Paris Voice recommended web sites March 2001

In the early days of Internet shopping, men prevailed. The best-selling products were computers, software and high tech gizmos. You know, guy stuff... Over the past year and a half, the Web has developed a more feminine side. Many sites target women with beauty products, makeup and lots of advice on how to get the hottest look on the planet. Whether you’re shopping for a special hard-to-find item or simply in search of a better way to wear your hair and apply your makeup, anyone of the sites listed below can help you look and feel a million dollars.

1001beautysecrets.com
A very versatile site, this is both an e-store and a webzine. Here, you can purchase wholesome British brands like Crabtree & Evelyn, Caswell & Massey, “Thymes Limited,” and “Fruits and Passion.” A separate page lists eau de toilettes, lotions, soaps, moisturizers, essential oils and more. There are articles on beauty, fitness and nutrition as well as acupuncture, herbology, homeopathy, aromatherapy and holistic treatments. There’s an “Alternative Health” page with herbal recipes and advice on longevity, while other pages steer you toward fitness info and books.
beautyandsoul.com
For Black American expats, one of the most difficult things about living in Paris is finding cosmetics for darker skins. This site claims to be the world’s ultimate online boutique for minority haircare, beauty products and hosiery. More family-oriented than most, it sells major brands: relaxers, shampoo, masks, braid and weave products, as well as entire lines of cosmetics. Hot combs and irons... Men can purchase shaving cream and haircare products, with specially formulated options for children. The minimum order is $12, but they ship worldwide. In addition to the “store” there’s lots of helpful hair, beauty and fitness advice at their “Mojo Salons,” along with “Quotes for Living.” For instance, one of Eartha Kitt’s: “I must use the manure that has been thrown on me, to fertilize myself and grow from seed again.”
fb.women.com
Here, there’s lots of advice on the latest products on the market to keep you looking your “fb” (fabulous best). “Ask the Fashion Department” for advice on building a new wardrobe or makeup tips for a fresh new look. There’s a question & answer section for beauty matters, hair problems as well as total makeovers. You’ll also have access to excerpts from articles published in Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire and Good Housekeeping, among others. And, be sure to check out their “virtual health spa,” their “virtual closet,” and more.
beautynet.com
The virtual salon for beauty, fitness and style. Here, you can share beauty tips and get online feedback, consult articles by beauty experts, and look at photos of the latest hair-styling trends. There’s lots of further advice for tanning, nail, hand and footcare. And even an article on caring for one’s breasts to acquire a better looking décolletage.




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				Cyber Sitings by Carol Mongo Beauty and the Internet beast… In the early days of Internet shopping, men prevailed. The best-selling products were computers, software and high tech gizmos. You know, guy stuff... Over the past year and a half, the Web has developed a more feminine side. Many sites target women with beauty products, makeup and lots of advice on how to get the hottest look on the planet. Whether you’re shopping for a special hard-to-find item or simply in search of a better way to wear your hair and apply your makeup, anyone of the sites listed below can help you look and feel a million dollars. 1001beautysecrets.com A very versatile site, this is both an e-store and a webzine. Here, you can purchase wholesome British brands like Crabtree & Evelyn, Caswell & Massey, “Thymes Limited,” and “Fruits and Passion.” A separate page lists eau de toilettes, lotions, soaps, moisturizers, essential oils and more. There are articles on beauty, fitness and nutrition as well as acupuncture, herbology, homeopathy, aromatherapy and holistic treatments. There’s an “Alternative Health” page with herbal recipes and advice on longevity, while other pages steer you toward fitness info and books. beautyandsoul.com For Black American expats, one of the most difficult things about living in Paris is finding cosmetics for darker skins. This site claims to be the world’s ultimate online boutique for minority haircare, beauty products and hosiery. More family-oriented than most, it sells major brands: relaxers, shampoo, masks, braid and weave products, as well as entire lines of cosmetics. Hot combs and irons... Men can purchase shaving cream and haircare products, with specially formulated options for children. The minimum order is $12, but they ship worldwide. In addition to the “store” there’s lots of helpful hair, beauty and fitness advice at their “Mojo Salons,” along with “Quotes for Living.” For instance, one of Eartha Kitt’s: “I must use the manure that has been thrown on me, to fertilize myself and grow from seed again.” fb.women.com Here, there’s lots of advice on the latest products on the market to keep you looking your “fb” (fabulous best). “Ask the Fashion Department” for advice on building a new wardrobe or makeup tips for a fresh new look. There’s a question & answer section for beauty matters, hair problems as well as total makeovers. You’ll also have access to excerpts from articles published in Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire and Good Housekeeping, among others. And, be sure to check out their “virtual health spa,” their “virtual closet,” and more. beautynet.com The virtual salon for beauty, fitness and style. Here, you can share beauty tips and get online feedback, consult articles by beauty experts, and look at photos of the latest hair-styling trends. There’s lots of further advice for tanning, nail, hand and footcare. And even an article on caring for one’s breasts to acquire a better looking décolletage.