Month: January 2015

Eyebrow Laser Hair Removal Guide

Having Laser Hair Removal on your eyebrows is a regular enquiry at our London clinics by both men and women. Having devastatingly shapely eyebrows to frame and enhance your eyes without having to constantly tweeze and pluck would be heaven!.

Unfortunately the news is mixed when it comes to your eyebrows.

Eyebrow Laser

Laser can be achieved on most places that hair grows on the skin, however the eyebrows are a little different. The fact that they are so close to the eye and todays laser technology being extremely powerful, make it unsafe to perform laser to shape your eyebrows.

This is not to say that some eyebrow treatments can’t be done, but there are one or two rules and guidelines that must be followed in order to keep the treatment safe.

Laser between eyebrows – Unibrow (Glabella)

The good news is you can use laser if you have hair growing between the eyebrows. If you have a unibrow or excess hair joining the eyebrows together (The correct medical term for the area is called the glabella) laser hair removal can be performed on the glabella.

Eye Protection for eyebrow laser

For one it is imperative that eye protection is worn at all times during the treatment as the laser light is extremely powerful without the necessary precautions can cause damage to the eye.

The goggles provided should provide the wavelength specific protection to suit whichever type of laser that is being used. Different wavelengths are used on light and darker skin tones so ensure the right safety goggle are worn

Patch Test

A patch test is a little test performed on a small area of skin that is used to determine the optimum level of the laser energy that is required to get the required results as well as providing the opportunity to gauge the skins reaction to the laser.

Most people are ok to have Laser Hair Removal however there are some who can have reactions to the laser which is why a patch test is very important.

You must wait a minimum of 24 hours after the patch test before any laser hair removal treatment can go ahead

Eyebrow laser treatment, aftercare & prices

treatment

If you go ahead with eyebrow laser treatment, for the hair growing in between your brows, then the actual treatment should not take long. You can be in and out of the clinic within 15 – 20 minutes.

The treatment itself is very quick. 6-8 session should be required for permanent hair removal. Prices are from £22

aftercare

Aloe very gel is applied immediately after the laser session to cool the treated area. Slight redness and swelling may occur but should subside after a few hours. Apply aloe vera gel in the days afterwards and wear a high factor SPF sunscreen of 30 or above and avoid direct sun exposure.

If you experience any discomfort or side effects contact your clinic and practitioner.

If you live in London and are thinking about laser hair removal contact us today for your free consultation and patch test. We have 9 clinics across London open 7 days a week and have been trusted to laser Londoner since 2008.

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7 Flying Beauty Tips To Keep You Looking Your Best

Whether you are making your commute to a work meeting or you are jetting off to somewhere warm to avoid the harsh UK winter weather, there are certain dos and don’t when it comes to your skin care regime. The most important thing is to always plan in advance in order to look your best at all times.

Moisturiser 

The change in cabin pressure during your flight literally causes moisture to be pulled from your body. This can cause dry skin and chapped lips which not only can be sore but also doesn’t look very sightly. Make sure to pop a travel moisturiser in your bag along with some lip balm so that you can apply when needed throughout the flight. Another little tip to is to make sure you drink plenty of water when your in the air which will also help to combat dry skin.

Travel Tinted

With the stress that comes about from the change in cabin pressure, stale air and dehydration it can be a bad idea to cover your skin in foundation. Planes are notorious for causing even the toughest of cosmetics to end up as a greasy pool on your lap. The best bet is to go all ‘natural’ on the makeup front but if you feel you have to put something on make sure that it’s tinted moisturiser.

 

What Hairstyle Best Compliments Your Face Shape?

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Choosing A Hairstyle For Your Face Shape

A new hairstyle is very important and can completely change the whole dynamic of your appearance. However when you are choosing a new ‘do’ you should consider a number of styles you like and then which of these fit in with your current lifestyle. There is also a third thing that you should be thinking about too…what style will look the most flattering on your facial shape?

It is widely agreed that 99% of people fit into one of seven facial shapes. These shapes include:

  1. Oval
  2.  Square
  3. Round
  4. Diamond
  5. Oblong
  6. Heart
  7. Triangular

Oval Face Shape:

For those of you that are lucky enough to have an oval face shape this is the most versatile and allows for the most creativity. Whether you want to have long or short lengths, bangs or even angled ends this facial shape will suit all.

Square Shape:

A square facial shape best suits a hairstyle that has a lot of texture. You are best choosing curls, choppy ends or can even sport a short spiky style. Think carefully about having a blunt cut bang hair do as these can appear quite harsh.

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Unlock Yogas Anti Ageing Power Today

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Start Yoga Today

There as been a big hype over yoga in recent years and it appears rightly so. You could be forgiven into thinking that yoga is easy, I mean after all it is for girls right? Wrong! Yoga although it looks very delicate and controlled is actually demanding but the health gains reaped from it are very rewarding.

lite Athletes Use Yoga To Stay At The Top Of Their Game

A lot of the elite athletes use sport yoga for which not only develops athletic performance but also overall general health too. Take one of footballs most decorated players to every grace the Premier League, Ryan Giggs. Giggsy, as he was known to a lot of adoring fans, was still running rings around players at the age of 40, nearly double that of a lot of his opponents. So what kept him so young, lean and athletic? Well I am sure there are a number of things including his diet but one thing that Ryan relied on and rated very highly was his Yoga regime which provides an irrefutable testament to the age defying benefits of the exercise practice.

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10 Surprising Health Benefits of Being a Woman

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It can be hard being a woman at times, having to book laser hair removal sessions,, to more serious things like pregnancy to childbirth and the ever ridiculous high standards of beauty, being a woman has its hard times.However being a female has its plus points too as women have unique health and body payoffs that are unique to their gender.

For example when it comes down to longevity girls rule! Recent statistics show that a woman can expect to live until around the age of 81 while men have lower age lifespan of around 76 years of age. Why is there this extra 5 year gap? To be honest scientists are not exactly sure but if your a woman I am sure you are not going to be complaining.

Also growing evidence is showing that woman are actually better at dealing with pain. During numerous studies woman appear to have a higher pain threshold than men, which pain threshold being defined as how long it takes to register pain in the body. When you think about it, it kind of makes sense considering the pain which is associated with child birth.

 

 

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15 Things Nobody Tells You About Losing Weight

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Most people know that when you lose weight you are healthier and you can go out and buy a new wardrobe worth of clothes however what nobody does tell you is all these other things that can happen from reducing your weight.

Improved Memory

For example did you know that your memory could improve? A 2013 Swedish study found that women scored better on a memory test after following a six month weight loss plan. After losing the weight brain scans suggested that the brain was better at recalling stored information and worked more effectively.

Change In Taste

Also a Stanford University study revealed that after patients lost weight relatively after  bariatric surgery, 87% of them reported a change in their taste. Around 50% of the people said they found their food sharper while the other half said their food was duller. This study also seems to be backed up from another study by the Leicester Royal Infirmary.

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7 Things to Know About Cellulite

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Cellulite Affects Around 80% Of All Women

Cellulite affects around 80% of all women yet it is largely misunderstood by them. It doesn’t matter what ethnicity or weight you are, you are still susceptible to cellulite. However saying that it is more pronounced in those that are overweight as the fat that protrudes into the dermis is larger.

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What Causes Acne In Different Locations?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The word acne has to be up there with a young adults top 5 hated things in the world, but its not just young adults that suffer from acne, adults do too. Acne isn’t just confined to a single body part, in fact just about any body part you can think of can be affected.

What causes acne to affect different body parts and does each body part need treating uniquely? By only scratching a little beneath the surface, not literally, sometimes its possible to find out what is causing your acne which better prepares yourself in ways to combat it.

For example if you have acne on your face it could be because you are touching your face too often during the day with unclean hands, bacteria spread from a dirty pillowcase, makeup and other cosmetics clogging up your pores or maybe it is caused from the irritation when you shave your face. One by one by changing habits and making changes you can find out by the process of elimination as to what is causing your acne and therefore take control.

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Which Top Rated Diets Should You Avoid To Lose Weight

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Don’t Fall Into These Diet Traps

As with many things there is a right way and a wrong way, or should I say ways, in which to lose weight. There are various diets that became popular or came to light in 2014 for one reason or another however a lot of these so called ‘best diets to lose weight’ are actually unhealthily and can actually lead to health complications.

Take the Paleo Diet for example which instructs people to only eat foods that would have only been available to Neanderthals back in the prehistoric era, this diet restricts you from any dairy, surgery or processed foods in order to maintain a ‘clean diet’.  However what they don’t tell you is although a sugarless diet is actually beneficial, due to the lack of calcium in your diet you are at risk of compromising your bone health and not to mention the nutrient deficiencies that this diet can lead too. 

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