Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Artist Spotlight: Lindsey Lindquist

Lindsey Lindquist is a native North Carolinian with a love for all things bright and abstract. She followed a painting scholarship out to Arizona State University and after four years of having (maybe too much?) fun in the sun she came back and put down roots in the Queen City. She is a former elementary teacher currently hanging out at home with her two kiddos under the age of two. On the weekends you can find her teaching painting classes at Wine and Design in Dilworth. Lindsey creates all of her paintings with love (and coffee) during nap time.
Her pieces will be on display through August, don't miss them! 


 

Monday, June 1, 2015

Beauty Smoothies


Stanley of iMpact color cosmetics shared beauty from the inside out to achieve healthy, glowing skin 24/7.

Rosie Says: Essentials For Summer Skincare


Treat your skin right this summer with these tips from Rosie!

1. Exfoliate for clearer, smoother skin
What it does: Exfoliation removes dead, dulling skin debris to prevent congestion and improve hydration from toners and moisturizers.
When: Perform twice a week on your face and décolleté in the mornings prior to toner, moisturizer, SPF and make-up application. Daily exfoliation is recommended for the rest of your body.
Bonus: Make-up will last longer on an exfoliated skin!
Don’t forget: After you exfoliate, follow with a hydrating body cream to seal in moisture, and always shield freshly exfoliated skin with an SPF.
Recommended products: PCA Gentle Exfoliant, PCA Rejuvenating Serum, PCA Body Therapy and Perfecting Neck and Décolleté cream
Recommended treatments: Oxygenating Trio, Sensi Peel

2. Keep skin hydrated
How: Up your regimen’s level of hydration with serums containing moisture-binding ingredients. They work best when layered underneath a moisturizer. Toners are a refreshing moisturizer prep, working to even out skin porosity.
Recommended products: PCA Total Strength serum or PCA Hydrating Serum
Recommended treatments: PCA Hydrating facial, Intensive Vitamin C treatment

3. Make friends with H20Why: Higher temperatures and more time outdoors leads to internal dehydration, which can result in headaches and dizzy spells!
What you can do: Eight 8-ounce glasses of plain, filtered water every day help maintain critical moisture balance of the body and skin, and assist in detoxification. Tip: If you drink caffeinated beverages, you must triple the amount of water you drink!
Recommended: Plain and pure water!

4.) When in doubt, apply (and reapply!)
Why: It’s not enough to just apply sunscreen, you must apply enough, and apply frequently. Studies indicate that most people do not apply nearly as much daylight protection as they should.
How much: A teaspoon for the face. For the body, about as much as would fill a shot glass.
How often: Re-apply every two hours.
Tip: Stay out of the midday sun from mid-morning to late afternoon whenever you can.
Bonus: PCA's sophisticated formulas and technology let you select sun protection that works with your skin condition. That means you can choose oil-free, matte formulas, extra emollient formulas for dry skin, or a water resistant formula for sports activities. They are also recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation as effective UVA/UVB sunscreens.
Recommended product: Weightless Protection broad spectrum SPF 45, Perfecting Protection broad
spectrum SPF 30, Protecting Hydrator broad spectrum SPF 30, Hydrator Plus broad spectrum SPF 30 or Active broad spectrum SPF 45 (water resistant)
5. Soothe over-exposed skin
What: You forgot the sunscreen, didn’t apply enough, or got caught in a sunny spell.
What’s next: Unfortunately, the damage is done, but you don’t have to suffer in pain! Super-soothing botanicals and cooling gels can help prevent peeling and reduce redness and inflammation.
How: Apply cooling balms generously over-exposed skin.
Recommended products: PCA Après Peel Hydrating Balm, PCA Anti-Redness Serum, PCA Silkcoat Balm
Recommended treatments: PCA Pigment Control treatment, PCA Advanced Revitalization treatment



Don't forget to schedule your consultation for product or treatment recommendations with Rosie!

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

PCA Skin Inner Beauty/ Outer Glow Kit

Don't miss the PCA Inner Beauty Outer Glow kit offered by Rosie this month! 


Including:
Perfecting Neck & Decollete Cream: Providing rapid results for smoother, younger-looking skin on the neck and chest. 
Ideal Complex; Revitalizing Eye Gel: Strengthens, firms, and lifts the skin around the entire eye area, including the eyelid, in as little as one week. 
Peptide Lip Therapy: Hydrates while minimizing fine lines and winkles, improving the overall appearance of the lip area.

Adding in-salon treatments to your at-home regiment will help you feel confident and keep you looking your best this summer!

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Product Spotlight: Kevin.Murphy's Super.Goo

Men's styling for the spring/summer should be able to transition from the business week to a more relaxed weekend feel with ease. Achieve a more polished look with Kevin.Murphy's SUPER.GOO easily.
Apply SUPER.GOO to damp hair and blow dry into your desired style, you will have a pliable hold all day. Apply a finger tip of this rubberized product, comb thru hair with fingers or comb/brush into your desired style and then blow dry with vent brush. When blow-drying SUPER.GOO, it will mold to the style and will have lasting effect without a "gel" look.

Styled by Christina with Super.Goo
Super versatile, with this product you can achieve multiple looks. Use it to enhance curl and give hold to wavy and curly hair alike.  For a more relaxed weekend look, just apply a little bit to wet hair, comb or finger in and let dry naturally. Or add a finish with a little Kevin.Murphy's Knight Rider as well to give a more finished look.

Super.Goo Podcast from KEVIN.MURPHY on Vimeo.

Till next time,
Christina


Thursday, March 26, 2015

Product Spotlight: Kevin.Murphy's Fresh.Hair

I am a true believer that no matter your style, cut, or color...healthy hair is always on trend! Spring and Summer are the perfect seasons to give heat styling a break. Let your hair do what it naturally wants to do. If you're curly or wavy- let it be! Less heat is also best for keeping those spring highlights and color fresher longer. 


Try Kevin Murphy's "Fresh Hair" Dry Shampoo instead of shampooing daily. It really absorbs oils, gives a fresh fragrance, and boosts the hair with a bit of body too! You will also save some time getting ready! Your hair will love you for it!

Until next time, 
Marilyn


iMpact Color Cosmetics Spotlight: Illusion iMpact Contour Powder


Are you experiencing the effects of gravity when it comes to your face? Did you realize you can make your face look leaner and lifted without invasive measures? You can. All with the magic of Illusion iMpact contour powder from iMpact color cosmetics. See what all the fuss is about. Book a contouring lesson with Stanley and SEE the difference!