How to clear the way for perfect skin

How to clear the way for perfect skin

Not long ago we discussed the end of terms PROMS and how important it is to have good make up and a stunning hair do.

It's not just about what you wear, your hair style, the cars and the beauty treatments but young people often have skin issues and a lot of my clients ask me about their children and grand children who have skin problems that are causing them undue stress. Are there any skin treatments and skin care products on the market for teenagers ?. …well the short answer is YES.

Skin breakouts are the number one issue among teens.  It not only affects their skin but embarrasses them and lowers self-esteem. 

WHAT CAUSES BREAKOUTS AMONG TEENS?

REGIME Clear Start

Acne is generally part-genetic, part hormonal, but unlike adult acne, which tends to be inflammatory and related to stress, teenage acne is usually triggered by puberty and the introduction of new chemicals into the body.  Androgen hormones become more pronounced at this time which stimulate hair growth and sebaceous (oil) gland activity, which increases oil production.  That excess oil can mix with skin cells and get infected with bacteria, they swell and this becomes a breakout.  Pores can also become larger, skin can appear shinier and rougher, cheeks may feel more sensitive or look pink and of course, blackheads, whiteheads and inflamed lesions can appear on the face, neck, chest, back and shoulders.

HOW DO YOU TREAT, CLEAR AND PREVENT BREAKOUTS AMONG TEENS?

Thorough cleansing, toning and moisturising, day and night, is a good regime for life to reduce excess sebum and reduce inflammation.

Through an easy-to-follow, 4 step regime that incorporates extra clearing products, Clear Start helps teens reveal their clearest level of skin.  Teens can also benefit by seeing me about a BREAKOUT CLEARING MICROZONE TREATMENT, designed to solve issues right on the spot.  From extracting blackheads to reducing redness, this treatment gets skin in shape fast - perfect for breakouts that occur at the most inconvenient times.Special price for the month of June £20 usual price £28.

If you have any concerns or queries regarding this treatment or any other treatments please feel free to contact me.  I look forward to seeing you all soon. 

Sophie @ Beauty at Noggi's 

Bank Street

Bolton

Tel 01204 365411

Summer in the sun, recipe for hair damage.

 

 Summer sun is no friend to your hair

Summer time, fresh lemonade, relaxing and sunbathing sounds idyllic BUT not for your hair which will be subjected harmful UV rays and heat from the sun which will break down the protective protein in your hair resulting any natural colours oxidising and giving a brassy hue to your hair.

This results in your hair being stripped of its radiant natural shine and leaving your hair damaged and brittle.

And if you are swimming, in the sea or a pool, you risk damaging your hair even more. As well as the UV rays, salt water can frizzle the follicles and zapps all moisture out of your hair. So here are a few summer hair tips to keep your locks glowing and healthy.

PROTECTION Soltan Head & Scalp Spray SPF30 from Boots

If your hair has a colour added to it be especially careful because the sun’s effects can be unpredictable and send it into a different colour altogether, so when in the sun either wear a hat or use plenty of conditioner or sun spray, items readily available in most chemists and especially Boots, which contain SPF protection for the colour and condition of your hair. To tame any unruly frizz, the main culprit being moisture in the water and humidity in the air, you need to invest in a good serum or finishing spritz.

The very opposite to dry frizzy hair is greasy locks as the heat promotes your sebaceous glands to churn out more of your body’s natural oil. The solution here is a dry shampoo to absorb the hair oil or you could dip a cotton ball into witch hazel (a natural astringent) which will dissolve the oil. Bathe your scalp along your parting and around your hairline and this will help slow down the release of sebum. 

Otherwise sea water is good for you whereas the chlorine in pools is a different problem altogether, even sending your hair green !! The chorine creates a green film over the hair, which is going to be more obvious on lighter shades of hair, so if you are thinking about taking a dip, make sure you do a pre swim prep. Before you take a plunge, wet your hair thoroughly with tap water, this will stop your hair absorbing as much chlorinated water and it’s also a good idea to use and leave in conditioner. If you do end up a shade of green, for a fix, try using a clarifying shampoo. These shampoos have residue removing properties but if that doesn’t work for you can you try the natural remedy of vinegar and water. When swimming avoid using elastic bands with metal seams when putting your hair up instead opt for a soft scrunchy and when putting your hair up make sure it is done loosely as if it is too tight this can cause breakage.

Have a great Holiday

Noggis Hair and Beauty, Bank St Bolton. Tel 01204 365411

Treat dad to abit of pampering (Sunday June 15th)

 

Happy Fathers Day Dad !!

I guess there is always the problem of what to buy Dad on Fathers Day (Sunday June 15th) . Buying for Mum always seems an awful lot easier. Well how about the idea of treating him to a Noggis Gentlemans Special pampering day to include a massage, pedicure , facial and hair cut.

Yes why not spoil him this Fathers Day with a relaxing escape away from all the noise and stress of family life. Firstly it’s upstairs to meet Sophie our fantastic beauty therapist at Beauty at Noggis.

for a deep tissue massage to relieve any aches and pains and muscle tension throughout the body. The massage will be extremely beneficial because it reaches the deepest layer of muscles, joints and tendons. The goal in deep tissue massage is to breakdown adhesions (tense areas within the muscle). Adhesions in the muscle are very important to address because they cause dull background pain, inflammation and limit motion of the muscles and joints.

Follow the massage with a gentleman’s facial, one of the best ways to take care of the skin. This includes cleansing, exfoliation and nourishment for the skin, promoting a clear, well-hydrated complexion AND help his skin and appearance look younger !! The facial will be tailored to his skin type using only the very best Dermologica products. To complete the spa experience, finish up with a sports pedicure to firstly remove the dead skin cells on the bottom of the feet using a pumice stone, then toe nails are clipped and the cuticles are trimmed back. Also included in sports pedicure is leg care to include exfoliation, the application of moisturising creams and a brief leg massage. After Sophie its downstairs to visit Craig or Kieran in the Mens at Noggis Department for a shampoo and hair cut. This could be your usual style or maybe something different like a high precision textured messy hair cut? They will certainly make him look his very best! You can even include a traditional hot towel shave experience, luxurious lather, open razor and fresh cologne.

Dad should now be ready for a nice drink with the family feeling great and looking sharp.

For more information and to purchase a GIFT VOUCHER then contact any of the team at Noggis at their Bank Street salon or ring on 01204 365411

Your hair will take a shine to Neäl & Wølf

 

Your hair will take a shine to Neil & Wølf

We are proud to announce that we have gained the franchise to use a great new range of styling products and shampoos from Neäl & Wølf,the brain child of Neil Capstick from Blackburn who boasts over 20 years of experience in the hairdressing industry. , Throughout the development, he has had a personal interest and left no area forgotten. The scent been developed by The Perfume House, the company have been behind some of world’s finest scents on the market today.

He recognised that today, more than ever before, people are having more a intensely personal relationship with their hair,so when you look good, you feel good.

With products being easier to use than ever and great for tailoring to your perfect hair style, Neäl &Wølf are constantly developing new products all the time and each one available at an affordable price.

Here is an overview of a few of their products that have been a big success in the Neäl & Wølf range. The most popular shampoo in the range is the ritual daily cleansing shampoo and has a complimenting conditioner alongside it. When both are used it leaves your hair with a brilliant shine, looking and feeling fresh all day and ready for styling. It is an easy way to manage your hair at home and still keeping that salon look. If you personally think that your hair is in poor condition and looking in need of some intense care then you can recapture healthy looking hair with the Neäl & Wølf , the harmony intensive care treatment which while repairing deep within, the treatment leaves your hair, smooth, shiny, and feeling healthy again.

There are many styling products in the range, the most popular product in this area would be elevate volumising lotion which is great for luxurious thick hair filled with body, while giving a spectacular glossy finish. If you like to use straighteners this product has a fantastic heat defence while preventing moisture loss when straightening. If there is any frizz then the glow super shine spray would be brilliant and is a weightless spray with a deep lasting shine.

If you would like any more information on Neäl & Wølf products why not call into the salon and have a look at our range all at very competitive retail prices.

Noggis for Hair and Beauty. Bank Street, Bolton Town Centre. Tel 01204 365411

What is it with Men and Massages ??

 What is it with Men and Massages ??

 You don't have to be metrosexual to have a massage

What is it with men that when you mention massage they go all giggly. Nowadays more and more men are conscious about the way they look and it has become common practice and acceptable for men to visit salons.  In the media they speak of the 'metrosexual man' the suave, sleek-looking guy who is just as happy downing lager in a football stadium as he is having a massage, a facial and a good waxing.  The truth is men have been plucking,waxing, moisturising and styling themselves pretty much since the dawn of time.

Historians reckon that ancient Egyptian men spent hours every day removing every single hair from their bodies, applying blossom perfume to their skin and even drawing dark kohl eye-liner around their eye in a bid to enhance their appearances. Now we are not saying that that look would go down well on a night out on Bradshawgate but at Beauty at Noggi's we are proud to offer a wide range of grooming treatments for men in an attempt to keep up with this ever increasing demand and we have also put a few packages together which have been requested by our existing male clients.

JUST FOR HIM...

Backand Leg Massage:- using Dermalogica's professional Body range stress relief oils, this massage relaxes you relieving the tension on the two main areas of the body.  Excellent for relieving sciatica and general back pain or pure relaxation after a stressful week at work.Combine this with a Mini Pedicure:- this treatment involves the use of Jessica professional nail care range which will soften hard skin, tidy your toe nails and keep your feet well groomed. Usual price £45.00, special £35

ULTIMATE UNWIND.... Back Neck and Shoulder Massage:- deep pressure massage relieving tension and stress followed by a Facial using the Dermalogica professional range for men. Usual price £55.00 Special £45

MALE GROOMING.... Will leave you feeling like a million dollars! Back treatment with a massage:- this treatment will start with a thorough cleansing of your back with steam which will unclog pores, flush out any impurities and remove excess oil, deep pressure massage which concentrates on relieving stress and tension in the back neck and shoulders, next you will benefit from a Dermalogica facial which consists of double cleanse, exfoliation, pressure point facia lmassage, mask and specific moisturiser.  To end the treatment a nail tidy where nails are clipped, cuticles removed and nails filed and buffed for a smooth finish.Usual price £75.00 Special £55

Also don't forget your back and chest wax using Australian Body Care Tea Tree Cream wax removes unwanted hairs leaving the skin looking naturally smooth and lasts up to 4 - 6 week depending on hair growth.Waxing is our most popular male treatment and not as painful as you think.  The benefits of waxing slows down hair growth and hairs grow back finer.

I look forward to seeing you soon in the salon if you have any queries please feel free to contact me.

Sophia

Beauty Manager 

First Floor, Beauty at Noggi's, Bolton 

Tel 01204 365411

sophiapatel22@gmail.com

Get lovely locks without the fuss

 

Get lovely locks without the fuss

If it’s not one thing it’s being a mother !

As a busy mum it could be that the last thing on your mind is thinking about how your hair is looking today? Can you, should you look your best on the school run ? 

Well the Guys and Gals at Noggis have put our heads together and come up with a few ideas that might help you looking at least half glamorous for that school run or a day at the office.

For longer hair try some loose waves, without the use of the waving wand? Firstly braid your hair the night before after a good shampoo, while your hair is still damp , make sure it is really tightly braided so you don’t get any frizz, then in the morning undo the braid and tease it gently and finish with some hairspray to complete the look, now you’re ready to rock the overnight waves. It’s not old fashioned to use rollers, these are still a great help for the working Mum and ideal when you’re doing your morning running around, feeding the children and getting everyone ready. Just put some rollers in first thing and it will work whilst you’re doing the morning chores, these are certain to give you some added waves and that little bit of added oomph! Then just before you leave home take them out, bit of hairspray and back combing and got you a quick simple volume fix.

Remember your never too old to wear your hair in a ponytail, effortless chic and very stylish again for this year and huge at the moment on the catwalk.

For even more of quick fix why not just accessorize your hair with fancy Kirby grips or just a simple head band, play with a few different items and see what look you can come up with, but if style and faffing not for you why not just go for a new shorter style like the on trend Pixie Look. How about a Victoria Beckham style Bob, with the short cuts being so low maintenance you can have it sleek and flat for the day or messy and punky, ready for a night with your mates. The maintenance can always be a struggle with balancing everyday life as well, well if your pressed for time why not invested in some dry shampoo, this soak up the oils from your roots, saving you the entire shampoo and blow dry event, a additional benefit to dry shampoo, it will add texture and life to your hair. Have you ever thought of letting your hair air dry over night? This is good if you using an overnight leave in treatment, this way you get the full benefit of the product, as the heat from your styling tools are not being used and this let your hair reproduce it natural oils over night, making your hair look healthier and shiny. So if you need any advice on hair products or after a bit of relaxation, make time for you and pop down a speak to the team here at Noggis over a refreshment.

Noggis Hair - Style - Beauty  Bank Street  Bolton  Tel. 01204 365411

 

Celebs head straight for new styles

Celebs head straight for new styles

The BIG bouncy blow dry is out, poker straight is well and truly in for spring and summer 2014. Straight, one length and blunt, is the choice for the stylists at the various fashion show weekends that have been happening during the past few months. You will have seen it on the red carpet being showcased by several well known celebrities.

This a great classic look, but you need the right tools for the job. The good news is we have just acquired the fabulous and latest innovation styling tongues, the C9 from Cloud 9. This is first automatic dual temperature straightening iron, offering almost instant heat with hottest temperature getting up to 195º! For finer hair or a softer style you reduce the heat down to 165º. The button-less design works by touching the plates together to fire them up so the C9 touch couldn’t be any more simpler to use?

TECHNOLOGY Cloud 9 Touch Straighteners

The straighteners are designed with a tapered barrel and unique 360º swivel cord supporting every movement you make and the tapered barrel is perfect for if you fancy a few curls for a change.

There are a few golden rules to follow before straightening takes place, freshly washed hair must be fully dry and if want a bit of volume why not dry your hair upside down?. Please make sure there is no moisture left in the hair as this could cause damage to hair shafts, creating brittle hair, splitting ends and many other problems. We would always use a heat protection spray and work the product throughout your hair to get a good level of protection. Section off your hair using clips, around a inch in width for the best and most even straight finish. Try not to repeatedly going over the section as that can cause frizz. Complete the treatment with a finishing sprtiz like a light weight shine spray or even a serum and work it though your hair. Only use a few drops as it goes a long way and as with any excess product lashuse an over load van give hair a dull and greasy finish as it will not be absorbed and sit on the surface.

If all that sounds like too much hard work then come and relax at our Bank Street salon and let the experts help whist you enjoy a cup of tea.

Noggis for Hair & Beauty, Bolton Town Centre Tel. 01204365411