Oil Is Your Friend

For a long time, we thought that putting oil on our faces was a beauty no-no. While certain oils are bad for the skin, like certain oils are bad to eat, there are others that have massive benefits. Examples of good oils are argan oil, avocado oil, jojoba oil, lavender oil, and coconut oil. And these oils don’t only make your skin glow. They’re full of vitamins and minerals and can treat a range of common problems, from general dry skin and eczema to acne prone skin and fine lines.

Put a Mask on It

Face masks are a classic staple when it comes to pampering yourself. There’s no reason why you should reserve masks for Sundays or a special trip to the spa. Sure, there are plenty of face masks on the market, but there are TONS of face masks you can make right in your own kitchen! For that “lit from within” look, try making masks from strawberries, oatmeal, cucumbers, avocados, bananas, yogurt, and oranges. If you’re not into DIY-ing, stop by our student salon and spa where one of our talented students can treat you to a relaxing facial under the supervision of licensed professionals.

Stop and Smell the Roses

Rose-infused products are all the rage in the skin care world because of the natural benefits of rose petals. Rose water has anti-inflammatory properties that leave your skin refreshed and hydrated. It also tones your skin and helps maintain its pH balance. When you feel tired in the middle of the day, spritz some rose water on your face for an instant refresh. Circling back to those trusty oils, rosehip oil can lighten scars and blemishes, tighten pores, reduce dark circles, and even out your skin tone. This makes for more glowing, youthful, and supple skin.

Relax and Enjoy that Avocado Toast

Avocados are trendy for a good reason. This tasty, green superfood is your skin’s best friend. Avocados are rich in nutrients like A, B, C, and E vitamins and minerals like potassium, calcium, and phosphorus. Studies have shown that eating avocados is linked to various skin benefits. These include increased moisture levels, wrinkle reduction, UV protection, acne prevention, psoriasis treatment and more.

Try Some Supplements

Why not add an extra boost of nutrition to your morning routine? Taking daily supplements is a great way to improve the health and quality of your skin. Fish oil has omega-3 fatty acids that help with collagen production and fill in fine lines, reduce rosacea and eczema, and regulate moisture balance for healthy, glowing skin. When ingested, Vitamin A reduces sebum production and maintains skin’s protective tissue. It’s also useful for acne, psoriasis, and eczema. We all know that Vitamin C fights off the common cold. Its antioxidants are also great for your skin. Vitamin C supplements protect your skin from free radicals, build collagen, support cell strength, and fight against dullness.

Like learning about skin care and all things beauty? Check out our esthetics program! You can also read some of our other blog posts:

Read: “Treat Yourself: Spa Day Suggestions”

Read: “Anti-Aging Tips for Moms of Every Age”

Read: “Summer Skin Tips for Sun-Starved Northwesterners”

For important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended this program click for our Clackamas report.

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Are you ready for a completely new look? Getting that unique hair color you’ve been thinking about is a perfect way to do this. At Phagan’s student salon you can get that color to take your look to the next level.

If you’re looking to make styling your hair easier and quicker, a relaxer may be the way to go. Relaxers take naturally curly hair and make it straight. If you have a hard time dealing with the frizz everyday, come on in and give this a try!

The perfect nail designs can be the finishing touch to your beautiful look! Visit us to get the royal treatment and walk out with nails that you won’t be able to take your eyes off.

If you’ve never had a facial before, it’s a must! You can get a soothing massage and give your skin the treatment it deserves. People will probably start asking you how you got your “glow” once you give it a try.

Whether it’s for a special event or another day in the life, you can get your makeup done by a passionate artist. You’ll be amazed by the stunning results.

Don’t forget to eliminate unwanted hair during your next spa day. It’s a key part in getting the soft, smooth, buttery skin you want.

Double Your Money!

For the month of December you can double your money with a gift card. Buy a $50.00 gift card for $25.00 or a $100.00 gift card for $50.00! Get one for yourself and for the special someone who will love it. Once you’re ready to use it, schedule an appointment and treat yourself.

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Esthetics is another segment of the beauty industry that you can choose to specialize in. Most beauty schools that have cosmetology programs also offer esthetics programs. You may have some knowledge of what esthetics is, but in case you need a reminder, here is a complete explanation of esthetics and why it’s a great career choice.

Esthetics is All About the Skin

Where cosmetology has a lot of focus on hair, esthetics is almost entirely focused on the skin. The job of an esthetician is important because treating your skin well can make you feel and look beautiful. Helping you achieve that special glow is basically the job description of an esthetician. A certified esthetician knows all the tricks to make your skin clear and radiant.

You’re probably wondering what some of those tricks are, right? Here’s a few services that you can get from a certified esthetician.

• Facials – Ever had a facial to help clear up your skin? If you haven’t tried it yet, you should. There is a wide variety of facials that you can get to help with different things. From cleansing to moisturizing and everything in between, there’s a facial for that! Estheticians can even be trained to analyze your skin and match you with a facial that will help you the most.
• Waxing – Estheticians can also be experts at removing unwanted hair. Eyebrows, arms, and legs; estheticians wax it all.
• Microdermabrasion – A microdermabrasion treatment is used to treat damaged skin. It can be used to help with scarring, skin discoloration, or sun damage. It’s a unique process that removes old, dead, or damaged skin cells to unveil a new beautiful layer. The effects of this kind of treatment are amazing!
• Makeup – Yep. Makeup is another specialty of certified estheticians. If you love doing makeup, esthetics might be a good fit for you. You can also learn a lot more about makeup artistry in an esthetics program than you can from watching videos online. You can learn details as specific as what types of makeup to use with certain skin types.

These are only a few examples of things that certified estheticians can learn and do. You can see the full range of esthetics and skin care services in one of Phagan’s salons. Schedule an appointment to see estheticians at work.

Where do Estheticians Work?

Usually when people are considering beauty industry career possibilities, they want to know the types of places that they will be qualified to work. The great news is that there is lots of fun places that an esthetician can work.

• You can search for a job in a salon or spa.
• As a certified esthetician, you could start your own skincare business.
• Many hotels and resorts have spas where guests can go to get esthetic services like facials and waxing.
• If you want to work in the education side of esthetics, you can get your instructor license and teach others.
• Skincare product companies hire estheticians to educate salon staff and other professionals about their products.
• You could become a freelance makeup artist for weddings and photoshoots.

These are only a few examples of careers that certified estheticians can pursue but there are many, many more options.

What’s the Difference Between Esthetics and Cosmetology

In our full cosmetology program, you can learn everything that we teach in the esthetics program and more. Cosmetology encompasses all of esthetics in addition to hair design and nails. The big difference is that it takes 2,300 hours to become a certified cosmetologist while it only takes 600 hours to become a certified esthetician. So, if you don’t care to learn about hair and nails, you can build a career in esthetics much faster!

Ready to Get Started?

Are you excited to learn more about esthetics and to start building a new career? Contact us today! We can answer your questions about what it takes to become a certified esthetician and walk you through our enrollment process. We can’t wait to help you start your journey to an exciting new career.

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Use Sunscreen: Use plenty of sunscreen while you’re soaking up rays. Look for ones that are labelled “broad spectrum” – effective against both UVB (skin-burning) and UVA (skin-aging) rays – and are SPF rated 30 or above. Also look for water-resistant varieties. Apply regularly. Finally, the FDA is recommending that you not use spray sunscreens on children, at least until the administration can determine whether it’s harmful.

Exfoliate: A good facial can remove dead skin cells and keep your face looking healthy. Consider Phagans Microdermabrasion Facial ($30) as an easy way to rejuvenate dry skin and open up pores. Then find a good over-the-counter salt or sugar scrub for your body. Finally, a good pedicure ($18 at Phagans) will keep those feet looking fine for sandal weather.

Moisturize: You need to drink more water during the summer and so does your skin. Mousturizers will soften and tone your skin. Choose water-based ones over oil-based and ask your Phagans Aesthetician for recommendations for your skin type.

Eat Right: Yep, a good diet can be another great way to keep your skin and your body healthy during the summer. Cooked tomatoes are rich in vitamin C and lycopene, an antioxidant that fights the effects of UV rays. Berries, grapes, and beets contain antioxidants, too.  If you’re interested in food for skin care, check out these 30 skin-healthy foods.

During the month of July, save $5 on facials at Phagans School of Hair Design. Call our Clackamas at 833-840-9039 to schedule your appointment today.

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1. Clean, clean, clean: Whether you’re diligent about your nighttime routine of makeup removal, cleansing, toning, and moisturizing or you’re simply slapping your face with cold water and Ivory soap, getting a facial can help your skin reach a new level of clean. With a variety of facials to choose from, you can select the one that is right for your skin type and will offer the optimum in a deep-pore clean.

2. Soothing: Day-to-day life is taking a toll on your skin. Environmental agents, whether manmade like smog or natural like pollen, can leave your skin feeling irritated and raw. The right type of facial will leave you feeling clean and comfortable, giving your skin the smooth, soft feeling you love.

3. Youthful: Most high quality facials will help you shed the outer layer of your skin that is old and dead. Sloughing off these excess skin cells and the waste and oil that can clog pores reveals new, younger-looking skin and stimulates regeneration, giving you a more youthful appearance.

4. Restorative: A quality facial can help your skin improve itself by increasing the cells’ metabolic rate and increasing the oxygen content in the skin. By helping your skin become healthier, you can restore a more youthful glow.

5. Relaxing: Just lie back and relax in dim light and a soft robe. Ahhhh. For the next hour you’re going to be pampered with a facial massage, hand massage, moisturizers, and more as soothing music plays in the background. In the land of chimps and apes, the best you can get is some nit picking and grooming on a tree branch. As spa-going humans, we’ve got it sooooo much better.

So indulge yourself with a facial with us! Schedule an appointment with Phagans’ School of Hair Design and choose a package that works for you.

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As you revel in all the luxuries of fall, don’t forget to pamper your skin, too. Falling leaves should signal to everyone that it is time to rejuvenate your skin and repair all the damage you’ve done during the previous months by scheduling a facial. According to Discovery fit & health, “If you are going to [have a facial] only once a year, the best time just might be autumn.” Let’s look at why fall is the best time to schedule a facial.

Pores: Throughout the summer, sunscreens, dust and dirt can clog your pores, leaving your skin dull and dreary looking. Those clogged pores can ultimately lead to breakouts that don’t look good any time of year.

Dead skin: Facials can remove the layer of dead skin cells that mask your skin’s natural beauty. Remember that tan you worked so hard to get this summer? Those darkened skin cells are actually dead cells that need to be sloughed off to make way for the fresh, new skin beneath. A facial is a great way to uncover this new you.

Moisture: A great facial will not only remove the old layer of skin, but will also go deep to moisturize the younger skin below, preparing it for the cold winter days outside and drying winter heat inside that is just around the corner. A restorative facial will leave you looking dewy as you head into the holidays.

Repair: A facial is a great way repair damage done to your skin all summer long. Even when the weather is not as warm as you’d prefer like it was this summer in Portland, most people still spend more time outdoors during the summer months. Skin damage from sun, wind, and air pollution can all begin to be reversed with a good facial.

If you’re convinced that now is the time for your next facial, Phagans has a deal for you. Through the month of November, you can save $10 on a Repechage Four-Layer Facial, the facial that Cosmopolitan UK calls “the best facial of the Century.”

For just $30, your skin will be rescued one layer at a time:

Layer 1 – A concentrate of freshly harvested seaweed softens lines, adds moisture and helps rebalance and tone skin tissues.

Layer 2 – Facial massage with hydrating cream helps with skin elasticity and blood flow.

Layer 3 – A seaweed mask cools, soothes, and hydrates while clarifying skin.

Layer 4 – Mineral mask warms, activating the seaweedy goodness of the previous layers.

Call Phagans today at 833-840-9039 to schedule your Repechage Four-Layer Facial and you’ll be looking your best for the holidays.

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