There’s truth to the saying ‘you are what you eat’. Proper nutrition is key for having and maintaining healthy hair. My friend, and our outstanding health and wellness expert, Marisa Dicenso-Pelser, reveals a smoothie recipe that will give your body the nourishment and nutrients it needs, while remaining delicious!
Besides, what’s better than a creamy chocolate shake? A creamy chocolate shake without the guilt! You won’t miss the fat and refined sugar as you slurp up this tasty treat.
“Why should I ditch my regular comb or brush for a Wet Brush? Does it really make a difference?” – Alicia
This is a great question! Tangles are a women’s worst enemy when it comes to hair. Many of the women I talk to ask why they can’t get the tangles out of their hair or better yet how to get tangles out of their hair or hair system. One of the biggest culprits for not getting tangles out of hair is using the wrong types of brushes. Not only will the wrong brush not get the tangles out, it could also create further damage by causing hair breakage. For a women who has thin hair or hair loss, any additional breakage to hair could be devastating. So the right brush makes all the difference.
The Wet Brush is my go-to detangling tool of choice. At first glance, The Wet Brush looks like an ordinary hair brush, but with just one use, you will notice a complete difference. It can be used on wet or dry hair. It quickly and painlessly detangles even the thickest, most stubborn hair. The Wet Brush’s Inteli-Flex bristle is designed to be ultra-thin and flexible, yet still have rapid recovery memory to instantly bounce back to its original form. In addition, the ball tip bristles provide a massaging action that stimulates circulation at the follicle and is a proven benefit for hair health.
So not only are you getting the tangles out, but you are also getting a scalp massage at the same time – and everyone I know loves a great scalp massage!
I tell my guests that it is most important to be using this type of brush on wet hair as hair can be very vulnerable when wet. Additionally, before going to bed each evening and/or once or twice throughout the day brushing through your hair, with the right brush, and a detangling spray will keep your hair looking good and feeling great!
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Tangles in a hair system can be a mess, and one that can lead to breakage, damage and hair loss. Here is a list of 5 of the most common causes – and solutions – of tangles in hair systems (and growing hair too!).
Excessively Hot or Cold Water: Always use lukewarm water when washing your hair replacement system.
Friction: Generally around the neck line on wigs or in permanent hair replacements. This is caused from rubbing on the pillow at night or on collars of shirts, blouses, jackets or scarves. Constant friction damages the hair and opens the cuticle which leads to excessive tangling.
Solution:If tangling from excessive friction occurs, comb it out immediately and gently with a wide tooth comb or wet brush, using a small amount of our Step 5 Spray Conditioner. Try using a silk or satin pillowcase to avoid the friction of cotton pillowcases.
Your kitchen appliances work hard so you don’t have to. It’s key to keep them sparkling clean so that they can continue to work for years to come! Because your refrigerator and microwave are so close to the foods you eat it is important to give them a good “natural” cleaning! This refrigerator and microwave cleaner recipe will help do the spring cleaning you need in the most natural way!
Ingredients:
1 cup white vinegar
2 cups hot water
15 drops of Lemon essential oil
Directions:
Combine the ingredients in a glass spray bottle.
Spray mixture inside fridge or microwave, then scrub and wipe using damp cloth.
This simple DIY cleaner is sure to be useful in your cleaning routine this spring! Good luck and happy cleaning!
With a new season comes different skin texture, shades and types of makeup. I’ll let you in on a few beauty secrets to start your spring season (and face) off right!
As the seasons change, it’s important to think about ways to transition your makeup. Ronnie, my friend and our makeup expert, demonstrates some of these spring makeup modifications on our recent makeover contest winner Linsey.
Learn what techniques and colors to use as well as one the greatest makeup secrets and tips that I love to share with women (and that often gets neglected).
Time to get spring ready! Enjoy mastering these tips and feel free to ask any of the makeup questions you may have in the comments section below.
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It’s important to remember that a Hair System is an investment. By taking proper care of it, you will keep it looking natural and make it last longer. In order to do so, I highly recommend following a well-prescribed maintenance routine and one crucial part of that includes proper cleansing of your system.
Before I discuss the appropriate steps in that process, I want to bust a myth right now: washing a wig or hair replacement system less does not make it last longer. In fact, cleaning and conditioning with the correct products and procedure will increase the life span since it lifts the oils and grime that cause hair loss and make for an unnatural look.
If you wear your hair system attached in extended wear fashion (removed by professional every 4-6 weeks) it is best to follow these video steps here.
If your hair system is worn daily (taken on and off each day), I suggest following twelve simple steps:
Correct posture is essential for the proper movement of our bodies everyday. I feel that springtime is a good time to improve our overall health and well-being.
One area of our bodies that tends to get neglected is the hips and they’re important to focus on in order to improve our posture, decrease pain and maintain flexibility. In today’s video my friend and our strength and conditioning expert, Mark Roozen, demonstrates exercises that will develop an improved posture.
Using a stick for support, you’ll bend forward bending at the hips. It’s key to keep the stick in contact with your lower body, which is the part of the body we want to stretch and utilize. This movement will engage the lower back, part of the body that gets ignored when we’ve been hunched at our computers or looking down at our phones or other devices.
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Not all beauty routines are made equal and during this spring-cleaning season, it’s important to revamp your current beauty routine. Let’s start with the basics.
Water is a crucial part of our daily lives and beauty routines. Our skin and hair depend on it to stay healthy and moisturized. We need to use water in these routines…not just any water though. Some water that comes out of faucets contains harmful chemicals such as chlorine which can cause hair to turn a greenish tone and copper which can cause hair to have an orangish tint. Water that contains those chemicals will do more damage than good when it comes to skin and hair. Including making hair more dry, brittle and creating more tangles. I suggest investing in a shower de-chlorinator. For more tips on how a change in water can start your beauty routine off right…check out my video above!
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April is a great month to start fresh for the spring season. Since many people will begin their spring-cleaning activities, I thought it would be ideal to focus this month’s blog posts around cleaning and renewing.
It has been a long winter and it is time to clean out your mind from those winter blues, your house from that winter clutter and your body – both what you put inside and how you take care of it on the outside. This month I will have inspirations to help you clean a cluttered mind, tips for naturally cleaning your home, delectable (and healthy!) recipes, as well as some great beauty tips and hair restoration solutions. You deserve a fresh start this month, and I can’t wait to help!
Are you planning on doing some spring cleaning of your own? If you plan on doing a spring overhaul, please comment below and tell me what areas in your life you will be working at cleaning and renewing this season!
“I didn’t recognize myself at first…I was so excited I jumped for joy! I can’t wait to go out and be myself.” – Linsey
Linsey was diagnosed with Grave’s Disease, an autoimmune disorder leading to hyperthyroidism, back in 1996.As we spent time with Linsey we found that her hair loss was caused by a combination of Graves’ Disease, Hashimoto’s Disease and the medications associated with them. For these types of diseases that cause damage emotionally, and physically it’s so important to build awareness so that women who may be suffering can seek and find help.
Consultation:
We prepared Linsey for her hair system by having a personalized discussion with her about her hair loss and determining which solution would be best for her specifically.
If you’ve watched the Oscars, Fashion Week or any of the red carpet events lately, I’m sure you’ve noticed that celebrities and models were rocking the cat eye. Of course it was made famous by one of the most fabulous Egyptian Queens and now it’s a look that’s coming back!
If you’re interested in recreating the signature Cleopatra cat eye, I’m here to help you out! In the video above, with the help of my makeup artist friend, Ronnie, and our makeover contest winner, Linsey, we’ve developed a step-by-step just for you to create this beautiful makeup trend.
With the use of the proper tools and tips, you can see that it’s not difficult to create a variation of the cat eye no matter your eye shape. After watching this video, I hope you’ve seen that you too can create Cleopatra’s famed cat eye!
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There’s a saying that says “A Lady Never Tells,’ and there are some household problems that we don’t ever talk about! Well I’m about to share one of those secrets with you; I’ll let you in on this very special one for keeping your bathroom fresh!
I came across a great tip that I couldn’t help but want to share with my readers. This is a simple way to freshen up your bathroom, and one you’ll never forget.
Every time you take out a new toilet paper roll, add 2-3 drops of the essential oil of your choice to the inside cardboard of the roll. That way, each time you or someone else uses the toilet paper, you will instantly experience the fresh scent of that particular essential oil.
For those of you following our Hair Loss Makeover Winner, Linsey, and her journey, you know she has gone through a private consultation to determine the best solution for her hair loss.
In order to further determine the best custom designed solution for Linsey, or anyone who comes in to Jeffrey Paul Salon, we must determine Linsey’s lifestyle, in order to determine which attachment method would be best suited for her needs.
In the video above I will take you through and explanation, as well as some facts, about the two types of attachment methods. These two attachment methods are:
“How can I appear more confident in my personal or professional life even when I don’t feel it?” – Lauren
Perhaps you’ve seen that woman who passes you on the sidewalk or who sits across from you at the weekly office meeting and you can’t help but think, “Wow, she sure is poised. How can I be so sure of myself like her?” Remember, to portray confidence, you must believe that you’re confident. Here are a few tips to portraying confidence:
Body Language: Confident people sit up straight, walk with their head held high, and aren’t afraid of eye contact.
Speech: When you speak with a purpose and in a relaxed tone, you immediately come off self-assured.
Dress: While confidence comes from the inside, the easiest way to prove it to yourself is to dress in clothing that makes you feel good (no, not sweatpants!). This doesn’t mean flashy is the go-to either. Confidence shouldn’t be mistaken for cockiness.
Now, with these tips, it’s your turn to be that all around confident person that people look at and say, “Now she’s sure of herself!”
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Last week, I introduced you to our Hair Loss Makeover Winner: Linsey and I promised to keep you updated on her amazing journey as she undergoes her full makeover.
The next step for Linsey, or anyone who comes in to Jeffrey Paul Salon, is a private consultation to further understand her hair loss. This personalized discussion is one of the most important steps for any of our guests.
In the video above I take you through three of the components, of a consultation, that allows my team to create a custom designed solution. These three components are:
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April is a great month to start fresh for the spring season. Since many people will begin their spring-cleaning activities, I thought it would be ideal to focus this month’s blog posts around cleaning and renewing.
Consultation:
If you’re interested in recreating the signature Cleopatra cat eye, I’m here to help you out! In the video above, with the help of my makeup artist friend, Ronnie, and our makeover contest winner, 
