Valentines Day
Update your STYLE for Spring!

Lofty Salon and Wellness Center

354 Maple Avenue West
Vienna, VA 22180
703-242-0609
www.loftysalon.com
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WE ARE PREPPING FOR SPRING
All Bilcee Sportswear is now 30% OFF.
Chocolate Day is HERE!
Gnosis Chocolate available at Lofty
chocolate

What? Oh right, oops.... I forgot in my excitement that not everyone calls it that. What's it called again? Oh! That's right! Valentine's Day is here!!! 

 

Well, it might as well be called Chocolate Day - after all chocolate is the food of Love.  Everyone is eating it. Everyone is gifting it. Everyone is expressing their Love with it. 


Fun and Flirty for Spring
Hair
The coming of spring is time for renewal and what better way to reflect that than bu treating yourself to a free flowing texture cut. 

Add some highlights for a fun and flirty new you!
Another creative look is called "Shadowing".  This color technique uses rich warm tones that are strategically placed to create dimensional shifts in texture haircuts.

Eco-friendly hair products from Italy - DAVINES

 

Davines (da ve' nes) is building a reputation among the trendy salons worldwide. The LOVELY series of products includes one of my favorites called LOVELY Curl! Davines Love Shampoo Curl Enhancing Shampoo is a luxurious cream that curls soft, well defined with a blend of essential extracts and conditioners.  Be sure to ask about the entire line of Davines hair products on your next visit to Lofty!davines

 

The Davines/Essential Haircare families:
NOUNOU _ for treated and coloured hair
MOMO_for dry and dehydrated hair
DEDE _for fine and stressed hair
SOLU _for all types of hair
LOVE _for curly hair
LOVE _for frizzy hair
MELU _for long or damaged hair
SU _for hair and skin before during and after sun exposure 

 
A Hair Care Tip from Phyto

Keep moisturizing your hair this cold month. Use Phytolactum+ for silky and shiny hair. It's great for fine hair. This shampoo also leaves a lingering almond aroma for that special someone to smell during this Valentine's Day month.

 

Nutrition
Easy 16 Bean Soup
 
If you are like me, after you work all day you want to come home to a tasty home cooked meal, but you're always too tired to cook.  This is one of my favorite easy meals and it cooks itself.  All you need is a crock pot and 15 minutes in the morning to get is started.  Here's what you need:
 
Ingredients:
1/2 Bag of Beans 
(16 bean blend from Trader Joe's)
1 Medium Onion - Chopped
1 Tsp Salt
1 Tsp Cumin
1/2 Tsp Allspice
3 TBsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
soup8 Cups Water

Set the Crock Pot on High for 4 to 6 hours then let simmer until dinner time. This healthy winter meal is full of plant-based protein and high in fiber.  I think it makes a sensational meal to come home to after a long day and it also makes your house smell heavenly when you walk in the door!

Feed the body, Feed the Skin and Hair
I bet you didn't realize that what you eat in your diet can have a profound effect on the health and appearance of your skin and hair.  The skin is the largest organ of the body and it needs specific nutrients to keep it functioning properly.  An added bonus is that these same nutrients are also good for our hair as well.  The skin is like a mirror of our overall health and well-being.  If our skin is reflecting issues like rosacea, psoriasis, eczema or acne, the problem might be in your diet.  Stop thinking about your skin like a covering for your internal organs and start thinking about it as the most absorbent point of entry in the body.  Covering the skin in lotions, sunscreens, cosmetics, exfoliants, or cleansers can be beneficial, but nourishing the skin with a good diet is your first line of defense against these skin conditions.  Consult the professionals at Lofty to help you to maintain a good balance of beneficial skin foods in your diet.  Schedule a consultation today and find out what you might be missing.  Remember, change in the body is slow.  Don't expect a miracle to happen the first week you make a change.  Many times it takes up to 90 days before a change in diet is reflected in the skin.

Here's a tip I heard about for chapped winter lips. After brushing your teeth, rinse the brush thoroughly and then gently brush your lips to invigorate circulation. Apply a light coat of The Naked Bee lipbalm afterward to seal in the moisture. Be sure to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water which we tend to forget in winter because we perspire less.  

Mona

What's Up With RED Lipstick Colors?
How do I choose the right shade for me?  REd Lips
Whether light, dark, orangey, or slightly berry-toned, red lips are popping up all over. That's because red lips never go out of style. Looking for tips to help you get this look right? Time to feel confident about stepping out in red. When it comes to the most complementary way to wear red lips, it's all about the undertones. Are you cool or warm? If you're warm with olive or yellow undertones, choose a lipstick with orange or brown tones. (Think brick red or fire-engine red.) If you're cool with pinkish or reddish undertones, pick a red lipstick with blue or pink tones. Don't try to match your lipstick to your red clothing. Red is a hard color to duplicate, and you can end up looking overdone.