http://carmenellavelia.today.com Health and Beauty does not have to cost the earth Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:27:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en  I am a Cosmetologist and I specialise in Hair Beauty and Massage.  I trained fr 5 years and have been a professional for 15 years.  I love what I do and get a big kick out of getting the best from an individual.  If you need any advice it is ... http://carmenellavelia.today.com/2009/01/27/about-me/ What You Deserve A good hairdresser/beautician unfortunately is not easy to find.  Hairdressers come 10 a penny but how do you know it’s a good one, here are some top tips on how to find one.1.     When you walk into the salon it should be clean, tidy, professional but friendly.2.     A ... http://carmenellavelia.today.com/2009/01/27/dont-expect-anything-less/ As I am typing this blog, in the background a chat show called Jeremy Kyle Show is on.  Again it's another paternity test, the ex and the girlfriend seems to be at each others throat.  The guy involved is not even that handsome, where do they get these people.  The DNA ... http://carmenellavelia.today.com/2008/11/27/chat-shows/ Hair It does more than keep your head warm.  Hair can show a quiet, confident, trendy etc. Person.  The colours you can get nowadays are exceptional, but also remember get advice because skin tone and lifestyle plays a big part, instead of complimenting you it can go horribly wrong.  Each person is ... http://carmenellavelia.today.com/2008/11/21/your-crowning-glory/ Cosmetology explained You have you hairdresser some which are very good and unfortunately some who are very bad.  Qualified hairdressers cut, perm, colour, style and are basically your confidante.  Beauticians on the other hand manicure, pedicure, give facials, wax and again are your confidante. Cosmetology incorporates the 2 but cosmetologists have to ... http://carmenellavelia.today.com/2008/11/21/this-is-what-i-do/ Exfoliating It’s Important I have a daughter who is 12 and I am trying to teach her the importance of exfoliating.  I am going to give you quick paragraphs why this should be done, I will try to use as little terminology as possible so everybody gets the benefit of this ... http://carmenellavelia.today.com/2008/11/21/please-exfoliate-your-skin-will-thank-you/ Autumn’s Ending As we wait for winter to start,Autumn’s ending about to depart,Winter clothes, a scarf and a hat,Snowy boots sitting on the mat,Heating up the in front of the fire,Listen to carols sung by the choir,  Christmas is coming I really can’t wait,Party’s starting early finishing late,The best time of the ... http://carmenellavelia.today.com/2008/11/21/autumn-christmas-where-does-the-time-go/ An Ode To A Scraper   You are awoken by the morning light,The world outside seems very bright,The view out the window fills you heart with woe,Because the car will have to be dug out the snow,Armed with de-icer anti freeze and a spade,Through 6 inches of snow you begin to wade,Where ... http://carmenellavelia.today.com/2008/11/21/as-the-cold-weather-decends-apon-us/ An Ode To A ScraperYou are awoken by the morning light,The world outside seems very bright,The view out the window fills you heart with woe,Because the car will have to be dug out the snow,Armed with de-icer anti freeze and a spade,Through 6 inches of snow you begin to wade,Where ... http://carmenellavelia.today.com/2008/11/16/an-ode-to-a-scraper/ To Wax Or Not To Wax This is question on many lips, waxing is a lot less work as it take the hair out from the root at usually lasts at least 4 weeks, there is a down side though PAIN the first wax is usually the worst as the hairs ... http://carmenellavelia.today.com/2008/11/16/16/