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7 Tips To Rid Your Hair of Split Ends

May 18, 2020 by Mia Torti Leave a Comment

Split ends can be such a drag. Here are our 7 tips to preventing and getting rid of your split ends for healthier, beautiful tresses!

Regular Trims

Get a trim every 4-6 weeks to minimize split ends.

When small white bulbs appear on the tips of your hair strands, the cuticle has been damaged.

That means it is time to take action and trim them off before they turn into split ends

Vitamin Packed Wet Line

Use a good daily wet line consisting of biotin, collagen and B Vitamins that will strengthen the hair reducing breakage.

We recommend the By Gina Pure BioGen Complex. Click here to shop!

Serum & Oils

If you can’t get a trim right away, use a serum or shine product to reduce the look of split ends.

Silk Pillowcases

Normal pillowcases are rough on the hair when you sleep as the fabric can create friction. This results in damaging your tresses and creating split ends. Say bye bye to your typical pillowcase and treat yourself to a silk one. Visit here to shop Celebrity’s favorite pillowcase line.

Microfiber Towel

Microfiber towels are superior to Terry when used around your household, the same is true for your hair. These specific towels are very gentle on the hair and have a better drying technology. Visit here to shop Gina’s top pick.

Avoid Hot Showers

Extremely hot water doesn’t allow the hair cuticles to work against the buildup that causes split ends. Turn that temperature down to let your hair do its job.

Infrared Technology

Infrared tools utilize steam rather than applying direct heat to the hair. Gina’s advanced technology will reduce the damage and provide natural shine and locks in moisture. Visit here to shop all of By Gina’s infrared tools.

Gina Rivera

Gina Rivera

Beauty Icon and Expert

Gina Rivera skyrocketed to success when the company she founded in 2007, Phenix Salon Suites, became the fastest-growing salon suite company in the beauty industry. With more than 300 locations nationally and international expansion occurring in the UK, Entrepreneur Magazine named Phenix Salon Suites a Top 500 Franchise list seven years running.

    Filed Under: Lifestyle, Hair Care Tagged With: beauty, hair, haircare, haircut, healthyhair, infrared, microfiber, splitends, technology, towel, trims, vitamins

    Wellness Wednesday: 4 Tips to a More Positive Life

    May 13, 2020 by Mia Torti Leave a Comment

    Today’s Wellness Wednesday is all about positivity! Are you someone that is always seeing the glass half empty rather than half full? During challenging times, it is so tough to change our outlook. If we can master ways to see that glass half full, then we are well on our way to living a better and more positive life. Whether you are looking for ways to change your outlook or just simply keep yourself on a positive mindset track, our 4 tips and resources will help you get where you want to go. 

    #1 It’s all about outlook.

    The way that we look at the world is a direct result of how we feel. If we are constantly feeling down and negative, we will attract the same into our lives. Challenge yourself to break down those barriers of negativity and start to look at things differently. Use the glass half empty or half full example and apply that to your everyday life! 

    #2 Stay grateful and humble.

    When we move from a state of gratefulness, it is scientifically proven that we are happier. If you don’t want to believe us, believe Harvard Medical School. 

    In positive psychology research, gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships.

    Harvard Health Publishing

    #3 Be kind to your progress.

    Comparison is the thief of joy.

    Theodore Roosevelt 

    We constantly are comparing ourselves to others. “Keeping up with the Joneses” is more real than ever in the age of social media. If we consistently are basing our happiness on where we fall in comparison to others, we will never feel truly whole and happy. Choose kindness today. 

    #4 Alter that 9%

    You have 75,000 THOUGHTS every day and 91% are EXACTLY the SAME as the DAY BEFORE! People wonder why their life doesn’t change???”

    Ed Mylett

    We have the power to alter the other 9% of thoughts in our days to truly change our lives. Watch this 12 minute video and prepare for your mind to be open to so many possibilities! 

    Gina Rivera

    Gina Rivera

    Beauty Icon and Expert

    Gina Rivera skyrocketed to success when the company she founded in 2007, Phenix Salon Suites, became the fastest-growing salon suite company in the beauty industry. With more than 300 locations nationally and international expansion occurring in the UK, Entrepreneur Magazine named Phenix Salon Suites a Top 500 Franchise list seven years running.

      Filed Under: Business, Lifestyle, Wellness Tagged With: change, comparison, fix, glasshalffull, humble, joy, kind, kindness, mindset, outlook, positive, positivemind, positivethinking, positivity, thoughts, wednesday, wellness, wellnesswednesday, work

      3 Tips to Optimizing Your Morning Routine for Success

      May 6, 2020 by Mia Torti Leave a Comment

      It’s another glorious morning. What do you do? If you immediately roll over to your bedside table, grab your phone, and deep dive into emails or Instagram- then you are apart of the 80% of smartphone users who do the same thing, according to a study from IDC Research. This is a problem. We are starting our days filled with the stress and anxiety of bombarding stimuli, tasks, and information.

      If you want to recreate your mornings to optimize success and happiness, then you came to the right place. 

      #1 Tack on New Habits to Old

      It has been said that the easiest and most effective way to create new habits is by piggybacking them onto old ones. If rolling over and grabbing your phone every morning is your old habit, simply replace the item that is sitting on your bedside table. This means plugging your phone in a place that is out of reach. Make it so you have to physically get out of bed to be able to retrieve your phone. 

      So, what should I replace my phone with? 

      -Journal and a Pen 

      -Alarm Clock 

      -Book 

      -Water 

      #2 Decide on Your Personalized New Routine 

      Everyone is different. What “Sally” does and what works for her may be very different from what will work for you. Decide on what would optimally make your morning better. Some ideas: 

      -Meditating/ Prayer 

      -Gratitude Journal 

      -Self Empowering Book 

      -Hydration and Light 

      #3 Make Your Bed

      If you don’t want to listen to us, listen to this Navy Seal Admiral. 

      Morning routines should be sacred. Start by recreating yours to optimize your life. Treat your morning with respect and allow a sense of peace and joy to flow into your life. It’s really that simple! 

      Gina Rivera

      Gina Rivera

      Beauty Icon and Expert

      Gina Rivera skyrocketed to success when the company she founded in 2007, Phenix Salon Suites, became the fastest-growing salon suite company in the beauty industry. With more than 300 locations nationally and international expansion occurring in the UK, Entrepreneur Magazine named Phenix Salon Suites a Top 500 Franchise list seven years running.

        Filed Under: Business, Lifestyle, Wellness Tagged With: bed, habits, journal, makebed, meditate, morning, morningroutine, newhabits, optimize, routine, success, tips, tipsforsuccess

        Let Us Take You Through GINA’S PLATFORM!

        May 1, 2020 by Mia Torti Leave a Comment

        Our creator, Gina Rivera, takes you through all of the amazing features and benefits of GINA’S PLATFORM. The APP!

        Download the app today on the iTunes App Store or Google Play.

        Gina Rivera

        Gina Rivera

        Beauty Icon and Expert

        Gina Rivera skyrocketed to success when the company she founded in 2007, Phenix Salon Suites, became the fastest-growing salon suite company in the beauty industry. With more than 300 locations nationally and international expansion occurring in the UK, Entrepreneur Magazine named Phenix Salon Suites a Top 500 Franchise list seven years running.

          Filed Under: Business, Lifestyle Tagged With: app, appstore, download, googleplay, information, informational, watch, youtube

          Keys to Managing Stress & Anxiety During Quarantine

          April 28, 2020 by Mia Torti Leave a Comment

          COVID-19 has taken over our lives and in return it has given us a new reality. In this new reality, we are learning about ourselves and those around us. We are learning how to operate our existence from our jobs to our free time. We are learning how to cope in any way we can during a crisis emotionally and financially. Every day, our reality changes and shifts.

          We know that the stress and anxiety this induces is overwhelming. While everything is changing around us, we should find the time to connect with our inner selves to help bring relief. Here are a few key ways to manage stress and anxiety.

          Gina Rivera

          Gina Rivera

          Beauty Icon and Expert

          Gina Rivera skyrocketed to success when the company she founded in 2007, Phenix Salon Suites, became the fastest-growing salon suite company in the beauty industry. With more than 300 locations nationally and international expansion occurring in the UK, Entrepreneur Magazine named Phenix Salon Suites a Top 500 Franchise list seven years running.

            Our Keys to Finding Peace in a Crisis

            Let us help you. Follow these anchors.

            JOURNAL

            write it down

            Take the time to write down what you are feeling and how you are conducting your days. When the rain has stopped and the sunshine returns (metaphorically speaking) you will be able to look back on these days and see how you OVERCAME your obstacles. 

              SHOWCASE

              share your skills

              Go out of your comfort zone. If you are a skin care expert, film videos on how others can take care of their skin. If you are a hairstylist, teach virtual classes on the basics- how to do a blow dry on yourself or French braids. You get the picture.

                CREATE

                use your hands

                Spend time creating with your hands. This is a great way to use a different part of your brain and relax. Painting, coloring, sewing, knitting, gardening, tie dying, refurbishing- the list goes on! 

                  ORGANIZE

                  dial in your space

                  It is the best time to de-clutter your life and the spaces you occupy. That means going into that forbidden junk drawer or miscellaneous hall closet and getting to work. Clean out your closet, clean out your drawers, clean out your bathroom! You will feel more dialed in than ever before and a sense of calm will wave over you. 

                    SWEAT

                    stay active

                    Keep your body moving. Exercise releases endorphins- the feel good, natural energy that is priceless! It helps keep your stress levels down and will help you blow off that extra steam you may be carrying. 

                      HOBBY

                      try something new

                      Whether it be simply fitting in time to read that book you have put off or learn how to play that dusty guitar in the garage! Use this time to your advantage to learn something you haven’t had time for in the past. Immersing yourself into learning is an essential way to offset stress and anxiety. 

                        How are you managing your stress and anxiety? We want to know! Please tell us on our Instagram @ginasplatform. 

                        Gina Rivera

                        Gina Rivera

                        Beauty Icon and Expert

                        Gina Rivera skyrocketed to success when the company she founded in 2007, Phenix Salon Suites, became the fastest-growing salon suite company in the beauty industry. With more than 300 locations nationally and international expansion occurring in the UK, Entrepreneur Magazine named Phenix Salon Suites a Top 500 Franchise list seven years running.

                          Filed Under: Lifestyle, Business, Uncategorized, Wellness Tagged With: anxiety, coping, coronavirus, covid-19, create, exercise, financial, freetime, happy, hobby, jobs, journal, manage, managing, newreality, organize, overcoming, quarantine, reality, relief, showcase, stress, struggling, sweat

                          Tutorial: Gina’s Everyday Makeup Routine

                          April 27, 2020 by Mia Torti Leave a Comment

                          Gina begins her makeup routine after she has cleansed her face fully and applied her daily moisturizer. 

                          For a step by step guide and products used see below: 

                          STEP 1: FOUNDATION 

                          Gina uses her fingers to apply her go-to liquid foundation. This method is used to achieve a very natural finish. The fingers warm the product and really allow it to get into every crevice. 

                          Laura Mercier Liquid Foundation in Cashew Beige

                          STEP 2: POWDER

                          Secondly, she goes in and dusts her face with powder. She makes sure to utilize just the perfect amount of product to refrain from looking chalky. This step helps to set the makeup and help it to last a bit longer. It also makes the skin have a matte finish. 

                          MAC Mineralize Powder in Medium Dark

                          STEP 3: BLUSH

                          Gina applies her favorite blush to her cheek bones in an upward motion. As funny as it may look, it does help to make a kissy face to really enunciate your cheek bones and apply that way. 

                          MAC Blush in Sweet Enough

                          STEP 4: BROWS

                          Using a powdered brow palette, she fills in her brows with a fine slanted brush. This helps the brows to appear fuller and thicker. Gina goes along the shape of her brow being careful to gradually deepen the color. 

                          Valerie Beverly Hills Palette

                          STEP 5: EYESHADOW

                          Fourth, Gina starts her eye process. She applies a light beige color to the lid. She brings the color right under her brow as well. This works as a slight highlighter to define the brow. She then mixes a gray and dark brown and applies it to the crease and brings the product out to a wing. 

                          ELF Eyeshadow Palette

                          STEP 6: LIQUID EYELINER 

                          Gina is known for her signature cat eye. This is where she makes the magic happen. She uses a liquid liner and follows the shape of her eye and extends it out. Her cat eye is thick and bold. This changes the shape of her eyes and makes them appear bigger with a more almond shape. Gina also brings the liner to her lower lash line. 

                          L’Oreal Liquid Eyeliner in Black

                          STEP 7: PENCIL EYELINER

                          Gina uses a pencil eyeliner to darken her waterline. After, she goes over the liquid a bit to deepen her smokey eye look. 

                          MAC Technakohl Liner in Graphblack

                          STEP 8: MASCARA

                          Next, Gina applies mascara to her top lashes. She goes from the inner corner to the outer corner. She doesn’t use an eyelash curler before, but if you want your lashes to really curl up, use a curler prior to applying mascara. 

                          Kevyn Aucoin Volume Mascara in Black
                          L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara in Black

                          STEP 9: LIPS

                          Gina loves her lipsticks! So naturally, she takes three steps. She first lines her lips with a pencil. Then, she fills in a long lasting color to her lips. Lastly, she adds a gloss to finish off her ruby wine pout. 

                          Revlon Colorstay Lip Liner in Wine
                          Revlon Colorstay Lip Coloring Relentless Raisin
                          MAC Lipglass in Nymphette

                          STEP 10: SET YOUR MAKEUP

                          Gina always sprays her iconic mohawk before she finishes getting ready.

                          By Gina Clutch Hairspray
                          Gina Rivera

                          Gina Rivera

                          Beauty Icon and Expert

                          Gina Rivera skyrocketed to success when the company she founded in 2007, Phenix Salon Suites, became the fastest-growing salon suite company in the beauty industry. With more than 300 locations nationally and international expansion occurring in the UK, Entrepreneur Magazine named Phenix Salon Suites a Top 500 Franchise list seven years running.

                            Filed Under: Lifestyle, Business, Makeup Tagged With: blush, easymakeup, elf, eyeshadow, foundation, kevynaucoin, lauramercier, loreal, mac, makeup, makeupeasy, makeuptutorial, makeuptutorialeasy, mascara, powder, revlon

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