Upstyles don’t always have to be difficult. Hot weather is here and instead of cutting it off, why not try a few simple upstyles to get it out of the way for this summer heat??? “We needed a few styles that are quick and easy for our clients to do at home. These styles don’t replace a hairstylist’s special touch, but they do give long hair some quick and easy fun variety. We hope you enjoy them. The first one is the Princess Braid.
CHI has Wonderful Products for all types of hair.
To maintain a great style it is always very important to prep the hair first. A good cleanse with a stylist recommended shampoo and conditioner is very important to address the needs of your hair to get it to perform the way you would like. I love CHI because they have so many different systems to work with different hair types, one of my favorites for fine hair is the Magnified Volume System. It has a wonderful fragrance, & it give you wonderful volume without a stiff feel. I love this for my clients with fine hair. I think BIG HAIR is always in and this product does the trick! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!!!
Check out this Video Clip on How to Volumize Your Hair!
When styling the Hair – Up or Down, it’s always important to give it a soft set first. Prep and dry the hair with your choice of wonderful CHI Products, then curl or style hair into the desired shape for the volume and control you desire. Then you can move on to this Sexy Style that Anna is about to show. I hope you enjoy this clip from Anna Cantu, platform artist for Farouk Systems.
Information on how to have beautiful, natural nails.
The primary purpose of the free edge of the nail is to protect the tip of the finger and or toe.
The nail bed is attached to the bone by ligaments.
The nail root is attached at the base of the nail, under the skin and inside the mantle.
The skin that touches, overlaps and surrounds the nail is the perionychium.
The lunula is the half-moon shape at the base of the nail that appears white due to a reflection of light at the point where the nail matrix and nail bed meet.
Nails are an appendage of the skin.
The cuticle is the loose and pliable overlapping skin around the nail.
The average growth of nails is 1/8th inch per month in adults.
Nails grow slower due to aging, winter months and or poor nutrition and tend to grow the fastest in the summer.
The growth of a new nail plate takes approximately 4 to 6 months.
Nail polish, applied correctly, can give the nail a healthy thicker appearance.
Hand massage witha good lotion will add much needed moisture to the skin and the nails, as well as, increasing circulation, blood flow, stimulation and relaxation to the hands and feet.
Over filing the nail and using too harsh of an abrasive or chemicals can thin and damage the natural nail. Electric Files are meant to be used only on artificial nails. Damage from electric files can harm natural nails.
In the salon, there are several quick fixes to get your nails looking great immediately, however, there is nothing better than prevention. If you treat you natural nails with care, they will grow and be beautiful. Regular manicures with quality tools, equipment and products is the best routine to get into if you want beautiful, natural nails.
We are hosting the Enrollment Event on Saturday, February 16th 2019 at Penny Miller Cosmetology Academy from 10 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. We hope to see interested future salon professionals and their families during this special event.
We will be offering major discounts on enrollment packages, refreshments, door prizes, guest speakers and more. Educators will be present to visit and students and their families can find out about the exciting field of cosmetology.
In January of 2019 we celebrated our 16th anniversary as a Beauty College here in downtown Pauls Valley. We have enjoyed teaching our students how to be young professionals in the beauty business and look forward to working with the next generation of young people. We have several new innovations we have added to the curriculum since we opened in 2003 and we can’t wait to share these with our new students. This is an exciting time to be in the Beauty Industry, there are so many new innovative products and technologies. For more information about this and other special events please contact Penny at 405-238-3426. Can’t wait to meet you at the Academy!
What can we do to off set Mother Nature’s wrath this holiday season? MOISTURIZE!
Adding lotion is not always enough!
Simple Tips on How to Effectively Moisturize your Skin.
Add Water – Wash Skin, use a gentle soap and lots of water to plump up the skin and remove any foreign matter.
Exfoliate – You don’t need a harsh scrub- A simple sugar scrub will work wonders! To make a simple sugar scrub, use equal parts of basic sugar and oil. Yes, you can find these ingredients in your kitchen. Scrub your skin for just a few minutes and then rinse down the drain.
Gently Towel Blot- Blot off excess oil, don’t rub and remember to be gentle. Winter sensitive skin can sometimes be a little raw or chapped, so the key is to gently blot.
Moisturize- This is the time to add lotion or creme. Massage over skin, this seals in the hydration from the water and puts a barrier over the skin to protect it from the harsh effects of winter cold. If you skin is sensitive try to select a neutral, fragrance free creme or lotion.
That’s all there is to it. Easy Tips to Moisturize Your Skin, and keep your skin from having the Winter Time Blues.
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Essential oils, or aromatherapy oils, are the fragrant essence of a plant. These highly concentrated liquid oils are the foundation of aromatherapy, which is based on the idea that the aromatic oil from a plant has healing properties. Essential oils should not be confused with perfumes or other fragrance oils. Essential oils are natural to the plant, whereas fragrance oils are chemically produced to mimic certain aromatic scents for perfumes, colognes, candles, etc.
Essential oils are extracted one of two ways: either by steam distillation or expression, or pressing. Distillation is the most prominent method used to extract aromatherapy oils, however. This technique involves steaming the plant matter until it breaks down. The byproduct of this breakdown phase is the plant’s fragrant oil, which is cooled, separated from the water and finally filtered into its pure essential oil. Some aromatherapy oils are too concentrated to apply directly to the skin. In this case, the oil is combined with a ‘carrier’ oil or lotion to dilute its strength. Applying stringent oils to the skin can cause harmful reactions, such as rashes or burns. And, certain essential oils should be avoided if you are pregnant or have been diagnosed with a specific illness.
When the essential oil is extracted via the expression method, it is actually pressed from the plant source the same way lemon juice is pressed from a lemon. There are various types of essential oils, including lavender, tea tree, patchouli, jasmine, rosemary, etc. Learn all about the most common essential oils here.
Aromatherapy Mood Blends
Aromatherapy is based on the principle that natural fragrances, or essential oils, from certain plants or flowers can affect our moods, and consequently how we think or feel at any given time.
In fact, practitioners of Aromatherapy base their entire belief system on the ideology that essential oils, or aromatherapy oils, have medicinal benefits including antidepressant and antibacterial properties, and plenty in between!
Certain essential oils can trigger physical or emotional effects on their own. For instance, lavender is a widely known calming agent, whereas peppermint is a mood lifter. Other oils are blended to achieve a desired physiological or psychological effect. Blending ylang ylang with grapefruit relieves stress.
The following are popular essential oils (and blends). Add a few drops into a diffuser, a pot of hot water, or simply to a cotton ball to achieve the desired effect.
*Do not apply drops directly to your skin; blend with carrier oils or lotions if you want to apply it that way. You can also create some wonderful room sprays by simply mixing a few drops of essential oil with a few ounces of distilled water.
CAUTION!!! Aromatherapy has many benefits, but it is imperative that safety precautions are taken when handling essential oils. While they may seem harmless (they are extracted from plants, after all), most need to be diluted before applying directly to the skin.
Safety Tips
Read all label warnings and cautions.
Keep essential oils away from your eyes. If an oil comes into contact with your eye, flush it out with large quantities of warm water and immediately seek medical advice.
Keep essential oils away from children, who may think they can ingest them because of how they smell.
Use only the suggested amount; misuse can lead to headaches and/or nausea. If you suspect you’ve used too much, drink plenty of water and get some air.
Essential oils should be diluted before being applied to the body. Because they are so concentrated, it is not advisable to rub essential oils directly onto the skin. This can cause redness, burning, itching and irritation. If the oil comes into contact with your skin, coat the area in a cream or vegetable oil and then wash with warm, soapy water.·
Never consume essential oils, unless called for in specific recipes. If you do ingest the oil, drink and rinse mouth out with milk, and seek medical advice.
Read the warnings on essential oil packaging; some oils shouldn’t be combined with other medication or alcohol, or taken if you have certain medical conditions (like epilepsy or low blood pressure).
Essential oils have wonderful medicinal benefits, but if used improperly the effects can be hazardous to your health.
How can I tell the difference between a true essential oil and a “fragranced oil”?
Generally true essential oils are labeled as a pure essential oil and packaged in a dark, glass container. They should be labeled 100% pure essential oil and they should also list the species of the plant. Example 100% pure, lemongrass “Cymbopogon citratus” . Fragrance oils can be purchased in a variety of stores and are labeled several different was such as perfumed oil, fragrance oil, oil blend, infused oil etc. Beware of cheap synthetic oils, that are not natural as chemicals used to fragrance these oils can be dangerous to your health. When using true essential oils, they are very concentrated, and it takes very little to get the job done.
Where can you purchase Aromatherapy Oils?
The answer is almost anywhere, please check out your source, not all oils are the same, some can even be counterfeit, so it’s important to purchase from a reputable person or business.
I personally purchase my oils from a pharmacy, NOW ESSENTIAL OILS is an excellent source. Remember at a Pharmacy you can ask for more information if you have any questions or concerns about possible drug interactions.
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Do you have a need for speed when you are styling your hair at home? Do you start out good, but then get tired when you get to the other side? Do you feel like you style one side great, but the other just so,so?
If you answered Yes to any of these questions, then here is an article just for you.
TURBO STYLING.
So what is Turbo Styling? Simply stated, Turbo styling uses advanced techniques with the highest quality products, tools and techniques to dry the hair faster without compromising the integrity of the hair.
First of all, you should ask your personal stylist for recommendations on what products he/she suggests for your particular hair type. Stylists are trained on what products to use for different types of hair, and for different effects. Often poor product selections is why the style does not work. It all starts with a good shampoo and conditioner, we love CHI 44 Line to protect your hair from heat when thermal styling. When you finish your scalp and hair cleansing and conditioning you should gently towel dry and then apply your styling product, comb the product through for even saturation, and then direct the hair the way you would like to style it.
Second – The Blow Out.
As we said earlier – direct the hair the way you want it to go.
Do You want VOLUME? Do You want Movement? Do you want Curl? This is the time you need to decide the direction your style is to take and what tools to use.
Check out my earlier article on combs and brushes for the proper brush selection. Now for the Blow Out. Start your Blow out at the nape section of the head, gently blow dry the hair using your fingers as a tool at this time, dry until the hair is almost 80% dry before switching to your favorite brush. As you can see in the diagram, the hair cuticle is what you will be dealing with the most when you are blow styling your hair. Think of the cuticle, like tree bark, a young tree has a smooth bark, where as an older, weathered tree has a rougher bark, sometimes parts are chipped away and void. This happens with hair too. If you apply too much heat, if you dry the hair opposite of the natural cuticle, it will rough up the cuticle risking damage, and frizz. It is important to always dry the hair in the direction starting at the scalp area toward the ends, this will keep the cuticle in tack, resulting in a smoother, shinier style without frizz. After you finish the nape, work upward on the back section of the head until you reach the crown, now go to each side and finish with the top and bang area last. Once your blow out is finished you can go on to your hot styling tool.
Finally – The Hot Tool
Select your hot tool according to the finish you want to achieve. If you want curl, use a curling iron or hot rollers. If you want smooth and straight, use a flat iron. Once you have mastered your curling techniques with the basic tools, then you can move on to the 3 in one tools and adding curls with the flat irons. The metals on each tool will give you a different result. Ceramic tools are excellent for smoothing the hair, but if you have hair that really needs volume don’t overlook the gold irons, as long as they have an adjustable setting, and please, please, please use the proper heat for your type of hair. If you have extremely fragile hair, I suggest the basic silver tools, they don’t get as hot, but heat is not always your friend. Too much heat for too long will damage the hair.
Check out CHI’s new lava tools- excellent lower heat needed do to the lava- infused with minerals to help fortify your hair. Less damage, and better color retention.
Have you ever wondered why it is your hair does so well in the salon, and just so, so at home? It could be your choice of styling tools.
Hair brushes come in a wide variety of options. Each different type of brush has different qualities, and different uses.
Let’s start with the “Wet Brush“.
The Wet brush is used to remove tangles from wet hair.
You should start a few inches from the bottom of the hair, brush toward the ends and then slowly move farther up the head, working in the same manner until you make it all the way up to the top of the head, back through the ends.
You should be careful not to over stretch the hair as to avoid harming the hair and stripping off the cuticle of the hair strand. When the cuticle is stripped off you risk further damaging the hair and making it even more tangled.
Using a wide tooth comb can also be useful, however, avoid a fine tooth comb, because this too can lead to a lot of damage.
The Vent Brush.
Vent brushes are used for the first stages of blow drying. The “Vents”, are simply used to help air pass through the brush and the hair and to help the hair to dry faster. I recommend using the vent brush until the hair is about 80% dry and then switching to a Denman style brush or a Thermal Brush to complete the style.
The Denman Style Brush.
The Denman Style brush has a rubber base with tighter spaced teeth. It normally does not have any vents. This is used to help stretch the hair into position while blow styling. Due to the tighter spacing you can put tension on the hair and help to mold it into position. This brush is best used on thicker hair, and is wonderful for sculpting the hair and giving it a slightly bevel to the ends or to the hairline.
The Thermal Brush.
Thermal brushes can come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes and colors. Some even have detachable handles, so you can heat the hair and then release the handle to allow the curl to cool around the base of the brush. These are a great asset to your styling tool collection. Thermal brushes also use a wide variety of metals – there is more to the color of the metal than you think. Silver barrels hold a moderate amount of heat, gold and ceramic barrels will hold the most heat, so if you have fine, delicate hair silver would be best for you. Medium to thick or resistant hair requires more heat to get the hair to style well, therefore, ceramic and gold brushes would work the best for these types of hair.
WANT TO LEARN HOW TO STYLE YOUR HAIR FASTER?
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Education is key to a great start in the field of Cosmetology.
Beginning is the first step to Success. In order to become your best, you must surround yourself with the best. Don’t settle, give it your all and greatness will happen. This is not by chance. It is by Design.
In order to achieve greatness, You must first Start!
Get up and get going. Success won’t find you, you must seek it out!
Advanced Educators Seminar at CHI
Learning is a Lifelong Endeavor.
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CHI Educators are the Best throughout the World.
Advanced American Technology and CHI Innovations are only part of the wonderful workshop education we received at CHI Houston Branch. Educators came from all over to teach and to learn about the latest and greatest products, tools and techniques from all over the world. CHI is dedicated to bring Advanced American Technology to their educators.
Armstrong McCalls World’s Fair 2018
This year at the World’s Fair CHI introduced their new Color Tool Kit from Chromashines. So many new fun shades of color to choose from….with this tool kit stylist can create any fun color they would like. The kit even contains two glow in the dark shades, you can mix and match to custom create the perfect shade for the client. Mermaids Beware. Chromashines color is here.
Careers in Beauty – Cosmetology, Makeup Artistry, Nail Technician – Travel World Wide – Unlimited Income Potential.
CHI Pro’s working their magic. Hair by Anna.
Rated ONE of the Top 10 Career Choices, Cosmetology is Booming!
Studies show that it is a very stable field that is recession proof and growing at a steady rate.
2018 Update – Cosmetology Careers from Penny Miller Cosmetology Academy
Why? You might ask. Well, do you have hair, skin or nails? That is the answer. Everyone at some time or other needs beauty services to help them with their concerns about their own hair, skin and nails. Also people are in the job market, and need to look great and travel world wide for their own careers. Did you know that women who wear makeup to work make more money than their own fellow female workers who do not wear cosmetics. Therefore there is a need for beauty and cosmetics. This is not purely vanity, it shows that individuals who wear cosmetics, take pride in their appearance, and usually will perform better than someone who is not quite as well put together, and doesn’t care about the small stuff.
According to occupational handbooks-
Cosmetology is expected to grow faster than average, offering work in all capacities from extreme to in-between success. Overall employment for personal appearance workers is projected to grow because of increasing population, incomes, and demand for beauty services. Source – NAACAS 2007 Job Demand Survey.
Licensed cosmetologists provide a variety of personal services that help clients to look and feel their best. Services include hair styling, hair dressing, braiding, upstyles, chemical services such as perms, color, highlights, lowlights, speciality color such as ombre’, sombre’, multidimensional color, texturizing & smoothing services, hair cutting, and barbering services, waxing, facials, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, speciality facials, tanning, spray tans, makeup artistry, manicures, pedicures and artificial nails.
Personal appearance is not only a key factor in keeping one’s morale high. A well groomed appearance is also a factor in enhancing one’s chances for a successful career!
The primary goal of a successful licensed cosmetologist is to create an experience that the client will enjoy and want to repeat. Cosmetologists keep pace with the fashion world and stand ready to meet the constantly changing career skills vital to success.
Continuing education is a must! Cosmetology offers opportunities for personal growth and many, many career options!
AUSTIN WORLDS FAIR IS ON SEPTEMBER 9 &10 THIS YEAR. HOPE TO SEE MY FELLOW BEAUTY PROFESSIONALS THERE.
The demand for Cosmetologists: In January 2007, there were 1,682,641 professionals employed in the nation’s 370,215 beauty salons, barber shops, skin care salons, and nail salons. The typical salon is a small full service shop with 5.1 stations, three full-time professionals, and two part time professionals.
Salon owners reported 484,660 job openings that were filled during 2006. This represents an average of 1.3 openings per salon. Nearly 40 percent of all new positions were filled by inexperienced workers. Compare that to college graduates, with a two year or four year degree, who are now seeking jobs outside their field of expertise.
More Facts about Cosmetology
Even with significant levels of hiring, nearly three quarters of the salons that tried to fill positions were not able to find qualified applicants. The supply of skilled professionals in the beauty industry continues to fall short of the demand. This is a chronic shortage that has been reported in earlier surveys of the cosmetology industry.
Hair stylists are needed in every town and city in the country.
Of the various specialties, the increasing demand for nail technicians appears to be most substantial. While nail tech’s currently make up only 9.7% of the current industry employees, nearly 18 percent of the job openings are in that area.
Careers in Beauty
56 percent of salon employees work full time, 31 percent are part time (20-35 hours), and 13 percent are low time (less than 20 hours).
The average salary, NOT including tips, is about $30,000 to $ 48,000 per year.
These findings support the unmet needs of the industry along with several possible ways you can enter this profession. Employment opportunities far outweigh the risks of a career transition.
A Look Into YOUR Future!
1. Constant Demand. The need for hair stylists, manicurists, and estheticians is not likely to diminish.
2. Growth of Spas. They once were the exclusive retreats for the rich and famous; however, more and more consumers are now embracing the spa lifestyle. For aspiring or current beauty professionals, this means that job opportunities will grow rapidly, especially due to the growth in full-service day spas, and medi-spas.
3. Greening of Beauty. The current “green” movement goes far beyond fluorescent light bulbs and recycling. It’s also translating into a solid career choice. Interest in sustainable beauty and fashion equates to a greater demand for highly skilled and licensed beauty professionals who are trained in natural or alternative treatments such as aromatherapy, body wraps, salt and sugar glows, reflexology, and more.
4. Ultra-Luxury is Alive. Cosmetology is a business that caters to the wealthy including movie stars, CEOs, philanthropists, oil magnates, and others. The ultra-rich consumer easily weathers any recession and continues to spend lavishly on beauty, health, and wellness.
5. Multi-Faceted Career. Many cosmetologists are skilled in not just hair styling, coloring, and cutting, but also manicures, pedicures, facial treatments, make-up analysis, and much much more. This means you have room to branch out and explore other fields, and that income comes not from a single source but highly diverse avenues ensuring a safety net for salon owners as well as workers.
6. Baby Boomer Clientele. In a society that values youth and beauty, aging baby boomers- a group of 78 million Americans, are willing to spend money to get closer to the fountain of youth.
7. International Opportunities. Even when the economy is doing poorly in the U.S., other countries may be doing well. With global hospitality companies opening up branches overseas, there are employment opportunities in spas, hotels, and other outlets which offer a chance for travel.
8. Governmental Posts. Some of the most stable jobs are int the federal government where layoffs and firings are less than in the private sector. If your salon is located near a military or airbase, government contracting firm, or other government-linked facility, there will be plenty of personnel wanting personal care services.
9. Stress Reducer. Stress is the tipping point that leads to sleep disorders, poor eating and for some- hypertension. Regular spa visits can help treat health concerns and act as a preventative measure as well.
10. Occupational Outlook. The U.S. Department of Labor predicts that job opportunities for estheticians will grow rapidly through 2016. This means that salon professionals will enjoy job security for many years to come.
References-“10 Reasons to Start a Recession-Proof Cosmetology Career,” Articles base.com(28 Nov.2008), and Tips and Snips for a promising future the essentials, by Kathy Jager.
Career Choices- Wow! There are so many!
There are numerous opportunities in the job market for cosmetologists. The trick to being a happy professional is finding the right fit for yourself with your career choice and your work setting. Only you can analyze yourself, deep down, and figure out what environment you need to work in to be happy. There are several choices. First and foremost decide what type of people do you want to work with. Then decide what type of services you prefer performing, and then what type of people you want in your target market. When you get the right mix, work does not seem like work and your days will go fast and you will be much happier in your workplace.
Penny Miller – Owner and Educator of P.M.C.A. Let me get your career on track.
Here is a list of a few of the careers in beauty you can choose from: Cosmetologist
Competition Stylist
Working – Behind the Chair
Beauty Educator Director
Salon/Spa Manager
Extension/Braid Specialist
New Product Innovator
Web Designer for Salons
Perm Specialist
Union Stylist
Nail Technician
Advertising Magazine Artist
Hair Replacement Specialist
Corporate Communications
Franchise Owner
Tools, Sales and PK
Freelance Stylist
Product Distributor
Beauty Pageant Stylist
Salon Public Relations
Development and Production Associate for School Programs
Receptionist
Creative Director
Platform Artist
School Director
Session Stylist
Show/Event Coordinator
Cosmetology Coach
Beauty Business Consultant
Team Builder
Makeup Artistry
Sales Consultant
Set Director Stylist
Fashion Photography Stylist
TV/Cable Hair Stylist/Make up Artist
Modeling Hair Stylist
Permanent Makeup Artist
Corporate Careers
Tool Sales/ Distributor
Cruise Ship Stylist
Marketing/Advertising
Makeup Consultant
Association / Government
Product Design
Medical Wellness Chain Salon Owner
Chain Salon Director/Manager
Krissy Miller, Student Relations at Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology, Barbering and Massage
Color Specialist
State Board Inspector
Beauty School Owner
Beauty School Director
Cosmetology Instructor
Esthetician
Esthetician Instructor
School Admissions Associate
Chain Salon Educator
Product Demonstrator/Educator
Hotel/Resort Stylist
Beauty Industry Market Researcher
Beauty Editor
Mortuary Cosmetologist
Hospital/Retirement Home Cosmetologist
Volunteer for Cut It Out/Look Good Feel Better Program
Nail Technician Instructor
Glamour Photography Stylist/Makeup Artist
And the list can go on and one. New products and procedures are coming out all of the time, and new beauty services are added to the list constantly. The best part is you can customize your work schedule, to suit both you and your clients. This leans a bonus of a flexible work schedule which helps to ease boredom that can happen in a regular work place. Happy clients make a happy workplace!
There is no reason to be bored with a Career in Cosmetology!
Penny Miller & Rachael Free CHI Educators
So many choices, so many decisions, so much to think about. A new career path can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be.
Start simple, But get started!
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You won’t achieve your dreams if you don’t do anything! Only you can determine your destiny!
You are the only one responsible for your success or failure. THIS IS FACT!
Do YOU think Cosmetology may be a Career Choice for YOU?
Working with clients is always fun and rewarding!
It can be a lot of fun. It is a very rewarding profession. You must love people and want to help them achieve their cosmetic goals. There is a great market for Cosmetology professionals, and you could be a part of an ever growing market. There are no glass ceilings, with unlimited income potential. You can earn as much as You choose to earn if you are willing to work. There is plenty of work out there, and you can choose your forum. Wonderful opportunities, wonderful job advancement, wonderful learning possibilities and a variety of choices for you and yours.
If you think you are interested in a Career in Cosmetology give me a call at 405-238-3426, we can schedule a meeting and I can help you to get started in this wonderful field!
If you are a stylist who needs a refresher course- We will be hosting some advanced classes for fellow professionals who want to update their skills. Give me a call and tell me what you need and I can design a program or workshop just for you!
Beautiful, warm weather, sun is shining, wind is blowing, water feels great!
So why is my hair and skin so dry right now???
Well…..it’s Summer Time in Oklahoma, which means we can have a lot of fun outside, enjoying nature in our great state, but with everything good there has to be a downside. We are abusing our skin and hair without knowing it. Here are a few tips to keep your hair and skin in the best state while enjoying this wonderful weather.
HYDRATE – HYDRATE – HYDRATE.
We need to drink plenty of water to keep our body and our brain hydrated. Dehydration is one of the chief causes of dry skin, hair, nails and lips. Did you know that one of the first signs of dehydration is a headache or brain fog? When we are out in the sun,drinking water will help to keep our body and brain cooled down and hydrated.
BASIC SKIN CARE.
1. Cleansing. Use a mild pH balanced body wash when you bathe, and don’t let the water get too hot, hot water will actually dry the skin out.
2.Exfoliate. Once or twice a week exfoliate your skin in the shower with a light scrub.
3. Moisture. Moisturize your skin as soon as you get out of the tub or shower. Simply towel blot your skin, apply your moisturizer or oil, massage in, this will increase circulation and feed your skin. You will see an improvement immediately.
4. Sunscreen or Sun Block. Make sure you read your directions on your sunscreen or sun block. Each of us have different needs, the fairer the skin the easier you will burn. Sun burns do not help your skin tan faster, they just damage your skin.
Ready for a little extra TLC? We offer a vast array of facials to help you with your skincare needs. From very basic to micro-dermabrashion, we can help you with your skin. Preventative maintenance is always better.
HAIR CARE. Think about what you are exposing your hair to and how to off set the damage. Here are a few of the culprits.
Wind. The wind will cause mechanical damage to the hair and abrade the cuticle causing it to tangle, snarl, frizz, and leads to split ends and breakage. Simply try to pull the hair back in a loose pony, or wear a hat to protect the hair from wind damage. When detangling the hair, start at the ends and gently work up toward the scalp.
Sun. The sun can dry out the hair and actually fade the color, natural or artificial. Use a gentle shampoo and conditioner that has a thermal protection factor. This will offset the drying effects of the sun and protect it from fading. Deep hydrate the hair on a weekly basis with a deep moisturizer that will re-hydrate the hair.
Water. Lake or Pool? People ask me all the time which is worse on the hair lake water or pool water, both have different contaminates and toxins that are hard on the hair. The best thing to do is…
1. Prior to getting into the water. Wet the hair down with tap water.
2. Apply a conditioner to displace the chemicals or contaminates.
3. When you get out of the water, rinse, shampoo and condition the hair again.
4. Gently comb out the hair with a wide tooth comb, the hair is in it’s most fragile condition when it is wet.
5. Towel dry, then follow with your selection of styling product and style as usual.
The other option is to wear a swim cap.
Dry Hair still an issue? Give us a call, we offer several deep conditioning treatments and smoothing treatments to take care of that frizzy, de-hydrated hair. There is such a vast variety of professional products on the market today, and you would be amazed at what we can do with your hair.
Remember that we at Penny Miller Cosmetology Academy are here to help you. It is important to select the proper shampoo and conditioner for your specific hair type. We have a large variety of products and we can create a custom blend just for you and your needs. If you have any questions, please feel free to drop in and we will help you with all your beauty needs. Keep checking in with us for more Beauty Tips & Tricks.
