A brush is a brush

A brush is a brush is a brush, right? Wrong! Depending on hair type, length, style and the ultimate look you’re trying to achieve, you’ll need to brush up on the basics in order to find the best brush for your needs.
Brushes fall into two categories: styling and main­tenance. Learn to choose the right brush for each of your varying hair care needs and save significant time and effort when doing your ‘do.
Styling—there are four basic brush styles that are optimum for blow-dry styling: the vent brush, used to minimize blow-drying time and give hair more lift at the root; the rubber cushion brush was designed to give hair more definition and bend, which results in full body without curl; the large round brush is recommended specifi­cally for straightening curly or wavy hair; and the small round brush will add curl and fullness to short- and long-layered cuts.
Maintenance—the primary feature to consider when selecting an all-purpose brush is the type of bristle. Wire ball-tip bristles, nylon pin bristles and nylon filament bristles all are ideal for brushing any hair texture and length and for stimulating the scalp, while 100% boar bristles are perfect for brushing fine to medium hair of any length and for distributing natural hair oils to give hair a healthy shine.

The Study of Body Movement

Kinesiology is the study of body move­ment. It directly impacts both the body’s energy system and the body’s uncon­scious cell memory that stores emo­tions and life issues. The average person uses only 2% of the mind’s consciousness for daily functioning. Accessing and releasing emotions and issues that restrict the body’s energy system are the principles behind physical, emotional and spiri­tual healing. Do you suffer from pro­longed stress, or emotional or physical problems? If so, kinesiology may help you. Ask your esthetician for a referral to an applied kinesiology specialist.

In door Sun Damage

Everyone knows that natural sunlight ages the skin, but few realize that fluorescent light­ing can cause damage as well. Fluorescent lighting emits ul­traviolet rays, just like those streaming in through the win­dow. Like natural lighting, fluo­rescent rays penetrate the epidermis and destroy the elas­ticity that keeps skin healthy-looking.
To combat damaging rays, use skin protection with an SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of at least 15. The more often you are outside, the more sun protection you should apply. Ask your skin care pro­fessional about preventing sun damage, as well as a recommendation on which product is suitable for your skin.

FUNCTIONS OF The Skin

The skin has many vital functions. It serves as a protective barrier against injury, such as the ultravio­let radiation in sunlight or penetration of harmful chemicals. It is the body’s first line of defense against disease-causing organisms.
The skin also prevents dehydration, or excessive loss of moisture, by pre­venting the leakage of wa­ter and other substances from within the body.
In addition, the extensive capillary networks and sweat glands in the skin are an important part of a com­plex system that maintains body temperature. Sweat glands also ex­crete excess water and some wastes from the body.
Nerves located within the skin receive stimuli of touch, pressure, heat, cold and pain, and relay important information about the exter­nal environment to the central nervous system.
Skin also is the site of vitamin D synthesis, which is essential for normal bone and tooth structure. Do you have specific questions about the functions of the skin? If so, your skin care professional has the answers!
Acne is caused by poor hygiene.
Fact: Acne is an inherited skin condi­tion, and though poor hygiene is a trig­ger that can encourage an outbreak, it is not the underlying cause.

Trimming your cuticles will make them grow thicker.

Fact: It won’t make them thicker, but cutting cuticles can open the door to infection. What’s better: keep them supple with oil or cream and gently push back with a soft cuticle stick. Or, use one of the new cuticle creams with alpha hydroxy acids that gently slough away dry skin.


Facial exercises can stop wrinkles.
Fact: This myth pops up every few years, but medical science says it just isn’t so. Diligent use of sunscreens will keep away new wrinkles far better than any facial exercise.


 When applying foundation makeup, stroke upward to avoid pores.

Fact: Makeup looks smoother and more natural when it is applied with downward and outward strokes that follow the direction of tiny facial hairs.



Did You Know..
that 95% of the stress in our lives relates to our feeling of time poverty—the feeling that we cannot possibly accomplish all of what we have to do.