April 14, 2010
By Kimberly Fusaro for Woman's Day
If you're constantly trying to put your best face forward, you'd better be on good terms with your hairdresser. Sure, you're savvy on who and when to tip — but there's a lot more your stylist wishes you knew. Ever wonder what your hairdresser is really thinking when he's elbow deep in your tresses? We asked stylists from around the country to sound off on everything they've been dying to tell you.
1. I probably can't give you a celebrity's hairstyle.
Yes, we'd all love Jennifer Aniston's shiny, sun-kissed locks. But even if your stylist can match a celeb's color and cut, she can't give you access to the team of professionals that the rich and famous have fixing their hair before every appearance. Bringing in pictures is great, but be open to adaptations that take into account your hair texture and bone structure. If you go in expecting a carbon copy of a red carpet style, “you may be very disappointed,” says Don Bewley, cofounder of Eufora International Haircare in Carlsbad, California.
2. Tell me exactly what “a little bit” means—even if you feel like you're being nitpicky.
“We're not mind readers!” says Brittany Molina, owner of Brittany's Spa Salon in Jacksonville, Florida. Be prepared to talk specifics with your stylist. Saying, “Just don't go too short” isn't helpful. Show your stylist the exact length you want your hair. And if you request she take off two inches, make sure your definition of “two inches” is the same as hers.
3. Please respect my time.
“A busy hairdresser's time is very valuable,” says Bewley. Being five minutes late can throw off your stylist's entire day. If you're running late, call. And never pull a no-show. On the same note, don't phone at the last minute and ask to get “squeezed in.” Your stylist will likely try to accommodate you, but it may mean staying late or rushing to finish another client first.
4. I love getting to know my clients — to a point.
Don't assume your stylist is eager to listen to you vent about your divorce or your overbearing boss. “After 10 clients a day, everyone's problems start to weigh on us!” says Bewley. Try to keep the conversation centered on fashion, beauty or wellness. And remember: This is your time to relax and feel beautiful — and your stylist's time to focus on your hair.
5. A salon is not a daycare center.
“Kids should not be brought to a salon unless they're getting a service,” says Michael Boychuck, the personal hair colorist of Paris Hilton and owner of Las Vegas salons Color, Amp and Primp. Salons do their best to be kid-friendly, but stylists can't focus on their clients and keep hot irons and chemicals out of little hands. Leave your dog at home, too, urges Emily Howard, owner of Moxie Parlour in San Francisco, California. It's against the law to have animals in salons, so don't bring one in unless you're willing to pay a hefty fine on the salon's behalf.
6. Put down your cell phone. And your lunch.
Turn off your cell phone before the start of your appointment, recommends Molina. “Not only is your conversation distracting to other customers,” she says, “your hairstylist can't do her job if you're reaching for your phone or moving your head from side to side.” And try not to eat when you're getting your hair done, urges Boychuck. The constant motion isn't doing your stylist — or your hair — any favors.
7. I'm pushing my salon's products because they're better for your hair—not to make a few bucks.
Your stylist stocks products he believes in. It's frustrating for him to see a client pay good money for great color or a trendy cut but then buy drugstore shampoo and conditioner to save a few bucks. Your stylist can tell you exactly what you need to maintain your hair — and save you from playing the drugstore guessing game. “I'm here to give you the right advice,” says Bewley. “And I'll gladly exchange anything that's not working for you.”
8. You know your hair better than anyone—tell me about it!
If you're visiting a stylist for the first time, be upfront about your hair's history, says Dickey, founder of the Hair Rules Salon in New York City. Did your last hairdresser use a relaxer? Do you know what he colored your hair with? The more information you have, the better. Previous chemical treatments will affect how the next ones set. And if you have especially thick hair, let the receptionist know when you book your appointment so she can allot enough time for you.
9. If you like my work, please let other people know!
“Referrals are hairstylists' lifeblood,” says Bewley. If you're happy with your cut or color, tell your friends and coworkers. Passing on referrals can be mutually beneficial: If a new client comes in on your recommendation, your stylist will likely give you a discount the next time you visit the salon.
10. You're a walking billboard for my work.
Don't go too long between colorings or let your haircut lose its shape. Your hair should be a positive reflection of your stylist's work. If you're not sure how to style a new cut once you get home, go back and ask questions, urges Bewley. Your hairdresser wants you to look good, and would be more than happy to teach you the proper styling and finishing tips.
2010年4月15日 星期四
2010年4月8日 星期四
Skin Whitening Products Recommended
I believe many people think whitening products are just for those people that want to whiten their skins. True, Asian people have more important values toward light, clear, and fair skin: this is the kind of beautiful skin in their eyes. If you go to Asia, you'll find all kinds of whitening products on the market. Brands like Olay, Ponds, Nivea, or O'Loreal they all have their whitening products on the market. It is actually rare if you don't find whitening products for a certain brand.
Unfortunately, whitening isn't just for white skin, everyone needs whitening especially when we grow older! Whitening is also for those people that would like to get rid of their freckles, correct their skin discoloration, and hope to have healthier and more radiant skin!
Whitening products are normally more expensive if you want more effective results. Good skin does cost alot of money!
A Comprehensive Skin Brightening System Targeted for Every Spot
Building on over 20 years of whitening expertise, the Estee Lauder research and development team have been hard at work developing a deeper understanding of Asian skin and the cause of dark spots. Based on new findings and the knowledge that "not all spots are created equal", Estee Lauder brings you Cyber White Ex - our most comprehensive brightening system ever - with three highly targeted, breakthrough technologies, to help correct and prevent three different types of spots responsible for clouding your complexion: Stubborn Age Spots, Small Surface Spots and those Barely Visible Spots just below the skin's surface.
EXtra Protection to help prevent Barely Visible Spots
EXtra Re-Surfacing to eliminate Small Surface Spots
EXtra Correction to fight Stubborn Age Spots
Cyber White Ex Skin Brightening System
Yes, Estee Lauder products are expensive. This product line costs ranging from $52-$136. But if you know how to use Estee Lauder effectively, don't be surprise they will give you the greatest, shocking results!
-It conditions and refines for a skin surface with more even texture and transparency that boosts light transmission within the surface. More light transmission creates a healthy looking natural glow and makes the look of discolorations such as age spots have a less obvious contrast to natural skin colour.
-It contains concentrated SK-II Pitera that helps lead to improvement in overall skin appearance enhancement.
-It permeates quickly into the skin and gives a light and smooth feeling when applied.
SKII products are always very expensive. SKII is a prestigious skincare brand from Japan that says their products are miracle water that can give you the most radiant and healthy skin. It is very reliable, but when I look at the price, I will have to think about it!! When I am older, I will use it ^^.
To reduce the appearance of surface dark spots: glycolic acid, helps exfoliate dark melanin loaded dead cells.
To help prevent them for re-forming: it combined ellagic acid, natural in tara ( plant ) with detox complex.
$75
Biotherm is a very good skincare product. I heard so compliments from my friends using their products!
FANCL researchers discovered the new grapefruite essence helps passing Vitamin C, which helps to lighten dark spots and freckkles through deep down the skin. The new richer lotion penetrates instantly leaving your skin soft and moisturized. The new air-less bottle dispenses the lotion without getting air or bacteria back in. Not only does WHITE ESSENCE help reduce the existing dark spots and freckles, it will protect your skin from creating new ones.
$46
Fancl is very famous in HK and Asia.
Laneige White Plus Renew Emulsion SPF15
Size: 120ml
White Plus Complex with the function of 3-step melanin protection and recovery works to form a whitening water protection layer, keeping the skin look more brightened and transparent. Its UV ray protection function protects skin from the daily UV rays, increasing the whitening effect.
US$39.99
Laneige White Plus Renew Night Cream
White plus renew complex with the function of 3 step melanin protection and recovery and the white birch ingredient work to recover the skin rhythm, keeping your skin appears brightened and luminous during the night time.
US$44.99
Laneige is a famous skincare product brand from Korea. Almost all girls in Korea have to have their products!
Give skin the radiance it rightfully deserves with the Derma White Lab Bright Fortifying Complex. A powerful skin whitener with the patented Derma White technology, it delivers skin brightening ingredients where they are most needed for a reduction in dark spots and skin discolorations. Continued use improves skin’s over-all clarity and brightness. Use twice a day on cleansed and toned skin. For quicker whitening, use together with the complete range of Derma White products. By Clinique.
$75
Clinique is always a trusted brand. Except last time my skin reacts irritable to one of their products, but all the other products my friends and I use work very good!
The ones I recommended above are some expensive products, but they do work great..= =''
I am sure you can find these products in a less expensive price online! Also I am sure you can find some other great, less expensive whitening products. Especially when you get older, whitening is an essential step in your everyday skincare!
Unfortunately, whitening isn't just for white skin, everyone needs whitening especially when we grow older! Whitening is also for those people that would like to get rid of their freckles, correct their skin discoloration, and hope to have healthier and more radiant skin!
Whitening products are normally more expensive if you want more effective results. Good skin does cost alot of money!
Building on over 20 years of whitening expertise, the Estee Lauder research and development team have been hard at work developing a deeper understanding of Asian skin and the cause of dark spots. Based on new findings and the knowledge that "not all spots are created equal", Estee Lauder brings you Cyber White Ex - our most comprehensive brightening system ever - with three highly targeted, breakthrough technologies, to help correct and prevent three different types of spots responsible for clouding your complexion: Stubborn Age Spots, Small Surface Spots and those Barely Visible Spots just below the skin's surface.
EXtra Protection to help prevent Barely Visible Spots
EXtra Re-Surfacing to eliminate Small Surface Spots
EXtra Correction to fight Stubborn Age Spots
Cyber White Ex Skin Brightening System
Yes, Estee Lauder products are expensive. This product line costs ranging from $52-$136. But if you know how to use Estee Lauder effectively, don't be surprise they will give you the greatest, shocking results!
Cellumination Cream (Illuminating Moisturizer)
$150
Cellumination Essence (Hydrating Serum)
$150
Both in the cellumination production hydrate and refine the surface to boost skin’s natural, healthy-looking glow and to help diminish the appearance of discoloration for a more even tone.
-It conditions and refines for a skin surface with more even texture and transparency that boosts light transmission within the surface. More light transmission creates a healthy looking natural glow and makes the look of discolorations such as age spots have a less obvious contrast to natural skin colour.
-It contains concentrated SK-II Pitera that helps lead to improvement in overall skin appearance enhancement.
-It permeates quickly into the skin and gives a light and smooth feeling when applied.
SKII products are always very expensive. SKII is a prestigious skincare brand from Japan that says their products are miracle water that can give you the most radiant and healthy skin. It is very reliable, but when I look at the price, I will have to think about it!! When I am older, I will use it ^^.
Biotherm White Detox Botanic (A) Lyzer Melano-Neutralizer Whitening Concentrate 1.01fl.oz./30ml
BIOTHERM White Detox Bio A 2 Ultra Whitening Detoxifying Essence, 30ml/1oz
To reduce the appearance of surface dark spots: glycolic acid, helps exfoliate dark melanin loaded dead cells.
To help prevent them for re-forming: it combined ellagic acid, natural in tara ( plant ) with detox complex.
$75
Biotherm is a very good skincare product. I heard so compliments from my friends using their products!
Fancl White Essence
FANCL researchers discovered the new grapefruite essence helps passing Vitamin C, which helps to lighten dark spots and freckkles through deep down the skin. The new richer lotion penetrates instantly leaving your skin soft and moisturized. The new air-less bottle dispenses the lotion without getting air or bacteria back in. Not only does WHITE ESSENCE help reduce the existing dark spots and freckles, it will protect your skin from creating new ones.
$46
Fancl is very famous in HK and Asia.
Size: 120ml
White Plus Complex with the function of 3-step melanin protection and recovery works to form a whitening water protection layer, keeping the skin look more brightened and transparent. Its UV ray protection function protects skin from the daily UV rays, increasing the whitening effect.
US$39.99
Laneige White Plus Renew Night Cream
White plus renew complex with the function of 3 step melanin protection and recovery and the white birch ingredient work to recover the skin rhythm, keeping your skin appears brightened and luminous during the night time.
US$44.99
Laneige is a famous skincare product brand from Korea. Almost all girls in Korea have to have their products!
Clinique Derma White Lab Bright Fortifying Complex
Give skin the radiance it rightfully deserves with the Derma White Lab Bright Fortifying Complex. A powerful skin whitener with the patented Derma White technology, it delivers skin brightening ingredients where they are most needed for a reduction in dark spots and skin discolorations. Continued use improves skin’s over-all clarity and brightness. Use twice a day on cleansed and toned skin. For quicker whitening, use together with the complete range of Derma White products. By Clinique.
$75
Clinique is always a trusted brand. Except last time my skin reacts irritable to one of their products, but all the other products my friends and I use work very good!
The ones I recommended above are some expensive products, but they do work great..= =''
I am sure you can find these products in a less expensive price online! Also I am sure you can find some other great, less expensive whitening products. Especially when you get older, whitening is an essential step in your everyday skincare!
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