Bangs or No Bangs, That is the Question

Want to change your hairstyle without cutting off length? Want to change your look without dying your hair a crazy color? Well, a simple (and almost regret free choice if you don't like it) way to do so is with bangs. But for many of us this is a big decision. What if we hate them (it may take a while to grow them out)? And since a simple choice, such as bangs, has the ability to make you look younger, heavier (yikes), more severe or softer....it's a choice you should really think through.

What's the most important factor in making this decision? Your face shape! You have to take into account does your face look different when smiling vs. not smiling, do you have a "mixture" of face shapes, and do you have a very dominant face shape? Wow, this sounds difficult to decide. Well, relax, it's not with the help of your stylist. They are trained to help you with these decisions. So get their objective opinion and then make your decision. (Remember: we are all guilty of looking in the mirror and judging our looks way harsher than anyone else does. And since we have our own built in prejudices about ourselves don't just trust your opinion)


So, look through these face shapes and decide which one you think you have....and then you can think about bangs more objectively.

Oval: If you have an oval face, you have the ideal face to work with. You are evenly balanced from hairline to cheekbones and from cheekbones to chin line. You can go with any type of bang; angled, fringe, wispy, blunt or no bangs at all. You can really play with this trend.

Rectangular: Your face is a little longer than wide. You also tend to have a prominent squared jaw line. Good news, you can also try wispy, fringe, angled or piecey bangs (try to avoid blunt cuts). These bangs will really help to balance your face giving it a shorter appearance.

Round: You tend to have soft, full contours with a rounded jaw and chin line. Although your face is symmetrical, you may want to stay away from bangs. If you really want to wear bangs try light wispy partial bangs over part of your forehead. If you choose other bangs you run the risk of "cutting" off your face and creating the illusion of added weight (no one wants that).


Square: With a square face you tend to mimic some of the features of a round face. The difference is you tend to have a strong square jaw line and a square hairline. With bangs, the same rules apply as with round faces.

Heart: You tend to have a delicate, narrow chin, high/dramatic cheekbones, and wider forehead than chinline. If you want to wear bangs, try them off center. Try to stay away from blunt cuts, but you can try wispy or fringe bangs.

So, do you still question....Bangs or No Bangs?

New OPI Collections 2011

Every girl loves to change up their look every now and then. What better (and quicker) way to do so than with nail polish? Whether you change your color everyday or once a month....it's always fun to play with something new. OPI has launched two new collections for 2011 that you are sure to love. The Katy Perry Collection (available at Beth & Company now) and The Texas Collection (available at Beth & Company February 2, 2011).


The Katy Perry Collection: Hot, edgy, playful and sexy! These describe the singer and her OPI Collection! As a trend setter in all aspects, Katy has a true love for hot nails that break all the rules. Whether showing off new designs, colors and looks on the red carpet or on Twitter, this singer is always looking for the newest, greatest look. This collection includes four glamorous shades and one break out hit (the Black Shatter).
* Teenage Dream: This is a plummy pink sparkle. Glitter is back with this polish!
* Not Like the Movies: A metallic silver polish, great for evening or day looks.
* Last Friday Night: A "crayon" blue, glitter color.
* The One that Got Away: A deep dark, berry, purple color. Hot for any look!
* Black Shatter: A revolutionary topcoat, that when applied over dried nail lacquer, creates a cracked/leopard pattern!


The Texas Collection: 12 new colors, each offering a different texture to make them unique! Everything is bigger in Texas....even this outstanding new collection!
* Don't Mess With OPI: A fierce Forest Green
* Austin-Tatious Turquoise: Bodacious blue-green
* It's Totally Fort-Worth It: A shimmery lavender grey
* Do You Think I'm Tex-Y?: A sexy berry color
* I Vant To Be A-Lone Star: Starry Texas-sky Blue
* Houston We Have A Purple: A galactic red-violet
* Suzi Loves Cowboys: A beautiful chocolate shade
* San Tan-tonio: A "Honey" Tan, beautiful!
* Too Hot Pink to Hold 'Em: Red Hot Pink Red
* Guy Meets Gal-veston: A Hot Coastal Coral
* Y'all Come Back Ya Hear?: Texas Tangerine....HOT!
* Big Hair Big Nails: A rosy peach

Come into Beth & Company and let our experienced nail technician treat you to a spa manicure and pedicure finished with one of these exciting new colors! Then grab a bottle, or two, to take home and enjoy!

Massage Therapist Helping Detect Skin Cancer

Sand, sun, water and long summer days....sounds like a dream right now as we layer up with clothes, hats and gloves. But reality is those days are right around the corner. And as we prepare to "bake in the sun" we should remember that skin cancer is a reality for millions of Americans. In order to be better prepared you need to understand what skin cancer is, what to look for and how to prevent it.

What is skin cancer? It is damage done by Ultraviolet (UV) light when it penetrates the epidermis and dermis layers of the skin. This will alter the molecular structure and DNA of skin cells. Although your body tries to repair itself sometimes it cannot do so. These damaged cells then turn into growing, uncontrollable masses, know as skin cancer.

Although the term "skin cancer" is a general term, there are three very specific types of skin cancer.
*Basal Cell Carcinoma: These tend to grow slower and are the most common. They appear as a fleshy or pink, shiny bump or patch. They usually develop on ares of the body that have the most sun exposure (such as the head, neck and trunk)
*Squamous Cell Carcinoma: These are also very common. They look like a scaly pink or brownish bump or patch. They usually are found on the ears, face, and trunk.
*Melanoma: These are the least common, but most deadly if not detected early. They can develop on any body area, can be large or small, several colors and can appear irregular, raised or flat.
**But remember skin cancer can grow anywhere on your body and their appearance can vary.

Knowledge is power....and so is early detection. The signs of skin cancer are easy to remember A, B,C, D, E!
A=asymmetrical shape
B=irregular border
C=irregular or multicolored
D=diameter larger than a pencil eraser
E=evolving

Now that you know, be safe with the sun and protect your skin. Try to wear long sleeves, long pants and large brim hats if in the sun for a long period of time. Always wear at least SPF 30 sunscreen, and apply often! Also, avoid the sun between the hours of 10am and 4pm.

Did you know that by visiting your massage therapist you can not only relax, but relax knowing they are trained to spot these skin cancers on your skin. They will be able to detect and alert you if you need to see a health care professional. They are an important line of defense for you, so treat yourself....for your health!

And don't forget the fabulous skin care line with SPF by Dermalogica. Ask us today what products will protect you the best!

Awapuhi by Paul Mitchell

Thirty years ago John Paul DeJoria and Paul Mitchell had a vision, and today we get to reap the benefits! What was the vision? Awapuhi Wild Ginger hair care line, and it will exceed all your expectations.

What is Awapuhi? Awapuhi is a ginger plant that has been used by Hawaiian natives to moisturize skin and hair for centuries. Impressed and intrigued by the plants healing benefits Paul Mitchell decided to establish a sustainable, solar powered Awapuhi Farm in Hawaii. Each plant is carefully, hand harvested and processed in order to preserve its hydrating properties. And with a unique extraction method designed especially by Paul Mitchell you get the most lipid-rich part of the Awapuhi root. Thus leaving your hair more manageable, softer and give that intense shine that everyone wants!

Another great benefit of the Awapuhi Wild Ginger hair care line is the exclusive Keratriplex system. Daily stress to your hair can cause damage from the cuticle to the cortex. Keratin fibers in your cortex are what makes your hair healthy and strong. But when these fibers break down you get broken, weak hair. That's where Keratriplex comes in. It is a blend of three proteins that penetrate the cortex, rebuild disrupted bonds and reinforce the cuticle. Leaving your hair shiny, healthy and strong again.

If you are one of the 93% of people who say you have dry, damaged or color treated hair then you need to try Awapuhi Wild Ginger hair care line by Paul Mitchell. The system is proven to repair damaged hair. It doesn't matter why your hair is damaged; from heat styling, chemical processing or aging, you can replenish it with vital protein and intense moisture. It's never too late to do something good for you hair!

Hot Makeup Colors for Spring/Summer 2011

Oh, the old saying "makeup is a girls best friend" is so true. Although makeup is not necessary everyday, as a woman we tend to feel prettier and more "put together" when we have our "face on". It's just another fun way to express ourselves and show the world how we feel on any given day! As we prepare for the snow to melt and the sun to shine we also start thinking about what new makeup colors we can play with. Luckily we don't have to think too hard as the secret is out....for Spring/Summer 2011 the hot color trend are pastels! These colors will perfectly match the season and the new outfits you will be wearing!

Since your eyes are considered the gateway to the soul most women want to play up the makeup they wear there. And although everyone has different eye colors, eye shapes, skin tones and hues, the fabulous pastel color palette has something to compliment everyone.

So what are the pastel colors of choice? Pink, blue, orange, green, red, lavender and gold tend to be the colors that most fashion experts recommend for Spring/Summer 2011. The important choice when picking these colors is to find the hue that best suits your skin tone, eye color, hair color and facial features.

Another important piece in picking your perfect color/hue is deciding what the occasion is. For day wear, you may want to choose a more subtle makeup style. Choose colors that are a bit paler, don't make your eye shadow stand out too much and go more natural with your cheek and lip colors. For a bold evening out opt for brighter eye makeup shades, bold lip colors and cheek colors. For this look choose a hot pink, orange-red or fire red lipstick color to create that WOW look!

Although pastels were popular last year, this year try a more monochrome look. If you want to combine two hues only do so to create a shadow effect. Also, the bolder the eye makeup the darker the mascara you want to use. That way your lashes match your bold lids!

Have fun, play with color, inspire yourself for a new fabulous and trendy look!

Massage and Weight Loss

You have always heard "if it sounds too good to be true it usually is" right? Well...hold on because you are about to hear something that sounds too good, and it's true!!!! MASSAGE CAN ACTUALLY BE AN EFFECTIVE WEIGHT LOSS TOOL!

How you say? The power of massage goes way beyond relaxing. It can improve your body's resilience, aid in muscle nutrition and flexibility and can be a wonderful way to support your mental and emotional well being. All this correlates with what you need in order to support a healthier life style, thus weight loss!

Think of massage as your weight loss partner, because the two have such an interesting relationship. Massage can provide subtle improvements to your body. Such as better injury prevention and healing, improved flexibility and range of motion. This helps you to heal in between work outs, thus allowing for more productive and pain free hours in the gym (which is where everyone is because of New Year's resolutions, right?).

Also when you are relaxing in a massage you are impacting and improving your circulatory system. Your massage therapist helps move blood to body tissue, which increases the amount of oxygen and nutrients your muscles receive. By relaxing in such a deep state you are allowing your body to rest and relax (which helps heal muscles).

Last, but one of the most important factors in weight loss is the emotional side. Most people don't correlate a new diet plan and exercise routine with your healthy emotional state. But it is a primary factor in determining if you are successful or not in your weight loss goals. With regular massages you can reconnect with your body thus becoming more in tune with your needs and more motivated to meet those needs.

We all know that losing weight isn't the easiest goal to reach, but with the help of your massage therapist you can reach those goals in a more customized fashion. Creating a healthy lifestyle is the only way to achieve sustained better health, weight and mental health. It's easy to incorporate massage into a healthy lifestyle. So decide how often you can afford to visit your massage therapist and get on the path to better health today! Your body will thank you!