I’m not sure if alot of you are familiar with threading as a hair removal technique.  But I wanted to mention it because when I was in Esthetician school an Asian classmate turned me onto it.  It was something she had actually taught herself many years ago and after I decided to have my lip hair threaded by her I knew I would never go back to waxing my upper lip again. 

So what is threading and how does it work?  Basically the licensed esthetician or practitioner uses a good length of cotton thread and holds one end in her teeth and the other in one hand. The middle is then looped through the index and middle fingers of the free hand. The loop is the part of the thread that grabs and pulls the unwanted hairs from the skin.  Hair removal is quick and slightly stinging from the hairs being pulled out but very clean.  I had no redness or irritation that you may get from waxing. 

Recommended for upper lip and eyebrows but I’m not sure how well this would work on other parts of the body.  I would probably say to stick with waxing for legs, underarms and other larger areas. Results with threading can also last longer then waxing. 

Long beautiful eyelashes and full glamorous eyebrows are not something most of us women were born with but now with the introduction of semi-permanent eyelash extensions there was finally hope.  To take the lash and brow thing one step further there is now also eyelash transplant and eyebrow transplant surgery available.  To give you a quick overview hair follicles are basically taken from the back of your scalp and brought to the eyelash area or eyebrow to be transplanted. This surgery is beneficial to those suffering from Alopecia - which is loss of hair, congenital reasons, disease, plucking or undergoing chemotherapy or radiation.

Since this surgery requires specialized training and expertise only a handful of cosmetic and plastic surgeons are offering this new and popular service alongside their breast surgeries, liposuction and facelifts. 

In Tuscon, Arizona Dr. Mikel Lo has added this unique service to his menu.    To find out more information on eyelash and eyebrow transplants visit Dr. Mikel Lo’s website at www.aboutfacescosmetic.com.

P.S. Regular trimming required.

Products that deliver results and don’t cost a fortune… this is what Boots is all about. The famous UK brand that carry’s the ever popular No. 7 cosmetic and skincare line that stars like Madonna, Keira Knightley and Terri Hatcher are big fans of.  Good news for us No. 7 and some of Boots other lines like Botanics, a botanical skin, bath and bodycare line as well as Time Dimensions, their result oriented anti-aging line are making their way to the US this spring and being offered exclusively at Target and CVS stores around the country. 

Boots sets it’s standards high and only brings you products that are derived of healthy, organic ingredients as is seen in their Mediterranean bath and bodycare line.  These luscious moisturizers include fruits, herbs and other wholesome ingredients that will nourish and replenish your dry skin and at the same time make you feel like you are touring the countryside.

Boots is so popular in the UK that it holds a Royal Warrant which means the Royal Family indulges in their products as well.  Just think we will now have something in common with them! 

Next time you are at Target or CVS don’t forget to buy some Boots!  Also check them out online at www.boots.com and if you need some skincare advice try out their Skincare Analysis Wheel - sometimes we just need a little help.

This is interesting… if you have ever wanted to try permanent makeup for your eyebrows but were too scared… well … because it’s permanent.  Stamp Me Fabulous might be a great alternative to try out for anyone who lacks in the brow department and wants to try a semi-permanent option other then a brow pencil or brush.  The cosmetic eyebrow stamps are worth a try.  There are 13 eyebrow designs, eyebrow inks, powders and brushes to choose from. 

Based on the picture above these are the directions for applying your brow stamp:

1.  Lift the stamp from its base. 2. Restick stamp to the lines 3. Adjust to desired angle and shape. 4. Apply remaining stamp to the back side of the base.

Stamp me Fabulous can be used on freshly cleansed skin or on top of your makeup foundation or powder.  It can also be used on smooth skin and on your natural brows.

Click here to watch video on how to apply the Stamp Me Fabulous Brow Stamp.