I. Why Women Cut their Hair : When women experience a change in their life, they frequently mirror that change by doing something different with their hair. This is most frequently seen in women who have just graduated from college and are entering the workforce as a fully qualified professional woman. The ponytails that saw them through their endless study sessions no longer make the grade. They want a sleeker, hairstyle for a professional image that properly reflects their new resume. Both woman and resume need that nicely polished look. Have a breakup with your guy? This is usually reason number two for a new “do”! Many women keep a hairstyle because their guy or husbands like it…and most guys usually prefer the long locks. New mommies often look for a more carefree hairstyle. With the constant din of screaming babies and very little sleep, most women want a “do” that looks great enough that no one notices their dark circles and sleepy eyes. A shorter cut will mean more frequent trips to your salon, but this could be a much needed “mommy pampering time”! Many women report a drastic change in their hair style or hair color when they are faced with a major life event. Cutting your hair and opting for a more stylish “do” does wonders for your confidence and self-esteem. While you might not be able to control your life circumstances, you certainly can control your hair. Talk to our stylist about how to look great with your new style with minimal effort.   Hair Services Available for men and women. Cuts and styles for any occasion. Ten percent (10%) discount off your visit by going to our website www.leskintique.com and downloading the Coupon andbringing it in with you and ask for front desk or call 310-337-9555. We are Located 1620 Centinela Avenue, Suite 302, Inglewood, California 90302   II. Causes of Unhealthy Skin Faulty diet. Refined foods like white flour, sugar and products made with them, tea, coffee, and soft drinks deplete energy, bring about wrinkles, unattractive skin and premature aging. Healthy blood adds a glow to the skin and keeps it well-nourished, moist, and free from dryness and roughness. Very often, our skin looks superficially clean; but they really are not. Dirt and dust particles can hide in the pores of the skin and clog sweat and sebaceous glands. Proper cleansing not only removes all the dust, dirt and make-up, which accumulate during the day, but also stops the oil-secreting sebaceous glands from getting clogged.   Identify Skin Problems, Skin Care, Treatment Solutions Can you identify skin problems? For instance, there you are, minding your own business, when a red pimple or rash appears on your skin – but why? You'll need to know how to identify the source of skin problems before you can effectively treat them. Often the blemishes and imperfections we find on our skin are the result of skin infections of varying severity. When you are looking to treat infections, you'll want to first identify skin problems before you plan a treatment regimen.   Skin problems Treatment There are various ways to treat skin problems. Some treatment will simply help with the symptoms of skin problems and others will help rid you of skin problems or help maintain control of skin problems. It is vital you seek treatment for skin problems, no matter how minor or serious it may be to avoid further complications down the road.   III. AFFORDABLE SKIN CARE: Beautiful skin is something that doesn’t just happen by itself it requires your dedication in keeping your skin in tip top shape by visiting your skin care specialist on a regular series. It is better to fix whatever is wrong than to cover-up to maintain healthy skin. Clean skin is the basic ingredient for beautiful skin. Ageless skin lies in tightening the skin and tightening pores. Age is not a factor in the condition of your skin it is oilyness or dryness. Vitamin C is in the peel of the fruit and it does a lot more than cure a common cold. If you don’t have enough Vitamin-C your skin will show-up in ugly bruises that happen when you have an accident. In other words your skin will be so delicate that a light touch can bruise it. Not only is Vitamin-C essential to the proper functioning of your thyroid, your thyroid must be in good working order if you are going to have the skin you dream about. Le Skintique has an excellent Vitamin Facial that is recommended for your skin care.   IV. Skin Needs Protection From Winter Weather Use moisturizers every day to help prevent chapping, experts advise When the air outside is chilly and low on humidity, and the air inside is heated and dry, you get chapped skin and cracked lips. To prevent scaling, flaking and itching, pay special attention to your skin during the cold months by applying a cream-based moisturizer every day. A good time to use moisturizer is just after showering to help trap moisture on the skin's surface. Those with sensitive skin should choose a moisturizer without fragrance or lanolin. And although frequent hand washing is often urged to prevent the spread of germs, all of that soap and water can also make hands chapped. Using a mild soap and moisturizing afterwards can help relieve the dryness, the experts say. When it comes to bathing, stay away from very hot water. Short, lukewarm showers or baths with a non-irritating, non-detergent-based cleanser are easier on the skin. Immediately afterward, apply a mineral oil or petroleum jelly-type moisturizer and gently pat skin dry. Rinsing your body daily but using less soap can also help protect the skin's natural moisturizers. To deal with dry air from heaters, add some moisture back into the air by using a humidifier, and don't forget to clean it often to prevent mold and fungus. When heading outside, cover your face and use a petrolatum-based balm with an SPF for your lips. It's also advised to use sunscreen, which is just as important in the winter as in the summer if you're going to be spending time outside. Scaling, itching or cracked skin that is not relieved by moisturizers should be checked by an Aesthetician.   V. VALENTINE SPECIAL Will be announced on our website and in the February Issue of Le Skintique’s Newsletter. Please come in and see our Skin Aesthetician Regina Jackson who will perform a free skin consultation.