Saturday, February 14, 2009

Oprah and Thermage

Celebrity Beauty Secrets: Oprah and Thermage
How to Look Younger with a Procedure Called Thermage

Recently Oprah the queen of the popular television and marketing world had a whole show on cosmesis and anti aging. This series was one of the most viewed last year. The treatment that was most commonly associated with celebrities was Thermage. While no one actually came out and said it outright, there were a lot of hints that this treatment is the Holy Grail when it comes to the erasement of wrinkles and fine lines. Another celebrity beauty secret for anti-aging. Celebrities love it. So what is Thermage and how does it work?

Thermage is an FDA approved cosmetic procedure which can be used to tighten the skin, erase wrinkles and reduce signs of aging. It is often known as the “non surgical” face lift. Word has it that many celebrities are getting Thermage done because it simply produces results.

Thermage essentially uses a very small device that emits radiofrequency waves; the waves penetrate the skin and induce remodeling of the deeper layers. The collagen starts to tighten, the elastin regains its tone- this results in a skin which looks young, firm, rejuvenated and beautiful. There is little downtime after the procedure.

The reason Thermage is widely advocated is because it is fast, has little downtime, has minimal side effects and produces a desirable aesthetic result. Individuals who have had Thermage claim that the treatment has almost no side effects, except for mild redness and bruising. The treatment is relatively painless, there are no needles and the procedure takes less than 45 minutes to complete.

The results of Thermage are not immediate; most people begin to see improvements in their skin in a few weeks but the peak benefit occur around 8 -12 weeks. Thermage is not a permanent cure for the aged skin but physicians who perform it claim that the results may last a year or more. Most people will require touch ups to maintain the cosmetic benefit.

One of the biggest advantages for this non surgical face lift is the cost. It is very affordable. The average cost of Thermage ranges from $800-$1,500. Compared to the traditional surgical face lift which costs anywhere from $15,000-$20,000, Thermage is considered a bargain.

Unfortunately Thermage is not covered by any medical insurance plan as it is considered to be a cosmetic procedure. In the end, it all comes to money. Holly celebrities have the cash. For us, the mere mortals in the universe, it is a question of paying the rent or looking beautiful. Of course, if you can afford it, this celebrity beauty secret is one well worth investigating.

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Hairstyles of Jennifer Aniston

Celebrity Beauty Secrets:  Jennifer AnistonOne of the most well kept secrets among all of celebrity beauty secrets is how to achieve the different hairstyles of Jennifer Aniston. The hysteria about her different hairstyles is yet to die down. In fact she has become synonymous with hairstyles these days. Whether it is the styling or the hair color that she uses, she continues to rule when it comes to setting hairstyle trends around the world.

If you are someone who counts yourself among the millions of women worldwide who are headed to salons with Jennifer Aniston’s picture in hand, then there is some good news waiting for you. Almost any of you can get a hairstyle like that of Jennifer Aniston, provided you are willing to put in a little bit of effort.

The first aspect that you need to look at is the hair color. Jennifer Aniston originally had brunette hair which she later on changed with golden highlights. Her just-off-the beach look soon took off and became a rage in next to no time. If you are someone whose natural hair color is anywhere near being blond, then you too can have beach blond streaks. Just in case you have darker hair, you will need to first of all lighten the base to shade of golden brown and then go in for the golden highlights.

Contrary to popular perception it does not take a huge amount of time for attempting a makeover, particularly when it comes to hairstyling. You just need to make sure that you have a styling iron and a blow drier ready with you. You should also take care to use a good conditioner, shampoo and hairstyling gel.

You will first of all need to wash your hair with the shampoo and towel - dry your hair well. You can then apply the conditioner and leave it for some time, since this will help in straightening the hair, along with making them soft. You can then styling iron to gently straighten your hair. Alternately you can use the blow drier along with a rounded comb to create curls too. Jennifer Aniston is fortunate to have naturally curly hair that helps her change hairstyles with ease including the famous one with loose waves.

So, the next time around, whatever may be the occasion, whether it is a high school prom or a wedding, you can be the central attraction of all eyes in the room with a Jennifer Aniston hairstyle. You will just need to use your imagination and put in a bit of effort to create one. Remember celebrity beauty is something that almost anyone can aim for and achieve.