HOW TO PREP FOR A TAN

How to prep for a tan.

Australia has the highest reports of skin cancer in the world. It isn’t any wonder why spray tans are so popular here!
Australia is also one of the most affordable places in the world to get a tan. Can you believe that a spray tan in New York City can cost as much as $60 USD, That’s roughly $80 AUD.
Shocking, right?

While sun bathing is unsafe all over the world, the sun just isn’t as harsh in other places so there isn’t such a high demand.

In Australia we all want that sun kissed look, without the risk of cancer, heat stroke, sunburn and then of course blistering, peeling and then fading back to pale. The struggle is real.

Prepping for the perfect tan is really quite easy, but it is a 24 hour process.
Don’t worry, I will guide you through it.

Step 1: Have a shower, shave & exfoliate your legs. (Easy Right?)

Step 2: Moisturise your skin…. You weren’t expecting that one were you?

Step 3: Go to bed and enjoy those silky smooth legs on fresh sheets. (I can’t be the only one to think that is the best feeling in the world?

Step 4: Wake up and be fabulous!

Step 5: Before your spray tan appointment, jump back in the shower and use a body wash that doesn’t leave any residue on your skin.

Step 6: Dry yourself from top to toe and don’t put any products on your skin. Not even deodorant.

Step 7: Wear some loose fitting clothes with no lines that cut into your body. (I personally like a loose t-shirt dress)

Step 8: Head to your tanning appointment with your air conditioning on or your windows down. The last thing you want right now is to sweat… You’re so close to the finish line!

Step 9: Get your clothes off and get your spray tan! (YAYYY)

Step 10: Have a chat to your tanning artist and find out how long it will take for your tan to develop before you can shower.

Step 11: Head somewhere cool, where you aren’t going to sweat or stick to anything.

Step 12: Rinse your tan off after the required amount of time. Don’t pee in the shower and it’s best not to use any soaps or body wash at this rinsing point as the tan is still developing. Soaps & the acidity in urine can strip away the tan, leaving behind streak marks.

Step 13: Pat yourself dry and go about your day like normal and enjoy your amazing tan.

Moisturising and keeping the skin supple between showers is important to prolong your tan, or have a chat to your tan artist about a tan extender product.

Contact us at Shining Bright Salon on 0400 126 929 to get your next tan!


WHY AM I LOOSING SO MUCH HAIR?

Why am I loosing so much hair?

That’s a great question but there is so much more to loosing hair then you may think.
Finding hair in your hair brush is normal.

Did You Know?

It’s estimated that we shed about 50 to 100 hairs each day.
When you start losing an unusual amount of hair, however, it can be cause for concern.

Losing hair normally doesn’t have much effect on your appearance, as your head has plenty more to make up for the daily loss. But there may be a more significant reason for your hair loss when you start seeing your scalp or bald spots.

When you think of hair loss, you may think of genetic factors, Hormones, thyroid problems, infections, medications, and other diseases can all cause hair loss too.

So what are these various causes and how do you know if they’re to blame for your excessive shedding?

Hormonal Changes
A lot of Women experience a lot of hair loss after childbirth for several months after the delivery. You can also shed while going through menopause.

Thyroid Disorders
Perhaps one of the most common hormone-related causes for hair loss is a thyroid problem. Both too much thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism) and too little (hypothyroidism) can lead to hair loss. Treating the thyroid disorder can often reverse the hair loss.

Stress
Physical and emotional stress can cause hair loss. Surgery, high fevers, and blood loss can cause enough stress to cause excessive shedding. As for psychological stress, the link is less well defined, but many people have reported losing hair at times of extreme mental stress or anxiety.

Fortunately, the causes of physical stress are often temporary and the hair loss subsides as the body heals and recovers. You can combat mental stress with daily exercise, proper nutrition, meditation, and removing known stressors from your life.

Research also shows that it can be linked to lower self-esteem, body image, and increased anxiety. Fortunately, many of these non-genetic causes for hair loss can be successfully treated and the hair loss averted and even reversed.

Medications
Pharmaceuticals can come with a long list of side effects, including hair loss. Chemotherapy is the most well-known culprit, but others include:

thyroid medications, some oral contraceptives, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, anticoagulants

These medications affect people differently, and may not cause hair loss in everyone.

Nutritional Deficiencies
Zinc and iron deficiency are the most common nutritional links to hair loss. But some evidence indicates that low intakes of fats, vitamin D, vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin A, copper, selenium, and biotin could also be to blame.

Skin conditions like psoriasis and dermatitis can occur on the scalp and interfere with hair growth.

Your more than welcome to talk to your hairdresser about what’s concerning you and the potential causes for your hair loss but also talk with your doctor. They can recommend a treatment that’s right for you.


COLOUR BRILLIANCE

Colour Brilliance Shampoo And Conditioner

Colour treated hair needs extra protection and care. The colour sealing complex provides a protective layer. This prevents the colour from fading during shampoos.The UV-A and UV-B filters provide protection from the sun. Herbal sunflower seed extract gives extra protection and care.

Brilliance Conditioning Spray

A moisture rich leave-in conditioning spray which leaves hair extra smooth & shiny. The use of LP300, Panthenol & Vitamin E ensure hair is regenerated, protected & has a long-lasting beautiful vibrant color. Apply to dry and towel dried hair.

Careline Range

Keune Care Line nourishes the hair and helps to balance the natural function of the scalp. Essential Minerals, from natural sources, play a key role. Treatment with the help of essential minerals will provide long lasting improvement of the condition of the hair and scalp. Hair will become silky smooth and easy to manage.

Nutrition Range

Dry, Porous and damaged hair can be improved by adding minerals to the hair. The vital Nutirition regimen add moisture to the inner hair structure. Hair protected from dehydration and external influences such as UV rays and chemical services. Vital Nutrition leaves hair smooth, soft, shiny and easy to detangle.

Nutrition Treatment

An instant & intensive repairing treatment formulated to restore fragile, extremely dry & damaged hair. Wheat Micro Proteins penetrate the hair to the medulla to restore the inner structure & assist it in regaining strength. Keravis strengthens the inside and out of the hair, leaving the hair soft, shiny & easy to detangle.

Mineral Hair Spray

Concentrated conditioning, finishing hairspray. Gives super long lasting hold, condition and shine. It is not sticky and is easy to restyle.

Mineral Mousse

Styling mousse for strong hold, volume and shine. Provitamin B5 conditions the hair and makes it easy to detangle.

Ultimate Shine Repair

Smoothing serum to prevent frizz, split ends and fly aways. Provides incredible shine and heat protection.

Repair

For strengthened, glossy hair with regained vitality. The Organic Argan Oil in Keune Repair Shampoo gently cleanses and strengthens the hair, adds shine, softness and a silky feeling. Suitable for daily use. Improves the condition of dry and damaged hair Organic Argan Oil strengthens the hair and add shine and softness. Panthenol controls the moisture balance. Polymers improve comb ability.

Thermal Spray

Protects your hair from thermal damage like hairdryers and hair straighteners.


WHAT IS OLAPLEX?

If you haven’t heard of the new hair colour revolution product Olaplex, you must be living under a rock?

Olaplex is everywhere at the moment and for a good reason, this new professional hair colour additive is set to revolutionise hair forever.

Olaplex helps to protect your hair from damage through the lightening or colour process.

If you’ve ever been had highlights, you’ll know that your locks are often left more damaged than before — just think about Kim Kardashian drastic colour change!

All our clients that tried Olaplex are raving about it “I’ve never had so many compliments on my hair”. “My hair that was breaking, has now stopped, I can’t believe it”
“It felt incredibly soft — no fly-aways or doesn’t feel like what normal blonde hair would feel like”.
“Its been a life saver for my hair

What is Olaplex?

Olaplex is a Bond Multiplier. It activates with the colour by restructuring your hair bonds at the same time as the colour. This dramatically reduces breakage with every colour service. It doesn’t matter if you have a natural looking semi-permanent colour or you’re on the other end of the colour spectrum with bleach blonde all over. It is perfect for everyone.