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Beauty Care Choices CEO Jennifer Coy is meeting with Enjoy Professional Haircare Presidents and Co-Founder Patrick Dockry. The passion behind Enjoy Professional Haircare is a huge drive behind this amazing brand. The products are formulated to work at the salon standard while still keeping your health and wellness in mind. The Enjoy Holistic Line is formulated to be hypoallergenic and free from anything that could possibly cause a reaction on the skin. All Enjoy products are Gluten free, paraben free, sulfate free, soy free and no artificial colors.

Amy Mallen, Jane Iredale's educator shares how Jane Iredale Cosmetics and skincare products and supplements take good care of your skin with Jennifer Coy, Beauty Care Choices CEO. Learn tips to the "five-minute face". Amy demonstrates for all of us. Jane Iredale is the "Skin Care Make-up". Included is only high performance, clean beauty. What's not in the ingredient list is gluten, parabens, soy or fragrance. It's vegan only, clean before it was cool! Tune in at these key times to learn about each product individually! 20:00 All about Jane Supplements . 26:00 Beauty Prep! All about Janes Beauty Prep line and how to use them! . 40:41 The start of your perfect 5-minute face . 41:07 Pure & Simple Makeup Kit . 44:41 GreatShape Eyebrow Kit . 47:25 PureBrow Gel . 48:59 Pure Basics Eye Shadow Kit . 52:00 All about Jane Iredales Mascaras . 56:13 Powder-Me SPF 30 Dry Sun Screen Stick .

What is a Facial Toner? A facial toner is a water-like product that delivers a quick boost of hydration to your skin, helps to remove dead skin cells, and get rid of impurities off the surface of your skin. Back in the day, they used to make facial toners with high concentrations of alcohol, which caused the skin to dry up, but nowadays toners are formulated with astringent properties and some are even alcohol-free to make it suitable for many different skin types. When Should You Use Facial Toner? You should always use a facial toner after cleansing. You can do it once a day after you cleanse and exfoliate the skin. Applying it after you exfoliate allows the skin to be clear from any dirt, grime, and make-up to allow the skin-benefiting ingredients to set into the skin. How Should You Apply It? You can do this one of three ways. You can gently spritz some in your hands and pat down on your face. You can spray some on a cotton pad and swipe on your face. You can even just directly spritz a mist of it on your face. How Do I Find the Right Facial Toner for my Skin Type? For those with large pores, try using a facial toner formulated with glycolic acid. Glycolic acid removes dead skin cells that accumulate around the pores making the pores look bigger than what they really are. . For those with dull skin, try using a facial toner with natural exfoliants like lactic acid or papaya extracts. These ingredients work great in brightening the skin for a natural glow and shine. Avoid facial toners with any alcohol as this will dry the skin and dull it out even more. . For those with sensitive skin, try using a facial toner enriched with skin-calming botanicals. These calming botanicals relieve the skin and deeply hydrate it for an all day glow. . For those with oily skin/acne-prone, try using a salicylic acid-based toner. This ingredient helps to remove excess oil without stripping your skin of essential moisture.

There's nothing quite like a great haircut. That feeling when you can't stop catching a glimpse of yourself in the mirror or running your hands through your new layers is priceless. Unfortunately, a bad hairstyle can cut through all that confidence and leave you looking older than you are. The good news is that it's pretty easy to update your look without a lot of time or money. Cat Lady Long. All women can rock long hair to a point. That being said, crazy long hair will always age you. Too long always ages a woman. Once your hair has passed your ribs, it's officially making you look older. If you love the long look, go for it! Just make sure your haircut doesn't go shorter in the front and longer in the back. In general, shorter in the front, longer in the back (unless you're going for a rocker mullet) tends to look dated. Keep everything pretty square or a bit longer in the front for shorter hairstyles. You can still have long hair, just add some layers that softly frame the face. The Wrong Length. If hair is thinning, going shorter is an option. If you've had long hair your entire life, it might be time to update to a lob. Whatever you do, make sure your haircut has layers and depth. The classic hairstyle that makes a woman look older and dowdy is the cut where everything is the same length all over, a few inches long. Then set with a small curling iron all over. Not cute or modern. The Same Style for a Decade (or longer). It's important to evolve"”everything usually comes back around, but with a modern twist. The Wrong Color. Going too dark can add years to your look. Your hair color should complement your skin tone. If you have fair skin, then jet black isn't the best choice, and it's always a good idea to have more than one color to add depth and dimension. No matter your hair color, if you go up a shade or two, then it'll give the appearance of looking more youthful, but the placement of highlights is key. Have your hairstylist frame your face to brighten your complexion. Stick with softer colors, like golden blondes and gorgeous reds. The darker colors can be too severe and instantly add years to your face. In addition to making you look older, dark colors show gray or white roots much faster than a more subtle color. By blending the color with highlights or a demi-permanent color, the color with grow out much better than a solid line and achieving a more natural look. A soft, face-framing style would take years off! Too Much Volume. While a little volume can be beautiful, going overboard will only age you. Because our hair tends to thin as we age, many of us worry about it looking too flat. Talk to your stylist about a great volumizing shampoo or flattering layers. Too often, a mature client thinks she must have height. Teased up hair can make anyone look older. Volume is different and can look modern and elegant. The Wrong Shampoo. Your shampoo affects your hairstyle, and it may be making you look older. Shampoos for "normal hair types" are not the best option as you age. You have to have the right tools and products for gorgeous hair. Grey and aging hair has unique characteristics that require a mask once a week, color protecting shampoo, thermal protectant, and more effort in the fight against frizz. Keep It Healthy. Damaged hair always looks older than it is, leaving you looking older than you are. It's important to keep up your natural sheen by taking good care of your locks. If you're noticing a lot of split ends, then it's time to go to the salon for a cut. Beware of Helmet Head. As we age, our hair thins, so it's tempting to whip out the hairspray and give yourself some serious volume. The problem is that too much hairspray gives you that stiff 80s look, so not youthful. We all want to avoid it, yet this super stiff hairstyle, popularized by news anchors in the 1980s, a stiff hairstyle will always make you look years older. Try using more versatile products that still let the hair move. If you're stuck in a windstorm and your hair doesn't move, then it's time to move away from the hairspray. Avoid Slicked Back Styles. Rock your true hair texture and look without trying to pull it back into tight knots. This only makes you look older. While hair that's loosely pulled back can be very flattering, tightly pulled buns and pony tails tend to put any wrinkles or imperfections front and center. As we age, it's best to work with your hair stylist to find a haircut and style that frames your face and plays up your best features.

Want to add a little pizazz to your hair without a big commitment or expensive maintenance? Temporary or Semi-Permanent Hair Color is your solution! You can just enhance your actual color, create a little peek-a-boo fun, or go wild. Decide what type of formula you need, then-Ready, Set, Go ! Temporary Hair Color:. These products are truly temporary, and are usually sold as color rinses. They're used most often to cover or mask gray hair, or to add a subtle (or even a bold) tone to your natural color. Temporary color sits on the outside of the cuticle and adds color to the surface of the hair. Temporary hair color won't take you from a darker shade to a lighter shade, but it can add some depth and richness to lighter hair. Temporary colors rarely last beyond your next shampoo. It can be found in a variety of products: Rinses which add color to the hair and are styled dry. Color mousses which add subtle color tones. Hair mascara for dramatic effects. Spray on colors for controlled application. Color-tinted shampoos and conditioners to add depth and longevity to colored hair. Semi-Permanent Hair Color:. Semi-permanent color is designed to deposit color onto the hair only and has no lightening effect. The formula includes an activator that develops the color and helps to raise the cuticle of the hair shaft so that the color can be deposited there. Semi-permanent color doesn't penetrate into the cortex of the hair, but it will usually last from six to eight weeks (4-12 shampoos), gradually washing out with each shampoo. Semi-permanent hair color can be used to deposit color over blonde or lightened hair; to blend (but not cover) grey; to refresh faded hair color; to correct hair color that has gone off-tone (turned brassy or ashy, for example) and to blend highlights with base hair color. A clear semi-permanent can also add shine and restore the luster of dull, damaged hair. Semi-permanent color may also be found in shampoos, conditioners, and masks that can be used to maintain the tone of hair between salon visits.

Shampooing is routine like brushing teeth or cutting nails. Maybe it's time to put some thought into your hair washing routine and use some washing hair tips to take advantage of the many good things you can do for your hair. Here's a how-to shampoo guide for the best way to shampoo your hair. Step-by-Step Guide to Properly Shampoo Your Hair. Step 1: Prep your hair by combing residual styling products out of your hair. Step 2: Choose the Right Shampoo. See whether you're using the proper shampoo for your hair type. Is your hair fine, dry, oily or did you see some dandruff flakes lately? Does it need extra volume or frizz taming? There are so many good shampoo formulas and one type does not fit all. If you've been just buying the same shampoo year-after-year, maybe it's time to re-think it. Step 3: Water (Part 1) Dampen your hair with lukewarm water. Step 4: Use about half inch wide dollop of shampoo (about the volume of a hazelnut should be enough for short to medium long hair. For long hair, adjust this amount accordingly. Distribute the shampoo through your hair. Step 5: Shampooing"“ getting down to how to shampoo hair "“foam up the dollop of shampoo with a little water before massaging it through your hair and over the scalp with circulating movements. Be sure not to scratch your scalp with your fingernails which can lead to infection. Step 6: Water (Part 2) Completely rinse the shampoo out of your hair using clear water. It is important to thoroughly rinse out all shampoo. Squeeze the hair with your hands during the rinse. Tip: A good hair washing tip is complete when your hair feels "squeaky" clean. Step 7: Water (Part 3) Finally, rinse your hair and scalp with cool water. Washing hair in cold water feels exhilarating and stimulates the blood circulation. Step 8: Remember, wet hair is very sensitive and you should therefore abstain from toweling or rubbing it dry. Instead, simply press a towel on your hair. The towel will absorb excess water without moving it back and forth and damaging your hair in the process.

Some of us love to get haircuts; others are shy of the shears, usually because of fears, like facing a dramatic change in appearance or using excessive length as a security blanket. But we all need to get hair cuts to maintain healthy-looking and strong strands. Frequent trims or mini trims combat breakage, as well as refresh the style. Plus, a change every now and then is a great way to perk yourself up, feel revitalized, and put a spring in your step. So read on...you may find yourself in one of the 7 signs! Sign 1: When you brush your hair you "shed." Do you look like you live in a house with a pet after you brush your hair? Those little bits coming off are breakage and are a sign that the split ends are traveling up the hair shaft. Time for a trim! Sign 2: Your hair is starting to look like a V in the back. A distinct V shape in the back is due to old hair thinning out. Have your hair cut. Reestablish the base line! Sign 3: You can't get your ends to blow-dry nicely anymore. No matter what you do, you can't get your ends to turn under or out, they just hang there. They are dead. Cut them off! Sign 4: Does your hair tangle easily? Stronger tresses don't tangle as easily as thinned out ends do. If you brush your hair and five minutes later it's tangled, it's time to refresh the cut. Make it tangle-free and brush-able, please! Sign 5: You're wondering when was the last time somebody complimented your hairstyle when you come across a picture of the cutest-ever cut on your favorite celebrity. It's a sign. It's two signs. Go for it! Sign 6: It's a fresh start! Changing your hair can change how you look and feel about yourself, and how others perceive you. A hair cut is the easiest way to mark a fresh start in your life. Sign 7: It takes you 30 minutes or more to get your current do looking great and while that was fine and dandy when all you had to worry about was how hot you looked for a date, now that you're a working woman, maybe you need a cut that is still cool and stylish, yet comes with effortless low maintenance.

Even the best hair can have a flat, tired day, but when tired limp hair becomes the norm, it's time to get serious. Fortunately, there are hair care products out there that will help you achieve the desired fullness, volume, and lift your perfect style needs. Step 1: Begin by using a good shampoo and conditioner formulated specifically for volumizing. Then use a root lifter to style your hair. Did you know? Most hair root lift products are sold as sprays or in a mousse format. Their primary ingredient is polyvinylpyrrolidone/vinyl acetate (VP/VA) copolymer. This ingredient works by keeping the hair from absorbing moisture which would weigh it down. When the root lifter is applied to the hair at the scalp, it expands the hairs, making it appear as if you have more hair. Step 2: Always apply root lifter to wet hair and style immediately. Most complaints about root lifter are that it makes hair sticky or unmanageable. This usually happens when hair is not styled right away. Applied root lifter requires immediate attention. Step 3: Spray or apply mousse to roots of hair in small sections. Depending on your style, you may want to add just to the crown or to all roots. Step 4: Blow dry hair using a round brush and a dryer with a diffuser, lifting hair and focusing the air at the root level. Tip: if you want even more lift, try using a crimping iron underneath sections of your hair just at the root level once your hair is dry. Clip top hair in place, take a small section of the underneath hair and apply the crimping iron as close to the roots as possible. Hold for a few second and release. Finish styling your hair.

Thinking of going from brunette to blonde? Before you do, here are some tips to help you decide. After all, brunette is beautiful. So, you want to consider carefully before taking the step. Is blonde complementary to your eye color and skin tone? The truest test is looking at childhood photos to see if you had any natural blonde in your hair when you were young"”but if you didn't, that doesn't mean you can't try it now. Ultimately, you're looking for a shade that will complement your coloring, keeping in mind that non-brassy, ashier blondes complement cool skin tones, while golden shades work better on warmer ones. It's also worth noting that blonde can have an especially washed-out effect on yellow undertones. Tip 1: Can you dedicate time and money to multiple appointments and at-home treatments? Simply put: a transformation isn't going to happen overnight. Natural looking blonde hair may take several steps: "‹going from "‹sombré "‹to babylights to a whole head of highlights to the whole head. Furthermore, ensuring your hair is healthy enough to keep going lighter and lighter is another task in and of itself. Not to mention,"‹ you need lots of moisturizing treatments in-between each service to help maintain healthy hair. Hair masks are a non-negotiable part of the process. Tip 2: Is your hair in healthy shape? Coloring damaged hair is about much more than just split ends or straw-like strands, it can affect the color itself and how it is absorbed in the hair. As a rule of thumb, you should always proceed with caution, but if your hair is in particularly bad shape (color, sun, or heat damage), perhaps wait until it's in better health to begin a blonde transformation. Tip 3: Are you willing to cut down on hot tools? If we can't pry a 1-inch curling iron from your dead, cold hands, you're not the best candidate for a drastic color change. Because your hair is inherently suffering damage from going lighter, you're going to need to cut back on hot styling tools as they cause internal damage that weakens the protein cross-links. To use them wisely, keep them on lower temperature settings and always use a heat protectant to minimize damage and keep your color looking fresh. Tip 4: Are you prepared to also change some or all of your cosmetics? The big change will also affect how your skin tone appears and the color for your eyebrows, cheeks, and lips.

Less than 2% of the world's population is a natural redhead! That's why it is so attention grabbing. So, if you want some of that spotlight and are thinking of going red, let us give you some tips. Before we talk about some red hair care tips, let's learn a little about color pigments. In the final run, the mixture of only two pigment groups determines the color of our hair, namely eumelanin and pheomelanin. Only a minimal amount of the small pheomelanin molecule will cause the red tinge. Quite a bit of this small pigment is however necessary for a gorgeous flaming red head. In case you or your hair stylist has created the red coloring of your hair, you'll know that keeping red hair vibrant is a struggle. The red color will readily disappear and even slowly leach out when you merely rinse your hair with water. Born redheads certainly know how light will quickly bleach their hair color. This is due to the fact that pheomelanin is degraded faster in the presence of UV light. Mere hair care and protection will not preserve the copper red color. It takes active care and knowledge of how to maintain red hair to keep the red hair color brilliant. Red pigments are light-sensitive, especially those that come in a bottle. Both natural and other redheads should stay out of the midday sun, use hair care products that are made for red hair and that protect against UV rays. If your hair is dyed red, you should not go in a swimming pool for at least two weeks after dyeing your hair because chlorinated water is much harder on those red pigments. As your hair starts to fade, you should use a red color rinse. It will help maintain the brilliance. Products like Celeb Luxury Colorwash or Tressa Watercolors are perfect for this. Use an intensive mask/treatment on your hair weekly. Using a conditioner on red hair is not enough. Intensive treatments contain ingredients that penetrate the hair and can fill out gaps in the hair cuticle. This keeps the red pigments in the hair for a longer time. Matrix Total Results Color Obsessed is great for this. Now, what shade of red to choose? Fair, cool skin tones look best with a ginger or cinnamon shade of red. Make sure to balance the copper and gold and avoid any orange tones. They are too abrasive. . Fair to medium neutral skin tones will love the classic auburn with touches of warm toffee. Brunettes will find this a great way to transition to this warm color. . Medium neutral skin tones will look best with pink-red shades. You can warm up your blonde with a metallic red. Apricot shades really flatter the pink undertones in your skin. . Medium to deeper skin tones really rock the fire engine and scarlet reds. The cooler red shades are flattering to skin with yellow undertones.