My advice to clients before we even get into apparel is to start with maintaining good health and hygiene.

I can preach about exercising and eating right, it is up to you to take care of the inside.

But your skin, hair and nails are visible to everyone and constantly need grooming no matter who you are.

It is important to fit into your schedule routing visits to the hair salon, esthetician and manicurist.

Hair salon to address the obvious ….your hair.

From cut to color, both need to be routinely addressed. How often is dependant upon your needs and can be determined by your hair stylist.

Visits to your esthetician should cover:

Eyebrows

Lip waxing

Nostril area

Facials

Body Waxing

If you cant afford to visit the esthetician on a regular basis then I suggest you go once and pay close attention.

You should be able to maintain your facial area yourself if necessary.

Everyone needs to have a tweezer man tweezer and tiny scissors close at hand.

In my opinion waxing your upper lip is crucial for creating a clean palate for makeup. Even if you have the slightest peach fuzz, toping it with makeup can cause odd coloration and take away from the rest of your face.

There are many over the counter easy to use waxes for your lip.

Nostril areas I feel are most neglected by both men AND women. Any hint of hair it that area can be distracting and if not noticed by you, definitely noticed by others.

Body waxing is a personal choice. But I find it the easiest way to get rid of unwanted hair anywhere on the body.

Facials can also be done at home when needed. There are many home products in stores that will substitute the real thing and should be used as often as your esthetician recommends.

Please note that every persons skin types are different and should consult a professional before moving onto any home maintenance care.

Manicures/pedicures for both men and women are an absolute must. Keeping your nails from your head to your toes neat and clean reflect in my opinion, someone’s importance of health.

People wonder why celebrities always appear to look flawless when running to get their coffee with no make-up on….no they aren’t born that way…they work very hard at it.

Give it a try and you’ll notice a difference too.

An empty canvas is always the best to begin with when painting any masterpiece.