All About Eyes

I am getting ready for tonight's "All About Eyes" event and I thought this would be the perfect Blog. 
Here are a few things that will help you pick out the right eye make up.

Your eyes are the windows to your soul. Make them come alive with a touch of shadow on the lids. Don't choose a color just because you like it, choose colors that go well with your skin tone and on special occasions you can match your eyeshadow with your clothes.

1. Shop for shades that complement your skin and eye color. Look for colors that softly contrast with the shade of your eyes - not colors that match them exactly.
2. Choose simple, natural shades. If you opt for bright or trendy colors, be careful; they can look unnatural unless balanced with other suitable tones, and may go out of style as fast as they came in.
3. Buy colors that blend well together. You want your eyes to attract the attention, not any marked lines caused by your shadow.
4. Keep in mind that dark colors will minimize your eyes, while light shades will make them stand out.
5. Consider soft browns and tans with sandy or pink undertones for blue eyes.
6. Wear khaki and brown shades with yellow undertones for green eyes.
7. Experiment. Come into the salon and have your eyes made up by a professional. Ask for color combinations that could work for day and evening. 
8. Be aware of the color of clothing you are wearing that day.  You do also want to compliment and not clash with your clothes.

Tips & Warnings

A little color goes a long way. Begin with a little shadow, and gradually increase it to find the amount that flatters you the most.

Shadow can look a lot darker in its palette, so don't let color intensity keep you from trying a shade you like.

If you experiment with bright shadows, use them as a wash over the eyelids to add a hint of color.

• Shadow may irritate your eyes, especially if you wear contact lenses. Tap excess powder from the applicator before applying.

Just make sure to have fun!!  Try not to wear the same look everyday.  Step out of your comfort zone a little.  Hope you found some of this helpful.

References: eHow.com

What May Help Hair Loss...

Lately, I have had so many people concerned about their hair loss.  Did you know that hair loss isn't always hereditary?  Hair loss affects more than half of women and men in America, and can be caused by a variety of different things. Poor nutrition, male-pattern baldness, side-effects of medication, chemicals, stress and diseases are the most common causes of hair loss. A common misconception is that men experience hair loss more than women. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, hair loss affects more than 30 million women in the United States. Nearly 30 percent of men and women will experience hair loss by the age of 30. Fifty percent will suffer hair loss by the age of 50. Vitamins and minerals can play a vital role in maintaining healthy hair, as well as preventing hair loss. The usual hair growth rate equates to a half of an inch per month, although there are variations among different population groups. Eating foods laden in hair-healthy vitamins as part of a balanced diet can help to reduce hair loss. I do always recommend consulting your physician when experiencing excessive hair loss, however vitamins should be considered.     

 

Vitamin B-7: Biotin

Biotin is a mandatory compound for producing and maintaining thick and healthy hair. Generally, a deficiency in this vitamin causes dry, brittle hair that falls out if left untreated. In some situations, biotin can help treat baldness by reducing inflammation in scalp tissue and relieving irritated hair follicles that causes hair loss. Supplementing a diet with cabbage and cauliflower can deliver vital amounts of this vitamin to prevent and treat hair loss. The recommended daily allowance is 30 mg as part of a healthy diet for people over 19 years of age.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E helps to facilitate scalp oxygenation by improving blood circulation necessary for healthy hair growth. Vitamin E is also crucial in a properly functioning immune system, which can speed up the rate of hair loss if lowered. Eating food items rich in vitamin E such as avocado, olive oil and corn can help to improve the thickness of hair while also providing antioxidant value to prevent cellular damage. MedlinePlus affirms that regularly consuming vitamin E or even topically applying it can help protect hair from environmental agents such as pollutants. People over the age of 14 should consume 15 mg of vitamin E daily

 

Vitamin C: Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C is among the most powerful antioxidants that are instrumental in protecting cells, specifically those on the scalp and skin, from free radical oxidative damage resulting from the environment or metabolic activity. The body requires adequate amounts of absorbic acid for building collagen--the structural compound that protects the hair from splitting or breaking. In 2004, a U.S National Institutes of Health study discovered that hair loss and thinning increased in mice who experienced collagen reduction. Eating a healthy variety of fruits and vegetables such as green bell peppers, oranges and turnip greens can provide abundant amounts of this compound for treating and preventing hair loss. Medline Plus recommends 90 mg of vitamin C for men and 75 mg for women each day.

Other Vitamins and Minerals

Vitamin A is essential to healthy hair. It helps to keep hair roots lubricated, which promotes healthy hair follicles. A word of caution, according to the National Institutes of Health, too much vitamin A can result in vitamin A toxicity (Hypervitaminosis A) which actually causes hair loss.
Taking an iron supplement may also help hair loss. A study appearing in the May issue of the "Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology," by Cleveland Clinic dermatologists, suggest that treating iron deficiency may restore hair growth. Doctor George Cotsarelis, director of the University of Pennsylvania Hair and Scalp Clinic, maintains that people taking iron supplements are more likely to regrow hair. Copper and zinc can also help prevent hair loss.

 

References

• Mayo Clinic: Hair Loss
• Medline Plus: Vitamin C
• National Institutes of Health: Progressive Hair Loss
• The Health Supplements Nutrition Guide: Biotin
• Holistic Online: Hair Loss Nutrition
• Livestrong.com
• eHow.com

Thick Brows are Back: 2012 Trend Watch

Thick Brows are Back: 2012 Trend Watch

Growing Hair

Most people grow about half an inch of hair a month, and there’s no magic potion that will make it grow any faster. But there are things you can do to ensure you’re growing the maximum amount and that each strand is strong.

A gentle scalp massage can encourage blood flow to the hair follicles, which will help get nutrients to the growing hair. Eating healthy and drinking plenty of water will also ensure that the hair root has enough nutrition to grow strong strands. An Isotonix Multi-Vitamin can also help.

Regular trims will also help your hair grow longer because you’re removing damage and split ends that can travel up the strand and break.

Spray Tans Are Not Created Equal

Are you confused by all of the different spray tanning methods?  There are many ways to get a little color in your skin.  Spray tanning can be performed at home or at a salon. There are considerable differences between tanning yourself at home and receiving professional service at a salon. The greatest difference is obviously the quality of the tan.

When a professional tanner sprays your skin they have the benefit of seeing your body closeup. They are not obstructed in any way. You simply stand still and they will maneuver and do all the work. They will notice any area on your body that appears uneven and will apply more or less spray mist to that area. They can also reach areas of the body that a person normally couldn't. Think about using an airbrush to spray tan your lower back. This simple point illustrates just how difficult and stressful it can be to spray tan ones own body.

Salons also offer spray tanning booths to their clients. These automated machines automatically spray a mist on your body. Some booths are far superior in build and this results is varying degrees of quality with some offering better tans than others. They however do not compare with a professionally trained tanner spraying your body one on one. Such automated service might be equal in quality to doing it yourself at home.

There are also differences in the solutions that are used in all of the methods available.  Some products can contain parabens and other harmful chemicals.  Some sit on the skin and can give you an orange look!  No one wants that! 

There are also a variety of products to keep your tan looking fresh and lasting longer.  Some tans can last up to 3 weeks!

At the salon we offer South Seas The Safe & Sexy way to tan.  You can still have some glow even in the winter!

What makes our "minerals" unique?

With our next event at the salon being Martini Mineral Mixer, I have clients asking all of the time about our Custom Blend Minerals...What makes our minerals unique? Where do I begin? We use Motives Custom Blend Mineral Powders. If you haven't heard about Motives yet, you will. Motives Cosmetics by Loren Ridinger was created so that every women, could enjoy the high quality on any budget? Created with custom formulated cosmetics infused with anti oxidants and vitamins that enhance true beauty and nourish skin. Motives by Loren Ridinger is about feeling empowered, beautiful and achieving goals at an affordable price. The Products include pressed & creme eye shadows, blush & bronzers, nail polish, lip plumpers, brush sets, skin care and much more. Motives Custom Blend Minerals are pure minerals, they are exceptionally silky textured minerals and give long lasting coverage with a lightweight natural feel. The minerals are micro pulverized, so they are less likely to sink Ito fine lines and wrinkles. They are talc free, oil free, fragrance free, dye free and non-comedogenic. Mineral powders form a protective barrier while allowing the skin to breathe, thereby promoting healing. They are all natural earth minerals and are especially recommended when skin is sensitive or in a sensitive state. One of the best things is, that we can totally customize them for YOUR skin. We can adjust the coverage,we can add SPF, luminosity, or glow. We can adjust the color to match your skin tone. We even have activators for oil control that actually decrease oil production, improve capillary circulation, improve cell turnover. We can increase hydration and deliver moisture and improve suppleness and complexion of the skin. We can reduce and prevent the appearance of dark spots. We can even improve skin firmness and elasticity and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and increase cell regeneration! All of this with minerals! So why wouldn't you want to try it? Make up that's GOOD for your skin. We are able to create bases, blushes, bronzes, shimmers, eyeshadows, and lip glosses. Hope you discover the power of these great minerals!

We have an official blog!!

Well I guess it is time for us to enter the Blogging world!  We are looking forward to covering all sorts of subjects that include beauty and fashion!!  What would you like to see?