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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1981-04-08, Page 7FACIAL TREATMENT — Ann Baynham cleanses Anmarie Hoffman's face in preparation fora facial. Anmarie relaxes in a reclining chair, while Ann works behind her. Ann's customers say that the facial treatment is relaxing and pleasant. Staff photo Almatex Paints and Varnishes Wide Selection Wallpapers Complete Line of Refinishing Products Gifts - Pictures - Plaques Exeter Decor Centre 15 Gidley St., E. 235-1010 1 1 1 1 1 CUP & SAVE STILL THINKING ABOUT MAKING THAT CALL? Do it today and rid yourself of unwanted hair. "RACHELLE'S" Electrolysis & Beauty Clinique TOPICAL ANESTHETIC AVAILABLE IREGISTERED Electrologist St. Joseph 236-4740 Rochelle Laporte 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Former model offers unique service Times -Advocate, April 8, 1981 Poge 7. Wrapped in plastic to help shrink By MARY ALDERSON Now I know what yester- day's chicken feels like when it's covered in Saran Wrap and lying in the frig. Ex- cept that I wasn't cold. In fact, when I was wrapped In plastic, I was very warm. Body wrapping it's the latest weapon m the battle of the bulge. And it's now available in Exeter. Former model Ann Baynham in her shop "Se- cond Look", has added body wrapping to her list of ser- vices. It's a technique whereby cream in applied to the body, anJ then the area is wrapped tightly in plastic to lose inches. According to Ann, it's a method of ridding the body of cellulite without the aid of machines. Cellulite is an accumula- tion of waste materials and carbohydrates which are trapped in large fat cell chambers between muscle tissue and the skin, she ex- plains. Body wrapping tightens up the skin, and trims off in- ches, Ann says. Although she admits it's not some kind of miracle, sheis a believer, and she has about 15 satisfied customers who will back her up, she adds. Ann says her first reaction to body wrapping was "it sounds great if it works". She confesses that she was very pessimistic until she saw the results for herself. At first she just tried it on herself and her sisters. But in December, she started do- ing it for her other customers. Second Look is located in the family room of Ann's home at 199 William Street, where she lives with her hus- band and three small daughters. Body wrapping is just one of her many ser- vices. She started in the cosmetic business, offering make up applications and lessons. She also does facials, eyebrow arching, eyelash and eyebrow tinting, manicures, ear piercing, and waxing to remove hair. Because of the nature of her services, it is important to be discreet, Ann says. That's why her shop is in her home, rather than on Main Street. She says that businesses such as hers are becoming more and more popular. Two such' places in London are Profiles and Skintreet. Unfortunately, Many peo- ple aren't aware of the kind of services she offers. Because of the name "Se- cond Look", she has even been asked if she is selling antiques and used furniture, she says. To understand what body wrapping is all about, Ann offered to give me a treat- ment. Anything that would take inches sounded appealing! "It's not a method of los- ing weight, just a way of shrinking fat cells," Ann warns. She says than. the body wrapping works best if you are dieting and following an exercise program. "It's not going to be as effective if you go home and eat a big piece of chocolate cake," Ann adds. Ann can wrap any or all parts of the body. An en- tirewrap will cost you $30. The midriff and tummy will cost $15 and the neck and chin area is $6. She will do thighs for $10 and hips for $15, or hips and thighs together for $20. The upper arm is also an important place to tone up skin. Ann says that the midriff and tummy is most popular place for body wrapping, and that sounded good to me. She gives you an attractive sarong to wear, and applies the cream generously to the area. to be wrapped. The cream looks a bit like Noxema, but smells strongly of cinnamon. Her brand is called "White Pearl". It's made entirely of natural, herbal ingredients, designed to penetrate the skin and break down the fat cells, an information sheet says. It immediately feels very warm, something like a good, old-fashioned mustard plaster. The fact sheet Ann supplies says that the cin- namon creates the heat. Among the other ingredients are garlic oil, soya bean oil, neomycin to prevent infec- tion, and wheat germ for vitamin E. Then the wrapping is put on. Ann says her favourite is Glad Wrap, because it is the strongest, she has found. "I could make a commercial for them," she laughs. She also likes Stretch and Seal. Ann sticks the wrap to the cream on your skin and then she stands stil, while you turn round and round. Soon you're mummified in the plastic wrap or at least my midriff was. Ann gently pulls and twists the wrap, as it tightens. Underneath, it is very hot. Prior to applying the wrap, Ann measures your midriff in two places. She makes little marks on fhe skin with a ball point pen, to be sure she gets the tape measure back in the same place after the treatment. Sure enough, an hour later the wrapping was removed, one measurement was a half inch less,while the other was an full inch smaller. Just as she had promised. Ann says that depending on the person, and where FINISHING TOUCHES — Ann Bayham puts a the final touches of her cosmetic application. bit of colour on Anmorie Hoffman's face in Staff photo Ontario's Tax Grants for Senior Citizens. 1981 installments have been d. Last year Ontario replaced its system of tax credits for seniors with a new program of Property and Sales Thx Grants. The Property Thx Grant of up to $500 is provided in two installments annually. The Sales • '.) Thx Grant is an automatic 850 raid each year to Ontario residents 65 and over. Property Thx Grants O Eligibility. If you're 65 or over and own or rent 'your home you're eligible for the Property Thx Grant of up to $500. If you reside in11 nursling home, a home for the aged or similar insti- tution , you're not eligible for the Prop- erty Thx Grant unless you pay forthe full cost of your care and the institu- tion pays municipal and school taxes 0 No Application Needed. If you qualified for the Property Thx Grant last year you'll automatically receive the April installment. This cheque, to a maximum of $250 will be half of last 4. year's Grant. Your install- ment cheque was mailed April Oth.This is intended to assist you in paying your property tax or rent for the first part of 1981. In the fall you'll automatically receive an application for the balance of your Grant. O If you tumed 65 after December 31, 1980 (and therefore did not qualify for a Grant last year) you won't re- ceive the April installment However, in the fall you'll receive an application for the entire 1981 Grant • NfJr Sales'Ihx Grants An annual $50 Grant is paid auto- matically to every senior citizen. You will receive your 1981 \ Sales Thx Grant this fall Special Note - If you do not receive the federal Old Age Security Pension and you're 65 or over, please contact our Information Centre toll-free for de- tails on how to receive your Grants. 0 In Metro Toronto, dial 965-8470. O In Area Code 807, ask the Operator for Zenith 8-2000. O In all other areas, dial 1-800-268-7121. Ontario Ministry of Revenue they are wrapped, measurements should be a quarter -inch to an inch smaller after every wrap- ping. So you don't stop with just one wrap. She recommends that you come back six times, every four to seven days. By that time, the fat cells should be completely tightened. The midriff wrapping makes bending a little dif- ficult, so for the hour it stays on, Ann stretches you out in a recliner chair. When she does an entire body, she says she pulls the blinds, locks the door, and lets the client lay down on the sofa bed m her shop for the hour. Ann says that most of her customers are in the 20 to 40 age bracket. But body wrap- ping will work for any age, she stresses. Some ladies bring books or magazines to read;'- or there's a television to watch -*tor only $5, and for the same for than hour when you can't price she will tint your move. But Ann offered to eyebrows or eyelashes. The give me a facial, which would take the same amount of time. The facial is a very relax- ing, very comfortable ex- perience. Ann started off by cleaning my face with a delicious smelling red currant cleansing milk. Then to remove the cleanser, she went over my face again with a refreshing floral scented blue lotion. That was follow- ed by a honey and almond scrub, which certainly smelled good enough to eat. The scrub had bits of al- mond in it, and felt granular with an ampul - a mixture of vitamins to keep it healthy. After that comes the relax- ing massage, and a cream mask is applied. Ann lets you rest for a few minutes with cotton balls dipped in witch hazel over your eyes. She then treats you with a wheat germ spray, and removes the mask. A day cream is applied to protect the skin. A facial is a very soothing way to spend an hour, and it only costs $10. Ann says that after the facial most women don't want to re -apply make-up because their skin feels so fresh. A make-up application costs $8.50. Ann says she has done several wedding par- ties, to make sure everyone looks their best for the im- portant event. She will give you a lesson in make-up .application for 810.00. • Eyebrows can be shaped like sand. This was to remove any dead skin cells. Ann explains that a person's skin is constantly replacing, itself, and the old skin needs to be removed to have a clean face. After the scrub, Ann steamed my face by apply- ing hot towels. Normally she would use a steamer, but because I was in the midst of a body wrapping treatment, she felt I was probably warm enough. Next Ann used a special in- strument to remove any comedones that's a nice word for pimples and blackheads, Ann explains. Then the skin is treated tummy tinting will permit you to throw away your eyebrow pencil or your mascara, she says. She uses a safe vegetable dye which darkens the tiny hairs. She says the tinting is especially useful for someone who is allergic to make-up. She is hoping to get a tint that will thicken eyelashes, which recently went on the market in the United States. Ear piercing is another of her popular services. For $8.00 she will put a hole in your ear, and leave you with an attractive stud earring. Waxing to remove hair is a very big part of Ann's business. She stresses that it is not a permanent way to remove hair, and says that there really isn't any perma- nent method. The hot wax (she keeps it in a crock pot) is applied to the skin, and immediately peeled off. The hair comes with it, pulled out by the roots. Yes, it can hurt, Ann admits. Some people find the waxing more painful than others. Ann says that the more waxing treatments you get, the less often you need them. The waxing breaks down the hair, making it softer and finer. At first you may need to come once every two are three weeks - .later once every two or three months will be frequent enough. Ann can remove hair from the upper lip or chin, un- derarms, legs, and bikini lines". An upper lip will cost $5, while full legs will cost $30. Looking good is very im- portant at Second Look. Ann trained as a model in Toron- to, and later managed a modelling agency in London. 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