Do I really need to get a facial to get a perfect complexion or is just cleansing and moisturizing at home enough? If I do need facials, how often should I get them?

The Right Brain Replies: robot facial The first question is: why should you get a facial in the first place? What good does it really do? The answer depends on what kind of facial you get and who does it.

According to the American Academy of Dermatologists, “Facial rejuvenation can effectively reduce wrinkles, treat sun spots, tighten loose skin, improve skin tone and color, remove blotchiness, and eliminate damaged blood vessels.” They discuss 9 types of facial treatments including the use of Topical Products; Fillers and Botox; Chemical Peels; Dermabrasion and Microdermabrasion; Laser Resurfacing; Radiofrequency Technologies; Photodynamic Therapy; Surgical Excision; and Liposuction. If your complexion is really messed up, you may need one or more of these procedures to get it back in shape.

Most of these procedures must be performed by a doctor but a beautician or aesthetician can help you with topical products, chemical peels, and dermabrasion. Depending on the condition of your skin, these treatments may need to be repeated for best results. There’s no way to know how many treatments you’ll need or how often you’ll need them without actually examining your skin.

If your complexion just needs a “touch up” then you really only need basic facial care like cleansing, exfoliation, massage, and extraction of blackheads. If that’s all your skin needs, The Beauty Brains say that there’s no reason you can’t do that yourself at home. Of course, it’s always more pampering to have someone do it for you, but there’s no technical reason you couldn’t do it yourself. (Oh, and if you’re wondering about “speciality” treatments like oxygen mists or collagen sheets that spas offer, don’t worry about them too much. While they may feel great, they have little functional effect on your skin.)

June 23rd, 2007
Categories: General, Womens, Fashion Advice, Beauty & Skincare . Author: freakkin . Comments: No Comments

Have you ever wanted to hide your hair under a wig? I know you’ve experienced a bad hair day before – we’ve all worn a hat to cover up a wayward ‘do. Ever tried to postpone a trip to the hairdressers because you don’t have the time or money for a color or cut? I’ve been there, done that so many times before.

I haven’t worn a wig- yet. But I’ve had some pretty unfortunate bad hair days in my past and if you see me wearing one of my many caps, you know my hair isn’t behaving.

K-Pak

Just recently I was trimming my split- ends over the bathroom sink using some dull scissors and a plastic comb. Then I received Joico K-Pak, the answer to my hair prayers! I used the entire K-Pak line- Shampoo, Conditioner, Cuticle Sealer, spray- on Reconstructor and Intense Hydrator (which is perfect for smoothing down hair after heat styling whether hair is damaged or not). I saw an incredible difference in my hair. The ends were not crispy and my hair was super soft and smelled wonderful! This line puts back moisture, repairs the lifeless ends and gives hair a lift. I use this once or twice a week to put back in what’s lost with coloring and daily heat styling.

Color Endure

Because my hair is limp and fine, I also use the Body Luxe Line which provided my hair with volume and fullness. This line of care contains an exclusive “Oat Protein Complex” which thickens the hair shaft resulting in a full head of luxurious locks. The Thickening Elixir “boosts body” and can be used with other styling products.

All the products from Joico smell wonderful, lather up well and rinse out completely. Hair will be softer and shinier, easy to manage and will not dry out the hair. This brand caters to what our hair needs, ladies. There are no harsh detergents or strong fragrances in Joico products, you have to look out for that with other brands.

Body Luxe

I’ve been coloring my hair for something like twenty years- since I was a teenager. I have to use special shampoo and conditioner for color treated hair to keep the color fresh. Recently I put a little red into my hair, a color known to wash out quickly. Of course I want to make my coppery highlights last so I’ve been using the Color Endure products. This line contains anti-oxidants, ultra violet protectants, Quadramine Complex (amino acids) blended together to keep hair strong and protect the delicate color.
The shampoo and conditioner are purple! Both are scented with florals like tuberose and jasmine. The Color Endure Leave In Protectant is a spray that is odorless and weightless. It is simple to use- just spray it all over your towel dried hair for protection against color loss. As you know, sunlight and winter elements will cause the color to fade. I use mousse and volumizer on my roots to give me the enormous hair that I love.

I am very pleased with Joico. The mousse and hairspray work very well, leaving hair soft, not stiff or sticky. There is nothing that bothers my sensitive skin or causes me to sneeze or itch. This is a terrific line that will give your hair- color treated or not- protection, volume and shine. You can check out the site here for more information.

posted Sun, Jan 07

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May 7th, 2007
Categories: Beauty . Author: freakkin . Comments: No Comments

Now, thanks to the likes of Vivienne Westwood and Prada, to name a few, not only can we look as if we ourselves have just walked straight off the catwalk but we can also experience the world from the same altitude of those who grace it. Platforms are back…good news for the vertically challenged! Platforms […]

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May 1st, 2007
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The Heatherette show was downtown New York spectacle at it’s best and the looks in the crowd were better than almost anything we’d seen on the runways all week. Heatherette brings everyone together, whether they’re from the club scene, the music industry, (Richie is recording artist, after all), the fashion world or the wild, wild west (Traver hails from Montana and has bred horses in his time). The front row was a masterpiece with the likes of Ashanti, Sopranos kids, Queer Eye guys, Anne Slater, the Scissor Sisters and Debbie Harry, all rubbing elbows with fashion editors.

The clothes have gotten better and better each season and this one really felt like a complete collection with some really cute individual pieces — when you strip away the outrageously fabulous styling by Patti Wilson, makeup by Kabuki and hair by Laurent Philippon. We’re shocked to admit this, but we can really see some of the sweaters, tops and skinny jeans in the hip juniors floor of a department store near you. The celeb models this season were Lydia Hearst, Tinsley Mortimer (a natural in the spotlight, if ever we saw one) and Naomi Campbell closing the show. Bravo!!!!

April 19th, 2007
Categories: Fashion Advice, Trends, Events, Heatherette, Fashion Shows . Author: freakkin . Comments: No Comments