Choose the right product for your skin-vestment.

Do you spend hours reading reviews and researching skin care products, only to be left confused about what products are right for your skin?

Let us save you some precious time, with a brand that has a range of products fit for every skin type and problem and it’s available to purchase in our salon!

 Let me introduce you to Algologie..

Algologie’s skincare range will revolutionise the way you view and use skincare. Originating in France, Algologie offer a scientifically proven natural range, which contains the finest active marine ingredients - developed from their local knowledge of the benefits inherent to the sea and to algae. 

It is no surprise that Algologie is at the forefront of the beauty industry – drawing on the ocean’s natural richness has led to innovative and affective skincare solutions which have immediate and long lasting results.

 With pure plant extracts and essential oils, Algologie products are designed to leave you feeling drenched in the beauty of nature.

Can the sea really be the answer to all my skin prays?

It sure can! Since the beginning of time, women from Eastern civilisations have applied seawater and sea plants to their skin with astonishing results. The high concentrations of the sea’s natural vitamins, minerals and protein have been their passport to maintaining a healthy appearance longer and at no cost. Now the sea is universally recognised as a primary source of both health and beauty.

The entire Algologie skincare range is 100% natural, cruelty-free and affordable (in case you needed more reasons to fall in love with this brand).

Algologie provides a comprehensive range, catering for every skin type and problem. This gives you the opportunity to choose exactly which products you require for your skin type.

We’ve done the groundwork for you - here are our favourite Algologie products:

o   Algologie Tonique de l'Archipel - Purifying & Matifying Toner - This toner eliminates impurities and tightens pores for shine-free, even skin tone.

o   Algologie Lait des Dunes - Anti-Pollution Gentle Cleansing Milk - A creamy milk that removes make-up very gently. It eliminates traces of pollution while preserving the balance of the most sensitive skin.

o   Algologie Lotion des Dunes - Anti-Pollution Freshness Lotion - A 100% gentle, alcohol-free lotion ideal for the most sensitive skin.

o   Algologie Velvety Cleansing Milk - It contains special emulsifiers that gently dissolve makeup, impurities and traces of pollution.

o   Algologie Crème des Dunes - Anti-Pollution & Soothing Cream - Like a caress for the skin, this silky cream comforts the skin the minute it goes on and provides effective protection against external aggressions.

o   Algologie Richesse des Vagues - Hydra-comfort rich cream - This rich, velvety cream provides a feeling of extreme comfort and maximum hydration.

o   Algologie Comfort Nutri Soothing Mask - This mask will intensely nourish skin and leave it soft and soothed. Redness is diminished and the skin is left very comfortable.

o   Algologie Soothing Serum - A highly concentrated serum containing the Algo4 complex and soothing chamomile. Ideal for sensitive skin.

o   Algologie Centella Asiatica Gel - Used for repairing of scars, stretch marks, men’s beard area for the scaly skin. Suited for all skin types.

o   Algologie Hydra Plus Eye Contour Gel - The Eye Contour Gel has been specially formulated to reduce the signs of premature ageing such as fine lines, fatigue, puffing and dark circles.

We here at Clarity cannot wait for you to discover how the secrets of the sea can be the best skin-vestment you’ve made!

The Algologie range is available in salon as well as online, go check it out today! You won’t regret it!

Looking for your next Holy Grail Foundation??

Keep reading because we may have exactly what you’re looking for and we have it in salon and ready for you!

FACE BASE

Liquid Foundation

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Let’s start off with a little background on Runway Room…

Runway Room cosmetics was established by Alex Fevola, a photographer and makeup artist from Melbourne. Her brand embodies everything it is to be a working woman who maybe doesn’t have all the time in the world for makeup each day. It was important to Alex that the brand stocked products that were affordable and accessible for everyone.

It is now a range that truly has everything – from the everyday necessities to a full glam.

The entire range is made in Australia and is 100% Aussie owned and run (which we absolutely love!) You can really see how much effort went into curating this brand and we here at Clarity love to show off how versatile it is!

''When I developed Runway Room Cosmetics, my goal was to deliver Ageless, Ethical and most of all, Uncomplicated beauty for all women. Complicated, time consuming beauty routines are not practical and most of us simply don't have the time. Providing luxurious, Australian Made products that are easy to use and affordable was my primary focus.''

- Alex Fevola.

The Face Base Foundation is such a perfect choice for anyone wanting that dewy youthful glow. And when we say anyone, we really mean anyone! The weightless feel on the face, makes it great for both mature skin and also young skin. It’s super breathable and you can rest assured there will be none of that dreaded ‘caking’ on the skin. With hero ingredients such as rose hip oil and sodium hyaluronate, the foundation will enhance the skins texture to maximise that radiant glow!

For everyday looks, we love using a light layer of foundation to create a beautiful, natural coverage that is sure to last the whole day. And for a fuller coverage (maybe going out for a girl’s night?!) we build up the foundation to be a flawless base for the rest of your products. It really is a do-it-all foundation and us girls at Clarity love it! Make sure for both looks and anywhere in between, you are blending evenly around your face, neck and ears with a foundation brush or sponge. 

The large shade range will definitely have you covered! But if you struggle picking your correct colour here’s a quick little cheat sheet that might help you out.

FACE BASE A

Perfect for:      Light with beige/pink undertones

            Similar to:        MAC NW15/NARS Mont Blanc

FACE BASE B

            Perfect for:      Light with yellow undertones

            Similar to:       MAC NC 20/NARS Fiji

FACE BASE C

Perfect for:      Medium with golden/neutral undertones

Similar to:       MAC NC30/NARS Punjab

FACE BASE D

Perfect for:      Medium with terracotta undertones. A good match for spray tanned fair skin

            Similar to:       MAC NW30/NARS Vanuatu

FACE BASE E

Perfect for:      Medium/Dark with golden/olive undertones. A good match for olive spray tanned skin

            Similar to:       MAC NC40/NARS Barcelona

FACE BASE F

            Perfect for:      Dark with warm undertones

            Similar to:       MAC NW43/NARS Maquises

FACE BASE G

            Perfect for:      Dark with olive undertones

            Similar to:       NARS New Caledonia

Our Face Base foundation by Runway Room does exactly what it says – Creates the perfect base for whatever kind of look you’re trying to achieve.

All the way from everyday light makeup to full glam for a night out.

If you’re looking for an all-rounder foundation to try out, we definitely recommend this one! It is available in salon as well as online, go check it out today! It might just be your new favourite!

How often do you wash your hair?

How often do you wash your hair?

We get this question A LOT!

From clients in-store and on our social media, it seems to come in two main questions.

1.     Is it okay to wash my hair less frequently instead of every day?

2.     I just have no clue as to how often I should wash my hair! Help?

So how often is enough then? And how much is too much?

Well unfortunately, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer; So many other lifestyle factors will be the decider for whether you’re a daily person or a weekly person or even somewhere in between. Your hair washing routine may have to vary from day to day or week to week. Have you exercised? How will you be wearing your hair? Are you hormonal? Are you taking medications? What do you do for work? These will all impact your hair needs differently and change how frequently your hair is going to need a wash.

But let’s also not forget that different hair types have different needs!

So let’s look at the most common types…

Fine Hair

Dirt, oil and product build-up are easy to notice on this hair type and so you may find yourself reaching for the shampoo bottle every day – not a good move! 

Daily washing can strip the hair and scalp of the oils it needs and end up damaging your precious strands! You may even end up with dry, brittle ends which in extreme cases can result in breakage. Your best option here is to try to stretch your washes to every two or, even better, every three days. The best results, however, will come from using the right shampoo. If you use something that’s too heavy, it will only worsen your ‘lifeless hair’ issue.

Here at Clarity, we would recommend you the Power Build range by Organic Colour Systems. It is packed full of protein and certified organic ingredients which will strengthen and add volume to fine hair – thankfully without weighing it down! And if you struggle on the days that you can’t wash? The Revive Volumising Dry Shampoo will be your new best friend!

Coarse; Thick Hair

Oil and dirt are less obvious for those with masses of mane. This means washing can be stretched out to just one day a week. This is a good thing because trying to dry and style all those strands can be a lengthy process.

What we see most often with coarse and thick hair types is a build-up on the scalp which can result in the dreaded hair snowflakes. We know you don’t want them settling on the shoulders of their favourite clothes! So, fear not, because our amazing Charcoal Shampoo by Organic Colour Systems will give your scalp and hair a full detox. Leaving you fresh and PH balanced to get through the week with locks fit for any occasion.

Curly, wavy hair

The trick here is that curls can be thick or thin, so you need to consider the density of your hair for this one. But let’s slow down for a second because curly hair washing comes with some discrepancies.

Some people believe that you don’t need to wash curly hair EVER! Curls can be dry and porous due to the fact that the natural sebum (oil) doesn’t travel down the hair shaft easily. So, washing too often will prevent this from happening and not enough washing will leave it dry and frizzy. This means the right product is super important here because while curly hair loves masses of moisture, it is also often lacking in protein.

At Clarity our curly girls just adore the Keep Curl range by Organic Colour Systems. It keeps curls defined but doesn’t create a build-up on the hair. Instead it packs each strand with the perfect balance of protein and moisture for lush curls that you will absolutely love!

Let’s talk about lifestyle now.

If you’re a gym junkie, you’ll know the sweaty post-workout feeling and how that doesn’t exclude your hair! The sweat attracts dirt to the scalp which can build up and start to cause issues. However, we still don’t recommend washing your hair daily. If you can, try and wash every second or third day and use Revive Dry Shampoo on the days in between. This will ensure the sweat is gently removed from your scalp and will leave your pores unclogged and your hair happy.

Another major factor to consider, is the ingredients in your hair products.

These are super important to be aware of!

Silicones and polymers.

• Products packed with these can coat the hair and scalp which will suffocate your strands and leave them flat, heavy and lifeless. These types of ingredients create a film over your hair which can cover up what’s really going on beneath. This can lead to the dreaded breakage, hair loss and scalp issues that none of us want.

SLS and SLES.

• These are aggressive detergents that you’ll find in many hair cleansers. Yes, they get in and clean the hair but at what cost? They are unnecessary ingredients that will strip all the natural sebum from your hair and leave you with dry, brittle, damaged hair. Not to mention the health consequences that are affiliated with them. People with sensitive scalps can get really irritated by these ingredients, plus they will strip your colour! We definitely recommend staying away from these bad boys.

Parabens.

• These are commonly used as a preservative in cosmetics (as discussed in our Power Lash Blog) and a lot of research raises concerns about their absorption into the skin. They have also been recognised as hormone disruptors that can mimic oestrogen which has been linked to breast cancer.

You can rest assured that at Clarity Essential Wellness, we take the utmost care to research and select only the very best products! Making sure there are no hidden nasties and choosing the healthiest options for your hair and skin.

So, there you have it. There is no simple answer but, in a nutshell, washing your hair every two days to once a week will keep your follicles and scalp very happy. And if you’re feeling like you want to indulge in the best hair wash in town, come and experience our in-salon deep cleanse with our team here at Clarity.

It truly is like no other! At the very least, get in touch with us so we can hook your precious locks up with EXACTLY what they need to sparkle!