Christopher Stephens Beauty Blog

Summer Defense With Dermalogica!

Summer is almost here and with it those potent UV rays that promote premature aging and skin cancer. And unless you live under a rock you must know that one of the main factors in preventing aging of the skin is wearing sun block! And Dermalogica Daylight Defense known worldwide as the "professionals' choice," can keep you protected while you squeeze in all of those precious summer moments. It is formulated especially for the delicate skin on your face.

Puffy, swollen eyes?

Jacquie, an extremely funny client of ours was back in our salon today. Last time she was in she was complaining about her puffy eyes and had asked me what could she do about them. My suggestion was Complexe Eye Beaute Treatment which is this wonderful concentration of botanical extracts, that smoothes and reduces puffy & swollen eyes. Well apparently Jacquie took my advice, because she couldn't stop thanking me enough. She said, and I quote, "That stuff is really good. You know I was about to look for a doctor to "surgically" vacuum around my eyes, but now I don't have to." Well, I'm sure she was joking (at least about the doctor and vacuuming part) but I have to say the puffiness around her eyes was definitely reduced and what a difference it made in her appearance.

Never forget sunscreen!

Boy, what a great Memorial Day weekend! Fun in the sun, dinner with a sinner and all the rest (well, maybe not dinner with a sinner, but you get my point). Hopefully you had a great weekend too, and with no regrets as I have. I went rushing out to enjoy the great outdoors and forgot my own advice, "ALWAYS use sunscreen products for your skin and suncare products for your hair." I forgot both and spent Tuesday nursing a sunburn and feeling as if my hair had been stuck in a toaster. Never again!

Pamper your feet with OPI Pedicure!

With spring here and summer just around the corner, and you're thinking about joining Hollywood's hippest and hottest and stepping out in gladiator-style sandals - the cool girl's must-have - how about adding that little extra "sparkle" to your feet by pampering them with OPI Pedicure- nature's most soothing and effective products for soft silky feet. So go ahead and enjoy those cool casual summer strolls. Your pampered feet will thank you every step of the way.

Facial Exercises - Looking Younger The Natural Way

Having a vibrant youthful appearance is what we all want, but after a certain stage (or is that age?) in our life keeping that look can be a bit daunting, but so what. It's never too late to take care of our health and appearance--whether we're 30 or 60. The following facial exercises used together with anti-aging skin care treatments can be a definite win-win proposition!

A Simple Five Minute Technique For Brushing Your Skin:

Want a quick five minute technique for brushing your skin? Okay, here's what you do: Remove all of your clothing and sit in a comfortable position. Begin by brushing the sole of one of your feet and brush upwards. Move further along towards your ankle and lower leg. Then do the same on the other foot, ankle and leg.

"Absolutely Must Do's" Of Great Hair Care!

We are all obviously concerned about the appearance of our hair and we work really hard to keep it looking beautiful, healthy and stylish. But a big problem is that while many of us buy the right products for our hair, we sometimes forget to follow some basic hair care regimens that will guarantee the health and beauty of our hair. Following are a few "Absolutely Must Do's" Of Great Hair Care!

Look younger

A recent study suggests that woman's hands look younger when she wears rings and nail polish. Also many women forget that their hands often show their age before their face does. So try the following.

• Apply sunscreen to your hands every day. Remember that when you're outside during the day your hands are constantly exposed to the sun (unless you're wearing gloves). So be sure to use a sun block with SPF of at least 15.

• As for the nail polish, avoid colors like dark blue, deep burgundy or taupe, which can make your hands look older. In a recent Allure magazine article they suggest, "Picking a color that will make your hands look younger, such as bright reds which look great on short, rounded nails, but make sure to choose an orange-y red and not a bluish red (the blue makes veins in your hands look worse)." They say you can't go wrong with a low-key, soft pink. We like Princess Charming - Your Royal Shyness (a shy beige-pink with royal presence.)