Report and photography by Aleyah Solomon Charise Bauman, a Toronto-based hairstylist, put together looks for this FAJO photoshoot, titled Subtle Reminisce. Afterwards, she shared details on her inspirations that were reflected in this project. Subtle Reminisce was inspired by softness and classical music. The result is an Edwardian-style series that relies solely on the hair...… [more]

By Jill Adams Photography courtesy of Garnier, Consonant Skincare, Cake Beauty, Aveda and Pureology An empty tube of lipstick or a bottle of shampoo used to the last drop typically isn’t a conversation piece or a treasure. Most often, such items end up in the garbage and, ultimately, a landfill. But Garnier and TerraCycle recently...… [more]

By Trudie German Photography by Kareen Mallon and courtesy of Body Envy Trudie is both a Certified Personal Trainer and owner of Body Envy, offering boot camp classes, mobile and local personal training services around the Greater Toronto Area. Trudie’s certifications include CANFITPRO, Reebok Spinning, TWIST BOSU and Resistance, as well as the National Academy...… [more]

By Jill Adams Photography courtesy of Smashbox Cosmetics When most people think about love or Valentine’s Day, their thoughts are usually synonymous with hearts and shades of red or pink. The same can also be said when describing renowned street artist Curtis Kulig’s limited edition Love Me collection for Smashbox Cosmetics, which works perfectly for...… [more]

By Sid Cratzbarg Photography by Richard Tardif Fragrance photography courtesy of Hugo Boss, Salvatore Ferragamo and Atelier Profumo Artistico Firenze In The White Issue, Sid Cratzbarg who is widely known as the Aristocrat of Scent, shares with our readers his top fragrances for winter. For the last few years, Cratzbarg has been launching exclusive perfumes...… [more]

Report by Jessica Starkey Ah, the holidays. A time filled with dinner parties, cocktail hours and office potlucks. But once an innocent, fun-filled time of happy cooking and eating by hosts and guests alike, has now become a culinary nightmare. The 21stcentury has brought diets such as veganism and vegetarianism, gluten-free and a plethora of...… [more]

By Jessica Starkey Photography courtesy of The North Face November is the ultimate month of “lazy”. The glory of autumn begins the dreary transition of not-quite-winter that will have you reaching for your slippers and blanket much faster than the gym bag and trainers. While those covers may look cozy, your body is actually screaming...… [more]

By Katherine Ellis Photography by James Park Rolling out yoga mats and stretching while chatting with neighbours, yoginis and yoga enthusiasts prepared for their class under the noon sun. But this was no ordinary yoga class. As the chimes of the Peace Tower rang, Yoga on the Hill – a weekly yoga session taking place...… [more]

By Sid Cratzbarg Photography by Richard Tardif Fragrance photography courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Bulgari, Hugo Boss and Holt Renfrew In this issue, Sid Cratzbarg who is widely known as Ottawa’s Aristocrat of Scent, shares with our readers his top scents for fall. Cratzbarg has launched exclusive fragrances at Holt Renfrew for the last...… [more]

Report by Valeria Safonova Model: Erin Ostler It is rather uncommon to see a lot of heavily made up women on the streets of Paris. Those who are wearing brighter shades coupled with a pair of stilettos can be easily spotted as tourists – Parisian pavements are rather difficult to navigate around wearing heels, and...… [more]

Report by Aleyah Solomon On May 31, Maybelline New York launched their fall 2012 collection at the Arta Gallery in Toronto. The brand’s trend expert Liz Chin and lead make-up artist Grace Lee were present at the launch to go over the new products and demonstrate the new looks on models. Maybelline’s new shades for...… [more]

By Tess and Jess Tess and Jess are fitness and health bloggers, based in Ottawa and Montréal respectively, who run a popular blog on health and fitness. Tess has been a certified Personal Trainer since 2009 and is now working at Snap Fitness in Ottawa. After studying martial arts for over 10 years, she has...… [more]

Story and sketches by Valeria Safonova Black Swan, a psychological thriller starring Hollywood actresses Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis, became an instant success in 2010. Its popularity has generated a high demand for the Black Swan and White Swan make-up looks, with numerous tutorials spreading over the Internet in a matter of days. Here is...… [more]

By Tess & Jess Tess and Jess are fitness and health bloggers, based respectively in Ottawa and Montréal. Tess has been a certified Personal Trainer since 2009 and is now working at Snap Fitness. After studying martial arts for over 10 years, she has recently turned her attentions to entering fitness competitions with the International...… [more]

By Tess and Jess Tess and Jess are fitness and health bloggers, based respectively in Ottawa and Montréal. Tess has been a certified Personal Trainer since 2009 and is now working at Snap Fitness in Ottawa. After studying martial arts for over 10 years, she has recently turned her attentions to entering fitness competitions with...… [more]

By Valeria Safonova Photography by Anna Smirnova Models: Daria Kosareva and Marta Mazur Rusak In this issue of FAJO Magazine, Valeria Safonova, a make-up artist based in Montréal, shares some tips and tricks on how to get a perfect look for three different occasions. The Smoky Eye There is a widely-held view that a smoky...… [more]

Report by Katherine Ellis For some, finding that first strand of grey hair can be a hard experience. Diane Fuanmayor, a colour technician with 37 years of experience who is currently working at the Antonio Hair Design in Ottawa, says that plucking hairs and expecting more to grow is an old wives’ tale. “Nobody is...… [more]

By Liana Shlien Photography by Kalynn Friesen Noir Nail Bar, the nail salon in Toronto’s Liberty Village, starkly contrasts with your basic mani-pedi joint. There is a polished ambiance felt as one wanders into Noir, comparable to a chic lounge, with its moody lighting, wall art and soul-house music. It’s not hard to see why...… [more]

By Sarah Ward Ontario-born, New York City-based make-up artist Julie Harris leads an inspiring life. Currently freelancing, her list of clientele includes Anne Hathaway, Kate Hudson and Kim Kardashian, to name a few. FAJO Magazine catches up with Harris and gets the inside scoop on what it’s like to be a celebrity make-up artist, as...… [more]

By Hannah Yakobi Photography by Kalynn Friesen An exclusive, women’s only mini-retreat was recently held at the prestigious Verity Club. The event was designed to help 50 women embrace a greener, healthier and more balanced lifestyle by, as the event organizers said, “unleashing the eco goddess within”. Various highly exotic vendors presented their green and...… [more]

Text by Liana Shlien. Photos by Kareen Mallon. It’s almost fall: back to work for some and, for many of us, time for a new look and hairstyle. So why not indulge in an all-inclusive Yorkville salon experience? Haartek Salon’s prime location at 55 Bloor Street West is just one reason why this established hair...… [more]

Text by Ada Yakobi. Photos courtesy of Michael Deboever and Victoria’s Secret. Does the idea of running on the treadmill for an hour a day frighten you? Are you the person who finds exercising monotonous and exhausting? Is your workout a two-minute walk to the office from your car?  If you answered “yes” to any...… [more]

Summer months often remind us of times at the beach, or hanging outside on a patio with friends, while drinking a cosmo. For many people, however, summer is also the time for a constant battle to tame frizz, maintain bounce or repair damaged hair. Read on, as Alain Larivée, the Canadian Creative Consultant for the...… [more]

Text by Katherine Ellis. Photos courtesy of interviewees. When looking at your closet, do you have that favourite shirt that whenever feeling low, always makes you feel better? Or that special outfit that makes you feel just a little bit sexier? Forget the cut, design or trend – the reason you feel better may be...… [more]

Take a look at our summer beauty essentials. A full breakdown of all products, prices and places where you can find them is included below as well. Key trend this season is a red lipstick of all shades. Summer Must-Haves by BohemiaMagazine on Polyvore.com Clinique Almost Bronzer SPF15 Kit $29 - neimanmarcus.com Lancome L’Absolu Nu Replenishing and...… [more]

By Megan Haynes Photography by Kalynn Friesen To think – he almost became a cop. But Greg May arrived at Sheridan’s police college, took one look at the guys around him – decided the macho type wasn’t who he wanted to work with, and packed his bags. Now, 20 years later, May is a staple...… [more]

By Holly Archer Photos courtesy of the Hudson’s Bay Company, M.A.C., L’Oréal, COVERGIRL and Shoppers Drug Mart It’s winter. Your skin is dry, your lips are cracked and you are feeling the last thing from being glamourous. But with the right tools, you can survive winter in style and have a glowing and gorgeous complexion....… [more]

By Hannah Yakobi. Cancer will attack over 173,000 Canadians this year. Currently, more than nine million of people across the country are also living with diabetes or pre-diabetes. As these statistics show, cancer and diabetes are a big threat to the health of Canadians. But as one scientist finds, his groundbreaking research on small amphibians...… [more]