Renowned author Lynsay Sands once said: “Your face is marked with lines of life, put there by love and laughter, suffering and tears. It’s beautiful.” While growing older is a privilege, there is no reason why you cannot look and feel your best while doing so. Anti-aging products and technologies have become increasingly proficient at tackling the visible signs of aging. Apart from firming up sagging skin and helping to erase fine lines and wrinkles, some products also expertly reduce dark spots while giving collagen production a healthy boost. Let’s have a closer look at some of the latest innovations in the field of anti-aging beauty treatments.
Natural ingredients are a hot commodity
A large part of current anti-aging beauty treatment innovation is focussed on the use of natural ingredients. This is in large part, driven by an increased global awareness of environmental and sustainability concerns. Although the trend has reached all corners of the globe, the demand for natural anti-aging products is particularly high in Europe. Industry leader Gattefossé is just one of many ingredient suppliers that are supporting the trend. The brand’s EleVastin ingredient, which is made from the Murraya Koeniggi plant, is as adept at fighting skin sagging and blemishes as some of the top man-made components. Bicosome’s revolutionary Bicoalgae is another 100% natural compound with astounding anti-aging properties that are particularly effective against the sign of aging brought on by inflammation.
NAD+ IV therapy is reaching new heights
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) therapy has been skyrocketing in popularity in recent times thanks to its astounding regenerative properties. NAD+ therapy is far more than a passing fad, however. There are a few important things to take note of regarding the science behind NAD+ therapies. As we grow older, NAD+ levels in our bodies decrease considerably. This can lead to increased inflammation and more pronounced visible signs of aging. NAD+ infusions help combat the signs of aging in various ways. Not only does it help reduce age-related inflammation and cognitive decline but it can also reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, earning it the title of potent anti-aging beauty treatment.
LED Face masks deliver space-age treatment
Although LED beauty therapy is not new by anyone’s standards, face masks for at-home use have undergone very noteworthy technological developments over the past year alone. Brands like LG and Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare have come up with almost space-age, hands-free devices that proclaim to not only improve circulation but diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles as well. While the LG PA.L Derma LED Mask delivers its treatment in under ten minutes, The Dr. Gross mask, which features 100 red LED and 62 blue LED lights stimulates collagen production, reduces acne, and effectively decreases the appearance of sagging skin and wrinkles.
Astounding innovations are driving considerable growth in the anti-aging beauty market. Apart from growing old with your health intact, you can now also do it looking your best with considerable ease.
We were thrilled to be offered an interview with DALÚ Natural Skincare founder Lucija Kračun. Lucija is one of those few women that has successfully managed to launch a brand within the very competitive beauty and skincare industry. We couldn’t wait to find out where the brand originated and where it’s at today.
Tell us about the journey that lead you to launching your brand DALÚ Natural Skincare…
It all started 3 years ago on holiday in Croatia where we go every year with my family. We have friends there. One day my friend, who is a pharmacist came to me and inspired me about the Immortelle which is an amazing regenerative and anti-ageing plant native to the Mediterranean. Together we started mixing creams for self use but as our friends tried out the products they were enthusiastic about them. What started as mere experimentation rapidly consumed our holiday, and my life.
I never set out to establish a skincare brand. Originally we created for ourselves and then friends. In 2019 I developed my first collection of products that combined my medical, dermatological and aesthetic knowledge with natural, organic, cruelty free, and vegan ingredients. My goal was to create science-based proven effective natural skincare free of all chemicals. All our products are dermatologically tested and have clinically proven results. The studies were conducted in an internationally esteemed lab. Not only did I want to create scientifically proven skincare that gives results, but as a brand also make a commitment to a sustainable lifestyle. Every single step we take in making our products is taken with ethics and integrity in mind.
In short DALÚ Natural Skincare is a synergy of medical knowledge, scientific knowledge about skin, knowledge about medicinal plants and their effects on the skin, and of the love towards nature and our planet.
We have new products coming up really soon that will complete our skincare must haves.
What’s been the biggest challenge you’ve faced and how did you overcome that?
The biggest challenge was to create natural skincare that will have scientifically proven results on skin and will feel and smell as good as any other luxury skincare which is not natural. That is the challenge that we have successfully overcome and I’m very proud of it. The formulations are a result of my medical knowledge and my friend’s pharmaceutical knowledge.
Tell us the process behind launching a new product?
DALÚ Natural Skincare
First there is an idea of a product that I think is useful and will benefit skincare and personal wellbeing. Then I start creating formulation according to the demands of the product e.g. hydrating product for sensitive skin. I always study the ingredients that I will use into detail to achieve the final result. Once on paper the mixing starts. Usually many corrections follow to achieve the best possible texture and smell. Once I’m satisfied with the product and the product passes stability and microbiology challenge tests we invite volunteers to do the first testing. In this phase we are very alert to any comments our volunteers might have. If there are any comments or side effects we try to correct them.
In the next phase dermatological and clinical tests follow. The product is tested in J.S. Hamilton Lab. The testing on people is blind. So they do not know which product and which company is behind the product. That is how we get objective results. All these phases usually take few months. In the meantime we develop packaging design which is sustainable and meets the product requirements. It also ensures efficient and highly aesthetic recognisability of our products and carries a clear message. The final phase is filling the packaging and put it out on a market. The launch of the product, marketing activity, social media etc is very important for success.
Have you had your own personal skincare issues over the years and if so, how did you overcome them?
I have a very sensitive and dry skin so the first products I made were tailored to my skin. While practicing aesthetic medicine and skincare in my spa centre I had experienced many skin problems and solutions for the problems. I got to know many skincare brands very good, also bad, so in the past 15 years I have learnt a lot about skincare and what is missing although there are so many products on the market. I tried to tailor the skincare to the problems people have.
Talk us through your skincare routine…
My skincare routine starts in the morning when I wash my face with cold water to improve circulation. Then I use our Hyaluronic acid youth elixir serum which is a must have serum for any skin type or gender. It improves hydration and reduces fine lines. Good hydration is essential for slowing down the ageing of the skin. After that I use our Immortelle timeless cream which is rich in texture and appropriate for sensitive skin. In the summer I always use SPF 30 to protect my skin from the sun. I usually don’t use powder. In the evening I clean my skin with micellar cleansing water and apply the Immortelle cream again. Once a month I use retinol serum. My skin is dry so it does not allow me to use it more often. Once every 2 weeks I make myself a peeling and twice a week a hydration mask. I have to mention also vitamin C serum which I try to use regularly. At the moment I’m developing a perfect vitamin C that will also provide intensive hydration (2 in 1). I’m looking forward to launching this product by the end of the year.
How do you want people to feel when using your products?
I want their skin to feel pampered, soft and radiant. I want them to create their little personal wellness due to our intoxicating scents. Most of all I want them to radiate happiness and beauty because they are aware to be contributing to a nicer healthier world.
DALÚ Natural Skincare
Our typical shopper : “She cares for clean beauty with visible proven results. She cares for sustainability and the future of our children. She appreciates products that are well made, fairly priced and of exceptional quality, produced with ethics and integrity in mind. She is naturally beautiful, intelligent and compassionate. She is a doer.”
If you to describe your personal style in three words, what would they be?
Elegance (timeless), comfortable, confident
What advice would you offer to anyone wanting to become an entrepreneur?
Work hard and dream a lot to bring your ideas into life and never give up. Nothing will happen by itself. There will be ups and downs which is normal. The crucial thing is to stay focused and not to be disturbed with little things. And of course a little luck is necessary!
Talk us through an average day in your life…
I get up at 7.00 and start my day at the doctor’s office. I still work in medicine and I will do so for as long as it will be possible. I like working with people and helping them solve their medical issues. 3-4 times a week I work in my aesthetic spa centre. Almost every day I work on my formulations usually late at night because all is silent and I can focus and concentrate. I have my family and friends standing next to me and helping me to deal with it all. After 16.00 it is family time. Sometimes I work long hours, sometimes I leave early, depends…
How much has social media played a role in the success of your brand?
Social media are very important for building up brand awareness, we use them every day. In COVID times it was the only possible promotion. We launched our first products at the beginning of COVID. Very hard for a new skincare brand. You know we are still people and we need to smell, feel and touch. This can not be avoided.
Our readers love to travel, what destination is at the top of your bucket list?
I love to travel and I have seen many beautiful places but my absolute winner is Mauritius. Mark Twain once said, “Mauritius was made first, and then heaven; and then heaven was copied after Mauritius”. I just love it there.
What is your go to quote when lacking motivation?
“ Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it is the courage to continue that counts “
Winston S. Churchill
What’s next for you and the brand?
By the end of the year we will launch at least two new products and by the end of spring 2022 another three products. My next goal is spa skincare.
What does self care mean to you?
Self care is a balance between physical and mental health that you are able as an individual to create for yourself. It starts with respecting and taking care of your body and skin, your soul and your spirit, your finances, your career.
We recently interviewed lockdown entrepreneur Jacqueline Elkouby to find out about her inventive hair curling hack brand that doesn’t involve heat! Tik Tok played a huge part in her decision to produce something unique, and as a result her product Heatless Hair has become a social media sensation.
Tell us about the journey that lead you to launching your brand Heatless Hair…
During the peak of the Covid-19 lockdown, there was a trend on TikTok where people were using bath robe sashes to curl their hair overnight. I decided to try it out, but I found that it didn’t give me the results that it promised. However, the idea of a heatless way to get curls inspired me. I decided to design my own Heatless Hair Hack, A ribbon made with 100% silk to produce frizz free waves. I tried my product out on my myself, friends and family with all different hair types. From there, Heatless Hair was born!
What are the benefits of using your products and what makes you different from other brands on the market?
A major benefit of using Heatless Hair is that it prevents damage to hair and saves time getting ready. My product works best while sleeping, giving my customer the perfect curls when they wake up. I source the best quality materials and use 100% silk which prevents frizz and breakage. Since I’ve launched my Curling Ribbon several other brands have emerged with their version of the product however, many of them use satin and foam, which can be damaging to the hair.
What has been the biggest learning curve since launching the business?
Heatless Hair is my very first business. I went to school to be an esthetician, and was working at a spa before the pandemic. I had never imagined that just a few months later I’d be launching my own company. I’ve had to learn how to build my own business from scratch knowing little about running a company. I’ve had to learn how to manage sourcing manufactures and materials, creating my own content, fulfilling orders, customer service, budgeting, etc. Everything I have done since day one has been a learning curve for me. I am still learning something new every day and although this has been my greatest challenge, I am loving it!
The beauty industry is fast changing, what trends do you expect to see in the next 12 months?
High quality, clean and sustainably sourced beauty products, tools, and accessories. I believe consumers are going to be more conscious of the products they are using, including toxic and damaging products. I believe that just because something is trendy, doesn’t mean it’s good for you.
What advice would you offer to anyone wanting to become an entrepreneur?
Don’t give up on what you believe in. If you truly believe in your product, others will believe in it too. Don’t be afraid of failing, just keep going and you will succeed.
Looking back since launching the brand, is there anything you would do differently?
No, I am so lucky to have grown my business as quickly as I have. I am loving every step of this process!
How would you describe your personal style?
Minimal and classic with a bit of sparkle. I love to elevate my looks with jewelry and accessories. A great pair of shoes goes a long way!
Talk us through an average day in your life…
I wake up around 7:30 am and walk my Great Dane Kingsley around the block and get coffee from my local coffee shop. Some days I go horseback riding, others I jump right into emails and filling orders. I film content, source new products and silks, and find inspiration for upcoming launches.
How much has social media played a role in the success of your brand?
Tremendously. TikTok is a great platform that helped me grow my brand along with Instagram. Creating content for social media has been essential marketing and driving business.
Our readers love to travel, what destination is at the top of your bucket list?
I love to travel too! I want to explore Greece and South Africa. Oh, and Italy I love the history and culture and of course, the food!
What is your go-to quote when lacking motivation?
“Doing what you love is never a waste of time.”
What’s next for the business?
Ideally, I would love to expand into a lifestyle brand.
What does self care mean to you?
Self care means taking care of your physical, mental, and emotional health and keeping a balance of work and play. I love my work, but it’s extremely important for me that I make time for doing the things that make me the happiest. I’m grateful that my business can be a part of other’s self care.
If you want to make an impression every time you meet someone, you need to think beyond beauty and style. Personal grooming is equally important for women who are conscious about their appearance and confidence. It is more about maintaining hygiene from head to toe. You only need to do a little extra for your body, and you end up looking good and feeling super-confident. The best part is that personal grooming does not require much time, effort, and expense, provided you are regular with it. Here are some hacks recommended by top American stylists.
Work for healthy skin
Healthy, radiant, and flawless skin can get you all the attention you deserve. While a lot depends on your genetics, you can do your bit to pamper your complexion and keep it in good health. Eating right and adequate hydration are the first steps. A regular skincare routine is also non-negotiable. Avoid alcohol, smoking, sugar, and stress to avert the signs of premature aging. Exercise and meditate to have beautiful skin naturally.
Always smell nice
A woman should always smell nice, so never skimp on your deodorants and perfumes. Body odor is repulsive and indicates complacency towards personal hygiene. Bathe twice a day and apply talc in sweaty areas. Use mild perfume or deodorant that works for you. If you have body odor issues, don’t try to cover it up with strong products because you may end up smelling worse. See a doctor and look for a treatment option.
Get rid of body hair
Body hair is perhaps the biggest woe for hygiene-conscious women. But most American ladies find it hard to keep up with regular waxing sessions at the salon. Thankfully, there are ways to get rid of body hair for good. Women in New York can check the best manhattan laser spa for permanent hair removal through laser treatment. It is safe and simple and makes you well-groomed for a lifetime.
Dress for comfort
Grooming is as much about the way you dress. Ideally, you should aspire for a perfect balance between style and comfort. Of course, you will want to look trendy but missing out on comfort deprives you of confidence. Choose outfits that go well with your body shape and fit perfectly. Ensure they are weather-appropriate as you wouldn’t want to sweat in a heavy fabric during summer. Follow the same rules for footwear.
Prioritize neat appearance
Prioritize a neat appearance if you want to look well-groomed at all times. Opt for a hairstyle that suits your personality and lifestyle, and keeps you comfortable and confident. Avoid wearing heavy makeup and let your skin breathe and radiate a natural glow. Regular manicures and pedicures are essential to keep your tips and toes clean and in shape. Always wear clean and fresh clothes every time you step out.
Personal grooming is as much about etiquette as it is about physical appearance. Pay attention to your mannerisms while speaking, eating, and everything else you do. Just a little consciousness and effort can take you a long way.
Could we be more excited to hear that London’s famous salon URBAN RETREAT has recently launched a unique luxury make-up collection?
URBAN RETREAT’S vegan Skin-Sync Mineral Makeup range is designed to not only make your skin look good but actually do good to the skin too. It contains no nasties and boasts a wealth of botanical and good-for-skin ingredients in each product. Make-up so pure, you’ll forget you’re wearing any at all!
The company uses ethically sourced active ingredients from plants, algae, and the sea, which are all carefully selected not only for their efficacy but also for their origin and safety.
The brand new product packaging and postal boxes are now made from recycled kraft paper. Recycled kraft paper is made from recycled materials. Cardboard boxes, books and other materials are broken down back into pulp and turned back into recyclable brown paper.
The brand also offers an eco-refill on a large selection of our products. Meaning that all Urban Retreat’s packaging can be safely washed and either recycled, composted or refilled.
Lip Pencil Set, £17.50 includes 12-piece lip pencil set
Funky Town Eyeshadow Palette, £19.50
Boom Town Eyeshadow Palette, £19.50
There are many other products online, including mascara, eyeliner, foundation, contour, illuminating palette, lipstick palette, lipgloss, full kits, and more.
Founded in 1993 by Hair and Beauty entrepreneur George Hammer, URBAN RETREAT started as a Spa, Hair and Beauty service provider within the UK Aveda business. Following the sale of Aveda to the Estée Lauder Companies, Hammer relocated URBAN RETREAT into the Harrods department store in 2000, as the store’s exclusive spa operator. 20 years later URBAN RETREAT has found a new home at The White House 2-4 Hans Crescent, a former aristocrats mansion in the heart of Knightsbridge.
Acti-Labs has now acquired the product trademark URBAN RETREAT and entered a collaboration partnership with ‘The White House London’ who specialise in Professional Beauty and Wellness services, located just 50 metres from Harrods. URBAN RETREAT is the company’s first flagship location where the products are used by professional aestheticians, MUA’s, dermatologists, and doctors whilst the online shop and network of Beauty Consultants ‘bring the Spa directly to customer’s homes’.
Let’s talk about the subject of makeup for men. It’s not just us women that want to look good in the 21st Century.
Men have been looking after their skin for years by cleansing and moisturising, big brands cottoned on to this market back in the noughties and there are now hundreds of skincare brands that produce skincare specifically for male skin.
Makeup is a relatively new concept for most men, however this is rapidly changing as we see makeup artists using male models in their YouTube vids, on TV programmes, and in magazines.
So, let us introduce you to the US makeup company taking the States by storm, MATTIAS Makeup for Men. Here are a few details about their brand, their products and their most frequently asked questions.
They are proud to be cruelty free and do not test on animals. Their products are fragrance free and are without parabens, sulphates, and phthalates. Each product is made for oily, dry and normal skin types. Best of all, if you are new to wearing makeup they are available by email to ask for advice on colour matching for your skin tone.
MATTIAS Makeup for Men is currently available to buy from the website at GET MATTIAS
Products include:
MATTIAS COVER – a concealer to be used under the eye, on blemishes or any other trouble spots. It comes is six different shades to suit all skin tones, and is priced at $20 for 1.8ml.
MATTIAS LEVEL – a tinted moisturiser used to even out skin tone. It comes in three shades including light, medium, and deep. Priced at $39 for 50ml.
THE PACK – you receive both a single MATTIAS COVER and a single MATTIAS LEVEL in THE PACK. Priced at $50.
The latest range, Jerome Russell Bstyled™ has been developed on the back of extensive research and development and contains 12 effective treatments, available exclusively at Superdrug, costing just £6.99 for each product.
This styling range with a conscience takes care of your hair and our planet and is 100% vegan, gluten, and cruelty free. The Bstyled™ range also contains no parabens or sulfates, and the packaging uses 100% recyclable materials where possible.
Of the 12 products, we are loving the Bstyled™ Blow Dry Balm, Bstyled™ Heat Protect Sleek Primer, and the Long Lasting Lift Bstyled™ Volumising Spray. I mean who doesn’t love a good primer, a silky balm, and a little spritz every now and then!
Bstyled™ Balm, Primer, and Spray
The full collection includes Bstyled™ Split End Balm, Bstyled™ Smoothing Spray, Bstyled™ Root Boost Spray, Bstyled™ Thickening Mousse, Bstyled™ Hair Serum, Bstyled™ Heat Protect Curl Definer, Bstyled™ Curl Jelly, Bstyled™ Wave and Salt Spray, Bstyled™ Matt Paste, and of course the three we mentioned earlier; Bstyled™ Blow Dry Balm, Bstyled™ Heat Protect Sleek Primer, and Bstyled™ Volumising Spray.
If you are looking to buy from Superdrug there is currently an offer of 2 x selected Bstyled™ products for £9 – well worth ordering online.
We are completely into the US skincare brand Heritage Store, so when the opportunity presented itself to interview the company’s Chief Marketing Officer, Maura Cannon Dick we were 100% in! Maura talks us through her career background, passion for skincare, the products she takes on holiday, and where the brand is heading in the future.
The journey that led to the launch brand Heritage Store
I have spent my entire career, more than 20 years in the beauty industry and I’m incredibly passionate about skincare. I was excited to join the Heritage Store brand to revive it and lead its first-ever rebrand in over 50 years. The UK will see our new packaging introduced in September and will be supported by a fully integrated marketing campaign.
After working on more traditional brands like Clinique and Origins, I was immediately drawn to Heritage Store and the brand ethos, it’s a positive self-care brand formulated with minimal plant-based clean ingredients, something I’m very passionate about. The time-tested formulas are beautifully crafted and energetically uplifting. Heritage Store has been a leader in soul-to-skin beauty since 1969. When you feel good, you look good and that’s what Heritage Store is all about.
The biggest challenge faced and how did overcome it?
My biggest challenge as CMO has been figuring out how to break through with a brand known for a small selection of hero products; mists, toner and castor oil, and discover the most engaging ways to highlight to our consumers that all of the products are efficacious and ritualistic. Good vibes, great skin (and hair!). We have a robust skincare innovation line launching this year and next which we are excited to share with everyone.
Hero Heritage Store Products
If you were to describe your business mantra in three words, what would they be?
1. Organised
2. Strategic
3. Collaborative
What advice would you offer anyone interested in venturing into the beauty and skincare industry?
Follow your passion and you will always succeed. I have loved skincare since I was a young teenager so working in the space has come naturally to me. Immerse yourself in the category by reading trade publications, always trying different products, reading product reviews, following brands you like on social media and checking out in-store experiences. I’m constantly doing all of the above to glean ways to strengthen the Heritage Store brand.
Talk us through an average business day in your life
These days it’s mostly video calls all day long! I’m constantly collaborating cross functionally with my teams; creative, copy, digital, social, product, innovation, operations and finance. My team is half remote and half in Salt Lake City, UT so we all come together once a month at our corporate headquarters in Utah with beautiful views of the Wasatch Mountains. It’s important to do this for team morale and creativity. Being so close to nature and the mountains is energising.
What do you do to stay positive?
Every day I focus my energy on the biggest opportunities and don’t get caught up in too many details or things that could or do go wrong. I approach every meeting with my team as a fresh start, despite challenging days. And I spritz Rosewater to refresh my skin and mood whenever I need a pick me up.
What is your go-to quote when lacking motivation?
I love this quote by Maya Angelou:
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humour, and some style.”
Social media play a role in the success of your brand.
Social Media has been HUGE in the US and it’s building now in the UK! Please follow us @heritagestorenaturalsuk – can’t help a shameless plug as we grow our following in the UK. Building our strong engaged community has been key for our US business. We now engage our loyal followers with educational content, soulful moments, brand updates, product spotlights, promotions, and philanthropic initiatives.
How do you want people to feel when they first see and try Heritage Store products?
I want people to feel happy when they see our new packaging and curious to try a refreshing Rosewater spritz. It will immediately elevate mood and create positive vibes.
Our readers love to travel, what destination is at the top of your bucket list, and which of your products would you take travelling with you?
I will be spending time on Nantucket Island this summer off the coast of Massachusetts. I’ll certainly have my Rosewater spray handy to refresh my skin and hair after a bike ride or while at the beach. I also can’t live without my 2 oz Castor Oil mini bottle to use on my brows each evening. And of course I’ll have my new soothing Rosewater Regimen in my toiletry case Milky Cleanser, Toner and Moisturiser, coming to the UK in September.
Learn how to establish a comprehensive skincare routine with expert guidance from “House of Coco.” Check out their insightful article on “How to Build a Skin Care Routine” for valuable tips and insights.
What’s next for you and your brand?
We are excited to continue our international expansion across Europe. In the UK we are continuing to expand our availability and September will see us go live on SuperDrug.co.uk. We also have several new products launching in September so watch this space.
Where can people find out more about Heritage Store?
With the sunshine so rare this wet and oh-too-British summer, our girl Hannah Tan-Gillies ventured into bustling Fitzrovia to get her glow on at Glow Bar London.
Glow Bar is all about modern beauty and wellness. Founded by Sasha Sabapathy, Glow Bar’s ethos is focused on using natural remedies to help women deal with stress and improve their physical, mental and even sexual health. Glow Bar puts equal value on outer and inneer beauty, which is a philosophy we can definitely get behind.
Glow Bar London is a wellness buff’s dream. Upstairs it is a pastel-tinted café serving everything from adaptogen-spiked lattes to CBD tonics. And while you could easily get lost browsing Glow Bar London’s stylish array of crystals, powders and elixirs, don’t neglect to venture downstairs too. Because, underneath the café, Glow Bar offers a fully-kitted spa, complete with Chroma therapy-equipped infrared sauna pods.
The sauna experience is totally private, perfect for COVID-era relaxation. Each session lasts 45 minutes, starting at 60* and ending at around 70*. Don’t feel like you have to finish the whole session though, because believe me, it gets hot and quick too.
Infrared heat therapy has been proven to increase circulation, detoxification and boost the immune system. Not to mention, it’s a great way to spend some time for introspection and meditation, completely away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Saunas also release endorphins, reduce stress, and stimulates collagen – making you literally glow the moment you finish your session.
After 35 minutes of calm (and plenty of sweat), I too felt completely relaxed and ready to take on the week ahead. My skin was literally glowing and I feel lighter, calmer, and blissfully relaxed. I even treated myself to an adaptogen-infused latte, and honestly, I haven’t slept better than since before COVID kicked off.
So, whether you’re looking to improve your mood, enhance your circulation, or just find 45 minutes of peace and quiet, we highly we recommend booking your own sauna sesh at Glow Bar London, so you too can glow baby glow.
For anyone with long hair, it can be somewhat of a challenge to find a hairstyle that is not only easy to do but that looks good also. After all, no one wants to wear their hair down every single day. Whilst ponytails do look good and are easy to do, after a while you can get bored of having one and feel like it is time to try something else.
This is where hair sticks come in useful as they allow you to quickly and easily create beautiful styles with your long hair.
What are hair sticks?
The name kind of gives it away. Hair sticks are a thin but strong piece of material that are used by people with long hair to create different hairstyles and hold their hair into place in a certain position. Although they vary in size, hair sticks usually measure around 20 cm (8 inches) in length or shorter.
Although most people with long hair tend to use bobby pins and hair bobbles in order to get the desired outcome with their hair that they want, doing it with hair sticks creates a much better effect – that is once you know how to use them of course.
How to use hair sticks
When wearing your hair in a bun with a hair stick, you need to first get all of your hair into your less dominant hand and hold it in place with your index finger and thumb. Using your dominant hand, grab the hair from below and flip the hair over your less dominant hand. Ensure that the hair goes all the way round so that it is completely wrapped around your less dominant hand. Continue to wrap your hair around the base of it, until you reach the point that there is no more hair to wrap.
At this point, you should take your hand out of the loop of hair and pull the loop right over the knot of hair that is in the middle. Using a hair stick, direct it through the middle and over the loop. Your hair can be taken up from your scalp. However, if you do not want to tug away at your roots then you do not have to do it like this.
If your hair is not quite long enough for this type of bun, then try it with a smaller loop instead. Rather than wrapping the hair around your less dominant hand, do it around a couple of your fingers instead. Doing it this way creates a smaller loopr and so requires much less hair.
Types of hair sticks
There are various types of hair sticks currently available for purchase on the market. The ones that you use pretty comes down to your own personal preference on what you like the look of. Some of the most common types include Japanese hair sticks, Asian hair sticks, wooden hair sticks, Korean hair sticks, metal hair sticks, and plastic hair sticks. Similar to these are hair forks.
Why you should use hair sticks
The types of hair styles that you are able to create by using hair sticks are much more gentle on your hair than what many traditional hair styles are, such as ponytails. This is because using hair sticks allows you to distribute the hair more evenly, whilst also putting very little friction on the hair. This results in much less breakage – showing just how good they are for your hair.
With hair sticks you are able to quickly and fairly easily create really good looking hair styles that mean you can get ready in an instant. Simply put in the hair sticks, create a hair style, and off you go.
Because hair sticks are better at distributing the weight of your hair right across all parts of your head, it stops the roots of your hair being subject to too much tugging and pulling, which is effective in not only stopping your hair from falling out but also in preventing you from experiencing headaches. This is good news for anyone that suffers with headaches from wearing their hair up as these can be very painful and last for a long time.
Thanks to using hair sticks, you will never experience a bad hair day again for as long as you live. This is because with them you can quickly and easily create a hair style for any occasion. So the next time that you wake up in the morning and your hair is all over the place and you do not know where to even start with taming it, simply reach for some hair sticks and create a beautiful hair style.
You are able to create all of these wonderful hair styles even if you have not yet managed to purchase hair sticks from sayadesigns.com, this is because lots of things that you are able to find around your house can actually be used for this purpose. Practically any object that is both long and thin, such as a pencil or a pen, can double up as a hair stick. This means that even when you are somewhere that has no hair sticks, you are still able to create a beautiful hair style with a bit of improvisation.
By using hair sticks, you are able to create beautiful looking hair styles with actually very little effort and all within the space of just a few minutes. However, the finished article will look like something that took your hours to create. This is true no matter how long or short (they do not work on a buzz cut) your hair is. Of course though, the longer that your hair is, the more different types of hair styles that you are able to create with hair sticks. Because they are universal, you only need one set of hair sticks to last you the entire time that your hair grows out, meaning that they are economical and also more environmentally friendly as you do not have to get rid of them at any point.
