Thanks to Janet for posting the comment to "Ponytails"! (click on the link to the right to catch up) so what about putting up wavy or curly hair? Try different types of ponytail holders and select some in a variety of sizes...
the longer and or thicker the hair, the larger the holder should be...you will get more flexibility when pulling your hair through it...you can make a "unkempt" looking texture by not bringing all of it each time you do take it through...
For shorter lengths try some clips...longer ones can get more of your hair up versus deeper ones and they have some really cute ones too!
Have a Happy and Peaceful Memorial Day!
Friday, May 22, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Shampoo Before Color???
Maybe! Back in the day professional color was applied without shampooing, in fact the motto was: the dirtier the hair the better. At that time, the natural oils from the hair and scalp were needed to help the condition of the hair. Is that the case now? Nope!
The chemistry and technology found in today's pro color, conditions and protects the hair during the process. Does Your Beauty Pro shampoo before a color service? Sometimes! It all depends on a few factors that are important to the over all service.
The chemistry and technology found in today's pro color, conditions and protects the hair during the process. Does Your Beauty Pro shampoo before a color service? Sometimes! It all depends on a few factors that are important to the over all service.
- Did you figure, "why bother" since I am going in anyway? (no worries, that would be my choice!)
- Are you covering gray hair?
- When was the last time you shampooed and what styling products were used?
- Does your scalp get oily the following day?
- What techniques are being used that need pre-treatment?
In some cases I want to design the cut first and marry the color with it...so we shampoo, cut then color. Knowing all the pieces to the color process helps determine the best possible scenario resulting in beautiful, long lasting hair color.
I love, love, love Redken Hair Color because I have all the tools needed! As a Certified Redken Hair Colorist I follow the principles of hair color to achieve the best! If your hair color service depends on a pre-shampoo, no worries it will done!
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Egg White Facial Anyone?
I caught a snippet of some one suggesting the use of homemade, meaning from the fridge ingredients for various "at home" treatments...facial treatments, hair treatments, body treatments...what an abundance of ways to clean out your cabinets and fridge!
As I was reading these ideas, I said out loud, "REALLY?"...and it reminded me of the SNL skit in their "Weekend Update" segment titled, "REALLY?". (hilarious with Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers, and even though I laughed hysterically, they had some valid points!)
"Really? I mean, come on, really?"Covering my face with mayonnaise will reduce the signs of aging? How long do I have to sit with it on? "Really...what if I have a power surge, will it fry me? Can I make a sandwich with it after it slides off my face and onto some bread?"
All laughter aside...let's talk about the skin care aspect of home made...it's pointless...not only will you risk a breakout with any homemade treatment, the ingredients are not absorbed into the skin. Nor do they stick around, a.k.a. bind to the skin for long term benefits.
The same goes for home hair treatments except the ingredients just sit on the cuticle. That will just cause a greasy mess... it's hard to get out of the hair...it results in flat hair and if you see any benefit, that will dissappear with the first shampoo.
When I, Your Beauty Pro, chooses the professional products to use, it has to at best meet those two criteria: any collateral damage...break outs etc? What's the long term effect...does it replace or repair the issue?
It goes without saying that for the latest technology in skin care, I choose BIOELEMENTS for radiant skin at any age. For shiny, healthy hair and hair color I choose REDKEN. Along with a personal prescription for hair and skin, I have found that JANE IREDALE Mineral Make Up meets those same criteria! Some of the products have skin care ingredients in them, like the Liquid Minerals.
I would love to hear what you've tried from the fridge! Post your comments below!
As I was reading these ideas, I said out loud, "REALLY?"...and it reminded me of the SNL skit in their "Weekend Update" segment titled, "REALLY?". (hilarious with Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers, and even though I laughed hysterically, they had some valid points!)
"Really? I mean, come on, really?"Covering my face with mayonnaise will reduce the signs of aging? How long do I have to sit with it on? "Really...what if I have a power surge, will it fry me? Can I make a sandwich with it after it slides off my face and onto some bread?"
All laughter aside...let's talk about the skin care aspect of home made...it's pointless...not only will you risk a breakout with any homemade treatment, the ingredients are not absorbed into the skin. Nor do they stick around, a.k.a. bind to the skin for long term benefits.
The same goes for home hair treatments except the ingredients just sit on the cuticle. That will just cause a greasy mess... it's hard to get out of the hair...it results in flat hair and if you see any benefit, that will dissappear with the first shampoo.
When I, Your Beauty Pro, chooses the professional products to use, it has to at best meet those two criteria: any collateral damage...break outs etc? What's the long term effect...does it replace or repair the issue?
It goes without saying that for the latest technology in skin care, I choose BIOELEMENTS for radiant skin at any age. For shiny, healthy hair and hair color I choose REDKEN. Along with a personal prescription for hair and skin, I have found that JANE IREDALE Mineral Make Up meets those same criteria! Some of the products have skin care ingredients in them, like the Liquid Minerals.
I would love to hear what you've tried from the fridge! Post your comments below!
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Boomers Who Want to Bloom
Yesterday was a great day at the salon! Not only did I have my daughter Sarah working with us, I also had a "marketing session" with one of my dear clients, Audrey! I was telling her about the Jane Iredale class, (see previous post) and how they used the term "experienced skin" to describe middle aged women and older.
Well, your beauty pro doesn't like the sound of "experienced skin" and put that question to Audrey...right off the bat she said "well it really covers all of us baby boomers" so we threw around a few sentences, "Blooming Boomers" Booming Blooms" and came up with "Boomers Who Want To Bloom"!
Who are Boomers who want to bloom? Women who want to look their best...sure we all want to look young...to a degree...however most of us just want to look re-freshed vs. tired...radiant vs. sallow...glowing vs. dull. Between getting the right facial and using special techniques in make up I can help you all "Bloom".
I LOVE IT! Thanks so much Audrey for your marketing expertise! Carrie will be proud of you!
Well, your beauty pro doesn't like the sound of "experienced skin" and put that question to Audrey...right off the bat she said "well it really covers all of us baby boomers" so we threw around a few sentences, "Blooming Boomers" Booming Blooms" and came up with "Boomers Who Want To Bloom"!
Who are Boomers who want to bloom? Women who want to look their best...sure we all want to look young...to a degree...however most of us just want to look re-freshed vs. tired...radiant vs. sallow...glowing vs. dull. Between getting the right facial and using special techniques in make up I can help you all "Bloom".
I LOVE IT! Thanks so much Audrey for your marketing expertise! Carrie will be proud of you!
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Pollen and Eye Makeup
This spring season, it seems that the pollen is attacking our eyes more than ever...they are a bit itchy and watery and the symptoms are off and on through out the day. However that does not have to stop us from looking fabulous when leaving the house...just change your application some to prevent irratition when applying your eye make up. It is also important during the pollen season to be more diligent in keeping your make up safe and free from contamination. Here are a few hot tips to help you through...
Keep your mascara fresh (3 months max) and away from the area below the lash line (inside of the lid)...if you do end up getting some make up there, clean it up...don't think it will dissappear on it's own...use a q-tip that has been dampened with water, twist the cotton tip with your fingers and use it gently wipe off the excess...this technique takes care of any cotton fly aways when wet
Sharpen your eyeliner pencils before and after every use, pollen floats around pretty easily and can settle on any exposed eye make...
If there is a large gap of time between your washing your face and then applying your make up, use a tissue or cotton ball, dampened with water to wipe each eye from inside corner to out, and repeat with new tissue for the other eye...
For severe attacks, you may want to invest in some disposable make up wands so that you don't cross contaminate...
Keep your mascara fresh (3 months max) and away from the area below the lash line (inside of the lid)...if you do end up getting some make up there, clean it up...don't think it will dissappear on it's own...use a q-tip that has been dampened with water, twist the cotton tip with your fingers and use it gently wipe off the excess...this technique takes care of any cotton fly aways when wet
Sharpen your eyeliner pencils before and after every use, pollen floats around pretty easily and can settle on any exposed eye make...
If there is a large gap of time between your washing your face and then applying your make up, use a tissue or cotton ball, dampened with water to wipe each eye from inside corner to out, and repeat with new tissue for the other eye...
For severe attacks, you may want to invest in some disposable make up wands so that you don't cross contaminate...
Jane Mineral Make Up Class
On Monday I drove down to Richmond to take a workshop on Bridal and Special Occasion make up applications. As with any Jane Iredale class I learned more than just how to apply make up...I always learn hot tips and tricks on using the different pieces for something other than what's intended.
The Master Make Up Artist, Trish Campbell demonstrated how to give the eye an instant lift, using make up to highlight and lowlight...which is very exciting...it's the same principle in haircolor...light brings attention to, and dark takes attention away...We used one another as models which gave us some real hands on experience for all different ages and skin types.
The other benefit of attending these classes is it gives me a chance to get my hands into new products! I like to check it out first....what's it do? who's it for? how's it work? Then bring it to you. Such was the case for a new product called "Dream Tint" a tinted moisturizer for a slight coverage but more importantly it an SPF 15 sun protection!
The Master Make Up Artist, Trish Campbell demonstrated how to give the eye an instant lift, using make up to highlight and lowlight...which is very exciting...it's the same principle in haircolor...light brings attention to, and dark takes attention away...We used one another as models which gave us some real hands on experience for all different ages and skin types.
The other benefit of attending these classes is it gives me a chance to get my hands into new products! I like to check it out first....what's it do? who's it for? how's it work? Then bring it to you. Such was the case for a new product called "Dream Tint" a tinted moisturizer for a slight coverage but more importantly it an SPF 15 sun protection!
Sunscreen Choices
Sunscreen Options
With spring finally here, we will start to find ourselves outside more and more. So as we look to the sunshine for some much needed Vitamin D and just plain happiness, we need to be more diligent in wearing sunscreen. There are two distinct and mindless ways you can get that protection by doing one of two things that you pretty much do everyday.
The first one is to use a moisturizer that contains a sunscreen, and can offer protection for part of the day before it loses it's strength as it is absorbed into the skin. No worries if you continue to re-apply through out your time in the sun. This is a great way to get "mindless" protection if you don't wear make up at all. Be wary of products found over the counter though as most of them have pore clogging ingredients such as mineral oil or even talc powder even if they are for the face.
The second one is a physcial one, using the Jane mineral make up and which offers all day protection of a SPF 20. Why? The difference is that the first one is a chemical protection and the other is a physical one. A physical sunscreen like the Jane contains zinc oxide and titanium dioxide that basically gives you a barrier of protection and is not absorbed into the skin.
I put the Jane Powders to the test myself a few years ago and was amazed at how well it stayed intact after diving in and swimming for several hours. In fact one of my daughters friends asked what I was wearing because it stayed on so well! So the next time your invited to a pool party, wear your Jane and if someone questions or "snickers" that your wearing it, just tell them the truth! It's for sun protection!
With spring finally here, we will start to find ourselves outside more and more. So as we look to the sunshine for some much needed Vitamin D and just plain happiness, we need to be more diligent in wearing sunscreen. There are two distinct and mindless ways you can get that protection by doing one of two things that you pretty much do everyday.
The first one is to use a moisturizer that contains a sunscreen, and can offer protection for part of the day before it loses it's strength as it is absorbed into the skin. No worries if you continue to re-apply through out your time in the sun. This is a great way to get "mindless" protection if you don't wear make up at all. Be wary of products found over the counter though as most of them have pore clogging ingredients such as mineral oil or even talc powder even if they are for the face.
The second one is a physcial one, using the Jane mineral make up and which offers all day protection of a SPF 20. Why? The difference is that the first one is a chemical protection and the other is a physical one. A physical sunscreen like the Jane contains zinc oxide and titanium dioxide that basically gives you a barrier of protection and is not absorbed into the skin.
I put the Jane Powders to the test myself a few years ago and was amazed at how well it stayed intact after diving in and swimming for several hours. In fact one of my daughters friends asked what I was wearing because it stayed on so well! So the next time your invited to a pool party, wear your Jane and if someone questions or "snickers" that your wearing it, just tell them the truth! It's for sun protection!
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Pony Tails
Are you "styling" with your ponytail, or is your ponytail "styling you? This question goes out to those of you whose hair is long enough to get into a ponytail, or to those of you who knows someone that does. Pass this blog along would you? Don't just throw it up in a ponytail and leave it at that...put some s-factor in it...you know... sassiness, snap, sexiness, sleekness. The trend for the spring season is to wear you ponytail off to the side, close to if not right behind the ear. That in of itself is styling your ponytail!
Just find yourself some ponytail holders (that aren't just a convenient rubber band) and that are made for hair. The longer and/or thicker your hair, the thicker it should be. For some sassiness, pull it back leaving the ends out to have some play. Leave them alone for some softness or add some styling paste like Redken's Rewind or Eufora's Fixation for a bit more drama. A sleek look can be done by using a Redken's Blown Away Gel to smooth your hair back and put a side part in. Remember to work with your face shape when putting the part in. The longer your face, the further off to the side and vice versa. Finish the look with a flat iron to get it stick straight for added snap, or a curling iron to turn just the end a bit. You can also use a simple ponytail holder and wrap your hair around it to hide it, and voila, a beautiful style for your ponytail!
If your hair it just a bit too short for ponytails, don't forget the variety of clips that are out there! Who remembers the banana clips??? LOL...although we can laugh about them now, they were very effective. If you would like some more inspiring ideas, start looking at runway footage from the current season and you will see the many different ways you can add "style", it's much simpler than you think!
Tootles,
Just find yourself some ponytail holders (that aren't just a convenient rubber band) and that are made for hair. The longer and/or thicker your hair, the thicker it should be. For some sassiness, pull it back leaving the ends out to have some play. Leave them alone for some softness or add some styling paste like Redken's Rewind or Eufora's Fixation for a bit more drama. A sleek look can be done by using a Redken's Blown Away Gel to smooth your hair back and put a side part in. Remember to work with your face shape when putting the part in. The longer your face, the further off to the side and vice versa. Finish the look with a flat iron to get it stick straight for added snap, or a curling iron to turn just the end a bit. You can also use a simple ponytail holder and wrap your hair around it to hide it, and voila, a beautiful style for your ponytail!
If your hair it just a bit too short for ponytails, don't forget the variety of clips that are out there! Who remembers the banana clips??? LOL...although we can laugh about them now, they were very effective. If you would like some more inspiring ideas, start looking at runway footage from the current season and you will see the many different ways you can add "style", it's much simpler than you think!
Tootles,
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