Water It helps the body move nutrients and oxygen through blood and lymph and carry away debris and waste. - TheTotalBodyStore.com

On average, each person's head carries about 100,000 hair follicles. Some people have as many as 150,000. - AHairLossSolution.com

On a baby's head, there are about 1,100 follicles per square centimeter. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Beauty Quote of the Month

Joy is the best makeup.

Anne Lamott

Proverbs 16:33

We make our own decisions, but the LORD alone determines what happens.

Hair Growth Tips

Be patient and squash the urge to get a full cut. This is a great opportunity to discover what length looks best on you.

Try out some new hairstyles. Take a cue from celebrities and enjoy diversity.

Invest in some hair accessories such as head-bands, barrettes, bobby pins, hair sticks, and ties. Use these to pin back awkward areas or wear a full-fledged bun or pony-tail.

When growing bangs out, you can pin them back or swoop them to the side.

If your hair is thick, ask your stylist to use thinning scissors to keep your hair more manageable.

Longer hair requires more time to maintain and style. Be sure to rinse out all of your shampoo and condition it properly.

There is no magic pill for hair growth but taking a multi-vitamin, eating healthy foods, and getting your beauty sleep is beneficial to both your hair and skin.

Avoid brushes and use only a wide-toothed comb on wet hair to avoid frizz and split ends.

If you really can't wait, go to the salon and have a professional add some hair extensions. Keep in mind that this is not a permanent fix and can damage your hair over time. Better yet, buy some inexpensive, clip-on extensions and pony tails. These can be found at beauty supply stores and drug stores

By Janice Bird - JaniceBird.com

Beauty Quote of the Month

In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they're still beautiful.

- Alice Walker

Proverbs 16:24

Kind words are like honey--they cheer you up and make you feel strong.

Painting & Decorating Fingernails

Be creative when you give yourself manicures! Add wild colors, decals and stickers specifically designed for your fingernails. 

First, you will need a good surface to work with.

- To avoid air bubbles in your polish, do not shake the bottle.
Roll it gently in the palm of your hands before applying.

- Apply your fingernail polish in three strokes, one in the middle and one on each side, taking special care to avoid your skin and cuticles.

- If you are in a hurry, or plan to redo your nails soon, apply only two coats of polish. Allow the first coat to dry before adding the second coat.

- For longer staying polish, apply one base coat, two coats of polish, and finish it off with a top coat to prevent chipping.

- Metallic nail polishes stay on much longer without chipping, but they are much harder to remove.

- Apply the polish to the edge, underneath the tip of the nail to reinforce the area.

- When you are finished, clean up any additional polish on your skin and cuticles with a cotton swab dipped in nail polish remover.

- Let your nails dry completely for about 30 minutes before doing anything, and do not go to bed with wet polish.

- If your favorite polish is getting old and thick, add a bit of polish thinner or remover to revive it.

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Beauty Quote of the Month

Beauty is eternity gazing at itself in a mirror.

Kahlil Gibran

Proverbs 27:23-24

You should take good care of your sheep and goats, because wealth and honor don't last forever.

Hair Loss: Medicinal Side Effects

There are medicines that have side effects and causes hair loss. Prolonged intake of these medicine might cause baldness. For example chemotherapy causes hair loss as the skin and the hair remains exposed to strong ray used to kill the harmful cancer cells. During pregnancy, also most of the women suffer from massive hair loss. This is because the body experiences some hormonal changes that continues after child birth also. The use of birth control pill also contributes to hair loss as a side effects. If you are suffering from hair loss, you must act immediately by consulting a doctor.

By Janice Bird - JaniceBird.com

Beauty Quote of the Month

Beauty is how you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes. It is not something physical.

Sophia Loren

Proverbs 8:32

 

Pay attention, my children! Follow my advice, and you will be happy.

Are Your Cosmetics Making You Sick?

You have heard it a million times before...
Wash your hands!  This is the best way to avoid the worst of cold and flu season.  However, did you know that your make-up could harbor a host of bacteria?  I am sure you have heard or read about discarding your mascara after 3 months.
 

Mascara is very susceptible to infection causing bacteria, so it is important to replace it regularly, even if it has not dried up and you still have a lot left. However, you should also replace other cosmetics regularly.  Here is a list with a general time line of shelf life:
Mascara and other eye makeup: 3 months
Liquid Foundation: 3-6 months
Blush: 6 months
Facial cleansers & moisturizers: 6 months
Lipstick: 1 year
Nail Polish: 2 years
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Beauty Quote of the Month

Good nature will always supply the absence of beauty; but beauty cannot supply the absence of good nature.

Joseph Addison

Proverbs 3:13 - The Value of Wisdom

God blesses everyone who has wisdom and common sense.

Hair Loss: Stress Related Causes

Stress can cause hair loss. Excessive emotional or physical stress generally contributes in two types of hair loss. The first type is telogen effluvium and is very severe. In this type the growth of the hair is stopped and lies dormant that falls after a long gap of three months. The replacement process also takes equally more time that might range from six to nine months. The other type is called alopecia areata where the white blood attacks on the follicles of the hair. The hair falls within patches, usually. But sometimes it involves the entire scalp and in extreme cases body hair. Though the hair grows back. But it is important to start with hair loss treatment as quickly as possible.

By Janice Bird - JaniceBird.com

Beauty Quote of the Month

There is certainly no absolute standard of beauty. That precisely is what makes its pursuit so interesting.

John Kenneth Galbraith

Proverbs 12:15

Fools think they know what is best, but a sensible person listens to advice.

Choosing Fragrance and Perfume

Women often choose their fragrance according to their personality and chemistry without even realizing it. What appeals to them often reflects their personal self.

Fragrances smell different on everybody, so it is best not to test a scent on a friend. When shopping, stick to no more than three or four perfumes so you do not confuse them. A fragrance will smell different several minutes after you apply it, so give it some time before making any decisions.

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Beauty Quote of the Month

A thing of beauty is a joy forever.

John Keats

Proverbs 16:7

When we please the LORD, even our enemies make friends with us.

Happy Father's Day Message - Dedicated to my Daddy and all the Father's out there: http://tinyurl.com/Happy-Fathers-Day-2010 Please enjoy!

Long Hair Care: Don’t Overdo It With Heat

When you have long hair, you understand the time it takes to get it dry. Sure, a blow dryer may seem like the most obvious tool to use for this task. However, the amount of heat you need to dry long hair completely can damage your hair. Think about allowing your hair to air-dry for about 20 minutes after washing it. Then you can attack it with the hair dryer. It will cut down on your drying time and the amount of heat exposure your hair gets.

By Janice Bird - JaniceBird.com

Thank you family and friends for your prayers and support. We started a blog with updates about my daddy at www.bodysoulandspiritsalon.com

It is important that you choose a beauty salon based on your needs and requirements and not on blind faith. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Apply odorless castor oil with a cotton swab as an under eye treatment. Egg whites also firm and tighten skin. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Variations in hormone levels can cause hair loss. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Hair loss is common in women not tolerant of birth control pills or other hormonal contraception options. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

If a woman's hormones are not balanced, she can experience excessive hair loss. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Beauty Quote of the Month

People are like stained glass windows -- the true beauty can be seen only when there is light from within. The darker the night, the brighter the windows.

Elizabeth KublerRoss

Proverbs 2:6

All wisdom comes from the LORD, and so do common sense and understanding.

One simple thing we can do to keep our nails healthy, happy and gorgeous-looking is not to ignore them! - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Some causes of hair loss in women are linked to the thyroid, vitamin deficiency and diabetes. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Crown & Glory Radio Broadcast: "Summer Tips" http://tinyurl.com/Summer-Hair-Tips - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Often, women are born with genes making them susceptible to genetic hair loss associated with aging. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Aging is an additional reason for hair loss. Hair loss could also be hereditary - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Beautiful nails dramatically compliment a woman's entire look. It is important that we take care of them. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Women experience hair loss due to a hormone imbalance; childbirth, pregnancy, an undiagnosed disease or stress. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

For a heart-shaped face, let your hair grow and have it styled with layers that touch your cheekbones. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Crown & Glory Radio Broadcast: "Done Loose Your Eyebrows" http://tinyurl.com/LooseYourEyebrows - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Prayer Request for June's Father

Requesting Prayer

Over the past year, we have receive numerous requests for the FREE Prayer Book. With these requests, some of you have asked our intercessory team consisting of June Armstead, Opal Armstead (my mom), Debra Robinson, Barbara Starks, LaDonna Slade and Denise Johnson to pray for you and your family member's needs. Diligently bringing your precious petitions before The Father is a pleasure, as well as an honor.

Today, I have a prayer request for my father, James Armstead. He was transported to the hospital by ambulance yesterday morning (5/13/2010) due to heart complications and not breathing. Would you please keep my family in your prayers as we trust in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for my daddy's healing and complete recovery.
 

Due to this family emergency, The Pampering With A Purpose event on Sunday, May 23rd is postponed until further notice. I will also contact clients regarding upcoming appointments. 

Again, I thank you so much for your prayers.
 

June Armstead
Owner

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Much like the loss of testosterone in men, a loss of female hormones can cause hair loss in women. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

The medical name for hair loss is alopecia. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, peanut oil, or sesame oil helps reduce and prevent wrinkles from forming. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Hair loss is as a genetic factor affects men more than compared to women. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Use lip balm with a SPF to block the sun's rays from damaging your lips. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Home Manicure Tips

Properly groomed fingernails are not only attractive, they are practical. While maintaining your nails, keep in mind that with a great manicure, you are less likely to have to repair them later.

Painting your fingernails is an art and it's fun! This do-it- yourself fingernail guide is intended for those who don't have the time to visit a manicurist and wish to do it at home, or simply don't want to spend the money. Remember, your hands will show age before the rest of your body. Take care of them, keep them moisturized and well manicured -- and you can defy the experts.

Filing and Buffing Your Fingernails

Before you begin an at-home manicure, Place your metal nail tools in an antiseptic solution for about 15 minutes to kill any bacteria and germs.

- Remove your old polish before you begin.

- Never file the nail in a back and forth motion. Instead, go from side to side, in one direction.

- Your nails should be shaped into oval tips.

- Buff the surface of the fingernail after filing.

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Often women experience hair loss due to medical conditions. When discovered and controlled, hair loss subsides. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Crown & Glory Radio Broadcast: "Go Back To School" http://tinyurl.com/GoBackToSchool - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Hair loss in women can include total balding, thinning or between the two. It can be temporary or permanent. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

NEW Body, Soul and Spirit Salon YouTube Videos: www.youtube.com/user/BodySoulAndSpirit4U - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Mom’s a Jewel - Let Her Sparkle!

Treat your mother to dazzling services and retail products that will let her sparkle! Ask us about our gift certificates and retail packages at 15% off that celebrate your Mom!

Sassy Cakes "Let Them Eat Cake" Dessert Social & Fundraiser

Sassy Cakes
"Let Them Eat Cake"
Dessert Social and Fundraiser
 

 Saturday, June 5th
5 pm to 8 pm

at Body, Soul and Spirit Salon

222 Leland Avenue

San Francisco, California

 

Introducing a New Dessert Venture

in the San Francisco Bay Area!

SassyCakes by Sassy Girl Tees is owned by Marna Armstead & Qiana Davis.
We are a female owned and operated baking company.

We have a growing list of sassy-licious & delicious desserts and treats.

We bake for bridal/baby showers, birthdays, parties, school events, holidays, corporate and church events, as well as other special occasions, and even  “just because” *smile*.

By now the word is getting around that SassyCakes has something VERY special going on!
Our business has grown SO QUICKLY, it’s even surprised us!

We are hosting a fund-raiser to raise money for additional equipment & establishment licensing of our business.
We’d love for you to drop in and taste what we’re baking!
This is a family-friendly event.

We will be selling round cakes, mini-cakes, cupcakes and our already famous cake & fruit kabobs.

You will be able to place future orders for cakes at the event. We will have prizes and raffles throughout the evening.

Please join us for a evening of fund-raising, socializing, networking and fun! Come Ready to SUPPORT, Indulge & Enjoy!

**Please note: this is a CASH ONLY Event.

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American Cancer Society: Look Good Feel Better Session

American Cancer Society:
Look Good Feel Better
(African-American Session)
Tuesday, May 25th
10 am to 12 pm

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Pearl Patch FREE Phone Bible Study!

Pearl Patch Bible Study

 

Looking for change in your life, your finances, your home. Then join us monthly for a free phone bible study the 4th Saturday of the month. Next one scheduled on May 22, 2010 at 9:00 am (PST). Click the link for more information and to register.

 

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Cash is King Cash Webinar

You are invited to the following event: Cash is King - Strategic  Management of Money for Entrepreneurs   Date: Multiple Dates   Location: Online Webinar Pacific Standard Time

Can you attend this event?   Respond Here

For more information click here

Leland Avenue Annual Street Fair

Leland Avenue Annual Street Fair
Sunday, September 19th
10 am to 2 pm

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Our Salon Will Be Closed

Body, Soul and Spirit Salon

Will Be Closed On:
  Saturday

July 24, 2010

The use of birth control pills can also contribute to hair loss as a side effect. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

NEW Hair Loss Analysis Testing!

NEW 

Polarized Microscopic Hair Loss Analysis 
(Polarized Halogen-Magenta Determination)

Identify causes of hair loss, hair thinning and common hair problems

Complete, detailed report with recommendations to

restore hair growth and develop healthier growing hair

Detailed report and profile outline physiological barriers to hair growth

Concise, active recommendations for lifestyle and products to restore hair growth

Identifies DHT, dirt, stress, excess sebum, and growth stage and phases

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and

 
NEW

Hair Essentials & Toxic Elements Exposure Analysis

Discover hidden toxins in your body that may be contributing to negative health symptoms

 Determine exactly what chemicals are inside of you, possibly preventing healthy hair
 
One of the most accurate ways of detecting toxic metals within your tissues
 
Discover vitamin and nutrient imbalances within your system
 
Identify the cause(s) of your health symptoms before you attempt to ‘heal’ them
 
Laboratory testing tells what toxins have accumulated in the body tissues

Tell what vitamins and minerals are depleted or too abundant
causing an imbalance in body functions resulting in hair and scalp disorders

Detoxify unnatural chemicals and replace specific vitamins individual to your needs--proper health can be restored through nutrition (the hair analysis can detail these unnatural levels)

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Leland Avenue Sidewalk Sale

SAVE THE DATE

Leland Avenue Sidewalk Sale

Date: Saturday, May 15th 2010

Location: Leland Avenue

Come meet Senator Leland Yee
on Leland Avenue!
 http://sfvvboom.blogspot.com/2010/05/leland-on-leland.html

You can substitute virgin coconut oil in foods and further your health and your skins appearance. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Hair loss is dependent by three factors like gender, age and hormone. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Mozzarella Sticks With Spicy Sauce

40 mozzarella sticks
1 16 oz. pre-made plain spaghetti sauce
1 medium onion, diced
1 tbsp. red pepper flakes
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
dash of hot sauce
1 tsp. olive oil

1. Bake mozzarella sticks as indicated on pkg.
2. In medium sauce pan heat onions in oil. Add in remaining ingredients.
3. Heat sauce for 30 minutes or length of cooking time for mozzarella sticks.

www.freecookingrecipes.net

Top Reasons to Get Moving

1. Lift your mood. Exercise relieves anxiety and depression in men and women of all ages. In college students, recreational fitness activities relieve stress-related symptoms.
 

2. Protect your heart. Exercise increases the supply of oxygen to the heart by expanding existing arteries and creating tiny new blood vessels. It may also prevent blood clots from forming.

3. Sleep better. Exercise helps people fall asleep faster, sleep longer, and sleep better, possibly by relaxing muscles or reducing stress.
 

4. Cut colon cancer risk. Active people have lower rates of colon cancer, possibly because exercise increases the rate at which waste moves through the colon.
 

5. Lower blood pressure. If your blood pressure isn't high, exercise will keep it that way. If it is, regular exercise can lower it.
 

6. Get strong. Exercise increases the circulation of blood in the muscles, so they become firmer, function more smoothly, and are capable of withstanding more strain.
 

7. Lower the risk of gallstones. In women (who are more likely to develop gallstones than men), exercise greatly reduces the incidence of gallstones and the need for surgery to remove them.
 

8. Burn calories. Exercise helps speed up metabolism, build more lean body mass, and prevent obesity.
 

9. Strengthen your bones. Exercise, especially strength training, increases bone density and prevents osteoporosis.
 

10. Put more life in your years—and possibly more years in your life. Physical activity slows the aging process, so you remain healthier and more active for a longer time. If you work out often and vigorously enough, you can actually extend your life span.

Source: Based on Roizen, Michael. RealAge: Are You as Young as You Can Be? New York: HarperCollins, 2000 - Invitation to Fitness and Wellness - Dianne Hales & Charleen Zartman

Correct Your Body Image and Start Loving Your Body Again!

I remember being 6 years old and sitting at home on the floor with my legs stretched out in front of me. I was looking at my legs and thinking they were cute and perfect. Not in a conceited way - I just loved my body. I also remember staring close into the mirror at my eyes and marveling at the little lines and different colors in the iris, and watching my pupils dilate and contract. I was amazed at my body. It didn't occur to me to care how I looked to anyone else.

But by the time I was 13 I was wearing makeup, plucking my eyebrows, shaving my legs, dressing to highlight my curves, and exercising to try to get that right body shape. What had caused this change? At that age, all of my peers had become aware of the opposite sex and were starting to have boyfriends. Many were having sex. Everyone was trying to be more attractive than the others. I felt like I had to compete with other girls to attract a boyfriend. I had to look like the women in the music videos if any boy was ever going to like me. Whoever didn't meet the standard when it came to beauty and fashion was falling behind socially. I felt that society imposed this standard and it was reinforced by everyone around me, even the adults, who encouraged me to look more attractive and grown-up.

If it isn't hard enough already, the standard for beauty continues to be raised. It has now become impossible to keep up with the best of them without multiple surgeries and spending the bulk of your time and money focused on your appearance. Not only is this impractical, it is also unhealthy and a waste of our life. Do we feel different about ourselves because of this impractical standard of beauty?

A 2003 study found that exposure to a few fashion models could have a significant effect on body image ideals. College students were separated into two equal groups. One group was shown images of thin models while the other group was shown images of plus-size models. They were then asked to choose the ideal body size for women.

Perception of the body image ideal was thinner for those who saw thin models in comparison to those who saw plus-size models. In both the thin and plus-models conditions, women's ratings of the ideal was thinner than men's ratings.

According to a 2008 body survey in the UK magazine Fabulous, women say their ideal body size is a US size 6. When asked, the men said they thought the ideal female body size should be a US size 10.

It was found in an earlier college study that young women systematically overestimate men's preference for a thin female ideal, whereas young men overestimate women's preference for a heavier and muscular male ideal. Also, most people sought a significantly thinner ideal than their current weight, no matter their age.

A study in 2000 found that with the media constantly reinforcing idealized norms of attractiveness and thinness, repeated comparison with these norms obviously explains the formation of distorted self-ideals. But what was interesting was not everyone was equally vulnerable to the internalization of these norms. It was proven that many women are able to either simply reject it, or take a more multidimensional view of the self, in which the ideal body image is assigned less importance.

Well, it's time for all women to take that more multidimensional view. Why are we women so hard on ourselves when it comes to body image? We've established that we're harder on ourselves than we need to be to attract men. This is because we're comparing ourselves to the images we see in the media. Let's stop worrying so much about looks, and start living! After all, the bulk of our appearance is dictated by genetics and can't be changed. Why worry about what we can't change? Let's get back to that self-love that is based upon the wonder and natural beauty of the body, and not on what men or others might think of us.

Article Source: http://www.ArticleBiz.com - Jennifer Loch runs the modest clothing and fashion magazine Jen Magazine where she helps women love and respect their bodies. She also sells modest prom dresses and casual dresses through Jen Clothing.

Keep lips moisturized at night with lip balm or traditional petroleum jelly. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Crown & Glory Radio Broadcast: "Hair Color...Dont Die LOL" http://tinyurl.com/HaircolorDontDye - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

To create fullness, dust on white eye shadow to the center of your bottom lip. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

A beauty salon must hold a valid "establishment" license and a beautician should have a "cosmetology" license. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Always blow dry your hair on low to medium heat. Never blow dry on high heat. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

A woman's body experiences some hormonal changes that continue after childbirth that may cause hair loss. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Virgin coconut oil has antioxidant properties. It absorbs well and cell structure helps to rejuvenate the skin. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

In some of the extreme cases a person can go bald at a very young age. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Beauty Quote of the Month

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, nor touched ... but are felt in the heart.

Helen Keller

Crown & Glory Radio Broadcast: "This Aint Fa Free (Hair)" http://tinyurl.com/FreeHair - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Proverbs 18:16

A gift will get you in to see anyone.

One common genetic problem is the incapability to replace the hair loss that occurs naturally. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Define lips with a lip liner similar to your own lip color or one that matches the color of your lipstick. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Nothing is better than personal recommendations to a salon. Also, research your salon interest on the Internet. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

You can stretch trims to every 12 weeks when hair is in a healthy condtion. But trims are ultimately necessary! - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

During pregnancy, some women suffer from massive hair loss. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Choose to wear protective clothing to avoid the sun and prevent wrinkles. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Crown & Glory Radio Broadcast: "Don't Make Me Go Off" http://tinyurl.com/Don-t-Make-Me-Go-Off - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

It is reccomended to always wear an SPF of 15 or higher if you are going to be outside. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Sometimes abnormal genetic factors will contribute to hair loss. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Bronzing powder can double as blush. Use it to shade or hide a double chin. Blend well for a more natural look. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

A local salon may provide services using the proper equipment and beauty supplies that fits within your budget. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Regular trims will help retain the best shape and natural volume for thick or curly hair. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Chemotherapy causes hair loss because the skin and hair are exposed to strong rays killing cancer cells. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Crown & Glory Radio Broadcast: "Saved By Satin" http://tinyurl.com/Saved-By-Satin - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

How to Protect and Care for Your Hair at Night

Many women find long hair annoying when they sleep. They often throw their hair up into a ponytail or a tight bun, just to get it out of their face during the night. This can be damaging to long hair. Bedtime hair routines should start with combing or brushing. After all tangles are out, arrange your hair into a loose braid. Tie your braid off with accessories made specifically for fine hair because they won’t cause your hair follicles to break. Sure, an old fashion rubber band can be used on your hair. But, it’s certainly an accessory you should avoid if at all possible. If you’d like, you can even wrap your hair in a silk scarf to keep it smooth and natural throughout the night.

By Janice Bird - JaniceBird.com

Do your research to locate a beauty salon according to your needs and preferences. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Avoid the exessive sun exposure, smoking and limit your alcohol. These rob skin of elasticity and youthfulness. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Prolonged intake of certain prescription medications might cause baldness. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Blush will add color to your cheeks and a youthful glow to your nose, forehead and chin. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Usually men suffer from hair loss at a much faster rate than women tend to. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Even though you want to keep your hair length, to avoid split ends your hair needs regular trims. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Crown & Glory Radio Broadcast: "50 & Hair Free" http://tinyurl.com/50-Hair-Free - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Some prescription medications have side effects and will cause hair loss. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Did you know that mascara lengthens your eyelashes and helps them appear fuller. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Using a good moisturizer will help the skin retain its elasticity and make you appear younger. - BodySoulAndSpiritSalon.com

Shopping on a Budget

Shopping for clothing, accessories, shoes and more can be tight on a family's budget no matter what the national economic situation is. Even when times are great, it’s a good idea to get more for your money. I used to just go shop right off of the racks, whatever was available that I liked. After being chided by friends repeatedly, I finally started to understand what they meant. Let's say I had $60-$70 to spend. We all know that isn't going to buy very much. Depending on where I choose to spend it, I may get an outfit out of that. Sometimes that won't buy just a pair of jeans or a skirt Let’s imagine I spend that same $60-$70 with a plan in mind, and don't mind bargain hunting to get the best deal. In that case, I honestly could get two or three outfits for that. Once, on a bargain hunt, I got a nice dress, two blouses, and a pair of shorts for $25. That's right, I said $25! So how did I do it?

I think everyone is pretty aware of clearance racks at stores, but how much attention do you pay to them? I found an end of season clearance sale at a major department store and practically the entire store was on clearance. The great thing is, I live in an area where it stays warm longer than the official end of summer, so I was able to wear those great finds for several months before the actual end of the season. So, yes, the clearance rack is a great way to save on shopping. But, what if you don't live in an area where it stays warm longer than the season? You can still take advantage of these deals, it just takes some planning ahead. Seriously, if you can get all of that for $25, grab it for next season and just wait. That's a great way to save on Halloween costumes as well. Shop the clearance when the season is over, and you've got next year's outfit. Just don't forget to buy it in a size bigger, because obviously your child will have grown by the next year.

There are some other ways besides clearance racks that a shopper can find a bargain. One is to realize that shops try to create urgency to get you to buy now. They make those sales end at a certain time on purpose! They want you to feel like you're going to miss it. So the best way to combat that is planning ahead, and not being in a hurry. Be willing to walk away from a sale if need be. Chances are, that sale will end and that item will end up on the clearance rack marked down further than the sale. Of course, this is a risky strategy if you fall in love with a certain item. There is also the chance that someone else will grab up the deal or beat you to the clearance and you won't get the item. So try not to get too attached to one thing. Pick out several items you'd like to have and don't freak out if one of them isn't there when it finally gets marked down. But think of the benefits. In one case, I saw a great dress on the clearance rack, but I had already picked out other items that used up my $25 budget for the day. So, even though I tried it on and it looked fabulous, I left it on the rack. Not to mention it was $22 and would have been my only purchase for the day. Anyway, a week or two later, I was back in the same store and the dress was still there, only this time it was $7! At that point I was glad I had walked away. I still got the dress and for $15 less!

Thrift stores are another way a bargain shopper can make their money stretch further. A lot of people find it embarrassing to shop at a thrift store, but there's no need to. You have to be willing to look through the racks, but you can find things that people obviously bought and wore once (or not at all) before they donated. If you live in an area where the donations are not as nice, maybe thrift stores are not right for you, but you should at least check it out. If there's not a thrift store near you, or the donations are not as nice, look for outlets. They can be a money saver too. It is still brand new items, they just never sold off of the original rack and had to be moved out.

Don't forget shopping online. If you've never tried it, shopping online can be a great way to find the best bargains. You can find items that aren't available in stores, and possibly even get free shipping. Look for online coupon codes to your favorite stores, and try to combine offers when possible. For instance, if there is a minimum purchase requirement for free shipping, and that same store has a coupon code, and has sale items, you could shop the sale items, use the coupon code, and get free shipping. If you are having trouble meeting the minimum order requirement you could get together with a friend and make a purchase together and both reap the benefits. Often times online coupon codes last longer than regular ones, so find out when it expires and don't worry about waiting to use it at a more convenient time if necessary.

Whatever you do, have a game plan before you shop. Set a limit of spending and stick to it, even if that means walking away (or clicking away in the case of internet shopping). This can make shopping a fund experience rather than a stressful one. You're on a treasure hunt! So, enjoy yourself and reap the rewards.

About The Author: Laura Taff is a stay at home mom and the owner of http://www.simplychicshopper.com

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