Dear Catherine,
I am troubled with a cowlick in my hairline. Any suggestions on what I can do to reverse it?
--Wanda, Milton
Hi Wanda,
I’m sorry to hear that your cowlick is giving you trouble; hopefully I can offer some helpful suggestions. The first thing to try is to aim your hair-dryer at the roof of you hair and use your brush to coax your hair into the position that you want to achieve. If you need some extra strength to get it into shape you could also use a small straightening iron. Once your cowlick is under control spray it with an extra hold hairspray, such as, Sheer Hold Hairspray by Frederic Fekkai to lock it in. If you are looking for a more permanent solution, visit a salon and have a stylist chemically relax the root of your cowlick. This will help tame the cowlick for approximately 6 to 10 weeks.
Hi Catherine,
I’m trying to book a spa day for me and my girlfriends but when I call around there seems to be different types of spas. What are the differences?
-- Andrea, Woodstock
Hi Andrea,
There are lots of different types of spa experiences available today. Some of the more popular types include Day Spas which are found in places like department stores, hotels, or salons and offer shorter length experiences such as manicures, pedicures, facials, hair removal and body treatments. Destination Spas specialize in health renewing experiences and offer education programs, physical fitness activities, healthy cuisine and day spa services. These spas normally require a multi-day stay. There are also Medical Spas which have staff on hand to cater to medical and professional needs. This environment integrates treatments, therapy and spa services. Another very popular spa type is the Resort Spa which is located on vacation resort grounds. This type of spa offers activities ranging from day spa treatments, healthy eating, tennis and horseback riding, in an effort to help treat the mind, body and spirit. Weight Management Spas have also grown in popularity in the last few decades, and these spas specialize in creating visitor lifestyle changes and weight loss. This type of spa is medically oriented and has physician supervision. Last but not least, there are Mineral Spring Spas that offer an on-site source of natural mineral, thermal or sea water to be used in hydrotherapy treatments. These are some of the key mainstream types of spas; other niche spas include holistic medicine and dental.
Hey Catherine,
I’m not sure why this keeps happening but I find that my flat iron does not last very long. I keep killing it, it seems. What am I doing wrong?
--Riley, Abbotsford
Hey Riley,
I have never encountered this problem before, so I’m not exactly sure what you may be doing to cause this problem. If it’s the same brand of flat iron you keep purchasing, you may want to contact the manufacturer to see if it is defective in any way. If they are from different manufacturers, I suggest that you try the following. Ensure you unplug your flat iron after each use. Next, do not wrap your cords around the iron. Also, you may want to try a styling iron cleaner post-use, this can help protect the plates. Best of luck to you and your iron!
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