Summer Beauty Survival Guide: Look Hot Despite the Heat

• by Jaqueline Salimen
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Summer can be  brutal, in Florida and New York the temperature creeps into the 90s, sandaled feet turn black from street gunk, and it smells as if every other person walking the streets has forgone deodorant. But that's still no excuse for looking like you crawled out from under the Coney Island boardwalk. From frizzy hair to BP-slick skin, there's an easy solution to almost every summer problem.  Higher SPF , hats and glasses  always on.

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With the weather heating up, most of us want to get that hair out of our face.  It’s much easier to tie our hair up and head out the door feeling cool and comfortable in the heat than it is to style our hair with long waves hoping they last through the heat and sometimes humidity.  The ponytail is a classic style that you can never go wrong with.  The style holds well in any weather and looks great for any occasion with a bit of styling and hair product.  But how do you make such a classic and practical style not boring? I’ve listed a few ways to make the classic ponytail different, fun, fresh and perfect for summer.

Low, Side-Parted Ponytail:  Try moving the pony tail to the side, and add some curls with your curling iron.. if you have bangs, you can side part it either opposing the ponytail or on the same side.  Eva Longoria is pictured w/ a low side-parted ponytail with waves and a teased crown.  This glams up the ponytail for any occasion. Lauren Conrad has only a slightly teased crown and has side-swept her bangs and tucked them behind her ears for a slightly more sleek look.  Nicole Richie is shown with a more casual pony tail, loose waves and a slightly messy and natural feel.

Nicole Kidman has a very basic low, side-parted ponytail here.  There’s not much styling involved, but with the right outfit and simple makeup, this style can go a long way. She’s opted to dress up the style for evening by emphasizing her lips with a dramatic berry/rouge lip color.

Low Pontail:  Eva Mendez opted for a low pony tail with a natural middle part.  With face framing layers, this softens the harsh part she has and also accents the facial structure she has.

Cate Blanchett’s low pony tail is also very sleek but with loose bangs the style looks more fresh and natural. Large accessories accent this look and add more style.  Try over-sized studded earrings or a large necklace like Cate’s.

High Ponytail:  For a more playful look, try the classic high ponytail.  Kate Beckinsale is seen below with a bouffant style to add some old hollywood glamor to her high ponytail.

Lucy Liu is shown below with the ponytail placed high on her crown with her hair wrapped around the base.  This is also considered a playful look.  She’s given the ponytail a flip at the ends to give the entire tail the “S” shape. With such a dramatic sleek style, she’s paired the look with emphasized eyes and youthful pink lips to soften and balance the overall image.

Drew has opted to flip the ends out for a sweet 70’s look and has also wrapped her hair around the ponytail hiding the elastic.  This is a great look for both day or evening.

Anne Hathaway’s ponytail is loosely gathered with curls added for a fuller tail but not over-done look.   You can loosely brush back your hair and lightly mist with a holding spray to set the style.  This should guard against fly-away and stray hairs during the summer heat and humidity.

If your hair is sparse or short, use clip-in ponytails.

Bangs. Yes or no? Undoubtedly, bangs are always in fashion. They’re like an accessory in my opinion.  You can change your look completely just by adding bangs or growing them out/pinning them back. We’re always growing out our bangs or cutting them, actually.  So after you’ve decided that you want bangs now,  how do you know what cut goes best with your current style? We know there are hairstyles that flatter different face shapes more and this is definitely true for fringe as well.

I’m currently loving Kate Moss’ old mid-length hair with bangs.

Oval Face Shapes:

Any type of fringe is ok with this face shape.  It’s the most forgiving of all face shapes, so pick any style and just have fun with it.  Remember to consider your hair texture to get the most flattering cut, ie, fine hair can try side-swept styles and thick textures can try blunt cuts.

Round Face Shapes:

The best style for this face shape will be face framing layers that blend the bangs with the rest of the hair cut.  This minimized the roundness of the face and adds length.  Try layering and feathering the bangs and go for a length that hits around the cheek area.  This will add definition to the cheekbones.

Long Face Shapes:

Blunt bangs work well for long faces.  This helps break up the face and will create more of an oval-shaped face.  Blunt bangs that hit around the brow bone area will create this proportion.  For a softer approach, you can try long or graduated layers around the face for a framing effect that’s always flattering.

Square Face Shapes:

Always stick with side-swept bangs. This will break up the width of the forehead.  Make sure the side-swept bangs taper inwards softly toward the jaw line.  This will also soften the angled jawline of the face.

Heart Face Shape:

The objective for this face shape is to draw attention away from the wideness of the forhead and the pointy chin.  The best bangs for this are side swept feathered bangs or textured bangs.  Some may consider trying full bangs if they have the right texture hair.  Cut straight across, full bangs can help balance out this face shap as wel.

Triangle Face Shape:

Wider cut bangs work best for this face shape.  Due to the angular nature of the face shape, it’s best to soften the bone structure with feathered or wispy bangs.  This can create more of an oval shape.  The feathered fringe will hide the widest points of the forehead and will balance this out in proportion to the chin.  Flat, pageboy fringes are definitely not recommended.

Good luck with whichever style you choose! Be experimental and don’t worry, hair grows back!  In the meantime, you can always use extensions, clip-ins or a wig. LOL

FACE BEST OILS-JOJOBA OIL,EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL,ROSE PRIMOSE.

EYE CARE AND LIPS--SHEA BUTTER OR COCOA BUTTER.

SAFE GUARD--ORGANIC SUNSCREENS.

FACE SCRUB- HONEY+2 DROPS OF OLIVE OIL + BROWN SUGAR.

HAIRCARE:

What are your top 10 anti-ageing diet tips for hair?

1. Use special products specifically designed to rejuvenate ageing hair. Follow the regime consistently for best results.
2. Get anti-ageing hair and scalp treatments in the salon for a deeper, more intense effect.
3. Get you nutrients thru your food and supplements. Hair is definitely a reflection of our health.
4. Drink plenty of water to keep skin and hair hydrated.
5. Exercise helps maintain a healthy blood flow to the scalp. This will help encourage healthy hair growth.
6. Maintain a relaxation program to keep stress at bay. Stress can take its’ toll on the healthy of your hair and skin.
7. Get plenty of rest. Proper sleep is so important to maintain the health of the entire body and of course the hair.
8. Keep the scalp in it’s optimum healthy state. A healthy scalp means healthy hair.
9. Treat wet hair fabric with tender loving care. Apply a detangling product before combing it and use a wide toothed comb only. Do not brush wet hair as it will break.
10. Sleep on a satin pillowcase to reduce friction on the hair and breakage.

Top Anti-Ageing Hair Tips for women

1. Softer, loose curls or waves make anyone appear younger. Steer away from sharp angles and severe shapes.
2. Slightly longer hair is also more youthful. Each person’s facial and body shape is different as is the texture of their hair. Therefore it is important to customise the longer length that would be appropriate for you.
3. Softer, slightly lighter hair color with varying tones also helps produce a younger appearance. Steer clear of too dark, too solid shades. Just like hair, skin tone and color slightly changes as we age. Therefore our hair color must change with it.
4. Hair color should always compliment the client’s skin and eye color no matter what their age. For an older clients, we always recommend that they lean towards the lighter of any shades selected.
5. The best way for a person to look younger is to keep their hair in a perfect state of health with the proper at-home and in-salon regime. Healthy, shiny hair is younger looking hair.

The big “No nos” for older women…

1. Too severe or too short of a hairstyle.
2. Too dark or too monochromatic hair color.
3. Dry, brittle and breaking hair makes anyone look older.
4. Too long or too short extremes don’t really compliment.
5. Hair that is teased, hair sprayed and fixed perfectly and also can be ageing. Hair should be neat but slightly disheveled looks modern and carefree. No helmet hair.

HELP FOR HAIR

FORGET YOUR ABC'S FOR A MOMENT.CONCENTRATE ON C,... THREE CS,IN FACT.THEY ARE ESSENTIALS: CLEAN,CONDITION AND CUT.MAKE A SURE OF  THIS TRIO AND YOUR HAIR WILL LOOK GREAT!

CLEAN OILY HAIR WILL STAY OILY,AND DRY HAIR WILL BE FRIZZY OR FLYWAY IF YOU DON'T WASH AND RINSE THOROUGHTY.NOT ONLY THAT, BUT YOUR SCALP WILL SUFFER TOO.SELECT THE SHAMPOO THAT IS RIGHT FOR YOUR HAIR TYPE(REMEMBER THAT THIS CAN CHANGE FROM .SEASON TO SEASON OR ACCORDING TO YOUR HEALTH AND YOUR EFFORTS WILL BE REPAID BEAUTIFULLY.

CONDITION EVEN OIL-PRONE HAIR DESERVES CONDITIONING TO KEEP IT HEALTH AND SUPER-SHINY.A LOTION TYPE CONDITIONER I BEST FOR OILY HAIR.CREAM TYPE ARE DESIGNED FOR NORMAL TO DRY.

CUT A GOOD PROFESSIONAL CUT IS A MUST IF YOU ARE  TO KEEP YOUR HAIR IN GOOD SHAPE.DON'T SNIP AT IT YOURSELF OR ASK A FRIEND TO. GOOD HAIRDRESSING IS A CRAFT. ASK ONLY A PROFESSIONAL HAIRSTYLIST TO CUT YOUR HAIR.BUT LET THEM KNOW WHO'S BOSS,YOU!TALK OVER THE SHAPE AND STYLE YOU HAVE IN MIND BEFORE THOSE SCISSORS START SNIPPING.

BRUSH FOR BEAUTY DEPENDING ON WHETHER YOUR HAIR IS COARSE OR FINE, CHOOSE A HARD OR MEDIUM BRISTLE BRUSH.IF YOU LIVE IN A CITY,REGULAR NIGHT AND MORNING BRUSHING IS ESSENTIAL TO GET RID OF SURFACE GRIME.BUT EVEN COUNTRY GIRLS SHOULD FOLLOW AT LEAST THE NIGHTTIME BRUSH-THROUGH ROUTINE.DON'T BRUSH WET HAIR.WHEN IT'S WET,YOUR HAIR IS LIKE EXPANDED ELASTIC,IN ITS STRETCHED FORM,IT'S EASE TO BREAK SO USE A WIDE COMB TO UNTANGLE YOUR HAIR.

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Strengthening Hair Treatment

Deeply care for your hair before sun exposure or anytime for a strengthening treatment with Weleda Rosemary Hair Oil. Protect the hair from the sun, sea salt and chlorine by massaging a few drops of Rosemary Hair Oil into the scalp. For an intensive treatment, massage a quarter-size to one-third of the bottle of a bottle of the oil onto the hair and cover with foil or a shower cap. Leave on for at least 40 minutes while you relax to restore strength and moisture to your hair. For daily care, apply sparingly to wet or dry hair.

Facial Treatments

Daily Facial Care and Cosmetics

Look and feel beautiful everyday with Weleda's harmonizing, moisturizing and protecting Facial Care. Weleda's Facial Care also works in conjunction with cosmetic application. Gently apply Weleda's Almond Intensive Facial Cream, Iris Day Cream or Wild Rose Day Cream as a hydrating and protecting base for makeup application. Apply Wild Rose Eye Cream as a nourishing base for eye makeup. Cleanse your skin at the end of the day and remove makeup with Almond Cleansing Lotion, Iris Cleansing Lotion or Wild Rose Cleansing Lotion. To effectively remove eye makeup, pour a few drops of Almond Facial Oil on to a damp cotton pad, and gently pat over the eye area. The entire face is left radiantly glowing.

Extreme Weather Facial Treatment

Protect the face from extreme weather conditions, such as strong winds, cold, dry environments and the sun with Weleda Everon Face Balm. This nourishing and protective balm helps prevent the skin from losing elasticity and supports the skin’s natural regeneration. It is particularly beneficial when engaging in outdoor activities such as snow/water skiing, snow boarding or hiking. Apply Everon Lip Balm to the lips to soften and protect this sensitive area.

Treat oily/blemished skin and detoxify the pores with a soothing facial steam bath. Bring four cups (or enough to fill a large bowl) of water to boil. Remove from the heat and add 4 tablepoons of Weleda’s calming and purifying organic Chamomile Tea to steep in the covered water for about 4 minutes. Remove the lid and cover your head and the bowl with a soft cotton towel. Lean over the bowl, being careful not to burn yourself, and relax for 10 minutes as the steam opens and cleanses your pores. Further refresh your skin by splashing it with cool water. Next, pat the face with a cotton pad soaked in Iris Cleansing Lotion Classic. If desired, follow this with Iris Facial Toner and Iris Moisture Cream.

Nourishing Facial Masque

Purify and hydrate the skin 1-2 times per week with a nourishing facial masque. Apply Weleda's Almond Intensive Facial Masque, Wild Rose Facial Masque or create your own facial masque. A customized masque can be created by mixing 1 teaspoon of pure clay, such as Aztec earth—found at your local health food store—with 1 teaspoon of each of the following Weleda formulations: Skin Food, Calendula Cream, Calendula Oil and Iris Facial Toner. Gently apply to the face and neck, avoiding the eye area. For a soothing treatment, allow the masque to remain on the face for at least 15 minutes. Remove with lukewarm water and a cotton pad or wash cloth.

Oral Care Treatments

Soothing Gum Treatment

Treat inflammation of the oral area, such as sensitive gums and cold sores, with Weleda Ratanhia Mouthwash Concentrate. Saturate a cotton Q-tip with this refreshing formula, and apply directly onto sensitive spots and along the gums. Rinse the mouth with cool water for a soothing treatment.

Bath Treatments

Aromatherapeutic Bath

Awaken your day or relax and escape with a warm bath. Pour 1-2 capfuls of a Weleda aromatherapeutic bath milk of your choice under warm running water and feel your body and senses relax. Relax for at least 15 minutes to achieve the maximum benefits. Continue this pampering care after the bath by gently patting your body with a soft towel and applying a Weleda Body Oil of your choice. Wrap yourself in the towel and relax for at least another 30 minutes in a warm environment. Finally, enjoy the benefits of a new, refreshed you.

Aromatherapeutic Foot Bath

Warm the feet and the entire body, reinvigorate the body and senses and ease aching muscles and joints after long day with a relaxing foot bath. Pour .5-1 capful of any Weleda Bath Milk of your choice into a small tub/bowl filled with 95-100 degree Farenheit water. Rest your feet and allow your entire body to relax for up to 10 minutes. For a warming, stimulating foot bath, use Rosemary Invigorating Bath Milk. To energize your body even further, fill another small tub/bowl with cold water. Alternate the feet every 30 seconds between the warm and cool water. Alleviate mental and physical heaviness with a relaxing foot bath using Lavender Relaxing Bath Milk. Soak your feet in a bath of Citrus Refreshing Bath Milk or Pine Reviving Bath Milk to awaken the senses.

Hands, Feet and More...Treatments

Nourishing Hand Treatment

Hydrate and protect dry hands and brittle nails with Weleda Skin Food. For an intensive treatment, massage this rich cream onto clean hands. Cover your hands with cotton gloves, and allow the cream to nourish your hands overnight. When you awake, remove the gloves and feel your replenished, smooth and silky hands.

Decompressing Foot Treatment

Alleviate tired feet and legs after a long day with Weleda’s pampering formulations. Begin with a relaxing foot bath (see Aroma Therapeutic Foot Bath above). Pat the feet dry with a soft cotton towel, and massage the feet with Weleda’s soothing and healing Foot Balm. To further soften and nourish dry and rough skin on the feet, massage them with ultra-rich Weleda Skin Food and cover the feet with soft cotton socks. Relax and nourish the legs with any Weleda Body Lotion or Oil of your choice. 

Soothing After-Sun Treatment

Soothe and refresh the skin after sun exposure with Weleda Aloe Body Lotion. Cooling Aloe Vera, blended with nourishing Jojoba Oil and other pure plant extracts, calm and hydrate the skin. In addition, Weleda’s antioxidant-rich Sea Buckthorn Body Oil intensively cares for dry, parched skin. This restorative Body Oil replenishes the skin with Vitamins A, C and E. Massage Aloe Body Lotion and/or Sea Buckthorn Body Oil into the skin, ideally after a bath or shower, to help the skin recover from the sun exposure.

Body & Massage Treatments

Relaxing Massage

A gentle massage with a Weleda Arnica Massage Oil revives and nourishes your skin and helps to soothe sore muscles. Prevent sore muscles before exercising and alleviate aching muscles after physical activity with this warming and comforting massage oil. Arnica Massage Oil is the preferred choice among massage therapists worldwide. For additional relaxation, a massage with Lavender Body Oil after a hectic day will soothe the body and senses and support a healthy night's sleep.

Tummy Massage

Care for your body and skin with a soothing Tummy Massage. A tummy massage with Baby Tummy Oil—for babies and adults, Pregnancy Body Oil—if pregnant or Arnica Massage Oil—for an everday soothing masage, helps to relax the body, stimulate the digestion and decrease the presence and formation of stretch marks. To massage the stomach area, lie on your back with a pillow under your head and knees or rest your calves on a chair to relax your abs and pelvis. Massage the Weleda Body Oil of your choice over your stomach area, clockwise with both hands, spiraling outward, with light pressure for at least five minutes. Breathe deeply and feel the calming and nourishing benefits of this massage. Complete the massage by sliding the palm of your hand down your left thigh to ease any digestive disturbances outward.

Detoxifying Cellulite Treatment

Tone and smooth the skin with Weleda Birch Cellulite Oil. This detoxifying treatment blends organic Birch Leaves, organic Rosemary Leaves and Ruskus (Buther's Broom), with nourishing plant oils to stimulate the circulation and elimination processes of the skin. Dermatological studies have shown that within 28 days of use, when applied twice per day, this oil provided a 22% improvement in skin smoothness and tightness. To further enhance this treatment, dry brush the buttocks and thighs with circular motions, upward toward the heart. Then, thoroughly massage the skin with Birch Cellulite Oil both morning and evening. A nutritious, balanced diet, along with an active lifestyle, is also essential to maintaining healthy beauty both inside and out.