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BEAUTIFUL, WELL SHAPED BROWS ARE IN.
What can we say about Eye Brows? Would you put a cheap frame around a beautiful masterpiece? Of course not! The Eye brows frame your eyes. Keep the eyebrows clean, simple and elegant with just a few simple steps.
SO, WHERE DO I BEGIN?
Cosmetology professionals are well trained in how to shape the brow in the perfect way for your particular face shape. There are many considerations to be made when shaping your brows, for instance…If you have a larger bone structure – a thicker, heavier brow is needed…if you are petite and delicate, a thinner, finer brow shape may be needed. BALANCE IS KEY! Always seek the advice of a trained professional in selecting the perfect shaped brow for you.
Most women get their eyebrows waxed, plucked, threaded, or shaped, again it is best to seek the advice of a pro, but here are a few tips to accent your brows. An extra way to add a little shape to your face is to fill in your brows with a brow powder or pencil or even a stain. This is especially important if your brows are sparse or fair.
Use a small, stiff, angled brush to add definition to the brow with a powder brow color. If you use a brow pencil, you can use this same style of brush to soften the lines made by the pencil. I prefer the brow powder over a pencil, but sometimes both are needed if your brows are extremely thin. When using the pencil, make short, small strokes the same direction as your brows grow. (You are trying to simulate the actual eyebrow hair). Find a brow powder that matches the color of your hair. Or, if you are a very light blonde, go a couple of shades deeper for added definition. Redheads sometimes have a hard time finding a reddish-brown brow powder, but there is a wider selection of colors available in eye shadows that can double as a brow powder. Just make sure the eye shadow is a matte shade and doesn’t have any shimmer to it. Follow with a small amount of clear brow setting gel or spray on your brow brush to keep your brows in shape all day long.
Keep a brow brush in your makeup bag. The perfect brush tool has angled, stiff bristles that are short and will allow you to brush the powder right into your brows. When you add the step of filling your brows with powder to your makeup routine, you’ll be amazed at how extra polished and professional your makeup will look.
All of these items are available at our Salon. We will be glad to help you with your color selection and even an in house makeup lesson. Just call 405-238-3426 or drop by Penny Miller Cosmetology Academy for a consultation.
Want a Shortcut?
Give us a call for a BROW MAKEOVER. With a BROW MAKEOVER, We will reshape your brows and color your brows to save you time. The color will usually last 4 to 6 weeks, and help to fill in and accent your brows. BEAUTIFUL BROWS in just a few minutes!!!
Academy Offers IONIZER FOOT Treatment!
What is the Ionic Cleanse Foot Bath and what is it for?
The Ionic Foot Bath assists in restoring body vitality against environmental toxins by eliminating chemicals taken in from drugs, environmental pollution, and foods (particularly processed foods and meats).
What are some of the Benefits of the Ionic Foot Bath?
Positive effect on weight loss
Headache Relief
Slows down aging and improves body flexibility
Rejuvenates and energizes your whole body
Enhances Nutrient Absorption
Increases Your Energy
Improve ability to cleanse body
Promote metabolism and blood circulation
Helps Relieves Pain and Tension
Improved Sleep
Immune System Booster
Can Anyone Use the Ionic Foot Cleanse?
The Ionic Foot Cleanse is great for most people. As with anything, there are some contraindications, whereas, it should not be used. People who have the following are not candidates for this wonderful treatment.
Do not use the Ionic Foot cleanse on the following conditions:
Someone with a pacemaker or other magnetic device.
Someone with heart disease or high blood pressure.
Someone with a surgical heart implant.
Someone with a history of epilepsy.
Someone with an organ transplant.
Pregnant or nursing women.
What happens during the Foot Cleanse?
As believed in Reflexology, each foot is actually a channel, a conduit, through which your body attempts to rid itself of toxic wastes and heavy metals that are building up in many parts of your body. During the foot bath you actually see the cleansing process take place as the water interacts with a compound electric current and magnetic field structure. This body cleansing process results in the correct frequency required for cells to return to a healthy state, and to release waste that has been bonded to them over the years. This detoxification therapy procedure also enhances the effects of other therapies.
What happens during a therapeutic detox foot bath, and how many and how often do you need to take them?
You immerse your feet in warm water. The machine is set to the correct settings and ionization levels. Then you sit back and relax for 30 minutes while the machine completes its cycle.
It is painless; you may feel a slight tingling in your feet. The initial suggested protocol for adults of all ages is to use the machine 1-2 times per week for ten sessions. If the color of the water still remains dark orange to black, an additional 5-10 visits – spaced about 1-2 times per week and no further than every 2 weeks – may be necessary to detoxify the body and improve symptoms.
The doctor can give you a specific recommendation for your condition. After that, one treatment every 2 – 4 weeks is recommended to keep the body detoxified.
- Children under 4 years of age should not use the foot spa
- Ages 4-7 years = 10 – 15 minutes
- Age 8- 12 years = 15 – 20 minutes
- Age 13 – 17 years = 20 – 30 minutes.
You may see the excreted toxins and heavy metal particles in the water. However, there is no bad smell. The water may change color and consistency from orange, brown through to black — due to the release of toxic substances through the 2000 pores on the sole of each foot.
Water, salt and the metal in the unit interact with each other to produce ions. These ions will neutralize everything they come in contact including toxins that are in tap and filtered water. Depending on geographical location approximately 20-40% of what you see in the water comes from the junk in the water, and the remaining 60-80% comes from the client’s body. The degree of detoxification will be reflected in symptomatic improvement. Some waters do not change color, and in other geographical regions, water may even change color without any body parts present in the water. The water color change without body parts has to do with the combination of industrial and chemical pollutants common to those areas.
What are our experiences with the Ionic Foot Cleanse?
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I love it! I always sleep better the day of the treatment, and I feel full of energy for several days after the treatment. Energy levels go up, I feel more alert and on top of things, rested and refreshed.
Students have told me they feel refreshed and re-energized after the treatment.
Clients have told me they sleep better, and have better elimination.
I even had one older client, who said she felt that it helped with her gout.
I have had a few clients who say they don’t really feel anything during the treatment, but then later feel better.
I just know this is a treatment that I like to do on a regular basis.
How often can I do my sessions?
- Between the ages of 10 and 65, every other day not to exceed 3 times per week.
- Under 10 and over 65 the recommendation is no more then twice a week.
- I usually try to do a treatment about once a week to every two weeks.
Can I use the Foot Bath while taking prescription drugs?
- Most doctor prescribed medications will not be affected by use of the foot bath, but the decision is best left up to you and your physician. We recommend consulting your physician prior to use.
How do I book a Session?
Simply give us a call @ 405-238-3426 and we can schedule you an appointment.
DISCLAIMERS:
The foot bath does not cure anything it only helps stimulate detoxification by aiding in balancing the body’s bio-energetic fields. When the electro-magnetic fields are balanced, the body’s organs will naturally function more efficiently.
Disclaimer: The ionic foot bath is NOT a “Medical Device” and is NOT intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, treatment, or prevention of disease. Any information provided is not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis or treatment by a licensed physician.
Burrrrr…..It’s Really Cold Outside!
Wow, it’s really cold here in P.V. today. I guess winter has arrived. How would you like some tips on Winterizing you hair, skin and nails?
We are a full service CHI Partner School, so we offer a wide range of services such as scalp treatments, nail treatments and facials. In the following video you will see one of the basic procedures for a spa conditioning services using CHI Tea Tree Products. We also carry the new CHI Rose Hip Oil Products as well as many others.
Deep moisturize for hair is most important when the winds are blowing and the heat is on in our homes and businesses. To properly deep condition it is very important to cleanse the hair first to prep the hair and remove any residue from previous hair products such as waxes, gels and hairsprays. After cleansing, rinse and towel dry hair to remove any excess water, then add a deep moisturizer such as Aquage healing conditioner, comb through, bag and leave on for 1-3 minutes, rinse, towel dry and proceed with your styling techniques.
Ok, so Now for the Nails. Are your nails dry, cracking, or peeling? Are your hands parched from the Winter winds, and the indoor heat? The best thing for this type of problem is a spa manicure. We start by cleansing the hands with a sugar scrub, follow with a hand massage with a deep moisturizing lotion and then dip in a warm mixture of skin conditioning oils and paraffin, your hands are then wrapped in mitts and allowed to deep treat the skin of your hands and the nail plates to soothe your winter woe’s. Once the conditioning is complete we finish the manicure with cuticle care, nail care, and then we apply the polish of your choice. Your hands will feel wonderful and your nails will look great! We now offer the full line of Cuccio Nail Colors – Check out these beautiful shades!
Skin care at it’s finest. The European Facial.
Does you skin need an extra boost? Winter is tough on our faces, and we all know we need to put our best face forward. 
The European Facial can be a combination of many different types of treatments using a multi-function machine to help with deep exfoliation, steaming, deep pore cleansing, micro-dermabrasion, vacuuming the skin, massage and even galvanic and light therapy such as u.v. treatments to help the skin heal from the harsh effects of the weather.
What about at home skincare? It is always important to cleanse and moisturize your skin daily, especially when the weather is so harsh. 
Just like the hair it is very important to cleanse the skin first, then immediately apply your moisturizer. This will seal in the moisture and help to better hydrate your skin. Scrubs are great to do at home about once a week, but if you overstimulate the skin too often you could possibly increase the chance of an acne flare up is you are acne prone.
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Ask a Stylist- Frizz Free Curls
Curls are Divine, but Frizz is Not Fabulous.
Curly Curls, Natural Curls, Curls for Girls, Beachy Waves, Volume Curls, Spiral Curls, Rope Perms, Wand Curls, Flat Iron Curls….the list goes on and on.
So, what is the key to having beautiful curls with out the frizz? Do you want no frizz hair? Then you need -Proper Home Maintenance. It goes way beyond a simple shampoo and conditioner. When the heat rises,and the humidity is off the scale, you can almost guarantee that you will have a Bad Hair Day. If you don’t select your products wisely your hair could be a disaster.
With so many products and tools out there, how can you decide what is perfect for you?
Ask your stylist! Yes, I said ask your stylist. Beautiful hair is our job. Stylists who are serious about their career are willing to stay up to date with the most current products, trends, ingredients and regimes to help your hair look its best at all times.
Hair is fiber. It behaves like fiber, some hair is soft and silky, and other hair may be rough and coarse. That doesn’t mean one is better than the other, it simply means different hair types will perform differently. For example, when you want your soft hair to hold curl, you have to starch or stiffen it, but if you stiffen it too much it becomes stiff and crunchy, no one wants stiff, crunchy hair. This is where pliant strength comes in. The trick is to get the fiber to perform the way you want it to.
Pliant strength is a gage on how easily the hair can bend; how flexible supple and adaptable the hair is.
How much conditioner is needed? If you are using a quality product, you only need a small amount. After you shampoo and rinse well, towel blot the hair to get the excess water out, then add the conditioner, comb through and leave on 3-5 minutes, it takes that long for the cuticle of the hair shaft to close down again, and this will help to keep the frizz down. There is no such thing as an instant conditioner. Rinse out, and then apply your styling product, comb through and style as desired.
Product cocktailing is an excellent way to build your pliant strength without overdoing it. Selecting the right cocktail for your hair type will make your hair smooth, bouncy and frizz free.
With so many products out there in the market place today, it is really hard to keep up with all of them. It is so very important to keep the hair in the best condition possible, especially with all of the new fun color trends, that can really take a toll on the condition of the hair. I, as a professional stylist, personally recommend working with one product line at a time until you know all of the ups and downs of the line, the ingredients, how they perform and what type of product works best with the specific hair type. 
Want more information? Just give us a call 405-238-3426 and we can book you an appointment, discuss your needs and help you with all of your hair care needs.
Market Information at its Best!
Wow! What a wonderful time we had at the annual CHI Symposium in Houston!
We recently had the great opportunity to join other cosmetology instructors from all over the U.S. for a three day, fun filled, intense training session at CHI USA in Houston, Texas.
We started our day at Lone Star College, where we enjoyed guest speakers from all over the world. Speakers from Modern Salon, Esquire Magazine, Global Artistic Team, Global Platform artists, Research and Development, Social Media, Founders of Farouk Systems as well as other companies who are now partnering with CHI for great things to come in the upcoming year.
So, You may ask, What is New for 2017?
CHI has partnered with Esquire and will be releasing a brand new product just for men. Shampoo, conditioners, styling products, personal grooming equipment, and palm size blow dry styler just for men. Innovation at it’s finest! The product works great and smells wonderful! So exciting for the men’s marketplace. Check out the new Esquire Grooming Brush Dryer for Men, we have it! Perfect for the man in your life.
Color Nurture line by CHI has now been released.
Ready for purchase at Penny Miller Cosmetology Academy.
CHI ROSE HIP
A scientifically formulated color maintenance system, Rose Hip Oil naturally moisturizes hair while keeping the cuticle closed and locking in hair color. Naturally high in antioxidants and Vitamin C, CHI Rose Hip Oil Color Nurture boosts color’s vibrancy and shine for long-lasting, salon-fresh color maintenance.
Yes, the hot new products for 2017 are the Rose Hip Color Nurture System and the New Men’s Line by Esquire. But the highlight of the symposium was the wonderful instructors. Taking time out of their busy lives to share their talent and insights about the Beauty Industry. Rocky was wonderful with his photo session how to’s and his up styles and styling classes. We really had a blast in his classes! Lisa Marie shared a lot of information on platform artist work and how fabulous Farouk Systems are to work with. Miss Dixie is always an inspiration on helping connect the schools, students and salons together with advanced education and fun activities. Special speakers advised us about social media, photo shoots, technology in the salon and school and how to advance schools and the artists to the next level. Lots of new and fun things coming your way from CHI in 2017!
We enjoyed participating in the time capsule ceremony. What fun! To see all of the information from today’s styles, chemicals, and techniques, pictures and much more, placed in that time capsule and buried, we will see what our future generation thinks about us….so curious to see what the future holds in the way of the Beauty Industry, this is an exciting time.
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Beautiful New Colors For Fall
What Hair Color is Hot for Fall?
We just made it back from the World’s Fair in Austin, Texas, where hair designers and professionals like Anna Cantu, pictured left, gave us insight as to what techniques and colors would be popular this season.
We had a wonderful time. Getting to see all of the New Fun Styles, Products and Techniques.
So what’s In?
Blended Hair Color! Color that “Melts”, no harsh lines, no stripes, tone on tone with lots of shine and dimension. Ombre’, Sombre’, Color Merging and Melting, Color Mapping, ….all such soft and pretty techniques. These techniques are blueprints for hair color, colors that require the stylist to think out the style before they begin….Truly artistic!
What shades are Popular?
In the fall as the season changes, and wardrobe colors change, this is always a great time to warm up hair color. Soft shades of gold and copper will always be hot during this season. This year, however, we are seeing a lot of matte color, color such as granny blondes, with silver tones with blue and violet undertones. Matte colors do not reflect light as well as warm colors, but on the perfect skin tone with the right cosmetics they can be very striking.
The fun of hair color is that change does not have to be permanent. Hair color can be mixed to be a try on or semi, demi shade and then if you really love it we can convert it to a permanent color.
What about those crazy shades of hair color?
They can be very fun and exciting….but they will fade away very quickly without very high maintenance.
If you are interest in more articles about what we saw at this years World’s Fair, stay tuned in for more posts. We can’t wait to bring more of these techniques back to Pauls Valley.
Are You bored with your style?
Then a quick and simple style variation may be just what you need.
Adding a Few Highlights, or deepening the tone, may be enough to get you back on track with a fun and exciting style.
You don’t have to go overboard to have fun with your style….A few simple curls….changing the angle of the cut….or even just a new way to wear your hair up, may be all you need.
Give us a call at 405-238-3426 – We can schedule you an appointment and give you advice on how to get over being bored with your look.
You are our canvas….let us create, for you, a masterpiece!
Need Fashion & Beauty Tips for Your Child?
Whether it’s getting your child Fashion Forward or just Style Basic, we can help to get your 2015-2016 school off and rolling in the best way possible. What better way to make a statement than with a new look? Give us a call and we can get you and your kiddos in for a haircut, style, manicure, facial or what ever other beauty service they may need to get their school year going great!
Do you have problems communicating with your child about their beauty needs?
Does it turn into a shouting match or a fight to get them to comb their hair, take care of their skin, or even some basic hygiene issues???
We can help. You know your kids will listen to a stranger about these issues before they will listen to a parent….Let us step in and help.
Call us at 405-238-3426 and we can help to show them the proper techniques, from professionals in the beauty field, to maintain the look they need or desire. We can handle this for you. Let us help you get your child’s school year started right!
Our friends at Farouk Systems have just released a new training video by Anna Cantu. In this video Anna will show you the proper and most effective way to blow style your hair for lots of volume and bounce. Please note the wonderful products she is using during the service.
As always, you can come in and we can help you to select the right CHI product just for you.
I hope you enjoy this video. From Farouk Systems and Anna Cantu.