Pure Salon Spa & Boutique
Beauty Tips
Winter is brutal on our hair. While gusting winds and frigid temps outside whip our tresses into a flyaway mess, the desert-like conditions inside our home and office do even more harm. "It's indoor heating that really dries out the hair and weakens the hair cuticle.
Stop this vicious — and hugely unflattering — cycle with some changes in the products you choose and how you use them. Let our Stylists help you choose what would be best for your hair.
WINTER HAIR
The saying “laughter is the best medicine” actually has some medical validity. Studies show that our emotions can have positive and negative consequences on our bodies, and affect the appearance of our skin. “I always say that life is in your head,” says Doris Day, MD, a clinical assistant professor of dermatology at New York University Medical School and author of Forget the Facelift. “Meaning, your moods and outlook have the greatest impact on how you look, and how others perceive you.”
Find out how your feelings leave their mark on your skin.
SMILE FOR GOOD SKIN
MOISTURIZE THE NAIL BED AND CUTICLE
While there is little in the way of medical data showing that moisturizing the nail bed will help nails grow, it can make cuticles look better and help protect nails from breaking due to a lack of moisture. If your nails are prone to breakage, it could mean they need moisture – and putting oil around the cuticle helps moisturize the entire nail, which will reduce the incidence of chipping, cracking, and splitting.