The same principles that govern full-body massage apply to scalp massage. It’s good for the body and it’s good for your sense of well-being. That’s why it is one of the services offered at Salon Trendz in Chicago.

A scalp massage’s physiological, aesthetic and emotional benefits are many, says management at the salon, which currently offers a 25% discount on the spa service. For only $30, you can get a scalp massage that will help relieve stress and encourage hairline health and beautiful hair.

Through methodical application of finger pressure, increased circulation is facilitated in the scalp region. Enhanced blood flow promotes the hair’s natural growth and shedding cycles, by restoring normal body function in this area. At the cellular level, blood carries nourishment to hair follicles, feeding the cells the nutrients they require to operate at full capacity.

Lustrous, Lovely Hair

Healthy follicles result in a head of shiny, lustrous hair – your crowning beauty. Product buildup, an untreated scalp condition, tight hats and hair bands, and stress can produce less than optimal conditions for beautiful hair. That’s why a professional scalp massage is something you might want to consider.

In the meantime, give yourself daily head massages in the shower. Wet your hair thoroughly and apply a liberal amount of shampoo. Starting at the hairline, work your fingertips – never your fingernails – in small circles from the forehead, along the crown of the head, and down the back toward the nape of the neck. Repeat this sequence several times and then rinse thoroughly.

No Stresses for the Tresses
Along with the soap suds, you will wash away loose skin cells and any buildup of sebum, an oily substance produced by the sebaceous glands, leaving squeaky clean and lustrous hair that smells fresh. You just might rinse out a little stress, too. The lyrics from the musical “South Pacific” come to mind. “…I’m gonna wash that man right outta my hair and send him on his way.”)

If you suspect dandruff, hair loss, skin irritation, headaches, or dull hair have a deep-seated medical cause, check with your health care provider. Some skin and hair conditions require more aggressive intervention than massage.

The $30 scalp massage special at Salon Trendz, a women-only hair salon in the outskirts of Chicago, saves customers $10 a pop. To schedule this treatment and/or the salon’s deep-conditioning service, call for an appointment at (708) 671-1333. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except on Thursdays, when the salon is open until 6:30 in the evening.

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15752 S.  LaGrange Rd.  Orland Park, IL 60462
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Just 25 miles southwest of downtown Chicago

 

Do your research.

You need to know what you are getting into before you actually do it. Balayage is a new method that is used to add highlights to the hair. It is different from other techniques because the colors are hand-painted to achieve the best results.

The first step to getting good Balayage hair highlights is knowing what you want.

Because Balayage hair highlighting is done freehand, a softer and more natural look is achieved. If this is your preference, then you are good to go. On the other hand, if you want the color contrasts to be more obvious, you are better off with foiling or other similar highlighting methods.

Choosing the right hair color can dictate whether it is chic or sham.

The color that you choose to highlight your hair should not just complement the rest of your locks. It should also look good with the rest of your features. For example, pink-toned skin looks best with blonde highlights. For those with yellow undertones, a deep gold tone is a no-no. Ask your hairstylist for recommendations on what color highlights will look best on you.

Change your shampoo.

Protect your Balayage highlights by using a color-enhancing shampoo and conditioner. These products are especially formulated to prevent the color from fading too fast and from drying out.

Prepare an aftercare program.

Balayage hair highlighting is actually a gentler method compared to the other traditional highlighting techniques because it does not make use of heat. But getting a deep conditioning treatment after can make the hair even softer and smoother.

Watch out for touchups.

Roots start to show at around six to eight weeks after the Balayage hair highlights. This is only normal because hair grows. You can either color the hair yourself or go to the salon to have them fixed. A word of caution: do-it-yourself highlight jobs are not easy. This is because highlights only target certain portions of the hair which may be difficult to duplicate.

The right salon can make or break you.

Knowing what color to use or what kind of highlighting technique is best is only half the battle. This is why you need to go to a salon that you can trust to do a good job. Find a place where the hair stylists have the experience and the skill to give you Balayage hair highlights that will give you your best look yet.

** Interested in getting Balayage Hair Highlights? Call us to schedule an appointment for a free hair consultation at Salon Trendz.

To your Stunning Beauty!

For complementary consultations or to make an appointment, call (708)  671-1333

15752 S.  LaGrange Rd.  Orland Park, IL 60462

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Chicago Style – Japanese Hair Straightening first burst into the scene in the late 1990s in Japan but it quickly made it its way around the world, including the United States. Today, it has firmly established itself as one of the most popular treatments to get a better head of hair.

The Process
Japanese Hair Straightening makes use of chemicals to alter the texture of the hair. Most of the chemicals used, such as Liscio and Yuko, are manufactured in Japan. The entire process can last as long as three to six hours because it involves several steps. The hair is shampooed, heated under lamps, blown out, and ironed. Although it may sound like a lot, these steps are designed to not only straighten but also to give shine to the hair. After the process is completed, the hair must be kept away from moisture over the next 48 hours to retain its effects.

The Result
Japanese Hair Straightening guarantees permanently straight hair. Of course, the fact that hair grows means that it may need to be retouched after four to six months, depending on how fast it grows. What differentiates Japanese Hair Straightening from other straightening techniques is that the hair does not dry out. This means that it can move and reflect light the way naturally straight hair does.

Considerations
Japanese Hair Straightening works best on hair that has not been recently treated with chemicals.  Avoid coloring, bleaching or curling your hair if you are planning on getting your hair straightened. Otherwise, the hair may end up dry and brittle from exposure to too many chemicals. If your hair was treated, tell the hairstylist so that the amount of chemicals used can be adjusted to achieve the best results. In most cases, a hair strand test is done to ensure that the hair will react well with the chemicals.

Aftercare
Maintain the soft, smooth texture of hair after straightening by protecting it from the sun. Although the systems involved in Japanese Hair Straightening were designed to keep the hair healthy, chemicals are still used. To keep the hair healthy, condition the hair frequently after the treatment in accordance to the recommendations of the hairstylist. Also, avoid coloring you hair for at least a month after it was straightened.

Frizzy, unruly hair can be a thing of the past thanks to Japanese Hair Straightening treatment of Chicago area – Salon Trendz.
To find out more about this service, call us to schedule an appointment for a free hair consultation at Salon Trendz.

To your Stunning Beauty!

For complementary consultations or to make an appointment, call (708)  671-1333

http://www.salontrendz.com/japanese-hair-straightening.html

15752 South  LaGrange Rd.
Orland Park, IL 60462 

The first step to getting good Balayage hair highlights is knowing what you want. Because Balayage technique hair highlighting is done freehand, a softer and more natural look is achieved. If this is your preference, then you are good to go. On the other hand, if you want the color contrasts to be more obvious, you are better off with foiling or other similar highlighting methods.

1. Do your research.
   You need to know what you are getting into before you actually do it. Balayage technique is a new method that is used to add highlights to the hair. It is different from other techniques because the colors are hand-painted to achieve the best results.
2. Choose the right hair color can dictate whether it is chic or sham.
   The color that you choose to highlight your hair should not just complement the rest of your locks. It should also look good with the rest of your features. For example, pink-toned skin looks best with blonde highlights. For those with yellow undertones, a deep gold tone is a no-no. Ask your hairstylist for recommendations on what color highlights will look best on you.
3. Change your shampoo.
   Protect your Balayage highlights by using a color-enhancing shampoo and conditioner. These products are especially formulated to prevent the color from fading too fast and from drying out.
4. Prepare an aftercare program.
   Balayage hair highlighting is actually a gentler method compared to the other traditional highlighting techniques because it does not make use of heat. But getting a deep conditioning treatment after can make the hair even softer and smoother.
5. Watch out for touchups.
   Roots start to show at around six to eight weeks after the Balayage hair highlights. This is only normal because hair grows. You can either color the hair yourself or go to the salon to have them fixed. A word of caution: do-it-yourself highlight jobs are not easy. This is because highlights only target certain portions of the hair which may be difficult to duplicate.
6. The right salon can make or break you.
   Knowing what color to use or what kind of highlighting technique is best is only half the battle. This is why you need to go to a salon that you can trust to do a good job. Find a place where the hair stylists have the experience and the skill to give you Balayage hair highlights that will give you your best look yet.

Interested in getting Balayage Hair Highlights? Call us to schedule an appointment for a free hair consultation at Salon Trendz.

To your Stunning Beauty!

Tel:  (708)  671-1333

SalonTrendz.com

15752 S.  LaGrange Rd.
Orland Park, IL 60462

1.       Place the brush horizontally at the base of your lashes and wiggle it side to side as you move it from root to tip.

2.       Holding the wand diagonally (at about an 80- degree angle), sweep it over your lashes at the outer corners to fan and separate them.

3.       Use what is left on the brush for your bottom lashes. Hold the wand perpendicular to the eye and skim the tip very lightly over your lower lash line.

Q. Why do I get raccoon eyes when I wear mascara on my lower lashes?

A. Using a full – size brush on tiny lower lashes can glob on too much product as you apply. The extra mascara often casts an unflattering shadow under the eyes, and it also may cause you to rub the area and smear the pigment.

Q. How can I prevent mascara from smudging on my brow bone?

A. Your enviably long lashes are to blame. For mess – free application, makeup artists suggest looking down into a handheld mirror when sweeping on mascara, then waiting five seconds for it to dry before looking up.

Q. Are new Lash-Growth serums the end of mascara as we know it?

A. The newest one might be. The first treatment expected to be approved by the FDA for growing lashes could hit counter this year. Created by allergen, it contains an ingredient used in a glaucoma medication that was also found to make lashes longer and fuller. But you still need mascara to darken lashes. 

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How to do it:

1.       Spray Dry Roots with volumizer, blow – dry for a few minutes, then set the top half of hair in Velcro rollers.

How to get volume in hair

2.       Use A Thin Elastic to fasten the rest of hair into a low, loose ponytail at the nape of the neck.

3.       Gently Tease the ends of the ponytail, then fold it under and secure with pins, “This creates the foundation and shape for the entire look”.

4.       Remove Rollers, brush out curls and pin the middle layer under and into the ponytail.

5.       For Extra Volume And Bounce, blow-dry the top layer of hair with a round brush; make a deep side part and let hair fall. Pin where necessary to create a clean line.

Folded ponytail

How to Do It

1.       Separate Hair into four sections: crown, left, right and back.

2.       Pull The Back Section into a tight ponytail at the center of head. It should be at the same eye level as you.

3.       Spritz All Around the ponytail with hairspray, then work a quarter – size amount of gel onto the sides and back.

4.       Wrap Left Section of hair around the ponytail as many times as you need to, until there is just a bit of hair left, then pin the ends into the base. Repeat on right side.

5.       Tease The Crown, then tuck the ends into the center of the ponytail with the point of a rattail brush. Spritz with hairspray to secure top, then run a flatiron over the ponytail.

For FREE consultations or to make an appointment , call (708)  671-1333

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15752 South  LaGrange Rd. Orland Park, IL 60462.

Deep condition before you color

Healthy Hair Care

• Wait two days after shampooing before coloring. The color will adhere better, since your scalp is more sensitive after shampooing, it will make the process more comfortable. Plus the natural oils in your hair will protect it.

Long Hair Care Tips

1. Try to avoid sleeping with very tight braids or pony tails. The tightness and the stress can cause breakage and even hair loss.
2. If your hair is braided or has a pony tail, try to use a specially treated band or scrunchie which can help prevent the breakage. Limit your use on clips, bows and untreated bands.
4. If you plan on growing your hair out more, it is advisable that you trim your hair every 3 months to prevent split ends from breaking the hair.
5. Brushing your hair is important because it helps spread the hair’s natural oils. When brushing use long strokes starting from the roots. Stroke your hand over your hair after you are done brushing to get rid of static.
6. When drying your hair, don’t rub with a towel. Instead, blot the water out of your hair. Rubbing can cause tangles.
7. When detangling your hair, work your way up from the tips of your hair and up to the hair roots.

Haircuts now are just $35. Please mention this promo when making reservations.

To make an appointment  or your FREE hair-analysis, call (708)  671-1333. 

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2009 A New Year, A New You

I promise to honestly evaluate my budget by:

• Looking realistically at the numbers and paying off credit card debt.
• Taking advantage of coupons and deals offered by businesses such as Salon Trendz in Chicago, which provides free bang trims between regular haircuts for loyal customers.
• Cutting back on unnecessary spending. (Try bringing coffee from home instead of making the daily pilgrimage to the local cafe.)
• Visiting the vintage clothes boutique to supplement the wardrobe.

I promise to expand my horizons by:

• Trying something new such as learning how to swing dance or taking a cooking class.
• Getting a makeover – anything from Japanese hair straightening to getting pretty highlights added to your hair. If you haven’t ever tried brow threading, Salon Trendz offers a $15 special for first-timers.
• Paying attention to current events and starting discussions with others.
• Reading at least three books on the best-seller list.

I promise to optimize my physical health by:

• Working to reduce stress by taking a stretch-and-relax class, getting a scalp massage, engaging in regular prayer, cutting back on extracurricular activities, or by scheduling counseling sessions if needed.
• Eating more nutritiously – to fuel the body, rather than to anesthetize problems
• Exercising aerobically three to six days a week. (Take your pet to the dog park, go to the gym, or walk to work.)
• Incorporating resistance training (weights) into your week to boost metabolism, fight osteoporosis and improve tone.

I promise to take care of my relationships by:

• Saying “I’m sorry” more often.
• Renewing old friendships by writing letters or making impromptu phone calls.
• Planning practical outings with friends to get a manicure, facial or a new haircut.
• Extending forgiveness more readily.

I promise to make a difference by:

• Finding a place to volunteer such as the humane society or at a fund-raising event
• Picking up trash, taking shorter showers and using cloth grocery bags – anything to help the environment.
• Cleaning out the closet and donating clothing to a homeless shelter.
• Writing a letter to a Congressman or an editorial to the newspaper.

This is just a starter list of resolutions for 2009. Now it’s your turn to customize your own set of promises for the new year. Good luck!

Let personnel at  women only Chicago Salon Trendz help you with your New Year’s resolutions by making an appointment for a free hair analysis or beauty consultation. Renew friendships by making it a group outing. Make it relaxing by opting for a shampoo, deep conditioning, scalp massage and styling. For more information, visit http://www.salontrendz.com/services.html.

To your Stunning Beauty!

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15752 S.  LaGrange Rd. Orland Park, IL 60462

Great Haircut for Holidays & Makeup To-Go

gifts will soon be vying for our attention. The season will either bowl you over or it will make you merry. With a little preparation and a detailed calendar, you can multiply your good cheer and avert stress – a sure-fire beauty buster!

Before you do anything else, make an appointment for a good haircut. Photos are a fact of life, especially during the holidays, so tackle that potential stress factor by getting the best haircut you’ve had all year. Get some flattering foil highlights or hand painted balayage color put in and take care of your overgrown brows before someone posts a horribly unflattering phone photo on Facebook. Find a good brow threading artist and take care of that stubble lickity-split.

After you get those hair issues under control, pack yourself a small cosmetic kit for emergencies to tuck in your desk drawer at the office, in your hobo tote bag, or even in your car’s glove compartment. That way, you can do a quick touch up before heading out for a holiday cocktail with friends after work or catching your niece’s dancing debut in “The Nutcracker.” Your friends and family will marvel at your spontaneity and your festive aura.

Here are 12 items to include in a beauty-to-go kit this holiday season:

1. Collapsable brush or wide-toothed comb to remedy hat hair.
2. A compact of foundation with a mirror for touch-ups.
3. Concealer stick for those unplanned blemishes.
4. Blush to revive your color after a day at the office.
5. Eyebrow pencil that can be used as liner too.
6. Small pot of sparkle dust to smooth on shoulders, legs, eyelids or even through your hair – to give you that snow-kissed look.
7. A miniature vial of your favorite perfume.
8. A moisturizing lipstick or gloss to keep lips looking pretty. Think cranberries, cinnamon sticks and candycanes.
9. Mascara. It’s a must-have. No debating this one.
10. Small tube of hand lotion. It can be used to remove eye makeup smudges in a pinch or moisturize dry legs.
11. Travel-size deodorant. No explanation necessary.
12. A pair of festive dangly earrings, a holiday scarf, or a stunning pin to dress up a blouse or to tuck into a “messy bun” knotted at the nap of your neck.

Those in the Chicago area during the holidays may contact beauty experts at Salon Trendz in Palos Heights for the latest in stylish haircuts, as well as blow-outs and special airbrush makeup for seasonal events. Eyebrow threading and sculpting, Japanese hair straightening, and hair coloring services are additional ways to face the holidays head-on. To make an appointment at this women-only salon in the Chicago area, call (708) 671-1333

To your Stunning Beauty!

15752 S.  LaGrange Rd.  Orland Park, IL 60462.

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Hair care and cosmetics

How to respond to grim predictions can be overwhelming, but taking baby steps can help us overcome our inertia. Start small. Do something – anything – and you will have already begun to reduce your carbon footprint.

Wondering where to begin? Chicago’s Salon Trendz Palos Heights suggests you begin going green in the master bath, where everyone starts their day. Changes in beauty routines can
make a “world of difference.”

• Use a low-flow shower head. You’ll use half the water with these updated “green” models, especially if you get the latest haircut for women – one of those sassy bobs that every one is requesting at the hair salon. Washing short hair is a cinch!
• Use organic soaps, makeup, hair products and other toiletries. A lot of these green companies give back a percentage of earnings to environment-saving projects.
• Use compact fluorescent bulbs in your bathroom. They cost a little more initially, but use less energy per year and last longer than standard bulbs.
• Air dry your hair. Wash it the night before and skip the blow-dryer.
• Consider getting your hair permanently straightened. Not only will you get shiny, manageable hair, you’ll reduce your energy consumption. Instead of using lots of electricity to blow-dry and flat-iron your hair every day, your Japanese hair straightening will help you save money on your utility bills and use less electricity produced by carbon-emitting power plants. Japanese hair straightening is effective for six to 12 months, which also means you’ll use less gas driving to the hair salon for beauty upkeep and use fewer hair products packaged in plastic.
• Buy organic cotton balls, which are not subject to pesticides and bleaches.
• Buy super-size bottles of shampoo and conditioning products to save money and resources. Recycle the plastic containers when you’re done.
• Turn off the water while you soap up and brush your teeth. You’ll save gallons.
• Open the bathroom window instead of using the ventilation fan.
• Use bathroom tissue manufactured from 100% recycled paper goods.
• Purchase replacement tins of blush and foundation to insert in your compact.
• Use an old cleaned mascara wand to brush brows instead of buying a new brow comb with all its packaging.
• Hang damp towels immediately, so you don’t have to launder them as often.
• Dispose of your empties responsibly. Ask your local waste-management company how to safely get rid of nail polish bottles, hair spray cans and hair dye bottles.
• And, of course, do as your mama says. Turn off the lights when you leave the room.

Now, that wasn’t so bad was it? It’s that simple to go green. One baby step leads to another and before you know it you will be a Mean Green Eco Machine!.

The Green Living Ideas web site listed the following hair care and cosmetics among its favorite organic and eco-friendly brands: Cosmetics Kitchen, Jane Iredale Cosmetics, Larenim, Natural Solutions, Avolon Organics, Dessert Essence, Terressentials and Weleda.

Skin Deep, a safety guide to cosmetics and personal care products sponsored by Environmental Working Group, gave the following cosmetic brands a zero-risk ranking on one or more of their products: Coastal Classic Creations, Cosmic Tree Essentials, Gourmet Body Treats, Honey Bee Gardens, Miessence, Everyday Minerals., Prince Matchabelli, Healing-Scents, Naked, Avon Mark, Kinerase and Z.Bigatti.

Salon Trendz in Palos Heights Chicago offers virtual hair consultation. You’ll get beauty advice AND save a gallon or two of gas in the process. Simply email a current picture showing your haircut, and include a phone number. A beauty technician will call to discuss options and to answer your questions – free of charge.

To your Stunning Beauty!

15752 S.  LaGrange Rd.  Orland Park, IL 60462

Tel: 708-671-1333
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10 things that can rob you of your beauty rest

Jasmine and Ariel are smart and funny. Cinderella and Snow White are problem-solvers and aren’t afraid of work. Pocahontas and Mulan are always up for adventure. Those are all great attributes, of course, but when you ask a little girl why she loves her favorite princess, nine times out of 10 she’ll say, “…Because she’s so pretty.”

Princess Aurora was beautiful too, and her “power nap” may have been instrumental in her good looks. Aurora, the one and only Sleeping Beauty, had plenty of time to reap the benefits of enough shut-eye – a crucial component of looking your best.

According to statistics gathered by the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta (CDC), adults and teenagers are not getting enough sleep – or at least a lot less than we did 20 years ago. An estimated 50-70 million people in the U.S. have chronic sleep and wakefulness disorders, says the CDC. Most adults need seven to eight hours of sleep, and school-age kids and teenagers require nine or more. Preschoolers need 10 to 12, and babies should snooze as much as 18 hours or more each day.

While You Sleep

While you sleep, your body is very busy at the cellular level. Cell damage is being repaired, and your brain processes information it has been bombarded with throughout the previous day. Short-term memory is shored up too, so good sleep habits go hand in hand with the ability to learn.

Beauty experts say that you need to get enough sleep if you want to avoid dark under-eye circles, puffy lids, bloodshot eyes and a less-than-healthy-looking complexion. Not only do you compromise your looks with sleep deprivation, you can also damage your immune system, making yourself prone to every virus that comes down the pike. Living as a sleep-deprived woman can contribute to cardiovascular disease, weight issues, diabetes, irritability, and even depression.

Here are 10 things that can rob you of your beauty rest:

1.      Surfing the Internet or watching TV when you should be asleep

2.      Drinking caffeinated beverages or foods (like chocolate) late in the day

3.      Too much excitement, or exercising in the evening instead of earlier

4.      Alcohol and nicotine, which interrupt sleep patterns

5.      Eating a large meal before laying down, or going to bed hungry

6.      Stress, worry and emotional turmoil

7.      Sick children or little ones with poor sleep habits

8.      A job with changing work shifts, causing vacillating sleep schedules

9.      Noise such as barking dogs, sirens and noisy neighbors

10.  Chronic pain and illnesses

The remedy? Start making changes to address these sleep-robbing circumstances. See a sleep specialist if you are really concerned. Your health and looks depend on it. In the meantime, you can practice a few makeup tricks.

Talk to a Beauty Expert

Consult with a beautician for helpful application tricks to disguise dark circles and rejuvenate the skin. The beauty experts at Salon Trendz in Palos Heights, Chicago, are in the business of making their customers feel like princesses, so let them help you out. …Just think of them as your personal fairy godmothers – only a lot hipper!

Getting a good wash-and-go haircut or a stress-relieving scalp massage can make you feel younger. Giving your eyebrows the proper shape and arch will open up your eyes and help remedy that tired look. Salon Trendz offers both brow sculpting and eyebrow threading, as well as airbrush makeup for special occasions. Even something as simple as adding hair highlights can give you a cosmetic boost.

You might even consider splurging on Japanese hair straightening to cut down on the hair routine in the morning. If you can save yourself from spending 30 minutes in front of the mirror in the morning, that could be another half hour getting your beauty sleep. You’ll wake up more refreshed and be able to give those princesses a run for their money!

The stylists at Salon Trendz in Palos Heights, Chicago, are available for a free makeup consultation and hair analysis. Call today to schedule your appointment.

To your Stunning Beauty!

Tel: 708-671-1333
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Makeup Tips

revert to earlier bed times or else risk sleeping through their alarms. College co-eds jostle for mirror time in dorm restrooms, wielding all sorts of menacing items to get them ready in time for class – sizzling curling irons, mascara wands, hairspray, blow-dryers, and flatirons hot enough to fry an egg.

Soon, the smart girls realize something’s gotta give. Campus life and hours spent on hair and makeup just don’t mesh. Morning makeup application will need to be cut down to a five-minute beauty blitz, and they’ll learn to either wear their hair “au naturel” to classes or shove it under a ball cap, emblazoned with the school logo. For the really smart gals, a third option comes to mind: a semi-permanent cure for the unruly mess – an appointment at a hair salon to get Japanese hair straightening.

Thermal reconditioning will zap the frizz, lock in shine and give pin-straight hair for about nine months – the length of the school year. You’ll be able to pack away the hair-straightening balms and the flatiron. Other than using the recommended after-care products, your hair will be maintenance-free for months, allowing you to concentrate on your studies so you can ace those finals. With mirror time reduced in the mornings, you’ll be able to catch an extra hour of sleep and still make it on time to the lecture hall. Combine the treatment with the latest in women haircuts and you’ll be one stylin’ co-ed.

Combine Japanese hair straightening with a simple five-minute makeup routine and you’ll be good to go. Salon Trendz makeup artists in Chicago suggest that you stick to neutral colors and simple techniques to minimize application time.

Salon Trendz’ Five-minute Morning Makeup Blitz

1. Apply moisturizer with SPF 15 or higher to protect skin from sun damage.
2. If you wear foundation, use the sheerest base you have. Apply it with a slightly damp makeup sponge or clean fingertips. Apply dry foundation and blend it in with a brush for even coverage.
3. Apply cheek color with a big blusher brush, sweeping down from the apples of your cheeks, where women blush naturally.
4. Apply a light layer of eye shadow, smudging a little shimmer at the inner corners to make sleepy eyes look alert.
5. Outline eyes with a soft brown eyeliner pencil, concentrating on the outer corners. Blend the line with a small applicator sponge to keep it from looking garish.
6. Apply mascara to your top lashes. One coat is sufficient and looks more natural.
7. Using a fat brow pencil or a brush with powder, apply color lightly to your brow bone and blend. Defining your eyebrows gives your face more impact.
8. Use a translucent lipstick, which allows the natural texture and color of your lips to shine through. A few quick strokes with a lip brush will even it out. Natural, translucent lip shades don’t require as much precision, so they take less time.
9. Take a puff brush and lightly powder your nose and T-zone with loose translucent powder to set makeup and prevent shine.
10. Check the results in natural light, make any adjustments, and head out the door.

Adopt these A+ time-saving steps and you’ll go to the head of the class. You’ll find you get more sleep, start the day with less stress, and get to school on time. Who says smart young women can’t be beautiful and punctual, too?

To see if Japanese hair straightening is right for you, schedule a free consultation and hair analysis with a specialist at Salon Trendz in Palos Heights, in the Chicago area. The salon also offers makeup services, including airbrush makeup and makeup application for special occasions like a formal dance, a wedding or a hot date.

To your Stunning Beauty!

15752 S.  LaGrange Rd.
Orland Park, IL 60462

Tel: 708-671-1333
Salon Trendz