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It’s Christmastime once again and for many of us, this season is tantamount to indulgence, from buying gifts for friends and loved ones to going away on a holiday trip. Additionally, this season is also the time for parties, soirees and family gatherings which only means that you need to constantly look your best.

But as this is also the busiest time of the year, keeping your hair tamed and properly coiffed can be quite a challenge which is why we have asked the help of Salon 9309 to sum up the easiest and most attractive hairstyles perfect for spreading the holiday cheers.  

In choosing the right hairstyle for you, you also need to factor in your personality and lifestyle. This allows you to be comfortable with your hairdo as well as keep your personality intact in spite of your extra glamorous look.

1.     For women on the go – if you are someone who always needs to be in two places at one time, then you don’t have much time to spare on styling your hair. As such, you will need to multi-task. While prepping up to prepare your children to school, you can put on your hot rollers and work your way through your daily chores. By the time you’re done, you can simply undo your curlers and add on a few touch-ups to give it an elegant look. As you probably do not have the time to regularly visit a salon, make sure to also check on the best hair products in your area to help maintain your hair’s natural shine, the product line of Pureology in Oklahoma City, for instance, can help ensure beautiful hair without much fuss.

2.     For women who loves getting dolled up – if you love looking extra fabulous every time you step out of the house, consider setting your hair in elegant curls and give them an extra boost of fashion by clipping on a trendy pin or hairclip.

3.    For the adventurous women – if you prefer to go against the norm and still look fashionably chic, considering getting a pixie cut ala Emma Watson. To style your short hairdo, simply comb through it and apply a hairstyling gel to keep your locks in place.

The glands of the skin are of two major types: the oil, or sebaceous, glands and the sweat, or sudoriparous, glands. The oil glands are scattered over the skin surface except on the palms and soles. They are situated in the dermis, mostly in direct association with hairs so that their ducts open into the hair follicles. Oil glands are from 0.004 inch in diameter and consist of several pear-shaped lobules of specialized epithelium surrounded by a fibrous capsule.

The product of these glands, called sebum, is formed by fatty degeneration of the epithelial cells within the lobules and is collected in a common gland cavity, from which it is discharged into the upper portions of the hair follicles. Meibomian glands are sebaceous glands not associated with hairs. They are found on the male and female genital organs, about the lips and mucous membranes of the cheeks, and around the anus and areolae of the nipples.

Special large sebaceous-type glands on the inner surface of the prepuce, called Tyson’s glands, produce smegma. Other large sebaceous glands, called the glands of Zeiss, are found along the free borders of the eyelids associated with the eyelashes.

Sweat glands are of two major types: eccrine and apocrine. The eccrine glands are present in large numbers over the entire skin, extending deep into the corium and sometimes even deeper. Each eccrine gland consists of a single, long, epithelium-lined, blind tubule. The lower secretory portion is coiled into a ball-shaped conglomerate, while the upper ductal portion spirals up through the epidermis to the surface sweat pore.

Besides the secretory and ductal epithelium, the sweat glands have an outer layer of contractile myoepithelial cells, which are in turn surrounded by a thin, ground-substance basement membrane and by nerves and blood vessels. The diameter of the lumen or cavity of the eccrine sweat tubule varies from 5 to 20 microns (1 micron = approximately 1/25,000 inch).

The apocrine glands are found only over a few areas, such as the armpits, perineal and pubic regions, about the nipples, and occasionally on the abdomen and chest. The ducts of the apocrine glands usually open into follicles rather than independently onto the skin surface. They have about ten times the diameter of the eccrine ducts. The number of glands of both types in the skin has been estimated at between 2 and 15 million, with a total combined tubular length of about 8 miles.

The ceruminal glands of the ear canals, which secrete cerumen or earwax, and Moll’s glands of the eyelids can be considered as specialized types of apocrine glands.

I was in town a couple of days ago with my old lady. She was looking around in a department store for a new eyeshadow for the upcoming Thanksgiving party and I was kind of loitering nearby. I got talking to a lady at one of the cosmetic counters and she asked if I’d be interested in eye makeup for men.

Me? I wasn’t going to wear no eye makeup, for men or not for men.

She said it wasn’t like I thought and showed me some products by Jean-Paul Gaultier. Mascara and eyeliner for men. I agreed to try, since she said no one would notice I was wearing it. Okay, she actually said I’d get the kind of piercing eyes women love — yeah, that’s why I agreed.

So, she put the eye makeup on me (I thought she’d blind me with that eyeliner) and presto! I was indeed a good looking guy all at once. I said I’d buy, but when she told me the price — no way was I paying that!

Then the saleswoman let me into a secret. She said there’s no need to buy this stuff, just an eyeliner in bronze or brown and eyebrow gel that could also be used on the lashes. She said it was exactly the same as what Jean-Paul Gaultier was charging 20 times the amount for.

A few hours later, my wife said there was something different about me. I asked if the difference was good or bad. She said it was definitely good.

She still doesn’t know what the difference is, because I’m not telling. And now I’ve got even more skilled at applying eye makeup for guys. And I’m getting new admirers every day — women love it!

If you enjoy making people look good and feel more confident about themselves consider a career as an esthetician.  Becoming a licensed esthetician and learning how to use specific esthetician equipment will allow you to help others improve their appearance and feel better about themselves.  The confidence they get from this can have a lasting effect.

To become a licensed esthetician you will need to get proper training. The training involves body and Skin Care, hair removal as well as the basic fundamentals of make up.  The exact training will vary based on the specialty you choose and the type of degree you want.  Training can be as quick as 6 months or as long as 2 years.

You will then need to become licensed in the state in which you want to work.  This licensing requires you pass both a written and a practical test.  The license will need to be renewed once every two years to ensure you are current on practices and techniques.

To broaden your appeal to prospective employers it is good to train in a number of techniques and specialties.  Specialties include but are not limited to make up application, skin therapy, basic facials, eyebrow dying or body waxing.  The general curriculum will also focus on nutrition, human anatomy, skin anatomy, sterilization essentials and basic professionalism.

When did you have your last check up with your doctor? Your health and well being is important and you should get checked out at least every couple of years.  If you are a female, you should have an in-depth physical exam every year.  The earlier you catch most illnesses the better but in cases where these illness can affect fertility, it is vitally important that they are diagnosed early.

So what should your physical involve?  At the very least you should have a long chat with your doctor and highlight any concerns you may be having. You know your body better than anyone else. Your doctor should arrange a pap screen and perhaps an ultrasound.  A vaginal ultrasound can help diagnose common but painful conditions that could impact on fertility. 

Don’t worry as you will be in good hands with the ultrasound technician and the technology doesn’t hurt or cause any damage. Depending on the type of scan being done, it may be slightly uncomfortable and a little embarrassing but compared to childbirth and other issues us females go through it is a walk in the park.  Your technician is very well qualified and trained to help your physician diagnose and treat any conditions you may have.

So try to relax and remember that getting checked out is the best way to look after your health. Don’t leave it until symptoms first appear or existing ones get worse.

When shopping for a wrinkle cream, wether that be at a local medispa, department store or online, there are a few things you should consider before you open your wallet and hand over your credit card.

The anti aging industry is a huge one, and it’s built on profit, not helping men and women reduce the visible signs of wrinkles on their faces. Because of this it can be easy to get scammed and waste a whole bunch of money without evening know it.

So how can you protect yourself and find the best anti wrinkle cream? Keep these five points in mind while shopping and you should do just fine.

1. How Effective is It? This is a difficult thing to do when you’re shopping at a local retail outlet, but I’d advise anyone to take some time to research which ever brand or product you’re considering buying online before you spend a dime. Reading customer reviews and testimonials is an excellent way to determine the actual effectiveness of a product.
2. How Soon Before I See Results? While the effectiveness is of upmost importance, how quickly you’ll see those results should be known as well. The biggest mistake made by women using anti aging creams is not sticking to the routine suggested by the manufacturer and giving up too soon before they see results.
3. Ingredient List. Wrinkle creams aren’t just some magical substance, rather they’re a formulated list of active anti aging ingredients that have been tested and proven to reduce certain signs of aging. Know what active ingredients are best in anti wrinkle creams. Look for ingredients such as DMAE, Matrixyl and Argireline.
4. Safety. It’s always a good idea to ensure that the product you’re trying is indeed safe to apply to your skin. This isn’t so much of an issue when shopping locally at a spa or department store. However products online are not as easily regulated. Be sure to do your homework on the ingredients and company. Usually a quick search will turn up any issues with a product.
5. Value and Quantity. Evaluating raw value for an anti wrinkle cream is tough since what works for one women may not work for another. However it is possible that you can evaluate a product based on what other women have experienced and the quality of ingredients used in the product and then consider how much each tube/jar costs and what volume of cream is included. Often times you’ll find a product that contains more cream with similar ingredients for a lower price, there by making it a better value.

Be sure not to rush when purchasing an anti aging cream. Most women find a product they like and stick with it. While it may take some time to find that product which you like, it’ll all be worth it when you can depend on a particular brand each month rather then having to play the constant guessing game.

Everyone knows Philips Norelco as an established maker of rotary head razors, as opposed to the foil-head shavers that Braun make. The Philips Norelco 1280cc/42 electric shaver is currently one of their high end models that will cost you anywhere between $250 and $350, depending on where you buy it from (on-line is a lot cheaper), so let’s examine what you get for your money.

The SensoTouch 3D range is made up of 4 similar razors that vary only slightly in functionality. Norelco do however use different colors for ease of identification – there are also two other razors in the SensoTouch range without the 3D feature. The 3d feature refers to the three dynamic parts that move independently from each other (outwards, inwards and pivoting around) and constitute the rotary head of these units.

This allows you to experience excellent contouring of the face meaning that pressing hard against the skin is not necessary and is a great selling point in terms of the comfort and smoothness of the shave overall.

The bits that do most of the work are the shaving heads, and they’re designed to use the patented “UltraTrack” system – this cuts any length of hair at its base in only a few strokes. There are channels in the shaving heads to take care of longer beard growth, and holes that takes care of the shorter stubble, this means that the 1280cc/42 can tackle most length of beards and growth. 

Its that time of year unfortunately, when many parts of the world are heading into their winter season, including us here in Canada. The one challenge that I’ve always had, is keeping my skin soft and smooth, without drying out during the long cold winter. One day, while I was looking around at various cosmetic products, I cam across something called, Argan oil. Now, many people probably never heard of this oil before. In part, because until recently, it wasn’t in the North American market place.

However, I thought in today’s article, I would share some interesting tips on this organic argan oil. You see, it originates both in Africa and Morocco. However, due to problems with over harvesting the oil in Africa, it comes mainly from Morocco. What’s really interesting about Morocco, is that this tree, actually thrives in the desert part of the country. Due to its deep root structure, the Argan oil tree is able to survive.

With cooperation between the local people and the government, they formed a partnership sometime ago. The locals harvest and process the oil and the government has set up distribution capabilities. The oil is now exported around the world and is established in a number of high end spas.

What makes this oil so healthy for your skin? It actually contains one of the richest sources of vitamin E. As well, it contains essentially fatty acids and carotenoids. Together, these nutrients help give the skin a layer of extra protection and help to keep it soft. If you would like more information, simply visit the following link – click here

Okay, so I’ve been doing a bit of research about how to get longer eyelashes and so far the results have been less than promising.  Most beauty bloggers recommend getting eyelash extensions or wearing false eyelashes.  These are the cheapest and quickest options and you can get them done at most beauty parlors.  However I’m very skeptical of getting any eyelash extensions done.

First of all, the adhesives used to glue on the eyelashes are bad for your eyes and skin.  Secondly, the false eyelashes can pull off and damage your own natural eyelashes.  It just sounds too much like hair weaves and extensions which have a horrible reputation for causing broken hairs and all kinds of damage.

A few beauty forums did mention a new treatment that you can use at home.  There’s several products, but the most popular one was called Lilash.  These eyelash products are just like a serum that you apply only to your lash line.  After several months, you should get longer looking eyelashes. I’ve even started to keep track of my progress to see if my eyelashes really are getting longer.  You can see this video I made of my progress with Lilash after 18 days.

I think that the future of beauty treatments may shift from invasive salon procedures to more at home do it yourself treatments like this.  So far I’m really impressed with how easy it has been to use an eyelash growth product instead of false eyelashes or lash extensions.  I feel that this type of beauty procedure gives a much more natural and long lasting effect that is also better for my health.

Women all over the world have undoubtedly had this experience.  They’ve spent hours putting on their face in the morning, making sure that every last bit of mascara coats their lashes just right, only to end up with droopy eyelashes and raccoon eyes hours after they leave home.

Fixing this annoying eye makeup problem means you will have to keep an entire drawer’s worth of makeup in your purse.  One of the most bulky makeup tools you will have to bring along is your eyelash curler.  Nothing about this tool is made for portability.  It’s awkwardly shaped, the handles stick out at an odd angle, and it’s bound to get tangled up with everything else you are carrying in your bag.

Now you can get specially made portable eyelash curlers such as the one in this Japonesque pocket go curl eyelash curler review.  These eyelash curlers are often as small as a matchbook and fit easily in your pocket, makeup bag, or clutch.  These mini curlers are great because not only are they much smaller than normal curlers, but they are also resistant to warping out of shape and damage from being dropped.

Another great way to fit a lot of makeup tools into your purse is to use retractable makeup brushes and all in one eyeshadow and lip gloss palettes.  These palettes are often refillable and include a mirror and applicator inside.  You’ll still need to carry along enough makeup for touch ups during the day, but with these tips you can at least fit everything into a tiny makeup bag.