Keeping up with new products, fads and technologies hitting the market can be challenging, so WTM has rounded the latest innovative services that are changing the beauty sphere. Would you try any of these?
Microneedling
Microneedling involves using a handheld device to poke microscopic holes in the skin. Before you gasp in utter shock at the thought of giving your face dozens of tiny wounds, there are benefits to the process. The pinpricks stimulate your skin’s natural ability to heal itself and in the process produce collagen and elastin. It also increases the absorption of products you apply, and is known to reduce scarring and stretch marks of any kind. Joz Salon has this treatment.
Dermaplaning
This is a form of exfoliation that removes dead skin cells from the top layer of the skin and peachfuzz using a small, sterile blade while holding the skin taut, swiping the blade in gentle motions. The scrapes stimulate collagen production and have mild anti-ageing benefits.
Laser Tattoo Removal
Giving new purpose to technology that has been around for years, tattoo-removal lasers are now being used to treat hyper-pigmentation. It can reduce sun spots and discoloration purging your skin in a few sittings.
Microblading
If you’re ready to throw out all of your brow gels, powders and pencils, microblading may be the semi-permanent solution for you. This technique creates the appearance of fuller brows by depositing pigment under the skin, taking away the need to fill in the brows daily by adding ink that looks just like hair. It last for about a year.
Ingestible Concoctions
People around the world are starting to realise that proper diet and great skin are directly related and beauty comes from the inside out. Several products on the market claim to have the necessary antioxidants, collagen and enzymes needed for glowing skin, and are enjoying plenty of fame for quick and easy results.
Probiotic creams
Friendly bacteria aren’t just great for your insides – they’re a huge trend in skincare this year too. Just as they strengthen your gut lining, probiotics also strengthen your skin barrier and help calm inflammation and increase the good flora in your dermis.
Neck Lift
Plastic and cosmetic surgery to tuck loose skin around the neck can add years of youthfulness to your face, not to mention the boost in self-esteem. American Mission and Bahrain Specialist Hospital have a repertoire of expert surgeons to aid with all kinds of beauty procedures.
TRENDS
Chrome and mirror nails
The trend for these metallic, space-age nails gets bigger each year and 2017 has seen some amazing developments. Mirror and chrome powder nails are all the rage, and Joz Salon and Dessange Paris Bahrain offer these sparkly manicures.
Pastel and unicorn hair
Dye your hair in fantastic shades like lilac, blush pink, aqua, pistachio and sunset yellow which are perfect for summer and give you a mystical, fairy-like mane. Design-wise, you might rock balayage highlights or opt for a root-to-tip colour melt blend. Prior consultations are required for proper results Joz Salon, Dessange Paris Bahrain and Toni & Guy salon offer this service.
No-heat beach waves
If you hate the idea of having to use a hair dryer, this technique is definitely going to save you some major time and effort. Just twist your hair in a bun with some styling cream and sleep with it. Untie it in the morning and enjoy seductively wavy hair all day.
Holographic makeup
The rainbow metallic craze is gaining popularity and make-up is becoming whimsical with it. Choose eyeshadow, lipsticks, polish and lip gloss in all shades possible.
Glitter lipstick
Let your lips resemble the gateway to the milky way with these uber-cool lipsticks infused with specks of shimmer. The pigments stand out and the glitter makes it pop, making it an especially cool choice for parties.
Embellished braid
Festooning your braid with mini metal cuffs, winding silver chains or little trinkets lets you accessorise your hair, giving it a Bohemian feel.
Dark matte eyes
Instead of doing a full-face feature, just choose one feature to emphasise. Use dark colours like ebony, deep purple and brown with a matte finish for an alluring day-to-night look.
Floating liner
This is not for the faint-hearted. Line a couple of centimetres above your lash line and team it with barely there makeup and a dark crimson lip for a daring, elegant look. Use colours like baby blue and gold to make a statement.
Rainbow highlighter
Apply five shiny pastel colours to your cheek for a mystical touch to your everyday makeup. Unconventional, but dazzling in its own way.
Peel-off charcoal masks
Men and women around the world are raving about the purifying and toxin-drawing properties of charcoal peel-off masks, with several thousand videos on social media swearing by its results. Several major beauty shops in the Kingdom sell it.
