Skinny wrap

"Skinny wraps" have become the latest trend to aid in weight loss. Most of the wraps being advertised, however, are using harmful chemicals that undermine the health benefits of these wraps. I have found a HEALTHIER alternative! Using "skinny wraps" with Arbonne's botanically-based products allows for inches to be lost while hydrating the skin in a SAFE way!

I will be introducing "skinny wraps" into the salon within the next couple of weeks at around £30 for 60 min treatment covering 1 area (£10 per extra area)...... but the best part is this is also a treatment that can be carried out at home on yourself by yourself!! (printed instructions will be provided)

If you have a few extra inches, water retention & want to tone and tighten up then get wrapped up. 

The Arbonne "skinny wrap" will instantly take inches off your body to give a smoother silhouette and leave your skin feeling taught and toned. We take before and after measurements from specific body points so you can see the amount of inches lost during your treatment. 

You will have a deep exfoliation with our Detox scrub to refine and smooth skin, you will then have the Detox Seasource oil applied to your body to shift fatty cells, tone the skin and eliminate toxins. 

During the treatment you will be wrapped in thermal wraps that have been soaked in Detox Seasource purifying sea soak, which will help purify and nurture the skin. then insulating wrap if places around you to assist with the Inch Loss process.The wraps are then left on for 45 mins while you relax in the warmth of heated blankets and towels.

For some extra pampering while your wrap is processing why not have an Arbonne Ultra Premium Swiss facial, manicure or pedicure while having your wrap? 

You will receive 35% off the facial, manicure or pedicure.

To carry out a "skinny wrap" yourself you will need:

• Arbonne Seasource soak
• Arbonne Seasource foaming salt scrub
• Arbonne Seasource 5-in1 oil (or re-mineralizing lotion)
• Arbonne Seasource renewing body Gelee
• Contouring wraps (can be found on ebay or online shops) 

Purchasing the full size products above will provide enough product to carry out approx 24 wraps! and cost you £131(plus p&p) that's less than £6 per wrap...but for £15 you can join as a preferred client and save 20% off the products (£104.80 plus p&p less than £5 per wrap)

or you can have £200 worth of products for £150 INCLUDING joining fee, postage and a free gift!!

 

 

Arbonne takes on cancer!!

So I am compelled to share with you all the impact of Arbonne on a fellow consultants mum following her recovery from breast cancer treatment.


Please read, share, save and refer to the key details in the future as I'm sure the benefits can be duplicated far and wide.


"Mum was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer in both breasts in June 2013 and has received the excellent surgery and care. However following her double mastectomy and lymph node removal in July 2013 she suffered with a common side effect called 'cording'. This is painful tension in the ligaments of the upper arm. To relieve this she used Seasource Re-vitalising Body lotion. Applying it gently in upward strokes from inner elbow to armpit. This resolved within 48 hours (usually takes months).
 Following surgery and prior to the onset of what is a rather nasty dose of Chemotherapy Mum began her Immunity Booster and Antioxidant shots. She has continued these daily throughout her Chemo treatment and has been congratulated on her blood results as she surprised the Consultant Oncologist with her resilience given the dosage of treatment. Get everyone you know on these things ... They are truly amazing!

As we are all aware Chemo works brilliantly on cancer cells however it has lots of pretty nasty side effects!"
So here's Arbonne's answer to these ...

• The 'Chemo' itch ... Seasource body Gelee. Soothes, cools and relieves the burning itching sensation common post chemo.

• Mouth ulcers ... Arbonne toothpaste and mouthwash. Gentle yet refreshing again providing relief from painful mouth. Toothpaste is a very good topical ulcer treatment.

• Thinning or newly growing hair ... ABC Hair and Body Wash is gentle and soothes and protects hair folicles affected by the chemotherapy.

Post chemo aches and pains ... Seasource Soak. Again soothes and relieves aches and aids relaxation.


I hope that you find this of use and now feel armed with knowledge that these products can help change lives just as much as the opportunity does.

Is you favourite make up cruelty free???

Cruelty free makeup is something that for me, goes hand in hand with natural beauty. I don’t want products that have been tested on animals. This seems very wrong.

Just give me pure ingredients that won’t cause me to break out in a rash or give me a headache or cause cancer down the road, and don’t test on animals. That’s all I ask.

How do you feel?

 Take a look at these companies who DO TEST on animals.

Almay (Revlon) *  American Beauty (Estee Lauder) *  Aussie (Procter & Gamble) *  Avon Products, Inc. * Bobbi Brown (Estee Lauder) *

Bumble and Bumble (Estee Lauder) * Caudalie USA, Inc. * Clairol (Procter & Gamble) * Clinique (Estee Lauder) * Coach (Estee Lauder)

Donna Karan (Estee Lauder) * Elizabeth Arden * Estee Lauder * Fekkai (Procter & Gamble) *

Giorgio Armani (L’Oreal) * Grassroots (Estee Lauder)

Herbal Essences (Procter & Gamble) * Ivory (Procter & Gamble) * Jo Malone (Estee Lauder) *  Jurlique Pure Skin Care * Kerastase (L’Oreal)

Kiehl’s (L’Oreal) * L’Occitane * Lancome * M.A.C. Cosmetics (Estee Lauder) * Max Factor (Procter & Gamble) *  Michael Kors (Estee Lauder)

Natural Instincts (Procter & Gamble) * Neutrogena (Johnson & Johnson) * Nu Skin International * Olay (Procter & Gamble) *

Redken (L’Oreal) * Revlon * Shiseido Cosmetics * Shu Uemura(L’Oreal) *

This is just a partial list,  there are many more and you can see all of them by going here.  Apparently “Skin and eye irritation tests must be conducted on animals in order for cosmetic products to be sold in China, which are paid for by manufacturers. ”
“In order to break into booming Chinese cosmetic markets, many companies have gone back on their anti-animal testing policies without informing consumers,” says researcher Zoya Sheftalovich. {source}

What exactly happens during animal testing? I’ll tell you.  “…products or ingredients are applied to the mucous membranes of the animal, including eyes, nose, and mouth, to determine whether they cause allergic or other reactions.” Which is kind of like having humans test dog food. Two completely different species testing a product meant for the one who’s not being tested.Luckily there are companies who do not believe in testing on animals which just seems so wrong to me on many levels. Again,this is an issue that was never front and center in my brain until I started researching beauty and natural beauty and chemicals which led me to discover the far reaching and cruel practice of testing chemicals on animals.

According to PETA, ”In the U.S., no law requires that these types of products be tested on animals, and companies can choose not to sell their products in countries such as China, where tests on animals are required for cosmetics and other products. Companies on this list should be supported for their commitment to manufacturing products without harming any animals. Companies that aren’t on this list should be boycotted until they implement a policy that prohibits animal testing.”
 The list of companies who do NOT test on animals includes:

100% Pure * ABBA Pure & Natural Hair Care * Adorn Mineral Cosmetics * Afterglow Cosmetics * Agape & Zoe Naturals * AHAVA *

Alba Botanica (Hain Celestial) * Amika * Anastasia Beverly Hills * Arbonne International * Aubrey Organics, Inc. * Bare Escentuals (Shiseido)

Burt’s Bees (Clorox) * Carol’s Daughter * Dermalogica * Doctor T’s Supergoop! * Dr. Hauschka Skin Care * E.L.F. Cosmetics

And this list goes on and on and on.  You can click here for the full list. I have this bookmarked in my favorites so I can quickly check it.
I don’t understand why these cosmetic giants, who pull in billions of dollars in sales every year, continue to test on animals when there are other options to determine the safety and effectiveness of a product.

Why to avoid using mineral oil on your skin??

Mineral oil is a common ingredient in many household products. It is found in lotions, soaps, cosmetics and motor oil. Mineral oil is a clear, liquid oil with no sent and will not spoil.  The word “mineral” makes this product sound like a nutrient, but in fact it is produced as a by-product of the distillation of gasoline from crude oil. Mineral oil is the leftover liquid, and because it is abundant, it is very inexpensive. In fact, it is more expensive to dispose of mineral oil, than to purchase it.

Remember the skin is the largest organ in the body and the only protective barrier you have. The importance of your skin’s health is immeasurable.

The problem is that mineral oil is foreign to the human body and has many harmful effects:
■Mineral oil acts as a thin plastic layer on the skin.
■It is difficult to absorb and clogs the pores, which slows the skin’s ability to eliminate toxins.
■Once the oil is absorbed, it is broken down by the liver and passes through the intestinal tract. When the oil is present in the intestinal tract, it will absorb all of the fat-soluable vitamins found there. It is essentially stealing important vitamins from the body, which the body will not be able to replace. This can eventually lead to nutritional deficiencies.
■Studies have also shown forms of pneumonia caused by mineral oil decreasing lung function, known as lipoid pneumonia. Because of these dangers, the medical community has condemned the use of mineral oil taken orally or as an ingredient in medications.

Discovering Arbonne

September 2013

A lady comes in to the salon for her appointment to have a gel polish on her nails.  As with all my clients we get talking and i ask her what she does, she works for the NHS but also runs her own business, she doesn't tell me what it is or even offer up much about it....so i ask if im allowed to know, she runs her own health and wellness business (ooooh tell me more) she radiates when telling me about it, her enthusiasm and positivity about the whole thing make me excited to learn more (i want what shes on im thinking) so basically she teaches people how to grow an income from re-directing money they are already spending on things like beauty products etc (too good to be true whats the catch?) instead of buying from the high street you start off by buying your own products from your own business, replacing all your old products with Arbonne (arbonising your home) you then teach family, friends and other to do the same, buying either through you at a discount or starting their own business to buy through themselves.

What a shame i've just invested in a new skincare range when i opened the salon less than a month ago.  Explaining Arbonne's green ethos about how their products are pure safe and beneficial, and dont contact any of the "nasties" that some other products do.  She tells me a little bit more about the products and im really keen to learn more.  She invites me to an opportunity meeting that night if i want to learn more, without a second thought i say i ll be there.

By the end of the meeting i know this is perfect for me, a health and wellness business that will run perfectly hand in hand with the salon where i can offer and educate people about whats in the products they are using, and also give people the chance to start their own business teaching others to do the same!!

I couldn't believe after being in the industry or this long i didnt even know what horrible things some skincare and cosmetics contained!!

Im in my first month with Arbonne and i have already been to several meetings and met some amazing people who have gone along way with this business, im using their products and feeling great inside and out.  Im going to the top with this and am happy to take with me anyone who wants to do the same.

If you want to learn more about the Arbonne opportunity or even just about what products are going to be good for your skin, i will be more than happy to discuss with you my experiences.

thanks for reading

Sian x

Me...

This is me and a short version of where i am today...

Sian Alexandra Avery (now Thompson), born July 1984.

I grew up with my mum, step dad and 3 younger sister. I grew up and went to a school in a little village called Hurworth, At the age of 15 i finished school and achieved 10 GCSE's A-C grade, i was elated, imagine what i could have done if id tried!!  I started my NVQ in beauty therapy at Darlington College in Sept 2000, then April 2001 aged 16 i found out i was pregnant with my son.  My family were less than thrilled and worried having a baby would ruin my chances for the future, un deterred by their lack of support in February 2002 i gave birth to my son.  I went back to college and finished my course.

March 2004 i met Craig, little did i know nearly 10 years later and id have married my rock and my best friend.  I gave birth to our daughter in June 2007 and my perfect little family was complete.

I  have been in the beauty industry for over 10 years, leaving college with an NVQ level 2 and 3 in beauty therapy, plus certificates in nail art, Indian head and nail enhancements.  Having 3 younger sisters in the house and a mum who wasn't exactly skilled in the hair styling department i had always loved playing with hair and make up.

At the age of 25 i decided i wanted to expand my skills and try hairdressing but after researching didn't think i was going to be able to afford to train at college, but a friend told me i may be able to get help at a different college as they got more funding off the government, so off i went to enroll on my level 1 hairdressing for FREE!! I then got my self a part time job at the local hair salon and was told i could do an apprenticeship through BL hairdressing college, so i could learn and be paid (a bonus when you have 2 kid and a house to pay for).  So a few years later and i have qualified with levels 1-3 in hairdressing and level 2 barbering.  I cant believe i didn't do it sooner! i love hairdressing and thrive off the passion i have for it.

So 2012 and after years of happily working in salons around the area i was given the opportunity to set up on my own small hair salon, with nothing to lose and the support of my husband i started my journey in the world of being self employed.

A year later and i was loving every minute of being my own boss.  I was building up a steady regular clientele and could fit my work around my family.  Only having such a small space to work from i felt i had no room to grow or expand.  A new opportunity was presented to me with the chance to offer both hair and beauty from bigger premises.

September 2013 i opened Sian Alexandra Hair and Beauty, at The Honest Lawyer Hotel, Croxdale.  it has been 3 weeks and i'm settling in well and couldn't be happier.  My regular clients have followed me and i am so grateful for their loyalty and support, you guys are the people who are helping me grow not only as a business but as a person, so thank you.

Every time i walk in to my new room it fills me with a sense of pride and positivity and it just feels right.  Who'd have thought that naive pregnant teenager who was so scared she couldn't look after her self let alone another little person, would at the age of 29 be married, living in my own house with 2 amazingly bright, polite, well mannered children, living the dream running my own business, doing a job that i love, no two days are ever the same and i get to meet great people, some of which have become great friends.

So there you are a little bit too much about me...another quality perfect for a hairdresser, talking far to much!!
Watch this space for the next chapter in my ever eventful life.....