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The Beauty Nook - JUNE Newsletter
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Don't hold your breath, but I think summer is finally here. You know what that means? You need a wax!

WAXING 101 -->

Wax on. A warm wax mixture is spread over hair in the direction of its growth and a paper or cloth strip is then placed on top of soft wax. Hard wax doesn't require a strip because it cools solid enough, and becomes a strip in itself. The Beauty Nook uses both Hard and Soft waxes of the highest quality!

Wax off. Once wax has slightly cooled or has grasped enough to the hair, it’s pulled off in the opposite direction of hair growth. The entire hair follicle should is then removed at the root.

The Benefits:

It is done quickly, cleanly and as painless as possible!

Temporary results can turn into permanent. Over time, frequent waxing can cause the hair follicle to become damaged, and stop growing hair!

No more razor burn!

New Ask the Expert

Check out my "Ask the Expert" Q n A of the week: 


"could you enlighten me on the magic concoction w/ Retinol?"


read at:  http://www.beauty-nook.com/ask-the-expert.php

Sugar, Sugar

Emily introduces the Sugaring Hair Removal Technique, and discusses the benefits with a demo clip.

Top 8 reasons to sugar: 

1. 
   
   Pure and Natural Ingredients:
   completely natural - made from sugar, lemon and guar gum. It's so pure it's safe enough to eat, and is even safe to use on sensitive skin. --wax contains resins, bees wax and other chemicals.
2. 
   
   More Sanitary:
   hypoallergenic and noncomedogenic: sugar paste is applied with a gloved hand, and a fresh ball of sugar paste is used for each client, meaning no risk of cross contamination. --wax: bacteria easily breeds in the wax pot. A wood spatula is repeatedly dipped in the same wax pot that is used from client to client.
3. 
   
   Less Painful:
   sugar will not stick to live skin cells, only the dead skin cells are removed, so there is less risk of abrasions/tearing and generally less redness than waxing. --wax: adheres to live skin cells and when removed it will pull the skin increasing the risk of tearing and redness.
4. 
   
   Not Hot:
   sugar paste is lukewarm when it is applied, so there ís no risk of burning the skin. -wax: resin waxes are heated to high temperatures to keep them fluid, so burning is a risk.
5. 
   
   Better Technique:
   sugar paste is applied against the natural direction of hair growth, then removed in the direction of growth... resulting in less painful hair removal and less hair breakage. --wax: applied in the direction of hair growth and removed against the natural direction of hair growth. Frequently results in breakage of hair at the follicle, which can lead to ingrown hairs and unsightly bumps.
6. 
   
   Extract Very Short Hairs:
   hair growth need only be 1/8 inch long to be removed (about 7 days growth). --wax: need at least 2-3 weeks growth before the hair can be removed.
7. 
   
   Sugaring is Gentle:
   sugaring is so gentle it can be used to remove the vellus hair that grows on some women's faces (something that cannot be done with waxing).
8. 
   
   Easy Clean Up:
   sugar paste dissolves easily in water and there's no sticky residue left on your skin. --wax: requires the use of chemical solvents to remove.

The Lowdown on Latisse

Want the longest lashes? Plenty of women are turning to Latisse to make their eyelashes surreal. I've seen it in action, and it is pretty amazing. Here are some before and after shots from the Latisse website: 

These images are not retouched, and the models are not wearing mascara. The women that I know who use this have had similar results, and I am so impressed with the results. 

Keep in mind that you will have to get a prescription, and I do recommend actually seeing a doctor, opposed to just going into a dermatologists office and picking it up. Certain types of skin can react differently and be sure to read all the side effects throughly to understand the risks. Here's an article in the New York Times explaining the risks, and sharing the story of one woman who dealt with the side effects. 

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/02/health/02latisse.html?hpw

So go and get those lashes long, but know what you're getting into!