The Upper East Side, particularly Park ave in the 70’s and 80’s is the Rodeo Drive of who’s who in the plastic surgery world. Dr. Konstantin Vasyukevich, who looks way too young to have achieved what he has to date is smack in the middle with an art filled office located at 59 east 79th street. He is a double certified plastic surgeon specializing in facial rejuvenation.

As an assistant clinical professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, he is at the forefront of the massive changes and technology that has evolved in the world of plastic surgery in the last year or two.

Specializing in face lifts, gone are the days where the stereotype of a face lift involves a pulled up face that has no movement, a long and painful recovery, and an end result where everyone knows you had work done. The new era of facelifts has a much younger clientele coming in for preventive work, facelifts have a greater effect and longer lifespan on a younger client because skin is still rather tight and recovery is faster on a younger healthier patient. Chatting with Dr. Konstantin the funniest story he told was of a patient who after getting a facelift done, was questioned by a TSA worker at the airport while traveling because her new face was 15 years younger looking than her Passport. 

The modern facelift assisted by an endoscope, developed by Dr. Konstantin, allows clearer visualization of the surgical area and it’s furthest points so that it’s minimally invasive. According to Dr. Konstantin, just in this year alone, facelifts are starting to be performed under guided local and twilight anesthesia which eliminates a fear factor in patients and greatly reduces recovery time. Above are before and after pics where the skin is lifted, the neck is tightened, but the faces have a natural aesthetic just with the clock turned back 10 to 15 years.

Dr. Konstantin also performs brow lifts, eyelid surgery, neck lifts, rhinoplasty an non- invasive Botox, Dermal Fillers and Skin Resurfacing.

For more info and to book a consultation: Dr. Konstantin Vasyukevich 59 East 79th Street New York, NY 10075. (212) 380- 3634 facialartistrymd.com

Located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn this salon opened late summer 17 is exactly as the name suggests. Walking in the space is serene, the decor is soft and subtle with plants and murals throughout. Owner Jill Syslo of Sacred Skin NYC wanted to create a warm comfy environment while offering top notch hair services. I was immediately offered a glass of wine by my colorist/stylist James, it was a friday afternoon after all. 

Owner Jill Syslo

Colorist/Stylist James

Interior

Interior

Interior

He gave me a consultation and we decided on a single process and balyage to update my look for fall. Having done lots of color and summer, pools, and salt water my hair needed a little work. He lightened up my base a bit and gave me golden highlightes around the front. I ended up with a golden look I love. He also gave me a great blowout that lasted for days. I also received a much needed Olaplex treatment to keep my hair healthy and shiny. The salon also offers cuts, bang & neck trims as well as Keratin. 

Sanctuary Salon  677 Lorimer Brooklyn, NY 11211 (929) 373 – 8682 sanctuarysalonnyc@gmail.com 

Korean Skincare brands are really gaining steam and becoming leaders in innovation and  research using the latest technology in skincare.

 AmorePacific’s latest product is the Vintage Single Extract Essence. Using green tea cultivated from the Dolsongi Green Tea Garden, a garden that AMOREPACIFIC owns on Jeju island of the coast of Korea.

The single extract formula promotes prebiotics for pre-tox which are preventive anti-aging measures. The hero ingredient is Catechin, found naturally in the Vintage Tea Leaf. The skin is brighter and more youthful looking with increased elasticity. It is good on all skin types including sensitive skin.

It takes 100 days to get this single extract ready for production. 50 days for fermentation and another 50 placed and buried in the earth in “onggi’s” . The actual extraction process takes another 24 hours to be perfected. $145 us.amorepacific.com #ad

Owner Gregg Gianillo

The Giannillo Salon is located on a picturesque block on the Upper East Side filled with cafes and high-end shops. Celebrity Stylist Gregg Giannillo, a veteran in the beauty industry with over 20 years experience, even though his youthful appearance can fool you, has styled countless celebrities like Vanessa Williams, Lara Spencer, Beyonce and many more. He works with Good Morning America and has developed almost a cult-like following for his precision haircuts and long lasting blowouts.

His staff is equally talented specializing in Color, Highlights, Corrective Color and a variety of Conditioning Treatments. Maricela did my color and highlights. She matched and softened my roots then added highlights for a softer updated look. 

Gregg believes in cutting hair dry for greater precision. He chopped off a few inches of my ends, much needed and added long layers. He left my hair long, but healthier and more on trend.

Recently Gregg debuted a new haircare styling collection “Boudoir Hair by Giannillo”. Six key products designed for different hair types to make styling hair simpler and more effective. Products include my favorite, Silk Stocking, a super lightweight spray infused with vitamins C & E, bringing out bounce and shine without weighing hair down. $20. Other products in the line are the Satin Slip Styling Gel Serum $25, Bustier, a Volumizer for lift and body $20, Sheer Glamour a shine enhancing polish $20, Crushed Velvet, a texturizing cream  $20 and Fishnets, a hairspray that holds but is barely there and can be brushed through. $20

Giannillo Salon is located at 217 East 60th Street New York, NY 10022 (between 2nd & 3rd avenues). Phone: 1-917-470-9695 Email: info@giannillo.com  Web: www.giannillo.com

Oscar Blandi At Home Salon Glaze

Jane Iredale Accumax Supplements

YBF Gelus eyes 5 piece collection

Alternascript NatureThin Supplements

Heliocare Antioxidants

Frownies Neck Mask

1.) Oscar Blandi At Home Glaze. Brightens Natural and Color treated hair. Prevents color fading from chlorine & adds moisture. $27 Buy Here: nordstrom.com

2.) Jane Iredale Skin Accumax Supplements. Synergistic combination of vitamins & plant nutrients which address the underlying causes o cystic acne. Available in single, double, or triple pack. $65.80- $157 Buy Here: janeiredale.com

3.) YBF Beauty Gelus Eyes 5 Piece Collection. 5 eyeliner shades in great summer colors. $28.80 Buy Here: ybfbeauty.com

4.) NatureThin Healthy Weight Loss Supplements with Essential Vitamins, Botanical Based Ingredients, & Water 16 Day Free Trial Available Here: Alternascript.com 

5.) Heliocare Daily Antioxidant supplements with Fernblock Polypodium leucotomos extract (PLE). Active ingredient helps maintain skin ability to protect itself against the aging effects of free radicals. $29.99 Buy Here: walgreens.com

6.) Frownies Gel Neck Mask. Softens, Smoothes, and Firms the neck area with a bio-metric membrane carrier patch. $15 Buy Here: frownies.com

Cindy Barshop of Completely Bare fame has been an innovator and pioneer in women’s sexual health and aesthetics. Her latest venture is the VSPOT Medispa that focuses primarily on lifting the taboo on women’s sexual ‘s health with treatments that correct problems millions of women have, but may be too embarrassed to discuss. Problems that interfere with our quality of life and sexual satisfaction.

Located on Madison Avenue on the Upper East Side, surrounded by some of the top retailers in the city, Cindy’s team of trained and certified female gynecologists perform “The Femilift” and administer “The O Shot”. The Femilift tightens the vagina and The O shot increases blood flow to the area for a more enjoyable sexual experience. (more…)

This weekend The Makeup Show arrives in NYC . The creme de la creme for the makeup industry, every top beauty brand and makeup artist professional descends on the Metropolitan Pavilion for 2 days of beauty brand launches from over 75 brands, education classes, and appearances by top artists in the industry.

The Makeup Show is open all professionals who are working or studying in the beauty and fashion industry. For more info and to purchase tickets please visit: The Makeup Show

Paula’s Choice RESIST Smoothing Primer Serum SPF 30

YBF blooming cray cray crayons trio

Glo Minerals Lipstick in Fixation

Cargo Cosmetics Swimmables Longwear Eye Shadow Sticks

Jane Iredale Eye Shadow Triple in Brown Sugar

Milk Makeup Blur Stick

Skyn Iceland Neck Mask

Sonia Kashuk Makeup Bag

Red Carpet Gel Manicure Kit

Blissful Lengths Liquid Hair Growth Vitamin

Gliss Total Repair Shampoo & Conditioner

Ojai Dry Shampoo Foam

Paula’s Choice Smoothing Primer Serum with SPF 30, Good for all skin types. Prepares skin for flawless makeup application. $3o Buy Here

YBF Beauty Bloomin’Cray Cray Crayons trio. Tons of pigment with with a creamy lush feel and lasting color. $29 Buy Here

Glo.Minerals Lipstick has lots of nourishing ingredients while providing bold shades, soft nudes and shades in between $20 Buy Here

Cargo Swimmables Longwear Eye Shadow Sticks are water resistant. 20 second playtime then they are set to stay on till you take it off. Many Shades to choose from. $20 Buy Here

Jane Iredale Purepressed Eye Shadow Triple. Shown Above in Brown Sugar. Can be used wet or dry. Deeply pigmented and long lasting. $30 Buy Here

MILK MAKEUP Blur Stick is an oil free primer that blurs out skin imperfections on all skin tones. Perfect for creating that flawless selfie. Parabens ,Sulfates, and Phthalates free. Vegan and cruelty free. $36 Buy Here

Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Neck gels. Only 10 minutes once a week. These masks tighten and restore elasticity to sagging and aging skin in the neck area. They contain niacin amide and plant collagen. 4 masks in a package.$35 Buy Here

Sonia Kashuk Always Organized Cosmetic Bag  in Shazam pattern. Vibrant design with multiple zippered compartments including a separate one for brushes. Exclusively at Target. $18.99 Buy Here

Red Carpet Gel at home manicure kit. Long lasting shiny nails at home. Includes LED Gel polishes in light cream pink & classic cream red, Adhesion nail primer, Structure Base Coat Nail Gel, Brilliance Seal & Shine Top Coat, Revitalize Nail & Cuticle Oil, Purify Pre & Post Cleanser, Erase Gel Nail Polish Remover, Pro 45 LED light – USB cord – AC/DC adapter, 10 Foil wraps, 20 Lint-free wipes, and Accessories Kit :Cuticle and pro buffing stick, 2 strips adhesive buffing tabs, Emery board. From HSN on sale on for $59.97 for a limited time. Buy Here

Curls Blueberry Blissfull Lengths Liquid Hair Growth Vitamins. With organic blueberry extract this liquid vitamin promotes hair growth and hair health. Liquid vitamins have a 98% absorption rate as opposed to 20% from pill intake. $25.99 at Target. Buy Here

Gliss Ultra Moisture Shampo Hair Repair plus moisture & Conditioner. Extra hydrating. Prevents hair breakage up to 85%. $6.99 Buy Here

Ouai Dry Shampoo Foam. This waterless cleansing form removes oil and product buildup to prevent from over shampooing. Good on all hair types. Paraben free. Our favorite and a must try! $28 Buy Here