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J. Christian says it’s important to find your perfect hair stylist. It’s not an impossible task to find the person that meshes well with you and your hair desires. Just because you go to a salon and get a haircut, you’re not thrilled with, isn’t a reason to discard the other stylist in the salon. Also, just because your best friend or sibling loves one stylist, doesn’t mean that’s the one for you either.
J. Christian says, “Be bold! Interview your potential stylist.”
Why not? They are working for you, to make you feel happy and gorgeous, right? The worst feeling for a stylist is having a client unhappy with the results of their hard work. So make sure you are on the same page.
Some ideas on interview questions to ask…
If showing a photo of what you want, ask “Will this work for my hair type?”
“What kind of hair do you prefer working on… long or short?”
“What kind of maintenance should I expect with my hair?”
I think the question I would recommend most is asking, “Do you love what you do?”
We all know we do much better at something when we love to do it. Ask questions and take the initiative on your hair. Most stylist take pride in the fact that you are a walking billboard for their craft.
If you are in the Delaware area Check out sixth in the nation, Hair Artist, J. Christian at the J. Christian Hair Studio.
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Argan oil has been added here and there and just about anywhere, nowadays. Is it really that magical? It’s an oil that claims to be amazing for hair, skin, and nails, but when put to the test what does it offer?
I’ve learned that products that now contain Argan oil doesn’t hurt to have it in there as long as the individual doesn’t have any reaction to the oil. You can find it in shampoo, body cream, face cream, or nail products. The amount of Argan oil in each individual product is hard to tell from some labels.
Personally, I started using a pure Argan Oil from Green Esthetics. It’s pure Moroccan Argan Oil. It contains no additives.
So what results did I see from adding it into my daily routine?
I started it on my face. I’m very sensitive, so this was a true test. It was fantastic. The oil is light and absorbs quickly. I noticed fine lines reduce within a week or so. It calmed any irritation I had going on prior. Argan oil has been known to heal and prevent acne.
Next, I tried it on blown dried hair. The slight frizz was tamed, without being weighed down or looking greasy. Also the oil can be used on wet hair for a deep treatment, and then rinse out.
I only tried it on my nails for a few days. That’s were I noticed the crazy results. My nails grew rapidly and strong within three days. Now, I guess it was also a result from my hands applying the oil elsewhere prior, but still the results were quick.
Sound too good to be true? Well here’s a chance to try it yourself for free. TipsfromTia.com and GreenEsthetics.com are giving away a full 30ml size bottle of Moroccan Argan Oil to one lucky winner.
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While j. Christian were discussing a new topic for our readers, Ashley who works in the back end of the studio approached me. She gave me insight to what her profession is. She’s a make-up chemist.
What exactly is that? She makes cosmetics from the scratch ingredients and personalizes it for her clients. Sounds expensive? It’s affordable! I set up an appointment for a personal mix.
When I got into the chair she wrapped a cape around me and started to find my base tone. It turns out I’m a mix between Ivory and porcelain. She then added in reds, blue, and purple tones to get my absolute color.
After the color was the perfect shade, she then added other ingredients that those price make-ups claim to have. A dash of a glow, a few drops of anti-aging, and a smidge of a highlighter. Other things she could have added included sunblock or oil absorbents.
I don’t wear much makeup on the daily. I leave that stuff for the photo shoots. But after she applied it to my whole face, I was feeling light, not heavy.
Makeup artist, Mary stepped in to do some basic contouring ideas, while Ashley whipped up some glamorous eye shadow from scratch. It was really cool to watch the process unfold. I have used it as an everyday for a week and my skin actually felt better. Her ingredients have healing properties. And the neatest thing, the cosmetics look better the longer they are on. So by the evening, you look amazing to go out, instead of needing to refresh the makeup. What a bonus!
Ashley has her own full line that she is mixing on a personal level. From foundations, liquid, powders and mouses to eyes, cheeks, and lips.
You can make an appointment for a consultation with Ashley at J. Christian Studio.
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How to Incorporate Healthy Living Back to Your Life
Photo Provided by Guest Blogger, Tracey C.
As you get older, a change in eating habits is in order, along with other inevitable lifestyle changes. Basically, your body needs extra doses of vitamins, minerals and other important nutrients to maintain optimal levels of energy, brain power and good health. In time, the body’s metabolism (the rate at which calories are burned) begins to decrease. That means that later in life, you need less calories than you needed when you were younger. This leaves very little room for that extra piece of cake or a supersized order of fries.
Taking dietary supplements
It is important for everyone to consider appropriate multivitamins for their specific age. Calcium and vitamin D are especially important for bone health, as well as some other nutrients such as magnesium, potassium, vitamins C, K and B, and carotenoids. Contributions in protein and moderate wine consumption also has a positive effect.
Add flavor to your life
As you get older, the number of taste buds in your mouth decreases, so many people tend to eat sweeter or saltier foods. By adding natural herbs and spices to meals, you can maintain a healthy and delicious home cuisine without adding more fats, salt and / or sugar.
Fiber
Eating more fiber can prevent stomach or intestinal problems such as constipation. Fiber may also help lower cholesterol and blood sugar. Make sure that at least half of the grains you eat are whole. Fruit and vegetables can also help with a balanced fiber intake. Women need approximately 21 grams of fiber per day, while men need about 28 grams. If you need to increase your fiber intake, do so gradually over the course of a few weeks, and drink more liquids to compensate for the extra fiber.
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Fruit and vegetables
Eat two cups of fruit and 2 1/2 cups of vegetables each day and rotate between kinds of fruit and vegetables. A serving can be a cup of fresh or frozen fruit or half a cup of dried fruit. If you have difficulty eating raw fruits and vegetables, consider adding soup, vegetable juice or tomato sauce to your meals.
Stay hydrated
Aging decreases the perception of thirst. Drink fluids throughout the day. Water is probably the best calorie-free drink, but if you like to drink fizzy drinks, make sure that they are labelled as diet. Do not wait until you feel thirsty. Try taking several large glasses of water each day.
Fight the stress
Stress is a natural reaction of the body that allows people to act against unexpected situations of everyday life. The problem occurs when people feel stressed all the time. Meditation has been proven to be highly effective in reducing stress. Moreover, look for ways to relax in everyday life. Enjoy the silence for a while once the workday is over – no TV, no music, no conversations.
Exercise
Even if you get just a little physical activity, such as walking, it is still better than nothing. Exercise helps maintain and strengthen the muscles that are lost due to the process of aging, and boosts the metabolism. It also helps you keep a healthy heart, and prevents disease. The routine should be repetitive, so do two walks of 15 minutes a day, or, if you have time, sign up for a fitness center for the elderly where you can do some light exercises, yoga or cycling. Letting your childish side show is a great way to train your body, too. Bouncing on trampolines and awesome adult jumping castles is equally fun in the company of your grandchildren and on your own.
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Reaching a certain age marks the deadline for a change and healthy living. The period between your 40th and 50th birthdays is crucial. That is the time when you should start eating better, quit smoking, get into exercise and try to reduce stress and alcohol (if you have not done so earlier) to ensure good health. You can always start later, but the benefits would not be the same.
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About author:
Tracey Clayton is a full time mom of three girls. She loves cooking, baking, sewing, spending quality time with her daughters and she’s passionate in writing. Her motto is: “Live the life you love, love the life you live.”
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I enter the J. Christian Studio and J. greets me with a giant bear hug. “So you’re still giving me free reign with your color today?” he shines that smile at me. I shake my head ‘yes’ as he wraps the cape around me. I’ve been blonde for years, so I thought he would vamp my locks with a platinum. He spins my chair away from the mirror and goes to the color wall. I watch as he grabs color after color, looking between me and four mixing bowls, he moves like a professional chemist. (Technically he is) J. wheels a black cart towards me and the sectioning of my long hair begins. Before I realize it, two assistants are on each side holding strands of my hair as he switches from bowl to bowl. The paste’s colors range from purple to red. I don’t flinch. I have trust in the international artist. You don’t get named 6th in the country for just any reason. J. has a vision, and I let him work, even though nervousness is somewhat present in my stomach.
We are able to chat about the importance of color as he works vigorously. At one point I feel the heat on the top of my head. I inform him of this. “Do you use a sea salt hair product?” How did he know this and what does that have to do with anything? Well a lot, actually. It turns out sea salt is high in various minerals that have a heat reaction to hair dye. This can actually cause severe burns. J. moves quickly to double coat the foils touching my head, until the burning subsides.
J. pauses and his face grows serious. “This is why the hair industry has as many lawsuits as the medical field, nowadays.” Shocking information. And it’s not hair salons being sued; it’s the large companies that provide at home products. J. understands women and men like to use a lot of at home products, but he stresses that everyone should find a budget for professional color. Mass production products can only be so reliable. There are more factors to consider, like changing up a shampoo or even a styling product can change the chemical reaction. J. says the only guarantee to keep hair healthy or diminish damage is to have a professional mix the colors and quickly troubleshoot if any problem should arise.
salt crystals in wooden bowl
The next topic of discussion is what he’s actually doing to my hair. I don’t feel foils being folded, so this leaves me curious. “Balayage Effect,” he tells me. What exactly is this technique? It’s a French coloring technique that came about in 1970ish. It’s a freehand painting of color rather than using the usual foiling or cap. It allows the artist to put in as many colors as they want and where they want. This is the trend for top celebrities this season and it’s very rare to find a salon that can properly do the crafted effect in most areas. It differs from the popular hombre, with highlights sparingly going up to the crown and lowlights all the way to the end. J. is quite fluent in this technique.
After a process and wash out, J. is back to the color wall. Two more bowls come my way, this time with a purple paste and a white one. He paints my hair again. As I process my tones, J. sits across from me and we discuss the fad of white, silver and grey hair colors. “This is just the start of it. More and more people of all ages and professions want to try it. There are amazing, beautiful colors out there.” I explain my concern with the fact that people over a certain age would look older because of it. But, J. disagreed. Grey’s have become an acceptable color in today’s society and if you find the right one, it’s just like finding any right color whether it’s blonde, red, or brunette.
Before and After balayage technique
After the final wash out and blow-dry, J. popped in a few curls. He turned my chair for the big reveal. Six colors shine throughout my once golden locks, and not one of them is blonde anymore. Purple, red, copper, white, and gunmetal grey combine and slightly blended strands give a blue hue. Amazing. It is pure artistry on my head as the roots are a deep red that move to purple and the grey is at the ends. It’s the hottest trend with class, and super sexy for a Fall season look.
Balayage Effect with reds, copper, and greys.
J.’s next tip is to pick a shampoo and conditioner with simple ingredients. Going organic in today’s world isn’t a bad idea, according to him. I ordered from J.’s Italian collection Artego, a vegan shampoo and conditioning mask; $25 plus shipping for shampoo or conditioner is a great deal when it comes to the assurance of a pure product that treats and heals my hair. Call J. Christian Studio to order. Orders arrive quickly. Treat yourself or give as a gift.
Thanks to J. Christian Studio for the knowledge and I look forward to J.’s next set of tips with TipsfromTia.com
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