Skin Care Questions Answered: Dr Gary Goldfaden
1) What are the leading causes of skin aging?
“There are so many things that cause aging of the skin including everyday environmental stresses, such as pollution, but there are a few main things that cause extreme aging of the skin that we all need to avoid. First, over-exposure of the sun is one of the most damaging things for our skin, as it literally burns through the skin which leads to the breaking down of the collagen fibers and elastin of the skin. As a result, your skin is left with wrinkles. Secondly, smoking and too much alcohol consumption is so damaging to the skin because it breaks down skin cells which lead to premature aging. With regular use of a potent anti-oxidant skincare regimen, you can keep your skin looking fresh and young while fighting off free-radical damaged caused by daily environmental stresses.” Dermatologist, Dr. Gary Goldfaden
2) What is rosacea?
“Rosacea is a very common skin condition found in many adults. It is a chronic skin inflammatory condition that causes redness, swelling, and broken capillaries primarily on the face. Other areas that can be affected are the scalp, neck, ears, chest, eyes and back. Since rosacea causes facial swelling and redness, it is easily misdiagnosed, and also known as “Adult-Acne”. By using alchohol-free skincare products combined with an anti-inflammatory agent, such as Red Tea, visible signs of healing can be expected.” Dermatologist Dr. Gary Goldfaden
3) If I think I might be developing rosacea, what should I do to manage or lessen it?
“By using an extremely mild cleanser and oil-free moisturizers, combined with potent antioxidant preparations such as red tea extract, will help alleviate many of the signs and symptoms of rosacea, such as redness, inflammation of the skin.” Dermatologist Dr. Gary Goldfaden
4) Is there anything that can be done to lessen the scars from the acne I had when I was younger?
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Yes, absolutely. I recommend to all of my patients with scars to use an exfoliating product regularly. Through exfoliation, you are able to eliminate the dead cells that lay on the outer layer of the skin, which will lessen the appearance of scars over time. Additionally, by using an all-natural based skin lightening agent, such as our Dissappear product, which uses Alpha-Arbutin, derived from a root, works to lighten hyper-pigmentation spots, such as scarring, you’re able to advance the treatment time and results.” Dermatologist, Dr. Gary Goldfaden
5) What can be done to reduce the size of pores around the nose?
The most efficient way to reduce the pore size around the nose area is with regular use of an exfoliating product. Through regular use of exfoliating, it consistently removes dead skin cells in addition to deep cleaning your pores so that it will keep oil, dirt and bacteria from clogging the pores, which leads to inflamed pore sizes.
6) Can stretch marks be reduced or lessened?
“One can lessen the appearance of stretch marks with daily use of essential oils and vitamins found in moisturizers. I recommend products that contain jojoba oil, vitamin E and A, to name a few.” Dermatologist, Dr. Gary Goldfaden
-What would you recommend as a basic daily skincare routine?
“It’s very important for everyone to have a daily skin care regimen. I recommend a 4 step daily routine - Exfoliation would be the 1st step as one of the most beneficial things for younger, smoother and healthier looking skin is exfoliation (recommend Goldfaden Daily Scrub) – 2nd step would be the use of a natural Cleanser to cleanse the skin (Goldfaden Daily Hypo-allergenic Cleanser) – 3rd step would be the application of an anti-oxidant based treatment serum (recommend Pure Power Red Tea Serum) – 4th step would be to seal the skin with a moisturizer (recommend Goldfaden 3-in-1 Daily Moisturizer). I would also recommend a sun block (Goldfaden Sunblock SPF 30). Dermatologist Dr. Gary Goldfaden”
What skincare product do you feel is important that every woman own?
“Everyone should be exfoliating. Goldfaden Daily Scrub is a must have product. By exfoliating off dead skin cells you allow your regimen and treatment products to be absorbed more efficiently and work better. Exfoliating also generates smaller pore size, tighter and smoother looking skin. Dermatologist Dr. Gary Goldfaden”
-Not many skincare products use red tea. Can you explain what made you choose to use this as a key ingredient throughout the line?
“It’s an ironic story really. My Mother in law, who was in her 90’s at the time, had beautiful skin, but was a smoker and had a less-than perfect diet. I could never understand what her secret was. The answer was found in the cupboard of her caretaker, a South African woman who had been serving her native country’s Red Tea or Rooibos every day for decades.
Red Tea, which is only grown in the Western Cape region of South Africa provides 50 x the antioxidant power of Green Tea. The extremely high concentration of SOD(Super Oxide Dismutase) in Red Tea provides an ultra-protective barrier from oxidative damage, functioning as a prime scavenger of the free radicals that contribute to skin’s aging process. Dermatologist Dr. Gary Goldfaden”
-What was the inspiration behind starting this line?
“The inspiration behind Goldfaden Skincare ultimately came from treating patients for 40 years in my practice and wanting to provide a natural and healthy alternative for skin care. My goal is to allow people to have a simple daily skincare regimen that allows them to both prevent skin damage and restore their skin to what it was when they were younger. Dermatologist Dr. Gary Goldfaden”
-Consumers have an incredibly wide range of options in today’s skincare market. What do you feel makes your line unique?
“We are a problem solution based line and therefore very easy for all skin types (especially sensitive and allergy prone) to use. Goldfaden Skincare offers the powerful richness of natural botanicals combined with the most advanced medical technologies to provide extraordinarily effective clinical results. Dermatologist Dr. Gary Goldfaden”
Business Spotlight: Barron’s London Salon
Barron’s London Salon www.barronslondonsalon.com
Whether you want a new beginning or a fresh twist on your current look, Atlanta’s men and women can find the best in hair and makeup at Barron’s London Salon. More recently, David Barron has done hair for Kim Zolciak of the show Real Housewives of Atlanta and Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York.
Founded in 1996 by David Barron, Barron’s London Salon is an upscale full-service hair salon with a vision for creating the image you are looking for. A native of London, England David Barron was trained by internationally renowned hair stylist Vidal Sassoon. David worked in the designer London Salon for seven years before branching out internationally into the many avenues of hair care and beauty.
375 Pharr Road Northeast #104
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 812-0032
Fall 2010 Atlanta Salon & Spa Product Showcase
Welcome to the Atlanta Salon & Spa product showcase. This is where we include interesting beauty products that have crossed our desks. The heat of summer is broken (yay!) and it’s time to start thinking about the changing weather for the Fall season. Atl S&S features the following products to help with the transition. We hope that you have as much fun exploring these products as we did! If there are any beauty products that you’d like us to consider listing, please email us at info@atlsalonandspa.com. Product showcase listings are posted on our front page for three full months.
1. Goldfaden Vitamin D Body lotion, Vitamin D face Cream,and Blueberry + Pomegranate Hydrating Serum www.Goldfaden.com
2. June Jacobs Creamy Cranberry Cleanser and Perfect Pumpkin Peeling Enzyme Masque www.junejacobs.com
3.Redflower Indian Jasmine Purifying Body Wash www.redflower.com
4.Lush Revive and Balance Hair Moisturizer, Ultrbalm and Lovely Jubblies Breast Cream www.Lush.com
5.Lush Karma Perfume with lemongrass, refreshing orange oil, heady patchouli and fresh pine. www.lush.com
6.Lush Glorious Mud muddy body mask and Brimstone shower scrub www.lush.com
7.Naturopathica Pear Fig Polishing Enzyme Peel and Pumpkin Purifying Enzyme Peel www.naturopathica.com
8.Priori Age-Defying Body Cream and Coffee Berry Facial Day Complex cream www.prioriskincare.com
9.Sundari Chamomile Eye Oil www.sundari.com
10. Elizabeth Grant Eye Power Pads Advanced Cellular Age Defense www.elizabethgrant.com
11. Elizabeth Grant Hand & Foot Cream www.elizabethgrant.com “You may take one big whiff and say EW, What’s that smell? Answer: Camphor- an ingredient that works.”
Atlanta Salon & Spa does not specifically recommend or endorse any products listed in the product round-up. Please research each product thoroughly before use.
The Amazing Aloe Vera part 1
from the website lilyofthedesert.com
HISTORY OF ALOE VERA
Aloe Vera has been used in the fields of medicine and cosmetics for Centuries. Ancient records show that the medicinal properties and healing advantages of Aloe Vera have been known for over 5000 years. The Bible mentions Aloe Vera in over a dozen passages, referring to it as the “bitter herb”. The Biblical account of Christ’s burial states that his body was anointed with bitter Aloes.
Ancient Chinese and Egyptians used Aloe Vera to treat burns, wounds, and to reduce fever. Cleopatra, the Egyptian Queen, credited her irresistible charm and vibrant beauty to regular use of Aloe Vera gel. Legend reports that Alexander the Great, upon the advice of Aristotle, conquered the island of Socotra off the coast of Africa to secure supplies of Aloe Vera in order to treat the wounds of soldiers.
In 1944, the benefits of Aloe Vera were firmly established in the United States, when it was learned that the Japanese who were exposed to the “A” bomb. The injured that applied Aloe gel to their wounds reported faster healing of their wounds than others and had significantly less scaring.
Today, it appears that science is re-discovering what our ancestors knew. New studies continue to provide proof of the benefits of Aloe Vera both when applied externally and ingested INTERNALLY. It is currently one of the most studied herbs in the Natural Products category.
Aloe vera fields from wikipedia commons by Sdm9093
WHAT IS ALOE VERA?
Aloe Vera is a succulent plant member of the lily family. Aloe Barbadensis Miller is the actual botanical name for the variety grown commercially for the healing and moisturizing properties of the gel found in its leaves.
WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT THE ALOE VERA PLANT
- There are over 400 species of Aloe Vera plants
- Aloe is the most studied herb
- Aloe contains over 200 biologically active, naturally occurring constituents
- Aloe Vera directly absorbs water from the surrounding soil system
- Aloe Vera plants reach maturity at 3-4 years
- An adult plant can reach a height of 30 inches with up to 21 leaves
THE ACTIVE QUALITIES OF ALOE VERA
Aloe vera has three layers to each leaf which are filled with nutrients; the leaf or outer rind, the inner gel, and the Aloin or thin, slimy mucilage layer commonly known as the “yellow sap”.
Aloe vera contains 18 amino acids, plus Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, and E. It also contains sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and chloride, as well as traces of magnesium and zinc. In addition to these major constituents, aloe vera contains numerous other naturally occurring vitamins and minerals.
Aloe vera is filled with Aloe Polysaccharides which are the naturally occurring active components that promote absorption, digestive health, immune qualities, anti-inflammatory, and overall health benefits.
POLYSACCHARIDE IMPORTANCE
While Aloe researchers report that aloe vera contains over 200 biologically active constituents, the aloe polysaccharide is the main naturally occurring active constituent in aloe vera that allows all of the benefits to be activated in the body. Polysaccharides are very safe in all toxicity studies, showing no side effects. In the makeup of the total solids found in aloe vera, polysaccharides represent approximately 20-25%. Most commercially produced aloe vera contains very little polysaccharides as they are destroyed in the processing by heat and enzymes. When they are broken in processing, they become simple sugars, and the body will not absorb them.
- These glycol-nutrients are sugar molecules linked together like a string of beads.
- Size varies based on molecular weight from 10,000 Daltons to 7 Million Daltons.
1. Lower Dalton weights (10,000 – 100,000) are most effective for supporting skin regeneration.
2. Higher Dalton weights (100,000 – 7 Million) are most effective with immune, anti-inflammatory, and absorption support.
3. The highest molecular weight ever studied were the Aloeride polysaccharides from 4 Million – 7 Million Dalton weight found
in Lily of the Desert aloe vera juice. - It is important that aloe products have the full range of polysaccharides to provide maximum health benefits.
- Aloe polysaccharides are very efficacious both orally and topically.
- Scientific studies confirm that aloe vera contains approximately 200 naturally occurring biologically active constituents. Most of aloe vera’s biological activity is attributed to the polysaccharide fraction.
- The higher molecular weight polysaccharides are found in the aloe vera inner gel while the highest total polysaccharide (volume) is found in the whole leaf aloe vera.
- Most commercial aloe vera products contain very little polysaccharides as the sugars are destroyed in the processing by heat, enzymes, etc.
- When the long chain polysaccharides are broken in processing, they become simple sugars; the body will not absorb them.
CERTIFIED ORGANIC ALOE VERA
photo of Aloe Vera from wikipedia commons by 3268zauber
As aloe vera is a succulent plant, it directly absorbs water from the surrounding soil system. If the soil contains herbicides, pesticides, or other chemicals, the artificial chemicals would be directly absorbed into the leaves and could cause damage to the nutrients in the plant. Lily of the Desert Certified Organic aloe vera does not contain any herbicides, pesticides, or harsh chemicals.
FILLET vs. WHOLE LEAF ALOE VERA
Fillet aloe vera products are made by filleting off the outer rind of the aloe leaf and processing only the inner gel. Whole Leaf products are made by processing the entire leaf and filtering out the unwanted bitter constituents.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GEL AND JUICE
Aloe vera gel is actually made from the aloe vera juice by adding a food grade thickening agent called Carrageenan, which is a naturally occurring Sea kelp/Irish moss. They are almost equally effective because the Lily of the Desert juice products contain 99.7% aloe vera, while the gel products contain 99.5% aloe vera. Juice products are typically made for dietary supplement purposes, while Gel products are more commonly used for topical application, though they can be orally ingested and/or soothing to your throat, stomach, and digestive tract.
Summer 2010 Atlanta Salon & Spa Product Showcase
Welcome to the Atlanta Salon & Spa product showcase. This is where we include interesting beauty products that have crossed our desks. We hope that you have as much fun exploring these products as we did! If there are any beauty products that you’d like us to consider listing, please email us at info@atlsalonandspa.com. Product showcase listings are posted on our front page for three full months.
1) Philip B Lightweight Deep Conditioning Cream Rinse, Anti-Frizz Formula 57 and Maui Wowie Beach Mist. www.philipb.com
2) Becca Cosmetics Bambora Pallete new and limited edition retro shades of color for eyes, lips and cheeks, creme blush and creme eye colour. A product design favorite of Atl S&S! www.beccacosmetics.com
3)ATLANTA’S OWN Painted Lady natural soaps in Orange Blossom, Rosemary Mint and Cedar Sage. www.paintedladysoap.com
4) Lush Ocean Salt Body Scrub, Buffy Body Butter and Skin Drink re-hydrating moisturizer for dry skin www.lush.com/
5)Tara Smith Big Baby gentle Shampoo and Gentle Conditioner, feed the Root Shampoo and Conditioner www.tarasmith.com Made in the UK, Vegan ingredients- an Atl S&S fave.
6)Aloe 80 Skin Soothing Aloe Gel by Lily of the desert www.lilyofthedesert.com/
7)Batiste Dry Shampoo in Original and Blush, available at sally beauty supply www.sallybeauty.com
8) Lush lip scrub- keep your lips smooth and healthy with these flavors; Mint Julip, Sweet Lips and Bubblegum www.lush.com
Beauty Biz Spotlight : Helmet Hairworx
With more and more businesses contracting to cut costs, it’s refreshing to see one beauty business owner’s hard work and smart business philosophy pay off. Excellent customer service, high stylist retention, a reputation for excellence and a margin that is up 10-15 % over last year have all provided the means for the latest Helmet Salon (number five) opening on the Westside of Atlanta. Atlanta Salon and Spa talks with owner, Randy Addison.
Atl S&S talked with Randy Addison, owner/Helmet:
What and Who is Helmet Salon?
Good question! Helmet is a collection of exceptional stylists all working toward the same notion that hair is an expression of a personality, from subtle to outrageous. Our passion is to collaborate with a client and manifest a style as individual as the personality. Without creative expression and great customer service, we wouldn’t be able to grow. Staying true to a studio environment is the biggest challenge.
What is your Business Philosophy and your creative Philosophy?
Business philosophy: be ready to change and grow with the demands of the marketplace. For now, great customer service is all but lost in our culture, so we will continue to strive in that direction.
Creative philosophy: I see hairstylists as artists. Providing structure, stability, and freedom will always be a delicate balance in a business filled with creative minds. For the most part, as far as our clients are concerned, we encourage our stylists to excel in both cut and color, so as to see a vision through from beginning to end. We claim that we are all now more connected, through electronic means; but experiencing that personal connection and trust between stylist and client is still such a powerful thing.
Tell us what to expect with the new Salon on Westside.
This studio embodies several aspects of the direction our business is going. It’s small, simple, hip, contemporary, convenient–all the things the busy style-seeker could want.
Where do you see Helmet in 10 years? What changes do you forsee for the beauty biz, especially emphasis on a changing economy?
Unless you are one of the beauty mega-corps, the beauty business is financially difficult for the small business owner, and that is probably going to become more and more apparent as overhead and the cost of doing business continue to increase. We’ve seen many salons in the city close their doors over the last year. Hopefully, ten years from now, Helmet will have grown into an even stronger brand, synonomous with stability, great service, creative expression, and accessibility.
Any Springtime Tips for people concerning Hair and or skin from you and the stylists?
After a particularly brutal winter, be kind to your skin; but mostly, come out of your coccoon ready to show off some new color and new style. Nothing says “spring” like a transformation!
“Choosing a new stylist or salon can be nerve racking! As stylists, we go through the same kind of stress when deciding which salon we’d like to work in. Helmet continues to grow because we offer a unique studio environment. Fancy? No, not really. But our
studios have attracted, and continue to attract, an exceptional blend of hairstylists dedicated to you and their craft.
In 2003, I started Helmet as a place for me and couple of other stylists to relax and concentrate on our work. Within months, a few individuals grew into a team. Within a couple of years, one studio became two, then three, then four. Why? Because the number of stylists and thrilled clients continued to grow.
Clarity is such a wonderful thing. Clarity of purpose. Helmet offers stylists a place to express themselves and create a special look for YOU, the client. Through our alignment with Aveda, Bumble and Bumble, and other leaders in the beauty industry, our opportunites for advanced education continue to strenghten our dedication and ability to serve you.”
WWW.HelmetHairworx.com 404 . 815. 1629
Tattoos : Taboo Turned Mainstream Beauty
“When the designs are chosen with care, tattoos have a power and magic all their own. They decorate the body but they also enhance the soul.”
(Michelle Delio, Tattoo: The Exotic Art of Skin Decoration, p. 13)
John Wilkes Booth, Angelina Jolie, Winston Churchill, Sandra Bullock and Josef Stalin all made the decision to get inked. The notion of tattoos being taboo for women has slipped quietly into mainstream acceptance as more and more people get tattoos, and the Atlanta tattoo market is stronger than ever for girls.
At the turn of the 20th century, female circus workers would get tattoos and charge patrons an admission fee to view them . Tattooed women then were indeed brave, sensational and determined. Ignoring the taboo of being permanently inked, they also risked jail during a time when even exposing one’s knee could be considered indecent exposure. Through steady years of exposure in the circus and vaudeville acceptance of female tattoos grew and continues to do so through popular media and celebrities. Perhaps nothing better illustrates this acceptance than the release of a tattooed Barbie Doll by Mattel in 1999 (it was withdrawn due to the protests of concerned parents). It is now re-released as Totally Stylin’ Barbie, and is available to everyone.
Atlanta Salon & Spa talks with tattoo artist “Jenny Bunns “ Young (Timeless Tattoo)
Jenny’s Facebook Fanpage http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jenny-Bunns-Young/9002583889
Jennys website about tattooing, comics, illustration and more in Atlanta http://www.theinkbunnydiaries.com/ 
Atl SS: What was your first tattoo?
Jenny Bunns Young: Embarrassingly, my first tattoo was a tribal-influenced piece on my lower back. But back then, lower back tattoos were accepted as a perfectly nice place for a female to put a tattoo, and it hadn’t been coined “tramp stamp” yet. I suppose I got the tattoo simply because I had just turned 18 and I wanted one really badly. I drew the design myself, and at the time I was really into Neil Gaiman’s Sandman comic book series, so it was something that represented the story Season of Mists. I put it there because I didn’t want my parents to see it, so I could easily hide it, but i could also show it if I wanted to! In retrospect, it was a pretty silly reason why I did what I did - but then again, when you’re 18 years old, your world is quite small compared to what it becomes when you get older. So I did what I thought was within my means of experience. I had thought about lasering off my first tattoo, but it’s not something I regret - it’s just that i’ve become a different person. Ultimately I changed my mind about laser, because I concluded that this tattoo marked who I was at that time - my tattoos are kind of like a scrapbook of who I was or what I was interested in at that moment in time.
Atl SS: How many Tattoos do you currently have?
JBY: It’s hard to quantify the number of tattoos I have. I’m definitely not as heavily tattooed as the guys I work with. But how does one count? I have a whole backpiece - does that count as one tattoo? But it took nearly a decade to complete it, so do you count each session I had to go through to get it? Things like that make it hard to count. Plus, quantifying tattoos is not necessarily a good way to know how heavily a person is tattooed. I’ve seen people with 20 tattoos and I wouldn’t see any in their regular clothes because they’re all tiny ones, but I’ve seen people with just a few but are almost totally covered.
Atl SS: How did you become a tattoo artist?
JBY: Tattooing had always been a dream of mine, since I was at least 10. I’ve always loved drawing, so I wanted to be in the art-related field, I just didn’t want to be stuck in a cubicle or some stuffy art gallery - or be a waitress who did art “on the side”. Tattooing was always a mysterious art form for me, so not only was it this fantastic thing, a childhood pipe dream - but as I got older it just seemed like more and more of an attractive career choice. You get to meet all kinds of different people, you can travel if you want, you can get a job almost anywhere! You don’t have to hide anything, you can wear whatever you want, you can skip down the hallways, you can tell borderline inappropriate jokes (as the guys usually do)… basically - you can be who you are. It took me a long time to come to that conclusion, though. Tattooing had always been in the back of my mind, but it had intimidated me too much for me to try it. I also had family pressures - go to college, go to grad school, make a 6 figure income as a white collar citizen - basically the stereotypical Asian family expectations. I had always been torn between doing what I wanted and being an obedient child. But through a series of small epiphanies, I slowly grew into my own person, with the help of pursuing my dream job.
Atl SS: Are tattoos divided into traditional groupings?
JBY: Yes, there are genres. Tribal, American Traditional, Fine Line & Photorealism, Black & Grey, New Skool, Religious, Hand-written Script Lettering, Traditional Japanese… but the variety doesn’t stop there. People get anywhere from band logos to quotes, from their 5 year old’s signature to a friend’s drawing, from memorial tattoos to their favorite cartoon character. Anything you can think of, there’s a tattoo for it. Most of the slang for tattoo terms is fairly self-explanatory - sleeve, back-piece, chest plate, body armor, etc.
But there are some misnomers that pop culture had given birth to that most of us tattoo artists cringe at….
“Tattoo guns” - our tools are not guns, they do not shoot anything. They are called “Tattoo Machines”.
“Tatts” or “Tatted Up” Rappers are not tattoo artists, what do they really know about tattoos?
“Free-styling” This is a confusing term. Most tattoo artists are capable of freehand drawing a design, but I believe free-styling is usually used in the context of music. So when customers ask if I can “free-style”, I wonder if they’re asking if I can draw them something, or if I can instantly come up with a rhyme.
Atl SS: What is your take on the “suicide girl” style tattoo sites?
JWB: I think it’s great for women to celebrate their artwork and their bodies in tasteful pin-up style photos. The photography is an art in and of itself. I support my friends who model or even photograph, whether they’re tattooed or not. But there is always another side to things - there are always those few women who do tattoo pin-up style photos as a way to validate themselves as an attractive woman, which can lead to certain body image issues. Sometimes that can ruin an intentionally good thing. But that’s just me.
Atl SS: What are some of the legal/ethical considerations with tattoos?
It depends on the county you work in - each county in each city and state has their own rules and regulations. Here in City of Atlanta, there are not written limitations on tattooing a certain body part. The shop I work at does not do facial tattoos - the only exception we make is the occasional mole tattoo. Also in this county, all tattoo artists have to have a license. During the bureaucratic process, which takes about 2 months to get if you stay on top of things - the last step you take in getting your license is to do a short hearing. You’re in a room with all the other applicants - most of them being applicants for restaurant and bar owners getting their liquor license, and the occasional exotic dancer (yes, we are all clumped together, as if any of us have anything in common!). When it came my time, I was asked by the committee whether I would knowingly do a gang-related tattoo. I said I would not do it if I knew what it meant. Then they (a woman) asked if there was any body part that I would refuse to tattoo. I blushed and said i would rather not say out loud. They kept egging me on, ask if they wanted to humiliate me on purpose. I mumbled “the genital area”, and they finally let me go. I ran out of the courthouse as fast as I could. So… although there are no written laws, I’m sure there are some things that are frowned upon.
Some of Jenny’s favorite sites::
http://wristielove.blogspot.com/
http://suprachib.weebly.com/index.html
http://completewasteoftime.wordpress.com/2009/11/14/photoblog/
http://www.imaginismstudios.com/
Tattoo sites of interest for girls:
How I became a tattoed Lady (circa 1940’s) Jean Furella http://missioncreep.com/mundie/gallery/gallery6.htm
A great site focused on women and tattoos http://www.bellaonline.com/subjects/8922.asp
Famous Tattooed Ladies:
Nora Hildebrandt claimed her and her father were captured by Sitting Bull and taught to tattoo http://thehumanmarvels.com/?p=68
Betty Broadbent, exhibited at the Worlds fair of 1939 and inducted into Tattoo Hall of Fame 1981 http://thehumanmarvels.com/?p=148
Kat Von D , contemporary tattoo artist and star ok Miami ad LA Ink (TLC) http://www.katvond.net/
Handmade Soap Questions Answered : Q&A with Painted Lady Soaps’ Jennifer Orth
1.) So what is Soap?
Technically soap is the chemical reaction between a fatty acid and a strong alkai . Fatty Acids are the fats of either animals or vegetables. The alkali is often referred to as lye & usually Sodium Hydroxide or Potassium Hydroxide. It is important to note that while you combine a strong alkai (lye) to fatty acids, the end result transforms the lye and fats/oils into soap, leaving no lye.
Another common associated definition for soap is a product that bubbles and cleans. These are often detergent bars or syn-dets(synthetic detergents). Commonly referred to as ’bath bars’ or beauty bars’ as they can not be labeled soap by the FDA. Chemists created them by changing the molecular structure of substances and made stronger cleaners formulated to clean specific types of dirt and stains. Commercial bar soaps often contain some or all detergents. Many of the detergents cause sensitivity or allergy concerns for some people. Ingredients like Triclosan, are listed by the Environmental Protection Agency, as a Pesticide! According to FDA/CFSAN Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, has been known to be contaminated with a known carcinogen, dioxin, which can cause cancer, as well as can cause Chronic Hypersensitivity in some individuals.
There are several types of processes that you can use to make soap. Hot and Cold Process methods utilize oils, sodium hydroxide and water. Where as ‘Melt and Pour’ uses the commercial detergents.
Since the common definition of soap often refers to the technical and the common definition of soap, the term ‘natural soap’ or made from scratch are used to refer to technical versions of soap.
2.) What is the difference between your soap and commercial ’natural’ soap?
I make my soap with high quality vegetable oils and by adding more oil than necessary called ‘super fatting’ , this allows the soap to clean and allow oils to reach the skin, helping to nourish the skin. Also naturally occurring glycerin is formed when you make soap, this glycerin softens the skin by attracting moisture.
Commercial soap is made with tallow( beef or mutton fat) some vegetable oils and processed slightly different, it goes through a process which strips all of the excess oil and glycerin out of the bar(using the glycerin for more profitable products), leaving you with nothing but a cleansing bar. This leaves your skin dry, itchy and stripped.
3.) Are there different methods to make soap?
There are a few different ways to make soap Cold Process, Hot Process.
Cold Process soap is created with out the addition of heat. It relies on the exothermic reaction to saponify. This method produces what some think as the ‘most nourishing’ because you are not exposing the oils to extreme heat, damaging the nutritional values.
Hot Process soap is created with constant heat until saponification is completed. The benefit to this method is that some people feel that the ‘scent’ will be stronger because it is added at the end of the cooking phase, thus allowing them to use less.
I use both methods, my bar soap is almost always Cold Process and my liquid soaps are always Hot Process
4.) How do you prepare soap?
I first gather all of my materials needed, including safety gloves and safety glasses. I measure my ingredients by weight . I create my lye solution and let it cool, as it becomes hot naturally due to the exothermic reaction of the sodium hydroxide with water. Once it reaches proper temperature I combine it with the oils. Blending until ‘trace’ which then I add scent & color and pour into my mold to completely saponify. During this stage it continues to create exothermic heat and transforms the oils and lye completely into soap. Once it has completely saponified, it is cut and cured for up to six weeks.
5.) What are the ingredients in your ’natural’ bar soap?
Distilled Water, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Palm Oil, Castor Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Avocado Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Shea butter, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Essential oils &/or fragrance, Iron oxides &/or Ultramarines.
Biogradable
Vegan Friendly
No Animal Testing
5.) What makes your soap, so extraordinary?
It is important to me to create a the best most nourishing bar of soap. The combination of oils that I choose to use are very intentional. Many of my clients require real relief and that is what I strive for. All of my formulas are crafted after a lot of research and created to have the highest level of nutrients available.
Using High Quality Vegetable Oils can produce amazing results!
Organic Coconut Oil
Contains Vitamin-E and Vitamin K and minerals such as Iron. Rich in Lauric Acid & Myristic Acid which produces a hard bar that cleanses and creates fluffy lather.
Organic Palm Oil
Rich in Oleic Acid and Palmitic Acid, creates a conditioning bar which is hard and has a stable lather.
Apricot Kernel Oil
Rich in Oleic and Linoleic Acids, this oil is great for aging, prematurely aging, dry, irritated skin. Non greasy, soaks in to skin improving elasticity, clarity, calming eczema, irritation, clearing acne & dermatitis. Vitamin rich in A, B1, B2, B6, B17, E.
Avocado Oil
Rich in Oleic Acid and Linoleic Acid, it contains protein, amino acids, and vitamins A,D & E. This is not only conditioning but can aid in healing. Excellent oil to soften body tissue, heal scaly skin & scalp, assists in regenerating cells. Great for sensitive skin/baby skin.
Castor Oil
Over 80% Ricinoleic Acid, this produces fluffy stable lather which is conditioning. Castor acts like a humectant to draw and retain moisture to the skin. Creates creamy lather.
Evening Primrose Oil
Rich in Linoleic and Oleic Acids, this inhibits bacterial growth and encourages antibodies to produce. This helps us fight infection and inflammation. Excellent for dry skin.
Shea butter
Aids in fading scars, eczema, burns, rashes, severely dry skin, dark spots, skin discolorations, chapped lips, stretchmarks, wrinkles, and in lessening the irritation of psoriasis
For more information on the ingredients I use visit
https://www.paintedladysoap.com/Handcrafted_soap_I.php
Painted Lady Soap Company www.paintedladysoap.com or www.paintedladysoap.etsy.com
Salon Etiquette: What are You Really Saying To Your Stylist?
Have you ever wondered if there are topics your hairstylist is not sharing with you? It’s true we do at times talk about you when you leave our chair. If you are gasping at this statement and your eyes have grown wider then you may have been sharing more with your hairstylist than you should have.
I have worked as a hairstylist for many years in some of the hottest salons around the globe. As you can imagine I have been privy to some interesting conversations and situations. In any successful salon there is always a buzz, something happening, someone sharing details of a personal nature, he said she said, etc, etc, etc. The topics are endless as they breathe life in to every crevice of the place we call work. In a way it’s a social club where all are invited. With a combination of background music and a crescendo of voices people at times share more about their lives and the lives of who they know in this setting than in any other. I have witnessed people’s happiest days and days that they wished they could erase from memory. Therefore, it’s no surprise that you might overhear something that you don’t appreciate. You build a close relationship with your stylist, after all we are working as closely with you as your doctor, naturally you let your guard down and let your real self show. Sometimes you make us feel uncomfortable, and although we may not tell you then, or at any other time, but once you let those secret topics out it’s all part of the “buzz”.
Here is a list of conversations not to bring in to a hair salon or to your stylist. Keep on a path with respect for yourself and for those around you, then you will radiate who you really are, a beautiful conscientous person.
Don’t Get To Personal
You have a very close relationship with your stylist. You may share with them your sexual exploits in detail but unknowingly you are sharing those details with not only your “go to guy” but with everyone in the vicinity, and who knows who they are?
I once had an an experience with a client married to a mover and shaker in the financial world. Whenever she talked of him she became more animated and it was obvious how proud she was of him. One day while visiting me for routine maintenance on her color and enjoying her “me time”, the conversation in the chair next to us was taking on a tone that could have been rated XXX. The twenty something blond was having a steamy relationship with her boss and she was relaying in detail a blow by blow account of their last tryst. I felt my client stiffen as I worked on her and red blotches appeared on her neck. In a sudden movement she leapt out of the chair and pointed an accusing finger at Miss Twenty Something. Yes, you guessed it: the man in question was my clients husband and you can imagine how that story ended.
Please keep conversation positive, it’s o.k to talk about relationships, however, when talking about personal relationships, don’t get to personal. Keep in mind that others may be listening and that you may be making them uncomfortable, or as Miss Twenty something must surely now feel heartfelt regret for being exposed and saying to much in the wrong setting.
Gossip
Some may say that a hair salon is fueled by gossip. It’s entertaining for some and may for a moment make you feel better about your own situation. Gossip to me is a negative waist of time, it creates an energy around us that is not conducive to our surrounding. If we view that surrounding we may remind ourselves that you are there for “relaxation”, and more importantly you are there to feel good about you. Creating negative energy takes you and I away from an experience that should be all about you. Remember: what’s said in a hair salon does not always stay in a hair salon.
First Impressions Count
I am always happy to see a new client, we see it as a huge compliment when you seek us out. Your first visit is very important- it sets a president for our future relationship with you.
You may be angry with your previous stylist for any number of reasons. They may have given you the wrong color, cut your hair to short, or moved to a new salon with out sending you a “Dear John” letter. Set the tone and make a positive impression, because your disappointment and anger may have an adverse effect on your new stylist and their creative energy.
A hair salon is a place for fun and relaxation. Keep conversation light and positive, for we are artists who feed off your energy so we can reflect an image that will portray you and your personality.
What Would Grandma Say?
You have become familiar and relaxed with your stylist and the salon and have probably visited many, many times. We welcome you with open arms, for it’s an extention of your home and naturally it’s easy to forget yourself and act inappropriate. Our goal as a hairstylist is to make you feel comfortable, but you are in a public place and have to be careful of your language. Feeling comfortable enough to use expletives only disrupts other clients in the shop and ruins the atmosphere for everyone.
Keep Controversy For The News Media
Since a hair salon is a particular place of relaxation and fun , it’s even more important to keep conversation light. Like any social situation its best to keep conversation positive and free of controversy. Arriving home after your appointment and remembering that you shared a little to much about yourself, most likely with an unintended audience , might be more regrettable than at first thought. Therefore, don’t get to carried away- we want a lasting relationship with you and are there genuinely to help you feel confident, positive and above all help you like who stares back at you in the mirror every day.
Pin-Ups : A Trend for the Holidays and Beyond…
Retro beauty is a hot trend among beauty makers. Names like Bettie Page, Dita Von Teese and Alberto Vargas have become commonplace and the looks they inspire have carved out a sought after, solid category for the industry. Move over Waif. Step aside Rap Diva. The Pin-Up girl has returned.
The roots of the “modern” pin-up can be traced to the Gibson Girl in America. Illustrator Charles Dana Gibson portrayed the feminine ideal in the late 19th/early 20th centuries through his pen and ink drawings. This early standard paved the way for American beauty for decades to come. Several key elements combinedto form this alluring creature, including: 1) a tall and slender body, with generous bosom and hips 2) the “hourglass” figure of corseted fashions 3)youthful features and 4) confident, sexy, and a sometimes teasing demeanor.
Calendars were the most common form of pin-up material at the turn of the century. By the 1920’s Hollywood began branding their leading stars with pin-up style photography, and from the 1930’s artists like Alberto Vargas immortalized the modern pinup in mainstream magazines such as Esquire, Cosmopolitan, and the Saturday Evening Post. Art Deco drawings of the pin up girl were considered to be fine enough for these mainstream periodicals, but as the decades went on the style changed to becoming more risqué and provocative, ultimately landing Playboy the steady outlet for Vargas illustrations.
WWII G.I.s took untold numbers of pinup art overseas with them, most notably photographs of Rita Hayworth and Betty Grable. American pin-up infiltrated the battle grounds in the barracks, painted on the noses of war planes, and as calendars and booklets produced as morale boosters.
With the introduction of explicit men’s magazines (Penthouse showed pubic hair in the 1970’s), pin-up art, by comparison, seemed quaint and sentimental. The market demand for material was easily satisfied through ever more daring and explicit photography as illustration started to wither. However there are many photo studios and artists returning to a simpler, happier depiction of alluring American beauty.
Doing an internet search for pin-up photography will return page after page of studios across the country that specialize in turning fans of pin-up girls into actual pin-up girls.
In Atlanta we caught up with Kellyn Willey, owner of PinUpGIrl! Cosmetics in order to learn more about the Atlanta pin-up client.
“A Pin-Up girl is seen as any confident woman with a fantastic personality that emulates true grace, sophistication, intelligence, humor and beauty. Some iconic Pin-Up girls that first come to mind are sensational talents like Rita Hayworth, Marilyn Monroe, Josephine Baker and Sophia Loren. Any one of any age, ethnicity and body type can be their own Pin-Up. It just takes a few ounces of courage, the ability to laugh at yourself and leave the creation of your perfect Pin-up styling to us.
Our typical customer is a wide-spectrum of individuals: from teenagers and 20 somethings who want to celebrate the iconic imagery they see in current celebrity trends to women in their senior years reminiscing of the glamour of the post WWII era. Every client we have is very different from the last. Some clients are our neighbors, while some fly in from Miami, Philadelphia, St. Louis and even the Bahamas. There is a service for every client, no matter their budget. We are known for being an affordable outlet for both women and men who are looking for an uncommon occasion that allows them to witness a positive transformation in their composure and self esteem, which can also be given as a one-of-a-kind gift for a special someone.
Pictured here is our newest Pin-up, Renee, before and after her incredible transformation. Renee is a freelance writer, mother of two and stellar housewife. She found us through our myspace page just a few weeks ago, booked a hair and makeup appointment and has been apart of our PinUpGirl family ever since. Her look is evocative of the dazzling glamour of early 1960s seen in Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Ann-Margaret and recently the female cast of “Mad Men”.”
Hair, Makeup & Photography by: PinUpGirl! Cosmetics
Jewels provided by: VINTAGEsparkles by VONschmalhausen www.vonschmalhausen.com
PinUpGirl! Cosmetics is now located in Historic Grant Park in between Liberty Tattoo and Solstice Café with over 1,500 sq ft of delightfully vintage-inspired apparel, jewelry, accessories and gifts along with our famous services of Pin-up style photo shoots and makeup applications. www.pinupgirlcos.com 566 A Blvd SE, Atlanta GA 30312 404|688|7468.
Resources:www.arthistoryarchive.com/arthistory/pinupart
more info and reading:
Atlanta Burlesque:
http://syrensofthesouth.weebly.com/
http://www.blastoffburlesque.com/
A good Atlanta Burlesque Blog:http://atlantaburlesque.blogspot.com/
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