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Tip of the Week – Festive, Holiday Looks

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Feeling festive? Here’s my Tip of the Week for making your hair look super chic’ during the holidays?

-Add braid or a twist to hair that is left down can be a quick and beautiful accessory.

-Slight waves or loose curls are perfect for almost any occassion.

– Accessorize your look with a top knot or bun

– Add a dressy headband when heading out from the office to spruce up for a holiday pary.

-Wear some of your hair up and leave some of your hair down, then braid or twist a select section to add some interest.

-The season is underway…enjoy it!

Gina’s Tip of the Week

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Face shapes are so important when selecting hairstyles. Here’s my Tip of the Week for identifying your face shape.

Begin by taking measurements: Forehead width and height, cheekbone to cheekbone, jawline at the widest point, and length of face

Round Face: Cheekbones and face length have a similar measurement which are larger than jawline. All edges of face are soft in appearance.

Square Face: Measurements are fairly equal however the jaw angle is pronounced.

Oblong Face: The length of the face is long however, the forehead, cheekbones, and jawline have similar measurements.

Diamond Face: The face length is the largest measurement, and the chin can be pointed or more pronounced.  The next largest measurements in order are the cheekbones, forehead, and jawline.

Triangular Face: This face is known for a pronounce jawline combined with smaller cheekbones and shorter forehead.

Oval Face: The width of the cheekbones is less than the length of the face. This is combined with a forehead that is larger than the jawline. The angles of the face are softer and not as pronounced as some of the other shapes.

Gina’s Tip of the Week – How to identify if a product is wrong for your hair type

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There are so many hair products on the market nowadays that it’s often hard to know what to select.  Here’s some tips on how to identify if a product is wrong for your hair type:

  • Your scalp becomes overly-dry and perhaps even itchy or flakey
  • Your hair color appears dull and may fade
  • Your hair is more oily than normal
  • Your curls are frizzy and not well defined
  • You hair feels heavy and flat

Gina’s Tip of the Week – taking care of your summer sun bleached locks:

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  • Avoid dead ends by getting regular trims every 6-8 weeks.
  • Avoid using styling tools on high heat.
  • Opt for washing your hair every other day rather than daily.
  • Use deep conditioning treatments weekly.
  • Try sleeping on a silk pillowcase rather than the coarser cotton case that can pull the hair.

Tip of the Week – How to Treat a Sunburned Scalp

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The summer can be a lot of fun but it also comes with the opportunity for sunburn. And, not just your skin, but your scalp can be a victim as well. Here’s my tips for treating a sunburned scalp:

  • Shower in cool — or at most tepid — water.
  • Skip using too many hair products as some may irritate a burnt scalp.
  • Allow hair to dry naturally or blow dry on the cool setting
  • Sooth the pain with cold compresses.
  • Hydrate the hair with a good deep conditioning treatment.
  • Stay hydrated.

Gina’s Tip of the Week – How to keep your hair healthy during the the summer months

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We are half way through summer and you may be noticing your hair starting to be a bit dryer or changing color from sun exposure. Here’s some tips on how take extra care so your locks still look great in the Fall.

  • Increase your deep conditioning treatments to weekly rather than bi-weekly
  • Get a trim to freshen up ends
  • Use a hat and avoid excessive heat when possible
  • Opt for air drying when you can
  • Spend 5-10 minutes a day massaging your scalp to get good blood flow (A healthy scalp equals healthy hair!)
  • Invest in a good wetline (I recommend Pure BioGen Complex – it’s like a multi-vitamin for the hair!)