Top Valentine’s Gift for men (featured on The Today Show): The Art of Shaving grooming products, find them at Total Beauty Experience and give the gift of healthy skin and a great shave!  Developed in 1996 in a small New York shop, The Art of Shaving’s goal was to perfect The 4 Elements of The Perfect Shave® –  Prepare… Lather Up!…  Shave… and Moisturize.  With a hugely devoted fan base, many would agree: mission accomplished.

How’d they do it?  Simply put: what’s inside counts the most.  You can’t go wrong when you use only high quality ingredients; The Art of Shaving products contain 100% pure essential oils while avoiding drying alcohols and artificial ingredients such as colorants and fragrances, which can cause irritation and sensitivity.

Some of their standouts: the Pre-Shave Oil (preps the skin and softens the beard), Shaving Cream (softens, lifts, protects and moisturizes- talk about a multi-tasker), and After-Shave Balm (refreshes, moisturizes, and revitalizes) are must haves.  There are several essential oil scents to choose from (don’t worry unscented is available, too) based on your preference, we’re particularly loving Sandalwood right now.  It’s rich, woody, and warm- perfect for this time of the year.  The best part, the label is a deep red/wine color, which makes it perfectly packaged for Valentine’s Day.

Put it all together and what do you get?  The short answer: a great shave.  Become a believer, get a super close, comfortable shave with less abrasion… nicks and cuts along with those pesky ingrown hairs will be a thing of the past (for anyone with sensitive skin, your skin is breathing a sigh of relief).

This February 14^th, stop by Total Beauty Experience to see The Art of Shaving lineup and let our product experts help you find your perfect fit.  Your guy will be one step closer to his best skin (and shave) ever.

Check out our Staff Top Picks: Drink More Water, Focus on Health, Repair Damaged Hair, Fight Signs of Aging, and Adding Some Sparkle.  Hopefully these ideas will help you keep the momentum and stay focused this New Year on a New You!

One of our favorite gifts this holiday season has got to be 21 Drops (see them featured this November on OPRAH Magazine’s O-List!); 21 little bottles, filled with custom-blended therapeutic-grade essential oils, designed to cover 21 universal concerns. 

Invigorate, Uplift, Focus, Calm, Inspire, De-Stress, Strength, Focus, and maybe a little Hangover are some of our favorites that we’re depending on to help us get through these busy months ahead!  They’re 100% natural, organic, or wild crafted; “tested, tried, and incredibly effective.”  

The small size (and airtight roller-top bottles) makes them easy to take wherever you go and use anytime of the day.  Plus, each is packaged with a “Statement of Intention” unique to each blend that begins the treatment and encourages where to best apply your chosen Drop (for maximum effectiveness).    

Once again, it seems that good things definitely do come in small packages.  Pick some up for yourself and someone you love this holiday season.  Share a little joy with 21 Drops.

In September, we think you’ll enjoy getting to know Enjoy hair products… especially since you’ll be saving 15% all month long (in store only)!

A line of hair care products designed by hair stylists for hair stylists, Enjoy believes in a “no gimmicks” approach to their products while understanding that they must continue to “evolve or die.”  Don’t let their simple, no nonsense message fool you to believe their products are simple or basic, they’re anything but!  Enjoy has made it their mission to deliver innovative products that deliver phenomenal results.  What their no-nonsense philosophy means to us= a collection of pretty amazing products to use at home! 

And, do we ever love them.  As it seems we’re not alone, they are the chosen line of MTV alum, Whitney Port, who not only uses them herself but has converted her mom and sisters into the Enjoy fan club.  In her blog, she mentions her favorite hair products are “ENJOY Sulfate Free Luxury Shampoo and Conditioner.” 

Oh, Whitney- what great taste you have.  The Luxury Shampoo and Conditioner top our list of all-time favorite Enjoy products as well!  Not only are these two Luxury products super moisturizing and help to eliminate frizz, the shampoo provides a rich lather even though it’s sulfate free (for anyone that has used other sulfate free shampoos you know that this is a pretty amazing feat).  Due to the richness, all the fine-haired guys and gals out there may find it’s a little too heavy- but other than that, we can’t find any other faults.  You can try Enjoy Luxury Shampoo and Conditioner for yourself!  Retail price starts at $23.95 for the Luxury Shampoo and $26.95 for the Conditioner.  Click here to purchase.

What are our other top picks?  Enjoy Texture Cream (retails for $17.95) and Enjoy Straightener (retails for $20.95).  Here’s what Total Beauty Experience Hair Care Expert, Andi Chandler, has to say about the two:

“What’s great about Enjoy Texture Cream is that you’re able to create nice definition (great “piecey-ness”) and achieve a firm hold that is able to stay pliable- it really is the best of both worlds.  Get the defined, piece-y style you desire without having it be poke-your-eye-out-stiff!” 

“What I love most about Enjoy Straightener is that it’s a time-saver!  Apply it to damp hair, then blow dry- not only is there no product residue but you’ll get a great smooth, straight style (just from the blow dryer) which means, if you follow with a flat iron, you spend way less time using it… so you can go and get on with your day a little sooner!”

Check out the entire line of Enjoy hair care products online, CLICK HERE

or stop in 2929 Arden Way, Sacramento to see them in person! 

Remember, all month long ENJOY hair products are 15% off in store!

Known for their outrageously bright, modern packaging and light-hearted, catchy product names like “Dirty Secret” Dry Shampoo and “One Curl at a Time” Curl Serum, TIGI has now re-launched their full line of cosmetics.  It only takes a moment to see that their makeup is “pure TIGI” and follows their philosophy of providing beautiful, long-lasting products that are always versatile and fun.   Offering tons of shades, from great neutrals to the boldest brights, rest assured you will have no problem finishing off your entire look and easily transitioning from day to night… in a snap.  

Though we just received the products, of course we couldn’t help but dive right in!  Already we’ve found some standouts in the line… here are our Top 3 picks:

#3 Pick: Crème Eye Shadows and Eye Shadow bases: great colors, consistency, and the best part…. has to be the wear-ability (super longwearing) especially when you pair the Eye Shadow base under the Eye Shadow.

#2 Pick: Our Makeup Artists “love, love, love all of the TIGI Lipsticks!”  Why, you ask?  2 reasons: they’re heavily pigmented (with superb shades) and happen to be super moisturizing. 

#1 Pick: the Liquid Enhancer.  Turn any powder Eye Shadow into a crème!  It’s super easy to use and it really intensifies the pigment- meaning that you’ll get a ton of versatility out of your shadows; you’ll be able to change the color/shade depending on your mood.  Seriously, this is a must-have, “don’t leave the store without it” product.  Check it out in below…

Here is Lush Eye Shadow Quad.  We’ll focus on the fabulous turquoise shade:

 … Who knew it was so easy to get 3 different looks from 1 Eye Shadow?!?  

So, how’d we do it?

• Top: Just add Liquid Enhancer and presto… You now have a creamy, richly-pigmented color (which added more iridescence to the turquoise shadow and highlighted the green-gold tones).  Depending on the brush you use, it can be an eye shadow, eye liner, or both!   

• Middle: Nothing added.  This is the true Eye Shadow color applied directly on the skin.  On its own it’s definitely a nice color, though less bold…  You can definitely see it looks sheer, somewhat subdued, and less saturated (versus adding Liquid Enhancer).

• Bottom: Eye Shadow base applied prior to Turquoise Eye Shadow.  Talk about taking the color to the next level!  An application of Eye Shadow base supercharged this Turquoise Shadow, intensifying the blue color and making the pigment “more true.”  Additional pluses: you’ll get a longer wear and less creasing from your shadow!  

So, there you have it, our current Top 3 picks from the new TIGI Cosmetics, come in and check out the entire line for yourself… you won’t be disappointed!  Plus, now until Friday you’ll receive 15% off all TIGI Cosmetics at Total Beauty Experience… Don’t Miss out!

This just in: more summer PAPAYA! art items have arrived at TBE and we are LOVING  them!  Their collection of stationery and gift items, described as “urban boho chic meets art as inspiration” is beautifully unusual; incorporating imagery that is bold and feminine, with a well-worn, vintage-y feel and has little bits of inspiration sprinkled in… 

Founded in 2003 by mother and daughter team, Gina & Anahata Katkin, PAPAYA! started with 20 blank greeting cards (designed in their Southern California dining room) and now… my oh my, how they’ve grown.  With passion, determination, the credo of “Creative Abandon,” and the promise of creating only things they loved, the PAPAYA! brand now showcases a collection of items that can be found all over the world. 

If you’re looking to buy a unique gift, one that has summer written all over it, check out the complete collection of PAPAYA! items that include: journals, notebooks, water bottles, accessory bags, totes, stationery, magnets, and more… at Total Beauty Experience.

Typically used once or twice a week, these shampoos remove buildup- whether it’s from hard water, or mineral deposits, or hair care/styling products… be assured whatever excess clings to your strands (often going unnoticed) will be rinsed cleanly away. 

Debbie McCain, owner of Total Beauty Experience, has been a fan of Clarifying Shampoos for years and says, “Using a Clarifying Shampoo once a week on your hair is similar to using an exfoliant on your face; removing the buildup gives you that fresh, “squeaky” clean feel… you have added shine, body, and your hair products actually work better.”

In case you have color-treated hair, no worry- most Clarifying Shampoos are safe for you to use and won’t fade your color.  In fact, here’s a little secret: use a Clarifying Shampoo a few days in a row before your next color application.  Your color will last longer!  Andi Chandler, one of Total Beauty Experience’s hair care experts, prolongs her red hue by doing just that.  She says, “After the frustration of seeing my color fade way too soon, I found that if I use a Clarifying Shampoo for 2-3 days before (coloring it) my red tones last much longer, looking more vibrant and healthy.”

So many to choose from, but here are a few of our favorites:

• CLEAN CANVAS by ClayPac: this little bottle is magic and currently ranks #1 on our list.  (Retails for $6.95 at Total Beauty Experience)

• Pureology PURIFY: great for color-treated hair, this product is a hero in the Pureology family. (Retails for $26.50 at Total Beauty Experience)

• Kenra CLARIFYING Shampoo: this is a great, gentle Clarifier- you can use this more often with no harsh effects.  (Retails for $11.95 at Total Beauty Experience)

• Paul Mitchell SHAMPOO 3: this is definitely a top customer pick and starting at just $8.95 you won’t break the bank! 

Find all of these Clarifying Shampoos and more at Total Beauty Experience!

This Valentine’s Day, we can’t resist Tokyo Milk’s ‘Objects of Desire’ scents like Dead Sexy, Let Them Eat Cake, & French Kiss … and we’re betting you couldn’t either.  Designer Margot Elena has created masterpieces that are as aesthetically appealing as they are wonderfully, uncommonly fragrant.  Look no further, your new favorite is here.  Trust us.

It’s official, we heart the Balm cosmetics.  Seriously, if you haven’t heard of them stop in to meet some of the girls, like Racy Kacy, Curvy Cami, and Mischievous Marissa… just three of the Shady Lady sexy, mineral, shimmering shadows.  And that ‘must-have’ for Feb 14, would have to be Read My Lips (lipstick) in Wanted (the perfect strawberry red).  With Vitamins A & E, jojoba oil, and a vanilla-mint flavor… what are you waiting for?  Pucker up, baby.

Give your man the gift of healthy skin!  Treat him to the best shaving products around, from top brands like Dermalogica, The Art of Shaving, and Yonka.  Sayonara razor burn, dryness, and redness.  Hello smooth, soft skin.  Packed with good-for-your-skin ingredients, unlike many men’s grooming products that contain irritants, these products create the perfect excuse to snuggle up and get a little closer.

Love is in the air… or are those the fragrant notes of Illume ‘His’ & ‘Hers’ candles?  This exclusive Valentine’s collection includes a 65 Hours of Love jar candle (for endless pleasure) and Quickies (the perfect on-the-go votive).  You’ll find a perfect mix of scents like: Tahitian Vanilla, Spun Sugar, and just a hint of Coconut Cream in ‘Hers’ (called Affection) while ‘His’ (called Seduction) blends Exotic Spices, Precious Woods, and Rich White Musk into an aromatic delight.  Honestly, they had us at the names alone, the beautiful candles and great scents are just icing on the cake.

Looking to set the mood?  Say no more.  Romance the night away with gifts for couples from Kama Sutra.  We suggest The Lover’s Paintbox, Cupid’s Collection, or Oils of Love.  Caution: these sensual gifts from Kama Sutra may raise the temperature in your bedroom.

When it comes to choosing a Valentine’s gift, if you’re looking for something sophisticated and unique or fun and eclectic… you can’t go wrong with jewlery.  Find unique, handmade, and vintage-inspired pieces from La Vie Parisienne, NuArt, Beyond Words, Jessica Elliot, and many more.

Okay Singles, get ready to join the hottest new trend in dating- and get flipped!  FlipMe dating cards are catching rave reviews in the press as metropolitan Singles across the nation are putting them to good use!  Never miss a connection again.  C’mon, get a set.  And give fate a chance.

Keep your skin youthful while maintaining a summer glow all year long. 

Check out some of our sunless tanning products and visit our store for more!

Eco Fashions uses recycled candy wrappers, newspapers and magazines to make a collection of uniquely crafted purses, handbags, and clutches. Our handmade specialty line of Eco handbags are stylish, fun, durable and green.

Get your hands on one of these handbags at Total Beauty Experience!