Beauty Tips, Trends & Treatments

of dark complexion, like Sandra Ross and actress/model Monique Richard, who have a natural top and bottom lip color imbalance, are celebrating a fabulous beauty victory in their favor. Both have recently discovered the most amazing and empowering lip beauty product – liquid lip-color that botanically based. Women who also have lip discoloration caused from chapped or peeling lips, usually due to sun and smoking, are discovering too how a botanically based semi-permenant lip-color product is the best solution for creating and even appearance with long-lasting wear.

“I didn’t think it was possible to even-out my lips, ever!” says Sandra Ross. Both she and Monique love using a botanical liquid lip-color and its easy application. Beginning by cleaning their lips with the special cleasnsing solution, they then splashed with water and patted their lips dry. Next they applied a colorless lip moisturizer, which gave their lip surface a silky smooth feel. The third step was to find a great lip color that matched their skin tone. Both chose a shade of rich deep raison, then applied a single layer.

Because a sheer botanical liquid lip-color is as light as water, it can be layered up to three times on the lip’s surface. The layering application and technique allows the creation of the desired depth in color. For lips like Sandra’s and Monique’s which need color balancing, both were then told to apply a loose mineral powder over the entire area that they wanted lip-color to show-up in, which included the inner area or ” the wet part of the lip.” Note: such powders are ground to an extremely fine particle size that can’t be felt, all though when applied, Monique commented that: “my lips looked like they just kissed a chalkboard!” Both women then applied another layer of color and then finished the process with the perfect shade of cherry.

For the first time Sandra and Monique saw their lips in the perfect shade they loved. And both lips matched! Even better is that the lip-color they applied is guaranteed smear-proof 24-7. That means they can eat a meal and even wear the lip color to bed without worrying that the color is going to come off or fade.

Both women have beautiful smiles that they’re now comfortable showing off. If they had used a traditional waxy lipstick that’s unable to saturate color in the wet area of the lips, the color would have stopped and a large patch of uneven pink in the center of the bottom lip would have been noticeable. But because botanical liquid lip-color is designed with complete coverage properties, no uneven discoloration is visible.

“Using a semi-permenant liquid lip-color changed my life,” says Monique. Both women added that they want to share their exciting new lip beauty discovery and let other women know they can have the lips they’ve always wanted.

“We’ve been subjected to the “lipstick Paradigm” for over 60 years with little improvement. Not a lot of thought has been put into keeping lipstick an ECO and sustainable or even providing solutions but a botanically based liquid lip-color is a great solution for the following reasons:

~ Natural Flavored 190 Proof Corn Grain Alcohol From the Heartland of America

~ Sun Screens (UVA/UVB)

~ Moisturizers

~ Botanicals (Certified Organic)

~ Minerals (13 Trace Minerals)

~ Vitamins (Pharmaceutical Grade)

~ Film Formers/ the Same Used in Pill and Candy Coatings (All Natural)

~ Humectants

~ More Vibrant Colors with 90% Less Pigment (FDA approved)

~ De-ionized Water

~ Antioxidants

~ Organic Live Ingredients ~ Vegan & Kosher

~ Most Important of All — Guaranteed Smear-Proof

~ No Animal Products or Animal By Products

~ No Petroleum Products

~ No Lacquers

~ No Waxes

~ No Added Preservatives

~ No Glycols

~ No Parabens

~ No Urea

~ No Lead

~ No Aluminum

~ Never-Cooked

~ No Peanuts or Peanut By Products

Written by Rose Nichols.

Beautiful skin, a beautiful body and a beautiful sense of style does not have an end once you hit 50s. There’s very little difference between the recommended diet and exercise habits for a 20-year-old and that of a 50-year-old. In fact, the only difference is that a healthy diet and regular exercise are more important than ever. During the aging process, the key to keeping your body properly functioning and in shape is to eat healthy and stay active. At 50 and older, most adults are still capable of completing most exercises. Exercising can mean taking daily 40 minutes walk with your partner or alone, enjoying exercise videos at home. Botox injections can ease wrinkles in the upper third of the face. Chemical peels are effective in removing fine lines and smoothing skin, especially around the eyes and mouth. Wrinkle fillers can plump up your skin and erase lines.

Women over 50 usually look better with a cream lipsticks rather than a matte or gloss and in a pinch your lipsticks can double as a blush. Lips tend to lose definition and color, and become thinner with age. One of the great makeup tricks for aging skin is using a neutral lip liner to add plumpness with a sheer lipstick to avoid feathering (we like berries and browns). Use a lip liner to help define lips. Try a lip liner whose color is very close to the natural shade of your lips and both line and fill in the lips with this pencil prior to using your lip color. Carry a stash of different lipsticks in daring shades in your purse for different occasions, outfits, and moods. Use makeup to accentuate your positive qualities and make yourself feel great.

Women Over 50 and Beauty Tips

1. Using heavy makeup and powders does not compliment dryer skin.

2. Heavily powdered skin will make your skin look matte and dry.

3. Just as the pigment in our hair changes and it turns grey, the melanin in our skin changes also.

4. Don’t give into the idea that you have to own every new color that is fashionable for a particular season.

5. Use a humidifier. Use moisturizing soaps and lotions.

6. Good nutrition helps the body repair skin.

7.Drinking lots of water helps hydrate skin from the inside out.

8. Use products with SPF 15 or higher, and both UVB and UVA protection.

Have you recently moved to a new town and have no idea where to go to get your hair done? Or perhaps you’re looking for a stylist who is more skilled than those at your local bargain salon that cut your kid’s hair?

You can find a great beauty salon without going through the trials and tribulations of getting a bad cut, or a great cut in a salon setting you hate. You shouldn’t have any trouble finding an excellent beauty salon as long as you know what to watch out for, and what sorts of questions to ask the stylist.

Where to find one?

You can look in the phone book, but the best way to find a great beauty salon is to ask friends, family, and even co-workers who are sporting nice hair. If they are thrilled with their beauty salon they’ll be more than happy to offer the name of the salon and their stylist. Keep in mind, though, that you may not find the salon to be a good fit for your needs, even if your Aunt Bertha raves about it.

There are other things you should take into consideration besides excellent reviews.

Services:

The first thing to look for in a great beauty salon is services—do they offer what you need? More and more salons are expanding their list of services to accommodate today’s busy lady, but not all offer what you may want to accomplish in your day of beauty.

Not only can you expect to get your hair done (cut, styled, processed and hair extensions), but you can also have unwanted hair waxed, indulge in a manicure, pedicure or facial, or even splurge for spray tanning. Some salons are even offering cosmetic processes under the hands of a medical professional, such as laser hair removal or Botox injections.

So, what are service options that you should think about?

Well, if getting your brows waxed is something you like to have done at the same time as getting your hair cut, you will want to find a salon that offers both services. Or perhaps you’d like to have a manicure and a color touch-up regularly. In either case, a great beauty salon will take care of your needs, as basic or complex as they may be.

If you’re looking for a very detailed service, such as hair extensions or special weaves, you might want to do a little more research to find the perfect salon that can give you the look you want. Going with a nearby salon with only marginal experience could end disastrously.

Location and Hours:

A great beauty salon will have a location and hours of operation that fit your busy schedule. If you work late and the salon rarely has appointments when you need them, it’s not a good salon for you, even if others rave about it.

You also want a salon that’s easy for you to travel to and from. If you have to travel many miles or a half hour through dense traffic, you’re either not going to enjoy your time at the salon, or you might not get your hair cut or styled as often as you need.

Price:

Some of the product brands may think you’re worth it, but if you have to rob a bank to pay for your hair colour or other salon services, it’s not the best beauty salon for you. When inquiring about a salon ask about prices for services and don’t be afraid to call around.

However, don’t jump at the first salon that offers you a cheap price on a hair cut. You definitely get what you pay for, especially for the more involved processes like hair colour and perms. Look for a fair price for good services and you’ll be good to go.

Environment:

Beauty salons come in a variety of different environments, and they may or may not be to your preference. For example, some cater to a family environment, others are more upscale to the point of bringing you a latte while you wait for your nails to dry. You may find you’re more comfortable in one setting than another. Knowing what atmosphere you’re looking for will help you choose the best beauty salon for you.

Your First Visit:

Once you decide on a salon, instead of jumping in with both feet and going for the hair cut—which could be disastrous—see if the salon offers a free consultation. At this point, a stylist will evaluate your hair, its health, and what style would look most flattering with your facial features.

You’ll want to take note if the stylist listens to your questions and needs instead of trying to give you a cut that’s easy for them to do. For instance, if you draw the line at blow drying your hair, then a cut that requires a lot of upkeep and maintenance isn’t appropriate, even if you’d look totally gorgeous with it.

If the salon doesn’t offer a consultation session then go for a minor process, such as a blow dry and style, or a brow waxing. During this time you’ll be able to get a feel for the salon and the stylist’s expertise. Again, the stylist should listen to your needs and concerns as well as offer you excellent service.

Go Prepared:

In either case, you’ll want to bring pictures of your dream hair style with you. See if they’re able to do a certain cut, or are familiar with a hair processing technique that you’d like to try. If not, or if they steer you a different way because they lack the skills, you might want to look elsewhere. Also, be truthful about what you do to your hair. If you permed or colored it yourself, admit to it so the hair stylist can help you undo the damage.

Cleanliness:

When you visit a new beauty salon it’s important to take a look around at the environment. You deserve to have a positive hair experience, where the environment is clean and safe, and where you can also get a skilled cut or style.

Does the salon sweep up loose hair regularly?

Do they utilize sanitizing methods for scissors and combs?

Does the staff look professional and clean?

Is the bathroom neat? If not, change salons right away.

You don’t want to end up with an infection of some sort because you stuck with an unclean salon.

My Stylist Quit!

It happens every once in awhile—you find the perfect salon and stylist and she quits!

Have no fear, there’s hope. First, if it’s a good salon you could try a different stylist. Chances are they will offer you the same skill and quality of services as your last stylist. If you’re unsure, ask where your favorite stylist went. Most salons will understand your need to stay with the familiar and will tell you which salon she’s working at now, so you can ring her there.

In Closing:

Finding a great beauty salon doesn’t have to be a trial and error experience if you know what questions to ask and what to look for. If you assess each salon by desirable qualities such as location, price and services, then take it slow and go with a consultation or minor service, you’ll end up with great hair without the stress.