Sprawling is a great Picker-Upper!!

Sprawl? Etiquette says “no” but beauty says “yes”! It’s a good idea to sprawl on the bed, on the floor or in a comfortable chair for a few minutes each day. Consciously try to relax every muscle in your body and close your eyes for ten minutes or so. You’ll probably have a hard time forcing yourself to get up again but in a moment or two you’ll attack your tasks with renewed energy and when evening comes you’ll be smiling more and sighing less. Chit Chat says this works well with home moms but how about the working moms? And how about the Guys? She said this tip is for all who have day jobs as most of us working folks do. If your employer has no arrangements for a rest period then the next best thing is to sprawl immediately when you get home. This is especially true if you plan to go out for the evening. Her advice is to try it and see if the results are really postive.

How to have Beautiful Eyelashes

Of course it’s the man-child who gets those long curling beautiful eyelashes and we girls just do the best we can with what we have. However regular care nd proper treatment can make your lashes much silkier and prettier frames for you eyes. Every night as you prepare for bed dip the end of the finger lightly into your face cream and rub it gently over your lashes. You’ll be astonished at the improvement just three or four weeks of this nightly treatment will accomplish. Chit Chat says that there are many beautiful artificial eyelashes that one can chose from in most drug and Department stores, The one precaution would be to be sure to follow the directions and precautions in the directions. She also says that a great tip from the "professional" makeup artist, is in order to make your lashes look like the models you see in the magazines is to put a second coat of mascara only on the outer lashes. This draws the eye out and up and gives the appearance of more length. It really works!

An Ounce of Prevention is worth a pound of Cure!

That old axiom that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is certainly true when it comes to taking care of your hands. Remember to use your vacumn cleaner attachments instead of a dust cloth. Don’t dip your hands into excessively hot water. Use milder household cleansers and soaps. Dry your hands thoroughly before introducing any outside tasks. One should choose the best hand cream available to insure beautiful hands. Even the best hand cream won’t do as much as the careful observance of these "preventers."

Everything that goes up must come Down!

“Everything that goes up must come down” has something to do with the law of gravity. This is also a handy rule to remember when applying the base coat that is used before the final makeup application. Most experts advise upward strokes when applying the base coat. But in the case of a finish application those upward strokes raise the fine downy hairs which usually lie flat against the skin on every woman’s face. Remember a few downward strokes are necessary before applying the “finish” coat. This helps to complete the operation and will avoid a slightly fuzzy appearance.

I'm including another of chit Chat's educational tips about women's makeup with Arbonne's great Botanicle products: One of the biggest mistakes women make is not cleansing their face as they need to. This is the foundation of great skin. If you don't have a clean clear canvas it doesn't matter what kind of makeup you are using it won't have the finish you are looking for. Arbonne's Botanical face scrub and deep pore cleansing mask are our picks for getting the job done. The scrub exfoliates with a combination of walnut shells and jojoba oil and vitamin C. The mask has a combination of botanicals, and vitamin C. This should be conpleted before applying the finish coat.

History of the Barber Pole

The barber pole has a wonderful and interesting story to tell. It's presence today keeps the story alive. It is thought to be the oldest distinguishing mark of any profession or craft, dating back before the birth of Christ. History tells us that barber service was rendered to the public at least as early as 6,000 BC. Hair and beard trimming (barbering), administering herbs (medicine), tooth pulling (dentistry), and blood letting (surgery) were all performed by the same individuals in early history. They were then called "Barber-Surgeons."

Because of the services they rendered, especially to royalty, these barber-surgeons were among the most respected and protected citizens alive. They held this respect for thousands of years. During their practice of surgery, which consisted of blood letting or bleeding the disease, a white cloth was used as a wrap or bandage. In those days of primitive sanitation, the cloth was used again and again. The barber-surgeon simply rinsed out the cloth and hung it in the doorway of the shop to dry.

Thus the red and white twisted cloth became the emblem of the profession. As hundreds of years passed, the original cloth became today's gleaming red and white striped glass pole which now represents only the professional grooming aspect of barbering. The doctors, dentists, and surgeons have long since moved away, leaving the barber pole the exclusive property of the artistic barbering profession. For those of you that are not in the Profession can now see that the "Hair Business" is a Profession and not just a "beauty operator" or "barbers" as many think of us. You are right, we are not "maids" and certainly are not "servants" What do you think?

Are you plagued by a Year round Snow Storm?

Dandruff can best be controlled by the same methods used to treat excessively oily hair. Thorough and frequent shampooing and lots and lots of brushing should be the first step.. Just before a shampoo, brush your hair vigorously allowing the bristles to get a good contact with the entire scalp area. Then shampoo and rinse very thoroughly. Rub a good antiseptic lotion into the scalp at this time while massaging the scalp with your finger tips to improve the blood circulation. Of course there are many dandruff shampoos available but my experience is that they seem to add oil to the hair and scalp. One could experiment with these dandruff shampoos but thorough brushing before the shampoo and using the antiseptic after the shampoo will do more to control dandruff than just the shampoo alone.

Some people have sensitive scalps and may be sensitive to a thorough brushing. When experimenting with the shampoos you could try Arbonne's botanical shampoo that is good for sensitivity. Another Arbonne shampoo is their "T" Tree shampoo for anyone with an oily or dry scalp. This "T" Tree shampoo is good for folks that work in restaurants, mechanics and plants who often have a lingering odor left on their hair from kitchen grease, motor oils and plastics. The "T" Tree shampoo is a great cleanser and at the same time may help to control a dandruff problem..

How to keep your Nail Polish from Chipping

My friend finally owned up that she is a close friend of Chit Chat and that Chit Chat is the Educational director of a Cosmetology School. There’s no wonder they have sent me so many grooming tips. She wanted me to understand that this tip is not the directions for a complete manicure performed by a Professional manicurist or a Student in training at a Cosmetology School. This tip is how to keep your nail polish from chipping.

Don’t do a rush job on your nails! With most women this is a last minute chore and their nails show it. You can polish your nails hours ahead of time and not worry about chipping if you do the job right and here’s how.

Remove all the old polish. Apply a thin coat of colorless polish. Apply two thin coats of your color, Apply a top coat of colorless polish, carrying the last coat over the ends of and under the edges of the nails. Let the hands dry for fifteen to twenty minutes or follow directions if you have a nail dryer. This manicure will last.

Hairstyles change in Cycles

If it’s a new hair style you’re thinking of remember one thing or rather two things. The general outline of your head from both front and sides is oval. Your hair must be styled to fit the curves of these two ovals in a becoming manner. No bunches of hair should break this oval line too prominently. A skilled Hairstylist is your best bet because they can watch the effect as they work and their experience helps them to eliminate what would be a poor hair style for you. This is the correct and proven design of a normal hairstyle on a perfect oval. A hairstyle on any other shape head and face must make the over all outline of the style appear oval.

The present generation has become so used to seeing beautiful young stars with perfect oval faces that as far as they are concerned the hair doesn’t enter the picture. It is for this reason that all the female news reporters and annalist with poor shaped faces and some out of proportion figures appear on television with long stringy looking hair. I sometimes wonder how they can read the teleprompter when they have to keep pushing their stringy hair out of their eyes. One would think that the CEO’s of the TV news organizations would demand better hairstyles for their employees. It is my personal opinion that these female reporters demand the Hair Designers for the networks to come up with an easy and fast style for their particular show. How lucky they are in today’s market. For those of you who remember the female news reporters in the early days of television can remember what beautiful hairstyles they wore. It looked like they were really trying to outdo each other. Hairstyles change in cycles and it looks like Hillary Rodham at Wellelsey college had this hairstyle two cycles ago. I know I am not the only person who looks on today’s female TV employees in this manner. I would appreciate it if you would click on the comment at the end of this post and let me know what you think about todays Hairstyles.

Magnifying your Make-up Job!

Suppose that just as you finished your make-up you learned that someone was going to study your face with a magnifying glass! Would your go back and do the job over? If you would then you didn’t do the job right the first time! A good clear skin and good make-up are not accidental. They result from a careful painstaking effort. You never know when you’ll be cast in a “close up” with someone whose admiration means something to you. So remember the magnifying class and take pains every time. Would you believe this? My friend sent me this tip and I reminded her to be sure and send this on to Chit Chat.