Sexy Skin, Holistic Health and Anti-Aging Through Antioxidants

Free radicals are the reckless saboteurs of the microscopic world. These unstable molecules try to breakdown our body’s cells by stealing electrons, starting a chain reaction of oxidation that results in premature aging, inflammation, and disease. Read More >

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Top 5 Back to School Hair Hacks

Ok so it’s only mid-August and there’s still lots of summer left, but as much as we hate to say it back to school is just around the corner. Before you cringe in denial hear us out… preparing ahead of time for your return to higher learning is a great way to make a smooth transition back into classes, deadlines and hectic schedules. This applies to all you moms out there too! Getting the little ones back to school can be a handful for sure.

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Understand The Protective Power of Antioxidants

To improve your skin health, healthier digestion is a necessary step. Our overall wellness is very complex and there is no panacea or magic bullet to fix any one problem quickly. It takes a introduction of changes, mindset shifts, new education and implementation to bring better balance to our deeply interconnected systems within the body.

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Redken Colour Trends 2017

A new year means more than new hair styles and trends. Colours are always changing, adapting, and growing with the trim trends that define each year. Take a minute to learn what colour can do for your style! With a suite of Redken Colour products, Plan B is ready to match any colour inspiration you’re after. With that said, let’s take a look at the colours of 2017!
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The Dreads are Gone and I’m Still Here

I can’t even count how many times I have written and deleted this blog post. My desire to share the enormity of this experience with you all has kept me repeatedly trying. I can’t seem to find the words to express how the removal of almost a decade of memories and the crown of dreads that had become one of my defining features as a human has deeply impacted me. Then it occurred to me. It’s only enormous to me. The huge importance I had put on my hair was actually not important to anyone else at all. The hair is gone, and yes, there were tears. Maybe more than just a few, but… I am still Nikki. Read More >

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7 secrets to healthy hair

As top stylists & barbers in Kelowna we are often asked by our clients what they can do to get healthier hair at home. Some of you are guilty of mistreating your tresses; heat damage, using cheap crappy products that dry out or build up on the hair, or just general neglect. Who doesn’t want a head full of luscious healthy hair? If you’re dying of hair envy and looking for ways to get Rapunzel-esque tresses here are a few tips to help you meet your #hairgoals.

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The Benefits of Kinesiology

Kinesiology is the scientific study of movement. The word comes from the Greek, -kinein, which means ‘to move’ and -logia, ‘study’. Kinesiologists are movement specialists offering a wide variety of assessments and services to assist with both injury and illness prevention as well as injury management. Read more >

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L’Incroyable Blowdry: 1 Cut, 3 Ways

One of the strongest hair trends maintaining momentum is the Lob, a long bob in fact. The misconception is that you cannot style as easily as long hair. Anything that you can do with long hair you can do with a Lob. The secret is to know what tools and which products to use to achieve the look you desire. Read more...

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What is Visual Hygiene? | Kelowna Optometrist Explains

In my experience, use of the term “visual hygiene” in the exam room tends to be met with a certain degree of confusion. Invoking images of a thorough scrub and rinse for the eyeballs, it probably wasn’t the best way for us as Optometrists to have termed such a critical concept to discuss with our patients. At its core, visual hygiene is about ensuring that the visual system is allowed to operate in the most optimal and comfortable conditions possible – which does however invoke the parallels with cleanliness and hygiene intended by the phrase.

Source: Okanagan Vision Therapy

5 Hair colours to try in 2017

The new year is always a great opportunity for a fresh start, so why not kick things off with a fresh new hair colour? Plan B has a list of their 5 colours to try this year!
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Exfoliate and Radiate: Natural Ways to Enhance Your Glow

The Centre of Wellness has posted a great article in their Beauty Training Online site on how to make DIY Exfoliation Remedies from Your Kitchen.

Source: Centre of Wellness