As the Chair Turns - April 2017

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April 2017 "There is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness."

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What's Inside This Month

Dutch Elm Disease Infects Redheads

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Everything You Need for Perfect Hair

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Make Over Your Man: Must-Know Tips For Helping Him Up His Hair Game

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Investigation reveals salon products sold at a bargain may not be as good as advertised 14 Style & Grooming Guide 2017 – Infographic

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The Best Bangs for Every Hair Type

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Are you allergic to your hair products?

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Chemical Allergies: Shampoo, Cleaners, and More

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How to use a Curl Wand / Flat Iron

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How To Create Ribbon Curls With A Flat Iron

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I've added a new service to the menu

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Movies Opening This Month

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How to shave with a safety razor

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Shaving with a Safety Razor

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Coming Soon DVD / Streaming

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Dates and Events - April 2017

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21 Ways to Travel the World for Free

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7 Desk Stretches to Ease a Tight Neck, Shoulders, and Wrists From Sitting All Day Drinks Anyone?

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The True Origin of the Barber’s Pole

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In the News: Hair and Beauty

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Dutch Elm Disease Infects Redheads BBC Radio broadcast an interview with an elderly academic, Dr. Clothier, who discoursed on the government's efforts to stop the spread of Dutch Elm Disease, which had been infecting many of England's trees. Dr. Clothier described some startling recent discoveries about the tree disease. For instance, he referred to the research of Dr. Emily Lang of the London School of Pathological and Environmental Medicine who had found that exposure to Dutch Elm Disease immunized people to the common cold.

Unfortunately, there was a side effect. Exposure to the disease also caused red hair to turn yellow. This was attributed to a similarity between the blood count of redheads and the soil conditions in which affected trees grew. Therefore, redheads were advised to stay away from forests for the foreseeable future. Â This article first appeared here.

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Everything You Need for Perfect Hair

We Found All the Best Hair Products and Accessories Of all things, your hair — the first part of you anyone sees, even with your back turned — is worth the investment. Whether you keep it short and bleached or flowing and Gisele-like, we’ve put together an assemblage of products and accessories to keep it looking its best, from the detangling brush that clears the rattiest knots to the dry spray that gives even lifeless hair immediate texture.

The Best Hair Dryer

The best hair dryer is whisper-quiet, dries quickly without burning your scalp, and has the sleek good looks of a Dyson vacuum.

Read more about the best hair dryer.

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The Best Detangling Hairbrush

If you’ve ever experienced the pain of tangled hair that no brush can tame, look no further. This hairbrush combs through even the knottiest of wet hair.

Read more about the best detangling hairbrush.

The Best Hair Mask

A thick, concentrated conditioner full of gooshy stuff like macadamia glycerides, keratin, and grapeseed extract, the best hair mask offers intense hydration for damaged, thick hair.

Read more about the best hair mask.

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The Best Curling Iron

Photo: Courtesy of the vendor, Getty Images The best curling iron works much faster than any other curling iron (usually about 25 minutes for the whole head), without any frizziness (the wand emits negative ions that block moisture absorption), and the style lasts.

Read more about the best curling iron.

The Best Hair Treatment Serum

This stuff instantly — as in, with just one blowout — made one writer’s processed, hay-like hair silky, shiny, and non-crunchy.

Read more about the best hair treatment serum.

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The Best Elastic Ties for Thick Hair

Dancer Maddie Ziegler can’t live without these elastic hair ties, which are stretchy enough to wrap several times around a ponytail and come out without snagging.

Read more about the best elastic hair ties.

The Best Texturizing Hairspray

Actress Aubrey Plaza carries this bottle with her everywhere to give her super-straight hair volume and coarseness.

Read more about the best texturing hairspray.

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The Best Shampoo

Like hair rehab in a bottle, this shampoo helps hair feel clean but still moisturized, luxuriously soft but not downy, and shiny and bouncy (but not too bouncy) with volume.

Read more about the best purifying shampoo.

The Best Drugstore Dry Shampoo

A drugstore dry shampoo that works just as well as — if not better than — pricier options, this dispenses in a fine mist that easily absorbs any hair oil without a fine white coat of George Washington wig powder.

Read more about the best drugstore dry shampoo.

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The Best Flat Iron

We found a lower temperature flat iron that helps preserve hair color while creating straightness that lasts for days — it’s even been used on Gigi Hadid.

Read more about the best flat iron.

The Best Styling Cream

For plush, clumpy curls, there’s no better treatment than this light, bouncy emulsion with a mild citrus scent.

Read more about the best styling cream.

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The Best Pre-Blow-Dry Treatment

Writer and editor Kim France depends on this hydrating treatment before blow-drying, which tames flyaway hairs and softens frizzy curls.

Read more about the best pre-blow-dry treatment.

This article first appeared on NYMag.com

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Make Over Your Man: Must-Know Tips For Helping Him Up His Hair Game The last 30 seconds of the game. The hilarious way he put one over on his best buddy at work. Beer.

There are lots of topics that men love to discuss. His hair is usually not one of them. For most guys, the stuff on the top of their heads is SO no big deal. It gets washed in the shower, combed right, cut when absolutely necessary. End of story. Now you adore your guy but his hair? Maybe there’s room for some improvement. Undoubtedly he admires your exquisite taste (after all, why else would he be with you?) so stay alert for the opportunity to weigh in on his hair cut and style. To prepare, here are tips for every type of men’s hair, plus some common male strand situations.

Style Choices It’s true—the haircut needle moves slowly for guys. It seems once they find a cut they like, they stick with “the usual,” and suddenly several decades have elapsed. Granted, the spectrum for men’s hairstyles is much narrower than for women, but every now and then, whether he’s a classic suit and tie man, or more of the artsy type, an update is in order. Here are some suggestions.

If he’s an edgy guy…

Thin Hair: A Dramatic Fade Hairstyle The thing about fine hair is that it tends to be unevenly fine. A closely-clipped fade haircut keeps the existing hair evenly distributed. Some length on the top and a strong part make a dramatic statement.

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A neatly-clipped beard serves as a balancing element for the big picture. Tip: When hair is this short, all brow, nose and ear hair should be impeccably groomed!

Thick Hair: Over Swept Pompadour Lucky guy, with hair to spare! It’s the perfect texture for a modern pomp. Rock and roll birthed this men’s cut, and decade after decade, it never goes out of style. It always makes an irresistible “artist/ bad boy” statement. The cut should be trim on the sides and in back with enough length on top to lift and mold with pomade.

Curly Hair: High and Tight Clipped and faded sides and back, a finely-etched hairline and a squared-off top produce a crisp and masculine effect. Curls can have a softening effect on a guy’s features, so it’s best to keep the shape of the haircut angular.

If he’s a classic guy…

Thick Hair: Carefully Controlled The good news is thick hair pretty much looks good no matter how it’s cut. But if you and your guy can find a barber or stylist who knows how to prune it a bit, it will look even better. That could mean using shears to thin out the sides and back, and to texturize the top by snipping out random sections.

The snipping creates some movement in a solid shape, and can be further defined with styling crème or pomade.

Curly Hair: Perfectly Proportioned Well-tailored side and back sections with a boyish, eye-grazing fringe place curls in their best light. It’s important to keep the outline nice and square, with a gradual taper to avoid clumps or bumps.

Must-Have Products Here’s the thing that most guys don’t realize. Shampoo isn’t enough. Adding one or two styling products to his daily regimen is the secret to looking well-groomed, no matter how he wears his hair.

There are options for every hair type.

Fine Hair After shampooing, apply a light holding product like mousse to damp strands, comb the hair into place and let it dry completely. This ‘sets’ the hair and controls the texture. Next, break up strands with a brush or with the hands and add a dab of light pomade for shine and unfussy texture.

Thick Hair Prep thick, damp hair with a leave-in conditioner or styling crème before it dries. Then there’s another step once the hair is dry, that will help control this hair type. Select a strong-hold pomade that will make the hair firm but not sticky. Work up from the back and sides and finally through the longest top sections, using the hands to form the final shape.

Curly Hair Curly hair is thirsty hair so moisture is critical. Styling should start with a cocktail of leave-in conditioner and hair crème applied to damp hair. (If hair is super-dry and frizzy, add a few drops of styling oil to the mix.) Keep in mind that every curly texture is different so your guy may have to Page 12 of 40

experiment with his cocktail to get the perfect recipe. Massage into hair and then, hands off! The moisture in the products will encourage a controlled and consistent curl formation and tame the frizz.

Touching curls once they’re dry will just mess up the curl pattern.

Special Circumstances

Dry Scalp Most docs don’t even know what causes scalps to become dry and flaky, but no guy wants to sport white stuff on his collar. One thing that is for certain—his flakiness isn’t about clean hair (or not) it’s about the skin on his scalp, which is producing and turning over skin cells at a too-rapid rate. The fix is pretty simple. Look for a scalp-treatment shampoo and conditioner that keep the scalp hydrated and irritation-free. They may contain natural anti-bacterial and calming ingredients like mint leaf or rosemary.

More Salt than Pepper If backed against a wall, most guys would admit they don’t much care for their gray hair. Gray may be a good look for a professor or CEO who wants to give the impression of wisdom and experience, but not so much for a guy still competing for the promotion, raise, new job, etc. Covering a guy’s gray with hair color has become fairly quick and painless, thanks to professional demi-permanent hair color formulas that subtly blend the silvers, rather than covering them like shoe polish. These products also prevent the dreaded orange effect, they process in just 10 to 20 minutes, and since they fade gradually with subsequent shampoos there’s never a grow-out line.

Where Did All The Highlights Go? When he was the cutest lifeguard on the beach, the sun did a heck of a highlighting job. Now the main light he’s exposed to is from his laptop, and that sun-kissed blonde has turned to mouse beige.

Again, professional hair color to the rescue. A few swift, hand painted highlights after each haircut will transport him back to his Baywatch glory days, and no one will be the wiser.

This article first appeared on Matrix.com

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Investigation reveals salon products sold at a bargain may not be as good as advertised KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Have you ever bought salon exclusive hair products somewhere else, thinking that you might save some money?

But when you buy those items at a drug store, a discount store, or online, do you know what are you are really getting, and is it really a good deal?

Our FOX 4 investigation uncovered a dirty secret that you'll want to see before you buy again, watch Loren Halifax’s special report in the video.

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Style & Grooming Guide 2017 – Infographic While some style and grooming trends change year on year, some are timeless classics.

Although it would be impossible to include every tip you’ll need in this 2017 guide, a few tweaks to your personal style and grooming regime can go a long way in taking your look to the next level. From hairstyles and skin care to shoe game and wardrobe essentials, this visual guide will make sure you look good and feel good… or simply groomed to Suave perfection!

Click here to open the Style and Grooming Guide

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The Best Bangs for Every Hair Type

Maybe you’ve long admired the perky bangs of the young Audrey Hepburn or the sexy, eye-grazing fringe of Jessica Alba. Maybe you’ve just discovered a troubling wrinkle on your forehead and the prospect of Botox is too painful. Perhaps you’ve always rocked bangs, but you’re seeking an upgrade. Or maybe you’re noticing how bangs are suddenly hair’s hottest accessory—in fashion and on the red carpet. No matter what brought you to this place, you’ve made up your mind. This is the year you’re going to cut the best bangs ever!

A few things to consider before you zero in on your best bangs: • There’s a bang style for everyone. Some people say it’s a bad idea to get bangs if your hair is fine or curly or if you have a cowlick. The pros at Matrix say nonsense! As long as your stylist takes your particular hair type and texture into consideration, you can incorporate bangs into your hairstyle no matter what.

• Bangs grow. Quickly. So be prepared to need frequent trims. The good news is, most hairstylists will do quick bang touch-ups for free, or for a nominal fee. Or, treat yourself to regular blow-outs and get your bangs trimmed while you’re there.

• Dry shampoo will be your friend. A fringe might need shampooing a bit more frequently than the rest of your hair, and dry shampoo is the solution. Just work it into your bangs at the scalp, extend it out through the ends and they’ll be fresh and ready to go.

• Match your bangs to the shape of your face. If you have a round face, avoid a center part or puffy sides, and try a longer length that sweeps your cheekbones and breaks up the roundness. If you have an oblong face, a wide and straight shape will add width. If your face is square skip blunt, heavy bangs. Have your stylist create a soft shape that will soften your jawline. If your face is heart shaped, the goal is to balance your small chin, so opt for sideswept or straight across fringes.

• Control the cowlick. Cowlicks are a fringe’s worst enemy—they cause your bangs to pop up in inopportune spots. Foil your cowlick by keeping your bangs on the longer and heavy-ish sides.

• Style with care. If your bangs air-dry to perfection—lucky you! If not, you may have to put in a few minutes of effort to style them each morning. Check with your stylist and ask her to show you the best technique and the best products and tools for your hair.

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Fake it. Not sure if you’re ready to take the plunge? Try clip-in bangs and give the idea of a fringe a test drive. (Clip-in bangs are all the rage on red carpets and photo sets for high-profile celebrities and models who want to change up their looks without the commitment.)

Now it’s time to select the best bangs for your hair type! Here are the do’s and don’ts of bangs.

If you have fine hair: Do…opt for soft, feathered bangs.

Do…consider longer, side-swept bangs.

Don’t…try to sport a solid, heavy fringe—it will be too “peek-a-boo.”

Don’t…part your bangs in the middle. It will make the hair on each side look even thinner.

Do…try a softly textured, eye-grazing length.

Don’t…wear your bangs too long or they will fall limp.

Do…shampoo them (or use dry shampoo) frequently if your hair is oily.

If you have thick hair: Do…opt for a blunt, heavy, thick shape.

Do…be prepared for lots of thinning and tapering if you prefer a softer, wispier shape.

Do…consider a long, side-swept fringe that’s blended into face-framing layers.

Do…try gently layered bangs that will give you versatility and frame your cheekbones.

Don’t…cut your bangs too short. They’ll look puffy.

Don’t…part your bangs in the center. It will skew the proportions.

Don’t…be afraid if your stylist wants to cut your bangs with a razor. It will remove weight and give you lots of styling options.

Do…style your bangs with a smoothing balm or treatment oil to control frizz.

If you have medium length hair: Do…understand that just about any bangs will work for you.

Do…consider a cool, solid, square shape—very dramatic!

Do…try the newest look—center-parted “curtain” bangs that frame your face.

Do…experiment with super-layered, shaggy, ‘70s bangs.

Don’t…rule out a dramatic, short baby-bang. Just be sure to keep it no more than an inch and a half or so above your brows, and rather than straight across, soften it with a gentle, upward curve.

Do…style your bangs with a lightweight lotion to tame flyaways.

If you have curly hair: Do…be sure your stylist cuts your bangs when they’re dry to avoid shrinkage. This way you’ll get the exact length you want.

Don’t…fear shorter bangs—they’re the hottest trend for curly girls at the moment!

Do… try long, piece-y bangs cut with straight scissors for a classic shape on curly hair. Don’t…have your bangs cut with thinning shears—they’ll pop out all over the place. Find a stylist who is skilled with curls and knows how to snip into the ends with straight shears.

Do…try straightening your bangs partially for a smoother look.

Don’t…make them pin straight, though, if you’re wearing your hair in all of its curly glory.

Do…mist your bangs with a curl-refreshing spray between shampoos.

This article first appeared on Matrix.com

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Are you allergic to your hair products?

By Dr. Leslie Baumann

Most of us use some sort of hair product on a daily basis, and allergies to many of their ingredients are common.

While hair color is the biggest offender, other products like hairspray, conditioners and extension glue can cause redness, itching and even swelling in those with allergies. The problem is, many women and men experience these symptoms without knowing the exact cause.

As a dermatologist, I can effectively treat the allergy, but it often takes a while to determine the source of the reaction. Here are the most common hair products that cause reactions— and a few allergy-free alternatives.

Hair color Whether you use hair color to cover grays or for highlights, if you’re allergic, you know it.

The main ingredient responsible for hair color allergies is paraphenyldiamine (PPD) and it can cause redness and swelling wherever the product touches the skin. Another offender is toluene (which can also be found in nail polish but most major brands have omitted it from their formulas).

I see many patients with hair color allergies, but there are alternatives that provide the benefits without the side effects. Vegetable dyes like henna cover grays on darker hair, and if you prefer highlights, the trendy ombre look is achieved by placing color just at the ends so it doesn’t come in contact with the skin.

Hairspray In the case of hairspray, fragrance is most often responsible for allergic reactions like redness, irritation and swelling. Other ingredients that cause reactions include propylene glycol (which is often used to “seal in” moisture) and

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acrylates, which are used to form a film on the hair.

Though I wish I could recommend a hairspray that’s unlikely to cause a reaction, a better approach is to make a note when you have a problem and consider what products you used in the previous 24 hours. Then read those labels and see if you can identify the culprit. If you still can’t figure it out, see your dermatologist for patch testing so you can avoid the offender in the future.

Perms and straighteners Treatments such as keratin straightening have been getting bad press due to side effects from the professionals who spend a lot of time around the fumes, but these treatments can cause allergic reactions when they come in contact with the skin — even if it’s only every few moments.

The main problematic ingredient in these treatments is formaldehyde, and it leads to itching, skin cracking and irritation in those with sensitivity. The problem with a formaldehyde allergy is that this ingredient can be listed many ways on product labels, so it’s best to consult your dermatologist if you react to these types of hair treatments.

Hair conditioner Something as simple (and common) as conditioner can have side effects on the skin.

A very common ingredient like isopropyl myristate can aggravate acne, and it often comes in contact with the face, back and chest when used in the shower. If you have persistent body acne, check your labels, and be sure to wash your back and chest with a salicylic acid cleanser after washing and conditioning your hair.

Hair extension glue Think about it … anything that’s designed to attach hair to your head (and withstand washing and tugging) might have some detrimental side effects on the skin. The main ingredient in hair glue that causes reactions is ethyl cyanoacrylate, so if you experience adverse effects, consider another hair extension technique.

Other options include thermal bonding and sewn-in extensions, and these eliminate the possibility of skin reaction.

When a patient is unable to isolate the ingredient causing their skin allergies, I often ask them to bring in their skincare and hair care products so I can take a look at what they’re using. In most cases, reading the labels and taking a thorough history is enough to pinpoint the source of the reaction and eliminate the product from one’s beauty routine.

This article first appeared in the Miami Herald

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Chemical Allergies: Shampoo, Cleaners, and More That moisturizer your friends swear by left your face red and scaly. The cleaner you've been using for years to make your bathroom sparkle made your hands itch and burn.

For some people, the chemicals in shampoos, cosmetics, and detergents can trigger allergic skin reactions.

Causes These reactions -- what your doctor calls allergic contact dermatitis -- happen when your immune system overreacts to chemicals that are normally harmless. They can be in products you're exposed to over and over, like cleaners, colognes, hair dyes, and personal care items.

Even if you've used them before, you can still have a reaction.

Cosmetics and personal care products have a lot of potential allergens, things you could be allergic to: • Fragrances in soaps, colognes, deodorants, body creams, cosmetics, detergents, and tissues • Preservatives and antibacterials, added to many liquids to keep them from spoiling • Substances added to thicken, color, or lubricate a product • Chemicals in permanent hair dyes and other hair products • Formaldehyde resin, an ingredient in many nail care products • Sunscreens, often found in cosmetic moisturizers, lip balms, and foundations

Symptoms Your skin is one of the first places where the warning signs can show up. They often appear 24 to 48 hours later, but can start as late as a week after you come in contact with the irritating chemical.

Each person may have different chemical allergy symptoms. Some of the most common are: • Red skin • Scaly patches • Blisters that ooze • Burning or itching, which may be intense • Swelling of the eyes, face, and genital area • Hives • Sun sensitivity • Darkened, "leathery," and cracked skin

The symptoms tend to be worst where you touched the thing you're allergic to. If you get the allergen on your finger and then touch another part of your body, like your face or neck, you can set off an allergic reaction there.

Other conditions can cause similar symptoms, so see your doctor to find out what the problem is.

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Diagnosis Often your doctor may be able to diagnose your allergy by doing a physical exam and asking you about your symptoms.

Sometimes, he may suggest you see an allergist for a skin test, also called a patch test. The allergist places small samples of chemicals on your back and checks to see if you get a rash.

Keep track of your symptoms. It will help your doctor make a diagnosis. Note details such as: • What you were doing in the 24 to 48 hours before your outbreak • Any products you were using before the reaction • How much of the product you were using and how often • Where it touched your skin (even places with no symptoms) • Symptoms you have or had • Any previous skin reactions

Treatment You'll want to identify and avoid the chemical that seems to cause your allergic reaction.

This article first appeared on WebMD

Here's another article with information on How to Choose Skin-Friendly Beauty Products

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How to use a Curl Wand / Flat Iron Most of us buy a hot tool, and then use it the way we think is best, but do we really know the best way to use these tools?

If you're not sure then you'll want to check out the videos below.

Because you want to have salon quality hair, even stepping out of your own home, right?

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How To Create Ribbon Curls With A Flat Iron Click here for the how to

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I've added a new service to the menu Pure Brazilian Keratin Smoothing Treatments Pure Brazilian is the best professional smoothing system on the market and here’s why: * It washes out the same day in the salon, with no down time. * It gives radiant shine. * Strengthens the cuticle. * Eliminates Frizz * Improves the health by protecting the cuticle. * Reduces blow-dry and styling time. * Protects against heat damage from styling. * Prevents split ends and breakage; therefore, promoting growth. * Multiple bottle sizes available for purchase. * Beautiful home care line in both full and travel size * Special formulation of minimal chemicals to give maximum results. * Your color pops, as cuticles are sealed with moisture.

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Movies Opening This Month Here's a short list of movies to see this month.

These movies have a pretty good “Tomatometer” and MetaCritic ratings.

April 7 Colossal The Void Their Finest Truman Graduation (Bacalaureat) The Transfiguration April 14 The Lost City of Z A Quiet Passion Tommy’s Honour My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea The Fate of the Furious Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer April 21 Free Fire The Student The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki April 28 Harold And Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story

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How to shave with a safety razor

by Stefan Vincent

I get a lot of emails asking how to shave with a safety razor, double edge razor, or single edge razor.

There are a few different techniques and tips I will share with you, but it’s not as mysterious and dangerous as it sounds. It’s fairly easy to get started and in time you will probably find that you get a better, closer, more comfortable shave, all the while actually enjoying what used to be a daunting or trivial task.

For this article I am going to skip over all the talk of shaving soaps, shaving brushes, and all the other fun goodies that come along with wetshaving. I’m also not going to go into detail about the different types of razors and blades you could try. That is a whole other post, or could even be a book. Let’s focus on technique and the rest will come naturally.

Every razor is a little different when it comes to loading your blade. So the first step is figuring out how to get the blade into the razor. We will assume you are using a double edge razor like this one:

This is called a three piece razor because it comes apart in 3 pieces. The head, the baseplate and the handle. The razor gets sandwiched between the head and the baseplate(make sure you don’t install your baseplate upside down, a very common mistake) and then the whole thing gets screwed back together. Simple. There are also twist to open designs which are even simpler and there are also 2 piece razors where the baseplate is fixed in place.

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3 piece razor (photo) 2 piece razor (photo)

So you have your razor blade installed, now what? Before it’s time to lather up and shave, take a moment to map the different directions your hair grows on your face. Everyone is different, and if you’ve ever shaved before you probably are pretty familiar with your face. Now, use your favorite method to lather, whether it is canned foam or a luxury shaving soap or cream, get it on your face.

They key to wetshaving with any safety razor is taut (tight) skin. Don’t be afraid to use your other hand to pull your skin tight in the areas you are shaving. A little PRO TIP here, shaving lather is slippery, if you have an alum block or styptic pencil, rub it on the fingers of your off hand to gain more grip.

Now, with tight skin bring the razor to your face at the shallowest angle and slowly lower the handle until you can hear or feel the hairs cutting. This is the part that can take a little fiddling, and every razor has a different “sweet spot”. You should be shaving with the grain and we are going to call this “our first pass”. Some people can get a quality shave in one pass. For some people it can take 3 or 4.

Your mileage may vary, especially when you’re first starting out.

Once you have removed all of the shaving cream with the grain. Re-lather your face and do your second pass across the grain if you need it. After that, I usually re-lather again and feel with my fingers for any areas that need a touch up, and then shave (with very tight skin) against the grain in those areas only. Depending how sensitive your skin is, you may want to stop after your first pass for the first few shaves, or only shave your cheeks and finish the shave with a cartridge razor if that’s what you’re used to.

Tips and tricks: Problem areas.

The CHIN, the neck, the upper lip, and for you bald guys, the HEAD. I always say the head is all chin.

Work in small areas on these problem spots and make sure your skin is as tight as possible. Don’t overdo it or you WILL get razor burn. For the upper lip, go with the grain only until you’ve got some experience and even then be careful if your blade is less than optimally sharp.

Safety Razor Shaving is very rewarding, easy, and fun. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get it right the first few times. Everything in this life worth knowing needs a little work to be proficient with. Check out our safety razors here and Enjoy your shave.

This article first appeared on The Holy Black Page 28 of 40

Shaving with a Safety Razor Myths & Facts That You Won’t Find on Wikipedia Click here for more

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Coming Soon DVD / Streaming The Founder La La Land Split Paterson Lion Hidden Figures Toni Erdmann Newtown Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Kaili Blues

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Dates and Events - April 2017

Coming up in April 1st April Fool’s Day 9th Palm Sunday 10th Passover begins at sundown, lasts 8 days.

14th Good Friday 16th Easter Sunday 17th Patriot’s Day (Third Monday) 18th TAX DAY 22nd Earth Day (U.S.) 26th Administrative Professionals Day formerly “Secretaries Day” 27th Take Your Daughter to Work Day (4th Thursday) 28th Arbor Day (always the last Friday in April) National Humor Month International Guitar Month Keep America Beautiful Month Lawn and Garden Month National Kite Month National Poetry Month Stress Awareness Month Sexual Assault Awareness Month

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San Francisco Events - April 2017 Cherry Blossom Festival, Theater & Other Fun Things to Do San Francisco International Film Festival: April 5 - 19 Golden Gate Bridge Free Walking Tour: Every Thursday and Sunday @ 11am West Portal Sidewalk Fine Arts & Crafts Fair: April 7, 8, & 9 SF International Beer Fest: April 8 Cherry Blossom Festival: April 8 - 9 and 15 - 16 Walker Stalker Con: April 15 & 16 Union Street Easter Parade & Spring Celebration: April 16 SF Green Film Festival: April 20 - 26 Bay Area Dance Week: April 21 - 30 Earth Day SF: April 22 Opening Day on the Bay: April 23 Cesar Chavez Holiday: April 29 Art Market: April 27 - 30 stARTup Fair SF: April 28 - 30 Glen Park Festival: April 30

San Francisco Festivals in 2017 Your One Stop Resource for All Festivals & Street Fairs in SF

Hayes Valley's Outdoor Film Screenings Returns For 6 Spring Nights

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21 Ways to Travel the World for Free You’re well-versed when it comes to travel-savings tips: Book your flight 54 days before you travel, fly mid-week, earn miles with credit card rewards. Leave those pointers to the rookies. Among us are travelers who have cracked a glorious code and figured out how to spin the globe for free. We've gathered the best ways to follow their lead. And even better than the money you'll save, you'll venture off the traditional tourist paths for a truly authentic experience (and in several cases, you'll get paid to do so to boot).

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7 Desk Stretches to Ease a Tight Neck, Shoulders, and Wrists From Sitting All Day Our bodies were made to move, which is why sitting for a good portion of your day—at a desk, behind the wheel, or plopped in front of the television—is no bueno, no matter how active you are. With time, you'll start feeling tightness in your shoulders, neck, wrists, and lower back. But here's the good news: Taking a quick break to walk around the office or do some simple stretches like the ones in this 6-minute video can keep tightness at bay and keep you moving throughout the day.

This yoga-inspired series features 7 stretches that will help alleviate tightness in your neck, shoulders, and wrists, and relieve the strain in your eyes from staring at a screen all day. You don't even have to get up from your desk to do them. Whether you rarely work out or exercise every day, you'll reap the benefits of these time-efficient stretches. All you need is a sturdy, comfortable chair to get started. Click here to play the video.

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Drinks Anyone?

25 Cocktails Everyone Should Know All the recipes you need for cocktails, juice blends, milkshakes and more.

We who like to mix drinks at home do it for many reasons: First, it's cheaper than drinking out.

Second, it's fun to mix your own drinks at home. Third, it's even more fun to mix drinks for other people at home. Any self-respecting home bartender should have a mental Rolodex Excel spreadsheet of favorite classic cocktail recipes. Even if these aren't fully memorized, you should be able to find the recipe in your home library at quick notice to serve them to your friends.

Today, I present the 25 essential drinks that I think everyone should be able to make. I'm not including any highballs here. If you can't mix up a gin and tonic or a whiskey and soda without a recipe, you're not ready for Cocktail 101. Take some remedial classes and get back to me.

• Old Fashioned • Boulevardier • Martinez • Sazerac • Martini • Vieux Carré • Manhattan • Ramos Gin Fizz • Brooklyn • Mint Julep • Daiquiri • Whiskey Sour • Margarita • Mai Tai • Sidecar • Planter's Punch • French 75 • Pisco Sour • Bloody Mary • Cosmopolitan • Irish Coffee • Tom Collins • Jack Rose • Last Word • Negroni This article first appeared on SeriousEats.com Page 35 of 40

The True Origin of the Barber’s Pole We were told that the barber's pole has its origins in the public announcement in front of barbers' doors to make know at a distance to the weary and wounded traveller where all might have recourse. While the white stripes symbolize the bandages, the red ones mean the color of the blood in bloodlettings and phlebotomies. But, this is a partial explanation. It explains the meaning of the symbol, but not where it came from.

Why a pole? In 1658 was published a work titled "Comenii Orbis Pictus", by a Moravian bishop, Iohannes Amos Comenius, which is said to have been the first illustrated school-book printed. In one of these pages, we can see the picture of the interior of a barber's shop. A barbersurgeon is practicing a phlebotomy to a patient. The patient holds in his right hand a pole, which allows to keep his arm horizontal, having a bandage twisted round it. That was the reason of the barber's pole. Surely it was a common tool in barber shops, and it helped to easily identify the place for the traveller. What is clear, is that the origin of this symbol goes far back to distant times; maybe to the Ancient Rome.

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In the News: Hair and Beauty

What’s in Style?

The latest sprays, gels, mousses, serums and creams for hair are filled with luxury components and meet a variety of needs.

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Anti-pollution beauty and hair care: your questions answered At our recent anti-pollution forum, we gathered industry experts to discuss the global rising trend.

Here, we look back at some of the top questions submitted by listeners on the subject of anti-pollution and hair care.

Read More >> Johnson & Johnson Wins Talcum-Ovarian Cancer Suit in St. Louis According to an Associated Press report in St. Louis Post-Dispatch, a jury rejected a lawsuit in which a woman claimed that Johnson & Johnson baby powder contributed to her ovarian cancer. The announcement marked a victory for J&J following three similar lawsuits in St. Louis in which juries awarded a total of $197 million to plaintiffs who had made similar claims.

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6 Infused Water Flavors for Gorgeous Skin Staying hydrated has always been a top priority. Now, you can always have a water bottle within reach.

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DIY Kitty Rice Heat Pack If you haven’t seen or made one before, it’s basically a pouch filled with uncooked rice (and usually something that smells good too), and you can stick them in the microwave for a moist heating pad that lasts a good while.

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