Reduce the signs of aging!! Reflections of You Fairfax Skincare Experts !

Three Signs of Premature Aging and How to Fight Them

  by ImageInternational

 

Everyone thinks of skin with fine lines and wrinkles as just another product of getting older. Consistent sun exposure, the weather and lack of skincare can all lead to skin aging before its time. Learn the three major signs of aging and how to combat their effects for skin that looks its true age.
Fine Lines and Wrinkles
One of the first signs that women in particular notice is fine lines around the eyes. The skin around your eyes is especially vulnerable to lack of moisture and sun damage. Anti aging products such as our MAX Eye Creme and our Ageless Total Eye Lift Creme can help tighten the skin around the eyes. Choose an eye cream that contains moisturizing and natural ingredients to prevent future lines.
Skin Tone and Texture
Another sign of skin that is aging prematurely is dull skin tone and rough skin texture. As we age, our cell turnover rate declines. This can lead to uneven coloration and dry spots.
Choose anti aging products such as a daily face cleanser and face cremes that can resurface your skin. Our Ageless Total Facial Cleanser gently exfoliates to remove dull skin. The Ageless Total Retinol A Creme works to rejuvenate skin texture by restoring collagen and moisture.
Sagging Skin
Sagging skin is often associated with aging, but it can occur earlier due to sun damage or weight loss. Preventing and repairing this damage is accomplished by using anti aging products that contain glycolic and retinol compounds to restore elasticity. Retinol (Vitamin A) is essential for aging skin as it helps to stimulate the fibroblasts which produce collagen. It is a key ingredient of the Ageless Total Repair Creme, which works to firm skin by combining both hydrating hyaluronic acid and Shea butter.
Overall Care
The best defense against preventing these signs of aging is to begin a daily skin care regimen. Daily exposure to the elements and loss of collagen are unavoidable, but using the right cleansing and moisturizing products can maintain your skin’s radiance. Choose a cleanser, anti-ager and repair cremes that work in combination to provide rejuvenation, resurfacing and repair.

Reflections of You is a high performance salon and spa in Fairfax and Fair Lakes VA.
Our salon team specializes in hair color and advanced highlight techniques. Trained by the manufacturer - Surface & Schwarzkopf - and providing the latest in color technology and application for a truly personalized experience.
Our spa emphasizes real results for all skin types through our master certified aesthetician at our Fairfax City location.
ROY Salon/Spa is inspired by master stylist Heather Plum. Her team is comprised of professional designers who offer solutions to problems and suggestions for change.

"Everyone is beautiful, we just make it obvious."

The Right Skin Care can Protect Your Skin Refflections of You Spa Fairfax Va.

How the Right Skin Care Can Protect Your Skin                   AGE LATER

 by ImageInternational

 

As anyone who has ever cut into an apple knows, the apple quickly turns brown when exposed to air. This is a great example of oxidation, a normal process where the cells die and are replaced with newer cells. Unfortunately, there are a small percentage of cells that change into damaged free radical cells. This can set off a chain reaction that encourages more cells to become damaged by binding with the mutated cell. Learn more about how the right skin care with antioxidants can help protect your skin.
Target Skin Cells
Antioxidants are nutrients and enzymes that have been proven to counteract and prevent damage. One of the main challenges in battling free radical damage in skin is getting antioxidants to the best location. Image Skincare’s Vital C Hydrating Facial Cleanser is an easy way to add antioxidants into your daily routine while targeting skin cells. It contains Vitamins A, C and E that work in combination with Green tea to soothe and repair cells.
Avoid Free Radical Damage
Using skin care with antioxidants can also help you to prevent and reduce the effects of free radical damage. Vitamin C contains an enzyme that ensures the chain reaction stops, while Vitamin E works during the process to stop damage in the process. The Vital C Hydrating A C & E Serum uses a unique combination that prevents and treats current cell damage and restores cell turnover. Natural anti aging products also work to repair aging cells while preventing damage from sunlight.
Get the Best Antioxidants
Even if you consume the ideal nutrients in your diet, it can be difficult to maintain the ideal combination of antioxidants. That is why Ideal Skincare’s Vital C line uses a blend of nutrients in their natural anti aging products. The Vital C Hydrating Anti Aging Serum uses Vitamin E, Grape seed extract, Green tea and Super Oxide Dismutase to ensure that you receive the right nutrients for your skin.

Image is Our exsclusive skin care line at Reflections of You Fairfax Salon and Spa

Reflections of You is a high performance salon and spa in Fairfax and Fair Lakes VA.
Our salon team specializes in hair color and advanced highlight techniques. Trained by the manufacturer - Surface & Schwarzkopf - and providing the latest in color technology and application for a truly personalized experience.
Our spa emphasizes real results for all skin types through our master certified aesthetician at our Fairfax City location.
ROY Salon/Spa is inspired by master stylist Heather Plum. Her team is comprised of professional designers who offer solutions to problems and suggestions for change.

"Everyone is beautiful, we just make it obvious."

Anti aging tips Reflections of You Fairfax Va. skincare Spa

AGE LATER!!

The shift from winter to spring brings more sunlight, longer days, and the return of sandals, sun dresses, ponytails and Spring Fever! This ailment is used to describe a sudden increase in strange behavior with symptoms ranging from unexplained urges to spring clean the house and spontaneous expressions of love.

This fictitious disease does have some element of truth to it. Scientists point to changes in the body's hormone levels to explain this strange, spring behavior. In winter, your body secretes high levels of melatonin, a hormone which governs sleep cycles. As the amount of daily sunlight increases, melatonin levels drop and you experience greater wakefulness. During this period there is also an increase in serotonin, a mood elevating neurotransmitter. This chemical is known to cause excitability and giddiness, also known as Spring Fever.

Take advantage of this time and focus on those uncompleted projects around the house, or just enjoy the extra energy and daylight hours doing something good for you.

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A Younger Looking You

Looking younger is something that most of us strive for.  Between botox treatments and plastic surgery, there is a definite interest in changing the appearance of our faces.  However, you do not need to be injected or go under the knife to get a younger look.  Here are some strategies and tips to get you well on your way to a younger looking you-the natural way.

At-Home Strategies

Two major anti-aging strategies require no cosmetics of any kind: don't smoke and stay hydrated. Along with avoiding too much sun exposure, avoiding smoking and drinking plenty of water will do more to help you avoid looking old before your time than any cream or lotion. Getting enough sleep is also important.

Assuming you're smoke-free, well-rested and sufficiently hydrated, you can enhance your youthful appearance by using topical products containing alpha hydroxy acids that stimulate collagen production and retinoids that lift away dead skin cells - both of which can reduce surface wrinkles. Applying topical Vitamin C may also stimulate your skin's natural collagen production.

Anti-Aging Spa Procedures

If at-home treatments aren't sufficient, but you're still not ready to go under the knife, we can help. Depending on your skin condition, we may recommend chemical peels, microdermabrasion or laser treatments. All of these treatments require little or no downtime, and each can help you achieve a fresher, younger look.

Microdermabrasion smoothes away the surface skin, including discolorations and surface wrinkles. Laser treatments and chemical peels are somewhat more aggressive in removing the top layer of skin, and each treatment stimulates your skin's natural collagen production process, often resulting in smoother, younger looking skin.

Of course, it's unrealistic to expect to look 25 when you're closer to 50. However, there's no reason not to look as good as possible at any age. By being proactive about utilizing at-home strategies and our services, you can significantly delay the visible signs of aging.

Skincare Fairfax Va. Facials & Chemical Peels Reflections of You Salon and Spa

REFLECTIONS OF YOU Fairfax 2 locations! Fairfax Lee Highway and Fair Lakes East Market 22030 22033

A Younger Looking You

March 12th, 2013 • Posted by REFLECTIONS OF YOU Fairfax •

Looking younger is something that most of us strive for. Between botox treatments and plastic surgery, there is a definite interest in changing the appearance of our faces. However, you do not need to be injected or go under the knife to get a younger look. Here are some strategies and tips to get you well on your way to a younger looking you-the natural way.

At-Home Strategies

Two major anti-aging strategies require no cosmetics of any kind: don't smoke and stay hydrated. Along with avoiding too much sun exposure, avoiding smoking and drinking plenty of water will do more to help you avoid looking old before your time than any cream or lotion. Getting enough sleep is also important.

Assuming you're smoke-free, well-rested and sufficiently hydrated, you can enhance your youthful appearance by using topical products containing alpha hydroxy acids that stimulate collagen production and retinoids that lift away dead skin cells - both of which can reduce surface wrinkles. Applying topical Vitamin C may also stimulate your skin's natural collagen production.

Anti-Aging Spa Procedures

If at-home treatments aren't sufficient, but you're still not ready to go under the knife, we can help. Depending on your skin condition, we may recommend chemical peels, microdermabrasion or laser treatments. All of these treatments require little or no downtime, and each can help you achieve a fresher, younger look.

Microdermabrasion smoothes away the surface skin, including discolorations and surface wrinkles. Laser treatments and chemical peels are somewhat more aggressive in removing the top layer of skin, and each treatment stimulates your skin's natural collagen production process, often resulting in smoother, younger looking skin.

Of course, it's unrealistic to expect to look 25 when you're closer to 50. However, there's no reason not to look as good as possible at any age. By being proactive about utilizing at-home strategies and our services, you can significantly delay the visible signs of aging.

Are you ready for real change and real results for your skin? Visit our Master Aesthetician Today! Reflections of You Fairfax Salon and Spa 22030 and ROY Salon Fair Lakes 22033 703.591.5306 

What are these Brown spots on my skin? Reflections of You Salon and Spa Fairfax Va. Skincare tip

Do you ever wonder what those brown spots on

your Skin and Face? 

 

You do but more importantly how do you get rid of them.

The brown spots are hyper pigmentation caused by sun damage or impact to the skin. Basically the cells are damaged and cannot produce melanin at a normal rate.
Good news we can get rid of them. Yippee! They are very specific treatments and a few options.

You can use an IPL which may be the quickest; however it can be very expensive about $300-$400 per treatment. You may need anywhere from 4-6 treatments everyone skin responds different. This will treat the appearance of the "HP". But you will still have to use a skincare regime at home.

There are very specific ingredients that must be in your regimen. Hydroquinone, retina, and vitamin c. "HQ" will bleach the brown spots on a dermal level. This is where all the new skin is being made. Retina will exfoliate the epidermis which is the top layer of the skin and vitamin c will slow the production of melanin and will brighten the skin.

Personally we are getting excellent results in the treatment room by using microdermabrasion paired with chemical peels. Guest are seeing spots lightning after just 1 treatment. The at home regime consists of Image MD, vital C and skin lightening serum. If you are fighting brown spots on your skin and would like to see results Stop by for your free skin analysis with Gretchen Alessi Master Aesthetician. Reflections of You Fairfax Salon and SpaFairfax Va.

Healthier Hair Reflections of You Top Salon and Spa Fairfax Va.

REFLECTIONS OF YOU Fairfax

Reflections of You has 2 locations in Fairfax Lee Highway and Fair Lakes

Healthier Hair in 5 steps

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Women and men fall into certain hair-prep routines. Through years of trying various products, typically each person finds a favorite and sticks with it, no matter what the cost. Whether it is a rich-smelling pomade or a deep conditioning treatment, once a frontrunner appears, it’s tough to pry it from the arsenal. But are your preferred products healthy for your hair? Check your cabinet and see if your sprays and serums match up with these five products that experts say promote healthy locks.

• Purifying shampoo. Knock out the buildup of hair products with a purifying shampoo once a month. These products can revive unhealthy hair, but Kaz Amor, a color expert at Warren Tricomi Salon in Los Angeles, says it’s important not to overuse them. “To prevent slick roots, use purifiers once a month, tops," he says. These shampoos help, but only in moderation.
• Surface Purify Weekly Shampoo Deep gentle cleansing Purification Removes hard water, unwanted minerals, Chlorine, Sulfate Free May be used daily or weekly.
• A protein conditioner. Lathering up with regular shampoo and conditioner isn’t enough. Zoe Draelos, MD, editor of The Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, recommends that women select a protein conditioner that can strengthen hair up to 10 percent by temporarily filling in the hair’s cuticle. “Look for everyday conditioners."
• Surface Protein Cream
  
  • Strength and Smooth
  • Amaranth Protein and Babassu Oil smooth and repair the most damaged cuticle while strenghtening hair.
    
• A superabsorbent towel. Not all towels are created equal. That old, scratchy towel that you twist into a cornucopia on your head isn’t helping your hair. Aside from breaking hair as it’s churned into place, garden-variety towels do not absorb enough water. A microfiber towel, specifically for hair, is the best bet to ensure less damage and better drying time. In fact, Women’s Health magazine compared the drying time of a normal towel to that of an absorbent, microfiber one and found women spent far less time blow-drying their hair. According to their experiment, hair dries 25 percent faster with a better towel.
  
• Heat protecting spray. Extreme heat isn’t healthy for hair, but let’s face it, flatirons and hair dryers are a staple in just about every bathroom. Since these hot tools aren’t going anywhere soon, it’s best to use a protecting product before inducing locks into heat stroke, according to Allure magazine.
• Surface Trinity Protein Repair Tonic
  
  • Strengthen
  • Repair and Protect
  • Sun and Environment Protection
  • Style control and light support
  • Maximizes Repair, strength and shine when HEAT styled into the hair.
    
• At-home gloss. A sign of healthy hair is a nice shine, but if styling has caused hair to lose it’s bright look, it might be time to purchase an at-home gloss.
• Surface Bassu Shine spray not only brightens Your color will also help prevent fading.
  
• Shine, detangle, finish, and protect
• Sustainably Harvested Babassu Oil
• Color Vita-Complex instantly intensifies shine, detangles and protects

Reflections of You Fairfax and Fair Lakes Salon and Spa Academy Awards hair

Get the look Yourself !     

Academy Awards 2013 Edition!

 

Reese Witherspoon      

 

 

 

 

Are you tired of leaving the salon to wakeup the next day and are unable to style your hair the same as your salon stylist did? If so you may need to find a new salon that takes it upon themselves to teach you how to style your hair. Reflections of You Fairfax and ROY Salon Fair Lakes share those ideas. We love to not only reccomend the neccesary products to acheive a look but we also teach you how. See for Your self roysalon.com Make an appointment with one of our talented stylist today.

Reese Witherspoon channeled old Hollywood glamour at the 85th annual Academy Awards with long, loose curls. To get her red carpet look, distribute Awaken Protein Mousse through damp hair from roots to ends. Proceed by coating the ends of hair with Awaken Thickening Cream to boost thickness and lasting hold before blow drying hair with a round brush. Next, separate two inch sections of hair and curling from the ears down with a large barrel curling iron. Let the curls set, separate with fingers and spray with Theory Firm Styling Spray for hold. To add an extra dose of starlet-inspired shine, spray the finished hairstyle with Bassu Shine Spray!