Christopher Stephens Beauty Blog

Argan Oil

This is the must have ingredient that's suddenly in everything! The oil is derived from argan tree nuts. It contains vitamin E, witch is a natural conditioner and antioxidants. From an oil moisturizing stick for dry spots, to skin smoothing cream for wrinkles, repairing shampoo and conditioner, and curl cream, Argon oil is taking over. It is an amazing little oil, we actually have an argan oil shampoo and conditioner on our back bar right now. We love it. So be on the lookout for products containing the ingredient.

Healthy Hair Routine

Take care of your hair. Wash your hair about 4-7 times a week - it varies how much you should wash your hair depending on your hair type. Wash it with shampoo that is appropriate for your hair.

•    Rinse the shampoo out with lukewarm water, or, if you are tough enough, you can rinse it with cold water (the cold water will give your hair an extra shine). After you wash your hair, you should condition it, but maybe not every time if your hair gets oily easily.
•    Make sure to get a haircut about every two months to avoid split ends. If you have frizzy hair, find a good anti-frizz spray at a local salon.  
•    Comb (with a wide tooth comb) and style your hair, but avoid straightening it too much, and use heat protecting sprays and oils that protect your hair from heat damage if you straighten/curl your hair daily. Beachy waves are a good alternate to straight hair; you can pick up a good mousse that is especially for waves. Try out different styles, and pick the one that makes you look the best. 
• As an extra treat, you can apply a mask to your hair. Apply the hair mask about once a week, leave it for about 15 minutes and rinse it out with cool water. After this you can dry and style it the way you want.

Bold Brows Equal Stunning!

Megan Fox really does this look well. By making her brows start and stop at just the perfect spots make her eyes pierce right through you. Playing up your brows does wonders for the rest of your features. Filling in your brow line isn't just for blonde or light brown brows. Even if you have black eyebrows filling them in, stretching the length of them, just making them more perfect can give you a really sexy look. Don't go to far though. You want to use a shadow that matches your natural brow color and start with light strokes using an angled eye liner brush. Don't use pencils, they can leave to harsh of a line which will look unnatural.

The Key To Soft Hair

HOW TO GET THE SOFTEST,MOST TOUCHABLE, HAIR ...... The key is to use a serum on the hair that has a silky finish rather than a greasier finish.

Pump a few squirts into the palm of your hands and rub palms together like lotion to ensure that you disperse the product evenly throughout the hair.

Apply to fully dried tresses. This trick delivers amazing results that last all day.

I promise your hair will be sooooo touchable your man won't be able to keep his hands out of it. 

Try Kenra's silkening gloss.

Your Skin Will Love You For It!

Immediately after using an exfoliator on your skin, it will glow and feel smooth and soft. That's because you have buffed away the thin layer of dead skin cells that accumulates throughout the day.

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Immediately after using an exfoliator on your skin, it will glow and feel smooth and soft. That's because you have buffed away the thin layer of dead skin cells that accumulates throughout the day.

Read more: http://beauty.suite101.com/article.cfm/exfoliation_101#ixzz0RwdKPiRL

Immediately after using an exfoliator on your skin, it will glow and feel smooth and soft. That's because you have buffed away the thin layer of dead skin cells that accumulates throughout the day.

Read more: http://beauty.suite101.com/article.cfm/exfoliation_101#ixzz0RwdKPiRL

Everyone wants softer younger looking skin. I know the best way to get it without spending a fortune or using harsh chemicals. Exfoliate. Really, it is that simple. The benefits are endless and can be immediate.By gently exfoliating you get rid of the thin layer of dead skin cells that accumulate throughout you day. Doing this keeps the skin cells, dirt, and oils from clogging pores which could lead to or be causing acne. Buffing away these acne culprits can also help reduce or prevent the appearance of fine lines. Ultimately, leaving skin glowing and feeling smooth.

mesh body exfoliates available at just4beauty.com

Number One Female Celeb To Be Inspired By.

Recently a new list for 2009 was created. This vivacious women was named number one of "50 hottest women celebrities to be inspired by".Eva Mendes is Latin lovely-ness! She’s not only gorgeous but also an extremely talented, actress/model! Eva’s curvaceous, she has a uniquely stunning face and she’s single! Not that being married would have taken away any of her sex appeal, but somehow the “unattainable” factor makes her way hotter…hot enough to be the number one celebrity to be intimidated and inspired by! Eva is a beautiful women, confidant, successful, and independent. She is definitely what all women should aspire to be.

What do you think?

To Blow Dry or Not to Blow Dry...

Today we had a new client come into the salon and during the course of his visit she made it very clear that she thought that blow-drying is a waste of electricity and is the quickest way of damaging the hair. Well, I thought, now there's an opinion. And actually it is just a matter of preference.

Sexy Hair Concepts & Celebrities!

Did you know that Nicole Kidman, Britney Spears, Cher, and Sex and the City's Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Catrall keep their hair looking and feeling glorious with Sexy Hair Concepts? Yep! That's right. It seems that soy-based hair products are a favourite of celebrities and stylists alike.

And this Halloween you can put a little beautyfying scary into your locks with PUMPKIN by Healthy Sexy Hair. As a natural hair therapy, Pumpkin enzymes contain Beta Carotene and Vitamins which combat oxidation and free-radical damage, a combination of Pumpkin enzymes and soy protein provide the highest source of antioxidants to care for your hair.

And this Halloween you can put a little beautyfying scary into your locks with PUMPKIN by Healthy Sexy Hair. As a natural hair therapy, Pumpkin enzymes contain Beta Carotene and Vitamins which combat oxidation and free-radical damage, a combination of Pumpkin enzymes and soy protein provide the highest source of antioxidants to care for your hair.

Disguise that ugly Grey with between touch-ups...

Disguise those unsightly grey's between touch-ups with GreyFree Root Touch Up Mascara. Use on roots, hairlines, eyelashes, eyebrows, mustaches, beards and even side-burns. And best of all it is water resistant.  Available in 8 shades at Christopher Stephens Salon and Spa or on-line.

OOH! I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY!

(with somebody who loves me!) Whitney Houston is making her long awaited come back, and looks beautiful as ever. This week she did a revealing series of interviews with Oprah Whinfrey. In the interview she speaks candidly about everything. she touched on her life with Bobby Brown, the drug use, and life as a celebrity. Whitney Houston has been around for a long time and idolized by many. It looks like she's on her way back into the spotlight with all her secrets out of the closet. We love her for this, it shows vulnerability, she is letting us know fame success and money don't make you any less human.

Whitney wore a soft bob haircut during her interview sessions. Her color is a warm brown with some honey golden highlights. This color is gorgeous, warm brunettes are really big this season. For blondes this Fall taking you color one shade darker really adds depth but still allows you to be a blonde.