The Clothing Chronicles June 7, 2007, #278 FashionForRealWomen.com =================================================== In This Issue: Message From Diana Feature Article: Hair Care RX ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >> MESSAGE FROM DIANA What an incredibly busy week! My new ebook, BEAUTY at ANY AGE has been flying out the door to virtual bookshelves all over the world, and the response has been tremendous. Here's what a couple of readers had to say: "'Match your hair color to your skin tone.' Duh! Such simple advice, but I must have missed that memo. No wonder I've always hated how my hair color looks in pictures! That photo on the bottom of page 23 [of the ebook] could have been me. Thanks so much for pointing out the apparently not-so-obvious." --Joyce Winter Davenport, IA "I bought an expensive all-natural makeup sponge a few months ago and started having breakouts a few weeks later. I never made a connection between the two until I read the section on makeup drawer maintenance in your new ebook. One good sniff of the sponge was all it took to realize that if it smelled weird, it was probably full of bacteria, and here I was, using it on my face. Yuck! No wonder my skin rebelled! It's back to the cheap disposables for me. Thanks so much for your advice." --Sarah Armstrong Las Vegas, NV You're welcome, ladies! Glad to help. Color choice and makeup drawer maintenance are two areas where it's easy to go wrong, so you're not alone in this. As the saying goes, "Once you know better, you do better." Speaking of doing better, I received so many "Out of the Office until June 11th" notices with my last email on Tuesday that I've decided to extend the special subscribers-only offer two more days, until midnight (EST), June 12th to allow those vacationers to check their emails and take part. Which means that if you've been meaning to order BEAUTY at ANY AGE but haven't gotten around to it, you only have a couple more days to grab those two extra bonuses, and only through this special link: http://www.fashionforrealwomen.com/beautyspecial.htm If you don't use this link and end up on the regular order page, the extra bonuses won't be in your download. Several subscribers can attest to this. So be sure to use the link and look for FIVE bonuses on the sales page to ensure you're in the right place. It will save you the hassle of contacting me. Again, here's that special link: http://www.fashionforrealwomen.com/beautyspecial.htm So what's on tap for today's article? Some simple hair care tips for extreme weather. Enjoy! Diana diana@fashionforrealwomen.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ How to Get Organized - NOW Are you organized? Are you totally on top of your work projects? Home management? Birthday lists? If not, "Get Organized Now" can help with checklists, advice, reminders, and more. From paying your bills to organizing stress-free holidays, "Get Organized Now" can set you on the path to a clutter-free, chaos-free life. See how: http://www.dianaprefers.com/books/getorganized.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >> FEATURE ARTICLE Hair Care RX Once you get into the middle of a new season, whether it's the heat of summer or the cold of winter, you may begin to notice some changes in your hair. It could become frizzy, dried out, or just plain limp, so knowing how to recognize and care for the changes can mean the difference between looking great and looking like you missed the mark. If you're suffering from serious "bad hair" this time of year, here are some quick and easy fixes you might consider: Change your regular shampoo and conditioner. Moisture-rich formulas are great for the coldest winter days, but they can really weigh your hair down in the heat and humidity of summer. Try a clarifying formula instead. Deep condition at least once a week. Cold air and forced heat in the winter and sun and swimming in the summer can make for brittle hair. Give your hair a break from blow drying by letting it air dry whenever possible. While that's not always feasible in cold weather, shoot for it whenever you can as temperatures go up. Wear your hair in different ways to avoid putting strain on your hair. Don't always put it in hot rollers or under a flat iron, for example, and don't always wear it in a pony tail or pinned up. Vary the styles and styling routines for healthier hair. Wear hats for protection, particularly if you color your hair and will be out in the sun (color fades in sunlight). You also want to protect your skin, scalp, and ears from sunburn. If your scalp gets itchy or your hair becomes frizzy and you know it's not because of dandruff, skip a day or two in between shampoos to allow your natural oils to work their back way into your hair. As I said before, the forced heat of winter and the daily swims in summer can really mess with the sebum (oil) levels on your body. In the summer, use a leave-in conditioner when you're at the pool or on the beach to help restore moisture that can be stripped by sun and water. Try a shorter, easy-to-maintain style, particularly if just can't stand all that hair on your neck in the heat of summer. Nothing says "sassy!" like short hair. If you swim a lot, take extra-special care with your hair, particularly if it's color treated. Chlorine can damage your hair, and even turn it green. Use an anti-chlorine shampoo and conditioner to help rid your hair of the chemicals. Stock your travel bag with different types of products so you're not caught short-handed once you get where you're going. The clarifying shampoo you use at your humid home near the coast will frizz you out in the dry Rocky Mountains, just as the moisturizing products you use at home in the Alps will have you looking soggy after a few days at the beach. Never assume anything; plan for everything. Just as you wear different types of clothes in different seasons, so too should you consider your hair's needs as the seasons change. Moisturize it when it's dry, clean it when it's oily, and protect it from sun all year round. With just a little planning and some TLC, you can have a great hair day whatever the weather brings. Need some more help in determining the best products and care routines for your hair type? Download a copy of BEAUTY at ANY AGE, http://www.fashionforrealwomen.com/beautyspecial.htm to see how easy getting great-looking hair can be. ************** Until next time, Diana Pemberton-Sikes diana@fashionforrealwomen.com FashionForRealWomen.com AccessoryMagic.com BusinessWearMagic.com OccasionMagic.com WardrobeMagic.com TheClothingChronicles.com ------------------------ Published by: Top Drawer Publications, LLC 256 S. College Ave. Newark, DE 19711 USA Copyright © 2007 by Diana Pemberton-Sikes All rights reserved. Want to get your wardrobe together in a flash? Try our best-selling ebook,  Wardrobe Magic Archives index   Terms of Use | Privacy Policy © 2007 Top Drawer Publications, LLC All rights reserved. 256 S. College Avenue • Newark, DE 19711 Phone/Fax 302-266-0156 • Email: sales@topdrawerpublications.com