Facts about Hair Loss.

Have you heard the one about eating brown bread making your hair grow back?  Well its not true . Most men live in fear of loosing their hair. Nioxon have created this info graphic with facts and information about why men loose their hair.

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Balayage Hair  (pronounced bah-lee-AHZGE) is the hottest thing to happen to hair since lowlights.

Perfect for winter weather, Balayage is an uber natural highlighting effect that is created by hand painting colour onto locks to emphasise movement while adding depth and life to any hair colour. Unlike traditional foil highlights the Balayage effect is the result of concentrated colour on the ends and mid-strand sections of hair with softer colour swept up into the roots.

The overall result is a sexy look that grows out naturally without appearing to need a touch-up. What could be better to weather the lower temperatures in the months ahead?

Is Balayage right for your hair?

This effect is best for people who are low maintenance and prefer a sexy, natural looking hair colour. Any length or hair colour can be candidates for this look, but the colour is best seen on mid-to-longer hair or hair with a lot of movement.

Brunettes can enjoy 8-to-12 weeks between appointments and blondes can easily go 6-to-8 weeks before returning for a touch-up. Because Balayage colour is applied on the ends and mid-length, roots aren’t noticeable for several weeks longer than traditional highlights.

Balayage is a great alternative for people who want to experiment with a stronger or softer look without a dramatic cut or colour change. The colour effect emphasises hair movement and plays up your best features. You’ll look gorgeous in that secret way that makes people stare without knowing what you did differently!

Maintain Your Color

Balayage hair is a low-maintenance colour that grows out well and allows for limited upkeep and more time between appointments. To keep colour looking fresh and bright, stylists recommend a salon visit every 3-to-4 weeks to have a gloss applied. If your wallet doesn’t allow for frequent salon visits you can maintain a rich colour with colour-safe shampoo and conditioner. Don’t forget to apply a colour protective treatment when you use styling tools such as hair straighteners, blow dryers, and curling irons.

Choose the right stylist

Since Balayage is a hand painted effect, your stylist’s skill and experience with this trend will affect your overall results. Experienced stylists will consider your haircut and natural styling to paint colour strategically. Some stylists use cotton wool or foil to separate the strands while others prefer to cut and style hair first and paint color second, a change from a traditional colouring process. Every stylist will have a unique way of creating your best look depending on their background and preference. You’ll get the best results by communicating your expectations with your stylist, especially if you’re a new client.

The RY hair salon is located at Burleigh Heads and is listed as “RY Hair And Beauty” on the official GHD website. Our stylists are experienced in the Balayage and other hair colouring effects. In fact, our salon was recently voted Best Hairdresser on the Gold Coast.

Are you excited to try the season’s hottest hair trend? Snap a pic of your new look and share it with us on Twitter, Pinterest or Facebook! See you there.

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Give up?

A fake Clarisonic, of course.

Fakes are everywhere these days: Counterfeit Clarisonics, fake GHD Hair Straighteners, knock-off cosmetics and perfumes; how is a self-respecting beauty junkie supposed to separate the authentic from the counterfeit? And does it even matter?

Consider these facts:

#1 Way to Spot a Fake Clarisonic:

The product is being sold at deceptively low prices. Cheaper isn’t better if you’re wasting money on a dangerous knock-off. It doesn’t matter what model you looking for. Clarisonic Mia are the most popular fakes, but also the Clarisonic Plus are available. Don’t waste your money, buy from and official Clarisonic supplier.

Fake Clarisonics damage your skin:

• Real Clarisonics are made with firm brushes, designed to deep clean skin without damaging your complexion. Fake Clarisonics use brushes that may be too rough on sensitive skin, leaving it raw and damaged.
• Authentic Clarisonic skin care products are formulated to enhance the results of the Clarisonic brushes. Counterfeit Clarisonic products may not have a smell or feel the way it should. That’s an indication that the products are fake and could contain toxic ingredients that are damaging to your health.
• Deep gentle cleansing is a benefit of using Clarisonic-brand brushes; unfortunately, knock-offs will leave your skin dull, dirty, and lifeless since they aren’t designed to clean skin with the same proprietary method.
• Real Clarisonics are created to cleanse your skin for a dermatologist-determined amount of time. Fake products aren’t calibrated correctly, which puts skin in danger of being over cleaned, stripping your complexion of protective hydration and even causing breakouts on sensitive skin.

Counterfeit Clarisonics are dangerous:

• Knock-off Clarisonics are cheaply made using plastic instead of metal prongs, which could result in melting or overheating.
• Fakes are prone to malfunctioning: Missing timer, problems charging, prone to falling apart, or shorting out suddenly.
• Counterfeits may not turn on or could have a problem turning off. They may not even be waterproof – a real danger when used in the shower or submerged in water!

Other ways to spot a fake Clarisonic:

• The ‘S’ Clarisonic logo may be off center or missing the signature horizontal brackets.
• Paperwork and signature branding may be missing from the brush or the box.
• You might see marks on the sides of the brush where the product has been opened.
• If you see scratches or dirt on the brush, you may have a counterfeit product.
• Are the brush heads difficult to take on and off? That is often a sign of a fake Clarisonic.

Purchase your Clarisonic from authorized dealers only.

RY is an official retailer of Clarisonic brand products. You can buy authentic Clarisonic brushes online at http://www.ry.com.au/brand/clarisonic.html

We usually offer the lowest price and provide and we price match other competitors selling genuine Clarisonics.

Avoid buying from ebay and other international auction sites. Counterfeiters flock to these sites for their anonymity and ease of distribution. The only way to guarantee authenticity is to buy from reputable retailers that you know and trust.

Don’t fall for counterfeiter’s empty promises. Your health and beauty is worth investing in the real thing.

If you need information about your clarisonic you can call our Australian customer service hotline on 1300599773

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Makeup primer is a beauty secret that unbelievably not everyone knows about . It  can make a big difference in the look and wear of your makeup. by preparing  your skin  before you apply your  makeup  it creates a smooth base and helps the make up last a full day .

Have you seen pictures of a foundation or colour swatch and thought .”wow I just have to try that” only to be left disappointed. The Primer could be all your missing.

This video is  a step-by-step guide to help you learn how to apply makeup primer:

Step 1: First you will need to cleanse your face to make sure your skin is clean and ready.  First you will need to use moisturieer. Putting any makeup on top of dry skin usually leads to trouble later in the day. Choose a light moisturizer as heavy creams tend to make primer slide right off your skin. Be sure to let the moisturizer sit for a few minutes to allow it to be absorbed into your skin.

Step 2: Step two apply a good quality moisturiser. Applying make up to dry skin will lead to the make up drying out and not lasting as it should. If you have time wait for the moisturiser to be absorbed into the skin before moving on to

step 3  Use a pea sized amount of primer onto the back of your hand .Use a foundation sponge and lightly apply the foundation to you face using a soft dabbing motion. start around your eyes and work down you face covering your nose and chin. If you want you can apply to your neck and décolletage if you plan on using make up on these areas.

Step 4: You will know the areas on your face where the make up wears off the fastest .If needed apply extra primer to these areas.

Step 5:  Don’t Rush to get the absolute most from you primer give it time to dry before applying foundation or concealer. This tip is key so don’t skip it.

Step 6: This skin around your eyelids is the thinnest on your whole body and  face primers are not usually suited to application on your eyelids. In this video we have used a Napoleon Eye primer.

We Think you will be pleasantly surprised by the difference a make up primer can make in helping all your make up stay on longer.

Do you have any other tips for making your make up last longer ? Tell us you tips and ticks to win a dermalogica prize pack valued at $67.50

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Remain calm! We’ve got you covered…

As we transition our wardrobes and hairstyles between autumn and winter, it’s only natural that we want to remain tan. But the sun ain’t shiny so bright anymore and spray tans aren’t always applicable to our budgets. So we’ve put together a few tips and tricks to avoiding a dodgy DIY tan.

We know it’s hard to contort your body in impossible manners to get that annoying middle small of your back… But unlike most celebrities, we don’t have the moolah for a week-to-week spray tan, courtesy a la beauty therapist and we don’t often don’t have the time either. So please ladies, choose the right DIY tan and comply with a little TLC. In the matter of all things involving tanning DIY, do NOT, I repeat do not, slip-slop-slap!

Choose Wisely

 Ask around, trial and error a few months in advance and research online. What looks good on your friend, might not suit you, so it’s always good to be open to your options. If you’re new to tanning, it might be wise to start with a gradual tanning moisturiser – you’ll notice results in a longer period of time, but you’ll thank yourself later because they’re a lot more forgiving of mistakes. A tinted tanning mousse is the next level up. We want to be tan, not tandoori, so it’s important to be patient and choose your products wisely.

Exfoliate or Perish

Patchy. Patchy tan’s come to those who don’t exfoliate. It’s simple really. Patchiness is due to skin flaking unevenly, and exfoliating gets rid of dead skin cells and provides a even canvas for an even layer of tanning. Think nails – when you don’t take your chipped polished off, and lazily paint over the top with the same colour, you inherit build up and bumps and they look patchy and rough, rather than creating a wet-look, shiny polished, one-layered look. So, if you’re going for an even looking tan, avoid oily products because they often can create a barrier that stops tan clinging to your skin and developing properly. It won’t last as long as intended, so exfoliate the night before you tan or at least 12 hours prior.

Environment is Key

It seems logical to apply a DIY spray tan in the bathroom, since you do much of your home beauty remedies in the shower or in front of the mirror. But ideally, tanning in the bathroom is not going to be helpful, as the light is often fluorescent or incandescent. The best way to remember and use the best light for a tan, is that you’re looking to achieve a natural tan so you need to use natural light. Find a bright room in your house that either has a full length mirror or can temporarily house a full length mirror… keep in mind you’ll need a little privacy while your tan dries, so don’t use your family room or worse… your brothers room, whoops!

Moisturise to Maintain 

People often avoid DIY tans and spray tans in general because they become noticeable in areas such as knees, elbows, wrists, ankles, feet and hands. Due to these parts being dry areas of skin on the body, they dry up tanning product (or any lotion product really) a lot quicker and this is what makes them develop more darkly. So moisturiser before your tan and try to do it regularly. Chances are if you achieve a good DIY tan, you will invest in it for the long term, so moisturising needs to be taken up to keep the process happening – not just when you’re apply to apply your tan. Use a simple, fragrance-free moisturiser or you might run the risk of altering the colour of your tan. Also consider any scars you have or and remember your naval area and remember to moisturiser. Apply far more moisturiser than you think you’ll need because you’re better to be safe than home-bound for the entire weekend.

Protect Your Hands

Do not use bare hands to apply a DIY tan. Cover hands with latex or vinyl gloves to avoid build up on your hands – as soon as a tan is applied to the skin it will begin the stages of development. Put a mitt on top too, and this will ensure you get a streak-free finish on your DIY tan.

From the Toes Up

 To avoid smudges and creases, work from your feet to your face and apply on your arms last. Make sure you are thorough and completely cover yourself. Toes, ankles and ears all tan when you’re in the sun, so any tanning product you use at home should be applied to the same places that would be exposed in the sun and sometimes further if you want to avoid any white lines. Don’t forget your armpits, as that’s where it really show up as fake and graduate into your hairline too, as that can be a real giveaway. Once you’ve finish you can clean up your hair, nails etc.

Give It Time to Dry 

Most home tanning products give you directions, so make sure you read them and take note of the drying time. Mousses dry quicker compared to creams and lotions as their consistencies are a lot lighter. We reiterate the importance of patience, but if you’re not feeling it or you’ve got to tend to some important post-tanning business, use a hairdryer on cool of course to speed up the drying process. Avoid bathroom sinks and kitchens, don’t do the dishes and don’t work out or watch COPS because sweating will streak your perfect tan. Six hours is usually a good universal time to avoid water and allow your tan to develop. Don’t wear tight clothes either and seat belts can be a hazard and leave some peculiar lines, so don’t plan on driving after you’ve tanned.

The Finishing Touches

Once you’ve finished tanning, remove the mitt and glove and apply more moisturiser to nails, knuckles and down your wrists. Use a few dots of tanner on the back of your hands and work hands together rubbing and working up past the back of the wrists. Briefly clasp your fingers together and lastly rub wrists together like you’re rubbing your perfume into your wrists so you don’t have fake tan hands and obvious wrist tan lines… it’s the ultimate giveaway!

Good luck!

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But Vidal Sassoon is so much more than a few electrical appliances in the bathroom cupboard. Here’s an FYI on the history of Vidal Sassoon and how his name came to fall into a small cabinet drawer near you.

Sassoon is a hairdressing icon and famous British figure for the global hairdressing industry. Born in 1928, he began his hairdressing journey and business success in the heart of London, during the swinging 60s. Sassoon initiated his role in the hairdressing industry, devoted to change. His passion made famous hairstyles like the Geometric, the Five Point Cut, the Nancy Kwan, the Wash-and-Wear Perm and the timeless Asymmetric Bob – which is today his most well-known contribution to the hairdressing world.

Sassoon quickly made himself different from the rest using his unique cuts to defined his own pristine style. Often short and angular, his cuts were angular and sharp – much like his original 1963 Bob Cut. Sassoon’s cuts were often considered severe, as they were based on organic designs, which allowed the hair to fall naturally and easily into its designed shape. These hairstyles relied only on the hairs natural shine for their finishing effect, and often no products were used. These cuts were a expression of passion to Sassoon but quickly initiated both a change in the hairdressing industry and eventually the career and success of Vidal Sassoon himself.

The hairstyles and haircuts of Vidal Sassoon were all designed to establish and accomplish low maintenance and ease – but with fierce sheerness, of course. Modern and edgy, this made his style the commercial force behind the hairstyling revolution that became salon perfect hair at home and opened an entirely new industry to be driven to success.

Sassoon’s hair styles lead to a rise in both business and status as a influential game maker in a commercial market. Sassoon made his name known in the industry and was seen as a craftsman and entrepreneur, quickly turning himself into the name of a multi-million dollar company within a multi-million dollar industry. By the beginning of the early 1980s, after moving to the US, Sassoon sold his name to the manufacturers of haircare products and the multinational Procter & Gamble.

Today, the brand Vidal Sassoon is known in electrical haircare appliances as VS Sassoon and the philosophy stands today… The products will replicate salon perfect hair that we can all achieve in front of our mirrors at home.

We here at RY.com.au sell VS Sassoon products and are a big believer in their uses at home to replicate salon quality hair quality and care. Products range from hot rollers, precision trimmers for men, dryers, straighteners, curlers, wavers and clippers for men. The product is affordable and the possibilities are endless. Given the history of Vidal Sassoon himself and the generation of the name and products developed into the hairdressing industry. We definitely recommend VS Sassoon to our clients.

“Hair is nature’s biggest compliment and the treatment of this compliment is in our hands. As in couture, the cut is the most important element… haircutting simply means design and this feeling for design must come from within.”

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Learn how to apply Foundation with  our Make Up Artist, Catherine.

In this video we go over the simple steps on how to apply your foundations and touch on topics such as shading, cleansing, brush selection and the importance of using a primer.

This is the first in a series of make up application tips and we want your feedback. So if you have any questions please let us know.

Enjoy!

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Game of Thrones, hair designer, Kevin Alexander, strictly mimics hair references from the shows original novel. Each religiously holds symbolic meaning through colour, and creates different aspects of understanding towards certain characters. 20 to 30 wigs are in use to style characters in the series. Character principals like Daenery, Cersei, Malisandre and Margeary all wear wigs, which can cost up to $7,000 each. Wigs are usually 24 to 28 inches long and the prices differ dependent on the maintenance. All are human hair, sourced from India, Europe and Russia and colours and strands are all individually sourced. At night, they’re put on custom made blocks to keep their shape and every few days are washed, styled and set with hairstyling products. As well as colours, braiding is significantly styled throughout Game of Thrones – a solid best on our list for this hair-o-thon.

Queen Cersei’s hair can be achieved whether your hair is naturally wavy or not. It’s simple, no-fuss way to achieve a Game of Thrones look, suitable for any day event. Preferably, use a three barrel curling iron, otherwise you can achieve the look with brushed out braids. Part your hair down the middle and section small amounts of the hair off at the front. On the left side of the head by the temple, gently part out a small section of hair into two smaller sections. Try not to part out anything exact, you can just do it with your fingers – this should have a soft, loose feel and affect. Make a rope or twist braid with the small section at the temple and repeat on the other side of the head. Bring them together in the middle and secure with a hair tie.

The actress who plays Princess Daenery has naturally dark hair. She spends up to two hours in the chair getting transformed for her character Mother of Dragons. The team braids her hair, puts on a bald cap, then styles her wig. To achieve a more complex, swoon braided style like Princess Daenery, opt for hair extensions if you haven’t already got long hair and long layers. You can begin braiding your hair, making one braid on each side of your head, near your temples. Braids are much like plaited hair, but they are weaved into the rest of your hair and generally adhere in one place. After hair spraying, bring the two braids back behind your head and secure with a hair tie. Repeat the same steps over again with one braid on each side of the head right above the ears. Waves throughout the rest of your hair will achieve a closer look to the character. But overall, this look can be worn for night time events and special occasions.

Season 3, Episode 1 of Game of Thrones premiere’s March 31, 2012 on HBO…

You may never of imagined it but next time you watch this show. You won’t be able to help but notice the incredible hairstyles.

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