Beauty notes from the studio
Advice from our stylists, estheticians and nail technician on hair, skin, lashes, brows and nails.
SkinCan you combine IPL and Sylfirm X RF microneedling?
IPL and Sylfirm X RF microneedling can be combined as a staggered plan rather than in one visit. At Struktur Studio, IPL comes first to target sun spots and redness at the surface, and the RF microneedling follows three weeks later, working deeper to help skin look firmer and smoother.
SkinCan IPL help with skin changes during menopause?
IPL, or intense pulsed light, is designed to help address pigment and redness in the skin, and clients ask about it around menopause, when hormonal changes can affect skin tone and texture. At Struktur Studio, Ute and Jo-Ann offer IPL, with a free test patch before your first treatment.
BodyWhat are the benefits of cryoslimming?
Cryoslimming is a non-invasive cold treatment designed to contour and tone a targeted area, such as the waist or arms, and to help skin look firmer and smoother, with no downtime. Results vary by person, so at Struktur Studio in Calgary, Ute talks through your goals at a consultation before you book a series.
SkinWhat does a professional facial do that home skincare can't?
A professional facial cleanses more deeply than a home skincare routine can, lifting away the dead skin cells, excess oil and impurities that clog pores and helping restore moisture. At Struktur Studio in Calgary, skincare specialist Ute tailors each facial to your skin, and the signature deep pore cleansing facial runs two hours.
HairWhat does hair Botox do for your hair?
Hair Botox is a conditioning treatment for the hair itself, not an injectable, designed to smooth the cuticle and replenish damaged hair, which can help tame frizz, add shine and make styling easier. Hair Botox results can last several weeks to a few months, depending on hair type and aftercare.
HairHow do you take care of hair extensions?
To care for hair extensions, brush from the ends up with a soft-bristled brush, wash with a sulphate-free shampoo, avoid hot water, and sleep with your hair in a loose braid on a silk or satin pillowcase. Plan a stylist touch-up every six to eight weeks.
Lashes & browsHow do you clean eyelash extensions?
To clean eyelash extensions, mix a quarter teaspoon of baby shampoo into a cup of warm water, foam it with a soft brush, cleanse each eye for about 30 seconds and pat dry. Cleaning two to three times a week helps the lash glue keep its bond to your natural lashes.
SkinHow can I slow collagen loss in my skin as I age?
To help slow collagen loss in your skin, cut back on refined sugars and carbs, eat whole foods such as carrots, berries and oranges, add resistance training, and fit in a workout or run for ten to thirty minutes a day. Collagen, the protein that helps keep skin firm and supple, decreases with age.
SkinWhat does a HIFU treatment feel like?
A HIFU (high-intensity focused ultrasound) treatment can leave the face feeling at first like it has had a workout, because the ultrasound heat is sent to the deeper layers under the skin. That is how a laser technician described the feeling after having HIFU on the face, writing in Struktur Studio's journal in 2019.
SkinWhy should you get regular facials?
Regular facials can help keep pores clear and skin smooth, and the extractions in a cleansing facial are best left to a professional to reduce the risk of scarring. At Struktur Studio, the signature deep pore cleansing facial is a two-hour appointment at $128 before GST.
Lashes & browsHow do eyelash extensions work?
Eyelash extensions are single lashes, usually synthetic or silk, applied one to each natural lash, and each generally stays on until that natural lash sheds. A fill every 3 to 4 weeks keeps the look full, and at Struktur Studio lash extensions are applied by Ute, who has done lashes since 2014.
HairWhat should I look for in a hair salon?
When choosing a hair salon, look for ten things: location, free parking, professional service, online booking, related services, a clean space, trained stylists, accessibility, recycling and pride in the work. Struktur Studio in Calgary opened in 2008, and stylist Sabine, there since day one, has 40 years behind the chair.
NailsWhat does a pedicure do for your feet?
A pedicure does more than polish: alongside care and maintenance of the toenails, it includes sloughing off dead skin and general foot care. At Struktur Studio in Calgary, pedicures are done in a private room by Soo, a nail technician with more than forty years in the industry.
Lashes & browsWhy do people get semi-permanent eyebrows?
People get semi-permanent eyebrows, a form of cosmetic tattooing, to save time on daily makeup, to have natural-looking brows that hold up through swimming and exercise, or to recreate the look of brows after hair loss. At Struktur Studio in Calgary, Ute's brow microblading is $299, including the follow-up perfecting session.
HairWhere did the hair salon come from?
Salons began in 16th-century Italy as gatherings in someone's home for conversation, poetry, food and wine, and spread to France through the 17th and 18th centuries. The hair salon came later, pioneered by Canadian-American entrepreneur Martha Matilda Harper, who built an international network of franchised hair salons centred on healthy hair care.
Lashes & browsWhat should I know before microblading, lash extensions or a pedicure?
Before microblading or eyelash extensions, it helps to know the upkeep: plan on a touch-up every 1 to 3 years to maintain microbladed brows, and lash extensions usually last 3 to 4 weeks before a fill. A pedicure includes removing dead skin and general foot care, not only the toenails.
SkinWhat treatments can help tighten the face and neck without surgery?
Treatments that can help firm and tighten the face and neck without surgery include IPL and micro-needling, which are designed to encourage the skin's own collagen, and cryotherapy, which uses controlled cold. At Struktur Studio in Calgary, Ute, a certified laser technician, offers a free 30-minute consultation to see which suits your skin.
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