Mesotherapy, hair restoration procedure from Kevin. Murphy, combined facial cleansing, finishing lotion from Redken - the BeautyHack editors have shared their beauty plans for February.
Ekaterina Domankova
Founder of BeautyHack
“Peels are an important element of care for the prevention of age-related changes. Their main task is to stimulate the skin renewal process. At the same time, peels solve a number of additional issues: they narrow the pores, eliminate the layer of dead cells, small scars, scars and post-acne. In my opinion, they have only one drawback - seasonality. The course must be taken during a period of decline in solar activity, so as not to acquire a couple of age spots on the face. One can get lost in the names of peels: azelaic, salicylic, almond, acidic, pyruvic - there is a recipe for each case. I do not advise experimenting with the compositions at home - in the best scenario, you can get a small burn, in the worst - a strong allergic reaction. Peels are selected by a beautician, taking into account the characteristics of your skin: phototype, sensitivity, type,presence / absence of age-related changes and others. My option is Argipeel milk peeling with the Spanish Mediderma preparation.
Suitable for owners of dry and sensitive skin. It has mild exfoliating properties - no burning sensation after application. Milk peeling belongs to the category of superficial - radical problems (for example, elimination of scars) it will not solve. It has a light whitening effect, moisturizes, improves complexion and blood microcirculation. I do peelings in a course once every two to three weeks - from a single visit to the beautician and the effect will be one-time! Started in January. I plan to do the last procedure in February. In March, the sun will already come out (at least, I really want it to come out), and the season of peels will be officially declared closed by beauticians."
Margarita Lieva
Founder of BeautyHack
“I used to love experimenting with hair: trying new colors, changing lengths, doing different styling. After pregnancy, my beauty experiments conveyed "hello" - the quality of the strands deteriorated. Given that I have always had good hair, the prospect of losing at least half of the volume was not encouraging. In February, she made a firm decision to regain her luxurious hair and signed up for a course of mesotherapy. During the procedure, a special vitamin cocktail is injected into the scalp using a thin needle, which improves blood circulation and metabolic processes in the hair follicles: it promotes hair growth and renewal. In addition, the composition "wakes up" the sleeping bulbs, and the hair becomes thicker. The cocktail is selected individually, taking into account the condition of the scalp, its type and other factors. The story is the same with the number of procedures - someone needs 5,and someone 10 for maximum effect! So far I made one and was satisfied. In February I plan to go for two more. Share the end result?"
Karina Andreeva
Chief Editor of BeautyHack
“In February, I plan to focus more on hair health. Even though they are long and thick with me, this does not negate the importance of careful care (which I, I confess, I forget!). The first thing that I have already done - updated the haircut, cut off the split ends and tried a new care. I went to the Erwin Beauty salon (@erwin_beauty), where about six months ago, the master Yulia Khudadyan persuaded me to have a fashionable haircut (which I have not regretted a bit, on the contrary, I have been enjoying my new look for the last few months). Thanks to the half-cascade, my hair has visually become even thicker and more voluminous. I already wrote in one of the previous materials that I could not decide on a haircut for five years, and for every centimeter cut off, even if unhealthy ends were cut off, my heart was bleeding. I remember that master Julia cheered me up: “After my haircuts, all clients admitthat hair grows back very quickly. " And so it happened - and this time I returned with full confidence that it was time to update the haircut, and at the same time to take care of it. We chose Kevin. Murphy - an ampoule with Thickening Cruet serum was used: the master Daria Usacheva distributed the product along the entire length of the hair and left it for half an hour, after which she rinsed it with warm water.
The serum contains a regenerating therapeutic and caring cocktail of 26 herbal ingredients - after the procedure, the hair "comes to life". It became pleasant to touch them in the hands, they are very soft, and the natural color also became brighter.
For home self-care, I also chose this Australian brand. It seemed to me that I had already tried all possible shampoos, but I missed the most necessary complex - now on my shelf in the bathroom there is a duet of shampoo and conditioner Hydrate-Me. Rinse from Kevin. Murphy. The product is recommended for owners of dry and normal hair types. The Hydrate-Me. Rinse formula contains a rich composition of caring ingredients: rosehip extract, evening primrose and jojoba oils, cockatoo plum, vitamin A and microalgae - it is no wonder that with each wash your hair becomes stronger, hydrated, shiny and healthy.
And, of course, I will not deprive my face of attention - the skin peels off as never before this winter. I've heard a lot of good things about GlamGlow masks from the best cosmetologists and makeup artists: for the wow effect (both visual and internal), you can safely turn to the products of this brand. I am planning to try ThirstyMud, which consists of hyaluronic, citric, linoleic acids and crushed olive leaves. The promising composition is supplemented with ginger root, vitamins C and E, coconut extract and orange blossom honey: I am sure that the mask will cope with its task of moisturizing dehydrated skin perfectly. No wonder they recommend taking her on a plane - if my strict test passes, I will take it with me on my next vacation at the end of February.
Natalia Kapitsa
BeautyHack Editor
“Alas, but I, unlike our founder Katya Domankova, missed the peeling season. And since it's too late to catch up in February - the train left and promised to return only next year - I plan to try Ultra Gentle Exfoliating Gel from Ultraceuticals. It removes surface impurities, cleans and tightens pores, removes the stratum corneum - what is needed after the winter "hibernation". And yes, the gel can be used in spring and summer 2-3 times a week. Who is with me?
Another feature on the February Wish List is Redken's Extreme Length Sealer. For half a year I have been planning to grow my hair, but every month the same scenario repeats itself: "Cut 5 centimeters, because I have no strength to look at these dull ends." Redken's Extreme Length Sealer is designed to repair split ends and maintain length (kidding?). In the composition: biotin, proteins, vitamins - everything to fight dryness and brittleness. The manufacturer promises plus 15 centimeters per year. Beauty bloggers confirm this fact. I'll check - I'll tell you.
The last beauty ritual planned is laser hair removal. For a long time she did not dare to surrender to the mercy of modern cosmeceuticals, giving preference to "grandmother's" shugaring. But the beauty experimenter got the better of me. In November I signed up for the first procedure. I chose the device for a long time - it depends on how painful it is, how effective and safe it is (burns may remain). I stopped at Soprano Ice - this is a diode laser that allows you to carry out the procedure on tanned skin (I have a dark phototype, so I did not even consider other options). Epilation is really relatively painless - it cannot be compared with shugaring, it is fast - the treatment of all zones took about 25 minutes, it is effective. In order to completely stop the growth, you need about 8 procedures (in some cases more). I signed up for the 3rd procedure. By the summer, I plan to flaunt in short skirts with perfectly smooth legs.
I have an oily skin type - the higher the thermometer, the more active the fight against enlarged pores is. This year I decided to prepare for the battle in advance. Since February, I will make it a rule to regularly wipe my face with Fresh Mattifying Toner Purity + Anti-Pollution, Chanel, to neutralize and narrow the pores. No, this is not a novelty, but a bestseller among those who suffer from hypersecretion of the sebaceous glands. It perfectly cleanses, without overdrying or irritating the skin, perfectly tones and dries small rashes. I think Chanel's Fresh Mattifying Toner Purity + Anti-Pollution will take root even among the owners of normal and combination skin types - the product is delicate and gentle, without a pungent odor and aggressive ingredients."
Julia Kozoliy
BeautyHack Editor
In December, my hair went through lightening, then a haircut by 10 cm, and now the ends are experiencing a 10-degree frost for strength. Therefore, I will devote February to their restoration and pamper them with new means that I have long wanted to try. I'll start with the ultimate hair happiness from Lebel. The procedure includes seven stages and lasts approximately two hours. Serums and masks are applied to the hair in a specific order. Now my hair is in good condition, the ends do not split, so I do not expect a miracle from the procedure, but I want to please them with additional shine and softness. Namely this, judging by the reviews of colleagues, is what the procedure gives. Ideally, it is advised to do the treatment in a course of 10 procedures, but I will start with one to see if the condition of the hair will change for the better.
Starting this week, I start testing a new mask from Nioxin Deep Repair Hair Masque. The product was created for deep hair restoration and was purchased on the advice of our editor Dasha Sizova, whose hair this mask saved after two days of styling. It contains protein, mineral oil, citric and lactic acids, which are responsible for deep hydration and a radiant finish.
If this month's beauty venture succeeds, I will complete the massive attack on hair with a new styling for me from Tigi - Bed Head After Party. And even if “After Party” happens very rarely in my life, but I believe that the product will come to the rescue when I have no strength to wash my hair in the morning, and the hair needs shine and silkiness. Plus - this is the easiest styling option in case there is no time for it in the morning at all."
Anastasia Speranskaya
BeautyHack Editor
“Overwhelmed by a sudden feeling of nostalgia one snowy evening, I started looking through my old photographs and set out to grow long hair. The first stage of the plan, codenamed "Rapunzel", will be a trip to the stylist for a firming procedure - I remember the effect after the firming treatment from Kevin Murphy and I want to repeat it. Further according to the plan - to refresh the coloring, which I first decided on in December, falling into the reliable hands of Lilia Klycheva. She advised maintaining the golden-honey tint of the lightened strands with toning shampoo. The choice, of course, fell on one of my favorite brands - Davines, and their shampoo and conditioner to maintain color Alchemic Golden. By the way, I have already taken up the implementation of this item closely - and I cannot get enough of my golden tints in the reflection of the mirror,which I received in just a week of using the funds.
While everyone is signing up for the peeling with the words "spring is coming, the sun is coming, we must hurry", I plan to do the most ordinary facial cleansing. Firstly, the sun is not very happy with its appearance in spring (so there is still time), and secondly, cleansing is a great way to renew the skin after winter. To do this, I will go to the Time of Beauty clinic, whose masters can turn even the dullest and most uneven skin into smooth velvet. And already when the skin is in order, I, as usual, will switch to light foundations, like my favorite cushion My Armani to Go by Giorgio Armani, and I will wait with everyone for the first warm spring days."
Daria Sizova
BeautyHack Editor
“February is the last month of winter. It is difficult to get over it, especially for my skin. To increase the "fortitude", I will focus on caring for it. The legendary avocado oil of the St. Barth brand will help me with this. It provides super nourishment and skin regeneration. Checked: after application, it takes on a fresher look - there is no feeling that you spent all the cold weather in the city …
Before the New Year, I went to the Fresh Spa by Natura Siberica “author's bath” procedure. I managed to relax not only with my body, but also with my soul. I'm going to go there in February for a massage with natural oils and facials: I think they will help me to survive the rest of winter in good shape. But what you can't cope with is dark circles under the eyes. I think the lack of sun and sleep is to blame. Therefore, even on days when I am without makeup, I need a concealer that lightens dark circles well. This is the Radiant Cream Concealer, Nars. It has a pleasant consistency, the product is easy to shade and apply. I can even use it in a taxi. I gently drive in with my fingertips - voila, as if I slept for 8 hours! ".
Daria Mironova
Correspondent BeautyHack
“On the first weekend of February, I signed up for a combined facial cleansing. I used to go to this procedure every month, but now the skin condition has improved - the need to do so often disappeared.
I regularly go to manicure and pedicure. Usually I choose neutral shades of the coating, but by the end of winter I decided to experiment with color - I wanted brightness for Valentine's Day.
By the way, about the holiday of all lovers. Lush already has a collection for February 14th, which includes body and bath products. My dream is to try the giant bomb "Pink Sensation", but unfortunately, only the usual version was brought to Russia. But I'm not going to give up: my friend is now abroad, where this bomb is on sale. Hope I get it in March!
From the same collection, the Love Boat bomb and the Cherry in Chocolate body scrub were added to the Wish List. The second contains fine-crystalline salt, which increases skin elasticity.
From the “wishlist” for the face, I singled out the Juja water C & oil C line series from Skinfood. I love the Korean cometic! So the appearance of Skinfood in Russia has become a personal holiday for me."
