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Know Before You Go: Lash Extensions
As if long, full lashes were ever an option! Lash extension services are starting to become more and more popular for women. We’ve gone past the daily process of glueing fake lashes to our eyelids with the hopes that they last through the night. Lash extension services have been a convenient commodity that leave us feeling confident and beautiful. But before you set up your appointment, here are few things to note: 1) Lash Types There are three types of lash extensions: silk, mink and synthetic hair. They also come in different sizes/lengths, thicknesses and types of curl (from a super natural curl to tight, curly curl). At Skincare by…
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The Importance of Sunscreen
Yesterday marked the first official day of summer and as an esthetician, having the perfect sunscreen to protect the skin is more important than making sure I choose the cutest bathing suit for my weekend beach trips. You see, the sun is responsible for the vast majority of visible aging. It can lead to pigmentation, reduces skin elasticity and degrades the skin texture. But besides physical appearance, the sun can lead to skin cancer – one of the most common cancers in the United States. According to The Skin Cancer Foundation, the risk of developing skin cancer is directly related to the amount and intensity of ultraviolet (UV) light exposure one…