Best Eyebrows in Pittsburgh!

We were honored this year when Pittsburgh Magazine named us "Best Eyebrow Shaping" in Pittsburgh!
So many of our clients already know this, but it never hurts to spread the love.
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Ahava is AHHHHH....

My husband has been jaunting to Israel, so I requested he bring me back some treats! I asked for something with Dead Sea ingredients, and he found the Ahava line. Ahava is fortified with select Dead Sea minerals and is made in Israel, but is easily avaiable in the States.

I am especially in love with Ahava Age-Defying Continual Eye Treatment. It is a thin cream for use, you guessed it, around the eyes!

I notice that when I use it twice daily, the skin around my eyes is firmer, more hydrated and the fine lines are far less noticeable.

It is a bit pricey, at roughly $40 a tube, but that should last several months.

I also just started using the eye cream, but we'll see how that works with time.

Keep Me Looking Young, Pass the Cookies!

When I was in college, I had a friend significantly older than I was. When I finally asked her her age, I could not believe my ears. She looked at least 10 years younger than her real age. Her secret? She said it was her fat. yes, she claimed her voluptuous figure made her look younger by plumping out her wrinkles.

Well, now it seems that statement is backed up by some fact. This article appeared on Yahoo! this morning http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/20090210/hl_time/08599187771700 You must be of the mature age of 40 for the benefits to be seen. Otherwise, younger gals with a bit of cushion just look old.

It also states that antidepressants can be aging by making the muscles in the face more relaxed. Who knew?

By the way, the picture of the cookies is from my favorite cookie boutique in Pittsburgh, Country Cupboard Cookies. The vanilla are to die for!

Antibiotics and Waxing

Just going to review this with everyone since I have had several clients that have never heard this warning before. You should avoid waxing while on antibiotics - both oral and topical. There is a chance of skin sensitivity while on the medication, and skin may "lift". That's a nice way of saying come off in chunks leaving a big, ugly scab.

Wait two weeks after your last dose and by all means, tell your esthetician. No waxing is that important that it can't wait.

And your waxer better be asking you about meds and health updates at every visit, if not, walk out the door.

New Year's Beauty Resolutions

Well, it's that time of year again to create good, new habits. Here are a few beauty habits you may want to work into your resolutions for 2009.

• Clean your makeup brushes - Sounds easy, but how many of you do it? Ideally, brushes should be cleaned once a week, but try for once a month. They can be washed just like your hair. Lather up the bristles with your favorite shampoo and work it through. Rinse with warm water, squeeze out the excess, reshape the bristles and lay flat to dry.
• Clean out your makeup drawer - If you have not used it in a year, throw it out. Mascara should be tossed after 90 days, once opened. Powder products tend to not harbour bacteria, but toss it if you have not been using it in the past year. No point in putting those clean brushes in nasty old makeup!
• Wear sunscreen - Everyday. Put it on your face, neck and hands.
• See a good pro - If you haven't had a good haircut, color, brow shaping, etc. get at least one this year. A professional will get you back on the right track.
• Take a break - One day a week, try to take a makeup break by wearing nothing at all. Cleanse your skin and moisturize but put nothing else on your skin. I try to give my skin a product break for a week a few times a year and I love how my skin looks afterwards.
• Exfoliate - At least once a week, exfoliate either with a gentle scrub or an enzyme treatment. I use a microfiber cloth my mom found and I love it.

Enjoy the New Year and go clean those brushes!!