Mary is a third-generation cosmetologist with a specialty of all natural nail care. She is constantly looking for new beauty tips to pass on in her bi-weekly column, All That Zazz which appears in the Post-Gazette, "The Italian-American Voice of Massachusetts," published in Boston's historic North End neighborhood. Prior columns are also available by clicking here.

She is currently taking private appointments, call for a consultation.

Mary also looks out for high-quality natural beauty care products not generally available in the local shops and offers them on her website. One such product is Kosmea all natural rose hip oil products from Australia.

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Mary DiZazzo writes All That Zazz a health and beauty culture column for the Post-Gazette the English language Italian American newspaper for Massachusetts.

BEAUTY CULTURE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Hair, Face, and Make-up

  1. Feed Your Face Inside and Out! May 17, 2013
  2. Simple Cleansing is not Enough! April 19, 2013
  3. B & B Cream Takes Care of it All! September 21, 2012
  4. To Curl or not to Curl-that is the Question! September 7, 2012
  5. Vidal Sassoon; Architect of Hair 1928-2012! June 1, 2012
  6. Makeup Tricks To Look Younger -- We All Need Them! April 20, 2012
  7. The Vanity of It All January 27, 2012
  8. The Pumpkin-not just for Halloween/Thanksgiving! October 7, 2011
  9. I’d love to kiss you but I just washed my hair! June 17, 2011
  10. Jeepers, Creepers, Where'd You Get Those Eyes April 8, 2011
  11. Condition your eyelashes, not only your hair August 27, 2010
  12. GETTING THE KINKS OUT" with “The Coppola Keratin Straightening System" at ACOTE Salon September 25, 2009
  13. HAIRSPRAY—not the play! November 21, 2008
  14. “Mineral Makeup” – What is it exactly? June 20, 2008
  15. “When you're getting a facial don't forget your décolleté"! April 25, 2008
  16. Airbrush Makeup February 15, 2008
  17. Brush Up December 7, 2007
  18. Wash and Wear Hair and Paul Mitchell Started it All September 28, 2007
  19. I'd Like to Kiss Ya, but I Just Washed My Hair July 20, 2007
  20. Is It Natural or Out of a Bottle July 6, 2007
  21. Eyelash Flirt March 30, 2007
  22. Lipstick December 22, 2006
  23. Make-up and Friends September 29, 2006
  24. Mascara Yesterday and Now August 4, 2006
  25. Make-up Tips for the Mature Woman (Part 1) June 9, 2006
    Make-up Tips for the Mature Woman (Part 2) June 23, 2006
  26. What's in Your Cosmetics April 28, 2006
  27. Olive Oil Beauty Treat April 14, 2006
  28. Food on Your Face November 25, 2005)
  29. It's Not a Mole, It's a Beauty Mark October 28, 2005
  30. Lou Martin Beauty Salon February 4, 2005
  31. Tooth Whitening November 26, 2004
  32. The Shape of Eyebrows - Design or Disaster? May 8, 2009
  33. Eyebrow Threading June 25, 2004
  34. Make-up by Kevyn Aucoin May 28, 2004
  35. Wigs March 19, 2004

Hand and Foot Care

  1. Breathable Nail Polish! March 8, 2013
  2. The Pedicure in all its Glory! February 22, 2013
  3. Base Coat and Top Coat -- the Absolute Bread in the Nail Polish Sandwich July 13, 2012
  4. Get SHELLAC-ed and Stay Chip Free for up to 2 Weeks! October 21, 2011
  5. Give Yourself “HAPPY FEET”—and that’s not all! August 12, 2011
  6. REIKI—“Universal Energy”Part 2 June 4, 2010
  7. A Healing Three-Part Series : Foot Reflexology: A Bit of Heaven on Beacon Hill May 7, 2010
  8. Achilles should have known the importance of protecting your HEELS! February 26, 2010
  9. Aging Hands—try SCLEROTHERAPY October 23, 2009
  10. Beauty And Culture—To Make You Feel Good October 9, 2009
  11. Almond Oil- Nourishment for your Skin May 22, 2009
  12. Fish Is For Friday’s! April 10, 2009
  13. Old Rule/New Rule March 13, 2009
  14. It’s All About Color This Fall 2008 August 29, 2008
  15. Global Nail Superstitions (Part 2) September 12, 2008
  16. Global Nail Superstitions—“Do you believe?” (Part 1) August 15, 2008
  17. A French Toast May 9, 2008
  18. It Isn’t Just a Manicure, It’s Hand Reflexology February 29, 2008
  19. Fascinating Fingernail Facts (Part II) November 23, 2007
  20. Fascinating Fingernail Facts (Part I) November 9, 2007
  21. Nails in the Limelight (A nails in entertainment timeline) August 3, 2007
  22. Natural Nailcare January 19, 2007
  23. Black Satin Nail Polish October 27, 2006
  24. Olive Oil Beauty Treat April 14, 2006
  25. Tea Spa Party January 20, 2006
  26. A Short History of Fingers July 8, 2005
  27. Manicures April 30, 2004
  28. OPI Nail Products October 31, 2003
  29. Foot Care Products October 3, 2003
  30. Hand and Nail Care August 22, 2003

Body and Skin Care

  1. Essential Oils Can Make Your Day June 29, 2012
  2. Soften Up! March 9, 2012
  3. Burning Topic-New FDA Rules on Labeling Sunscreen July 15, 2011
  4. Aromas from the Garden are Healing July 1, 2011
  5. Keep Yourself Cool, Soft and Protected For Christmas December 3, 2010
  6. After Summer "KOSMEA" and Always! Skin as Nature intended! September 10, 2010
  7. Spa Food For Your Body, 2010 July 30, 2010
  8. Beauty is Health March 26, 2010
  9. OATS—Not just for horses! January 29, 2010
  10. ALOE VERA, "true aloe" August 14, 2009
  11. Mother Earth presents Volcanic Clay Beautifully! March 27, 2009
  12. A Massage Story January 30, 2009
  13. SEAWEED—good on your skin! November 7, 2008
  14. Beauty by the Seashore: Dead Sea Salts and Seaweed October 24, 2008
  15. Sunscreen--Made in the Shade June 8, 2007
  16. Powder It Up November 3, 2006
  17. Olive Oil Beauty Treat April 14, 2006
  18. Plastic Surgery October 29, 2004
  19. Tattoos October 1, 2004
  20. Tanning August 6, 2004
  21. Soap March 5, 2004
  22. Bath Products September 19, 2003 and September 11, 2009

HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

Diet and Food

  1. The Acai Berry -have you tried it? August 26, 2011
  2. An Evening of Wine and Chocolate -- Drink it and Eat it, Stay Healthy and Beautiful March 11, 2011
  3. Ginseng—use it and keep young! August 13, 2010
  4. "Azulene-a chamomile extract to sooth and heal!" April 23, 2010
  5. OATS—Not just for horses! January 29, 2010
  6. GRAPEFRUIT-Good for your body inside and out! July 3, 2009
  7. Use Your H2O and Glow January 5, 2007
  8. Chocolate: Never Enough! February 17, 2006
  9. Tea April 16, 2004
  10. Diet January 9, 2004
  11. Juicing December 26, 2003

Spas, Health Clubs, and Wellness

  1. SOY-Use it Inside and Out! September 24, 2010
  2. A Chocolate Spa: Yum, Yum September 14, 2007
  3. Emerge Day Spa July 21, 2006
  4. Dahn Yoga January 6, 2006
  5. Humor and Health September 2, 2005
  6. Massage at Boston Sports Clubs August 19, 2005
  7. Looking Good When You're Feeling Bad March 4, 2005
  8. Oxygen Bars August 20, 2004
  9. Napping July 9, 2004 and April 24, 2009
  10. Homeopathy February 20, 2004
  11. Paula Pirrello for Micro-dermabrasion January 23, 2004
  12. Exercise January 9, 2004

Youth and Aging

  1. Use It or Lose It Feel Good Beauty Tips! August 24, 2012
  2. How Not to Look Old: A New Book by Charla Krupp February 1, 2008
  3. Make-up Tips for the Mature Woman (Part 1) June 9, 2006
    Make-up Tips for the Mature Woman (Part 2) June 23, 2006
  4. Numbers --Not Your Age May 26, 2006
  5. Fountain of Youth January 23, 2004

SHOPPING AND SPECIFIC PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS

Kosmea Rose Hip Oil Products

  1. Be My Valentine -- but wait let me get ready for bed! February 8, 2013
  2. Radiance 24/7 Youth Boost November 16, 2012
  3. Soften Up! March 9, 2012
  4. Kosmea Rose Hip Oil-nature's answer for anti-aging! April 22, 2011
  5. After Summer "KOSMEA" and Always! Skin as Nature intended! September 10, 2010
  6. Healing Power from Natural, Organic Ingredients Promote Skin's Elasticity April 9, 2010
  7. Kosmea’s Rose Will Keep Your Skin Healthy and Nourished April 11, 2008 and July 31, 2009
  8. Kosmea SPF 30+ Moisturizing Lotion October 13, 2006
  9. Kosmea for Healthy Beautiful Skin March 3, 2006
  10. Kosmea: One Perfect Rose February 18, 2005
  11. Kosmea: The Magic of the Rose February 6, 2004
  12. Rose Hip Oil January 23, 2004

LUSH Handmade Soap

  1. Indulge in an Egg-citing Easter from Fabulous Lush! 2013 March 22, 2013
  2. Zazz Says Lush-It-Up for Fall! October 5, 2012
  3. Use It or Lose It Feel Good Beauty Tips! August 24, 2012
  4. Soften Up! March 9, 2012
  5. It’s a LUSH-ious Life! September 23, 2011
  6. Start The New Year Off "LUSH-ously"! January 14, 2011
  7. LUSH Products for the Lips July 16, 2010
  8. Shake Off Winter Blues With LUSH March 12, 2010
  9. "Soaping It Up With Lush" November 20, 2009
  10. LUSH—for the love of sugar and the death of dimples August 28, 2009
  11. LUSH Puts Some “VANILLA” in Your Summer! June 5, 2009
  12. “Have a PURRR-FECT Valentine’s Day” February 13, 2009
  13. Have a Lush-ious Christmas `08 December 19, 2008
  14. New Lush Inventions – Autumn 2008 October 10, 2008
  15. Free Retro LUSH -- Get It While You Can July 18, 2008
  16. Treat Daddy-O to a LUSH-ious Father's Day June 6, 2008
  17. New Products That Work To Make You Feel And Look Great! March 14, 2008
  18. NEW Scentuals from LUSH January 18, 2008
  19. A Spa Day with LUSH August 17, 2007
  20. Be Green With LUSH April 13, 2007
  21. Keep Lovin' It Up With Lush! February 16, 2007
  22. Powder It Up November 3, 2006
  23. Lush Can Solidly Help You Fly September 1, 2006
  24. Get Happy with Lush July 7, 2006
  25. Take the Bunny and Run March 31, 2006
  26. Have a LUSHous Christmas December 9, 2005
  27. Blow out the candles this HOT SUMMER with LUSH July 22, 2005
  28. Happy Mothers' Day with Lush Products April 29, 2005
  29. Are You a LUSHette Yet? March 18, 2005
  30. Lush Products for Christmas December 10, 2004
  31. Lush Products November 14, 2003

Apparel and Accessories

  1. The Art of Manliness February 12, 2010
  2. Sunglasses: A Shady History July 17, 2009
  3. Vintage Clothing at the Dorothy Parker Fest October 14, 2005
  4. First Ladies' Gowns January 7, 2005
  5. Hats September 3, 2004

Other Shopping Tips

  1. An America Scented State of Mind April 5, 2013
  2. Filene's Basement-A Beauty of a Bargain November 30, 2012
  3. Have a Spring Fling 2011 March 25, 2011
  4. Have a PURRR-FECT Valentine’s Day February 13, 2009
  5. Discover Cuccio and you have found Spa Heaven August 1, 2008
  6. New Products That Work To Make You Feel And Look Great! March 14, 2008
  7. Brush Up December 7, 2007
  8. Barneys is Here! March 17, 2006
  9. Dahn Yoga January 6, 2006
  10. Tony Cuccio Cream June 10, 2005
  11. Kabloom Florists May 27, 2005
  12. Lou Martin Beauty Salon February 4, 2005
  13. New England Portrait Photography September 17, 2004
  14. Perricone Cosmeceuticals and Sephora Products at Prudential Mall July 23, 2004
  15. L'Occitane Products December 12, 2003
  16. Sephora Products October 31, 2003
  17. Harnett's Shop September 19, 2003
  18. Benefit Brand Products September 5, 2003

TRAVEL AND VACATION

Travel Tips

  1. My annual "Ready Your Pool/Beach Bag for Summer 2012"! June 15, 2012
  2. What's in Your Beach/Pool Bag? Summer 2011 June 3, 2011
  3. What's In Your Beach Bag? June 19, 2009
  4. The Beach Bag Review May 23, 2008
  5. Lost Luggage: Pack That Carry-on Well! January 21, 2005
  6. Beach Bag Packing List June 11, 2004
  7. Beautify Before You Fly November 28, 2003

Destinations

  1. Hong Kong Beauty Bargain December 23, 2005
  2. American Girl Place, New York City September 30, 2005
  3. Radio City Rockettes December 24, 2004
  4. Provincetown, Massachusetts August 20, 2004
  5. St. Augustine, Florida January 23, 2004
  6. Rome, Italy: Beauty is Truth October 17, 2003
  7. Tinsel Town -- Where Memories are Paved in Gold November 24, 2006
  8. Mr. DeMille, I'm Ready for My Close-up December 8, 2006

BEAUTY CULTURE

Italian heritage

  1. No need to wear makeup when you'll be wearing a mask for Carnevale! February 24, 2012
  2. Once Again “Beauty Knows No Age” with the Golden Age Club May 21, 2010
  3. Family Reunion October 12, 2007
  4. Wash and Wear Hair and Paul Mitchell Started it All September 28, 2007
  5. East Boston Ladies Shine in Their Golden Age May 18, 2007
  6. It's Not a Mole, It's a Beauty Mark October 28, 2005
  7. Viva Santa June 24, 2005
  8. Italian Movie Stars: Olive-skinned Beauties October 15, 2004

Other Beauty Culture Columns

  1. An America Scented State of Mind April 5, 2013
  2. Pretty Is In The Writing January 11, 2013
  3. No New Year's Resolutions Today December 28, 2012
  4. Hollywood The Beautiful! November 2, 2012
  5. Gold And Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend! October 19, 2012
  6. Use It or Lose It Feel Good Beauty Tips! August 24, 2012
  7. Beauty is in the Laughter! Mario Cantone August 10, 2012
  8. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder: A Theatre Weekend in New York City! July 27, 2012
  9. Beautiful Is Burlesque! May 4, 2012
  10. It's a Mad, Mad Men's World! April 6, 2012
  11. A Tale of a Beauty Career March 23, 2012
  12. "The Miss Boston 2012 Pageant" is coming! February 10, 2012
  13. Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend January 13, 2012
  14. A New Year, A New Attitude for 2012 December 30, 2011
  15. It's a Small World December 2, 2011
  16. The Beauty of Etiquette in 2011 – Where Have All Our Manners Gone? November 18, 2011
  17. The Beauty of Freedom September 9, 2011
  18. Town Crier of Provincetown July 29, 2011
  19. Aromas from the Garden are Healing July 1, 2011
  20. “You Look Marvelous Beauty Talk”—Spring 2011 Series May 20, 2011
  21. Miss Boston 2011 has been crowned! February 25, 2011
  22. Gold--It'll Make You Shimmer February 11, 2011
  23. The Bombshell is Back! Janaury 28, 2011
  24. Buon Anno 2011-Make it a Beautiful Year!!! December 31, 2010
  25. Give Thanks to Beauty that Lies in the Heart of a Dad November 19, 2010
  26. Folklore for Hallowe’en October 22, 2010
  27. Beauty is what Health and Happiness looks like on the outside October 8, 2010
  28. The Rainbow and putting color in your life July 2, 2010
  29. Gone With The Wind June 18, 2010
  30. Beauty is Health March 26, 2010
  31. OATS—Not just for horses! January 29, 2010
  32. Beauty Resolutions January 1, 2010
  33. The Blow Dryer-adapted from the "vacuum cleaner"! December 4, 2009
  34. Beeswax-for the love of honey! November 6, 2009
  35. Beauty And Culture—To Make You Feel Good October 9, 2009
  36. Sunglasses: A Shady History July 17, 2009
  37. Barbie: Still Nifty at 50! Happy Birthday Dear Doll February 27, 2009
  38. First Ladies January 16, 2009
  39. Happy New Year 2009 January 2, 2009
  40. Budget-Themed Beauty September 26, 2008
  41. Comfort and High Tech in the Beauty Salon March 28, 2008
  42. A Day in the Life of a Student Star January 4, 2008
  43. The Week Before Christmas in the Beauty Salon December 21, 2007 and December 17, 2010
  44. Fascinating Fingernail Facts (Part II) November 23, 2007
  45. Fascinating Fingernail Facts (Part I) November 9, 2007
  46. The Immortal Marilyn Lives On and On August 31, 2007
  47. The Gibson Girl June 22, 2007
  48. Beauty Gone Bad May 25, 2007
  49. 1920s Hair Curl Ads April 27, 2007
  50. When Bigger (Hair) Was Better March 16, 2007
  51. Hairdressing -- the Beginning March 2, 2007
  52. Cosmetic Curiousities February 2, 2007
  53. Hairdresser's Book 1950 September 15, 2006
  54. Lady's Dressing Room in 1892 August 18, 2006
  55. Color My World February 3, 2006
  56. Edgar Degas: An Impression of Beauty November 11, 2005
  57. Powder Compacts September 16, 2005
  58. Olive Lee Benson August 5, 2005 and January 15, 2010
  59. Lilly Pulitzer: A Palm Beach Story May 13, 2005
  60. Beauty Pageants April 15, 2005
  61. Marilyn Monroe April 1, 2005
  62. Estee Lauder November 12, 2004
  63. All I Know I Learned in Beauty School May 14, 2004 and May 12, 2006
  64. Spring is Here! April 2, 2004
  65. You Look Mahvelous October 31, 2003