Get your Feet Ready for Summer

Posted on May 17, 2012 by admin

Our feet often get forgotten about when the summer season approaches. It’s only when we slip on our sandals for the first time, that we realise we should have taken more notice and care to our tootsies!

Here are some tips to get your feet ready for the sandal season:

Daily Hygiene

Clean your toenails. We tend to ignore the dirt that builds up under our nails over the winter as we are always wearing socks. However, fungus can work its way under the nail bed giving you nail fungus – yuck! You can keep the toenails clean by soaking them in warm water and washing them with a nice soap, before drying them carefully especially between the toes.

When cleaning under the toenail, use a clean pointed cuticle stick to gently work out the dirt.

Keep them Trim

To avoid ingrown toenails, cut your toenails straight across rather than a curved shape, but if you do prefer curved nails use a nail file to smoothen the ridges. Be careful not to cut them too short that you end up hurting yourself.

Moisturise

After washing, moisturise your feet with cream or lotion to soothe the feet – it’s also a perfect time to give them a massage, especially after a long day. Once a week, you could exfoliate the feet to get rid of the dead skin and also use a foot file on the hard skin, but be careful not to overdo it.

Pedicures

You could treat your feet to a perfect pedicure. At Jill Zander we can pamper your feet with our wonderful Nailtiques pedicure. The unique revolutionary formula from Nailtiques has been proven to develop strong, healthy and damage resistant nails. Choose from one of the following fantastic pedicures:

• Nailtiques Standard Pedicure – Includes tidying the cuticles, filing, a foot massage and a paint.
• Nailtiques Deluxe Thermal Pedicure – Includes an intense moisturising mask with heated booties for extra moisture penetration.
• Paraffin Wax for Feet – Is a luxurious way of intensely moisturising the feet, making them feel hydrated, soothed and looking fabulous!

Give your feet the treat they deserve!

To book a free consultation or for more information, email Jill Zander info@jillzander.co.uk or call us now on 01372 471448.

Is there a Painless Alternative to Waxing?

Posted on May 14, 2012 by admin

Question*

I really hate waxing. I find it so painful and shaving gives me the most dreadful ingrown hairs. What is more, depilatory creams are downright messy.

I have heard of laser hair removal but I’m nervous that this may prove too painful.

Nikki, Bookham

Answer

Any medical laser procedure can be a bit intimidating, but now at last there is a new gold standard laser for hair removal, the Soprano XL Laser Hair Removal System, which is guaranteed to be painless. Laser and light energy is applied in a continuous smooth motion, as opposed to a series of sharp shots with traditional lasers and IPL. The sensation experienced is likened to a “hot stone massage”.

Nikki, you would need between four and six treatments at roughly six-week intervals, and considering the discomfort and problems associated with waxing and other means of epilation, this is a worthwhile investment in both time and money.

The treatments are quick and safe, and there is no down time or recovery time. You can also return to normal activities immediately, and the added bonus is that it is safe for all skin types including tanned skin.

Warm regards,

Jill Zander

For answers to your own concerns email your questions to jill@jillzander.co.uk or call 01372 888268 to book a free consultation.

*Extract from Jill’s Secrets

Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup Collection: Perfect Make Up for a Perfect Look

Posted on May 9, 2012 by admin

Sometimes it can be difficult to find the right makeup which leaves your face looking flawless. We all have different skin types whether it is oily, dry, sensitive to the sun or susceptible to skin irritations. This can make it difficult for us to find a makeup range that meets all these needs.

At Jill Zander we provide products and treatments which are complementary to a variety of people. This includes the Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup collection which is recommended by plastic surgeons, dermatologists and skin care professionals.

What Makes It Flawless?

This makeup has mineral in its name because it contains micronized concentrated mineral bases. A combination of foundation, powder, concealer and sunscreen are all within one product which works to cover almost any skin discoloration.

The great thing about this makeup is that just a little bit goes a long way. You won’t need to worry about using a lot to get that ideal complexion and regularly spending money to replenish your stock.

Makeup with a Benefit

The Jane Iredale range takes care of your looks and your skin as it contains SPF 17 & 20; it is oil free, anti-inflammatory with no aggravation and has minimum allergy risk. Not only that but no animal testing is used. The full range includes eye shadow, eyeliner, mascara, blusher, lip liner and gloss, all in a variety of colours for daytime and night time looks.

Expert Makeup Sessions Available

For any occasions coming up you can have Jill Zander arrange an expert makeup session which will give you guaranteed flawlessness. Using the Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup, you can get a variety of treatments done such as Cleanse and Make Up, Eyebrow and Lash tinting and Eyebrow shaping.

For those very special occasions, like a wedding, we even provide Bridal Make up so you will be a picture of perfection on your big day.