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Nicole Pearl
This beauty writer shares how she gets a natural glow.
Writer Nicole Pearl says that "beauty shouldn't be a b*tch," which is why she only covers the best of the best on her website, The Beauty Girl--and has become Chicago's first choice for big beauty events, TV appearances and private consultations. Her favorite ways to get gorgeous:
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Move it.
"I've been dancing my whole life, and a really good hip-hop class is my sanctuary."
Nicole recommends Lou Conte Dance Studio, 1147 W. Jackson, (312) 850-9766, MAP -
Go veg.
"I'm not vegetarian, but I do eat vegetarian a lot because I like the way it makes me feel. I recently discovered this great place on Milwaukee called Avocado Café. They have great salads and wraps and a really nice vibe."
1913 N. Milwaukee Ave., (773) 442-2333, MAP -
Watch your back.
"I never experienced anything like Gua Sha before. I felt like it cleared the pathways and was a really healing practice. But when you leave, it's almost like your entire back is filled with red tattoos. If you're going to the beach the next day, that's not the time to do it!"
Try it at Exhale Spa, 945 N. State St., (312) 753-7500, MAP -
Detox your digits.
"I love Karyn's Raw for food, but they also have a little spa in the back that a lot of people don't know about. You get a mini oxygen treatment during your manicure and they make the hand scrub right in front of you. If you're into natural treatments, it's a nice place to go."
Karyn's Inner Beauty Center, 1901 N. Halsted St., (312) 255-1590, MAP -
Learn from the expert.
Book a personal consultation or a Beauty Girl party with Nicole and receive a free 30-minute True Facial or massage at Exhale Spa (a $90 value). Get the details here.


