Are you sick of messy hair and struggle with managing your hair to get a decent finish? Keratin treatment is suggested by friends and hairdressers when hair starts to get unruly. This procedure is valuable to restore the harm and give you silky, smooth, and glossy strands that had been wrecked and damaged. But this is a method that creates doubts in the minds of people about the damage that it can result and it is new to a lot of people so whoever is thinking of receiving this treatment must know these things:
What is this?
It is a kind of protein solution that forms the layout of our skin, nails, and body. With keratin therapy, it is utilized to improve and enrich your hair. Keratin is consumed in different styling items.
This hair solution is a temporary option to get rid of frizz and damage as it straightens your hair and makes them smooth and shiny. A solution named, formaldehyde derivative or glyoxylic acid is used to repair your hair.
This solution is put into your hair and sealed inside the structure of your hair through blow drying and flat ironing that lasts up to six months.
After receiving this therapy, you can get sleek hair and you don’t need to waste your time in everyday heat styling.
Procedure
You might be thinking about how it works. You have to discuss with your hairstylist prior to receiving any procedure that will suggest the adequate type according to the nature of hair. You can look for the best keratin treatment service online too.
First, there comes a washing step to properly clean your hair so the proteins penetrate better. Then, your stylist lightly blows dry, puts in the solution in hair, and leaves it on your hair for a minimum of 20 minutes. After that, your stylist blow-dry and straightens your hair to seal in the whole protein in the hair follicles.
After 3 days, you must go back to the salon to get the first rinse. Then, your hair is ironed and washed. Professionals use sulfate-free hair care items on treated hair.
Is it different from smoothening and rebonding?
Yes, it is. As it is a protein solution, it does not change the structure of the hair chemically and it gives a more natural look than smoothening or rebonding.
How to take care?
It is not advisable to cleanse hair for three days preceding this procedure and you must keep your neck upright so the hair doesn’t get wavy. You need to adopt sulfate-free hair- care afterward so your treatment’s outcomes could be extended.
Can it be done at home?
Yes, it can be done at home but you have to be cautious when choosing the products. Because improper products can further damage your hair and do not give expected outcomes. It is favorable to consult an experienced person to understand your hair’s nature and which type of method is needed for you.
Is your closet full of items you haven’t worn in years? Do forgotten t-shirts sit at the bottom of drawers or in a never-ending laundry pile? Everyone has those items of clothing that they hold on to, vowing that one day they will fit into them again, but even though you might be determined to do so, sometimes you just have to accept that you need to make more room in your closet for things you can and do wear instead.
If you’re looking to clear out your closet, here are a few things you can do with your old clothes.
The first thing that should come to mind is giving your old clothes to Goodwill or another local charity organization. Only offer clothes that are in good condition and clean them before you donate out of courtesy. This is a great way to offload your stuff, but you’re also giving back and making sure others can get some good use out of the things you no longer want.
If you could do with making extra money, selling some of your old clothes online is another way to get rid of them. There are plenty of ways to do this, even if you don’t have a seller’s account registered anywhere. You can even sell your stuff on Facebook for easy money. This is worth doing if you have expensive clothing that you have only worn a handful of times, especially if they’re by well-known designers.
If some of your old clothes are too sentimental to donate or sell, making memory blankets out of them is a great idea. Although you might not be able to wear those clothes anymore, you can still keep them at home but they will just serve a new purpose. T-shirts are usually the best kind of clothing to do this with, and you can cozy down under your new blanket as you watch your favorite movie or TV show on the couch.
For old clothes that you don’t hold any attachment to, are already tattered or you no longer like the look of, use them as rags for your household cleaning tasks. It’ll save you money on buying clothes at the store, and they can be used for dusting, polishing silver and furniture, cleaning your car, and other mechanical jobs. Just cut them up into strips or squares and store them neatly with the rest of your cleaning products.
Another wonderfully creative way to recycle your old clothes is by using them to create these fun and festive decorations. You can hang the pennant banners up in your home as a full-time décor feature, or save it for birthdays or festive seasons. This project will also help you save money on decorations in the future, and can offer a personal touch that store-bought items can’t.
The next time you’re clearing out your closet, think about these different ways you can get rid of or use old clothes.
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LOS ANGELES, CA – October 19, 2020 – Kelly Ripa posted a photo on her Instagram story using Vistaprint. The Live with Kelly and Ryan host encouraged her followers to vote over a morning cup of coffee with husband, Mark Consuelos, while sipping from a custom Vistaprint x I am a voter. mug. Personalized mugs from Vistaprint start at $10.99 and are available on www.vistaprint.com.
Two high school students launched equality brand “Loonar” in quarantine and have received support from the biggest influencers like Charli D’Amelio, Emma Chamberlain, Addison Rae, Sommer Ray, Lil Huddy, Avani, and even singer Post Malone!
Loonar Founders
Fifteen year old Jack Schwartz and fourteen year old Mateo Santamaria, two high school students, recently launched a knitwear brand called Loonar during quarantine. The brand represents equality for all and features fabrics made from recycled water bottles and post industrial cotton. The Los Angeles made collection launched in July and was developed over Zoom while each founder was being home schooled during quarantine from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Currently, Jack Schwartz Co-Founder of Loonar, is networking (mask on!) and receiving support from some of the biggest influencers in the world that are wearing his masks, taking photos, and posting on their social channels reaching millions of people.
Influencers include Grammy winner Post Malone (22 million in Instagram), Tik Tok star Charli D’Amelio (29 million on Instagram, 80 million on Tik Tok), Addison Rae (28 million on Instagram 56 million on TikTok), Sommer Ray (25 million on Instagram ), Nessa Barrett (3.6 million on Instagram and 11.2 million on Tik Tok), Emma Chamberlain (10,5 million on Instagram), Bryce Hall (6.4 million on Instagram and 13.8 million on Tik Tok), Josh Richards (7.1 million on Instagram and 21.8 million on Tik Tok), Griffin Johnson (3.6 million on Instagram), Tessa Brooks ( 9.2 million on Instagram), Lil Huddy aka Chase Hudson from Hype House (9.3 million on Instagram 24.8 million on Tik Tok), Avani (12 million on Instagram 26.6 million on Tik Tok), Faze Banks (2.8 million on Instagram and 5 million on YouTube), Faze Adapt (2.4 million on Instagram), Kyle from the Nelk Boys (1.7 million on Instagram and 5 million on YouTube) and many others!
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Loonar represents “equality for all” from the light side to the dark side of the moon. They debuted with shirts, hoodies, and masks and have already sold out of most styles. The collection launched online at www.loonarclothing.com, and already has a strong media footprint with over 38k followers on Instagram and over 3 million likes on TikTok and over 16.4 million views!
“It was important to us to create a brand that represents equality, has dope styles, and also is socially conscious. By using recycled components verses new fibers, we hope to minimize our ecological footprint. We had to turn being quarantined at home into something positive.” Says Co-founder Jack Schwartz
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October 15, 2020 – October is Global Diversity Awareness Month, a month to celebrate and increase awareness about the diversity of cultures with ethnicities. According to forbes.com, Although over 50% of women-owned businesses are women of color, they only brought in 422 billion dollars in revenue vs white women-owned businesses who brought in 1.4 trillion dollars in revenue.
Anyone who suffers from dark spots, extra pigment or melasma knows that summer is a scary time for the skin. Skin is constantly facing more sun exposure as we go out to enjoy the warmth. As the seasons change and we go into autumn, there is a natural tendency for many people to get more relaxed about their skincare.
There’s a lot going on during the fall. From back-to-school to pre-holiday planning, it’s easy to skip steps in your skincare routine. Unfortunately, pigment never takes a break. While there are more pigment triggers around during the summer, the cells that make pigment, melanocytes, continue to make extra pigment no matter what the season.
Here are a few tips for anyone with dark spots, hyperpigmentation and an uneven complexion during the autumn.
Welcome to dermatology’s favorite season!!
This is the time when our skin tends to be more calm and have less inflammation compared to the summer heat. This means our skin can handle more aggressive skincare routines.
This is the perfect time to start a stronger beauty routine or start ingredients you’ve been waiting to use, like retinol, bakuchiol, fruit acids or glycolic acid.
In my practice, we often map out a lighter skincare plan for my patients during the summer. We may only recommend Bodhi Brightening Cleanser (light lemon, vitamin C, glycolic acid cleanser), Rapid Brightening Serum (vitamin C, rose water, hyaluronic acid and arbutin hydrating serum) and Dark Spot Eraser Brightening Mask (made of fruit acids and natural extracts) during the summer. This way my patient’s skin gets 3 powerhouse products to reduce spots, in formulas that feel lighter during the summer.
Then we may step up to the entire Dark Spot Treatment System during the fall. This way we can incorporate a moisturizing face serum (Age Rewind Face Serum) and hydrating night retinol cream (Brightening Retinol Night Cream) during the colder months. It’s also a great time to add ingredients glycolic acid, gotu kola and other heavier botanicals like lily, cipadessa and vetiver.
It’s easy to skip steps of your skincare during this time. The fall can be very hectic with back-to-school and holiday planning. It also can be a slower season of rest after the summer heat and travel.
There can definitely be a tendency to skip a step of your skincare here and there. I tell my patients a few “skips” may be okay in the long run, but these small “skips” can easily get more frequent.
Be disciplined and continue your skincare routine. The melanocyte cells in our skin are constantly making pigment. They don’t take a break. So it’s important to use your products consistently every day. Taking days off from your skincare can easily reverse the progress your skin is making.
It’s also important to remember pigment production is a very complex process. In each product line, the products are generally designed to target pigment in a different way. For example, the steps our Dark Spot Treatment System each work in a unique way to reduce hyperpigmentation. If you start skipping on a product, you’re missing out on a key piece of your treatment.
You’ve heard this time and time again. Wear your sunscreen!
The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays are around us year-round. While the UV rays are stronger during the summer and spring, our skin is still exposed to UV radiation during the fall and winter. That’s why it’s important to continue constant sunscreen use.
UV rays can also penetrate window glass. So even if you’re spending more time indoors during the cold weather, UVA rays, which cause aging and skin cancer, come through the glass in your home, office and car.
That’s why it’s important to wear sunscreen every day, with frequent re-application. I personally find wearing sunscreen easier in the fall and winter because most sunscreen formulas continue to be thick. This heavier feel isn’t as annoying during the colder months and can even add a good layer of moisture.
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If there’s one thing we all want, it’s younger-looking skin. There is a wealth of products out there to help us achieve this, but one area that often gets neglected is our diet. While we can’t expect to find a magic food that instantly transforms our appearance, the choices we make about what we put into our body can definitely make a difference. A diet full of foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals goes a long way towards having healthy, youthful skin. Here’s a quick overview of some of the best anti-aging foods out there.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, many of the best foods for keeping your skin young and healthy are fruits and vegetables. For example, avocados are high in vitamin E and lutein, which help to make your skin more resilient and reduce damage from UV rays. Oranges meanwhile are packed with vitamin C, which helps to produce collagen. This protein is essential for supple skin.
Another great boost for collagen production is pomegranate seeds, thanks to their high levels of antioxidants and ellagic acid. Berries are also extremely powerful superfoods, and you should be aiming to include plenty of them in your diet for younger-looking skin. For instance, blueberries are full of antioxidants and vitamins A and C, reducing the body’s inflammatory response and helping to preserve collagen.
Other foods to add to your diet include salmon, which is rich in omega-3 fatty acids that help prevent dry skin. Complex carbohydrates are also good because they don’t spike your blood sugar, which can aggravate acne. Oats in particular are a good choice because they contain a natural chemical that can soothe irritated skin and prevent damage to skin cells.
The best news? Dark chocolate is full of antioxidants called flavanols, which help to protect the skin from sun damage. So you can get your cocoa hit guilt-free!
There are a few lifestyle habits and food choices you’re going to want to avoid in order to keep your skin looking its best. One of the most obvious of these is smoking, and another is excessive exposure to damaging UV rays from the sun. In terms of foods, the main culprits are fried and salty foods like fries, those with a high glycemic index such as white bread, dairy, white sugar, soda and alcohol, and processed meats.
In addition to diet, anti-aging skincare and technology like microcurrent devices can be a real help when it comes to keeping your skin youthful and healthy. The earlier you start using it, the better! One of the most important products you should be using is actually sunscreen. Not only does it help prevent aging, it also decreases your risk of skin cancer.
Other than that, there are plenty of moisturizers, eye creams, serums and treatments to choose from. Key ingredients to look out for in these are hyaluronic acid for hydrating the skin, retinol for clearing your pores, and vitamin C for collagen. Finally, make sure to exercise regularly and get plenty of sleep!