Everyone asks me “Which flat iron is the best?” and I always answer, “What is your hair type?” before I answer with a specific flat iron. Unless you’ve tried it firsthand, chances are the iron you are thinking of buying might not be the best one for your hair. Let’s narrow down the choices with a few key questions.

Which plate width?
Determine which plate width you need - one inch does not fit all. Take the time to select a plate width for your specific hair length. Not all irons come in all sizes so this can help you narrow down your selection.

Fixed or variable temperature settings?
Flat irons come in fixed or variable temperature settings. The type that works best for you depends on your hair’s texture and your styling needs.

Is your hair thin, delicate, damaged or fine? Choose a flat iron with a variable temperature setting so you can control the heat and keep the iron from getting too hot.

Is your hair thick and hard to straighten? A fixed temperature would be a good choice for you so you can crank up the heat on those pesky pieces that just won’t straighten.

Is your hair is somewhere in between? Most likely you will be fine with either choice. My personal preference is a variable setting - I like control.

Does it create curls?
Most flat irons today will create curls, but (ahem) the curls are only as good as the user who creates them, so brush up on those curling techniques.

Which Technology?
Ok, this is really the source of most flat iron confusion. Most flat irons on the market today have similar straightening technology, but which is best? Again, that depends on your hair type and styling needs.

Ceramic/Ionic
Almost all professional grade flat irons are Ceramic and Ionic these days. This technology is important in generating negative ions to smooth the hair cuticles. What you may not realize is NONE of the flat iron plates are 100% Ceramic. That’s a myth. All plates are infused with Ceramic (and/or other materials) to straighten and smooth the hair. I kid you not!

Industry research shows that pure Ceramic plates would be too soft to get the job done, so all manufacturers (this means CHI, T3, Maxiglide, HAI - all of them!) use Ceramic along with a much stronger, heat conducting surface such as Aluminum, Titanium, etc. to straighten the hair’s cuticles. And boy do they work.

Aluminum
Some older, lesser quality flat irons are pure Aluminum. These irons are usually referred to as the “drugstore variety” and do not contain Ceramic. This is why you notice a huge difference when you upgrade to a pricier iron - the addition of Ceramic.

So you know what Ceramic does, but what about all of those other materials you keep hearing about? Tourmaline, Nano-Titanium, Nano Silver, Nano anything? These are additional materials used in the plates to enhance the smoothness of the plate’s surface, generate additional negative ions to smooth your hair quickly, and create a snag free glide down the strands. Here’s a breakdown:

Nano
This is a process where the material, say Tourmaline, is micronized into superfine particles and infused into the plate surface. Whenever you see Nano, think teeny, tiny pieces of a smoothing material infused into the plates. Nano-Ceramic, Nano-Silver, you get the idea.

Ceramic and Nano-Ceramic
Smaller particles of Ceramic to contribute to your smoothing process. This is good for every hair type. Most flat irons with Ceramic technology provide silky, straight results but there are a variety of price points. As for most irons I’ve tried, the pricier Ceramic irons really are better. Plus the more expensive irons usually come with additional features and benefits so be sure to look into this if you are considering a Ceramic iron. (Best Buy: ghd. See also: HAI, Paul Brown, CHI.)

Nano-Titanium
Super smoothing surface, great heat conduction, straightens hair up to 40% faster. Is it necessary? If your hair is hard to straighten, this is one of the best materials out there for you, newer technology but comparable to Tourmaline. If you want the latest technology you’ll like this. (Best Buy: Babyliss. See also: Hot Tools.)

Nano-Silver
A smooth surface that eliminates bacteria on the appliance creating a germ-free environment every time you use it. Great for a stylist, or germ-a-phobe. It straightens hair well, but do you have to have it? Probably not. (Best Buy: FHI Platform. See also: CHI Nano Silver.)

Nano-Tourmaline
Tourmaline is a semi-precious gemstone known for its negative ion generating and smoothing properties, and is infused into the flat iron plates. This is earlier technology than Nano-Titanium and Nano-Silver. I sometimes find that Tourmaline causes static, but still a very good material for smoothing most hair types. (Best Buys: FHI, Bed Head. See also: HAI Elite, T3.)

Does it come with a warranty?
The warranty is another biggie to think about. Some manufacturers will only honor a warranty if you buy the flat iron in a salon. I would consider that a fine idea if the salon in my area carried every flat iron. Truth is, they don’t. But I have noticed the irons they do carry are way more expensive than online. What gives?

If you are buying a flat iron in a store or online, look for a flat iron that has a 1 year warranty or longer - think HAI, ghd, Babyliss. We’ve all heard the rumors about a certain flat iron that breaks after only a few months. Honestly, it does. You might want to think about it. ‘Nuff said.

If you use a flat iron every day you want it to last. Make sure you select a flat iron guaranteed to survive your daily styling habits. If you use a flat iron sporadically, go for a less expensive Ceramic iron without all the technological bells and whistles.

I hope you take the time to ask yourself these simple questions, the flat iron of your dreams is waiting for you!

Shelley Nicoletti, Beauty Editor for StyleBell
http://www.stylebell.com

More and more, society places a high value on physical appearance. While good looks have been admired and coveted for thousands of years, in recent history the emphasis on physical attractiveness has increased. So much of what we are influenced by is what –and who– we see in movies, television, magazines, and even on the Internet. And the people we see in the media are becoming more and more perfect, with airbrushing and stylists and “starve yourself to perfection” diets. If you’re not perfect, you don’t fit.

Unfortunately, most of us were not born perfect. For many people, this can be a painful reality to face, especially if that person has a particular feature they’re not happy with. And nobody is affected more by concerns about their physical appearance than teenagers. Teen self image is especially delicate, and teens are particularly prone to feeling unhappy with the face (or body) they see in the mirror.

Cosmetic surgery can be a good option for those who are unhappy with their current appearance. But for teenagers, the line between an appropriate procedure to improve self image and an inappropriate procedure can be blurry. How young is too young for cosmetic surgery? How can you tell if your teenager is ready?

When determining if a patient is the right age for cosmetic surgery, doctors look at it from two angles– the effect the surgery will have on the patient physically, and the effect it will have emotionally.

Physically, the minimum age for cosmetic surgery differs from procedure to procedure. For some procedures, such as Rhinoplasty (nose job), patients can receive the surgery at a fairly young age. For Rhinoplasty, the minimum age of potential patients is 13 or 14 for girls, and 14 or 15 for boys. Another popular procedure, Otoplasty, which reshapes deformed ears or pins back protruding ears, can be performed on patients as young as four years of age.

There are many procedures, however, that are not appropriate for people who are not fully grown. Many of these are popular procedures that shape the body. Liposuction, for instance, reduces the amount of fat in the body. This is inappropriate for teenagers, as many people lose their “baby fat” at 17, 18, and even 19 years old. Another of the most-requested procedures that is generally inappropriate for teens is breast augmentation. Unless the procedure is used to make breasts more symmetrical, it is not recommended that girls under 19 or 20 undergo the procedure, as their breasts are still growing.

In addition to concerns about growing and changing bodies, surgeons must also look into a potential patient’s mental state. Are they emotionally ready for this life change? Many teenagers have a difficult time being consistent about what they want, and sometimes their gripes about their appearance are tied in more deeply with their self-esteem than with their physical attributes. Plastic Surgeons recommend that before performing any procedure on a teenage, it is necessary to ensure that their concern about cosmetic surgery is real and consistent.

We are pleased to offer our patients cosmetic surgery procedures such as cosmetic laser skin resurfacing, Face Lift, Eye brow Lift and many more.

Wildly popular in all the blogs and a hot topic in those social networking forums I love to hangout in, everyone seems to be thinking about getting a Brazilian Keratin Hair Treatment (BKT). Wait! I type. Before you call your stylist to book your salon appointment, make sure you have all the info you need to make your choice. Silky hair is good, but with a Brazilian Keratin Treatment you might be getting more than you planned.

What you and your stylist may not know is that the active ingredient in these BKT “wonder” treatments is formaldehyde, which is a dangerous chemical, especially if you breathe it in. Hence the protective equipment - face masks, gloves, ventilation fans - as a safety precaution when giving or getting a treatment. Is straight hair worth wearing a gas mask? Now THAT’S something to consider.

According to Allure Magazine (we love them!) “some of the most popular BKT treatments contain at least ten times more formaldehyde than the .2 percent considered safe by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel. The FDA doesn’t currently regulate cosmetics, but they are investigating the safety of escova progressiva treatments.” Now, I’m no expert, and I have considered a BKT when I originally heard about them, but ten times more formaldehyde really sounds like a bad idea. Very bad. There’s no way that’s good for you.

The best, or I should say worst part about the Allure Magazine expose? I’ll loosely paraphrase here, but the gist is: “Keratin has nothing to do with straightening. Nada. There is nothing in Keratin that will change the structure of the hair, it’s the formaldehyde that makes the treatment work. Keratin is window dressing and provides a good marketing story.” Sounds like a sham to me. And really, who wants that kind of toxic treatment?

I’ll opt for my own straightening treatment - a super smoothing shampoo and conditioner combo, followed by a silky straightening lotion, a great flat iron and a strong thermal protectant. And maybe a trip to Brazil!

Shelley Nicoletti, Beauty Editor for StyleBell
http://www.stylebell.com

CHI truly is an innovative brand well known in the beauty industry for producing some of the most sought after flat irons on the planet, and it seems as if absolutely everyone has been told to buy one. But, there are so many CHI’s out there; CHI Original, CHI Turbo, CHI Pink, CHI Nano… which CHI is right for you?

The Similarities:
In addition to all being fabulous flat irons, they do share a few common features such as:

1-inch curved plates for straight and curly styles
Ceramic, Ionic and Far Infrared Technology to smooth down the hair’s cuticle and create sleek, shiny hair without damage
Flash heating for quick heat-up times
Quick recovery time - this eliminates damaging hot spots that can damage your hair

So at least you know whichever CHI you choose, you’re getting an absolute powerhouse dedicated to smoothing your hair with every snag-free glide, but read on to find out what each CHI is famous for…

CHI Original 1-inch Flat Iron
Product Snapshot: This professional salon model is a best-seller for good reason…it’s awesome. Part of CHI’s original collection of flat irons, this versatile styling tool has an ergonomic design and curved edge plates to create any style from straight to curly and everything in between. With a flash heating element and fixed temperature setting, the power to create the style of your dreams is your hands, and with ceramic, ionic, infrared technology, frizz is nowhere to be found.

The main difference: Fixed temperature - it provides the exact amount of heat every time, and everyone loves this iron.

CHI Pink 1-inch Dazzle Ceramic Flat Iron
You get the professional CHI Original Ceramic 1-inch Flat Iron in, you guessed it - PINK! With its ergonomic design and curved edge plates you’ll be straightening and curling constantly. Plus, Farouk Systems will donate a portion of all sales (from October -December) of this limited edition pink flat iron to support national breast cancer awareness. It’s a great cause and a great tool.

Why I love it: It’s a limited edition iron - the same as the CHI Original - but a portion of all sales during certain times of the year go to support National Breast Cancer Awareness. What’s not to love?

CHI Turbo 1-inch Ceramic Flat Iron
Turn on the turbo and get a great style fast with the CHI Turbo 1-inch Flat Iron. Ceramic, ionic technology seals in the hair’s natural moisture and shine by smoothing the hair cuticle, creating a healthy static-free shine. Variable temperature settings from 175 to 356 degrees F allow you to control the amount of gentle, far infrared heat as you style. Negative ion activity straightens your hair making it sleek and smooth, and the curved edge plates allow you to make curls and waves as well.

What’s so special? Variable Temperature Settings - you control the amount of heat your hair needs - perfect for if you cannot use your iron on the hottest setting. Plus, I think the Turbo grips you hair much better than the Original model. This matters if your hair is somewhat difficult to straighten.

Bonus points: Felt heat protection on the outside of the iron.

CHI Nano Ceramic 1-inch Flat Iron
Product Snapshot: If you’re looking for the latest in technology, you’re looking for the CHI Nano 1-inch Ceramic Flat Iron. This ceramic ionic professional appliance features include flash heating in under 10 seconds, curved edge plates for curling and straightening, and a temperature setting from 302-356 degrees F. Innovative Nano Silver Technology in the iron eliminates bacteria, creating a germ-free environment every time you use it. Talk about innovation! CHI rocks.

Why it’s a best-seller: Nano Silver Technology eliminates bacteria on the iron. That’s cool. Very cool.

CHI Nano Digital 1-inch Ceramic Flat Iron
Product Snapshot: With the latest in Nano Silver Technology and Digital Control Options, this CHI Nano Digital 1-inch Flat Iron is sure to become your new best friend. Packed with innovative technology including Nano Silver Technology that eliminates bacteria on the appliance, creating a germ-free environment every time you use it, this ceramic ionic professional appliance features flash heating, far infrared heat and curved plates for creating straight styles, flips and curls.

The perks: Nano Silver Technology eliminates bacteria on the iron, which as you know is very cool; it also has digital control options. If you want a hi-tech tool, this is it!

The breakthrough technology used in the development of CHI appliances has given them a competitive edge by allowing them to create truly unique products and styling tools that are so well known in the industry they are asked for time and time again. From the latest in far infrared, ceramic and ionic technology to pioneering the newest Nano Silver technology, CHI tools not only out perform other appliances, but some of their tools actually sterilize themselves.

If you’re ready to style your hair like a professional, you’re ready for CHI - go directly to the StyleBell CHI Flat Irons section, it’s chock full of CHI - in our favorite 1-inch size.

Shelley Nicoletti, Beauty Editor for StyleBell
http://www.stylebell.com

By learning how to use eyeliner properly, you could enhance smaller eyes, decrease larger eyes and create endless amounts of different looks for every occasion you have coming up in your future. It can be hard to imagine for many women that there is actually a technique to using eyeliner but when used correctly you can be sure to create the look of celebrities.

You want to find a happy medium between a casual eyeliner addition to your face and looking like a very high maintenance woman who cannot leave the house without a face full of makeup. Eyeliner is meant to enhance your eyes in a subtle way, when overused you are creating a look that may be more severe than you intend. To achieve the everyday look that women want for going to work or running errands, it is important to not only apply the eyeliner with a light hand but to choose a lighter shade of eyeliner rather than black or kohl. For many people these shades are far too dark and no matter how light you try to apply them, they always look too severe on many complexions.

The smoky eye is a very popular this year and although it does portray a darker image, it can still be accomplished even if you have a lighter complexion. First the key is to buy the eyeliner that offers the blending brush on the opposite end. This is the key component to achieving this look with very little effort. First you need to start from the inside corner of your eye and work your way outward, trying to make the center of the eyelid the thickest. Then take the other end of your eyeliner (the blender) or use a cotton swab to smudge the eyeliner you just created. Layering the liner with a light layer of eye shadow is the key to the smoky eye.

If you are looking for a bolder look, no matter what your complexion you buy a darker eyeliner color and instead of stopping the line ¾ of the way across the lid, going all the way across from the inside corner to the outside corner can create the dramatic look you are looking for that special night on the town. By combining this dramatic eyeliner technique with the smoky grey or black eye shadow across the liner you added as the crease of your eye lid you have created a simple and dramatic look for any event.

One of the most important factors of using your eyeliner correctly is to make sure that you are using a high quality product. You will not achieve any of these eyeliner techniques by using cheap eyeliner. By choosing brands like Maybelline, CoverGirl, Loreal Paris and Lancome, you can count on the high quality you need to make your new eye look last all day and all night. Although you will find that these products cost a bit more than others, it is more than worth it in the long run.

Take note of these great eyeliner techniques as you can create the look of celebrities in just a few short minutes right from your home. You will be amazed just how much better your makeup will look when you apply these simple techniques. Right now you may think there is nothing wrong with your eye makeup but by taking the chance on these new techniques you may be surprised just how much better you look. Invest in some great eye shadow and brushes to make sure you have the tools to create the looks listed above and the many popular trends of 2008.

About The Author
Paul Jones researches and provides article content for womens’ health, beauty and fashion.
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When you are happy in your own skin and behave in a confident and self assured way you will be extremely attractive and sexy, regardless of your age or body shape.

How you feel about yourself deep down inside is what really shows. When you feel gorgeous it will show in your eyes, your natural beauty will shine through, and you will be gorgeous.

Here are 7 tips to help you feel gorgeous.

1.-Take time out to pamper yourself.

Sink into a hot and steamy scented bath. Let the water soothe and relax your mind and muscles. The steam will clear your head and open up the pores of your skin for deep cleansing. After your bath massage a good quality moisturizer right into your skin until it tingles. This improves blood circulation to the skin’s surface and promotes the regeneration of new skin cells. Massaging will also enhance your natural beauty by smoothing out any bumps and wrinkles.

Treat yourself to a manicure or a good quality hair cut. Keep your hair well conditioned and have it trimmed regularly to prevent split ends forming which can make it appear frizzy. This applies especially to long hair.

2.-Eat a healthy diet.

Eating a healthy diet will improve your figure and your natural beauty. Eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables to promote a clear glowing complexion. Protein found in lean meat, fish and dairy products will help to preserve body mass without fat. Furthermore, oily fish and vegetables will do wonders for your nails, hair and teeth as well as providing fish oils and vitamins for your skin.

3.-Look after your skin.

Looking after your skin will help to bring out your natural beauty. If you exfoliate regularly to remove dead skin cells and give your circulation a boost, you will encourage your body to produce new skin cells as well. Rubbing Olive oil into your skin will give it a luxurious sheen as well as making it feel soft and supple to touch.

4.-Take regular exercise.

Taking regular exercise will go a long way to keeping your body toned and supple, and it only takes a thirty-minute walk three times a week to see the benefits. It is also important to walk at a speed that gets your heart rate up. As well as oxygenating your blood and improving your skin walking tones up your muscles and your heart too. Be careful not to walk so fast that you can’t hold a conversation at the same time.

5.-Keep your body toned and balanced.

There is nothing more beautiful than a body that is toned and balanced. If you add quality to your movements with muscles that are long and toned you will make yourself look and feel more gorgeous.

If you stand up straight and stretch your body upwards from the waist it will make you appear much slimmer and taller. Learn to walk elegantly by swinging your legs from the hips and placing one foot in front of the other as though you are following a white line. Also the movement should be diagonal i.e. as your left arm swings forward, so should your right leg and as your right arm swings forward, so should your left leg. This will give a definite twist to your torso, look extremely sexy and do wonders for your confidence.

6.-Be kind to yourself.

Be your own best friend. Learn to love yourself and your body and soon others will do the same. Treat yourself with the same respect you would show to a best friend and set your self high standards. By doing this you will suddenly become someone who is worth getting to know better. It won’t take long for other people to pick up on the fact that you respect yourself and that you expect others to do the same.

7.-Believe in yourself.

Don’t worry about how others see you or what they may or may not think of you. Thinking inwardly is a sign that you lack confidence in yourself or don’t believe in yourself. One way of stopping yourself from doing this is to try and focus on other people instead. If you take an active interest in other people you won’t have time to worry about what they are thinking about you. Asking questions and listening to the answers is a good way of redirecting your thoughts and they will be flattered by your interest.

Before you can feel gorgeous everything about you must be in harmony. That doesn’t mean you have to look like a stunning super model either. It does mean, however, that you know and like yourself for who you are, you are totally happy in your own skin and confidant enough to let your natural beauty emerge.

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People always had a natural desire to remove unwanted hair. Hair removal practice has been around for centuries. Women in ancient Egypt, Greece and the Roman Empire removed unwanted hair.

It’s normal to have a desire to remove unwanted hair especilally for women.

There are many methods available to remove unwanted hair including shaving, waxing, electrolysis hair removal system, laser hair removal and other.

In the twenty-first century Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)facial treatments and hair removal cutting-edge technology became reality. What was previously available only in expensive clinics, now is affordable to everyone. IPL method is becoming increasingly popular.

Intense Pulsed Light works by converting light energy into heat. The light targets the areas that contain melanin - or pigment - in your skin or hair.

When the light encounters the areas with pigment, the light is then converted into heat which selectively heats and destroys the sun damaged or pigmented cells while simultaneously stimulating the fibroblasts in your skin to create new collagen.

IPL emits many different wavelengths of light and they are effective for use on different targets.

IPL hair removal is easy, relatively fast, and quite affordable procedure. If you are tired of shaving and dealing with unwanted hair on your body, the IPL hair removal procedure just might be right for you.

I personally have used IPL method to remove unwanted hair and I am very happy with the results.

For best results at least six IPL hair removal treatments are required approximately four to six weeks apart.

It’s not only for women. Laser hair removal is for women and men of all ages. Even most hair removal clients are women, but some men get hair on their chests, backs and legs removed.

Most areas of the body can be treated with hair removal. The most popular areas:

Upper Lip
Chin
Back
Neck
Bikini Line
Legs
Chest
Face
Abdomen
Forearms
Underarms

Linda Risman

Find more information regarding Hair Removal

Visit Advanced Laser Center website at
www.mylasercenters.com

More and more women and men want to look and feel better about themselves but, despite working out and losing weight, some areas of fat are simply far too difficult to reduce. This is where Smart Lipo can help.

Smart Lipo is a remarkable treatment using a laser to melt away unwanted fat deposits. The Smart Lipo laser has been used extensively and is known to be safe and effective. It offers a simple way to remove unwanted fat deposits and the procedure is performed under sterile conditions in a special smartlipo theatre. The treatment is minimally invasive and the body can be shaped and contoured. In layman’s terms, smartlipo is like ‘laser liposuction’. It is however much safer than conventional liposuction. Smart Lipo is better than other treatments because the laser energy also interacts with the skin which results in proper skin shrinkage and tightening.

The smart lipo laser lipolysis works as follow. The area of fat to be removed is infiltrated with local anaesthetic and a very fine (1mm) laser probe is then inserted directly into the fat to be removed. The laser beam is then methodically guided throughout the area and the liquefied fat is absorbed by your lymphatic system and the fat excreted.

The cost of liposuction is much higher than Smart Lipo laser lipolysis, both in terms of money and trauma. Doctors for Smart Lipo know that this laser is safe, and the results are simply amazing!
A single treatment will take up to 1 - 2 hours (depending upon the area/areas treated) and is usually sufficient to get a good result, although a small percentage of patients may need a second treatment. Patients with health issues need not be excluded but special precautions may be needed.

There is usually very little bruising swelling or pain after the treatment. The patient will be asked to wear a compression garment for up to 2 weeks after the treatment and they can usually return to most normal activities the next day.
Most reasonably healthy patients can be treated and this should be discussed at a consultation with your smart lipo doctor.

Dr Joshua Berkowitz is the Director of the Wimpole Aesthetics centre, experts in Aesthetic and Anti-Aging medicine .

There are a variety of ways that you can style your hair and with so many products and tools making it so easy and even good for your hair, learning how to style your hair is more simple than ever. By using a combination of hair care products and styling tools you can create whatever hair style you desire. Just a little instruction and you can give your own hair the same styles and looks that you see in the fashion magazines and on popular celebrities. These techniques are just a few, but they will get you started in the right direction.

Curling

If your hair is naturally straight or wavy and you want it curly, then you have a couple of options. While your hair is still damp, apply some mousse and dry your hair. Use a curling iron to curl your hair and give it the style that you want. You can get curling irons in various sizes for different sized curls. If your hair is wavy, you can make your hair curlier with a curl enhancement styling product. Apply the product to damp hair and scrunch your hair or separate to small sections and gently twirl. Allow your hair to dry that way, then finger comb into the style that you want.

Straightening

If you choose to straighten your hair, you need to take care to adjust the heat so that your hair does not get burned. You should also apply a hair product that is designed to protect your hair from the heat. Straightening can make your hair silky and shiny if you use good products. You can actually notice a marked improvement in the condition of your hair if you use good products that promote the health of your hair. Separate your hair into small sections. Start near the roots and close the straightened over the section of hair. Draw the straightened down the length of the section of hair to straighten it.

Up Do

You can not learn how to style your hair without learning how to do at least one up do. To create a nice up do, gather your hair into a pony tail. You can gather it at the crown of the head or at the nape of the neck. Twist the hair and roll it, tucking under the ends. Pin with bobby pins. You can pull down some tendrils for a romantic effect.

Carefree, Tousled Look

This is a popular hair style and is great for any length hair. Use a pomade on your hair, then scrunch and tousle your hair, giving it a look that is easy, unkempt and carefree. Use your fingers as a comb and arrange your hair in the style that you want. Use your fingers to scrunch, twist and shape your hair. So with these simple tips, you can see that it is easy create fashionable hair styles.

Once you learn how to style your hair, you can be your own artist and be creative in making your own original, unique styles.

Marco Cello is the owner of NewHairOnline.com.

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As Mother’s day approaches many of us think about the extraordinary women who shaped our lives. Many people not only honor their mother on Mother’s Day, but also like to give gifts to grandmothers, aunts, sisters and nurturing friends. Jewelry is an excellent gift to give at Mother’s Day. Jewelry fits everyone and can be cherished for years to come. Unlike chocolate which is fattening, and perfume which can cause allergic reactions, jewelry is one of the safest gifts you can give. However, it’s important that you select the right piece of jewelry.

1.- Pick a piece of jewelry that will reflect her lifestyle. Does person you are buying for dress up or does she have a casual wardrobe? Does she like bright colors or prefer neutral? Does she like large, eye catching pieces, does she wear whimsical pieces, or is she into something understated?

2.-Pick out something personal. Custom made jewelry can be surprisingly affordable. You may be able to purchase a custom made bracelet or necklace and select birthstones, design features, and special beads or crystals, for the same price as a premade manufactured piece. Think about things your mother or friend loves to do. Maybe you want to add a special charm or order a bracelet using her favorite colors.

3.-Select something that’s easy care and easy wear. A stretchy bracelet makes an excellent gift for a woman who has a physical impairment such as arthritis, ms, or a stroke survivor. Look for gifts that are durable and that do not require expensive cleaning.

4.-Find out about possible skin allergies. A small percentage of the population suffers allergic reactions to low grade silver and gold. By selecting a custom necklace or bracelet, you can order your jewelry with the type of products that will not cause an allergic reaction. For example, maybe your mother would do better with a leather necklace or high-end bracelet that meets a specific minimum grade of silver or gold.

5.-Select something unique. There are several advantages to selecting a unique piece of jewelry; it creates a lasting memory, it makes the person wearing it feel special, and it gives the person wearing the jewelry an opportunity to talk about the gift giver. And let’s face it, mom’s love to talk about their children.

6.-Order the correct size. A stretchy bracelet will fit anyone. Bracelet and necklace sizes are determined by measured inches from tip-to-tip. Typical bracelet sizes are 6, 6.5, 7, and 7.5. If you don’t know what size to order, select a size 7, which is an average length. Necklaces come in a variety of lengths. A 15 inch necklace will feel like a comfortable choker on most women. A size 17 necklace will hang loosely around the neck. If the special woman in your life carries extra weight in her face and neck, she’ll probably enjoy a 17 or even an 18-inch necklace more than a 15-inch necklace.

Lynne Hinz creates personalized jewelry for women, children, and teenagers. She can uniquely match jewelry to the personality by using block letters, message beads and Swarovski crystals. To view Mother’s Day specials, view your birthstone or to learn how to size jewelry, please visit her website at http://majidesigns.com/.

Lynne Hinze