6 Simple Tips for Great Hair Care!

#1 – Shampoo your hair only one time really well. Some experts advise you to shampoo your hair twice and this is really not necessary and can also dry your hair.

#2 – Use a shampoo that is formulated for colored or processed hair if you color or perm your hair. These shampoos are specifically created to be gentle and moisturize your hair.

#3 – Use a clarifying shampoo at least once a week to eliminate build up from shampoo, and other styling products. If you don’t want to spend additional money on a clarifying shampoo, mix a pinch of baking soda into your regular shampoo and use normally.

#4 – Do not use an all in one shampoo especially on oily hair as it can create build up much faster on your hair and weighs it down.

#5 – Use a volumizing shampoo only two or three times a week for fine or thinning hair. This type of shampoo contains proteins that bond to the hair to add volume. If it is used to often, it can create a residue than weighs your hair down.

#6 – Protect your hair from the sun. This will prevent your hair from becoming brittle. Wear a great hat when you are in the sun for extended periods of time. Use an SPF product on your hair if wearing a hat is not feasible. Leave in conditioner can also help protect your hair from the sun.

If you follow these simple tips your hair will look healthy, shiny and beautiful. It’s easy to have and maintain gorgeous hair when you know how!

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--Carla

Basic Clothing Items Every Woman Should Have for Her Wardrobe!

If you have ever asked yourself what items you should have as basic wardrobe pieces, then this list is for you. This is a great shopping list if you have found yourself wanting to re-invent your wardrobe, and gives you a great starting point to build your new look. Keep in mind the colors you choose should flatter the color of your skin and body type to emphasize your best features. Remember the most flattering styles and colors are those that create an unbroken vertical line for your body.

At Least Two Shirts
• A white or pastel colored button-front shirt with a hem length that flatters your body
• T-Shirts with necklines that flatter your neck and body type

At Least Two Pairs of Dark Pants
• One with a simple, slimming cut for day wear
• One with a fuller leg style in black that drapes for day or evening wear

At Least Two Pairs of Jeans
• One slimming pair that is hemmed to wear with heels
• One pair hemmed to wear with flat shoes, sandals, or tennis shoes

At Least Three Skirts
• One with clean lines like a pencil type skirt, or an A-line skirt in black
• An A-line shape skirt, diagonal bias, or circle in a fabric that drapes well for day and evening
• One neutral in a mixable fabric that may be a vertical stripe

At Least Three sweaters
• One black that you wear in all seasons and should match your pants in color
• One neutral color that flatters your skin tone
• One with a rich color that flatters your coloring

At Least Two jackets
• One tailored jacket that matches your dark pants so it reads as a suit
• One sporty or casual jacket that flatters your shape in a leather, suede, wool, or cotton twill

At Least Three coats
• A classic trench coat that flatters your shape to wear when it rains in a neutral or black
• A light knee-length coat that works for day or night you can wear between seasons
• A winter coat suitable for your region in the best fabric you can afford

At Least Two Dresses and/or Matching Separates
• A little black dress for day and evening
• Matching separates that create the look of a dress and create an unbroken visual line

Remember to choose colors that compliment your skin tone. The best way to test for colors that will flatter you is to hold them up against your face when you are not wearing any makeup. If the color lights up your face and brings out your best features it is a great color for you. Monochromatic outfits will help create a slimming vertical line for your silhouette, while contrasting colors tend to cut you half visually. These basic items will keep you prepared to dress impeccably for any occasion and should be the basis on which to build any wardrobe.

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Source: The Pocket Stylist Behind-the-Scenes Expertise from a Fashion Pro on Creating Your Own Unique Look, by Kendall Farr

May Beauty Tips

5.13.10

Getting regular exercise at least 3 times per week for a half hour per day can make you look ten years younger.

Getting at least 8 hours of sleep per night will keep you feeling refreshed and younger looking.

Getting regular facials at least once a week or a minimum of once a month will keep your face looking youthful.

Maintaining a healthy weight keeps you looking young. If necessary, use a healthy, weight loss supplement regularly to help maintain your weight.

Using a detoxifying supplement to rid your body of harmful toxins can also keep you looking younger.


5.20.10

For blue, green or gray eyes, use eye shadows that are shades of brown to create a frame around the eyes to make them pop. Avoid colors that match your eye color if you want them to stand out.

For brown eyes, use eye shadows that are a silver brown, or sandy honey color tones to frame your eyes.

If you have small eyes, use lighter shades of eye shadow.

Use darker shades of eye shadow for large eyes.

Do not use shimmery products on problem skin as they will only emphasize trouble spots.


5.28.10

To prevent “green hair” from swimming in a chlorine pool, soak hair with club soda or seltzer when you get out. Rinse hair, shampoo and condition normally.

To get rid of normal shampoo build up, mix a small amount of baking soda into your regular shampoo at least once a week, lather up, rinse well and condition. This step will save you money so you won’t have to purchase an additional clarifying shampoo.

To eliminate “green hair” caused from swimming in chlorine, use tomato juice, paste or ketchup, massage into hair, rinse, shampoo and condition.

Another way to get rid of “green hair” is to dissolve 3 aspirins in a cup of water and work into hair. Leave mixture on hair for 5 minutes then rinse, shampoo and condition hair.

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