Hair Trends

Hair Scarves + Bows

I'm loving this trend!

I am the first person to admit I'm not the most adventurous when it comes to styling my hair. Iv always had the same boring look and was convinced before Christmas by one of the stylists at work  to cut in a full fringe. Its taken months to eventually master it. My friend Kev has been constantly nagging me to get some cool new scarves and bows and try them out.

Here are a few looks I hope to try out this Spring/ Summer. 

This is my favourite, Id love to be able to pull this off. It was posted by Linda Durack from Roscrea, her sister Debra  styled the look, she is currently training in Bellissimo in Limerick! 

Love It!

Everlasting Lashes

WARNING!!!

Eyelash extensions are addicting.

My own eyelashes have always been very long, Iv never felt the need for extensions. What I love about the everlasting lashes is that they are applied to your own individual lashes so they look and feel very natural. They come in varying lengths so they can be as dramatic or natural as you wish. I wear mine the same length as my natural lash so they give extra volume and that way I don't need to wear a lot of eye make up.

Just like getting nails done, women get their lashes filled in every two to three weeks for the best results.

Individual lashes are applied to your own lashes using a safe but  strong adhesive bond.

The process to get a full set, meaning that every lash is extended, takes anywhere between one to  two  hours.

The results are always gorgeous, fuller, luscious looking lashes, that are as thick and as long as the client desires.

With proper care, the lashes will last for two – three months as long as the individual lashes have not completed their natural cycle and fallen out.

With lash extensions, you never have to wear mascara.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBRL2NGdEMg

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Typically the price varies from 90 to 115 euro. There are lots of these deals on groupon and living social sites for 30/40 euro, just be careful of these. A lot of times cheaper glue is used which can cause irritation and sensitivity to the eyes. They don't look as natural either as often not enough time is allowed for the application and the lashes are bunched together and this defeats the purpose!

Skin Types and Skin Conditions

The Fitzpatrick Skin Type is a skin classification system first developed in 1975 by Thomas Fitzpatrick, MD, of Harvard Medical School.

In order to determine your Fitzpatrick Skin Type, we measure two components, your genetic disposition and your reaction to sun exposure.

 Types range from the very fair (Type I) to the very dark (Type VI). 

So, grab a piece of paper and discover what your type is.

Once you know your skin type it’s easier to understand why certain treatments are more suitable for you and also how certain products will benefit your skin.

Your eye color is:

Light blue, light gray or light green = 0

Blue, gray or green = 1

Hazel or light brown = 2 

Dark brown = 3

Brownish black = 4

Your natural hair color is:

Red or light blonde = 0

Blonde = 1

Dark blonde or light brown = 2

Dark brown = 3

Black = 4

Your natural skin color (before sun exposure) is:

Ivory white = 0

Fair or pale = 1

Fair to beige, with golden undertone = 2

Olive or light brown = 3

Dark brown or black = 4

How many freckles do you have on unexposed areas of your skin?

Many = 0

Several = 1

A few = 2

Very few = 3

None = 4

Total score for genetic disposition: _______

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How does your skin respond to the sun?

Always burns, blisters and peels = 0

Often burns, blisters and peels = 1

Burns moderately = 2

Burns rarely, if at all = 3

Never burns = 4

Does your skin tan?

Never -- I always burn = 0

Seldom = 1

Sometimes = 2

Often = 3

Always = 4

How deeply do you tan?

Not at all or very little = 0

Lightly = 1

Moderately = 2

Deeply = 3

My skin is naturally dark = 4

How sensitive is your face to the sun?

Very sensitive = 0

Sensitive = 1

Normal = 2

Resistant = 3

Very resistant/Never had a problem = 4

Total score for reaction to sun exposure: _______

Add up your genetic disposition and sun exposure totals to find your Fitzpatrick Skin Type: ___________________

Type 1: 0-6 points

Type 2: 7-12 points

Type 3: 13-18 points

Type 4: 19- 24 points

Type 5: 25-30

Type 6: 31+

Now we have determined your skin type we can start to explore what treatments are best suited to your skin.

Everyone's skin is normal to them, but in order to care for more diverse skin types, we group people into some skin categories. Determining your skin type is an important first step in knowing how to treat your skin, what products to use, and how to have perfect skin.

Normal skin shows neither oil on the surface nor flaking skin. It should feel supple and smooth. If you have it, consider yourself lucky :)

Oily skin is characterised by an oily shine on the surface of the skin. It is also common for a person with oily skin to have large pores.

Dry skin may feel taut or show flakes of dead skin on the surface. It is associated with small pores. Moisturizing is very important for this skin type.

Combination skin is most common. It shows traits of all three of the above skin types. Usually, the skin is oily in the T-zone and normal to dry elsewhere.

Cleanse, Tone, Moisturise

We all know we should cleanse, tone and moisturise but what does this actually mean and why should we do it.

A good daily skin care routine is vital to keep your skin clean, hydrated, protected, healthy and glowing. And for this, it is important to make cleansing, toning, moisturising and protecting a regular feature in your routine.

Everyday our skin goes through a process of cell renewal. Old dead skin cells reach the surface of the skin and new cells are produced at the dermis. These skin cells along with a build up of sebum can act as a barrier on the surface and cause the skin to look dull and lifeless and can contribute to congestion leading to breakouts.   

Cleansing the skin every morning helps to remove this build up. It also allows for deeper penetration of more active products to the dermis. You should always double cleanse, first cleanse to remove excess oil or dirt from the skin, the second to cleanse the skin itself. There are many different types of cleansers and we will discuss the best types for your skin type later on.  

There is much controversy over the use of certain toners. Typically a toner was a product containing a lot of alcohol to 'de-grease' the skin. Toners containing alcohol dehydrate the skin and should be avoided. A 'toner' should be a step in your skincare routine to condition your skin. Either in the form of a lotion applied to the skin using cotton pads or else spritzed onto the skin. Toners remove any residual cleanser left on the skin and they also help increase hydration and help to bring the larger molecules of a moisturiser into the deeper layers of the skin.

Moisturising our skin is the best way to prevent premature aging. Even the oiliest of skin types need to moisturise. If the skin becomes dehydrated your skin is immediately susceptible to sensitivity, broken capillaries and as mentioned, aging. Moisturising in the am with an added SPF and in the evening using more active anti-aging ingredients.