Help! I'm Losing My Hair!

Did you know that everyone loses between 40 and 100 strands of hair each day?  And although that seems like a lot, it's not, considering that the average head has about 100,000 individual strands of hair.  As we age, we began to lose hair; however, hair may also thin prematurely due to genetics, nutritional deficiency, drugs, emotional trauma and other physiological changes.

If you are a female, you may want to ask yourself the following questions to determine if seeking professional help for your hair loss is necessary:

1. When I part my hair in the middle of my scalp and look at the width of the part, does my part show more scalp than normal?  (Generally, a part should appear very narrow.)
2. Has the diameter of my ponytail become smaller over the years (if applicable)?  (A smaller diameter is one of the signs of androgenetic alopecia http://www.dermatology.org/hairinfo/02.html, a combination of heredity, hormones and age that causes progressive shrinking or miniaturization of certain scalp follicles.)
3. Are there many hairs left on the brush after brushing once or many hairs in the shower drain after shampooing?  (You can also check for excessive shedding by simply running your hand through your hair.  In general, anyone who has unusual, excessive shedding should see a doctor.)

If you are a male, have you notice a bald spot progressively increasing over the years?  Do you have frontal balding, such as  a receding hairline?

Lily's Beauty Oasis has research the market for products developed to treat androgenetic alopecia, and has determined that INTRA FORCE by REDKEN http://redken.com , an FDA-approved product, is one of the best products on the market currently developed to regrow hair or prevent hair loss.  REDKEN has even promised a money-back guarantee if you are not completely satisfied with the use of the INTRA FORCE SYSTEM.

The INTRA FORCE SYSTEM offers a complete line for natural thinning and colored-treated hair, including a Shampoo, Toner and Scalp Treatment.  The INTRA FORCE SYSTEM can only be performed by a professional cosmetologist, who will recommend at-home treatments after your initial and weekly treatments, including styling products.

Please call Lillie Jones, Professional Cosmetologist, today at 404.947.4709 and schedule your initial onlinw consultation.  There is a solution for thinning hair.

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Know Your Body Proportions In Order To Achieve Your Best Look

Most celebrities hire personal stylists to dress them---from their makeup down to their shoes, their "look" is chosen for them.  Personal stylists are professionally trained, as well as have a natural ability to look at the latest trends and recommend complimentary colors, clothing, hairstyles, makeup, etc. in order for their clients to project a certain image.  Professionally trained cosmetologists or stylists can also assist you in developing your total image by carefully analyzing and consulting with you.  It all begins with an understanding of proportion.

When we visit a salon, it is important that an initial consultation is made prior to deciding to cut, color, style or apply makeup.  Contrary to what some may think---every haircut and every hairstyle should not be worn by all.  When choosing a hairstyle, it is important to keep proportions in mind.  But what is proportion and why is it so important?

Proportion is first of all 'a part considered in relation to the whole' or 'harmony.'  In other words, your look should 'flow.'  Your stylist should always take into consideration your body shape when suggesting a new hairstyle.  Tall and lanky?  Choose a style that has volume, with the hair touching the shoulders.  Are you between 5'5" to 5'9"?  Then you are considered average and can wear almost anything.  However, if you are short and sturdy, avoid wearing styles that touch the shoulders or have a lot of overall volume because it will only make you appear shorter.

Just as it is important to consider your body shape, you must consider all of your individual features separately when choosing a new look.  So before you decide to cut or color your hair or wear the latest celebrity look, schedule a consultation with your stylist.

Enjoy a Relaxing Specialty Facial Today

There are many benefits from receiving a professional facial service.  It's relaxing, soothing, stimulating and can enhance your mental health.  Properly given, a facial service is truly an enjoyable experience, and is one of our most requested services.


Perhaps you suffer with oily skin, blackheads or whiteheads or overly dry skin---weekly facial services, along with at-home care recommendations can help.  While, we do not treat skin diseases, we do provide basic skin care services.


Before providing skin care services, an initial consultation is required.  Consultations allow us to build a rapport, as well as develop a relationship with our clients.  It is important to gather such information as medical history, including known allergies; past skin problems; and if any medical conditions are known, such as high blood pressure, heart problems, diabetes, pregnancy, pacemaker or metal implants and medication. 


Diet plays an important part in the skin's appearance.  If you are dieting, taking supplemental vitamins, exercising regularly, eating a well-balanced meal and drinking the recommended daily consumption of water, it will be reflected in the skin's appearance. Knowing if a client wears makeup, including reactions from skin care products are also important to know before providing facial services.


We maintain a complete skin care record and evaluation for each of our clients.  We ensure that our work area, products, implements and equipment are clean and in proper order prior to every facial.  Therefore, you can rest assured that when you schedule a facial service with us, you will be properly pampered and served.


Why not contact us today and schedule a customize facial service.  Your skin will thank you for it.

Help---Why Won't My Hair Behave?!

One of the questions asked most frequently by our clients is, "If all hair is made up primarily of protein, then why is everyone's hair so different?" And, "Why does a shampoo that works well on one person's hair and not work well on mine?"

The answer is very simple.  There are three contributing factors that affect the behavior of hair:

1. Heredity.  That's right---we all inherit certain genes from our parents, which determine many things about how our hair behaves, such as color, shape and diameter.
2. Environment.  Where we live plays a big part in how our hair behaves.  If we live in a rainy or humid environment, our hair will absorb moisture from the air and our hair will be either limp or frizzy.  If we live in a climate where it is windy and dry, then our hair will tend to be dry and require more moisture.  Both of these weather conditions can cause our hair to require products that remove excess moisture or add moisture.
3. Products and Appliances.  What products do you typically use on your hair?  Do you use the blow dryer daily or flat irons?  Shampoos, conditioners, hair dryers, flat irons, perms, relaxers and hair color all affect the structural makeup of the hair.

So the next time you're have a "bad hair day" consider the above factors and make the necessary adjustments. 

Aromatherapy for the Scalp

"Aromatherapy" is used to describe the combination of sense of smell and the use of plant extracts and their healing abilities.  "Aroma" refers to the natural fragrance of plants and "therapy" means "cure."  Many salons are beginning to incorporate the therapeutic effects of aromatherapy into their services, especially facial and scalp treatments.  At Lily's Beauty Oasis, we utilize the therapeutic effects of aromatherapy by including them in our scalp and facial massages.  Essential oils and scalp products encourage renewed hair growth, relieve flaking associated with dryness or dandruff, increase blood flow circulation and calm and sooth the mind and body.

At Lily's Beauty Oasis, we customize our recommended essential oils into a custom recipe for each of our clients.  For Normal Hair and Scalp, we would probably recommend using 3-5 drops of  Rosemary and Chamomile to a teaspoon of base oil, such as sweet almond oil or grape seed oil.  For Oily Dandruff, we would recommend Lemon, Rosemary, Cedarwood and Thyme, using 3 or more drops with a base oil.  Again, each formula is different and custom-blended for our clients.  Our most requested formula is for women with alopecia or hair loss.  During each shampoo, we use a basic scalp massage and it is during this time that we may also incorporate our recommended essential oils into a shampoo service.

Why not call Lily's Beauty Oasis today and take advantage of one of our therapeutic aromatherapy sessions.  We look forward to serving you. 

Why You Shouldn't Settle For Less When It Comes To Your Hair, Skin and Nails

Everyday I browse the pages of websites, such as Craigslist and am amazed at the ads I see posted, particularly in the "Beauty Services" section.  "I do hair cheap.......I need someone to do for my hair cheap......I need color done for cheap."  Over and over again, the word "cheap" jumps out at me, and I wonder, "Why would anyone risk having their most "prized possession" handled for "cheap?""  My mother always said, "If you don't think highly of yourself, then no one will."  She didn't mean for me to think of myself in a "high-minded" sort of way; however, the gist of what she was saying is true---we only get one body and we must treat our body like "gold."  When it comes to selecting a "cosmetologist," "hairdresser," "beautician," or "hair designer," it is important that we choose someone who is qualified---someone who has been professionally trained and certified to perform their chosen craft.  We should go about the process of choosing a Cosmetologist in the same manner as we would a doctor or lawyer or dentist.  Don't get me wrong---I was a "kitchen beautician" for years and it wasn't until I actually trained to become a "professional" that I realized there is more to "doing hair" than simply "doing hair."  Professionally trained cosmetologists must put in hours of studying such topics as:  Professional Development, Salon Ecology, which encompasses Microbiology, Infection Control, First Aid and Anatomy.  We also such subjects such as:  Electricity, Chemistry, Salon Business, Trichology, which is the study of hair, including Hair Theory, Common Hair and Scalp Conditions and Haircutting, which is not as easy as it may seem.  We learn proper Hairstyling, Wigs and Hair Additions, Chemical Texturizing, which includes Perming, Chemical Relaxing and Curl Reforming.  I didn't even know that the Jheri Curl and Wave Nouveau were both a form of Curl Reformation---did you?  There's the study of Hair Color and Identifying Existing Hair Color---understanding Melanin and the correct way to Change Existing Hair Color.  There's the Study of Nails, including Nail Theory, Natural Nail Care, Infection Control and Safety, Artificial Nail Care and finally, we learn The Study of Skin, including Composition of the Skin, Types of Skin, Skin Diseases and Disorders, proper Hair Removal Techniques and understanding Makeup and its application.  All in all, a professionally trained cosmetologist but endure 1500 or more hours of instruction, including lectures and hands-on experience.  Therefore, for a professionally trained individual to "sell themselves short" is baffling to me.  Would you visit a doctor, lawyer, dentist or chiropractor who advertised their services as "cheap?"  I don't think so.  Can you really put a price on your body and its worth?  Would you really allow someone to perform "color services," which involves understanding the dynamics of chemistry on your hair for "cheap?"  Cosmetologist are professionally trained and certified and most are licensed, and you should never trust your "temple" to just anybody, especially someone who values their services as "cheap."