Showing posts with label Karen’s Body Beautiful. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Karen’s Body Beautiful. Show all posts

Karen's Body Beautiful: Chic Grows in Brooklyn



Karen Tappin-Saunderson, owner of Karen's Body Beautiful, has a message for those who still wonder -- Yes, natural can be and is sleek, chic and beautiful! Her brand's new, all-black, minimalist packaging sexily communicates that missive loud and clear.

After spending years hearing a good friend rave about KBB's products, and, for some strange reason, still not indulging myself, I was excited to stop by the retail shop and spa on Myrtle Avenue in the Fabulous Borough of Brooklyn (do you detect some bias?) for Champagne and Cupcakes, the brand's re-launch party. Karen hosted the event, and treated us lucky guests to mini-manicures, consultations and mini-makeovers with the new resident makeup artist and esthetician, head-bobbing sounds courtesy of a live DJ, and of course, the promised champagne and cupcakes.

I roamed around the space, taking in the black-a-fied and geometrically pleasing wall of product (the Virgo in me appreciates such order), the new mani and pedi stations, massage rooms and a curious room fitted with a futuristic-looking hydro-jacuzzi tub that was speaking directly to my tired muscles (what kind of crazy, pleasure-inducing soaking can be had in that thing??!!). Karen had indeed taken it to the next level, and I am looking forward to seeing what is to come. I have since heard tell that a cosmetics line is in the works. Is this true? We can only hope!

The Bottom Line: KBB has upped the ante and that is cause for major celebration among body-loving Brooklynites and Bridge-and-Tunnel folk looking for a hot new spot to stop on by after work for a spa treatment, specialized mani or pedi, or just to pick up some great, time-tested natural products to pamper themselves at home. For those of us living outside of the Planet of Brooklyn or NYC -- we are fortunately just a point and click away from KBB's online store, where we can order smell goods and feel goods galore! My personal faves? The shampoo and conditioner (this conditioner is A-MAZ-ing in my very thick, very curly, and extremely dry hair) in the Egyptian Musk fragrance. Truly heavenly. -Zee

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Mischo Beauty Pick: Karen's Body Beautiful



If you're wondering how to get gorgeous hair now (yes, that's the headline for the August issue of ELLE UK- and so appropriate for this post!), then you need to seriously consider checking out the collection of hair products by Karen's Body Beautiful. I'm using the regimenUltimate Conditioning Shampoo, Complete Hair Conditioner, Sweet Ambrosia and Butter Love- and my naturally dry, Type 4 hair loves it!

I'm proof that these products work for all hair types/issues. I'm 3 months post-texturizer, have 3 inches of new growth and the midshaft to ends of my hair are relaxed. So yes, these products work for a variety of hair types and needs. And, this specific regimen is recommended for hair prone to dryness, which definitely meets my needs.

The collection is
free of parabens, sulfates and mineral oil, and is formulated with ingredients such as olive oil, jojoba oil, shea butter and apricot kernel oil. If that isn't a formula for gorgeous hair, then I don't know what is! Wouldn't you agree?

Disclosure: Products in this post were provided for consideration by the company. For more information, please see my disclosure.

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Mischo Beauty Superstar of the Week: Karen Tappin-Saunderson: Founder, Karen’s Body Beautiful



Since you all have been following my blog for some time now, you already know that there's nothing I love more than beauty entrepreneurs. And so, I'm happy to introduce you to Karen Tappin-Saunderson, the founder of Karen’s Body Beautiful and this week's "Mischo Beauty Superstar". The Karen's Body Beautiful collection (hair and body products) was launched in 2004 and now is available via the chic boutique (located in Brooklyn, NY) and online at karensbodybeautiful.com.

Not only are these products natural and good for you (they're free of parabens, sulfates and mineral oil), but they're formulated with ingredients such as olive oil, jojoba oil, shea butter and apricot kernel oil which only results in needed moisture and nourishment. I've used a fabulous regimen consisting of the Ultimate Conditioning Shampoo, Complete Hair Conditioner, Sweet Ambrosia and Butter Love- and my Type 4 hair loved it (complete review coming soon)!

To learn more, check out Karen's website, join her Facebook page and follow her on Twitter. And, most importantly, be sure to let me know if you've tried her products. I'd love to hear your thoughts!

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