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November 15, 2018

Five Custom-Printed Holiday Gift Ideas

So you’re thinking about doing things different this holiday season. You like the idea of special, handmade gifts for all your loved ones, but you don’t feel like you have the time or artistic abilities like all the crafters you see on Pinterest.

A printing company like PurpleTrail offers premium online customization tools so you can create custom products from the comfort of your own home! With a bustling in-house Production room, your creations are printed with care and quickly shipped to your home in time for the holidays.

Check out our list of five custom-printed holiday gift ideas below to surprise your friends and family with a custom, handmade keepsake they can treasure for years to come!

Personalized Planner

As the year comes to a close, we’re all thinking ahead to what we can accomplish in the new year. A great gift to start the new year off right is a personalized planner. We know that technology offers several organization resources, but studies have shown that having a paper planner is even better—the physical act of writing things down helps your brain remember tasks more consistently than clicking through apps.

This is the perfect present for a busy parent, a business owner who needs to record expenses, a cosmetologist booking several appointments each day, or a friend or coworker who simply struggles with staying organized.  

Choose from a selection of cute, trendy designs and personalize the cover with names, photos, quotes, and more. And you don’t have to sacrifice convenience—smaller sizes easily slide into a purse or briefcase for on-the-go scheduling. A personalized, one-of-a-kind planner is bound to inspire your disorganized loved one to stay on top of their to-do list this next year.  

 

Custom Canvas Prints

If your friend’s walls are looking pretty bare, create a canvas print for instant custom wall décor!

This is a perfect gift for newlyweds and recent graduates—it’s a good way to show off professional headshots or photoshoots. A truly heartwarming gift for your parents or grandparents is a custom canvas print with photos of all the grandkids.

If you’ve found or created some cool artwork and you want to do something bold with it, easily make it into a canvas print. This is a great gift for photographers or artists whose work is destined to displayed.   

The possibilities are endless!

Personalized Ornaments

Ornaments are quite the popular Christmas gift, but oftentimes a normal retailer might only sell generic ornaments that are mass-produced and not very personable. Consider personalizing a custom ornament with your friends’ or family’s names and photos to give them something truly special to hang on their trees.

This is great gift for the parents of a newborn baby to commemorate their son or daughter’s first Christmas, or a married couple spending their first holiday season together as newlyweds. Grandparents will love a custom ornament with all their grandchildren’s names on it. Or, if you have a friend who loves their dogs or cats like children, personalize an ornament with photos of their pets.

Personalized Stationery Sets

If you know someone whose desk is covered in a sea of mismatched post-it notes, a personalized stationery set might just be the greatest gift imaginable. This is also the perfect gift for teachers, secretaries, assistants, or anyone who needs to write, keep, or send notes on a daily basis. Not to mention that it looks both stylish and professional on any desk—much more than those post-it notes.

Each stationery set includes ten folded cards and ten notecards with coordinating envelopes, and a notepad with fifty sheets. They come with a cloth gift bag for easy gift giving!

Custom Coffee Mugs

Coffee Mugs are a classic gift. But just like with Christmas ornaments, many stores only have generic mugs that don’t feel very warm or meaningful. Personalize a custom coffee mug to surprise your favorite coffee or tea drinker with a one-of-a-kind gift they’ll actually want to use.

Get a World’s Greatest Dag mug for your father, but make it even more special by personalizing it with his name and a nostalgic photo. Or customize a mug for your son or daughter’s teacher to fill with holiday goodies like hot chocolate and peppermint tea.

Coffee mugs are one of the most versatile gifts, and with so many customization options, your loved ones can stay caffeinated in style.

 

Holiday gift shopping can be stressful, especially when you want create something unique for each of your friends and family. Custom print shops like PurpleTrail make it easy. Get all your Christmas shopping done all at once, from the comfort of your own home—and have fun customizing while doing it!

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November 13, 2018

EYE OPENING WAYS TO GET YOUNGER LOOKING PEEPERS THROUGH SURGICAL AND AT HOME SOLUTIONS

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Your eyes are not only the windows to your soul, but your age as well.  In fact, studies have shown that when strangers are asked to judge how old a person is, the eye area is one of the biggest influences. The delicate skin around our eyes is usually the first place to get noticeable fine lines/wrinkles and even brown discoloration. The causes are exposure to sun and pollution, stress, and late nights. Here are some doable tips from Board Certified San Francisco area plastic surgeon Dr. Stanley Poulos to keep the skin around your eyes protected and combat premature-aging.

 Be preventative- Botox and fillers can dramatically improve the appearance of the eye area without surgery. “If a patient has a volume loss or tear trough (deep groove) under the eyelids, we inject fillers such as Juvéderm or Restylane,” says Dr. Poulos. Dr. Poulos adds, “This produces volume to the area and provides support and lift to smooth out lines and wrinkles. Botox and other neuromodulators relaxes muscles to soften lines and to slow down their deepening by weakening the way they wrinkle the skin like an accordion. The cost depends on amount injected and number of injection sites.”

No Injection Cosmetic Procedures- There are a variety of laser treatments available that allow skincare professionals to target certain areas and treat certain conditions. Dr. Poulos explains that, “Resurfacing lasers, like Fractionated Erbium or CO2 can tighten the skin around the eyes with up to a week of downtime.

The Surgical Route- Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure to improve the appearance of the eyelids. Surgery can be performed on either the upper and lower lids, or both.

Whether you want to improve your appearance or are experiencing functional problems with your eyelids, eyelid surgery can rejuvenate the area surrounding your eyes.

Specifically, eyelid surgery can treat:

Loose or sagging skin that creates folds of the upper eyelid, sometimes blocking   vision

 Excess fatty deposits that appear as puffiness in the eyelids

 Bags under the eyes

 Drooping lower eyelids that reveal white below the iris

  Excess skin of the lower eyelid

Target Key Spots: “There’s a muscle under the tail of the eyebrow that pulls the brow down, so a tiny drop of Botox, placed very precisely, helps pop up the brow and give you more of an arch in a few days. Dr. Poulos also likes Juvederm under the outer half of the brow. He explains, “We lose fat in our eyebrows over time, which makes everything sag. Replacing the fat pad with filler helps prop up the brows and lids back where they used to be.”

Non- Surgical Routes

Protect yourself from the Sun- Wear a broad-brimmed hat and use UV-protective sunglasses with lenses large enough to protect the eyes and the eyelids. Polarize lenses reduce glare and are particularly important when driving. Use sunscreen designed specifically for around the eyes to avoid stinging and burning. UV rays can penetrate clouds, so protect your eyes and eyelids every day.

Eye Cream- In addition to moisturizing, eye creams can offer other benefits, as well. Dr. Poulos says to, “Eye creams with growth factors and retinal can help increase cell turnover. Retinol helps to combat wrinkles, thicken the dermis, boost collagen, and distribute pigment more evenly. Use an eye cream containing retinol at night because it’s light-sensitive.”

Eating too much salt- Some people notice their eyes get puffy when they eat a lot of salt.  Under eye bags are intensified when you have a diet that is high in sodium. To reduce puffiness and swelling, put something cool over eyelids, like cucumber slices, slices of raw potatoes, moist, refrigerated tea bags, or chilled spoons.

Over plucking your eyebrows– Repeated tweezing can result in scarring of the hair follicles, preventing hair from ever re-growing. “Be judicious when plucking,” says Dr. Poulos.  “With age, eyebrow hairs become thinner.”

Eat an Iron-Rich Diet

An iron deficiency could be the reason for your under-eye bags and dark circles. Make them go away by incorporating iron-rich foods like spinach, kidney beans and dark chocolate into your diet.

Relax With Green Tea

Fight eye bags with tea bags! Resting cold green tea pouches will help reduce the appearance of puffiness. The combination of a cool compress with the tannins in the tea may help constrict the blood vessels and reduce swelling. Caffeine in the tea also helps reduce swelling.

To Minimize Dark Circles

Seek Out Vitamin C: Dr. Poulos suggest that you, “Look for an eye cream with ascorbyl glucoside, a potent vitamin C derivative that lightens dark circles and reverses aging dyspigmentation. Also, if you have volume loss under the eyes, light can get trapped in the folds and give the impression of shadows. In this case, we will often utilize a transfer of your own fat from abdomen or hips, mix it with your centrifuged blood (protein rich plasma or prp) and inject via a tiny needle to add thickness and minimize the light reflex “erasing”  the dark circles.

Strengthen With Retinol: “Dark circles can be caused by the under-eye skin getting thin over time, so the underlying muscle is visible. Dr. Poulos often prescribes Renova to build collagen and help thicken the skin around the eyes. If you have sensitive skin, start with an over the counter retinol-containing product.

About Dr. Stanley Poulos

Dr. Poulos is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Co-Founder with Yngvar Hvistendahl, M.D of Plastic Surgery Specialists recognized as one of the premier aesthetic surgery clinics in Northern California.

Dr. Poulos helped pioneer the quick lift facial rejuvenation surgery in California and has extensive experience in body contour procedures. With over 30-years’ experience in aesthetic procedures, Dr. Poulos has been on the forefront of innovative procedures such as the quick-lift facial rejuvenation, mommy makeover, and vaser lipo-contouring. Dr. Poulos combines his consistent knowledge of new treatment options with his mastery of facial and body symmetry.

His recent focus has been on the gastric balloon, a groundbreaking, non-surgical, medically assisted, outpatient procedure offering weight loss to those seeking to lose between 30 and 75 pounds who may be ineligible for the more invasive gastric bypass surgery. This exciting new procedure allows patients to achieve optimal health and, when combined with exercise and proper nutrition, the results have been exceptional.

A graduate of the University of Texas Medical School, Dr. Poulos completed his internship and residency at UC San Francisco. He completed surgery and plastic surgery training in San Francisco prior to entering private practice in Marin County where he co-founded PSS (www.psspecialists.com)

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November 13, 2018

GYMNASIUM- A PLACE TO BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE

 

You will find it happy to hear that, in a short survey it is seen that people in this twenty first century are far more fit and active than that of the people in the past few centuries. One of the main reason behind it are the gymnasiums that provide you with all the facilities of building an attractive body with stunning muscles on the right places. These muscles and activeness not only gives you strength but also provides you with a stunning self confidence. A confidence which helps you to come up, face the society and show your abilities.

A DETAILED DISCUSSION UPON GYMNASIUM

A gymnasium or gym is a covered location used for gymnastics, athletics and several other services. Some of the important apparatus used during a workout are as follows

  1. Barbells
  2. Parallel Bars
  3. Jumping Board
  4. Running Path
  5. Tennis-balls
  6. Cricket Field
  7. Fencing Area and so on is used for exercises.

In safe weather conditions, outdoor work-out is extremely useful to health and should be practiced. Gyms were initially practiced in ancient Greece .The main motto of gym is to make you prepared for self-defense. Having your strength increased; you can prove to be a tough one against anyone who will come to mess with you unnecessarily. It was also a technique to get rid of several physical problems as the twists and turns practiced in yoga or a gym helps you to overcome different aches and problems and also unlocks several physical disabilities of yours. The Greek word “gymnasium” meant “school for naked exercise” and was used to designate a locality for educating the young men, including physical education. For the Greeks, physical education was considered as important as cognitive learning. The Boston Young Men’s Christian Union claims to be “America’s First Gym”.

BENEFITS OF REGULAR EXERCISES

Here are some of the top ten benefits of Regular exercising:-

  1. It helps you a great deal to reduce your weight, which is a major point of worry for all the people out there .It greatly helps you in your Weight Loss.
  2. It keeps a great care of your skin
  3. It reduces the chances of occurrences of chronic diseases
  4. It helps you to keep a good health of your brain and memory.
  5. It can help you relaxation and Sleep quality
  6. It increases you stamina, and energy levels
  7. It can reduce pain
  8. It can promote a better Sex life
  9. It helps you in making yourself feel happier.
  10. It is great for your muscles and Bones.
  11. It helps you to Becoming a fitness guru.

ORIGYM

Origym is the best place where you can meet up with all your needs. If your dream is to be the best Personal Fitness instructor, Origym is the best place where you can be. With all its Personal Trainer courses, Origym will help you to be the best of them. It is a professional course provider specialized in REP’s recognized personal trainer courses. Origym have a reputation for producing the highest caliber of Personal trainers within the industry, both past and present. They even care for your busy schedule; hence you are given with the liberty to choose the method of completion that suits you and your current lifestyle. You can even do the complete course online. It not only gives you a personal Training qualification but also tries to build a sustainable career in the fitness industry. Their only demand is ambitious individuals who will represent their company as well as their selves. So if you want to take an admission, their minimum requirement is your ambition. They even provide you with courses that optimize your knowledge and perfect your practicality and if you want to be fitness professional, outside the UK, do not sweat! Their courses are internationally recognized personal trainer qualifications that offer the students the values of substantial insight, flexibity and expertise.

The mentors are all industry experts with sufficient experience in the industry of fitness. They are here to support and guide us through our qualification and subsequent career. They relish the opportunity to help you achieve your career aspirations throughout the duration of their personal trainer courses. They want you to achieve this while showing you how to become a successful personal trainer, within both personal and economical context.

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November 7, 2018

WINTER HEALTH MYTHS BUSTED!

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There are endless winter health myths that we have heard from well intentioned grandparents and parents. They have become so ingrained in us that we take them as cold hard facts. Many of these myths have no more basis in reality than Santa Claus.  Of course, everyone wants to stay as healthy as possible during the frosty months. In order to do so sensibly, we turned to Board Certified NYC internist and gastroenterologist Dr. Niket Sonpal.

Myth: Allergies go away in the winter

Allergies might be the real source behind your stuffy nose and scratchy throat this season. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, one in five people suffer from indoor/outdoor allergies, and the indoor variety can actually be worse in the winter. Dr. Sonpal cautions that, “If your symptoms last longer than 10 days or ease up after taking an antihistamine, it might be time to visit an allergist.”

Myth: I wash my hands all the time with hand sanitizer, so I should be fine.

Hand sanitizer will kill most viruses, but not all. You must make sure you use the right amount of hand sanitizer and let it dry completely. Dr. Sonpal points out that,” Some viruses, like norovirus, which causes vomiting, is not killed by hand sanitizer. Soap and water are best to get rid of all bacteria and viruses, but the hand sanitizer is better than nothing at all.”

Myth: It’s cold out, I don’t need sunscreen.

The sun’s rays are just as strong in the winter months as they are in the other seasons. Snow and ice can reflect even more sunlight, up to twice as much. Grab the SPF 30 and put it on, regardless of the temperature. Don’t forget those sunglasses to keep your eyes safe as well.

I’ll just drink some alcohol to keep myself warm.

Although it may feel like drinking alcohol is making you warmer, it does not. Dr. Sonpal says that, “when you drink, the blood vessels dilate or get bigger, and blood flows to your skin and away from your internal organs. So, it may feel like you are getting warmer, but you are not.”

Myth: The Flu Shot Gives You the Flu

According to a new survey from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases and Rite Aide, 44 percent of American women view the flu as a serious threat to their health. Yet nearly half (49 percent) do not intend to get a flu shot this year because they believe the vaccine can give them the flu. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the flu shot for anyone older than 6 months of age. Dr. Sonpal stresses that, “The shot does not contain a live virus, making catching the flu from it impossible.”

 Winter weather makes you store fat and gain weight

Our bodies do not go into some kind of winter hibernation mode, stockpiling every ounce of fat to use for the lean times. It seems logical, like a throwback to our days living in caves foraging for food, but in reality, any weight gain comes from our winter habits. Dr. Sonpal points out that, “we tend to exercise less in winter. We eat more hearty meals and comfort foods, including more sugary snacks and desserts (especially around the holidays).”

Myth: You Lose Most Heat Through Your Head

The saying goes “we lose 90 percent of our body heat through our heads.”  But a 2006 study found that the head accounts for about 7 percent of the body’s surface area, and that heat loss in the region is fairly proportional, according to LiveScience. “Your head is another extremity, and it’s susceptible to cold, so you should wear a hat, but it doesn’t lose any more heat than another part of your body,” says Dr. Sonpal.

Myth: Chicken Soup Will Cure Colds

Many cultures teach us to drink warm liquids like tea, hot apple cider, and soups when we’re dealing with colds. It’s true that something like chicken soup may help soothe and ease congestion, but much like vitamin C, hot soup won’t do immediate wonders.

Myth: Being Cold Gives You a Cold

No matter what your grandma might have told you, spending too much time in the cold air doesn’t make you sick. One study found that healthy men who spent several hours in temperatures just above freezing had an increase in healthy, virus-fighting activity in their immune systems. In fact, you’re more likely to get sick indoors, where germs are easily passed.

 Myth: Feed a cold, starve a fever

Dr. Sonpal says that, “This is another myth that comes from a time when people didn’t understand the science of body chemistry. The thought was that if you had a cold, food would warm you up. Conversely, if you had a high fever, not eating would cool you down. This is just patently bad medical advice. In both cases, good nutrition gives your body the fuel it needs to fight infections and recover from an illness. When you have a fever, your body is burning energy at a rapid rate, and that needs to be replenished. So, by all means feed your cold; but also feed your fever, or any other illness. Even if you have stomach issues, find a way to take in lost fluids and electrolytes.”

About Dr. Niket Sonpal:

Dr. Niket Sonpal is a native of Long Island NY and a graduate of Medical University of Silesia – Hope Medical Institute in Poland. After completing his residency in Internal Medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital, he was selected to be the 2013‐2014 Chief Resident at Lenox Hill Hospital–Northshore LIJ Health System. He is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine and Clinical instructor at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, Brooklyn. Dr. Sonpal has completedhis Fellowship in gastroenterology & hepatology at Lenox Hill Hospital and will continue his work in the field of medical student and resident test preparation. He now serves as the associate program director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Brookldale University medical center.

He is the co‐author for the best-selling Master the Boards: USMLE Step 2 CK, Master the Boards Step 3, And Master the Boards: Internal Medicine. He is also the Chief Operating Officer for Medquest Test Prep, Director of Medical Education for Picmonic Test Prep, and a recognized expert on medical test prep.

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November 6, 2018

Top Keto Diet Myths That We Should Stop Believing

We all have different reasons for wanting to adopt a healthy lifestyle, yet the benefits are all the same across the board. A strong and aesthetically-pleasing body, a sharp mind, and an even better psyche.

One popular dietary method through which one can achieve a healthy lifestyle is a ketogenic diet.

What Exactly is a Ketogenic Diet?

The Ketogenic diet places an emphasis on keeping carbohydrate intake minimal while maintaining sufficient fat intake. The reduction in carbohydrates is going to trigger a metabolic state called “ketosis” wherein the body burns fat instead of carbohydrates for energy. These are just the core concepts. Here’s a more comprehensive guide on what a keto diet is.

It is currently one of the more popular diet types to adopt. And naturally, with as something gains more attention, misinformation is bound to spread. Misinformation spreads even quicker on the internet. This can potentially be harmful to the uninformed (misinformed, rather) reader. So, what myths are we here to dispel?

Myth: Ketogenic Diets Aren’t a Sustainable Health Option

Ketogenic diets are more than a diet change, it’s part of an entire lifestyle. If you make this drastic change, and your body takes to it and healthily adapts, it’s important that you don’t respond by switching back and forth between thsi diet and another one rapidly.

Commit to a ketogenic diet over the long-term to allow yourself properly adjust yourself away from sugar. Once you’ve finished adapting, you need to make the same kind of careful choices when you want to switch back.

Don’t stress your organs by eating carbs like you used to. Instread, gradually re-introduce them. Better yet, stick with one diet for the long term if it isn’t giving you trouble.

Myth: All Fats are Fine to Eat

The idea that one should increase fat intake and lower carb intake gives the wrong impression that you can eat any type of fatty food that you get your hands on. This is not the case.

Saturated fats such as the ones found in red meats increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases. An optimal keto diet would be to take in unsaturated fats instead (fish, flax seed, almonds, walnuts).

Myth: Ketosis vs. Ketoacidosis

As previously surmised, the goal of a keto diet is to trigger an optimal state of “fat burning” metabolism. This process is called “ketosis”. On the other hand, ketoacidosis is a condition that happens when there is an excess in ketones. It is potentially-life threatening and should be avoided.

Myth: Protein Should Be Abundant in a Keto Diet

We need to strike a balance in terms of protein intake. The general view on proteins is that they are a must if you want to stay healthy. This is not the case with a keto diet because an increase in proteins will eventually spark an increase in ketones, which is known to trigger ketoacidosis. Thi

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October 31, 2018

Designing Yourself: How To Ace Your Unique Style

As a young, fashion-conscious woman, you will always be wanting to find new and interesting ways to style yourself. Whether you have a big presentation at the office, a night out on the town, or a laid-back coffee date, there is always a great opportunity to showcase your own original look. To be able to achieve this permanent state of everyday glamour, this handy guide will walk you through four sure-fire ways you can revolutionize your wardrobe and accessories to be bang on trend with a fraction of the effort. By following these tips, not one day will go by where you aren’t feeling your absolute best.

All about the accessories

A staple of any fashionista’s arsenal is her accessories, namely jewellery. The right jewellery can elevate any outfit to look amazing, whether your goal is anything from biker chic to high-flying professional. The most important piece of jewellery you should focus on is what necklaces you wear, as choosing the correct length to suit your shape and the necklines you like to wear is vital to looking great.

90s choker necklaces that hug tightly against the neck are making a come back and are a great option because they suit almost any neckline. Another versatile option is the princess necklace length which sits on your collarbone. Like the choker, this length will go with just about anything but will offer a more refined and demure style that would suit both formal and casual wear. For a statement look, wearing a necklace length of 20 to 35 inches will be a bold addition to any outfit that will add the extra bit of glamour you need for a night out at a swanky wine bar or going to the theatre. If you’re struggling with choosing what would suit you best or have found a beautiful style that you wish was in a different length, the one great option to consider is an adjustable length necklace that will mean you can wear your favourite pieces no matter what the neckline on your dress or shirt is, increasing the versatility of your investment in a gorgeous piece of designer jewellery. You can read more here about how to choose the perfect necklace length when buying designer jewellery.

Keep things concise

When trying to stay on track with the endless pursuit of looking on trend, you will often find that your wardrobe becomes overrun with hundreds of clothes that you barely ever wear until your closet is literally bursting at the seams. Keeping up with fashions doesn’t have to involve this much spending, and one way around this is to learn how to create a capsule wardrobe that will not only save you money but also time to get ready in the mornings, ensuring that you will always look amazing even if you occasionally sleep through your alarm.

The key to a capsule wardrobe is that you begin by getting in all the basics. This includes essentials such as jeans, plain black and white vests, leggings, and versatile shoes that are weather resistant. These pieces will help to form the foundation of your different outfits that will be glammed up by investment pieces that are high fashion and on trend. Try to limit yourself to buying only one statement item per month that can elevate an outfit to be amazing and unique. This could include designer jewellery, as mentioned previously, a vibrant scarf, or a new pair of boots that give your outfits a bit of edge.

Carrying it off

A huge component of any style is your bag as this is an accessory that you will have with you every single day. It is important that you get a bag that is in equal parts versatile and fashionable so that you can always make a great first impression no matter where you find yourself. It is then worth using a guide to choosing the right handbag for you so that you can make an informed choice before you part with this money on this investment. The first thing to consider is what size of bag you will need and is comfortable to carry. The next port of call is deciding on the colour and or pattern of the bag. If you like to wear largely neutral colours, which would likely be the case if you have a capsule wardrobe, then you have the freedom to choose something that is much bolder that can add a serious pop of colour and playfulness to your look. On the flip side, if you like to shake things up a lot with colour and pattern in your wardrobe, investing in a plain, neutral coloured bag or one in a favourite colour that you wear often would be a better choice.

Nailed it

A simple touch that will always have you feeling great is making sure your nails look good. Like many young people, you might not have the time or the money to get them done professionally every week, so learning how to apply fake nails at home is a skill you will not regret learning. Fake nails are a great way to inject some fun into your look without having to make a long-term commitment to one particular fashion statement while also having the added bonus of making your hands look elegant and stylish.

Using your head

Finally, one of the biggest ways you can make sure your style is on point is by taking care of your hair and getting advice from professionals about what would suit you the most. Start by taking hair colour quiz to see what would suit your personality and skin tone the best. Then, save up to get your hair cut and coloured by a professional at a top hair salon and take the time to ask about how you can maintain your new look.

Designing your own look is a great way of making yourself feel great every day and increasing your confidence.

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October 29, 2018

Lucy Garcia Planck, Miami/NYC Hair Stylist Shares Some Holiday Gift Ideas

Lucy Garcia Planck, Miami/NYC Hair Stylist Shares Some Holiday Gift Ideas –

Holiday season is around the corner and people are starting to make their wish lists. Before we check them twice, it’s time to start thinking about what to get for the beauty obsessed person on your list. Below are some favorite products and things on the wish list from Miami/NYC Hair Stylist, Lucy Garcia Planck, from Salon Bergdorf Goodman, who gives some of her top beauty recommendations for a great holiday gift or stocking stuffer:

 

BabyBliss Flat Iron

 

  • Iron BaByliss Nano Titanium Ulta-Thin Straightening Flat Iron: super lightweight and smooth, which allows you to straighten more hair faster. It features ultra-smooth titanium plates to conduct ultra-high heat and resist corrosion. Five-inch extended plates allow for quicker straightening, and it has such a slim design.
  • Shu Uemura Small Round Hair Brush: made of 100% natural bristles that enhances definition and adds movement to strands. With the handle made of soft, lacquered Kotibe wood, the round brush provides a comfortable grip and is perfect for a blowout.
  • Ghd Curve Curling Iron: perfect hair curlers to help you achieve a variety of hairstyles, whether you’re looking for soft summer waves or sultry glamour curls for long or short hair. This brand is perfect because it locks in your curls from to night and creates sunning, healthy looking curls that really last.

vitaFusion Gorgeous Hair Skin & Nails

  • vitafusion Gorgeous Hair Skin & Nails Gummies: biotin is a natural supplement that many people don’t get enough of and that could be a contributing factor to dry, brittle hair and split ends. vitafusion Gorgeous Hair, Skin and Nails is a great-tasting gummy multivitamin containing 12 key nutrients, including Biotin and Vitamins C and E to help nourish beautiful hair, skin, and nails from the inside out.
  • Shu Ermana: Ample Angora Volumizing Light Foam: enriched with Japanese cedar bud, a giant sacred tree known for its fortifying properities, Shu Ermana offers maximum volume as ample and silky as angora. This product brings softness to the hair with no crunchy effect.

Milbon Repair Treatment

  • Milbon Repair Professional Treatment: powered by innovative dual-repair technology, this professional 4-step deep conditioning treatment is designed especially to strengthen and rebuild severely damaged, over-processed hair. These results last up to five weeks.

 

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October 26, 2018

The Best Places To Spend New Year’s Eve

 

New Year’s Eve is the night where almost everyone in every place in the world celebrates. It’s a magical night, full of expectation and excitement, and because it is a holiday that is celebrated around the world, you can head off to many different far-flung destinations to enjoy it!

Tonga

Did you know that Tonga is one of the first places on the planet to see the new year? Tonga is a Polynesian island, and it is a stunning place to visit with its crystal blue seas and white sandy beaches. Not only that, but the temperatures in December are extremely warm, which means you can celebrate in style with a cocktail around the pool or in your very own beautiful beachside bungalow.

Para, Brazil

In the state of Para in the north of Brazil, there is a fun tradition that takes place every 31st of December. As midnight chimes, people run into the sea from what is known as the most beautiful freshwater beach in the world and make seven wishes by jumping over seven waves. Those wishes should come true at some point within the next 12 months, and then they can do it again with a different set of seven wishes.

Washington DC

Although when it comes to the USA, it might be New York and Times Square that string to many people’s minds first, but there are many other places which celebrate New Year’s Eve with just as much excitement and vigor! One of those places is the nation’s capital, Washington DC. Check out this Washington DC NYE Guide to find out exactly what is happening and how you can join in.

Madrid, Spain

Many people suggest that Spain is the best place in the world to celebrate New Year’s Eve. That’s because there is somewhere in most Spanish cities and towns where everyone comes together to see in the new year. What’s truly special is the tradition of eating 12 grapes. Everyone needs to eat one grape for each chime of the clock at midnight. If you eat them all in time, you will have a lucky year ahead. In Madrid, a carnival begins at midnight so why not join in with the fun?

Angkor Wat, Cambodia

There is a beautiful temple in Angkor Wat in Cambodia which is the largest in the world. Thousands of people gather around a lake in its grounds on New Year’s Eve to watch the new year being born. In Cambodia, it’s not midnight that marks the changes but the sunrise instead. Standing around this lake with so many other people, watching the most stunning of sunrises, is a magnificent way to see in the new year.

Auckland, New Zealand

In Auckland, there is a massive sense of celebration as the new year comes around, and this is when many of the new wines that have been made over the last 12 months are sampled for the first time. It’s a lovely place to be, and the fireworks display is truly something to behold.

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October 26, 2018

Plastic Surgery Everything You Wanted To Know But Didn’t Know How To Ask

Plastic Surgery Everything You Wanted To Know But Didn’t Know How To Ask

With plastic surgery so mainstream the question today isn’t “did she or didn’t she?” but “what did she have done?” Botox, filler, liposuction, facelift, breast implants, are not just limited to celebrities as they once were. There isn’t a body or facial concern that can’t be addressed through some sort of procedure. With more and more plastic surgeons striving to educate people on cost, safety, recovery process, and long-term care; Dr. Stanley Poulos, San Francisco Bay area Board Certified Plastic Surgeon answers some of the most common and pressing cosmetic surgery questions today.

 

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Q: Will liposuctioned fat return?

A: Dr. Poulos explains that, “If the patient gains a small amount of weight after their procedure, say 5 pounds, fat cells throughout the body will get a little bigger. While this slight weight gain can diminish results, the overall improved body shape provided by a liposuction procedure will still be visible as treated body areas have fewer fat cells (and thus experience a lower enlargement rate) compared to surrounding areas.”

Finally, in cases of considerable weight gain (i.e. 10% of their body weight); new fat cells can develop in all areas of the body, including treated areas. However, since new fat cell creation typically occurs in an even manner throughout the body, fat often accumulates less in treated areas compared to untreated areas. Many liposuction patients who gain considerable post-procedure weight tend to still look better than if they did not undergo liposuction.

Q: Will you lose sensation in your breasts or nipples if you get implants?

 A: Dr. Poulos says that, “There’s a chance, although it’s very unusual to lose feeling in your entire breast. About 5 percent of patients experience numbness in their nipples. This may occur if their nerves are cut or stretched during surgery.”

 Q: How close do I need to be to my “ideal weight” in order to have the optimal result from liposuction?

A: Dr. Poulos stresses that, “The key thing to know about liposuction is that it is not intended to be a weight loss tool or method. It is simply to address the parts of the body that are not responding to diet and exercise. That said, the industry standard for liposuction is a candidate who is within at least 30% of their ideal weight and are of average body weight. Other things to consider for an optimal result are skin elasticity and muscle tone.”

Q: How long does a Botox treatment last?

A: According to Dr. Poulos, “One treatment may last 3-4 months, but may not result in a significant improvement of the wrinkles for the long term. One or two years of consistent Botox in the same area will result in long term reversal of some wrinkles and optimize the improvements you may be looking for.”

Dr. Poulos adds, “It is recommended to repeat Botox injections every 4 months for maintenance. As you continue to use Botox, deeper wrinkles will continue to soften as dermal remodeling takes place.”

 Q: If a partner squeezes your implants too hard during sex, can they burst or alter shape?

A: Dr. Poulos reassures that, “It’s impossible. He’d have to use superhuman force to rupture them. And they won’t change shape.”

Q: Are there any non-invasive procedures that can sculpt my body, so I don’t have to get liposuction?

 A: Yes! The most well-known non-invasive option is Coolsculpting. With this procedure fat cells are frozen in a way that does not damage other tissues and spot areas of excess fat can be sculpted. Still ,as with lipo one must have reasonable skin elasticity to achieve good results.  Another non -invasive option is the V-shape Accent Prime . This device combines radiofrequency (RF) for skin tightening and ultrasound for fat reduction in one treatment and can achieve significant improvement over time. Be sure to also check out Emsculpt NEO NYC as a great alternative.

Q: How long do the results of a facelift last?

Dr. Poulos says that, “One thing is for certain and that is that the aging process goes on regardless of the technique. Eventually if one wishes to maintain the improvement, touch up procedures will be necessary. An average time might be 7-10 years. Those that address the deeper muscle layers do last longer, but there is more difference (in longevity) between individuals than techniques, and the same is true of time for recovery.”

 Q: I lost over 50 pounds and now have excessive loose skin on my stomach, arms and inner thighs. What’s my best option and what’s involved?

A body lift is the most common option when addressing excessive skin after significant weight loss. It’s important to research this procedure and go about it in a way that makes sense given your overall health. Body lift offers a permanent result provided weight is kept the same. The thing to consider with a body lift is a high Body Mass Index and potential for abnormal scarring and fluid buildup. Be sure the surgeon shares all risks and benefits.

 Q: Should I get saline or silicone breast implants?

There are two basic types of breast implants: saline and silicone gel.

 Dr. Poulos says that, “Most women feel that silicone implants feel more like natural breasts which is due to the viscosity of the filler material. Previous concerns about the association of auto immune disease with silicone have been largely disproven and the vast majority of plastic surgeons feel that silicone is a perfectly safe alternative.”

 About Dr. Stanley Poulos

Dr. Poulos is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon and Co-Founder with Yngvar Hvistendahl, M.D of Plastic Surgery Specialists recognized as one of the premier aesthetic surgery clinics in Northern California.

Dr. Poulos helped pioneer the quick lift facial rejuvenation surgery in California and has extensive experience in body contour procedures. With over 30-years’ experience in aesthetic procedures, Dr. Poulos has been on the forefront of innovative procedures such as the quick-lift facial rejuvenation, mommy makeover, and vaser lipo-contouring. Dr. Poulos combines his consistent knowledge of new treatment options with his mastery of facial and body symmetry.

His recent focus has been on the gastric balloon, a groundbreaking, non-surgical, medically assisted, outpatient procedure offering weight loss to those seeking to lose between 30 and 75 pounds who may be ineligible for the more invasive gastric bypass surgery. This exciting new procedure allows patients to achieve optimal health and, when combined with exercise and proper nutrition, the results have been exceptional.

A graduate of the University of Texas Medical School, Dr. Poulos completed his internship and residency at UC San Francisco. He completed surgery and plastic surgery training in San Francisco prior to entering private practice in Marin County where he co-founded PSS (www.psspecialists.com)

 

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October 25, 2018

A modern trick to a classic skin problem – the laser hair removal

Are you sick and tired of having to shave your body every day and yearn for a permanent solution so you can get virtually hair free for life? Then, there is no better hair removal method than employing laser hair removal.

Did you know that laser hair removal has existed for a hundred years? However, it is recently has been inefficient on lighter and dark skin hair colors. All of that has transformed with the Soprano Ice Laser Hair Removal that offers a true innovation in the laser hair removal technology. It presents virtually painless, significantly quicker and more efficient hair removal solutions.

What Makes Soprano Ice Laser Hair Removal Different?

Compared to other laser hair removal treatments available in the market today, Soprano Ice gives multiple wavelength platforms, all of which work most effectively on particular hair and skin types for the ultimate customization during management. Better yet, the Soprano Ice Laser is FDA-cleared for every skin types. That only denotes that it can effectively and safely treat skin from dark and light and everywhere in between.

State-of-the-Art Technology

Furthermore, the Soprano Ice Laser Hair Removal system employs a diode laser based on the Alexandrite wavelength. That denotes that the melanin in every hair can more effectively absorb the energy and cause damage to the hair follicle to prevent hair growth. As described by the ICE in its name, the laser hair removal provides an advanced cooling technology which keeps every treatment comfortable. It also lessens the risk of burns to your skin while still keeping the most efficient level of heat in the dermis where your hair follicles are managed.

Lighting Quick

Your days are already hectic, so you want a laser hair removal treatment which will keep your pace along with your schedule. Luckily, the Soprano Ice Laser Hair Removal does treatment sessions in less time than other laser systems. That’s thanks to its big applicator and effective technology.

To sum up, you do not need to seek far to find a Laser Hair Removal London that offers Soprano Ice Laser. Medspa Beauty Clinic in London proudly employs the Soprano Ice technology to provide the very best outcomes to every patient who are seeking for a smooth, flawless and hairlines skin. Get in touch with them today as they have amazing laser hair removal reviews to begin your laser hair removal process and take advantage of your beautiful skin just in time for summer.

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