Top- tips- for- even- skin- tone.

Yearning for smooth toned and blemish-free complexion? Unfortunately uneven tone – where skin appears lighter and darker than that around it – causes upset for too many of us. That’s why we’re on a mission to help our lovelies with hot tips for revealing brighter, even-toned complexions.

Kristy's  sharing our secrets for better skin!

Our Beauty Expert says:“We ALL covet a flawless, even skin tone and, luckily, nurturing our skin from within by making intelligent changes to our diets and skincare routines can have a huge impact on our number one assets!”

Kristy's  three handy hints for achieving a smooth toned and blemish-free complexion:

1 Exfoliate with the right products
2 Add a brightening serum to your routine
3 Up your intake of anti-oxidants

WHY NOT TAKE THE SAKS SKIN CHALLENGE?

Our Saks Skin Challenge is perfect if you suffer from uneven skin tone, problematic or oily skin, are prone to redness and sensitivity or simply want to fight the signs of ageing. 21 days to a visible difference… or your money back… what’s not to like?

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Pampering

Pampering is essential in building self esteem and self confidence. Improving self esteem requires that you take good care of yourself. Self-pampering is essential. As I mentioned before we have physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs. We cannot focus only in one part and forget the others.
You have to take proper care and treat yourself as kindly as you treat others. Pampering yourself doesn’t mean that you are selfish. To the contrary, it means that you care enough about you that you spend time for yourself.

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We all have the tendency to watch for others, and we put this as a priority. We invest a lot of time making sure everybody else is feeling good that we completely forget about ourselves.

If you neglect yourself you will eventually become frustrated, irritated and stressed.
You must make “caring for you” a priority. You deserve it and in doing so you are telling yourself that you are deserving and worthy. You might find a lot of excuses such as being busy, but you only need at least one hour or a few minutes a day to pamper yourself.
You deserve to do so because you are important, you are worth it and if you don’t do it nobody is going to do it for you. Self-pampering improves your self esteem because it creates a balance in your life                                    

 

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Hot Nail Trends For Autumn/Winter 2014

From nudes to nail art, there's something for everyone this season. We spoke to nail industry insiders to dissect the trends that you should try on your talons now. Get inspired to nail your new season style.
                          Dark and stormy

With the darker nights, deep, moody hues will return bringing typically autumnal tones; think grey and navy skies, mossy greens and deep rusty reds. The catwalks of Elie Saab (pictured), Julien Macdonald and Burberry all demonstrated that classic wintry colours are going nowhere. Backstage nail insider Katie Jane Hughes from Butter London told us that "a good grey and a deep red" would be her go-to shades this season. Get them in your kit (and on your nails) pronto.

The new nudes
No longer associated with just Spring and Summer, nude nails are a perma trend and were awash again on the AW14 catwalks of Temperley, Issa and Carolina Herrera (pictured). Anyone can wear nude and Katie Jane told us how. "If it's a sheer tone it's not essential that's it matches your skin tone exactly. If it's opaque, pale skin should look for a whitish nude that had a beige tint, medium skin tones should look for apricot beige and darker skin tones should opt for brown beige."
If last year was obsessed with the swinging 60s, this season fashion pays homage to its younger sister. Nail trend ringleader Sophy Robson told us that "a very 70's colour palette" will dominate digits. "Burnt orange, purples, rusts with a bit of fuchsia" – as seen on the stunning two-tone look she created at the House of Holland show.


Metallic shades will always be big for party season and let's face it – everyone loves to razzle dazzle. It was seen on the catwalks of Badgley Mischka and Libertine (pictured) where Katie Jane created these opulent ombre glitter nails. But how on earth do mere mortals get glitter off when the party's over? "Approach removing glitter like gels" she says, "wrap in acetone soaked cotton and secure with tin foil, leave for ten minutes and it should fall away with ease." Shine on, sisters.
As Sophy demonstrated at House of Holland and Katie showed on the Libertine show, two-tone nails are the way to wear nail art this season. Katie told us she loves using the Butter London Ombré Brush for this and shared her tip to DIY the look: "I would paint my nails with a grey and then using a metallic I would skim up the nail from the tip. It gives you a very cool unique look." For a more minimal take on the trend try the look from Band of Outsiders (pictured). Nail legend Deborah Lippmann, who created the look, told us how. "Deborah Lippmann Naked, a clean beige, was painted over the entire nail. Using a strip brush, the nails were outlined with Amazing Grace to create the 'Band o' French'."
The edgy amongst us might want to try the celeb and blogger fad for flip manis – i.e. nail art on the reverse of your nails. Katie Jane says acrylic fans should take note. "I think it's cool, it's a nice, simple way to wear nail art and still have a classic look in the front". Try foils, "or secret words hiding back there!"

The shape of the season

While celebrity talons seem to get longer and longer, Katie says a return to a "short and almond" shape is imminent. "I feel like the long square and long stiletto has been done to death." Keep it classy gals







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What are HD Brows?

What are HD Brows?

HD Brows have revolutionised eyebrow care to give everyone that extra look-good and more importantly feel-good factor.

It’s much more than just eyebrow shaping…

Eyebrows are as individual as fingerprints, and our tailored procedure transforms even the most unruly, sparse or over-plucked brows into perfect arches to suit the wearers face. Taking between 30-45 minutes, the HD Brows experience features tinting, waxing and threading, with stylists using a specially design formula to give you perfectly defined brows.

Every HD Brows treatment is absolutely exclusive, as our stylists assess the shape of your face and colouring before creating a bespoke brow, tailored exclusively for you. Even if you have sparse areas, hope is not lost! Our expert stylists will work with you on a re-growth programme to achieve the perfect brows for you. Plus, our new Make Up by HD Brows range of brow products such as pencils, powders, brushes and more will allow you to hide those areas until they grow in. The effects are so good, they have even been compared to a mini-facelift, and our celebrity fans include The Saturdays, Emeli Sandé, Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon, to name but a few.

As a branded treatment, every procedure is performed using the specially formulated HD Brows professional range of products, ensuring the quality of the treatment is consistently high. So with over 4,000 HD Brows stylists across the UK, there is no excuse not to get the beautiful brows you deserve.

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What is Semi-Permanent Makeup?

Semi Permanent make-up ?
Semi – Permanent make-up or micropigmentation is a delicate, controlled method of applying subtle micro insertions of pigment to the skin. The technique is similar to standard tattooing; however pigments are used instead of ink. The idea is to form a gentle shadow of colour to the skin achieving a natural finish.
What to expect ?
Unlike a standard tattoo, semi- permanent make-up is applied in stages. The procedure consists of an initial consultation, an application focus visit and a follow up visit. During your initial visit you will receive an in depth consultation where you and your technician will choose customised colour blends and decide on the perfect shape and definition. To optimise desired results we will also incorporate and focus on balancing asymmetrical aspects of the face and/or correcting uneven features.
Immediate results will always appear slightly darker for the first few days until skin has healed. This is where proper post care is essential to ensure lasting results. A follow up visit is recommended 4-6 weeks later. This visit will focus on applying any needed final touches on colour, shape or definition.
An anaesthetic is used during each procedure reducing discomfort and minimising potential of pain and swelling. As the healing process takes place over the following two weeks clients are asked to simply keep the area clean and protected with a hydrating solution. Clients are able to resume normal activity and use make-up the following day.

Final ResultThe final result is a natural enhancement of  facial features:

• Brightening of the eyes by lengthening the look of lashes and straightening eye contour and shape.
• Balancing and framing the face by thickening, shaping or even redefining brows.
• Enriching ones natural colour and shape of lips to achieve an all day luscious pout.
• Add a bit of charm and uniqueness to your skin with a beauty mark

Why Semi Permanent Make-up ?

• Smudge free – Hassle free
• Low Maintenance
• Water proof
• Partner proof
• Natural
• Customized – Long lasting make up that may change your life forever!

Who is it for ? Anyone who prefers looking their best all of the time.

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What is a Caci non-surgical treatment?

Facial Toning
 As we grow older our facial muscles naturally start to lose tone and elasticity.Genetics, lifestyle, weight fluctuation and environmental factors can all influence the rate and degree to which our muscles will lose their tone as we all know first impressions count and a sagging face can make you look tired, miserable and older than your years. Following over 20 years of research and development CACI International can now offer a non surgical solution to combat loss of muscle tone using CACI micro current facial toning therapy.
Microcurrent therapy was originally developed as a medical application to treat facial palsy and muscle tone was restored by applying tiny micro-current electrical impulses to the affected muscles.
Today this proven technology is now available in thousands of aesthetic clinics as a painless cosmetic treatment and is commonly referred to as “facial toning” or “the non surgical face lift”.
During each 1 hour treatment session all 32 facial muscles are gently manipulated and re-educated by a trained therapist using a series of precise movements. Soft cotton tipped wands are used on the face to transmit the micro-current energy to the facial muscles to restore tone and elasticity.
Results are visible after the very first treatment but a course of twelve treatments is generally recommended.
After a course of CACI facial toning treatments facial contours will look lifted and toned.
A monthly top up treatment is recommended to maintain results.
Facial Toning is offered using the following treatment systems Classic, Quantum, Ultra, Ultimate
                                                               
                                             












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What is Microdermabrasion?

What is Microdermabrasion? And why do we all need to exfoliate our skin
Microdermabrasion, also known as “microderm” or “lunchtime facelift”, is a safe, non-chemical, non-invasive procedure and one of the most effective anti-aging treatments. It is a gentle skin resurfacing treatment that can rejuvenate and restore the natural glow to the skin, without the need for downtime.
The skin is constantly generating new skin cells at the lower layer (deep layer- dermis) and sending them to the surface  (topmost layer- epidermis). As the cells rise to the surface they gradually die and become filled with keratin. These keratinized skin cells are essential because they give our skin its protective quality. But they are constantly sloughing off to make way for younger cells.
As we age the process of cell turnover slows down. Cells start to pile up unevenly on the skin’s surface, giving it a dry, rough, dull appearance. Exfoliation is beneficial because it removes those cells on top layer of the skin (stratum corneum) that are clinging on, revealing the fresher, smoother and younger skin cells below. Some of the skin’s visible imperfections like fine lines and sun damaged are removed. And now without stratum corneum layer, topical high-tech skin care products can penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin and help build collagen, which gives skin its youthful appearance.


How does microdermabrasion work?
Diamond-tip microdermabrasion uses the vacuum technology and hand-held wand. There aren’t any crystals moving through the tip. The diamond tip itself exfoliates the skin and the vacuum whisks the dead skin away. There are many different tips with various grades of roughness, and the esthetician chooses the correct one for your skin type and condition. Diamond-tip microdermabrasion is much less uncomfortable, but achieves the same results. It is also usually better for sensitive skin.


Is Microdermabrasion painful?
Microdermabrasion is performed with very little discomfort. At the most, sensitive skin might experience a slight sensation resembling light sunburn. After treatment, the skin has a pink glow, and you can resume your normal activities almost immediately. The procedure can be done during lunch hour.


What are the benefits of a Microdermabrasion Facial?

• Immediate results
• Causes minimal discomfort
• No anesthesia or recovery time required
• Safe for all skin types and tones, even for sensitive and dark skin types
• Can be performed quickly (30 minutes)
• Return immediately to daily activities
• More affordable than laser, botox, collagen, surgery or other methods
• Can achieve dramatic results to soften fine lines and wrinkles, help to smooth coarsely textured skin, decrease the appearance of scarring, decrease pore size, and reduce superficial hyper-pigmentation, also known as age spots

How does microdermabrasion help aging skin?
Microdermabrasion stimulates skin cell turnover
by removing the dead cells from the skin’s surface, and also by causing “micro-damage” – or mini-trauma to the skin’s surface that is not enough to be visible but sufficiently severe to trigger the arrival
of collagen and “repair cells” to the skin’s surface. Because these “repair cells” are newer and younger, they improve the skin’s appearance. Also, the removal of surface layers improves the effectiveness of topical anti-aging products by enhancing their ability to penetrate the skin.


How does microdermabrasion help acne and beneath-the-surface bumps?

Acne, blackheads and whiteheads result from sebaceous materials – or oil – clogging the pores, sometimes rupturing under the surface. By peeling away surface layers of the skin, microdermabrasion can remove the material trapped in many of the pores, further, the removal of surface layers improves the effectiveness of topical acne medications by enhancing their ability to penetrate the skin.


How many treatments will I need?
Age and skin condition determine the number of treatments required to achieve optimum result. A typical regimen consists of a series of four to eight treatments done at intervals of two to four weeks. Our skilled estheticians will recommend a program for you.


Contraindications
Do not get microdermabrasion if you have extremely sensitive skin, diabetes, vascular conditions like rosacea, skin inflammation, bacterial infections, lack of tactile sensation, keloid scarring, cuts and abrasions, or have gotten Botox within 72 hours. Other contraindications to microdermabrasion include sunburn, viral infections like herpes simplex, and acne. If you are taking anti-coagulant drugs.



                                       
                                         




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