The Vertical Hair Cut

The Vertical Hair Cut,

I went to Jovance last Thursday for a serious hair problem. I love my hair and I think it is one of my best assets but it was "poofey" and way too wild. I needed more than a trim but I did not want to lose the length.

I was really concerned about who would cut it because my hair is hard to cut. I have long, thick hair and I did not want short hair but I really needed relief from the heat as normally my hair was ending up in a pony tail or hair clip by noon.

My stylist at Jovance was great. She understood that I needed my hair reshaped and some of the weight taken out. They devised a two part process that could specifically solve my problem and I call it the vertical hair cut.

So here is what they did: First my hair was shaped. I had been afraid to cut it and some of the ends needed to come off. She worked some layers into my hair and it did take her a long time. She was meticulous and my hair was exactly perfect but still too thick.

When she was done I went to the next stylist who was an expert with "cutting into" a persons hair and taking the bulk out with a razor and that was done in a vertical technique removing select sections of hair.

I could not believe how much of my hair was on the floor and I still had long hair. It was great and I had great volume which I never had before. The smaller pieces of hair were just giving me the perfect "Rocker-Chic" hair.

I love my "Vertical Hair" Cut and if you have long, hot, thick hair I definitely suggest you thin it out this summer and cool down. It is so much faster to blow dry and style. I love it.

So check out a Vertical Hair Cut if you want to keep it long but not be to hot... (temperature wise)

Fabulous Bi-Racial Hair Care

Remember playing "Dress-up"? And using a pillow case, hooded sweatshirt or, daiper cloth (as shown to the left) as your glamorous hair, because yours was a big poof or too short to whip over your shoulders with attitude? Oh how I longed to have someone do something beautiful with my hair... Have you been looking for a salon that can handle the strength & length of your bi-racial hair with style & care? I've found the Place!!! Jovance Beauty and Wellness in Vallejo, California... Longing is over for me & my children!!! I can't tell you the countless salons I've tried, looking for a place that could care for the unique blend of European, Native American & African hair the My daughters and myself have. Each of us has different textures of hair, none exactly the same. Our hair isn't "Either Or" it's a blend of Many... Salons tend to focus on Either African Or European hair, either they can cut but not style (typically Anglo/European Salons) or they can style but not cut (typically ethnic); too much or too little Conditioner, oil, grease or heat; I've spent Hundred$$$$$ of dollars over the years trying to find a place that can handle the balance of hair textures... And we've found it at Jovance!!! We're soooo happy someone can do Our hair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Women in Osaka Japan Trust Aveda

But Women in Vallejo know that they don't have to fly to Japan to get their excellent hair care products. The special smoothing hair care products actually make hair 60% softer and smoother. If you are looking for silky, soft, smooth hair care products visit Jovance and let us show you the wonders of Aveda.

There are specialty products for all hair types as well.

Aveda Selects Jovance Beauty and Wellness...

To Host Their Training Sessions in this Area!

This is a huge achievement for Vallejo and our Area. Our state of the art facility is a full service salon, day spa, and boutique full of retail merchandise and products for your every beauty need.

Aveda is an outstanding product line of body, bath and skincare products who is setting industry standards for products that are good for you and safe for the environment.

If you want to attend the Training Classes please contact Jovance Beauty and Wellness or Aveda http://www.aveda.com/contactus/contactus_prof.tmpl?ngextredir=1.

The Aveda Trainings are for Aveda Concept Salons and their Employees and are held at Jovance Beauty and Wellness.

HairWorld: The Persuit of Excellence

Who Saw HairWorld on PBS? (It will be on Wednesday the 25th PBS fyi)

I read that it was the Best in Show if you like bouffants and if it is not past the 25th you may want to check out the local showing.

Me, I like my hair to look soft, silky and natural. I don't mind hairspray but definately no teasing...

Hairstyles come and go but truly, I have never seen such lovely hair styles as those that walk out of Jovance Beauty and Wellness. I think they need a TV Show: Beautiful Hair... Amazing Hair Styles or Heads that Talk would be my choices for a title...

For a reality show, I would love to see all the heads that walk out their shop and the heads they turn. What happens to these lovely ladies after a hair appointment would be great...

Yes, they look that good. Really!! Press and Curl, Up do's, Highlight, Low lights, Cut and blow dry, what ever your taste you will definately find the amazing looks at Jovance Beauty and Wellness.

Things That Make You Look Beautiful

Beauty Comes from Within... but there are definitely things that I feel make me look beautiful. First off that inner glow... the joy I carry makes me look beautiful and that takes work. I need rest, a healthy diet, exercise, the right clothes, make up and peace. Sure, I do have my little inner diva routine: hair, nails, grooming and the trick list like Shampure Hair Products from Aveda...

So what makes you look and feel beautiful?

Here are some of the things we have heard:

A new outfit or piece of clothing (including a new pair of shoes).
A spa service: massage, pedicure, manicure, facial, body peel, hot stone massage
A beauty enhancement product: eyelash extensions, hair extensions, microdermabrasion
A piece of jewelery
Cosmetics: make up, body and bath products.

My favorite routine is getting a "Pamper Me" day where I get the manicure, pedicure, and then my hair done. A new cut with a blow dry always makes me feel beautiful.

So how about you?

Do You Have Questions For Our Experts?

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Jovance Beauty and Wellness needs your feedback for our blog.

We want to post topics that interest you. If you will please

post a questions we can get rolling on new articles.

I think we should have a contest too.

What do You Think?

Can Eating Good Can Save Your Skin?

I recently saw the article "Can Good Eating Save Your Skin?", by KAREN COLLINS, M.S., R.D., C.D.N, AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH.

What I gleaned is that eating well does help but it does not replace the benefits of using sun screen and protective clothing during peak hours. I buy make up that has sun screen in it because this is just not somthing I could fit in my routine. I am always rushing and just did not like the extra step.

The article said that their Researchers found, "premature aging of skin and skin cancer seem to involve sun damage from ultraviolet light, which creates highly reactive substances, called "free radicals," that damage cell proteins and DNA..."

To counter act this we need to eat foods high in "antioxidants like beta-carotene and other carotenoids can stabilize free radicals and end the damaging chain reactions they start."

So to me this is yes, eating good foods rich in color can save your skin and benefit your health over all but you MUST protect the skin period. This means skin care lines with UV Protection or a specific sun block.

So my advice is foods rich in color: spinach, carrots, beets, and lots of fruit, grains and leafy veggies full of antioxidants. No one should forget the benefits of water, supplements and exercise to promote general good health of the skin.

I also wanted to point out a key point they made in the same article. They quoted a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition where carotenoid supplements were found to reduced the skins reddening in response to ultraviolet light (which means they suffered less reddening skin damage from ultraviolet light).

Please note that "these studies involved fair-skinned people with a tendency to develop sunburn. It is not clear if the results would be the same for people with darker skin". We do however know that darker skin offers the benefits of the pigments protection and ages much better than fair-skin.

To read the full article log on to: http://www.pioneerthinking.com/aicr_skincare.html

More Info: The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) offers a Nutrition Hotline (1-800-843-8114) 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday-Friday. This free service allows you to ask questions about diet, nutrition and cancer. A registered dietitian will return your call, usually within 48 hours

Are You Feeling Emotionally Balanced?

Are You Feeling Emotionally Balanced?

We all may get the blues now and then. When our spouse or other family members hurt our feelings or our job is placing to many demands in our life. Those feelings are simply just your body's way of saying..."Hey, I need some love and attention please". There are many ways to give yourself a treat. Talking to a friend, working out at the gym or taking the dog for a walk or getting a divalicious spa treatment.

Here are some benefits of massage therapy you may not be familar with:

Mental Benefits of Massage Therapy:

Reduces mental stress Promotes better sleep
Calms a bad temper Induces mental relaxation
Improves concentration

Emotional Benefits of Massage Therapy:

Reduces anxiety Enhances self-image
Provides a feeling of well-being Promotes greater creative expression

I know that when I am over due for a massage my world is not good. After a treatment I some how feel whole both in mind, body and spirit.

Jovance is a wonderfully relaxing spa with experts who know just how to refresh your spirit with the right spa treatment. You will be glad you did.
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What Are You Craving?

What Are You Craving?

Hot Fudge Sundae?

Don't do it. One on your lips forever on your hips. You probably just need to relax and unwind. Did you know that the relaxing feelings from eating comfort food can be duplicated from a warm relaxing massage?

Its true and here are some more benefits of massage you may not know:

Physical Benefits of Massage Therapy:

Physically relaxes the body Calms the nervous system
Lowers blood pressure Reduces heart rate
Slows respiration Loosens tight muscles
Stretches connective tissues Improves skin tone
Increases blood and lymph circulation Speeds the removal of metabolic waste
Increases red blood cell counts Relieves tired and aching muscles
Stimulates the release of endorphins Improves muscle tone
Relieves cramps and muscle spasms Increases flexibility and range of motion
Promotes deeper more effective breathing Speeds recovery from injuries and illness
Strengthens the immune system Reduces swelling
Reduces scarring Improves posture
Reduces tension headaches Increases tissue metabolism
Decreases muscular deterioration

Jovance has expert massage therapists waiting to relax you today!

Did You Hear About Wednesday?

Hey Everyone, I just heard through the Jovance Grapevine that the Make Up Party was so successful they are doing a repeat this WEDNESDAY.

If you did not make it... don't MISS IT.

The latest colors in products that are good for you and our environment.

Hope to see YOU there.