Beauty, Bridal & Fashion

 A quiet revolution has developed in facial aesthetic care. Contemporary treatments combine the strengths of fillers, peels and surgery. Each treatment has strengths and applications best suited to facial regions. When combined, a more natural result is expected. At Town Center Surgery, Dr....

It will soon be that time of year when all the little ghosts and goblins (and some big ones too) call upon us for treats or tricks. The biggest fear that we should have, however, may be in the products we are using on ourselves and our children. Heavy, greasy Halloween make-up can cause all...

 Every week women ask me how they can improve their hair? First we talk about what is their main concern? Is it Thin Hair that lacks fullness? Is it hair thinning or hair loss? Is it weak hair that breaks and needs strength? From these few questions I can learn what their concerns are. I also...

Sixty-seven percent of people are bothered by double chin according to a 2016 survey by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. A “double chin”, is a common yet undertreated facial aesthetic condition. It can impact both men and women, and can be influenced by several factors - such as...

 Earlobe Repair is the surgical process of repairing ear lobes that are stretched out, drooping, ripped or torn. Earlobe repair should not be mixed up with Otoplasty or ear surgery as the latter is done to repair deformed or protruding ears. Many people seek earlobe repair especially when their...

 Do you want to look 10 to 15 years younger?  Do you want big, wide open eyes and higher cheekbones?  Instantly improve your appearance?  Update your look? Feel more confident?  Then it’s time to book a professional Eyebrow Shaping. Eyebrows are one of the most important facial features. Apart...

 It’s October! You are now probably unpacking all of your sweaters, and craving pumpkin everything. Best of all it is no longer crazy to be planning your Halloween costume, or to be thinking about who you are going to invite over for Thanksgiving dinner. The holidays are great, however, they...

 Get your skin ready for the Fall! At Spa Privé, we offer a wide variety of skin treatments such as facials, chemical peels, waxing, makeup and complimentary skin analysis. When you hear the word peel, it’s ok don’t worry!  Typically when someone is not familiar with this treatment, they...

Courage is innate in all of us.  It is an element that comes forth when we are in a place of fear, or perhaps a quandary of what to do, and which ways to turn in our lives.  For me, sometimes I feel paralyzed on how to move forward, but when I step back I can see a larger view that gives me...

Permanent make-up for brows has been called several things.  Micro-blading, hair stroke, and 3D brows are all the same type of permanent make up brows.  However, at the SPCP conference in April 2016, it was decided we call them all micro stroking. Eyelash extensions: So many women ask me...

 Teamwork can be defined as an activity or a group of stylists together to achieve the same common objective.  Teamwork is one of the oldest things known to mankind. In more recent times, it has been defined as, “Concept or Culture.”  TEAM in modern times is defined as: Together Everyone...

Microblading is a semi-permanent pigmentation process that uses several tiny needles to give thickness, shape, color, and definition to eyebrows. Unlike traditional cosmetic tattoos that are applied to the dermis, a deeper layer of skin, microblading is applied to the epidermis, a layer of skin...

 Dear readers, since October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, Cosmetic Concepts will donate $10 for each new permanent makeup procedure done during the Month of October towards Breast Cancer Research. Our hearts go out to you as we all know and love someone who has had or who is currently...

 Continued from last month’s article on Hair Loss... Get Into Condition Hair -- whether it’s thick or thin -- needs moisture to bounce and shine. If yours needs a boost, try conditioner. You might think it’ll weigh down your locks, but dry tresses will absorb the product. Conditioner can make...