Archive for January, 2010

Haiti Relief

January 20th, 2010

Recently a tragedy has struck the nation of Haiti , an earthquake has left this country in turmoil.  In an effort to send aid to Haiti we will be collecting the following items at Franklyn Studio.

 

  • Topical antibiotic creams
  • Protein bars
  • Nutrition bars
  • Peanut butter
  • Toothbrushes
  • Toothpaste
  • Bar soap
  • Gauze pads
  • Bandages
  • Tylenol
  • Ibuprofen

All of these items will be collected for the next 2 weeks (apx) and then they will be delivered to Capital Area Christian Church.  CACC is preparing a truckload of these emergency supplies which they are sending to Haiti.  You can drop any of these items off at the front desk of Franklyn Studio.  Thank you for your support in our efforts.

Harrisburg Magazine Simply the Best Poll 2010

January 11th, 2010

It’s that time of year again, to vote for all of your favorite business, places and activities in the Harrisburg, PA area for 2010.

Only ballots with 30 or more entries will be included, so be sure to list at least 30 of your faves!

Winners will appear in the August 2010 issue of Harrisburg Magazine.

>> Click here to cast your votes

Help for Winter Hair & Skin Problems

January 3rd, 2010

Winter is in full swing now accompanying it are harsh conditions that reek havoc on your skin and hair.  Without proper care these circumstances  can have a negative impact on fragile skin.  Two of the most common winter problems are dandruff or dry scalp , and dry flaky skin.  With some preventative measures and products geared towards these conditions you can make a long winter a little more enjoyable.

Dandruff

Dandruff  if it is not chronic is often brought on by extreme heat or cold.  The extreme temperature causes your scalp to shed at an abnormal right.  This causes flaking , itching, and can be unsightly.  This condition can be treated and prevented with a few easy steps.  First if you are prone to dandruff use a dandruff shampoo and conditioner at least at twice at week.   Also having hair conditioning treatments can restore moisture to your scalp.  We recommend the following products that are available in our salon

  • Aveda Scalp Benefits balancing shampoo  - this shampoo and conditioner duo is specially formulated to promote the health of your scalp in hair through deep cleansing creating the ideal foundation for ideal hair
  • Aveda Scalp Benefits balancing conditioner
  • Aveda Scalp Remedy dandruff solution - this product is a treatment that relieves itching and can alleviate flaking by up to 41% in the first week

Dry Skin

Just like dandruff seasonal dry skin can be caused by exposure to the temperature and even the heat in your own home.  The best treatment and preventive measure for dry skin is applying a layer of moisturizer after showering and to affected areas several times a day.  For this we recommend the ultra hydrating

  • Avedas Hand relief - this product soothes dry chapped skin

Additional Dry Scalp/Skin tips

  • Use  a mild temperature water while showering
  • Rinse hair throughly
  • Massage scalp while shampooing
  • Make sure to drink water throughout the day this keeps your skin hydrated
  • Dry skin can be caused by a lack of vitamin A & B , supplementing these can be helpful.