Health & Beauty

Theater Night Makeover   ...More We received many deserving entries for our Cat on a HOT Tin Roof makeover contest.  The winner not only got a makeover, but got tickets to the show at the Guthrie and an overnight stay at Aloft Hotel.

Dry Air Treatments   ...More Your skin and hair really can suffer from the effects of Minnesota’s dry winter air.  Be Well Producer, Kelli Hanson, found out that there is something that you can do about this every six weeks or so.

Easy Hair Styles   ...More You’ve got very little time in the morning to be messing with your hair and you want a hair style that’s easy.  Does that sound like you?  New Reflections Salon Stylist, Kati Giles, shows us some easy hair styles – and how you should ask your stylist to get that same style.

Lipo-Dissolve   ...More You’ve been dieting and working out and still can’t get rid of that tummy of yours?  Many women may turn to thoughts of something a little more drastic, like liposuction, right?  Dr. Mahmud from Innovative Directions in Health says you don’t have to go to those extremes.

Chef Makeover   Laurie Crowell, from Golden Fig, has been with the TCL family since day one.  So we wanted to give her a little pampering because she deserves it!  We got our makeover team of Lillian’s and New Reflections to give Laurie a holiday look!

Beauty Inside Out   ...More You certainly want to look your best this Christmas, and feel your best.  Celebrity Makeup Artist and beauty guru, Candace Corey, has her pickes for looking your best around the holidays.

Medifast Makeovers   ...More Losing almost 200 pounds is, in and of itself, quite the makeover.  Our makeover team, Patti Winger from Lillians and Coalee Carlson from New Reflections Salon, stepped in to take the makeover up a notch of three ladies who lost  the weight with the help of Medifast.

Spa Treatments Improve Health   ...More   Back To Top A massage makes you feel good and can do wonders for your health.

Perfect Makeup   ...More   Back To Top Getting the right makeup for your eye color and skin tone does not need to cost a lot.  Plus, you don’t need to make a trip to the department store to find what works for you.  Beauty Bets.com founder, Elizabeth Dehn, has some drugstore finds that will work for anyone.

Ask the Stylist   ...More   Back To Top If you go into the salon with a certain style in mind but come out with something totally different, how do you handle that?  Do you just suck it up and leave or do you tell your stylist that that isn’t exactly what you were looking for?  Stylists have all the answers when it comes to your hair but you just have to ask!  Coalee Carlson from New Reflections Salon & Spa joins us to answer all your questions!

Beauty Gifts   ...More   Back To Top National beauty and fashion expert, Rebekah George show some great gift ideas that you will wish you had bought two of – one of them and one for you!

Holiday Skin   ...More   Back To Top Laurie Wall, owner of Transcend Medi Spa says now is the time to deal with your sking because winter is the right time to put your best face forward.  Usually she sees patients coming in in January and February wanting something done because they saw themselves in pictures and think they look old and haggard.  Laurie says deal with it now before Christmas so you look like a million bucks for those photos!

Holiday Hair & Fashion   ...More   Back To Top Having the perfect holiday outfit is not complete unless you have the perfect hair to go with it.  Cindy Deuser from Lillians and Coalee Carlson from New Reflections Salon show us some complete holiday looks!

Salon Gifts   ...More   Back To Top If you have a person who is hard to buy for at Christmas time, the salon just might be the place to go!  Coalee Carlson, from New Reflections Salon and Spa, shows us some options you might want to consider.

Men’s Spa Services   ...More   Back To Top Women aren’t the only ones trying to slow down the aging process!  Men want to get rid of those wrinkles too.

10 Years Younger   ...More   Back To Top Skin Rejuvenation Clinic in Edina is known for making women look 10 years younger.  With the holidays coming up and all the parties where you’ll be running into old friends, you might want to get that youthful glow back.

Herbergers   ...More   Back To Top The brand new Herberger’s store just had it’s grand opening this morning at Southdale Mall.  People were lined up in anticipation of it’s open.  Elizabeth was among the crowd!

Week 6 of Transformation   ...More   Back To Top Jenny Vinck has been working hard the past six weeks on her journey in her Six Week Transformation.  For six weeks, Jenny has been in they gym, made a visit to the dentist, got a fresh new face, a new hairstyle, and a new wardrobe.  Jenny reveals her new look today.

Halloween Makeup   ...More   Back To Top Whether you’re sticking to a pretty basic costume this Halloween or you’re going all out, the perfect makeup can take your look to the next level! Minneapolis Makeup Artist, Andi Lyn shows us how.

Star Treatment for Survivors   ...More   Back To Top October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  The Hope Chest gives part of the proceeds from slightly used upscale furniture, accessories, and designer clothing straight to the patients and their families in the Twin Cities.  In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Hope Chest and New Reflections Salon teamed up to give three survivors the star treatment.

Halloween Beauty   ...More   Back To Top You are probably familiar with all the pumpkins and apples everywhere this time of year.  They are more than décor and a staple in your pantry though.  Both ingredients can also make your skin and hair look great!  Beauty Bets.com founder, Elizabeth Dehn, shows how.

Skin Speaks   ...More   Back To Top There is an innovative spa treatment tha can help make acne scarring or pigmentation problems disappear.  Skin Speaks in Burnsville has been helping people for nearly 10 years look and feel better.

Transcend Medi Spa   ...More   Back To Top Who doesn’t want to look and feel their best?  Going to the spa helps you feel better and Transcend Medi Spa in Hudson has an innovative spa service that is an alternative to lipo suction!

Envy Skin Clinic   ...More   Back To Top Does the idea of never having to pick up a razor to shave away your unwanted hair appeal to you?  Emily checked out the Envy Skin Clinic in Eden Prairie to see how laser hair removal works and why it’s never been easier to do!

Celeb Haircuts for You   ...More   Back To Top A fresh new look for fall may just be the answer you’re looking for.  If you’ve been eying some celebrity hairstyle, it might just be easier to get than you think.  Fantastic Sams Trend Expert shows how to get celebrity inspired looks.

Double Duty Beauty   ...More   Back To Top You can spend a lot of money when it comes to products for your hair and skin.  The good news is you can stretch those beauty products and make them do double duty.  Celebrity makeup artist, Candace Corey, shows us how she does it.

10 Years Younger   ...More   Back To Top If you are one of those people who look older than you are – or if you just want that youthful glow back, there’s a place right here in the Twin Cities that will help with just that.

Skin Health Expert   ...More   Back To Top Kate Somerville has been called the Guru of Glow and Hollywood’s Hottest Facialist.  Kate has worked with some of the biggest celebrities like Jessica Alba, Debra Messing, and Lea Michele, giving them the perfect complexion.  She shares with us how to get the same smooth glowing skin you see on them.

Savvy Makeover   ...More   Back To Top As part of Twin Cities Live’s special audience today of Savvy.MN readers, TCL wanted to give one lucky Savvy fan a new look.  There were several entries to read through, but one really stood out.  Thirty three year old Jacque Denardo of Shakopee is a super mom balancing it all.  We were inspired by her hard working attitude and wanted to give her a little pampering!

Week #1 of Transformation   ...More   Back To Top We were searching for a woman who was looking for a change.  Many of you entered our Six Week Transformation giveaway wanting a change in the way you look and feel.

Permanent Makeup   ...More   Back To Top Getting a tattoo is not for everyone – but it could be something that you might want to give some serious thought to.  We aren’t talking about the typical tattoos that you see on arms, shoulders, and ankles.  Permanent makeup tattoos are ones that go right on your face!

Contempo Spa   ...More   Back To Top Planet Beach Contempo Spas offer massage, skin care, and other popular spa services.  What makes them unique and keeps their costs down is that everything is self-automated!  It is the first economy based spa where you can come and pamper yourself, not pay the cost of an esthetician or masseuse, but still get the same results!

Medifast Makeovers   ...More   Back To Top Three ladies have lost a combined total of more than 160 pounds using Medifast Weight Loss Centers, and now they are ready to strut their stuff!  TCL’s Makeover Team, Cindy Deusser, from Lillians, and Coalee Carlson, from New Reflections Salon, gave each of them a new look to go with their new figures!

New Reflections Salon   ...More   Back To Top We love having New Reflections Salon Spa as the official hair and makeup sponsor of Twin Cities Live so Emily had to check out their newly remodeled solon in Plymouth.  But what she found most interesting was the story of how they first got started.

Flexible Spa Pricing   ...More   Back To Top There’s nothing better than a relaxing massage or facial.  But going to the spa can get a little pricey.  New Reflections SalonSpa has a new program called “Flexible Pricing” that actually makes it easier and cheaper than ever to enjoy a day at the spa.

DIY Beauty   ...More   Back To Top Your hair and skin might need a little pick me up after sustaining the summer sun, humidity, and chlorine from the pool.  There are a ton of products to buy out there to help with these problems.  Beauty Bets.com founder, Elizabeth Dehn, says there is no need to spend a lot of money on products when you can do your own at home.  Elizabeth shows us a few of her favorite recipes for DIY masks and scrubs.

Perfect Complexion   ...More   Back To Top For many kids in Minnesota, they are getting everything pulled together for the first day of school.  It’s all about the clothes, the hair, and their appearance.  TCL Health Producer, Kelli Hanson explains, it’s not too late to get that perfect complexion.

Audience Makeover   ...More   Back To Top The summer heat and the summer sun could have done some damage over the past months.  It just might be time for a little mini-makeover.  The New Reflection’s Makeover Team, Anthony Okoye and Coalee Carlson, is here to the rescue for one member of our audience!

Back to School Beauty   ...More   Back To Top It’s back to school time and Elizabeth Dehn (founder of Beauty Bets.com) has some finds for under $20 to help get the ladies ready for the season.

Casino Makeovers   ...More   Back To Top Hundreds of folk work hard everyday to make sure you have fun when you’re up at Grand Casino Hinckley.  We thought that those employees deserved a little pampering, so we brought our Makeover Team, New Reflections Salon and Lillians along with us!

Celebrity Perfumes   ...More   Back To Top Now a days it’s as normal for a celebrity to release a signature fragrance as it is for them to release a new hit song or movie.  Celebs can earn big money putting out a scent but do their signature scents live up to all the hype?

Make Up for Over 40’s   ...More   Back To Top As you get older, changing your makeup routine might not be something you consider.  Your skin and makeup needs change as you change so make up artist, Anthony Okoye, has tricks, tips, and products for women over 40.

Tanning Products   ...More   Back To Top Spray tanning is the perfect alternative to baking in the sun for that sun-kissed glow.  But going to the tanning salon isn’t always the most convenient.  Minnesota Monthly’s Style Editor, Katie Dohman has some at-home tanning options for all price ranges, including a company that will actually come to your home to give you that bronzed look!

John’s Hair   ...More   Back To Top Many of you have noticed a change in John’s hair.  While your emails, facebook messages, phone calls, faxes, and telegrams are all appreciated, he still felt the need for a little explanation!

Frizzy Hair       ...More   Back To Top All this humidity certainly wreaks havoc on a lot of people’s hair.  For many, the humidity causes a case of frizz!  We put three popular name brand products to the test!

Fat Melter   ...More   Back To Top Transcend Medi Spa in Hudson is the answer for taking of inches in your problem areas such as your arms, bust, and back – without having surgery!  The non-invasive Accent Laser Treatments helped 55 year old, Carmen Melby go from a bra size of 42DD to a 38D – and all without pain, diet, or exercise.

Celebrity Stylist Harry Josh   ...More   Back To Top Gwyneth Paltrow, Miley Cyrus, and Kourtney Kardashian are just a few of the celebrities that Harry Josh has worked with.  You don’t have to be a celebrity to get great hair color though.  Harry shows us that you can get great hair color at home – and you can do it yourself.

Grandma Ambush Makeover   ...More   Back To Top Sometimes we get stuck in the same old routine when it comes to our beauty regiment.  Years go by and the routine continues the same and when trends change, you might look a bit dated.  A 78 year old Minnetonka grandma is taken out of her 20 year old beauty routine when she’s ambushed at the mall by the TCL Makeover Team!

Fancy Feet   ...More   Back To Top During the summer you want to have your feet and toes looking their best when wearing all those great sandal fashions.  Flips at Mall of America is dedicated to nothing but sandals.  Today, we’re getting those toes ready for sandals thanks to the help of Colleen Natterstad from Colleen & Company, an Aveda Salon.  We’re showing them off with the help of some great designs from Valerie White of Flips.

Surprise Mom Makeover   ...More   Back To Top Calli, Kendra, Megan, and Sarah Durst – known at the Durst Quads – will be heading off to college with a brand new look.  Twin Cities Live, with the help of Coalee Carlson from New Reflections Salon and Cindy Deuser from Lillians, thought that the Durst’s mother definitely deserved a little pampering of her own!