Tend Skin: Banned in Canada? We’re Using it Anyway!

To kick off our Summer Beauty Series here on The Conveyor Belt, I thought it best to get right down to the nitty gritty - or bumpy gritty, if you will. The razors, depilatories, waxes, electrolysis needles and tweezers are out in full seasonal swing, but if you suffer from perpetual ingrown hairs, razor burn, or redness (the evil trifecta in the skin care industry) you can confidently bare all because Tend Skin works to eliminate those issues.

This product might be illegal in Canada (no accurate answer on whether this is actually still the case or not, as there are Canadian distributors), but it works like magic. Literally, magic - even the creators don’t know how or why it works.

Now, I’ve known about Tend Skin for years but I am amazed at how many people don’t know about it or similar products and just suffer through their unsightly miseries. They’ll try everything that doesn’t work - like lavender or tea tree mixed with grapeseed oil - but if you want results, you have to go black market with the banned chemical products.

And the reason for the ban? Tend Skin contains Acetylsalicylate, an Aspirin derivative which is a controlled substance in Canada. Which means, don’t squirt it in your eye, eat it, or leave it lying around for children to play with, but do use it topically to treat any of the following: razor burn, razor bumps, ingrown hairs, foot/underarm odor, necktie redness, and - wait for it - ink removal!

For a home brew recipe (I can’t testify to how well it works) head here, or email us for info on where to buy in Vancouver.

Salvation Army Fashion at the Four Seasons

In case you didn’t already know, you can find some pretty wicked steals at thrift shops like the Salvation Army, and they’re throwing a fashion show tomorrow [May 14] to prove it.  Imagine what a fun job that would have been, scouring through all the clothes over the past weeks and selecting items in preparation for the show - I likely would have had a rotating batch of runway outfits with every new delivery of clothes!

You can enjoy high tea, a silent auction, gift bags, door prizes, and of course the unique fashion show featuring thrifted goods.  Tickets are $20, however the show is nearly sold out so if you don’t yet have your ticket, call around to various Salvation Army locations because that’s your only hope in hell.  No tickets at the door.

Four Seasons Hotel, 791 W Georgia, 1:30pm

PS - If you attend, you should celebrate the art of thrifting by wearing some of your own favourite finds!

New Hair Style: Modern Bob, Heavy Bang

My New ‘Do

When I arrived at the salon I had extremely dry, frizzy and bleached hair with roots that would make a tree jealous…I had recently gone supremely blonde and wanted to tone the colour down a bit. I also requested a challenging cut: cute short boy hair, a bob, or a 60’s inspired bowl. This would be no easy task, but I was in good hands.

Hair stylist Kelly Phillips-LeBlanc has managed to strike that very fine balance the desires of her clients and sound hair design. She’s brutally honest, but in a good way - which makes it easy for you to consider your viable options. As any good stylist will do, Kelly considers all the important factors before taking the scissors to your mane: your personality, your style vision, and your hair future. I tried my best to explain what I was after, and Kelly understood exactly what I wanted and went at it.

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Evan & Dean Runway Style: How-to Guide

While the basic clothing hues within Evan & Dean’s Fall 2008 collection were earthy and subdued, the makeup added incredible dimension with a romantic grey smoky eye, sharply defined brows, and hot coral pink cheeks which were the focal point of the face. Here’s what you’ll need to achieve a ready-to-wear look inspired by the show we saw at BC Fashion Week…

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JC Runway Style: How-to Guide

The JC runway hair for the Fall 2008 collection was a traditional french roll combined with a sleek and modern front bang. It was both contemporary and edgy, emblematic of the Jacqueline Conoir style.

Here’s a step-by-step guide, with images, on how to achieve this look.

Materials needed:

  • Tail comb
  • Bobby pins
  • Hairspray
  • Hair shiner
  • Flat iron

Step 1: Section top with a side part using tail comb.

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Step 2: Tease remaining section with tail comb toward right side and hairspray, then bobby pin in place vertically from nape to crown.

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