Brace Yourself - Adult Orthodontia is Booming
Adult orthodontia is big business. More 40-something year old parents have finally gotten all their children out of braces and now it’s their turn.
There are basically three types of braces moms and dads are opting for: standard metal, clear brackets and invisible.
The standard ones are the most cost effective and you can even change the color of your rubber bands like all the hip, cool kids are doing.
Clear brackets are a bit larger in size than the metal ones. Depending on your bite you may not have enough room to get the clear ones on your lower teeth, at least not initially. The wires are still metal and you can see the braces on your teeth, they’re just not as noticeable. Drawbacks are they are slightly more expensive than the metal brackets and when it comes time to take them off, it takes a bit more effort and is consequently a little more uncomfortable.
Lastly there are the invisible braces which go behind your teeth, not on the front like most. It takes a while longer to correct your smile and is the most expensive type.
Speaking of expensive, you should plan on spending about $4,000 for your braces. If you have orthodontia insurance coverage, some plans cover up to 50% of the total costs. Most orthodontists will allow you to make monthly payments.
And speaking of pain, the process hurts a lot and for a long time. Those big teeth don't like the idea of moving. You might be well advised to ask for pain meds.
So - open wide – who’s next?
Which sunless tanning products are the best?
It's a question that comes up every now and then, particularly after last year's moves in Califormia to ban teens from visiting tanning parlors.
The consensus seems to be that those containing dihydroxyacetone (DHA) currently give the best results.
DHA interacts with proteins in the outer layer of skin. As the chemical mingles with dead skin cells, the color change, or "tanning," takes place.
This fake tan usually lasts around five days depending on the product.
To avoid a streaky tan, though, you should shower and use an exfoliating cleanser or sponge to pre-treat the skin.
Before you massage the self-tanner into the skin (sprays require more massaging than lotions), put on disposable latex or plastic hair-dye gloves to help prevent extremely tanned-looking palms and fingers.
Apply the tanner to small areas of the skin at a time to ensure even coverage. If you have covered your entire body, remain nude until the self-tanner dries, and wear loose clothing afterwards.
If you applied the sunless tanner only to your limbs, for the first few hours, wear loose clothing that will not rub away the product.
We added some interesting links to the Beauty Fitness Lifestyles hair section recently, and have been pleasantly surprised by the feedback.
A number of people have taken up the opportunities to find their new hairstyle.
The system is simple:
1. Upload a photo of yourself
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And "in the next 10 minutes, 100% Guaranteed", you'll see yourself in a whole new light.
The feedback has been exciting. People are delighted to be able to try on even the zany to test their nerve, as well as truly know whether 'that' hair style really suits them.
You can follow the links near the bottom of either of these pages:
Hair stylists or
naturally curly hairstyles.
