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Pantry Makeover Part 2: Hair, Face and Smile

By: Melissa Federico, LE and Beauty and Fashion Writer Last time, I shared some ways to pamper yourself with at-home body scrubs and manicures. This time, I want to finish the list with more trendy DIY treatments to keep your face glowing, a water-mask for shiny hair, and a spicy way to brighten your smile–

Reading the Label: Ingridients to know to defeat Dark Circles

By: Melissa Federico, LE and Beauty and Fashion Writer If the current situation occurring around the world has you a bit stressed out, it’s totally understandable. Self-care is as important as ever, and can be a useful distraction.  Whether you’re feeling under the weather, or you’re just not getting enough rest in the mad rush

Nail Recovery Guide: Achieve Longer and Stronger Natural Nails

By: Sarah Federico, Beauty and Lifestyle Writer Brighten up they said. And so, we did. A refreshing pop of color: check. Cold weather season saw our nails painted, polished– and in some cases– extended well beyond their natural lengths. Having polished tips made us feel pulled together, and provided some much-needed respite from winter’s dull

(3 Products to Help You) Get Your Pre-90’s Brows Back

By: Melissa Federico, LE and Beauty and Fashion Writer Growing up in the 90s, my eyebrows were victim of the pencil-thin brow-trend, fast-forward into the 21st century, and now it’s all about youthful, thick brows. Would I be stuck mourning the loss of my former shape and have over-plucked lines framing my face forever? As

Study Abroad with ZGAT: Federico Advanced in Croatia

By: Sarah Federico Beauty and Lifestyle Writer The streets are lined with cobblestones, the building’s walls are spray-painted in vivid hues resulting in a city full of masterpieces. Coffee shops are abundant, and beer is less than two dollars a pint; the people are friendly. This is the idyllic city of Zagreb, Croatia. In September 2019,

Kellie Swallow’s “Intuitive Skincare”

By: Melissa Federico, Licensed Esthetician and Beauty and Fashion writer Kellie Swallow, LE and permanent makeup artist started her esthetics journey in 2008. She enrolled in Federico as a way to help family, but ended up falling in love with the industry. Wanting to stay connected to the industry she became an Esthetics educator for