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My Best Beauty Buys of 2016

Jan 3, 2017 | scoop team

This year was over the top for the beauty world.  The new technology, serums, potions and lotions make me jump out of bed in the morning.  Ok, well maybe after my coffee.  For those of you who don’t know, I have been immersed in beauty since my teenage years, and I still get giddy reading the top beauty […]



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There’s Still Time to Get Pretty for the Holidays with These Products & Treatments

Nov 11, 2016 | scoop team

The holidays are coming, and with them the traditional slew of parties, outings and family photographs — but the stress brought on by the holidays (and maybe those same family members) can wreak havoc on your skin. Fortunately we have you covered with simple treatments that will keep you looking your best for the “most wonderful […]


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Your Health: We Get The Scoop on Supplements.

Nov 10, 2016 | scoop team

The shelves of beauty stores, health food shops and even the grocery store are full of supplements that promise to improve your health, trim your waist and more. But which of these are worth the money, and which are all hype? We asked dietician and bodybuilder Aaron Chacon from EVOLVE Medial Associates to help us sort […]


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Here are the Best Spas Within Driving Distance of Charlotte

Nov 10, 2016 | scoop team

This time of year can get a little crazy with all the hustle and bustle of the holidays and we end up doing something for everyone on our list but ourselves. So why not take a day, grab your girlfriends and head to a nearby spa for a little pampering? We did the work to […]


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A Fall Fragrance Update: What’s New & Spicy Now.

Nov 1, 2016 | scoop team

The Sweet Smell of Fall One of my first jobs in high school was a ‘spritzer chick.’  Yep, that’s code for one of those girls that passes out the scented paper with the newest perfume and tries to get you hooked.  Little did I know that I would be immersed in the beauty world 20 years later […]


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Check out These Great Treatment Specials at the Cosmetic Center of Lake Norman

Oct 11, 2016 | scoop team

If the scariest thing about October is how your skin looks after our beautiful lake-life summer, you need to check out the monthly specials at Cosmetic Center of Lake Norman. Located in Huntersville, this skincare center offers laser treatments, medical facials and injectables all performed by certified registered nurses. A division of Charlotte Radiology, the center also […]


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Winners every Half Hour at The Beauty Bash at Hunstad Kortesis. Over $7,000 in Giveaways.

Oct 8, 2016 | scoop team

Have you RSVP’d for the Hunstad Kortesis Beauty Bash taking place this Friday, October 14 in SouthPark and this Saturday, October 15 in Huntersville? Every year Hunstad Kortesis Plastic Surgery + MedSpa celebrates its anniversary with a fabulous event complete with major discounts, giveaways, live demos, wine, treats, free consultations, and conversations with the doctors. The party […]


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Start Planning Now. The Hunstad Kortesis October Beauty Bash Offers Amazing Savings PLUS a Chance to Give Back

Sep 16, 2016 | scoop team

You’re invited to the 6th Annual Hunstad Kortesis Beauty Bash on Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October 15. Every year the doctors and staff at Hunstad Kortesis Plastic Surgery + MedSpa celebrate their anniversary with a fabulous event for all their patients, followers, friends and fans, complete with wine, treats, free consultations, conversations with the […]


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Summer Beauty Deals for #scoopTheLake Readers

Jun 28, 2016 | scoop team

Summer may be the season for relaxing, but summer beauty routines are anything but that. You just want to throw on that new sundress and hit the pool – until you realize you’re not quite ready.  If you want to look like you just came back from Cabo instead of looking like you’ve spent the week in your office, read […]


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Travel Bag Beauty Update: Luxe Brands with Good Travel Sizes.

May 24, 2016 | scoop team

The lines start here. Even the TSA pre-check lines are interminable on busy weekends, and school is not even out. I always carry on and then check at the gate, why pay the extra baggage fees? (Trust me, I know the fact that we all do this now has stretched TSA to the max, since […]


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How to Treat Dry Winter Skin

Feb 16, 2016 | scoop team

Cold, dry weather wreaks havoc on our skin, which can become itchy and feel uncomfortably tight during winter months.  Here’s how to combat the common winter problems that plague us year after year: Cracked lips: The perfect storm of dry winter air and your lips’ paucity of oil glands can wreak havoc on your lips in the chilly months. […]


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