Josephine's Exclusive: Tips For Flawless Skin

Protect your skin everyday. The following tips will help you learn more about the certain kind of exposure your skin should and should not have.

 

 
-Sun Protection. 80% of skin aging is from sun exposure. It is very important to care for your skin by using sunscreen even in the winter or rainy seasons. Overcast is no excuse. In fact, this is the most dangerous time for your skin to be exposed to the sun.

-Dieting. Try to reduce 50% of red meat consumption. Other foods that can lead to bad skin include shell fish, chocolate, sugars, and yeast. 

-Maintenance. Be sure to wash your face every morning and night. Don't sleep with any makeup on. You can also use a cleaning masque to pull impurities from your pores. This is suggested to use at least one time a week.

-Josephine's. Come see us for a facial every 4-6 weeks! This will guarantee flawless skin all year round!

Josephine's Exclusive: Caring For Your Dry Skin This Winter

Many people suffer from dry skin during Winter's harsh weather-- if you are one of them you are not alone.

 

 

 

Dry skin is very common and has many symptoms including flakiness, itch, redness, and ashiness.

Follow these simple rules and you will be on your way to cure, prevent and relieve dry rough skin and enjoy smooth, soft touchable, glowing healthy skin. 

 

-Firstly make sure you are getting the proper amount of rest each night this is not the first time we have mentioned this it is also important to get enough rest to fight acne.

 

-The three minute moisture rule is also apparent, apply moisturizer to your face while it is still damp after washing.

 

-Of course make sure that you do not rub your skin when drying it off, instead simply pat your skin dry with a soft towel.

 

-To assure that your skin is healthy and smooth be sure to follow these steps and moisturize often with Aveda's Botanical Kinetics hydrating moisturizer. The entire line is proven to decrease the amount of dry skin that is produced with frequent usage.

 

November's Green Tip

American's throw out more than 2.1 million tons of paper and plastic plates and cups every year and many restaurants still use Styrofoam to-go containers. Bring your own to-go containers and ask restaurants to consider eco-friendlier options like compostable containers.

Just in Time For Christmas

Blow-out With Your Round Brush

If you are not achieving the right out of the salon look with your round brush you may not be using it the right way. When used with the heat of a blow dryer the metal core of the brush heats up, shaping the hair from the inside out. The smaller the brushes the more likely they will work like rollers to create curl and movement, the larger round brushes the more smooth tresses and body added. Here are a few tips on how to achieve that professional stylist blow-out using just your round brush.

After washing your strands towel dry your hair, do not brush wet hair to detangle this will only cause breakage. Next put in the product of your choice, if you are trying to increase volume try Aveda's volumizing tonic and/or phomiollant. Begin blow drying only drying the hair up to 75%, then section your hair in multiple areas. Start by round brushing your hair under in the bottom section, repeat with each section leaving the bangs for last.  When you have finished just make sure to unplug all styling tools before rushing off to where ever you’re going. You look great!

Josephine's Aveda Spa Pedicure - The New Weekly Routine

Your feet have had it after a long day, you may remember those familiar words, “My feet are killing me”, as you moan and pull off a show to rub your feet. Most of us are not lucky enough to have a wonderful companion that will help us relieve foot pain every day. And no wonder cramped into high heels all day your feet are screaming for a break.  We are here to help with the experience of our Aveda Spa Pedicure; a spa service once considered a luxury has quickly become a necessity in the modern family. Most people spend 70% of their feet, and rarely do they stop to take the proper care as you would washing your hair and body, and brushing your teeth. The Aveda Spa Pedicure at Josephine's enables you to relax, renew and give the proper body care treatment that is well needed and deserved. The spa pedicure includes each of the original pedicure regimes of removing polish, cutting the nails, lightly buffing, pushing the cuticles back, and taking off calices is needed. It also includes an invigorating Aveda body polish exfoliant, cooling mask with an Aroma hot towel to entice the senses, a luxurious hot stone massage, renewing paraffin treatment and the perfect OPI polish touch up. This hour long experience is good for increasing circulation to keep you on your way to a better tomorrow.

Curl Your Hair Like The Professionals

Start with the right shampoo and conditioner. If your hair contains frizz we recommend to use Smooth Infusion Shampoo and Conditioner. If you have very fine hair and would like to add volume try Aveda’s Pure Abundance Shampoo and Conditioner to lift fine hair and fill it out. Try Be Curly Shampoo and Conditioner moisturize and reduce frizz to set you up for styling success. Always blot wet hair dry with a towel. Don't rub—rubbing creates more frizz.

 

 

Try not to shampoo every day. The natural oils in your scalp are beneficial to the health of your hair. Remember that curly hair needs moisture. Use Be Curly Curl Enhancer when hair is damp and Be Curly Curl Control once hair is dry to keep curls moisturized, defined and frizz-free.  Blow dry hair on low speed with high heat for best results and to avoid heat damage. For extra lift and volume, flip head upside down when blow drying. Avoid running fingers through hair as it dries. It causes curls to separate and become frizzy. 

For on-the-go touch ups keep Be Curly Curl Control in your purse to redefine and de-frizz as needed throughout the day. Don't brush or comb curly hair when dry, it removes curl and causes frizz. Spritz curls with a firm hold hairspray. Pure Abundance Volumizing Hairspray prevents frizz in humid and/or windy conditions. Wrap hair in a silk scarf before bed tohelp prevent frizz while sleeping.

Neck Moisturizing: Your Layers of Skin Care

Many women worry about the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and face skin care while forgetting the fragile neck skin just below. Degraded collagen and a loss of elasticity make all your skin, not just your face, more prone to wrinkles, sagging, and uneven coloration as you age. In fact, the skin on the neck is even thinner than on the face, making it even more vulnerable to fine lines and sun damage.

The use of a good moisturizer can help prevent causes of wrinkles around the neck and help the prevention of neck wrinkles. As most women grow older, their body fat redistributes to different areas. Instead of losing fat in desirable areas like the stomach and thighs, most women tend to lose fat around the: Neck, Eyes, and Cheeks

Lack of fat under these areas means there is a reduced level of support for the skin. This can result in the sagging skin around the neck and throat that is sometimes referred to as "turkey neck."

Other factors that contribute to sagging skin in the neck region is the loss proteins found in the dermis layer of the skin called collagen and elastin. Collagen gives your skin firmness and strength, while elastin provides your skin with flexibility. As you age, less collagen is produced and the elastin becomes weakened and worn out. When combined with fat loss, it's a recipe for neck wrinkles.

Aveda recommends a variety of skin care regimens. One of our favorite skin care lines for anti-aging and wrinkles is the Green Science Line. They have a thick crème Firming Face moisturizer for PM use. 

Learn more about the benefits at: http://www.aveda.com/supercat/index.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT5352.

Save The Date! Josephine’s 4th Annual Pretty in Pink Gala is Coming Soon!

Save The Date!

Josephine’s 4^th Annual Pretty in Pink Gala is Coming Soon!

Did you know 1 in 8 U.S. women (just under 12%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime? At Josephine’s Day Spa & Salon we’re working harder and harder each year to help lower that number! We host an annual Pretty in Pink Gala every October to help support Breast Cancer Awareness and raise money to help find a cure. Last year we raised $4,279! Our goal is to beat that number this year! 100% of our proceeds are donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s mission is to achieve prevention and a cure for breast cancer in our lifetime by providing critical funding for innovative clinical and translational research at leading medical centers worldwide, and increasing public awareness about good breast health. Currently, 91 cents of every dollar spent by BCRF is directed towards breast cancer research and awareness programs.

For more information on the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, visit http://www.bcrfcure.org/.

Our Gala will be October 27^th, 2012 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. We would love to see you there! We are prepared for an evening filled with entertainment, appetizers, pink-inspired cocktails, raffle items, games and a few surprises as well!

Raffle tickets are $15—this covers your entrance fee and two raffle tickets.

Tickets can be purchased at our Pearland or Eldridge location. Donations are also welcome.

Platinum Seamless Hair Extensions—A Lengthy Revolution

Platinum Seamless Hair Extensions are amazing—no bumps, lumps, metal, keratin and/or glue.

This revolutionary new system is specifically designed for those with extremely thin hair, or even those how wish to add length to their hair. You can see and feel the difference. It’s completely fabulous.

Those with fine hair have not been able to take advantage of the other brands that require bonding or metal attachments because they were not able to be camouflaged in the hair sufficiently. As you can see in the image above, Platinum Seamless was!

Platinum Seamless Hair Extensions can be worn from 2 to 3 months on most types of hair by using the recommended sulfate-free Aveda products and by adhering to the care guidelines.

We can create a new look for you by adding both volume and length, or something fun with colors or peek-a-boo high lights.

Here’s a little more info on the method taken from Platinum Seamless’ website:

Platinum Seamless is the newest, most innovative and unique hair extension system on the market today. Providing an extension phenomenon that far exceeds all expectations and truly redefines seamless hair extensions.
Invisible, weightless, paper thin and seamless…

How a Massage Can Benefit Your Well-Being

Many of us suffer through life with tension headaches, insomnia, aches and pains, tension and stress. There are ways that we can decrease these stresses and maintain good health all by using our own hands.

Massage has amazing effects on the health of a person; it improves circulation, relaxes muscles, aids digestion and speeds up the elimination of waste products. These direct benefits, combined with the psychological benefits, quickly produce a feeling of well-being.

Rest your elbows on a table or desk, place fingers at the back of your neck, leaning your head forward. Work down the length of your neck with your fingers on either side by rotating your fingers and applying pressure. Place one hand on the desk, the other in the opposite shoulder. Tilt your head slightly away, squeeze the muscle between the fingers and heel of your hand, working from the base of the neck to the shoulder. Place your fingers on the top of your shoulder muscle and rotate your finger pads while applying pressure, again working from the base of the neck to the edge of your shoulder. Move to the other side and repeat steps 1 and 2. Take the lobes of your ears between thumbs and index fingers, close your eyes and visualize a calming scene – a walk along a beach perhaps. Take a deep breath and on the out breath pull down and off very slowly.

Well, how does that feel? Josephine’s offers a variety of massages. Visit http://www.josephinesdayspa.com/service-pages/aveda-massage for more details.

Face it -- Men Need Cleansing Too

Guys we know you all are not fans of moisturizing. But what if you can get those rough dry spots to vanish and replenish your skin while you shave to have delectably touchable skin?

 

With the use of two new home care regimens that were specifically created to treat men’s skin conditions with soothing, anti-oxidant power that is just what you will do.  Introducing Aveda’s Men’s shaving line which includes Aveda's Pure-formance Dual action Shaving Cream and Aftershave. Help protect against razor burn with 99% naturally derived ingredients. The moisturizing formula preps skin for a close, comfortable shave and contains Aveda’s exclusive phyto-active blend with naturally derived ingredients.

 

To assure a nice clean shave follow these steps: before shaving, remove dirt and oil with Aveda Botanical Kinetics Purifying Gel Cleanser to help prevent clogged pores that can lead to blemishes. For Green Grooming: Turn the water off while shaving. Add a few inches of water to the bottom of the sink and rinse your razor in the water between strokes. This can save up to 3,000 gallons each year. Use Dual Action Aftershave even on days you don’t shave-to moisturize, control oil, improve skin tone and texture, and reduce pore size.

4 Harmful Skin Care Mistakes That Everyone Makes

There are many mistakes that cause harm to our skin, without us even knowing! The numbers are scary with cases of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer among women. They have actually doubled in the past five decades! Here, we examine the simple mistakes we make, and learn how to correct them, leaving your skin glowing and gorgeous! 

• First, using moisturizes as a sunscreen, or anything without SPF in it, is a big no-no! But don’t just rely on your SPF foundation, or moisturizer to keep your skin protected. While moisturizer is a MUST for skin hydration, if you plan on being outside for more than 15 minutes, you should apply a facial sunscreen.

• Second, checking your family’s cancer history record is something that many of us often forget to keep in mind. There are facts behind the degree of cancer that you may be at risk of. There is also a strong heredity predisposition to melanoma behaviors, like, the entire family balking at the use of sunscreen can play a role, but it also boils down to genetics. 

• Third, in addition to checking your family’s medical history, checking your sunscreen expiration date is crucial in assuring you are actually being protected. Many people do not know there is an expiration date for sunscreen.

• Fourth, there is also the chance you are not using the correct sunscreen, and that is any with broad spectrum/UV protection, that will offer you protection from UV rays. Also, since sunscreen is a chemical barrier, it comes off easily, so it needs to be reapplied every few hours.