Saturday, November 6, 2010

Finding the right skincare products in Northern Va. Reflections of You Fairfax

How many of us have purchased an over the counter facial product repetitively, to only be dissatisfied with the results? I can raise my hand to this. Our skin is so different and finding a product that actually works and is in our price range is difficult. Let me introduce you to Dr. Grandel, a German based skin care line centered on Epigran; a wheat germ based active ingredient. It instantly effects smoothes and tones the skin, refines its texture and reduces the depth of lines delivering intense hydration. I do not know about you, but it sounds like a nice ingredient to add to problem areas or to keep perfect skin even more fantastic! And before the words “sounds expensive” can reach your lips, let me tell you a little more about it.

Dr. Grandel offers fourteen different product lines. It is nearly impossible to find one NOT for your skin type. Dr. Grandel also never tests its products on animals. Only volunteer human testing is done here! Although all of the products are well worth the purchase, her are a couple that I find super amazing:

Let’s talk moisturizer, If you have been blessed with both sensitive and combination skin, I can understand your hesitation in purchasing a moisturizer. Most of the time moisturizers end up adding to our already oily t-zone,(Around the nose) and if we are really lucky, we can even find one that does not make our face break out. Dr Grandel Hydro Active balancer is a personal favorite here at Reflections of You. For only $36, this moisturizer targets combination skin, moisturizing and evening out the t-zones, areas prone to oil.

Now on to the face wash. If you are looking for a basic wash for your sensitive face, the Ultra Sensitive line does wonders. This hypersensitive fragrance-free line cleanses your face without the use of any colourants or preservatives; (which most drug-store products contain) for only $30.

With the cold weather coming up, our faces are begging to be moisturized. Dr Grandel’s Hydro Active moisture mask promises just that. This extraordinary beauty mask revitalizes the skin to a fresh smooth and young look in as little as three minutes! Go ahead, treat yourself, you deserve it! For only $36 what do you have to loose, except beautiful skin?

Now what about those stubborn breakouts? Dr Grandel’s spot-treatment pen is what I like to call “$26 magic.” Just apply to the problem area and voila! It makes your imperfections a thing in the past. Seriously, it works just like that.

I know I know, it might be kind of risqué to purchase a product triple your norm. But think about it, wouldn’t you want a prescribed product especially for your skin? And in reality, it is a great investment. Not only are you going to get the best results from a higher end more effective product, but you will also find yourself making less frequent trips to the store to purchase it! Dr. Grandel’s products believe in the term a little goes a long way.
Click on the link below to hear about the many other awesome products Dr. Grandel carries.
Dr. Grandel

or better yet, come stop by our salon; Reflections of You Fairfax and speak with our esthetician about finding your perfect product.

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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Brazilian blowout findings Fairfax Va. Salon and Spa

This was sent to us directly from the manufacturer of Brazilian blowout.

Reflections of You Fairfax Salon and SpaOSHA’s Testing Methods Proven Faulty
The Oregon division of OSHA’s (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) recent claims that samples of the Brazilian Blowout Professional Smoothing Solution contained between 4.85% and 10.6% Formaldehyde has been proven to be incorrect.
Doug Schoon, a leading scientist and expert who works with state, federal and international regulators to develop beauty industry related standards and regulations with regards to ingredient safety, consumer testing and cosmetics registrations/regulations, says that the test methods used by Oregon OSHA do not properly measure Formaldehyde in water based cosmetic products. The tests conducted by OSHA actually measured a completely different substance called "Methylene Glycol," and incorrectly referred to this substance as "Formaldehyde." Methylene Glycol is the key functioning ingredient used in most professional hair smoothing treatments currently on the market.
Schoon reports the following:
It is important to understand that Formaldehyde is not a cosmetic ingredient and never has been; it is a gas that cannot be added to cosmetics, and only exists in tiny trace amounts. Misunderstanding the nature of Formaldehyde has led to the incorrect belief that 37% Methylene Glycol is the same as 37% Formaldehyde, when in fact, 37% Methylene Glycol contains only trace amounts of Formaldehyde; less than 0.05% to be precise.
Flaws in the testing methods used by Oregon’s division of OSHA actually cause the creation of additional Formaldehyde that is not normally found in the product, which led to Oregon OSHA erroneously reporting levels of Formaldehyde that cannot possibly exist in the product, especially given that Formaldehyde is a gas. Once again, what OSHA is actually reporting, is the amount of Methylene Glycol in the product, not Formaldehyde.
The only method that accurately measures Formaldehyde in water based cosmetic products is called "13C-NMR," and OSHA did not conduct this particular type of testing. Had OSHA performed this test, they would have discovered that only tiny traces of Formaldehyde are detectable in these products, usually well below 0.0045%.
When heated to very high temperatures, Methylene Glycol can release small amounts of Formaldehyde gas into the air. Research that I have performed on Methylene Glycol containing hair smoothing and straightening products has shown, however, that as long as these types of products are used properly, and in well-ventilated areas, both Cosmetologists and their client's exposure to the Formaldehyde gas are well below the safe levels established by OSHA.
The results are in!!!!!See for yourself.

Monday, October 18, 2010

Hair salon and Spa open 7 days a week Fairfax Va.


Reflections of You Salon and Spa Fairfax Va now open 7 days a week.

Thats right we want to provide an exceptional experience for all everyday of the week so to help everyone with a crazy weekday schedule we have added Sundays. Come in or call to book your appointment with us 7 days a week. See our google reviews at

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Cuts for a Cure Reflections of You Fairfax Salon and Spa



Reflections of You Salon in Fairfax, VA is hosting a Cut-A-Thon in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness! Please help us make this event a success by attending and encouraging all of your family and friends as well! We will be donating 100% of the proceeds to Inova breast care center! Please post this information in your facebook status and invite others to our event! Call today to book your appointment! (703) 591-5306. Walk-ins are always welcome.

Thanks and we hope to see all of you there!







Cuts for the Cure!
Reflections of You Fairfax
Cut-A-Thon
October 24th, 2010
1-6pm
100% of proceeds will be donated to Breast Cancer Research
Appointments are suggested
Walk-ins are welcome
(703) 591-5306
www.ROYSalon.com
11213-L Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22030
(In the Chili's Shopping Center)

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Surface hair care line and Poison ivy Reflections of You Fairfax


Who would have thought that professional hair care products do so much. Not only does the bassu oil lock in hair color but help heal poison ivy. WOW



Bassu Oil Testimonial – Designed for use immediately following color and for at home hair care however the wonders of Bassu Oil and skin continue to amaze!Following your CB Sullivan Company sales presentation Monday, September 20th on the healing benefits of Bassu Oil, I thought I'd try using some on the poison ivy I recently caught while cutting down trees in preparation for inevitable New Hampshire snow. In the past two weeks I have tried all of the typical remedies, with little or no relief. In fact my poison ivy had not only spread, but the itching had increased. That is until I tried Bassu Oil. I can honestly tell you that the Bassu Oil has not only stopped the itching, but it appears as though the poison ivy is actually subsiding. Going forward I plan on keep Bassu Oil in my bathroom, and along side my Husqvarna chainsaw - just in case. Christopher Barcellos, Inside Sales Manager , CB Sullivan Company

703.591.5306

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

The Brazilian Blowout now available at Reflections of You Fairfax

Now available at Reflections of You Fairfax Va.
Get the straightner the stars are using.


TheBRAZILIAN BLOWOUTis the most innovative and effective professional smoothing treatment in the WORLD!

Through the use of a Brazilian Super Nutrient Complex and a proprietary polymer system, the Brazilian Blowout actually improves the condition of the hair by creating a protective protein layer around the hair shaft to eliminate frizz and smooth the cuticle.

The end result is smooth, healthy, frizz-freehair with radiant shine!



What makes us different?

The ONLY Professional Smoothing Treatment
that improves the health of the hair.
No Damage! and No harsh chemicals!

NO FORMALDEHYDE!!

Entire treatment completed in just 90 minutes!

No down time! The minute you leave the salon, you can wash and air dry your hair,
and it will be smooth, frizz-free and radiant!

Results last up to 12 weeks.

Leaves hair smooth, shiny and frizz-free!

Acai aftercare products ensure longest lasting results

Thank You http://www.brazilianblowout.com/About_Us

Call Today to book your blowout!!!!!

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

So cap hair extensions in the news Fairfax Va.



Reflections of You Fairfax has 4 in house So cap trained designers that can help you with your new fuller look. Visit roysalon.com