Tips from Tina:
Question:
With gold prices so high right now, I can't afford to buy real gold jewelry. What are some ways to make fake gold not look cheap?
Answer:You can easily get the gold “look” without emptying your pockets. The best type of jewelry to get the gold look is gold fill. Gold fill is the most durable of the “fake” not 100% gold jewelry. And, gold accessories are definitely what is hot this summer. A long gold fill chain will run you around $75-$200 and they make any outfit look hot.
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I'm having a bridal shower and I was wondering what I should get my bridesmaids under $50. I want something classy and simple that everyone would enjoy. Thanks!
Answer: These days, under $50 is not so easy; but, it's not impossible! The most important thing is that you give something that will be a fond token of your special day and hopefully it won't be collecting dust in the back of a jewelry box or closet.
Popular gift items from our Manhattan boutique include pearl earrings or sterling silver charm necklace.
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I’m currently using various well known products I bought at drug stores and department stores locally and achieve average results, occasional break out still, uneven skin tone, large pores, etc… However, a couple of my friends told me that I should be using Asian skin care and cosmetic products made specifically for Asian skin, and their skins are incredible, smooth, flawless, blemish free, etc… I was just wondering whether or not they are right or they’re just bless with very good skin. In yor opinion, what’s the best line of Asian skin care & cosmetic out there on the market? One of them is using Kose, a japanses brand I think, and the other one is using a product line called Oriki, are you familiar with them? Thx…
Dear Jackie,
While genetics do play a significant role, finding the products and optimizing a skincare program can really make a big difference. It does take time and experimentation, though. I can’t tell you exactly where you could improve your skincare regimen, since I don’t know your skin or the products you’re using, however I can tell you from my experience what regimen-changes have yielded biggest results. Many brands out there offer excellent products and solutions for all kinds of skin, but what I find very consistent across a lot of Asian brands (my experience is primarily with Japanese brands) is that they are generally more hydrating, less aggressive and therefore, ironically, better at preventing a lot of skin problems from arising in the first place. Large emphasis is placed on gentleness and above all: hydration, hydration, hydration. This means for example that cleansers are usually less stripping. Toners available in Asian brands are usually far more hydrating and soothing than in Western brands. Asian moisturizers are usually more hydrating rather than just oily, thick and potentially clogging. Having said that, if you suffer from break-outs, the acne-treatments available at the local drugstore are pretty effective and don’t cost you much. As far as which Asian brands to choose, Kose, Shiseido and Kanebo are great ones I have used in the past before I started developing Juara Skincare, my own line. I hope this helps!
Jackie,
Our in-house skin specialist, Yoshiko Roth from Juara Skincare, will be answering your question. She will be posting soon…
By the way, If I keep using the “Neutrogena rapid clear oil-control foaming cleanser” twice everyday (day and night) is it safe or will it “strip and damage” my skin??? Sorry, I’m so clueless with lots of this stuff.
Hi.
What products can you recommend for me and how to use them to solve my problems?
Here’s my problems: First, my face skin. I have combination skin but my nose tends to get much more oily than my forehead and chin and a little beside my nose (my cheeks). The only face wash so far that is helping me is the “Neutrogena Rapid clear oil control foaming cleanser” but I have to admit, I only use it twice but not every day. I know I gotta wash my face everyday but I don’t. My face is also sensitive and I tend to break out if I use creams and I guess lots of products. What would be a good regimen for me to wash my face with and how many times a day daily to have a healthy and naturally healthy glow? What mosturizers should I use? I also notice I have I think it’s called black heads and I guess large pores in many spots in my face. One product I used was Noxema but my skin breaks out and It doesn’t leave my skin clean just that “invigorating” feeling. I don’t want to damage my skin and I want to have the young looking skin look but with using safe and effective products.
My second problem is my hair: I have very very long hair, naturally curly hair (wish I had super straight hair without chemicals), thick as in lots of hair mostly on the back of my head, and my hair is fine, easily tangles, gets frizzy, and most problematic is that I have oily scalp. No matter what shampoo and conditioners I’ve used, they all left my hair smelling dirty and oily the very next day or later after use. I’ve used: Pantene (not anymore since I read and heard it may cause to lose hair), I’ve also used: “Suave plus conditioner 2 in one for all hair types”, “Pert Plus”, “Herbal Essences,” “Nizoral for oily” “T-Gel”, “Head and shoulders,” “Alberto VO 5” (that one made my scalp feel sooo dry and hurted that I had to stop using it) .. I think that’s it (years back to present). These have left my hair more greasy and the fragrance don’t last, especially the “Dove” and “Nizoral.”
I know this sounds funny but I’m actually grossed by this and I need another shampoo and conditioner but I have no clue which will help for my scalp and hair. I also noticed that when I use a conditioner, my hair gets real greasy but if I don’t use a conditioner, my hair feels more dry and brittle and the tangles get worse. What shampoo and conditioner and other chemical free and safe products can I use to help my hair get very healthy and solve my “grease” problem?
Also, what would you recommend for straightening my hair without chemicals? I tried blow dry but it useless. It only frizzes my hair and when I used the edge of the curly iron it did straightened my bangs BUT after using hairspray which I know burns and damages my hair. I haven’t done that for a looong time now.
Can you help me? Sorry this is soo long.