Marinello Schools of Beauty – a national brand of beauty schools in cosmetology, aesthetics and nail technology education – is launching its 5th Annual Raw Talent Scholarship competition. This competition provides exceptional high school seniors with incredible talent the opportunity for an education at Marinello and the ability to pursue a dream career in the beauty industry. Twenty three scholarships, throughout 62 campuses, will be…

For as many as 40 million Americans, unsightly toenails are a fact of life. Caused by fungus that can penetrate the nail and nail bed, thick and discolored toenails can be a serious problem for many athletes, or those just unlucky enough to have been exposed at the gym or nail salon. Onychomycosis (commonly referred to as toenail fungus) may also result in splitting of…

The sun has an eternal allure for humans. Exposure to sunlight chemically changes our brain chemistry for the better, as a winter in Sweden or Seattle will demonstrate. And basking even for a few moments gives us a profound feeling of well-being through a boost in endorphins. It would seem like a foregone conclusion that we need to protect our skin from ultraviolet (UV), every…

Facts: Believe it or not, moisturizer is beneficial for oily skin. Sebum provides lubrication to the skin, not moisture. Moisturizers are important because they provide ingredients that can be absorbed into the skin. Sebum, on the other hand, comes out of the pores to lubricate the skin, sealing in the moisture. After you cleanse and tone with products designed to combat oil, your skin may…