
It’s beauty content exclusive to Long Island, from must-visit hair salons to innovative skin treatments at a spa near you. You’ll also find the latest news on trends and products. Plus, tips, tricks, and recommendations coming straight from Long Island-based beauty pros.
I Tried It: Exomind
Balanced Health & Wellness is one of the first medspas on Long Island to carry Exomind, a new, noninvasive, FDA-approved treatment for depression, anxiety, brain fog, and more.
Now Trending: Butter Yellow Nails
Butter yellow is the shade of the moment. It’s been spotted everywhere from red carpets to the LI Beauty Scene. Check out some local yellow inspo.
Inside Alice Khalkad’s House of Skin: Where Results-Driven Skincare Meets Luxury
Home of the Triple Threat Treatment, Alice Khalkad’s House of Skin in Roslyn is a results-driven facial studio that redefines medical aesthetics on Long Island.
Meet Miss Long Island
The recently crowned Miss Long Island shares how she found inner strength and healing through pageantry—and now she’s spreading hope across Long Island.
TrendSPOTTING
Spotted on Long Island! Anything polka dot print is the must-wear trend this season. Here’s where to find it locally.
Keeping Wellness in Balance
Balanced Health & Wellness, under the direction of husband-and-wife team Matthew Rutman, MD, and Neeta Mitchell, RN, takes a functional, whole-body approach to longevity and well-being.
Long Island: Meet Your 2025 Teen Queen!
The recently crowned Miss Long Island Teen shares how she gained the confidence to try something new and instills that strength in other girls across Long Island.
Beauty, Hormones, and the O-Shot: A Modern Take on Perimenopause Care
Linda Mashkabov, FNP-C, CEO and owner of The Beauty Cellar in New Hyde Park, tells us why the medspa goes way beyond Botox, offering women cutting-edge tools for thriving through hormonal shifts.
How To Maximize Your Curls
Now more than ever, women are embracing their luscious, multidimensional, natural curls. Local curly hair pros tell us how.
Spring Trend: Watercolor Floral Nails
Whimsical and ethereal watercolor floral nails are trending, says celebrity nail expert and advisory board member Pattie Yankee. See who is doing it on the Long Island beauty scene.
11 Floral Nail Ideas for Spring
Floral nails are in full bloom on the Long Island beauty scenes. Check out our handpicked selection.
Announcing the Inaugural HERALD Health & Beauty Awards of Long Island
This July, HERALD will celebrate excellence in the health, wellness, and beauty industries with its inaugural Health & Beauty Awards.
Why Are So Many Women Taking Creatine?
Social media is abuzz with posts from women singing the praises of this supplement for improving muscle tone, helping with sleep, and reducing brain fog. Does it work? See what science says about this popular compound.
Q: “Can Braces Make Me Look Younger?”
Michael Abrams, DDS, an orthodontist and periodontist at Manhasset Dental Arts, explains how correcting misaligned teeth can visually reverse the hands of time.
Celebrate the Beauty of Giving
The 8th annual Long Island Beauty Ball will be held on April 28th at Flowerfield Celebrations. Get all the details here.
The Undetectable Era on Long Island
Meredith Vandegrift, MD, a plastic surgeon in Huntington, explains the undetectable era of aesthetics. Spoiler alert: natural-looking results.
6 Ways to Make Your Fragrance Last Longer
If your fragrance wears off shortly after you spritz it, check out these six simple tips that will help you get more out of your scent.
5 Must-Try Tips from Social Media Pros
Massive followings, brand collabs, and paid partnerships: Find out how these beauty pros found social media success.
6 Winter Skin Tips from Long Island Estheticians
Cold temps, dry air, and indoor heating lead to dehydrated, dull skin. Long Island estheticians share their best hydrating and skin-protecting tips to get through the rest of the season.
Now Trending: Brown Mascara
Brown mascara is having a moment. Find out why we love the look and the best chocolate and espresso formulas to try.

