Eva Scrivo owns the salon I go to. Because she's one of those famous New York hairstylists with huge albums full of press clippings from Vogue, Elle, Allure, Harper's Bazaar, etc., and because she's Martha Stewart's hairstylist and has done Hillary's hair, I was always in awe of and slightly intimidated by her. When I first went to the salon, I'd whisper to Antonio, my stylist, "Oooooh, is Eva here?"

Turns out, she's utterly approachable, she knows a ton about makeup and she's got an most amazing thick mane of hair (I'll have to find out her secrets). Who knew she could also write? When I discovered she had a blog on her Website chock full of useful beauty tips and videos, I asked Eva if I could share some with you. Here's a few of my favorites:

Eva Scrivo's video on how to blowout hair. (Perfect if you are blowing out a friend or family member's hair).

Eva Scrivo on how to revive the blowout: Mist hair with water or a styling spray along the hairline, at the crown and on the bangs then blowdry hair. By applying heat, you will reactivate the product that is already in your hair.

Eva Scrivo on healthy teeth and gums: Mix one part hydrogen peroxide with two parts water and swish around in your mouth for 30 seconds after brushing. Eva got this tip from her hygienist, tried it for six months and her dentist was amazed at how white her teeth were and how healthy her gums were.

Photo: Eva Scrivo of NY's Eva Scrivo Salon

Yesterday, Antonio at Eva Scrivo Salon gave me a sleek bob ala Reese Witherspoon with a bit of Katie Holmes thrown in. I'd been flirting with the idea of a bob for a year or so but never got one because some dated part of me wanted to hang onto my long hair until I was 50, and then just as I was ready to take the plunge, Antonio wrote an article for me, entitled "Is the Bob Out?" the first paragraph of which contained this sentence: "the bob cut has come and gone."

But I really, really wanted a bob. I wanted to feel "fierce" (Antonio's word) and I knew a sleek bob hitting me right at my chin would be flattering to my face. Anna Wintour of Vogue had had hers for years, why couldn't I?

To my relief, Antonio agreed, adding that only really bad, super stacked in the back bobs are out. He could give me a bog verging on a shag. We looked at each other and decided at the same time to cut it all off.

At one point my friend James Abel showed up and was thrilled we'd decided on a bob ("I've been telling you to go short for years," he told me). Towards the end of the cut, Eva Scrivo, the owner of the salon who is famous for styling Martha Stewart and Hillary Clinton's hair, came over and we had little party as Antonio snipped away. Eva told us I had the perfect face for a bob (blush) and that women with fine-boned features look great with short hair.

Check out Antonio's blog and Eva's new blog.

I love this quote I saw in Glamour Magazine recently:

“Wearing foundation to cover up freckles. That’s like camouflaging a cute butt.” —Geoffrey Walter, 26, New York City

I have to agree with this guy. Freckles are adorable.

You're wondering what the heck I'm talking about. I'm talking about your face. My face. Our faces. Dewy and moist skin looks youthful, whereas a heavy mask of foundation, concealer and powder is aging. Slathering on moisturizer under your foundation helps the product go on more smoothly, but it also helps plump skin and keeps the foundation from settling into fine lines and wrinkles. Some tips:

1. More moisturizer, less foundation.

2. Dewy is good, but oily is bad. Skip the powder and try blotting papers instead.

3. Try a moisturizer with sunscreen so you get the moisture AND the sun protection.

4. Cover undereye circles and rosacea with concealer, then skip the foundation. Concealer is great for spot checks and evens out skin tone, whereas foundation on the entire face can be too heavy. Can't skip the foundation? Consider applying only to the areas most needed, along the nose, on the chin and on the nose.

5. Spritz face with a water mister (Evian works well) at work or other places where the air is dry from furnaces.