Sure, it's their job to look good and they have plenty of help achieving their beauty goals but that doesn't mean the rest of us can't look as good as our favorite celebrities.
One tip celebrities learn early on is that beauty is achieved from the inside out and prevention is key. Going under the knife these days draws as much scrutiny as a bad beach photo showing dimpled thighs and belly fat. Celebrities are simply supposed to look fabulous but without showing the obvious signs of how they achieved the results. But we all know that nothing happens by magic.
We've asked celebrity makeup artists, skincare specialists, nutritionists, doctors and other professionals that work with today's hottest celebrities to share some of the secrets to treating common skin complaints and achieving younger looking, radiant skin at any age.
Protect Skin from the Environment
Stars like Kate Hudson know that protecting their skin from harsh UV rays and environmental irritants helps to preserve the skin's precious collagen reserves. Kate is a fan of Juice Beauty Green Apple Antioxidant Serum.
Actress Cate Blanchett turns to N.V. Perricone Olive Oil Polyphenols Nutrient Face Fortifier (Whew! What a name!) to keep her skin protected with antioxidant packed polyphenols, which also reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Super Hydration
It's all about the dewy complexion in Hollywood. So if you're skin is as dry as sandpaper, you'd better get to hydrating (dry skin is more prone to fine lines, making you look older). Debra Messing always seems to pull off the quenched look. Try a dollop of Kate Somerville Quench Hydrating Serum to lock in moisture (plus the Vitamin A fights the signs of aging).
Ivanka Trump gets her Springtime glow from SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Masque. Sure, she's already young but infusing her skin with youth-boosting hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5 can keep her looking as young as she feels. Model-turned-actress Molly Sims moisturizes with Dr. Brandt contour effect moisturizing cream, which plumps up the skin by drenching it with moisture-and moisture is our friend.
Dark Circles
Katherine Heigl relies on Hylexin to stop undereye circles and puffiness in their tracks. The ingredients in Hylexin reinforce capillaries that deposit blood in the undereye area creating those persistent dark circles. So say goodbye to raccoon eyes and hello sexy!
Ashunta Sheriff, exclusive makeup artist to Alicia Keys, offers this advice for making tired eyes look brighter and more rested, "Concealer will definitely take away the appearance of dark circles. Also, even though this skincare line is targeted for men, I've used Morning After Rescue Remedy Gel by Nickel. With caffeine, cucumber and other vital ingredients for under eye skin, it perks eyes up quickly and makes them look refreshed."
Adult Acne
Yes, even supermodels get pimples. Earlier this year supermodel Gisele Bundchen was asked what beauty tricks she's picked up over the years and responded by saying, "I had a really horrible pimple on my nose, and a makeup artist gave me Nelsons Acne Gel. I kept putting it on, and my pimple went away. I was like, this is great. It doesn't burn your skin."
Statistics suggest that roughly 85% of the American population have a problem with acne. The Nelsons homeopathic acne gel actually works and contains no artificial colors, artificial fragrances, or animal products and it is not tested on animals. It's made from natural ingredients like extracts of organically grown hypericum perforatum, calendula, and arnica.
Now that you are armed with all of this beauty advice, your favorite celebrity will have some new competition!
A. Covington is a beauty writer who loves anything that smells great and makes her skin, nails, and hair look and feel amazing. She lends her beauty IQ to her beauty blog. Her readers get a daily dose of beauty tips and cosmetics product reviews, plus articles on makeup, skincare, hair products, and fragrances for the body and home. Amy maintains three blogs for Belisi Fashions, a luxury accessories brand, specializing in silk ties and silk scarves.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=A._Covington
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
How to Use Airbrush Makeup
Catherine Zeta Jones wears it. So does Jennifer Lopez. Why? Airbrush makeup creates a flawless face - almost as if you took your picture and ran it through Photoshop.
Here's how it works. A tiny amount of specialized foundation makeup is mixed with a few drops of water, and then sprayed onto the face with a wand. The result is a sheer, yet full coverage. You end up wearing less foundation, but with a flawless finish. It even hides under eye circles and rosacea.
Tools for At-Home Airbrush Application
airbrush compressor
airbrush wand (sometimes called a pen)
hose (connects the wand and the compressor)
makeup foundation
bottled water
First time users can get this equipment in a kit. After that, all you will need is the foundation. Expect to pay from $120 to $600 or more as your initial investment. Once you've purchased your kit, the only further cost is foundation, which can be about $20. Some companies are making smaller compressors, which are easier for home use and for travel.
How to Apply
1. Place a few drops of foundation into the designated cup, along with a few drops of water. (Each brand will have its own instructions telling you specifically how many drops of each to use.)
2. Hold the wand about 6 to 10 inches from your face, and spray the mixture in gentle circles over your face and neck. Never hold the wand in one place. Keep it moving. And don't spray it into your eyes. Keep your eyes closed if you can.
3. Let it dry. If you want, you can apply a second coat. After that's dry, you're good to go. No need for finishing or setting powder.
What Kind of Foundation to Buy
Airbrush makeup foundations come in two types: silicone-based and water-based. Many professionals recommend the silicone, saying that it creates a slightly more flawless look. You need to purchase dedicated airbrush makeup - you can't use your regular foundation in these machines.
Cruelty-Free Companies
The good news is that many airbrush companies make non-animal tested foundations. Dinair Airbrush Makeup, OCC, and Luminess are among many cruelty-free brands.
Blush and Eye Shadow
You can buy airbrush-ready blush and eye shadow, although that may require the purchase of a special nozzle for your wand. But once your basic foundation is dry, there's no problem using your regular powder blush and eye makeup.
Airbrush Advantages
Once airbrushed, you are good to go for up to 10 or 20 hours, with an average of around 16 hours. It won't rub off on anything or disappear into your pores.
If you're sharing the makeup - at a wedding, for example - the airbrush system is sanitary, since it never actually touches the skin.
Some of the kits and foundations can be used on legs, to conceal veins and discolorations. That means no panty-hose, ladies!
Special effects, such as stencil tattoos, are easily applied.
Airbrush Disadvantages
It's expensive, especially at first.
Applying the makeup is time consuming and requires the equipment, a power supply, a water source, and enough space.
If you're applying it on yourself and you're alone, you've got to do at least parts of the application with your eyes closed. You don't want to get the product in your eyes.
You can't throw it into your purse like you can with mineral makeup or regular foundation.
If you use airbrush makeup a lot, you might consider some sort of face mask. No one has definitive information yet about how much of the product gets into your lungs.
Still, that ultra flawless, pore-less even look is a very appealing idea. Some women even say the makeup hides some of their wrinkles. If you want that look, airbrush makeup is certainly worth a try.
Suzann is a technical writer and copy editor. A graduate of Northwestern University, she runs the website http://www.MyMakeupMirror.com, which features articles containing cruelty-free cosmetics.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Suzann_Kale
Here's how it works. A tiny amount of specialized foundation makeup is mixed with a few drops of water, and then sprayed onto the face with a wand. The result is a sheer, yet full coverage. You end up wearing less foundation, but with a flawless finish. It even hides under eye circles and rosacea.
Tools for At-Home Airbrush Application
airbrush compressor
airbrush wand (sometimes called a pen)
hose (connects the wand and the compressor)
makeup foundation
bottled water
First time users can get this equipment in a kit. After that, all you will need is the foundation. Expect to pay from $120 to $600 or more as your initial investment. Once you've purchased your kit, the only further cost is foundation, which can be about $20. Some companies are making smaller compressors, which are easier for home use and for travel.
How to Apply
1. Place a few drops of foundation into the designated cup, along with a few drops of water. (Each brand will have its own instructions telling you specifically how many drops of each to use.)
2. Hold the wand about 6 to 10 inches from your face, and spray the mixture in gentle circles over your face and neck. Never hold the wand in one place. Keep it moving. And don't spray it into your eyes. Keep your eyes closed if you can.
3. Let it dry. If you want, you can apply a second coat. After that's dry, you're good to go. No need for finishing or setting powder.
What Kind of Foundation to Buy
Airbrush makeup foundations come in two types: silicone-based and water-based. Many professionals recommend the silicone, saying that it creates a slightly more flawless look. You need to purchase dedicated airbrush makeup - you can't use your regular foundation in these machines.
Cruelty-Free Companies
The good news is that many airbrush companies make non-animal tested foundations. Dinair Airbrush Makeup, OCC, and Luminess are among many cruelty-free brands.
Blush and Eye Shadow
You can buy airbrush-ready blush and eye shadow, although that may require the purchase of a special nozzle for your wand. But once your basic foundation is dry, there's no problem using your regular powder blush and eye makeup.
Airbrush Advantages
Once airbrushed, you are good to go for up to 10 or 20 hours, with an average of around 16 hours. It won't rub off on anything or disappear into your pores.
If you're sharing the makeup - at a wedding, for example - the airbrush system is sanitary, since it never actually touches the skin.
Some of the kits and foundations can be used on legs, to conceal veins and discolorations. That means no panty-hose, ladies!
Special effects, such as stencil tattoos, are easily applied.
Airbrush Disadvantages
It's expensive, especially at first.
Applying the makeup is time consuming and requires the equipment, a power supply, a water source, and enough space.
If you're applying it on yourself and you're alone, you've got to do at least parts of the application with your eyes closed. You don't want to get the product in your eyes.
You can't throw it into your purse like you can with mineral makeup or regular foundation.
If you use airbrush makeup a lot, you might consider some sort of face mask. No one has definitive information yet about how much of the product gets into your lungs.
Still, that ultra flawless, pore-less even look is a very appealing idea. Some women even say the makeup hides some of their wrinkles. If you want that look, airbrush makeup is certainly worth a try.
Suzann is a technical writer and copy editor. A graduate of Northwestern University, she runs the website http://www.MyMakeupMirror.com, which features articles containing cruelty-free cosmetics.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Suzann_Kale
Facial and Body Clay Masks -All You Ever Wanted to Know About Facial Clay Masks
Facial Clay Masks are part of a complete skin care regime and should be included at least twice a week in your daily skin care regime. There are however clays, and then there are high quality, premium cosmetic/beauty clays.
Argiletz clays are amongst the best clays on the market today. They are free from any contaminants and have many beneficial effects on the skin, making them ideal clays to use for facial and body clay masks. But what exactly are these facial clay masks and what do they actually do to your skin that is so beneficial? In this article we will take a close up look at facial clay masks, how they work, what makes them an essential part of your skin care regime and how your skin benefits from their use.
What are clays?
Clays are naturally occurring substances containing minerals, trace elements and nutrients. Clay is a part of most soils and gardeners the world over are very familiar with the properties of clay rich soils.
In the beauty industry however, clays are used in different ways, however, the properties of the clays don't change, their applications however, do.
Argiletz clays are high quality sun dried clays that come from Argiletz, a region in France, where they are extracted at specific depths in areas that are free from contamination. They are quarried under strict conditions to ensure that their mineral content and purity is retained.
Green Argiletz clay for example is a bio-mineral, which is naturally concentrated, containing various mineral salts and trace elements including: Silica, aluminum, magnesium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, copper, zinc, selenium, cobalt, manganese and many others.
What do facial clays do? and How do they Work on the skin?
These mineral salts, trace elements and other nutrients listed above have a detoxifying, nourishing, restoring and soothing effect on the skin.
Clay is naturally absorbent and draws toxins from deep in the skin's tissues, thus cleansing and detoxifying the skin. Its slight grainy texture exfoliates dead skin cells from the surface layer of your skin, while the nutrients contained in the clay have a toning and firming effect on the skin.
By adding plant hydrosols such as Melissa, Niauoli, Rose and others, the natural benefits of the different facial/body clays can be further enhanced.
Types of Clays used in our Facial/Body Clay Masks
There are many clays and types of clay, however in this article I will focus on what are arguably the best quality clays on the market today. The different Argiletz clays used in Wildcrafted Herbal Products' facial/body clay masks.
Green Clay
The most absorbing of the Clays, Green Clay is generally used as a Face Mask for tissue repair, drawing toxins from the skin and to normalise excessive secretions of oil or sweat. Applied as a Face or Body Mask, facial clay masks cleanse, exfoliate, smoothe and soften the skin. Green clay is especially good at drawing toxins out.
White Clay
White clay is a mild clay used for normal skin. It has similar properties as green clay and is suitable for Face and Body Masks for young and sensitive or mature and delicate skins. Applied as a powder, White Clay is an excellent body deodorant and a natural alternative to talcum powder. White Clay is the Clay of Choice for use as a Hand Mask to soothe and soften dry hands.
Red Clay
Red clay is high in iron oxide, hence its colour, and helpful for broken capillaries, bags under the eyes and sensitive skin types. It is used for toning the bust, thighs, stomach and upper arms. Red clay is an oily, mildly absorbent clay and is used for Face and Body Masks in cases of dry, sensitive or mature skin.
Pink Clay
This Clay is intended for use in a maintenance programme for the face and body. The softening effect of Pink Clay refines the skin's texture while toning the epidermis (outer layer of the skin).
Yellow Clay
Yellow clay is used for normal skin and has similar properties as green clay. This clay is derived from the iron oxide, Xanthoria Parietina. Yellow Clay is generally used for Face and Body Masks, particularly in cases where the condition of the skin and body needs revitalising. Yellow Clay is recommended for most skin types to restore tired and neglected skin.
Note: Be careful of coloured clays, there are many manufacturers that add dies to clay to produce artificially coloured clays, which do not have the same properties of effects and may well do you more harm than good. So choose carefully
What are the effects of Natural Clays on the skin?
As indicated above, Argiletz Clays are pure, mineral-rich clays that help detoxify, cleanse, tone and revitalize your skin when used in masks and/or in body/face creams. They also have a nutritive effect on the skin. It is important to choose the right facial clay for your skin.
How to use the clays?
The Earth Medicine Facial Clays should be used once or twice a week, prior to toning and moisturising, as a special cleansing skin treatment. The gel based clay blends can be used as a gentle, conditioning exfoliant scrub, whilst the cream based clay blends can be used as a mask to nourish, moisturise and hydrate.
Masks
The Cream based clays are designed for use as masks. Apply sufficient Clay Crème to the face and neck and leave on for 10-15 minutes. Rinse off in warm water.
Facial Gel Wash
The Gel based facial clay washes are designed for use as gentle exfoliant and toning scrubs. Simply moisten the face and neck with warm water and apply a small amount of Clay Gel and massage into a light foam for 2 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.
Danny Siegenthaler is a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine and together with his wife Susan, a medical herbalist and Aromatherapist, they have created Natural Skin Care Products by Wildcrafted Herbal Products to share their 40 years of combined expertise with you.
Join our Natural Skin Care Newsletter - it's fun, free and Informative and you receive a free eBook on natural skin care.
© Wildcrafted Herbal Products 2006
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Danny_Siegenthaler
Argiletz clays are amongst the best clays on the market today. They are free from any contaminants and have many beneficial effects on the skin, making them ideal clays to use for facial and body clay masks. But what exactly are these facial clay masks and what do they actually do to your skin that is so beneficial? In this article we will take a close up look at facial clay masks, how they work, what makes them an essential part of your skin care regime and how your skin benefits from their use.
What are clays?
Clays are naturally occurring substances containing minerals, trace elements and nutrients. Clay is a part of most soils and gardeners the world over are very familiar with the properties of clay rich soils.
In the beauty industry however, clays are used in different ways, however, the properties of the clays don't change, their applications however, do.
Argiletz clays are high quality sun dried clays that come from Argiletz, a region in France, where they are extracted at specific depths in areas that are free from contamination. They are quarried under strict conditions to ensure that their mineral content and purity is retained.
Green Argiletz clay for example is a bio-mineral, which is naturally concentrated, containing various mineral salts and trace elements including: Silica, aluminum, magnesium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, copper, zinc, selenium, cobalt, manganese and many others.
What do facial clays do? and How do they Work on the skin?
These mineral salts, trace elements and other nutrients listed above have a detoxifying, nourishing, restoring and soothing effect on the skin.
Clay is naturally absorbent and draws toxins from deep in the skin's tissues, thus cleansing and detoxifying the skin. Its slight grainy texture exfoliates dead skin cells from the surface layer of your skin, while the nutrients contained in the clay have a toning and firming effect on the skin.
By adding plant hydrosols such as Melissa, Niauoli, Rose and others, the natural benefits of the different facial/body clays can be further enhanced.
Types of Clays used in our Facial/Body Clay Masks
There are many clays and types of clay, however in this article I will focus on what are arguably the best quality clays on the market today. The different Argiletz clays used in Wildcrafted Herbal Products' facial/body clay masks.
Green Clay
The most absorbing of the Clays, Green Clay is generally used as a Face Mask for tissue repair, drawing toxins from the skin and to normalise excessive secretions of oil or sweat. Applied as a Face or Body Mask, facial clay masks cleanse, exfoliate, smoothe and soften the skin. Green clay is especially good at drawing toxins out.
White Clay
White clay is a mild clay used for normal skin. It has similar properties as green clay and is suitable for Face and Body Masks for young and sensitive or mature and delicate skins. Applied as a powder, White Clay is an excellent body deodorant and a natural alternative to talcum powder. White Clay is the Clay of Choice for use as a Hand Mask to soothe and soften dry hands.
Red Clay
Red clay is high in iron oxide, hence its colour, and helpful for broken capillaries, bags under the eyes and sensitive skin types. It is used for toning the bust, thighs, stomach and upper arms. Red clay is an oily, mildly absorbent clay and is used for Face and Body Masks in cases of dry, sensitive or mature skin.
Pink Clay
This Clay is intended for use in a maintenance programme for the face and body. The softening effect of Pink Clay refines the skin's texture while toning the epidermis (outer layer of the skin).
Yellow Clay
Yellow clay is used for normal skin and has similar properties as green clay. This clay is derived from the iron oxide, Xanthoria Parietina. Yellow Clay is generally used for Face and Body Masks, particularly in cases where the condition of the skin and body needs revitalising. Yellow Clay is recommended for most skin types to restore tired and neglected skin.
Note: Be careful of coloured clays, there are many manufacturers that add dies to clay to produce artificially coloured clays, which do not have the same properties of effects and may well do you more harm than good. So choose carefully
What are the effects of Natural Clays on the skin?
As indicated above, Argiletz Clays are pure, mineral-rich clays that help detoxify, cleanse, tone and revitalize your skin when used in masks and/or in body/face creams. They also have a nutritive effect on the skin. It is important to choose the right facial clay for your skin.
How to use the clays?
The Earth Medicine Facial Clays should be used once or twice a week, prior to toning and moisturising, as a special cleansing skin treatment. The gel based clay blends can be used as a gentle, conditioning exfoliant scrub, whilst the cream based clay blends can be used as a mask to nourish, moisturise and hydrate.
Masks
The Cream based clays are designed for use as masks. Apply sufficient Clay Crème to the face and neck and leave on for 10-15 minutes. Rinse off in warm water.
Facial Gel Wash
The Gel based facial clay washes are designed for use as gentle exfoliant and toning scrubs. Simply moisten the face and neck with warm water and apply a small amount of Clay Gel and massage into a light foam for 2 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.
Danny Siegenthaler is a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine and together with his wife Susan, a medical herbalist and Aromatherapist, they have created Natural Skin Care Products by Wildcrafted Herbal Products to share their 40 years of combined expertise with you.
Join our Natural Skin Care Newsletter - it's fun, free and Informative and you receive a free eBook on natural skin care.
© Wildcrafted Herbal Products 2006
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Danny_Siegenthaler
Skin Care - Using Beauty Care Products
Some people are more fortunate than others when it comes to how good their skin looks but how they achieve this is not a secret; by performing some simple skin care techniques every day, results should be seen quite quickly. Whilst plastic surgery, liposuction and other invasive techniques have been incredibly popular in the past, mainly because they provide near instant results, that is no longer the case with modern beauty care. The financial benefit of beauty care products over conventional cosmetic surgery is huge but there are also health benefits which any other type of cosmetic enhancement procedure cannot match.
The problem has always been our image of beauty care products like cold cream and the anti-aging formulations. Today's products are able to do much more after the research that has been carried out and are an important addition to your personal care regime. We often forget that our skin is an organ that needs looking after as it has a difficult job to and needs regular help.
The first step in skin care is making sure your skin is clean as pollution like dust, bacteria and make-up all take their toll, so the skin must be clean. Gently massage your cleanser into your skin in circular motions using your fingertips and then rinse off with warm water but only pat your skin with a soft towel to dry it.
Each person's skin has its own pH balance and if you use a toner once you have cleansed your skin, it will re-establish your natural PH balance. To reduce the number of wrinkles and help make your skin soft and supple, use moisturizing creams or lotions once you have finished with the skin toner. Moisturizing also has the added bonus of locking in the moisture that can be lost without its use, so do not skimp on this beauty care product.
Once or twice weekly you should treat your skin with an exfoliant or natural peel to remove dead skin cells and to deep cleanse your skin as part of you skin care routine. This step means that you will need to cleanse and then use a toner on the skin otherwise the exfoliant may not be completely removed.
Skin around the eye is very delicate and needs to be looked after so special beauty care product creams help alleviate the dark rings and puffiness that some people suffer ensuring the sin is much more supple and youthful looking. Along with these simple steps above ensure you drink plenty of water, exercise regularly and eat a nutrient rich diet, all of which will help keep your skin looking youthful, radiant and beautiful. The health of your skin should not be underestimated, not just for vanity reasons but for our overall health as it is a barrier against the elements, pollution and disease.
Learn how to use beauty care products properly by visiting http://beauty-topics.info a popular website that provides tips, advice and resources on beauty and beauty products
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Ray_Lam
The problem has always been our image of beauty care products like cold cream and the anti-aging formulations. Today's products are able to do much more after the research that has been carried out and are an important addition to your personal care regime. We often forget that our skin is an organ that needs looking after as it has a difficult job to and needs regular help.
The first step in skin care is making sure your skin is clean as pollution like dust, bacteria and make-up all take their toll, so the skin must be clean. Gently massage your cleanser into your skin in circular motions using your fingertips and then rinse off with warm water but only pat your skin with a soft towel to dry it.
Each person's skin has its own pH balance and if you use a toner once you have cleansed your skin, it will re-establish your natural PH balance. To reduce the number of wrinkles and help make your skin soft and supple, use moisturizing creams or lotions once you have finished with the skin toner. Moisturizing also has the added bonus of locking in the moisture that can be lost without its use, so do not skimp on this beauty care product.
Once or twice weekly you should treat your skin with an exfoliant or natural peel to remove dead skin cells and to deep cleanse your skin as part of you skin care routine. This step means that you will need to cleanse and then use a toner on the skin otherwise the exfoliant may not be completely removed.
Skin around the eye is very delicate and needs to be looked after so special beauty care product creams help alleviate the dark rings and puffiness that some people suffer ensuring the sin is much more supple and youthful looking. Along with these simple steps above ensure you drink plenty of water, exercise regularly and eat a nutrient rich diet, all of which will help keep your skin looking youthful, radiant and beautiful. The health of your skin should not be underestimated, not just for vanity reasons but for our overall health as it is a barrier against the elements, pollution and disease.
Learn how to use beauty care products properly by visiting http://beauty-topics.info a popular website that provides tips, advice and resources on beauty and beauty products
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Ray_Lam
Styling Tools - Best Styling Tools For Hair Styles
For most women and many men, styling our hair after a shower has become a daily ritual. Either as a necessity to dry or tame fly-away hair, or as part of a regimen to sculpt a "perfect look" - and styling tools have become part of the styling inventory.
Though styling tools and appliances come in a just a few "categories", their effect on hair styles is pretty substantial...short, long, medium, straight, curly, ethnic, thick or thin hair styles all benefit from styling with the right products for the job. Let's take a closer look...
Hair Brushes
Ah, the most common, yet most overlooked of the styling tools. Though some may not consider the brush - or comb - as a styling aid, it generally has the greatest impact on the style outcome. The type brush you select - round, paddle, flat - and its bristles can have a measurable impact on your hair.
A couple of considerations: Look for brushes with ceramic coating on the barrel and bristles. Ceramic coating holds up longer to heat, humidity and wear and tear. As bristles lose their coating, they create friction with follicles and tend to tear, strip or frizz hair. As we age, hair becomes more dry and brittle and brushes without adequate coating aggravate damage.
Bristles are usually stiff, soft, plastic or boar's hair. Though the stiffness and density of the brush is a matter of personal taste, staggered, stiff bristles work better with long and thick hair, whereas boar's hair provides increased manageability to fine or thin hair style. If possible, look for barrels with ceramic coating for heat distribution with thermal venting for faster drying (of your hair and the brush).
As a note, short hair styles work best with smaller barrels if you are using a round brush and narrower widths if using a paddle. Many stylists prefer small-width paddle designs for their increased flexibility and ease of use for short hair.
Hair Dryers
Probably the more critical, most often used, and easiest to operate, blow dryers & hair dryers have come a long way in the past few years. Many - at least the mores expensive ones - incorporate Tourmaline, ceramic and ionic drying technology to allow for smoother hair without threat of damage. Newest models offer "cold shot" switches that allow you to quickly blast cooler hair assisting setting your style. Separate heat and speed controls allow you to find an ideal setting for your style, thickness and hair type.
The biggest villain in drying is the most obvious - killing moisture in the follicles. Using the lowest setting possible helps reduce damage and ionic and tourmaline technology help infuse moisture into the cortex while eliminating static electricity. Today's hair dryer's are no longer only meant to dry wet hair, but are now used to add the requisite volume to the hair and the also control the frizz.
Flat Irons or Hair Straighteners
For long hair styles, flat irons have become the weapon of choice. Newer technology reduces frizzing and damage from over-heating and provide silky, smooth styling. Even those who prefer waves or curls, the flat iron is often the first step towards manageability. A couple of thoughts when considering a flat iron....one, Tourmaline and ceramic plates help protect the hair and distribute heat more evenly - avoiding hot spots that can burn and damage. Many have ionic generators which provide negative ions that smooth and soften while taming static electricity, fly-away and frizz.
The greatest concern with flat irons is heat damage. Ensure hair is dry and plates are clean of dirt, oil pr product build-up before using. Wet hair can steam and create significant damage. Look for models that have pre-select temperature settings, automatic shut-off.
Today's hair beauty products, styling tools and appliances are designed to help you achieve the hair styles you're looking for...and technology has advanced to give you better styling and increased protection from damaged hair.
Learn more about hair care products, hair styles, styling tools and aids, and healthy hair shampoos, and conditioners by visiting http://www.healthyhairplus.com/Learn-More-About-Hair-Products-s/19.htm
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Tim_Faber
Though styling tools and appliances come in a just a few "categories", their effect on hair styles is pretty substantial...short, long, medium, straight, curly, ethnic, thick or thin hair styles all benefit from styling with the right products for the job. Let's take a closer look...
Hair Brushes
Ah, the most common, yet most overlooked of the styling tools. Though some may not consider the brush - or comb - as a styling aid, it generally has the greatest impact on the style outcome. The type brush you select - round, paddle, flat - and its bristles can have a measurable impact on your hair.
A couple of considerations: Look for brushes with ceramic coating on the barrel and bristles. Ceramic coating holds up longer to heat, humidity and wear and tear. As bristles lose their coating, they create friction with follicles and tend to tear, strip or frizz hair. As we age, hair becomes more dry and brittle and brushes without adequate coating aggravate damage.
Bristles are usually stiff, soft, plastic or boar's hair. Though the stiffness and density of the brush is a matter of personal taste, staggered, stiff bristles work better with long and thick hair, whereas boar's hair provides increased manageability to fine or thin hair style. If possible, look for barrels with ceramic coating for heat distribution with thermal venting for faster drying (of your hair and the brush).
As a note, short hair styles work best with smaller barrels if you are using a round brush and narrower widths if using a paddle. Many stylists prefer small-width paddle designs for their increased flexibility and ease of use for short hair.
Hair Dryers
Probably the more critical, most often used, and easiest to operate, blow dryers & hair dryers have come a long way in the past few years. Many - at least the mores expensive ones - incorporate Tourmaline, ceramic and ionic drying technology to allow for smoother hair without threat of damage. Newest models offer "cold shot" switches that allow you to quickly blast cooler hair assisting setting your style. Separate heat and speed controls allow you to find an ideal setting for your style, thickness and hair type.
The biggest villain in drying is the most obvious - killing moisture in the follicles. Using the lowest setting possible helps reduce damage and ionic and tourmaline technology help infuse moisture into the cortex while eliminating static electricity. Today's hair dryer's are no longer only meant to dry wet hair, but are now used to add the requisite volume to the hair and the also control the frizz.
Flat Irons or Hair Straighteners
For long hair styles, flat irons have become the weapon of choice. Newer technology reduces frizzing and damage from over-heating and provide silky, smooth styling. Even those who prefer waves or curls, the flat iron is often the first step towards manageability. A couple of thoughts when considering a flat iron....one, Tourmaline and ceramic plates help protect the hair and distribute heat more evenly - avoiding hot spots that can burn and damage. Many have ionic generators which provide negative ions that smooth and soften while taming static electricity, fly-away and frizz.
The greatest concern with flat irons is heat damage. Ensure hair is dry and plates are clean of dirt, oil pr product build-up before using. Wet hair can steam and create significant damage. Look for models that have pre-select temperature settings, automatic shut-off.
Today's hair beauty products, styling tools and appliances are designed to help you achieve the hair styles you're looking for...and technology has advanced to give you better styling and increased protection from damaged hair.
Learn more about hair care products, hair styles, styling tools and aids, and healthy hair shampoos, and conditioners by visiting http://www.healthyhairplus.com/Learn-More-About-Hair-Products-s/19.htm
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Tips For Reducing Cellulite
Many of us have, or will have, an unpleasant encounter with cellulite. Cellulite usually occurs around the age of 35 and unlike what most of us believe, cellulite has nothing to do with our weight. Even the thinnest women are affected by cellulite. Many doctors believe that cellulite is unavoidable and is a result of hormonal changes and the anatomy of tissues that surround fat cells in the skin. Well, since we now know that we can't avoid cellulite, is there anything we can do to reduce its appearance?
One way to reduce the appearance of cellulite is through the use of lotions and creams. Creams and lotions which are specifically designed to reduce cellulite tend to stimulate cell circulation and melt fat. A key ingredient that these creams and lotions should contain is a form of methylxanthine. Caffeine is a form of methylxanthine. Creams rich in caffeine produce the best results. One recommendation is the Neutrogena Anti-Cellulite Treatment.
Another way to reduce cellulite is through dieting. Now, in this scenario, dieting does not mean attempting to lose weight, what it means is maintaining a skin healthy diet. Foods rich in lecithin, essential fatty acids, antioxidants and amino acids are a part of a healthy skin diet. These foods include: eggs, soy, cauliflower, peanut butter, flaxseed, nuts, berries, oranges, grapefruits, and pomegranates. The ingredients in these foods minimize cellular inflammation, reduce fluids and increase circulation of skin cells.
Since we can't avoid cellulite, the least we can do is try to reduce its appearance. There are several other cellulite reduction techniques available out there today; however, prior to incorporating these techniques to your daily skin regimen you should invest some time in researching the honesty behind the products. Also remember that cellulite is not a weight control issue so try not to get caught up in weight loss products as a means of cellulite reduction.
Lauren S. Johnson writes health articles about fitness and nutrition. Some of her favorite passions include studying the medicinal benefits of herbal remedies for antidepressants, diet pills, and hoodia gordonii.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Lauren_S_Johnson
One way to reduce the appearance of cellulite is through the use of lotions and creams. Creams and lotions which are specifically designed to reduce cellulite tend to stimulate cell circulation and melt fat. A key ingredient that these creams and lotions should contain is a form of methylxanthine. Caffeine is a form of methylxanthine. Creams rich in caffeine produce the best results. One recommendation is the Neutrogena Anti-Cellulite Treatment.
Another way to reduce cellulite is through dieting. Now, in this scenario, dieting does not mean attempting to lose weight, what it means is maintaining a skin healthy diet. Foods rich in lecithin, essential fatty acids, antioxidants and amino acids are a part of a healthy skin diet. These foods include: eggs, soy, cauliflower, peanut butter, flaxseed, nuts, berries, oranges, grapefruits, and pomegranates. The ingredients in these foods minimize cellular inflammation, reduce fluids and increase circulation of skin cells.
Since we can't avoid cellulite, the least we can do is try to reduce its appearance. There are several other cellulite reduction techniques available out there today; however, prior to incorporating these techniques to your daily skin regimen you should invest some time in researching the honesty behind the products. Also remember that cellulite is not a weight control issue so try not to get caught up in weight loss products as a means of cellulite reduction.
Lauren S. Johnson writes health articles about fitness and nutrition. Some of her favorite passions include studying the medicinal benefits of herbal remedies for antidepressants, diet pills, and hoodia gordonii.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Lauren_S_Johnson
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