New Year,New Look Here’s how…

By Shannon Rooney

The first of the year is the per fec t time to freshen your look and amp up your self-care. After all, you deser ve some primping and pampering. So, if you’re up for a fresh cut, a stand-out st yle, or just want to feel fabulous and star t off 2018 with a st ylish “bang!, ” we’ve got some great tips from local exper ts.

Get a Fab New ’Do

I t may seem counterintuitive, but if you’re look ing for a fresh new hairstyle this year, look to the past Think ‘70s and ‘80s, said Lexi Brewer, owner of NOVA Salon at For t Wayne Sola Salons “ Tex ture and bangs are mak ing their way back into style Shor ter styles like the bob and pixie cuts are in as well ”

Add tex ture with the help of produc ts like styling tex turizer, a paste that will “add definition and shine to your curls, ” said Brewer

Make Your Color Pop

“ This year is all about natural hair, ” said Ashley Hopper, owner of The H Society Salon at For t Wayne Sola Salons “From ashy brunettes to golden blondes and rich coppers, this year is about embracing and emphasizing natural hair.”

Add some face-framing highlights and contrast underneath from the bottom to make your color really pop Balayage is still going strong, said Hopper, but hair color is up-and-coming This is especially popular with the combination of blonde and brown recently showcased by celebrities on the red carpet. “Hybrids are more hand-painted color, with a combination of foils and weaves all at once, ” said Hopper. “ This allows the most customizable color fit just for your hair.”

Go Bold with Beauty

Teal liner is back! If you like bold makeup, now is your chance

Traditional coal, brown and gray are still standard for professionals, but women are embracing brighter colors even for ever yday looks

Test them out by mak ing one feature the focus of your look: go bold with your eyeliner and pair with a nude lipgloss. Or tr y a trendy tangerine lip stain paired with understated eye shadow in a neutral shade If the teal liner has your hear t, pair it with a barelythere neutral shadow and soft mauve at the eyebrow crease Blend well to avoid a harsh ‘80s look

Treat Yourself

Most impor tantly, take time for you Up your self-care regime to include some pampering, like a massage or aromatherapy session Amanda Tokos, multi-unit owner with Massage Envy said aromatherapy has been a popular choice for her clients

“ To enhance a massage session, I would recommend any of our six Rare Essence Aromatherapy Blends, which are incorporated into the massage session by infusing the essential oil with lotion at the time of the appointment; or [tr y] our sugar foot scrub ” While you’re treating yourself, add on an exfoliating hand or foot treatment or Massage Envy ’s Anti-Aging Eye Treatment Hot stone therapy is an often overlooked therapy in the coming spring months, said Tokos. Keep it in mind for some added relaxation.

When included in your regular regimen of exercise, plenty of water and good nutrition, a little pampering can go a long way toward mak ing you feel your best as a new you in the new year a

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