Even though our world has finally started accepting that women also have body hair, most of us are still pretty inclined to remove it. However, there are several hair removal myths that have been circulating on the internet for a long time and a few of us believe these myths to be true. We think it’s high time that we debunk these myths for you so that you can carry on your hair removing journey without any misconceptions.
So, let’s look at 5 common hair removal myths and debunk them once and for all.
1. You Can Tweeze Out Your Stray Ingrown Hairs
No, don’t make the mistake of tweezing out your ingrown hair, no matter how unsightly they might look. Squeezing, picking on, and tweezing an ingrown hair can cause skin irritation and in the worst case, it might lead to skin infections. If you really hate the look of ingrown hair, then you can try going for laser hair removal.
2. Your Hair Will Grow Back Thicker After Shaving
There is simply no truth in this statement; hair strands do not grow back thicker once you shave them off. What really happens is that once you shave your arm, leg, or even facial hair, they grow out with a blunt tip, which appears and feels thicker than the tapered look of natural hair. It does not in any way mean that your hair has somehow magically grown thicker overnight; it’s just the tip that is making you believe this common hair removal myth.
4. You Should Always Shave Against Your Hair Growth
While it’s true that if you shave against your hair growth, you will get a closer shave, it’s entirely alright if you want to shave in the same direction as the hair growth – for instance, down the length of your arm. In fact, if you are susceptible to getting ingrown hair, you should probably shave in the same direction as the hair growth as that causes less irritation than shaving against the hair growth.
5. Laser Hair Removal Is Permanent
As sad as it is, this common hair removal myth is not true; laser hair removal is quite effective, but it works differently for different people. You have to undergo quite a few treatment sessions that will gradually decrease your hair growth, and even then, you might experience re-growth if you don’t go for follow-up maintenance sessions. So, the best way to look at laser hair removal is not as a permanent hair removal solution, but as a hair reduction treatment.
6. You Shouldn't Shave Between Laser Treatments
While it is true that you shouldn’t wax or tweet your hair in the middle of your laser hair removal treatment, there is no harm in shaving them before your treatment. Waxing removes the hair from its follicle so it leaves nothing behind for the laser to treat. This is not the case with shaving; when you shave, the base or root of your hair is still safely tucked inside the follicle for the laser to treat. So, shave away without any worry!
Now that you know the truth behind these common hair removal myths, you can ease up and continue removing your body hair the way you want.

Do you always wonder if people really have hair as beautiful as they show in shampoo advertisements?
Well, the answer is yes!
People with such long and beautiful hair do exist in reality as well!
While it may seem that having healthy and beautiful hair requires a lot of time and effort, there are some simple tips and tricks that can make your hair healthy and shiny.

Here are some simple yet highly effective hair care rules and tips:

·        Stop Shampooing Your Hair Every day
​Shampooing your hair every day does more harm than good. According to research, over-washing is one of the most common habits that damage hair.  Shampoos are packed with harsh chemicals and using them every day can strip the natural oils from your scalp. Natural oils condition and protect your hair. In their absence, your hair becomes dry, brittle and prone to breakage.
If you have been doing this mistake, it’s time to change the habit – do not shampoo your hair more than three times a week.

·        Condition the Right Way
Another common mistake that leads to hair damage is applying conditioner to your scalp. Conditioner should not be applied to scalp and roots, but only on the ends.
Hair experts also suggest removing excess water from your hair, with the help of a towel, before applying conditioner. This is recommended because excess water acts as a barrier between your hair shafts and conditioner, stopping it from penetrating deep into the hair and do its magic.

·        Avoid Heat as Much as Possible
Heat is bad for your hair. Whether it is hot water, hair dryer, straightener, or any other styling equipment that applies heat to your hair is bad. Heat strips off the natural moisture from your hair and damages them, which then leads to tangles and breakage.

·        Say Yes to Oiling
Oiling is a very old practice in some Asian cultures and there are good enough reasons that the rest of the world adopts it as well.
Applying oils, like coconut, olive, and mustard, to both your scalp and shafts helps to improve hair growth and give a natural shine by regulating natural oil production.

·        Be Gentle with Wet Hair
While you need to be always gentle with your hair, this becomes all the more important when your hair is wet. Wet hair is much more fragile and delicate than dry hair. This is why experts advise against rubbing your hair with a towel. Only use a towel to blot your hair gently and then air dry it.
Not brushing wet hair is another hair care rule that we all know. If you can’t wait till your hair gets dry for any reason, use a wide-tooth comb and start from the tips.

·        Get Your Hair Trimmed Regularly
​Split ends not only make your hair look bad, but they also cause severe damage. This is why experts suggest getting a haircut frequently.
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Head to SB Health & Beauty Spa to get a gorgeous haircut by a trained professional. 

Spring is here, so it’s time to put your best face forward. The new season means you need to adequately protect your skin, which is possible only by availing the best spa treatments in Tampa Bay.
It’s time to get rid of the dull winter skin and refresh it for the new season. You need quality services that can help you get perfect, flawless skin to flaunt this season.
At SB Health & Beauty Spa, you can get the ultimate pampering and healing experience your skin needs. With the help of these specialized treatments, bring holistic de-stressing in your life for a fresh start to the season.
Here’s a list of spa treatments at SB Health & Beauty Spa that can fulfill your skin needs and provide it the nourishment needed for a suppler look.

• Classic European Facial    

This rejuvenating facial includes gentle exfoliation and cleaning and a steam vapor session. Your face, neck and shoulders get the TLC they need through a gentle massage. A face mask ensures that the results of the facial last longer and the toning and moisture protection serum keeps the skin hydrated. The 60-min long session provides the relaxation your body needs and extracts the impurities on your skin’s surface.

• Swedish Massage

This stress reliever is everything you need to de-stress and bring wellness in your life. With the help of soft rhythmic strokes, it’s easy to relieve muscle tension and energize your day. Movement of the joints ensures proper function and is a relaxing addition to the whole package.    

• Seaweed Detox Body Wrap

If you want to reap the benefits of body detoxing, this is the spa treatment you need to try out today! A session in the infrared sauna opens pores so that the inner layers of the skin can also enjoy the experience. A full body exfoliation follows next and later on, marine algae mask enhances absorption. By the time you’re done, your body skin feels flawless.

The right spa treatments can make sure the new season doesn’t affect your skin. It’s time you take your beauty and wellness needs seriously by investing in quality spa treatments. Let the magic of natural ingredients hydrate and nourish your body!
Smooth skin and mental rejuvenation are within your reach now! Opt for the best spa treatments in Tampa Bay and welcome spring with flawless skin. 

Women in their 40s are not only beautiful and successful – they also have perspective from years of experience that makes them more confident in their own skins. They’re not only experts at balancing the demands of work and personal life, most make an effort to take care of their bodies through exercise and good nutrition.
This is not to say that such women don’t have some age-specific concerns when it comes to beauty. In a number of national polls and studies, one of the biggest beauty concerns faced by older women is the effect the aging process has on the skin.

THE EFFECTS OF AGING
By the time women reach their 40’s, skin starts to lose some of the natural elasticity that created the shine and glow from years past. This is the result of the lymphatic system beginning to slow. Lymphatic drainage rids the body of toxins, but aging naturally shows that process, resulting in a breakdown of the elastic fibers in the lymph glands.
Cellulite and stretch marks can also become more apparent around the hips and thighs, which can be the result of hormonal changes and fluctuations. Estrogen is a hormone that affects most of the organs in your body – including the skin. In addition to “dulling” the skin, the slowdown in estrogen production can also lead to adult acne breakouts and thinning hair.
At this point in life, the face and neck begin losing subcutaneous fat that used to keep those areas firm and free of wrinkles. Although there are variations due to genetics, most women tend to lose fat around the mouth, eyes, chin and along the jawline, which causes the appearance of wrinkles, jowls and droopy skin. The skin itself loses the ability to “bounce back,” causing it to sag.

BOOSTING HEALTH
Common sense indicates that beginning or maintaining a healthy diet and a rigorous program of exercise are excellent ways to firm up both the body and spirits, no matter what your age.

• Busy lifestyle or not, nutritionists agree that eating breakfast is essential in keeping weight down and tuning up your metabolism.
• Strength training helps strengthen bones, maintain balance and avoid injury both now and in the future. A good exercise program should include at least a 30-minute workout several times a week.
• Good hydration has a positive effect on the skin, so consider cutting down on the caffeine and alcohol and increasing a daily intake of water. That decades-old recommendation of drinking at least 8 glasses a day is still viable.

REFRESH THE SKIN
One of the best methods of returning a healthy glow to skin is by creating a program of Endermologie® treatments and advanced skin care. In addition to being invigorating and non-invasive, full body or targeted Endermologie treatments can reduce the appearance of cellulite while encouraging lymphatic draining. Treatments like HydraFacial, or Microneedling can also help stop the process of aging.

The patented roll and flap machines provide a deep, yet relaxing massage to those subcutaneous fat deposits and connective tissue beneath the skin. Endermologie treatments are also available for improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the hands, neck, face and around the eyes. It’s an effective, non-invasive alternative to fillers, lasers and Botox.

Whether these physical changes are subtle or not, they are inevitable. However, taking the steps to slow this process before it becomes a real problem is well within reach. Women in their 40′ can still feel and look incredible.

Turning 30 is one of many age-related milestone in a woman’s life, but this one is most often the source of significant anxiety. The transition from the still-youthful 20s to the “adult” 30s often sparks an emotional crisis in even the most poised and self-assured women.
Realistically, most women in their 30s don’t feel or look much different than they did several years earlier, but physical changes are in motion. While these mostly hormonal-based changes are a normal part of the aging process, every woman is unique and so are her beauty concerns.
This is the best time to make positive lifestyle changes that may slow the more visible signs of aging. With that goal in mind, here’s a look at some of the beauty concerns facing women in their 30s.

Cellulite
Cellulite develops in nearly every woman’s life – regardless of physical condition, weight or age. It affects so many women of all ages that it’s usually at the top of the list when it comes to beauty concerns. Exercise, a healthy diet and good daily hydration should be part of any woman’s daily beauty regimen, but these healthy habits, alone of combined, do little to affect the appearance of cellulite.
There are countless cellulite treatment products and procedures, including creams, salves, exercise machines and invasive surgical procedures, all claiming to be able to “cure” cellulite. While there is no cure for this benign, yet unattractive condition, thanks to major technological and protocols innovations, the latest generation of Endermologie® treatments effectively reduces the appearance of cellulite.

Fine Lines
Women in their 30s tend to experience a slight dullness in skin color and a more sallow complexion. Expression lines, those fine lines around the eyes called crow’s feet and laugh lines around the mouth, start to develop. In smokers, all of these lines are deeper and more exaggerated.

Facial Changes
Hyperpigmentation, such as melasma, often develops on the forehead, chin and cheeks. These brown patches are usually caused by sun exposure, but women who are on birth control or pregnant can also develop melisma due to hormonal changes. Using a good exfoliating cleanser and overnight restorative product can help with such pigmentation problems.
Signs of volume loss become evident, especially around the chin and middle area of the face due to the natural slowdown of hyaluronic acid and collagen production. As a result, facial skin may start to sag slightly, making one look aged or tired. Setting up a Face Endermologie treatment program, which employs safe, non-aggressive Mécano-stimulation to areas of concern, can considerably improve the appearance of skin textur

Thinning Hair
It can be horrifying to see clumps of hair swirling around the shower drain or stuck in a hairbrush. While genetics can be blamed for some hair loss, stress, vitamin deficiencies, a poor diet and lifestyle can also contribute to dull, thinning hair. Eating a well-balanced diet rich in vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids and protein can often help bring some life back to lifeless hair.

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