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2009

Best way to shampoo

November 12th, 2009 | 0 comments

The message is: don’t use too much shampoo when you’re using a professional product! As a general rule use less than you think. Ads with lots of foam covered heads mean we try to achieve this when we shampoo our hair. Don’t! The first shampoo should not foam at all as the “soap” is being used getting rid of grease and grime. With the second shampoo, you should see a little lather as this means that all the grease and grime is now gone and the amount of shampoo was just right.

So, when applying shampoo to your hair always:

Put a blob onto one of your hands first and then spread it between them. Dab your shampoo covered hands over your head, applying small amounts all over the place and, as less is left on your hands, work more firmly to remove the remainder. Repeat.

Do a really long, thorough rinse before you condition.

A shampoo should always be followed by a conditioner as a shampoo is negatively charged and a conditioner is positively charged, therefore one will balance or neutralize the other helping to restore the natural barrier (acid mantel) and protect the hair.

Before applying conditioner, toweldry the hair thoroughly. Apply a blob of conditioner to one of your hands, and then rub them together to ensure even distribution of the product. Then work your hands along the length of the hair to the ends, avoiding applying too much to the scalp. The reason for this is because if too much is applied your hair will become floppy.

SPF explained

November 12th, 2009 | 1 comment

The sun-protection-factor rating system, which was introduced in 1978, is mainly a measure of the time it takes your skin to burn – and that depends on how fair or dark your skin is. If, say, your unprotected skin turns pink after 10 minutes of sun exposure, then it would take 15 times as long, or 150 minutes, when you’re wearing an SPF15. The SPF number also indicates what percentage of UV rays the product blocks. An SPF2 blocks 50 percent of rays, and SPF15 blocks 93 percent and and SPF30 97 percent. Any SPF above 30 give you only marginally more protection, which is why doctors often say that SPF30 is as high as anyone needs to go.

How to protect yourself

Since applying the right sunscreen is your first priority, use the following checklist to see if a product measures up
Broad-spectrum protection: Products with these words on their labels will filter out most UVA and UVB rays.
Physical blocks: Sunscreens that contain titanium dioxide and zinc oxide reflect the widest range of UVA and UVB rays. Physical blocks work like a mirror, reflecting UV rays back into the environment. And these days you don’t need to sport a white nose to wear a physical block – the zinc and titanium particles are now micronised, which means they’re so fine they’re invisible, but still strong enough to form a curtain-like barrier. Apply physical blocks after moisturizing.
Chemical blocks: Synthetic sunscreens contain benzophones, cinnamates, Parsol 1789 and salicylates that absorb UV light instead of reflecting it. Dermatologists agree that suncreens should ideally contain physical and chemical blocks. If your skin is sensitive, however, look for sunscreens with only physical blocks to avoid skin reactions. Apply chemical blocks before moisturizing.
Water- and sweat-resistant: These products will maintain their SPF for up to 40 minutes in water, and will stand up to humidity and perspiration.

Apply it right

You are the biggest block to a sunscreen’s effectiveness. Here are tips to avoid damage.
Coat your entire face and body before going outside. You don’t want to get to the beach, spend half an hour setting up your towel and umbrella, and then sit down to put on sunscreen. Chemical sunscreens take 20 to 30 minutes to seep into the skin to protect you properly. And remember to apply sunscreen to your feet if you intend to tan your bum.
Use it liberally. Studies have shown that using only half the necessary amount of sunscreen can turn what you think is a coating of SPF30 into no more than and SPF2. The proper amounts for complete coverage: a full shot glass on you body, one teaspoon for your face, and another teaspoon on your neck.
Reapply it often. Depending on what you’re doing, apply between every two to four hours.

Maintaining your tresses

October 23rd, 2009 | 0 comments

Regular trims are essential if you want to keep your hair in top condition. Include a salon treatment to leave your tresses manageable, healthy and sumptuous, or get into a regime of weekly home treatments to restore and repair damage.

When in the sun, protect hair with a hat, and try to keep heated styling to a minimum by leaving the hair to dry naturally whenever possible.

Summer 2009 trends

October 23rd, 2009 | 0 comments

Natural tones and shades are hot this summer, so it’s important to stick to colours that suit your skin tone to lift your features.

We’re also seeing a real mix of curls and bobs — more grown out and less precisely cut than before. Short cuts, undercuts and choppy layers are also popular, as are geometric, head-hugging shapes, with feminine volume up top.

The bob remains a fashion staple: soft and feminine with curved shapes, sweeping fringes, and tapered sides flowing onto the face.

Fringes of all types, from sweeping to asymmetrical or blunt, mean that there’s something for everyone.

Messy updos are great for keeping the hair out of your face and can be achieved by simply sweeping the strands back and securing with bands.

Pureology

October 23rd, 2009 | 0 comments

Pureology’s exclusive AntiFadeComplex® contains a blend of potent antioxidants and full spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreens to protect colour from free radicals. Sulfates can fade colour vibrancy, so to gently cleanse without stripping colour, their ZeroSulfate® shampoos include a mild cleansing system, with no added salt, derived from coconut, corn, and sugar, to deliver a rich lather and help optimize colour retention. These products boast highly concentrated formulas bursting with superior ingredients that deliver up to 80 shampoos—two times more than most other product ranges. The promotional incentive Pureology has attached to the purchase of their products is also pleasing—you get a genuinely pretty toiletry bag for free with every two products purchased (while stocks last).

New hair extensions

October 23rd, 2009 | 0 comments

Cinderella extensions are 100% human hair and can thus be coloured (though they do come in an array of colours to begin with). You can straighten, blow dry or even use your ghd on these little miracles, to give your new look a curl of wave. If you look after them, this will be a once in a lifetime investment. The extensions retail at R2500, with 8 pieces of varying length in a pack, all very easy to clip in and comfortable to wear, but be sure to book an appointment if you’re interested in trying them out, so that Andret or Mel can teach you how best to maximize their potential.

I see wrinkles

October 23rd, 2009 | 0 comments

Gently turn back the clock with our non-invasive Dermalogica Age Smart facial (R 500). Incorporated in the 75 minutes of bliss is a high frequency treatment which helps to reduce the size of and sebum output of your pores. The circulation of blood to your face will be stimulated, which will in turn nourish the skin’s surface and renew underlying cells, diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Indulge me please

October 23rd, 2009 | 0 comments

The classic, no holds barred facial, complete with extractions (if needed) and a massage you won’t forget, using highly effective products. Ask for either a RegimA Purifying Skin Care facial (R 260) or a Dermalogica Face facial (R 290). Indulgence and relaxation are major by products of this offering, but the true benefit will always be glowing skin.

My skin feels dull

October 23rd, 2009 | 0 comments

If you feel that your skin is looking duller than you would like, drop in for our RegimA ‘Peel & Heal’ facial, a wildly popular, 100% natural treatment using flower and plant chemicals that are potent in their rejuvenating effect but which, unlike other skin peels, do not jeopardize the epidermis through repeated contact. The ‘Peel & Heal’ is a windfall for all skin types: white, black and Asian, and it doesn’t matter whether you’re eleven, pregnant or worried about the rigours of age, the ‘Peel & Heal’ will help solve your skin woes by gently working through the outer layer of skin to uncover the living skin below. The great benefit for working women and men is the fact that visible peeling after the treatment is usually negligible. This treatment lasts for 60 minutes and starts from R 310.

Analyze my skin

October 23rd, 2009 | 0 comments

If you don’t have time for regular facials but would like a professional skin therapist to advise you on which products you should be using to treat your concerns, pop in for either a 20 minute Dermalogica Express Skin Care facial (R 170), or a 40 minute RegimA Deep Cleanse facial (R 220), after which Elri or Delfina, our skin therapists, will offer you professional advice about the products you should be using.