Japanese Wash Cloth by Raquel

The Best thing since sliced bread!!!! I cant live without mine… if you don’t have one… get one.. it’s a must!! IT doesn’t matter if you have oily acne prone skin, dry skin or normal skin… you need one of these bad boys in your shower…. (ok, ok, most of us do need bad boys in our shower….but back to the Japanese Wash Cloth)

Not only do these exfoliate like no other…. They also help with blood circulation and cellulite…. What?? What did I say??? Oh yeah… I went there.. It's true. 

We all know what cellulite is… if you are one of the chosen few who have not be inflicted with it, I hate you (just kidding) I once went to a local plastic surgeon and asked him if he could get rid of the cottage cheese that is clinging to my thighs for dear life….. He looked at me like I was crazy and without any hesitation replied “No.“ 

No??? what do you mean no?? I asked. Modern science can send a man to the moon, and clone a sheep….but can't get rid of cellulite?? Now this here is some bulls#@t!!! Talk about a conspiracy…… I am telling you those cellulite cream commercials that you see…. Those must have some serious political backing… because you can't tell me with all of this modern technology and science… they can't get rid of some nasty bumpy fat on my thighs???? Shooooooot, somebody better quit playn’!

Us less fortunate creatures……… hate it worse then are meddling mother in-law!! Since we all know what it is, I am not going to get into the scientific description and the break down of it, and why we have it… it is just a cross that most of us have to bear.. Unfortunately. The Japanese wash cloth can stimulate the blood flow to your outer dermis (thick skin with cellulite) getting the blood flowing to these areas helps reduce and break down cellulite.

A Japanese wash cloth is about 12 inches wide and 3 feet long. They are kinda like a sheer nylon meshy looking material. You can find them at beauty stores or at Image ProvoCateur. 

The ones that we carry are imported from Asia, and I really like the rougher consistency of them…. Cause I feel like you get more exfoliation, more bang for your buck, or rub or wash… whatever you want to call it….more cellulite stimuli out of it =) They can come in all different colors, pink or blue. So choose which ever one you like best.

Top 10 Must Do's for Sultry Summer Beauty!

1. Use a sunscreen on your face.

2. Stay-proof your eye makeup. For long lasting shadow, don't use eye cream. Use a eye primer this helps keep the shadows from creasing. The primer helps the shadow to cling to so it lasts longer.

3. Drink 64 ounces of water daily.

4. Always clean your face daily. Cleanse tone and moisturize.

5. Clean your makeup brushes weekly. They carry bacteria as well as muddying up your finished look.

6. Stop shine add glow. Use blotting papers to get rid of that unsightly "I'm hot". If you need to perk up your makeup too, blot first, and then follow up with a dusting of pressed powder. This takes away that shine but leaves the summer glow.

7. Switch out thick lipsticks. Try using different color of gloss or tinted lip balm for that natural lip.

8. Use waterproof mascara.

9. Go sheer on the face. Switch to sheer versions of your go-to lip and eye hues.

10. Lighten up on your face makeup. Swap foundations for tinted moisturizer. These sheer formulas look and feel airier on skin and are less likely to turn cakey on steamy days.

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Hydration = Good Skin

by Arrvada

One of the main contributors to healthy winter skin is proper hydration. Not just in what goes onto the skin, but also what goes inside.

In some ways it seems it is easier to stay hydrated during the sweltering heat of summer than it is when things cool down to brrrr. In the summer nothing is better than a nice cold glass of water. but in the winter, it's just the opposite. We tend to order drinks that will warm us up from the inside, like hot tea, spiced cider, coffee and cocoa. It's true all of these feel great when the wind is rushing about at a furious pace and sending those leaves skittering down the street. But they tend to leave our bodies sorely lacking in hydration. Yep, big problem.

So what are we supposed to do? You ask.

Well, it's a scientific fact that the body absorbs water better when it is room temperature than when it is ice cold. However none of us are usually keen on the taste of lukewarm water. So that leaves us with a few options:

1. Carry a reusable water container since there is no need to clutter the landfills just to stay hydrated. Besides, this will save you money in the long run, since a bottle of water can run from $1 to $5.

2. Add a few drops of lemon juice to the water. This will make it much more palatable, even when it isn't ice cold and will also give you a nice little boost of Vitamin C. A vitamin we could really use more of during the cold and flu season.

3. Avoid Sodas and other drinks that are high in sugar. These only serve to dehydrate you more and add more junk and chemicals to your body that none of us really need.


4. Avoid Caffein. I know, I know. You are screaming, BLASPHEMY! at this point, but just bear with me a moment longer. Ok, caffeine tends to curb your appetite, which is good, but it also curbs your thirst impulses. So if we don't feel thirsty, why would we want to force ourselves to drink? So, if at all possible, avoid the caffeine.

So raise a glass of crystal clear water and make a toast to beautiful skin, YOUR beautiful skin.

Stylist of the Month - Jessica Kerivan

I found my love for make up at an early age. I enrolled at Federicos Beauty Institute and became the top student in my class, earning specialty training in micro dermabrasion, spray tanning, and body treatments.

After I graduated from Federicos and received my license from state board, I decided I wanted to provide my clients with the highest level of service and continued my education of the skin and body by enrolling at Healing Arts massage therapy school, where I earned my massage license and trained in various forms of body work including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Pregnancy, Shiatsu, and Hot Stone therapy.

Makeup and skin care are my passions in life. There is something very satisfying in helping someone who has battled with problem skin, and turn it into clear, healthy skin, or transforming a bride into her most gorgeous self on her wedding day. Because I love what I do, my job never feels like work. I get to wake up and go play!

Jessica's Winter Skin Tips

During the Winter my Main Three Points of Proper Skin Care are:

1. Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize! Winter can really dry out your skin. My personal favorite moisturizer right now is Dermaquest's Advanced B-5 Serum for Dry skin or Dermaquest's Rejuvaderm for Oily to Problematic skin.

2. Make sure to exfoliate at least twice a week, so that your moisturizer can penetrate into your skin. My favorite exfoliator by far is the Japanese Wash Cloth.

And last, but not least:

3. Remeber to wear your sunscreen. You can still get sun damage even when the sky is gray. Cloud cover can even intensify the affects of the sun if you are outside too long. So be sure to apply a light SPF each day.

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Wednesday Nights from 4pm to 7pm
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$20 Hair Cuts
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