty-related to the ladies. Fortunato has worked with names such as Shiseido and Tom Ford and was a resident make-up artist at the […]

IT’S going to be the highlight of spring for fashion lovers as the Kerry Boutique & Designer show returns to Ballygarry House Hotel Pavilion on Wednesday, March 2. Kellihers Toyota, Tralee, were today officially announced as the official associate sponsor of the show which is a major part of Kerry Fashion Week. Featuring […]

A PAMPERING day in aid of the Recovery Haven charity took place on Sunday and there was a great turnout. Storm Desmond departed on time as nearly 90 ladies made their way to the Fels Point Hotel for the ‘Recover Your Sparkle’ event at which Tralee woman, Mary O’Donnell, of RTE’s Today Show was […]

WHEN the weather was getting sunnier, hair removal becomes an issue. I recently came across Lycon wax. It’s originally from Australia and it a pain-free wax, with great results . Waxing is a great way to remove unwanted hair. Waxing is recommended for people of all ages and both genders. […]

PENELOPE Cruz apparently gets anything up to 14 hours a night, while Catherine Zeta Jones and Renee Zellwegger swear  it keeps them beautiful. Sleep is the most powerful rejuvenating treatment of them all. From 8pm to 11pm is the time for hydration and stimulation, while 11pm to 3am is the time for […]

NEWBORN babies mean sleepless nights, nappy changes…and hair loss. That’s something celeb mums-to-be, from Kate Middleton to Kiera Knightley, Abbey Clancy and Jessica Biel – all due in spring 2015 – could soon know all about. With that gorgeous pregnancy glow comes thick and lustrous hair, full of body and […]

THREE years ago I went on my first press trip to the south of France which is the home of Avene skincare. Avene is a small town in the South of France where they have a naturally occurring spring known for its healing powers. At one time, only the rich and famous […]

I DON’T know much about Kim Kardashian apart from the fact she had no sense of direction when naming her child ( North west). This woman has made my life a misery as everyday I get asked can you explain contouring like Kim does. When I was doing my training, […]

  IN the last few years make-up application is all about the brushes. Three years ago I got my first Blank Canvas brush and three years later I still use it. It was the company’s first brush and now the range has grown to include a contour palette and liners […]

  MY first week on RTE’s Today show was some experience. Walking into the studio was all a bit mad. To be part of a set that you’re used to looking at at home with a cuppa in your hand was strange to say the least. Now from the minute […]

RECENTLY I was a judge for the Irish Spa awards and I had the pleasure to be introduced to Voya. This company from Strandhill, County Sligo, is fast becoming an Irish success internationally. Voya has adopted organic and sustainable ways of creating products. They use only sustainable harvesting practices to ensure that […]