BLEACHING

Bleaching Facial/Body Hair

I always receive requests for bleaching facial or body hair from a number of you especially when there is an “important function” or during festivities. My only wish is that as excited as you are to bleach, if only you are able to muster the same enthusiasm in applying sunblock thus you would not only look great the moment you step out of my saloon but you will retain the good look for a while……… How ? – By following the facial routine advised and using sunblock!

How does Bleaching Work?

Bleaching body and facial hair helps to lighten the colour of hair to a light shade of blonde/golden colour and results may last from 2 – 6 weeks.

Your face is cleansed first. The bleach is applied and left on for about 10 minutes but Herbal bleach will need to be left from 20 – 25 minutes. It is than wiped off with a clean wet disposable towel. The bleach takes out the pigment (colour) of the hair.

Sunblock is applied and you are good to go.

There are three types of bleaches used here at FTWS. The three bleaches used in our saloon are Herbal Bleach, Fem (fruit) and Gold Bleach. (Please read under the page of Bleaching/Whitening for further info about these three bleaches)

The Pros

1. it’s fast, easy, and without a lot of risks. Large areas of hair can be bleached at the same time, with the entire process only taking minutes from start to finish. You don't risk a lot pain or getting ingrown hairs, since you aren't removing the hair follicle.

2. It can temporarily lighten dark skin tones. The lighter skin tone can last for up to 3 - 21 days.

The Cons 

1. Bleaching facial and body hair doesn't give you a smooth and hairless surface. These are the main reasons people want to rid hair. Even though hair is lighter, it still may be noticeable, especially if you are standing in the sun or a bright room.

2. Not all hair or skin types can benefit. Don't count on bleaching for disguising long or thick hair- only finer ones. Bleached hair on dark or tan skin, can still stand out because of the colour contrast (light hair against dark skin).

3. The results aren't very long-lived. The hair above the surface is the only part of the hair follicle that has been lightened. As the hair grows, you will see the darker, natural colour.

Ouch Factor

A tingling sensation while the cream is working is normal, but shouldn't be painful. For sensitive skin it would be best to do a patch test.

POINTS TO NOTE

·         At FTWS we only bleach areas outside of your body.  It is not advisable to bleach near eyes, inside nose, ears, on nipples, scar tissue, warts, moles or near genitals.

·         Bleach also shouldn’t be used over sunburned, irritated, inflamed or chapped skin, or an area that is freshly tweezed or shaved. It’s simply not safe.

·         Bleaching must not be done on extremely exfoliated skin. Bleaching isn’t safe to use on areas where you are using Retin A, Alpha Hydroxy, or Glycolic Acid.

Adding Zest 2 H20

Adding Zest 2 H20

It is indeed an irony the way we Malaysians treat water. We are so frugal with consuming water but we stand in the shower longer than we need to or leave the tap running while we are brushing our teeth!

But when it comes to drinking than we are drinking tek tarik or whatever tarik for breakfast than during lunch it would be canned drinks or “teh o limau nipis” (iced lime tea), during tea time than its “the tarik and whatever tarik  again. Of course for those of us who are able to splurge than it would be the boutique coffee with a large pot of thick sugar syrup beckoning us in the corner or the ample free sachets of sugar.

We live in such a hot climate. We sweat and perhaps some of us merely perspire.  We cocoon ourselves in air conditioned rooms or offices and complain that our skins are dehydrated! Than we run and splurge on miracle this and that when the simplest miracle just ozzes free from the tap! Water!!!!

I guess I don’t belong to the group of people who can afford cream De’Lamer thus the simple way of life is for me. My choice of healthy beverage includes loads of good H2O and at least a mug of green tea once a day. (Yes I love coffee and tea too and have a mug each once a day!)

Do I hear you groaning that H20 has no taste. No worries. You can always flavour good old H2O. Add a couple of lemon slices to a pitcher of water and leave it in the fridge and voila you’ve added some pizazz to the drink. You can substitute lemon with basil leaves, mint leaves, lemon grass and even cinnamon stick.

Here are 2 simple “recipe ideas” for you to try  -:

Strawberry’s, Cucumber, Orange/Lemon slices, mint leaves all added in a pitcher of water, Leave in the fridge for 2 hours. Now your tap water has become a delicious thirst quenching drink and it looks great on the table too J

 

Are you aware that both apples and cinnamon can raise your metabolism?

Add 1 thinly sliced apple and cinnamon stick into a pitcher of water. You can refill 3-4 times the H2O before replacing the apples and cinnamon. For a stronger cinnamon flavour you can boil a cinnamon stick in a pan of water!

   Hope that this encourages you to reach out and grab and increase your daily H2O intake of at least 1.5L/day

Cheers

Gurjit.

a papaya & cucumber total body scrub & mask

Facial Threading & Waxing Saloon is now having a papaya & cucumber total body scrub & mask promo for the next two weeks. After the scrub and mask treatment, you are treated with a shiatsu massage leaving your body completely rejuvenated and revigorated and relaxed. All this for merely RM 180 Nett !
Cucumbers make an excellent treatment for sunburnt skin as they cool the skin and expedite the skin healing process. Papayas are rich with papain and vitamin K. Papayas help to expedite the exfoliation process naturally and heal skin
This pampering treatment of papaya and cucumber is extremely suitable for those with both dry and oily skin and those prone to acne especially back acne. The treatment is especially customised to suit each customers skin needs as additional herbs are also added based on the condition and the needs of your skin.
Preserving ones skin to obtain gorgeous looking skin is high on the majority of ladies checklist of private objectives. In order to achieve this desire it is vital that one spends time and makes time for a scrub. So come on and book an appointment with us so that we are able to pamper you and help you achieve gorgeous looking skin !
Please also visit/join/like us in face book under Facial Threading & Waxing Saloon before 22/07/2012 and you will receive a free upper lip waxing/threading from us.

Why Should I do the Waxing?

Waxing is the most effective method for temporary hair removal, since hair is removed from it's roots.At FTWS, we use home made wax. Home made wax does not contain any chemicals or preservatives. Thus unlike commercial wax, one should not be prone to redness or itchiness. Hot wax contains sugar so it is easier to remove and better results are obtained compared to cold wax.

Do let the consultant know if you have used a moisturiser or deodorant on the area to be waxed. A thin layer of wax is applied to the area with unwanted hair in the direction of hair growth. A cloth strip is applied over the wax strip and than ripped off quickly against the direction of hair growth. For best results, hair should be 6mm in length. An antibacterial lotion is applied after waxing.

Hair removal after waxing is effective for a period of 3 - 6 weeks. The new hair that grows after a few weeks is softer, lighter and sparser since some hair roots are permanently destroyed. Since the top layer of dead skin cells are removed, the skin is also smoother and softer.

Waxing is not encouraged on persons who have diabetes, since it may result in infection or on persons with a sensitive skin. It cannot be done on skin which is broken and irritated.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF WAXING

• Hair takes a longer time to grow back after waxing, because the hair is removed from the root.. It takes around 4 - 6 weeks to grow back and sometimes even longer.
• Waxing slowly reduces the growth of hair, so the more often you wax, the slower your hair growth.
• Gradually over an extended period of time, the hair may even stop growing in the waxed area.
• Wax is made from natural ingredients like sugar, lemon and water as opposed to depilatories (hair removal cream and lotions), which are made from harsh chemicals that burn the hair. Sugar and lemon are both beneficial for the skin.
• Dead skin is removed in the process of waxing. Waxing thus doubles as an effective exfoliator.
• The skin feels smooth after waxing.
• Compared to other saloons who offer waxing services, the cost of service at FTWS is kind to one's pocket.  :-)