Over the last five decades, Kérastase has set a standard in the professional haircare industry as they continue to prove themselves a pioneer with technological advances, a commitment to developing the highest-performing haircare solutions and the promise of hair transformation to women everywhere.

To celebrate 50 Years of Excellence, the brand is offering consumers a 19.64% discount at http://www.kerastase-usa.com to commemorate their year of creation – 1964.

Here are the details:
•Start Date: Monday, 6/16 at 6am EST
•End Date: Friday, 6/20 at 3am EST
•Promo Code: K1964
• Offer: 19.64% off and free shipping with any order

Be sure to visit: http://www.kerastase-usa.com
Take advantage of this Kérastase 50th Birthday offer!!

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(Quoted and paraphrased information in this PR-article was obtained from a provided PR-Fact sheet.)

The season finale is just days away, but that doesn’t mean we won’t be dreaming of the gorgeously intricate hairstyles that have adorned season 4 of Game of Thrones all summer long.

Butterfly Studio Salon stylist Jason Dougherty presents his expert step-by-step guide on how to create one of Daenerys’ fabulous braided looks, so you can get the elaborate, ethereal hairstyle right at home!

JASON’S STEP BY STEP HOME INSTRUCTIONS FOR THESE STUNNING BRAIDED STYLES:
• Split hair down the middle and part out a section around the temple of the head to be used for this top braid.
• Place a light gel or serum like Shu Uemura’s Touch of Gloss on the crown for shine.
• Then create an inverted braid along the head on both sides and connect in the back.
• Prep the remaining hair with Oribe’s Dry Texture Spray.
• Start a Waterfall Braid along the head on both sides and connect with the first braid.
• Finally, use a curling wand to curl the hair.
• Use your hands and a comb to backcomb the hair for this textured messy look. Place an ornate necklace as a headpiece for an added touch.

CREATE THESE LOVELY LOOKS, and be the envy of any occasion!

Much gratitude to Butterfly Studio Salon’s Jason Dougherty for sharing the steps to creating these breathtaking Daenery’s braided styles! Our readers will be forever grateful!!

(Quoted and Paraphrased information in this PR-Article was obtained from a provided Fact-Sheet and images. Thanks to Butterfly Studio Salon, and Stylist Jason Dougherty.)

By now, i’m sure most of us have gotten in on the coconut craze whether it be in the form of water, oil, butter, etc…coconut oil has been used in countries like India for hundreds of years for shiny, strong, and healthy hair.  As someone who loves holistic home remedies, i swear by coconut oil for beauty. it can be used for both skin and hair. I prefer the organic type which can be purchased at Trader Joes for 5.50 and will last you a long time.

I put coconut oil under my eyes and lips.  I will also apply it generously to my face and let it soak in after a shower.  If you want to give your hair a treat, heat some coconut oil in the microwave and slather into your hair. Then wrap it up in a plastic cap or towel for 30 minutes and rinse.

coconut oil can also be used for dry skin. Apply at night before bed for a special treat.  It is simple, effective, and inexpensive and it smells yummy. Try coconut for an inexpensive and luxurious beauty treat. remember for best results, apply regularly. 

A very special event took place on March 2, 2014, in New York! The objective of this occasion was to increase the awareness and raise funds for programs, services, and on-going research for Multiple Sclerosis. 1500 participants gathered to climb the “66 floors” to the TOP OF THE ROCK OBSERVATION DECK® at ROCKEFELLER CENTER®.

The two extraordinary women I referenced in the title of this article were also involved in the event:
•Janice Dean -On camera personality, and FOX News Channel Meteorologist took center stage as the emcee.
&
•Wendy Booker- World Explorer, lead “stretching exercises” before the trek to the “top of the rock”, for the people who would be doing the “66 floor climb”.

I had the opportunity to interview Janice Dean who has MS, and it’s with much gratitude that I share this candid interview with Janice as she speaks about her diagnosis, career, family and children’s book, Freddy The Frogcaster!

Following Janice’s interview, we’ll look into the backstory of World Explorer- Wendy Booker and some of the amazing accomplishments she has achieved while dealing with MS.

MY INTERVIEW WITH JANICE DEAN:

Janice Dean- On-camera personality, FOX News Channel Meteorologist, and author.

VICKI : Janice, I was so delighted when given the opportunity to interview you. I’m quite a fan, and watch you a lot on Fox! I was very surprised when I learned about your diagnosis of MS. What were you physically experiencing that got you to a doctor, and how was your MS diagnosed?

JANICE: “I had my first MS episode in 2005 (the formal diagnosis would come later). I remember it well because as a meteorologist working for Fox, we had just come off the most active hurricane season in history. It was the year of Hurricanes Dennis, Emily, Katrina, Rita and Wilma. We had so many storms that year the National Hurricane Center went to the Greek alphabet because we had run out of names.

Since that, I’ve had only a couple of flare-ups and my MRIs have been clean, so for whatever reason, the disease has been slow to progress which I’m so thankful for.”

VICKI: That had to be quite disconcerting, but it sounds like everything is going in the right direction now. What are some of the lifestyle changes that you needed to confront and adapt to, with MS?

JANICE: “I’ve always been someone who needs my rest. If I get less than 7 hours a night, I cannot function, so I have to be in bed by 9pm. It’s been hard with two children, both 5 and 3, but I have a very understanding husband who lets me rest and nap when I need to. I also watch what I eat, and drink mostly water. I don’t drink a lot of alcohol, and I take vitamin D on a regular basis. Some recent studies are showing that supplementing vitamin D might lessen the frequency and severity of MS symptoms.

I also find I am not as stressed out as I used to be before my diagnosis. I think it’s because I realize what’s more important (my family, my health) than some of the other things I used to get anxious about (career goals and aspirations). I also have to be careful not to spend a lot of time outside in the summer months. The heat hits me hard, and makes me feel tired and lethargic within a matter of minutes if it’s very warm out. I can’t be in a hot tub or sauna either. I call the hot weather my “kryptonite” It totally takes everything out of me.”

VICKI: It’s good to hear that your stress level has gone down, and you’re able to”tune in” to your body signals. Being in the media and an on-camera personality on FOX, how do you balance your busy schedule with MS?

JANICE: “I’m fortunate that I have a very supportive husband who is really an incredible source of strength for me. He’s a New York City Firefighter, so his flexible schedule allows him to help out with my two young sons- be it driving them back and forth to school or taking care of them on the weekends (I work on Saturdays and Sundays). We also have a wonderful nanny to help care for our two boys when we’re both working, and she’s become an important part of our family. I realize I am very fortunate to have all of this help, because a lot of people who suffer from chronic illness don’t have as many options as we do.

I’ve also learned the importance of asking for help; I used to be the kind of person who wanted to do everything myself.”

VICKI: First, congratulations on your March 2nd participation in the “Climb to the top of the Rock” benefiting MS awareness. Would you share a bit about your experience doing the climb, and if there are any future endeavors you may have planned, or are participating in to continue educating the public about MS?

JANICE:
“Well, I have to first of all admit, that I didn’t actually climb to the top! I was asked to emcee the event, so I didn’t think I had time to do it. Plus, the fact that it was 66 flights of stairs had me a little scared to attempt it without proper training. I was so touched by the amount of people that came out to climb. We had many firefighters (my husband excluded- he was at home with the kids, although he offered to climb!) who did all 66 flights of stairs in their uniforms – complete with equipment that can weigh over 50 pounds!

I do hope that by making my MS diagnosis public I can make others feel like they aren’t alone, and take away some of the stigma that is attached to those of us that live with a chronic illness. A special thank you to Biogen Idec and NMSS (National MS Society) these two groups make so many great tools available if someone gets a diagnoses of having MS.”

VICKI: Oh Janice, I should have realized that with you being the emcee of the “Climb to the Top of the Rock” event, time wise , it would almost have been impossible for you to actually do the climb, as well…. Sorry about that :-D. It sounds like it was a great day, though , especially with so many people participating in “the climb”. What fun it must have been for you to emcee the event!

It’s tremendous that you shared your MS diagnosis publicly. I believe it’s very encouraging to others with MS to see a television personality, as yourself, active, doing well, and moving forward each day with your family life and career. I know it must gives others with MS much comfort and reassurance.

Now, before our interview is over, I’d love to have you tell us all about your children’s book and when you had the time to write this book?

JANICE: “Thank you so much for asking! I am so proud of this Children’s Book. It’s called Freddy the Frogcaster, and it introduces kids to weather concepts. Over the years colleagues and friends have come up to me and asked my recommendations for books about weather to give to their kids for Christmas and Birthdays. I did my homework, and found out there really isn’t a lot out there for children that have a fun story line along with information about the atmosphere and the weather that affects our daily lives. Freddy didn’t come out of nowhere, though. I’ve had an idea of a children’s book with a weather theme for years. Many of the characters and the story line came to me while I rocked my youngest boy Theodore to sleep at night.

And, since Freddy was so successful, I’ve already written 2 sequels that will be published this fall and next year (2015). The next book is called Freddy the Frogcaster and the Big Blizzard. The story line has Freddy forecasting a big winter storm coming through his lily pad. And then the following book will focus on a hurricane. I think Freddy can be a great teaching tool along with parents and teachers to explain why this type of weather happens, what to do and how to be prepared.”

Freddy the Frogcaster
by Janice Dean

VICKI: Many thanks to you, Janice for taking time from your busy schedule for this interview. It certainly has been a real joy ! Freddy the Frogcaster, and his upcoming sequels sound like a wonderful series of books that are not only fun to read, but educational, as well. I encourage ALL of the readers to visit the link above to find out more about Freddy the Frogcaster, and be able to purchase the book. Wishing you wellness, all of the best, ongoing success, and I look forward to all of your great weather reports on the Fox New Channel.

Wendy Booker is another extraordinary woman who’s adventuresome perseverance is captivating!

Wendy Booker – World Explorer

Wendy Booker –
“Seizing each moment”

Wendy Booker- 1st person with MS to top 6 of the 7 Summits!

Wendy was diagnosed with “relapsing-remitting” MS in 1998. Her first diagnosis was overwhelming, but she was able to do a turnaround and what had been her “hobby” of “casual running” turned into an ongoing quest that rewarded her with ten completed marathons, and her most recent accomplishment…the New York Marathon !

This non-stop adventurer’s next escapade was mountain climbing, and in 2004 at 48 years old, claimed the honor of being the first person with MS to stand on top of the highest peak in North America…Denali!

Forging forward, Wendy became the first person with MS to reach the top of six of the Summits, and after two valiant efforts attempting to reach the top of Mt. Everest in 2009 and 2010, her MS presented a challenge. Wendy accepted her accomplishment and found fulfillment in climbing 6 1/2 of the Seven Summits.

Wendy’s current aspiration is The Polar Trilogy ~ the North Pole, South Pole, and across Greenland! Wendy’s mission, “is to always educate, motivate and encourage anyone facing a challenge in life to push through and climb on – the view from the top of the world is breathtaking.” She certainly leads as a great example, and in 2011 became the first person with MS to reach the North Pole along with her team of valiant sled dogs, and in 2012 she accomplished her expedition to the South Pole!