Check out this amazing video of Jon Reyman. He visited with Rizzieri Aveda School students for an inspirational 2-day seminar. The video is shot by and edited by instructor, Michael Thoder. View the full blog at www.michaeltblog.com
You’ve heard about how stress is taking it’s toll on your blood pressure, but did you know it affects your looks as well? Fortunately, you can counteract the effects of stress with some simple lifestyle changes.
When you get stressed out, your body starts producing more of the hormone cortisol. High levels of cortisol can act like toxins and cause the sebaceous glands to go into overdrive, leading to inflammation, weight gain, free-radical formation and acne.vNews reporters have even begun to question if stress is turning President Barack Obama’s hair gray. Plus, there’s that cranky mood you just can seem to shake.
To combat stress internally and externally, try these steps:
• Get enough sleep. Aim for six to eight hours every night to help boost cell renewal. • Just breath. A few calming breaths will help to put things into perspective and trigger relaxation cues that you vitally need. • Fight off inflammation by eating a diet rich in antioxidants, especially brightly colored fruits and vegetables and heart-healthy fats like avocados, nuts and olive oil. • Opt for products that target stress-induced beauty issues, like anti-stress oils.
Maybe you haven’t rocked bangs since middle school because you think they’re just a little too juvenile. Well, one look at Nicole Richie’s new ’do should convince you that bangs can be supersexy.
First of all, bangs will cover any forehead lines you’ve been fighting to hide. If you let your bangs hang just lower than your eyebrows, you’ll achieve Nicole’s sexy look. Also, long bangs will draw attention to your eyes, so be sure to create a sultry eye. Try a simple smokey eye for maximum effect.
Bangs work well for those with long, thin faces, but can make women with shorter faces look too young, so be sure to consult with your hairstylist first.
To create a volumous bang, be sure to ask your stylist to layer them slightly so they don’t fall flat on your forehead—also avoid this look by bypassing the flat iron on your bangs. Instead, use a large round brush to blow dry them. You don’t want them to curl too far under, or else you’ll achieve that middle-school look you’ve been running away from for years.
Braids have blown up this year, but what keeps us coming back to the topic is their versatility. The simplest tweak can change the look of a braid from sassy to chic. Asymmetrical styles seem to be the common thread. If you’ve decided to tackle the look, here’s some inspiration to take you from the beach to the red carpet.
Side-swept French braid Easy beach look: part the hair off center and braid at the crown and angle back slightly. Pin with a bobby pin and leave the rest of the hair loose. This gives you a makeshift headband that keeps your bangs out of your face.
Easy up-do: Start with the same braid, off center, at the crown and continue braiding until you reach the back of the head or the nape of the neck. Then grab all the hair and twist into a loose bun. Pin as desired and you’ve just upgraded a simple braid to glamorous.
Fishtail braid Daytime do: The fishtail is pretty enough to be worn on it’s own. For a carefree look, you can part the hair to one side, leave the front layers loose and simply start a fishtail braid at the nape of the neck and let it drape over one shoulder.
Nighttime do: Fishtails add texture and interest to any style, and we’ve seen some interesting ways to add it. One we like right now is using a separate fishtail braid done on one side of the head as an accent to wrap on top of a mess bun, like Alicia Keys, pictured.
Shopping for anti-aging beauty products can be overwhelming and confusing. Let us take some of the guesswork out by identifying the most potent ingredients in the fight against fine lines and wrinkles.
1. Niacin. Niacin, otherwise known as vitamin B3, promotes cell turnover while it repairs sun damage and protects from further assault. These products will protect against the sun’s rays and supply the skin with vitamin B3 to replenish skin’s moisture barrier.
2. Vitamin A. This powerful vitamin is essential for proper cell function and not only fights off wrinkles, but will reduce oil and the size of the sebaceous glands that lead to acne. Not everyone can tolerate taking vitamin A orally, but a topical application will work well, due to its ability to turn over cells.
3. Retinol. This is a type of vitamin A, and a go-to ingredient often used in products for its collagen-boosting properties.
4. Peptides. These amino acids are proven to speed healing and restore collagen, which helps smooth the skin and ease wrinkles.
5. Hyaluronic acid. This powerful, naturally occurring molecule is found in abundance in young skin. As we age, it diminishes. Plastic surgeons often opt for a hyaluronic acid-based filler to restore facial volume.
6. Marine botanicals. Manufacturers of wrinkle-reducing creams and serums turn to plants from the sea for their ultra-hydrating effects on human skin.
7. Glycation fighter. Sugar is not only bad for your waistline, it also causes inflammation and prematurely wrinkles skin. Glycation occurs when oxidized glucose covers the surface of proteins in the body and makes them work less effectively. When this happens to collagen, wrinkles and aging skin emerge.
8. Antioxidants. Inflammation caused by bad choices (like smoking) and environmental stress (like pollution) can lead to premature aging that often results in wrinkles. Antioxidants can repair and protect against the damage inflammation causes, inside and out.
9. Infrared light. Exposing the skin to warm infrared light is believed to engage the fibroblast cells that, in turn, boost collagen and elastic production. The result? Smoother skin, smaller pores, fewer fine lines and better overall tone within a few weeks.
10. Glycolic acid. You may have heard of this when speaking to your plastic surgeon about a chemical peel, but it’s also found in many products. This acid easily absorbs into the skin, making it ideal for topical application. Not only does it exfoliate away fine lines and discoloration, but it also fights acne.
Exercise does every body good, and maybe even more so for breast cancer survivors. According to experts, regular physical activity provides survivors with all kinds of benefits on the body and mind, such as reduced fatigue and improved mood. The American Council on Exercise offers the following tips for breast cancer survivors looking to start a regular exercise regimen (once your doctor has cleared you for physical activity).
• Choose activities that involve all the major muscle groups (lower and upper body) two or three times per week. • Stretch major muscle groups when engaging in aerobic and strength-training exercises to improve flexibility. • Before considering upper-body exercises, women who have had surgery should allow time to heal properly. • Exercise should be avoided when experiencing extreme fatigue or pain. • During chemotherapy, set short-term goals to maintain motivation. Also keep in mind that nausea may result in loss of appetite and lower energy levels.? • Women undergoing radiation therapy should be sure to select comfortable clothing to avoid irritating any skin rashes or burns. Pools should also be avoided at this time. • Women receiving hormone treatment should drink plenty of water and avoid activities that increase the potential for falls, due to increased risk for broken bones.
If you’re interested in establishing an exercise program better suited for your own specific needs, find a personal trainer who specializes in training cancer survivors.
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New Jersey Cosmetology School – Helping our clients look their best will get just a bit easier in November! Rizzieri New Jersey Cosmetology School is happy to spread the word of AVEDA’s soon-to-be-released iPhone app, “AVEDA My Style.” This fashionable iPhone app will be jam-packed with tools to help us educate and collaborate with you as well as serving as a useful resource for everything AVEDA.
The AVEDA “My Style” iPhone app will include:
Instant product recommendations
Answers to beauty questions.
Hairstyle gallery – Submit photos and search styles – Save your looks!
Share looks with live chat for hairstylists and guests.
Hair advisor – Hairstyle and regimen advice on the go.
Videos – Product demonstrations, How-to styling and AVEDA behind the scenes.
Rizzieri New Jersey Cosmetology School is thrilled at the opportunity to move our guest experience into the 21st century and be one of the first to utilize mobile technology as a resource and salon tool.
Not sure if you need a vitamin D supplement? It may all depend on the fairness of your complexion. People with very pale skin may be unable to take in enough sun to produce the necessary amount of vitamin D that the body needs, without getting a sunburn, according to new research.
In the study of about 12,000 people, 730 of them had below-average vitamin D levels. Those with pale skin showed even lower levels. The report, published in Cancer Causes and Control, notes that those with fair-skin are not the only ones possibly in need of supplemental vitamin D. Melanoma patients make the the list as well.
“Fair-skinned individuals who burn easily are not able to make enough vitamin D from sunlight and so may need to take vitamin D supplements,” said Professor Julia Newton-Bishop, lead author of the study based in the Cancer Research UK Centre at the University of Leeds. “This should be considered for fair-skinned people living in a mild climate…and melanoma patients in particular.”
Low levels of vitamin D may be associated with a higher risk of heart disease and lower survival from breast cancer. If you’re not sure about your own vitamin D levels, the researchers recommend visiting your doctor for a test.
