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Beauty
CAPTURING YOUR SKIN
Introducing a #journeybeneaththeskin
It is with the greatest excitement and pleasure I am writing about our long-awaited purchase of the latest generation skin analysis diagnostic equipment, the Observ 520x. Released to the world in June 2021, it’s now here. This piece of technology has come through the collaboration and expertise of inventor/ engineer Walter Arkesteijn from the Netherlands, and New Zealand’s very own Florence Barrett-Hill, skin analysis guru.
What does it do?
The Observ 520x is equipped with lights, filters and face positioning which are all preset allowing a full set of 15 client images to be captured in just 15 seconds. These images provide an analytical means to help identify your specific skin concerns and conditions so we can plan the exact treatment programme to give you your desired result. Observ 520x uses different patented LED and multiple filter technology, allowing for unparalleled clarity and accuracy. We can then share these clinical images of your own #journeybeneaththeskin with you. There are a myriad of treatments promising to correct the different signs of skin conditions and aging. But our special weapon, OBSERV 520x, is the scientific key to providing a tailored approach to your skin’s needs and goals by giving us an unbiased insight and visual proof featuring five layers of your skin. This allows us to establish the exact starting point of your skin improvement plan. Along with a thorough consultation and Observ 520x photos, we can give you a complete result-orientated treatment plan. By getting to the root cause of skin problems, we can focus on the best solution. Skin conditions we are working with our clients on include pigmentation, acneic, rosacea, anti-aging, skin health and impaired acid mantle. We are so fortunate to have this latest European-designed equipment available for you here at Tranquillo. We invite you all to visit us to explore the latest way of looking at skin.
Robyn at Fringe addresses common hair misconceptions: What we think is best for our hair is often the result of ‘fake news’ bandied about so often we take it for fact. Like the hundred strokes a day our grandmothers assured us was necessary for healthy hair. Not true. This is excessive and more likely to damage your hair. Brushing is necessary only to detangle hair and then only with a wide toothed comb or paddle brush with ball tipped bristles.
Sue
Sue from Tranquillo Beauty in Tauranga has great advice each season to keep your skin beautiful and healthy.
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BUSTING MYTHS ABOUT OUR HAIR
If you thought cutting your hair more often makes it grow faster you are wrong. Hair growth occurs at the roots, not the ends. However, a regular trim does help with your hair’s overall appearance in eliminating split ends, so even if you are growing your hair, a trim every 8–12 weeks is a good idea.
How often should we wash our hair? This depends entirely on your hair type, hairstyle and lifestyle. If you are sweating it out daily, you’ll want to wash your hair daily. Otherwise, shampoo your hair when it feels greasy at the roots, or every couple of days, always with a shampoo formulated for your hair type.
Stress does not cause grey hairs. Aging does. As you age you produce less of the melanin responsible for hair colour. However, stress can speed up the aging process so, for you and your hair’s sake, de-stress your life! Conditioner does not cause greasy hair. Greasy hair is brought on when too much sebum, an oil naturally in your body, is produced by the scalp tissues. Find a conditioner that suits your greasy hair and give it the benefit of the hydration and nourishment it deserves.
Pluck one grey hair and two will grow in its place is another myth. Still, it’s best not to pluck out your grey hairs, as this may lead to thinning or scarring. Just let nature or your stylist look after your greying process.
Air drying versus blow drying. Blow drying causes more damage to the hair’s surface while air drying, or the resultant longer exposure to water, does more harm to the strands themselves. Your best bet is to blow dry using a low setting or holding the dryer at least 15cms away from your hair.
Robyn
