Using High Quality Styling Tools to Protect Your Hair

Tips from Beautypress.com

Heat can crack the hair cuticle and sap moisture from the strand.  This will cause hair to become dry and brittle.  In the study The Cracking of Human Hair by Cyclical Thermal Stresses, author Garcia-Gamez confirms that multiple cracks on the hair cuticles were engendered by repeated cycles of wetting and blow-drying.

Summer Care for Your Hair

by Stephanie Jimenez

As we gear up for summer one of the first things that comes to mind is a new hair care routine and with the pool, the beach, the lake or the top down on the car, your hair is in for a wild ride.  Get a jump on protecting your hair by visiting your local stylist to find out what summer hair care system is right for you.

by Stephanie Jimenez

Three years ago I began using organic skincare products and throughout the process I was introduced to ecoTOOLSTM.  I started using the ecoTOOLSTM 6-piece Brush Set ($12.99) and immediately fell in love with how light and ergonomically designed the brushes were as well as how comfortably they fit in my hands.  

The Bold Colors of 2010

Spring Collections Set The Tone For Brighter Days

by Stephanie Jimenez

While the end of 2009 may have been a gloomy time for some, designers have taken an enthusiastic and luminous approach in 2010.  Saturated pigments, dramatic highlights and bold nail colors are just a few ways to create a brighter outlook in the coming year.  The spring collections bring vibrant, cheerful colors to accentuate and uplift your unique style.  And one great thing to remember when applying color, it washes away, so have fun – be bold… and don’t forget to smile!

Creating Beauty Inside and Out

by Stephanie Jimenez

The health and wellness phenomenon has overtaken the country!  Americans, and more specifically southern Californians, are not just attempting to make better choices in their diet and exercise, they are changing their entire lives to make health and wellness a top priority.

Bounce Back

Regain a Youthful Glow

and Prevent Future Damage

with Anti-Aging Skin Care

by Stephanie Jimenez

Did you know that your body stops producing Elastin in your teens?  Elastin is a protein in connective tissue that is elastic and allows many tissues in the body to resume their shape after stretching or contracting.  It is what helps skin to return to its original position when it is poked or pinched.  While many women equate anti-aging products with 40 and older, there is no real timeframe for preventative care, so why wait any longer?  Take control of your skin by giving back some of the essentials lost over time.  By purifying your routine with powerful anti-oxidant based products you can protect and prevent against future damage.
So how do you know these products work?  We at élite Magazine took the time to test them out and were very pleased with what we found.  As a good rule of thumb you should always test a small patch of your skin before you begin any new regimen.

Ice Cool

New Again

Natural Beauty Head to Toe

by Stephanie Jimenez

Now more than ever people are looking for healthier ways to live. The beauty industry has been a long supporter of all-natural products promoting good health and most of all pure beauty. Natural products made its way to the shelves and can take your personal well-being to the next level. Dive in, and don’t be shy.

Working 9 to 5

Fashion has transcended over the past 20 years.  One of the strongest looks of the 1980s was power dressing.  Women took control of their careers and it showed in fashion with tweed material, plaid prints, tailored pantsuits and skirts that were worn below the knee.  Oh and don’t forget shoulder pads, the classic staple of ‘80s business fashion.

Smooth Summer Style

Summer is all about family, friends and fun!  And summer fashion is just the way to show it with color and comfort.  Feel confident and flaunt your summer style with fashions and accessories from some of our local stores and boutiques.

My Cherie Amour

This Bouquet is from Acton Country Flowers

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Perfectly Poised Winter Fashion 2008

The Indian Summer Workout Keeping those Abs Fit in Fall

Santa Clarita is a city where Summer extends into Fall and sometimes even Winter.  Though it may not officially be bathing suit season anymore, here are a few tips to keep that bathing suit body throughout the year.
Abs can be one of the toughest areas to keep trim for most people.  Below are a few effective ways to work them into the washboard you know exists inside you. 

Putting Your Best Dress Forward 

Fashion stylists and experts agree that the best way to make a lasting first impression starts with your appearance.  Whether you love it or hate it, your appearance matters in putting your best foot forward.  As a woman who loves to dress and shop for just about anything, I find shopping relaxing and soothing.