DIY • These Are My Real Nails

I've been trying to grow out my real nails out for the last couple years. At some point they get so long that they start to chip, so I need to go for in a couple coats of shellac if I don't want them to start breaking off.

If you're growing out your nails, Shellac is a great option!

Shellac is a manicure with a really solid polish that makes your nails really strong. When applied with 3 coats, they are as durable and comparable to acrylic or gel nails in both strength and appearance.

However, there are a couple problems that I have encountered with Shellac and Shellac Procedures in Nail Salons, that actually contradict the ability to grow your own long nails.. Thank fully I also have the solutions!

You may not like to have to do this..

It's called, putting your foot down.

 

PROBLEM & SOLUTION # 1

I go and get them Shellac'd, they buff them, and a couple shellacs later, they are so thin that they break any ways.

Not only that, but the lady doing my nails will always make the claim that buffing them is the only way that the Shellac will stay on.

What buffing actually means is,

It's going to take you 3 hours to get it off! And they are getting thinner! They are going to break off within your next 2 visits.

But you don't have 3 hours to sit there as the pick and destroy your nails taking this crazyness off. And your growing your nails because you want them long, other wise your basic manicure will do just fine.

In about 4 weeks you want to peel it off the night before you come in to the salon.. When you're ready too, and on your own time, which is actually possible as long as you do not buff them.

This actually shortens those dreaded 3 hours visits drastically, and your costs in half. Your Shellac will now cost you $20, instead of $40. However, if you can't peel them off, you will still have to scrub and soak them. The Shellac will not prematurely come off, as the lady doing your nails will so heatedly & repeatedly insist upon.

So it's simple right?

Just don't buff them.

Asking for it should also be easy..

You - "Please don't buff my nails"

Reply - "Ok"

You - Relax

And out comes the buffer!.. Or even worse!!!.. The dremel!

We do not use the dremel on our real nails!!! (If only I could have shown you my horror stories!)

Until you are able to put your foot down upon the introduction of both these tools to your nails, your nails will never truly be this long.

The dreadful part is.. getting what your asking for.. this is  the challenging part.

Because here comes the argument.

And...

I just want what I want.. And now your sitting here in the same chair, and so do you. We want nails.a

So as the conversation moves on, and I don't win, and the buffer gets picked up, I've had to say " If you try and touch my hands with this buffer, I'm going to have to leave." 

Do you see these nails? 

How do you think I get them? 

I do not buff them!

When this happens .. Be Strong, Be Firm, Be Gentle.. Calm Down, Breathe.

..And don't forget to tip well when you leave.. Because for some reason, not allowing her to buff your nails has really stressed her out.

PROBLEM AND SOLUTION # 2

Filing!

We are about to stress her out again.

If you aren't ready and watching, suddenly just a little ch, ch, ch, turns into ch, ch, ch, ch, ch, ch, ch, ch ,ch, ch.

And now you have no nails, after you just asked her to keep them long.

You're starting to wonder if you are speaking the same language..

No, You are absolutely not.. I'm sorry.

Here is where you either have to explain: " No More Than 2 File Strokes. "  " Ch & Ch. "

But remember, you still do not speak the same language... So keep a close eyeball on your hand and pull away when necessary.

Or.. Like me,

You just save time, money, and nail length, by filing them yourself before you go in to the salon. You can also use your nail to push back your cuticles and make your nail beds appear larger. If you know how to do your own manicure, do it.

SO:

NO BUFFING, NO FILING, JUST PAINT THEM.

When your Nail Tech finally understands this, continue to see this lady always! It saves a whole lot of time on re-explanation, and now she will be more comfortable with your requests.

If you'd like to save time on explaining yourself, I'll send you to Tracy Nails, where I go. These ladies have already been broken in.

I also like the staff at Tracy Nails, because each of them are quite good at painting your finger nails right down to cuticle so they have room to grow, still look freshly painted, and they last longer.

CUTEST NAIL SALON TIP EVER

Do you ever wonder about the fruit in the bowl placed in front of the Buddha?

I saw a bowl full of Avocado's this time, highlighted with the sweet smell of incense.. I just had to ask.

And here's the story...

The fruit is actually put in the bowls in the morning, and at night they pray over it and eat the fruit.

The next morning, and every day after they will do the same.

... And that's what happens to the fruit.

ANGELA JOHNSON NAIL SALON • FUNNY CLIP

https://youtu.be/92fD8Cy2zL0

CLICK HERE

Ello Ello Ello Montreal !!!

My Absolute Best Friend Forever, had just recently moved to Montreal...

So, obviously it was a great time and great opportunity to go see what this Montreal was all about!

... And of course, I'm off to get my Britney Fix!

 Aand...!!!

Can I tell you how it only took  me only 72 hours to fall in love with an entire culture?

I'll admit.. My French is .. Well my French is non existent.

I have always been shy of the pronunciation of such a delicate language, and quite frankly, it threw me on a learning curb bilingually.

My French teacher was never the cutest...

She was old and mean... every time.

I'm not sure where they found these woman.. Perhaps the army.

So I apologise to my French readers that may take offence to the fact that I know absolutely nothing about your beautiful language. I also apologise for until now, I never knew just how beautiful this culture really is.

And even though I did date a French man for 4 years, I honestly did not pick up a word of it.  

Though, can I tell you, that this French did not at all even sound the same as the beautiful language I am hearing  during my visit to Montreal.

Valley French, Sturgeon French, it really is not the same.

All over Ontario I have never heard French spoken or sound like this, its definitely not as polite or even whimsical in any way, as it is here!

The accents in Montreal were so soft and pleasant, and just so beautiful!

So feminine, so dainty, so polite!

Perhaps the difference in what my ears are hearing, and how they receive the language here is due to its softer spoken flow. Suddenly French is a lot more easy to understand. The influence  of our mainly English communities and the hard Canadian accents, throughout Ontario, including my own, may have something to do with why it sounds so different here.. Well, to me, at least.

... And because of this, I catch myself covering my mouth as to hide my rough Ontario accent as I order even my daily coffee.

Everyone walking down the street is smiling to themselves... And it appears that people are generally happy here. I really wanted to just walk up to everyone and ask them what was making them so happy?

The people who service you here, always tell you your order is pearrfeccct. Which actually means perfect but sounds so cute when pronounced pearrfeccct.

This wonderful customer service, the mannerisms and the accents are absolutely lovely, a touch of class. There responses feel like you have just received a hug from the gingerbread man, or more so, some sexy lil gingerbread lady, you could just hug, poke and tickle the French talk right out of her. Ok.. perhaps that's a little too far... ..

The words they chose to learn and use to talk to me in English are so much more endearing than what I'm used to in Ontario. The grammar is gorgeous.

You really have no idea how much I love that every where I go my order is always... " Perfect ", spoken so beautifully. It was oddly, probably the best part of my trip!

Chick pea salad - Perfect

Oatmeal - Perfect

My Coffee - Perfect

Umm Miss/ Sir, could you tell me that again.. It really is just Oatmeal but since it's so perfect and all.. It really makes my day!

And I think it really does make these items that much more perfect.. Like its been sealed with a French kiss...

So I'm down town, wondering around with my Starbucks Hot Chocolate - Notice the 2015 new age spelling of my name.. I  cant help but wonder if this has anything to do with Caitlyn Jenner. Very cute though, I will have to admit.

Not one person has walked  into me or threw me. Every one is very polite, and  again, not to repeat myself, but the service is just fabulous.. I really must be far from home.

Where did this culture come from? It is not the same as Toronto at all, why are people not trying to walk through me??? What are all of you smiling about?  I'd like to sneak up and ask you all this out of curiosity, but I don't.

It's just not the same as any part of Ontario at all - Though I realise I am no longer in Ontario, I am in Quebec, never the less, it's just exquisite.

NOW,

Don't get me wrong, I do love Toronto, as I love Ontario. In fact one of my favorite cities in Ontario, happens to be Sudbury, another little gem I will soon Blog about... But I also love this beautiful culture in which I have just had the pleasure of discovering! Montreal you are indeed a breathe of fresh air.

I managed to get around ok, I stayed in the Hotel Espresso located conveniently downtown, walking distance from everything. The hotel had is good traits, and not so good traits.. Again the wonderful cheery service was what made this Hotel a really great energy. I will definitely stay there again, they have an Espresso Machine at the counter I could just die for! It really helped me out with some of my late night editing!

When I was lost people helped me, I mean they really took the time to help me! ... Pulling out Google Maps and asking other pedestrians to help. They all stopped, they were all helpful. I found where I was going and everything was good.( Quirky Little Tidbit: Nobody in Montreal knows where the Bank of Montreal is if it was across the street from them... Um.. I find this a slightly unusual and also a little funny.)

SO BASICALLY TO SOME IT UP..

Positive energy creates positive energy! And Montreal is just full of that positive energy!

So to contribute to this great energy, I needed to find a convenient store, and when I did, I also bought the man with his hands out a pack of cigarettes and tossed it in his hand when I walked by.

Don't judge me, he was already smoking.. I do, do random things that some of you mat find odd..

Just now he didn't have to worry about where he was going to get his next one from, and the smile on his face was everything.

His Thank You (in French, so Merci), it was so cute. So cute that I think I am now just falling in love with French, falling in love with Montreal!

Finally waking up to Montreal and it's absolutely gorgeous culture... Blessed. I'm simply not spending enough time here!

Though I understand nothing, but trying excitedly to learn,,

I'm doing ok with mostly hand gestures, street signs and basic public words like deppaneaur.. I was excited to recognise this and to even say it in my head! So cute.

"Yay the deppaneaur!" .. Especially because I was looking for one.

This happened to a couple of various words, they also made me happy. Beyond Cuteness !

I managed to pick up "En pettite en peuate" wich means a little bit. However I have nothing I can relate it to.. But I am now excited to keep learning. Yes, lol.. First sentence down!! Don't correct my spelling there.. I know, I know.. That's not going to be right.

Shopping the downtown boutique's were super adorable. Boutiques are all high fashion and a real breath of stunning.

I recognise none of the stores, and rarely see this type of fashion in Toronto - Some kind of Luxurious Feminine Chic! So you can bet your butt I will be back here to cover Fashion Shows! Montreal Fashion is my new style inspiration.

Almost every store here is called a boutique! Again, could you imagine just how much I love that too?

Oh Montreal you are growing on me!

Can you please stop with this cuteness overload!

The architecture is big beautiful and clean, and I just love how Chandeliers and fancy lighting shine through the Boutique and Restaurant windows, it really lights up the streets with that aura of High Class.

A class I'm going to miss dearly, as I cant wait till I see you again Montreal!

And this time I will stay for a much longer visit!

Xoxo Kit Von!!!

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Hibiscus Facial • An Introduction to Phytochemicals

I simply had to do one last Tea Mask with you this week before moving on from the Coffee & Tea Facials, I have been writing about lately.

This one I had been wanting to try out for a while. 

I came across Hibiscus again just recently, and noticed that many articles are making claims that this is in fact the Botox Plant.

So I thought is was about time to start trying it out.

I absolutely loved this Organic Hibiscus tea from Traditional Medicinals as a mask.

I had been expecting to have to use a spice crusher on the emptied tea bag for this mask, but when I emptied the contents into the bowl, it was already perfect & finely ground.

This particular tea is a blend of Hibiscus, Blackberry Leaf & Lemon Grass.

I really like Infusions like this! When the ingredients are all derived from nothing other than plants it's always a win win situation for your face. I try and divert from harsh chemicals on my face as often as possible. And since I have I'm really starting to get this Skin Care thing down!

If that tea your planning on using has say chunks of caramel in it, or other not so real ingredients, this is a tea I would not use as a mask, so head to the Tea Cupboard and try again.

Here I am in another tea mask.

This one was Green Tea, Peppermint Leaves & Vanilla Bean with a Grape Seed Oil Base, again, all the ingredients had great benefits in skin care.

I absolutely loved this Mask.

DIRECTIONS

• MAKE A POT OF TEA

• POUR YOURSELF A GLASS

• POUR A SECOND GLASS TO TONE YOUR FACE LATER

MAKE THE MASK

• EMPTY THE DRY CONTENTS OF 2 TEA BAGS INTO A BOWL

• ADD 3 TABLESPOONS COCONUT CREME  & 2 TABLESPOONS WATER & STIR

• APPLY THE FACIAL

• LEAVE THE MASK ON FOR 10 - 30 MINUTES

• WASH YOUR FACE GENTLE RUBBING THE CREAMY FACIAL INTO YOUR SKIN AND GIVING IT ONE LAST EXFOLIATION

• SPLASH, RINSE & TONE WITH THE 2ND GLASS OF TEA

• APPLY MOISTURIZER

• DRINK THE TEA

• NOTICE AND FEEL THE DIFFERENCE 

DAILY TONER

GO ABOUT MAKING A REGULAR GLASS OF TEA (WITHOUT THE BOILING WATER)

 

• POUR HOT WATER INTO A CUP OVER TEA BAG

• LET THE TEA COOL

• WASH YOUR FACE WITH THE TEA BAG GENTLY 

• PAT AND BLOT THE TEA BAG OVER YOUR FACE AND EYES

• RINSE YOUR FACE WITH THE TEA IN THE CUP 

THIS WILL ALSO KEEP IN THE FRIDGE OVER THE NEXT 3 DAYS.

INTRODUCTION TO PHYTOCHEMICALS

Phytochemicals are chemicals that are derived from plants. They are the force behind all the rich vibrant colors found within plants like Flowers, Berries, Oranges and Greens.

Along with the beautiful colors created from these Phytochemicals, phytochemicals also have amazing healing properties and  help make up many of the medicinal ingredient's found in many medicines such as Aspirin.

The Phytochemicals found in plants are designed to to help the plant protect themselves from disease and environment.

Point being, that Phytochemicals, though they are non-nutritive, meaning they do not provide the nutrients required to sustain human life, do however carry protective disease preventing properties, having amazing health benefits that can be used to protect our own Health and Skin as well.

Phytochemicals is a term often used in Skin Care and Aesthetics.

Although the Phytochemicals of the Hibiscus Flower include a variety of  plant acids including Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Tataric Acid and more, it also has something called Hydroxycitric Acid,  or "Hibiscus Acid". This acid is exclusive to the Hibiscus plant.

Other Chemical Constituent's found in the Hibiscus plant are Alkaloids, Anthocyanin's (Antioxidants), and Guercitin.

SKIN BENEFITS OF HIBISCUS, 'THE BOTOX PLANT'

Contains Those Well Loved Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA's)

Exfoliates Skin

Speeds Up Cell Turnover

Facial Firming and Lifting

Pore Tightening

Acne Reducing

Anti Inflammatory

Contains Antioxidants

Anti Aging

Fights Free Radicals

Improves Elasticity

Regulates Oil Production

Improves Skin Tone

Moisturizes

The mucilage content in the Hibiscus plant makes it a Great Moisturizer.

The results of this great plant include Fresher, Firmer, Younger Skin.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF DRINKING HIBISCUS TEA

Don't just do a face mask, pour yourself a glass and let your body soak up all those added health benefits the Hibiscus Plant provides.

Clears Skin From The Inside Out

Stimulates Hair Growth

Aids In Weight Loss

Lowers High Cholesterol

Rich In Antioxidants

Soothes Soar Throat

Healthier Immune System

Lower Insulin

Nicknamed the Sexy Detox

Hypertension

Loss of Appetite

Aids Various Gastric Diseases

Combats both Gas & Constipation

Contains Antioxidants

Good For Urinary Tract Health

Good For Kidney Health

Combats Against Cancer

Combats Against Heart Disease

Combats Against Diabetes

Combats Against Cancer

Combats Against Loss Of Appetite

Has Microbial Activities

BONUS 3 WEEK EXPERIMENT

THE HIBISCUS EXPERIMENT

HYPOTHESIS

Since I did have immediate results with the first face mask, including; over all Skin Firmness, Tighter, Cleaner Pores, Smoother more Radiant Skin, and a noticeable difference in the Reduction of Eye Puffiness, I wanted to see what the Hibiscus Plant could do over time, when used daily.

I did in fact believe that since the results of the first mask were so amazing, and such a quick fix for my skin, that  daily use of a Hibiscus Skin Care Routine, really could be the absolute most beneficial plant I have learned about yet for facial application.

So I decided to experiment with Hibiscus,  for the duration of 3 weeks (or 21 days) to see if the plant could indeed make a substantial difference in the over all health and appearance of the skin and face.

Can Hibiscus really stand up to its nickname, THE BOTOX PLANT?

PROCEDURE

• TEA MASK TWICE A WEEK

I'm using two different Hibiscus Masks during the duration of this experiment.

One mask is infused with Grape seed oil, and the second is a mix of Hibiscus and creamed coconut.

• TEA FACIAL WASH AND TONER TWICE A DAY

Every 3 days I am making a new jug of Tea, leaving 2 bags in. I am placing the container in the fridge.

Twice a day I am gently washing my face using the tiny tea bags, and then I am using some of the tea as a splash to tone. However I am not wearing make up.

 If you are wearing make up you will want to wash your face with Coconut Oil, and get all your make up off first. Coconut Oil is really great at removing tons of make up while giving you a nice squeaky clean, super soft face. I really suggest trying this method of washing your face as well.

The container is then placed back in the fridge until the next time you wash your face.

 I AM DOING THIS EXPERIMENT OVER THE COURSE OF 21 DAYS

EXPECTATIONS & RESULTS CHECK BOX

 - A NOTICEABLE DIFFERENCE IN SKINS FIRMNESS    - YES

- CHECK - TIGHTER PORES, CLEAR SKIN, HIGH EXPECTATIONS OF BEING ACNE FREE    - YES

- FIRMER EYE AREA AND A REDUCTION OF EYE PUFFINESS

A BRIGHTER MORE EVEN SKIN TONE    - YES

- REDUCTION OF WRINKLES OR FOLDS SUCH AS MARIONETTE LINES OR OTHER FOLDS RESULTING FROM COLLAGEN LOSS    - YES

- IMPROVEMENT IN OVER ALL SKIN HEALTH    - YES

- REDUCTION OF SUNSPOTS OR ANY EYE DISCOLORATION UNDER OR OVER THE EYE    - YES

- A GREAT RECOMMENDATION FOR SUSTAINABLE SKIN CARE    - YES

- A REGULATION IN OIL PRODUCTION    - YES

- HYDRATION AND MOISTURIZATION    - YES, HOWEVER...

HYDRATION AND MOISTURISATION NOTE:  

IT IS STILL NECESSARY TO FOLLOW UP WITH A GREAT MOISTURIZER. HIBISCUS MAKES A WONDERFUL INFUSED OIL WHEN ADDED TO GRAPE SEED OIL. HOWEVER YOU WILL ONLY WANT TO USE AN OIL MOISTURIZER MAYBE HALF OF THE WEEK, AND YOUR HYDRATING MOISTURIZER THE OTHER HAL,F AS TO MUCH OIL TENDS TO SMOTHER THE SKIN WHEN USED TO OFTEN.

HIBISCUS WILL HYDRATE BUT IT WILL NOT MOISTURIZE. THERE FOR YOU  MUST FOLLOW UP WITH YOUR FACE CREAMS FOR PROPER HYDRATION AND MOISTURIZATION. DO NOT EXPECT HIBISCUS TO DO ALL OF THIS, IT'S REALLY IMPORTANT THAT YOUR FACE GETS THE PROPER HYDRATION IT NEEDS AND THAT MAKES A GOOD FACE CREAM NECESSARY.

CONCLUSION

The Hibiscus plant is truly an incredible plant that can achieve incredible results. Results in which I could not be more thrilled with, and I do recommend adding the Hibiscus Plant into your daily Skin Care Routine.

Wash and tone your face daily using your Hibiscus made tea toner. Make a glass of tea, keep the bag in and use the bag as a tiny face cloth and the tea as a rinse.

Then make sure to do a Hibiscus Tea Facial Mask twice a week using either coconut cream or grape seed oil as a base. You can also use this mask as a scrub while applying and removing for a great exfoliation scratch free.

If your still looking to for more ways to get the Hibiscus Plant on your face, like I was...

Hibiscus is also really great as an infused oil.

I like to use grape seed oil for my infusions as it is a wonderful moisturizer that is so gentle it is great for Sensitive Skin. Grape seed oil is also Hypoallergenic which makes it safe for everyone's Skin Type. Just pour a tiny amount of oil over a fresh dry tea bag in a bowl. The oil will immediately turn a gorgeous deep red. Use this oil on your face as a absolutely gorgeous face lift infused moisturizer.

Is this THE BOTOX PLANT?

Though I have my differences with this term, as Botox is a Muscle Relaxer that paralyzes muscles, found to work great in the world of Cosmetics, but also used in Hospitals to stop muscle spasms and other spasmy stuff..

There is no paralyzing of anything going on here when using the Hibiscus Plant in your Skin Care Routine.

Botox is used to prevent quirky muscles from over reacting along with your facial expressions. It is a preventative measure for wrinkles caused by facial expressions.

In no way does the Hibiscus Plant do this, and you are absolutely free to use all of your facial expressions, exactly the same.

So I admit I had my very skeptical expectations, and believed the name to be 100% wrong, entirely Bogus, and I was simply Mind Blown.

So with great thought and discussion among friends, as well as tracking my results...

I have been lead in the direction, and can possibly see how the relation to the term may come from the idea of BOTOX, as you do see that firmer, less stretched out appearance caused by your daily facial expressions, and the lifting does have the same relevance in the youthful appearance that BOTOX provides.

Since the appearance of the skin does have such a drastic change in over all firmness and eye puffiness and over all complexion, and because the plant does in fact pull out and tighten those perhaps sunken lines, I will, with hesitation accept the term THE BOTOX PLANT. Only because, the results over time are again, in likeness to BOTOX, as skin truly does appear more youthful.

However I would rather have seen the term THE FACE LIFT PLANT, and found that entirely more fitting, there would have been no eye brow raised.

However now we have the real culprit... Expression Lines.

So if you need the BOTOX because your expression lines are starting to frame your face.. Your still going to need to get the BOTOX.  No plant or cream can combat Expression Lines. The only way to combat expression lines is to stop the expressions, by paralyzing the muscle using BOTOX.

What this does is prevent the muscle from moving, there fore decreasing your Superficial Lines, and correcting the facial glitch that will cause a major wrinkle in your face later.

Its about giving your face a good look down, and seeing what is absolutely preventative.

You can check out my BOTOX REVIEW right here,

http://keepingupwithkitvon.blogspot.ca/2015/10/what-is-botox-most-of-us-wouldntknow.html?m=1 

I'm actually due for a FOLLOW UP on my REVIEW, so you'll be able to check that out soon as well.

RECOMMENDATION

As per mentioned, I definitely recommend using Hibiscus Tea in your daily Skin Care Routine! It's better than pro active and its a great lift for your face. There is no product on the market that can achieve the benefits for your skin that the Hibiscus Plant can achieve, and that is why it getting such a great reputation.

Interpret my routine into your own routine today, that is the best advice I can give you to date!

.. That is all.

XOXO, & Goodbye for now!

I'll be seeing you next ime under EcoBlonde.com

(CHANGES UNDER CONSTRUCTION)

KIT VON

 

 

 

 

 

Sidetracked By Pajamas • Obsessed With These Leopard PJ's

Can you believe it!! I'm just obsessed with these adorable Leaopard jammies from Walmart right now !!!

Here I am setting  up for a shoot of some gorgeous GODIVA mugs with some nice HOT COCOA for my upcoming Blog Post, THE HOT COCOA FILES • IT'S ALL ABOUT INFUSIONS

SO I slipped into these comfy pj's while I set up my Hot Cocoa.

I was however, entirely sidetracked..

I was so in love with these super soft, snuggly jammies, that once I put them on  it was selfy city..

.. And I drank the Hot Cocoa instead.

WARNING: HOT COCOA & JAMMIES MAY CAUSE RELAXATION, SNUGGLES & CHILLING. YOU MAY INFACT BE SUBJECT TO TURNING ON THE TV, OR WANDERINGS OFF TO THE PORCH..

So basically ...

Mission Incomplete.

But don't you worry, Once I complete this shoot, get ready for some Extra Hot Tips to Spice Up that Hot Cocoa!

In the mean time , check out these great find Jammies I scored from Walmart! They are my fave pj's yet @ $22.00 for the pajama set & $3.50  for the white tee, it's the perfect gift idea with the most affordable price.

Weather it's for yourself or perhaps a gidt idea for some one else its absolutely lovable. Myself, Im just simply obsessed with the snugglyness.

Incomplete gift idea?.. Perhaps something's missing..

Throw in one of these great GODIVA gift sets, found at WINNERS,  MARSHALLS,  SHOPPERS DRUGMART, AND OTHER VARIOUS STORES.

I ALSO LOVE CHAPTERS FOR THESE TYPE OF THINGS!!! They always have the classiest Mugs, great for getting Cozy!

KIT VON

2 Months After Bellafill • A Bellafill Review

In my first issue regarding Bellafill,, 
I visited Dr Solomon's office to receive a Bellafill Treatment for my marionette lines.


This was my first treatment with Bellafill.


I've absolutely fallen in in love with this product immediately!

If you missed my first article on Bellafill, you can open that up by clicking here : 

☆   For The Love Of Bellafill   ☆

So what about now?

It has been 2 months since I received my first treatment.


And the question is..

Do I still Love Bellafill???

The answer is YES! 

What is Bellafill?

Permanent Filler 

Today 

Today I am here for a second time. 

Dr. Solomon had originally scheduled a  2 month check up, for my original Bellafill results..

And what a wonderful opportunity for more Bellafill! 

So of course I scheduled another treatment of Bellafill for this very same day.

Upon my arrival at Dr. Solomon's office, I came to find out that Bellafill is even cheaper when you are a return client. 

My first visit came up to just a little over $1400.00. 

This time it was $904.00 after taxes! - Thus resulting in one even happier happy customer!

Now keep in mind, that you can't just go finding Bellafill any where you can find Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse, and so on.

Dr. Solomon, located on 57 Centre Street in Thornhill, Ontario, is the only Surgeon/ injector performing Bellafill, that I have found so far here in Toronto. 

So if you are thinking about trying Bellafill and you are from the GTA area, Dr.Solomon's is the only office you will find this.

Dr.Solomon is a well known Plastic Surgeon relatively famous to the stars and best known for Rhinoplasty & Oteoplasty. 

In fact even Gene Simmons has been one of Dr.Solomon's clients. 

I can't tell you what work he recieved from Dr.Solomon because this I don't know. I just see the pictures on the walls of all these famous people he's worked on.

I do know, I have seen quite a few excellent noses, and even a couple chins, come out of that office.

My Review

So far, I am absolutely still in love with Bellafill! 

You probably assumed this,
Seeing as how I wrote an article called For 'The LOVE of Bellafill'. 

I actually I love this product more and more every day! 

And the best part about Bellafill is that each area you fill is permanent.

In fact, it's the only fill you can receive that actually is considered permanent. 

Bellafill then goes on to promote your own skin to to produce its own collagen. 

I've read that not too many fillers can really do this effectively..

Collagen is something our skin begins to need more of when we get into our early 30's.

In our 30's we start to experience collagen loss instead of collagen growth, and this results in a sudden droopiness in the face.

You may find this droopage, wrinkles, or folds, around the marionette lines, eyes, cheeks and under the chin and frown lines Especially. 

The face takes on a more serious perhaps dull look as those lines begin to pronounce and we begin to see a more "experienced" or aged persons.

UMMMM!.... I'D RATHER NOT! AND HOW ABOUT NO!

Lets Compare

$600 every year in each area that needs to be filled, and continuous down time ( about a week ) - VERSUS - $1400.00 for something I like to believe are forever results.

.. Meanwhile these forever results drop to $900.00 after your first syringe for every additional syringe.

In the next 4 months this Bellafill continues to develop, and promote your skin to produce its own collagen, there for actually expanding in your skin over a next 4 month period. 

Versus 

No filler, no collagen, no results 1 year after injection.

Don't forget to refer to my Article For The Love Of Bellafill for those specifice in more detail.

SOOOOO.. What does Bellafill mean to me? 

A very emotional 10 years younger, more refreshed appearance with a much smoother face! 

Such a small price for such a priceless feeling and emotion.

As per mentioned, I did go back for more today. I had some indents/ or folds under my eyes filled. 

Every morning, I wake up with puffy eyes and I have this very unnecessary unattractive line setting in.

If I'm really tired.. and I normally am.. the folds tends to deepen and stick around all day.

So, as you may be able to relate.. I'm tired of looking tired.

And it's time to put away those expensive creams already. 

They really haven't done much.

Eye creams for some part, do work.. I'm not going to lie.

I have always had a Go To Eye Cream.

But nothing that's going to give my eyes a real lift. I want more than slight  wake up effect though. I want to forget I ever had to deal with this.

And time goes on, with the more eye creams I use, I find it is getting harder to find a good eye cream that is even effective at all.

The ones that work to well worry me as well.. 

How many chemicals are in there?  

Will it work for today, but cost me more to fix in damages done tomorrow?

So instead of wasting my money trying to hunt down a miracle product that doesn't exist anymore, and frankly, I know better than to believe...

I'm going straight for a real fix.

I'm throwing out the eye creams and going with the Bellafill.

By filling this line with Bellafill, I'm also able to prevent any deeper, longer lines or wrinkles from forming as a result of any of those unsightly puffy folds. This will then soften any other lines resulting from those creases.

It's only been a couple uncomfortable hours and I'm really happy with todays results again already. 

I can see a big difference.

Getting it done really doesnt hurt, Dr. Solomon is quick and precise. You can tell he is indeed confident in what he is doing. 

However, my face does feels lightly swollen and a little soar after the fac. I may even expect to have some blackness under my eyes tomorrow.

Ok.. so I kind of feel like I have been punched in the face a little.. 

But this does not bother me and is irreverent AF, as I'm so excited about the results and could really care less at this point about a punch in the face by the Bellafill monster. 

It's just plain, "Thank you Dr, Solomon, you charming little man." and "Muah!" I could kiss you on both cheeks!

But I wont.

Now...

Getting back too the Bellafill that Ihave  received 2 months ago previous to this appointment, for my marionette lines.

As per mentioned I do still love those results as well.

I feel nothing but confident again that when i go in front of a mirror, the first thing that slaps me in the face is not marionette lines.

Or the evil sleepy lines!

Being Cautious Helps

I'm doing just one syringe at a time so I can really keep a good watch on my results. 

After all, I'm trying to maintain my appearance, NOT change them, or end up looking fake.. 

And this approach seems to be working really well for me 

I'm going to eventually go in and fill more in the marionette region once I see how the forst syringe developes over those next couple months as my own skin continues to produce that collagen.

Dr Solomon did mention that I would want 2 syringes for that, and he was right.. 

and slowly but surely I'll get there.

The results from those Marrionette Lines are already starting to make a big difference, and look great! My confidence is really starting to come back - Even with those 2 months to go before I even see the full results for that first visit, and 4 months again for this new visit.

Any ways, No complications, No erks or weirdness about it, No infections or Granules so No complaints for me, all Love..

Words cant express this kind of Love,,,

BellaLove. ♡♡♡

BTW

I Thought This Was The Cutest Thing Ever When I Seen It In His Office Today!!! LOVE IT!

... And So True!

It may be the reason I'm sitting in this chair to begin with.

A Link To Dr Solomon's Office:

http://www.solomonfacialplastic.com/

IN THE AREA!

There was the most ADORABLE  little VEGAN Danish Bakery Right Around The Corner (7718 Younge Street Thornhill). 

Don't Forget To Stop Here!

They Had My Absolute favorite!!! These Gorgeous Little Almond Tarts!
.. Along with so much more yummy little desirable desserts.. 

I just cant wait to go back!

KIT VON