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Join Us for High Tea

Sunday 08 June 2008 at 08:41 am Join us for High Tea and Cool Conversation!

The Women's Alliance of McKinney Membership Committee
Will host a social networking event on
June 26th, 4 - 5:30 pm
Lavender House Tea Room
207 E. Virginia (new location in downtown McKinney)

The tea is open to all, and WAM members are encouraged to invite a guest or prospective WAM members.

Experience an authentic "high tea" with all the trimmings
$25 for adults, $10 for children

Payment will be made directly to Lavender House but reservations must be made through the Chamber by contacting Sharon Montgomery at smontgomery@mckinneytx.org or 972-542-0163 by June 23, 2008.

Join Us for High Tea

Sunday 08 June 2008 at 08:41 am Join us for High Tea and Cool Conversation!

The Women's Alliance of McKinney Membership Committee
Will host a social networking event on
June 26th, 4 - 5:30 pm
Lavender House Tea Room
207 E. Virginia (new location in downtown McKinney)

The tea is open to all, and WAM members are encouraged to invite a guest or prospective WAM members.

Experience an authentic "high tea" with all the trimmings
$25 for adults, $10 for children

Payment will be made directly to Lavender House but reservations must be made through the Chamber by contacting Sharon Montgomery at smontgomery@mckinneytx.org or 972-542-0163 by June 23, 2008.

Dr. Ricardo Meade's visit to Rene's Lagnaiappe

Friday 06 June 2008 at 10:51 pm Dr.Ricardo Meade spent the evening at our salon explaining the different plastic surgery choices and what to look for when choosing a plastic surgeon. He answered all our questions and took time to give free consultations. There is no doubt this is a man of integrity and a doctor with a respect for the human body. Unlike a lot of plastic surgeons Dr. Meade will discourage you from having unnecessary work done. He shared with us the importance of starting out with the botox and fillers to combat the signs of aging and wait until it is necessary to have a face lift. Too often people have an area at a time worked on and this will result in a quilted look in your face. This is a tell tell sign that you have had a lift and it also gives you an unnatural look. I could go on and on about the information he shared with us but the best thing to do is call his office and make an appointment for a consultation. You can learn more about Dr.Meade at doctormeade.com. I strongly encourage you to look him up before you make a decision on a surgeon.

Free Consultation with a Plastic Surgeon

Sunday 11 May 2008 at 11:07 pm Renes Lagniappe Salon
4610 Eldorado Pkwy. Suite 300
McKinney, Texas 75070
972.529.5080
www.hairbyrene.com



Dr. Ricardo Meade
Wednesday June 4th at 7:00 pm Dr. Meade will be answering your plastic surgery questions and showing slides with a presentation at Renes Lagniappe. Dr. Meade is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Everyone is welcome to this free event.
FREE CONSULTATION WITH A PLASTIC SURGEON!!!!!!!!!!

Botox Special

Monday 05 May 2008 at 4:04 pm June is Botox month at Rene's Lagniappe Salon. Mention the blog and your botox is $10 a unit. This offer is good only for the month of June and call early for appointment times available.

Teeth Whitening Special

Monday 05 May 2008 at 4:00 pm During the month of May teeth whitening is $20 off. Book with Reanna Nix or Dawniella Powers and receive $20 off your visit. Be sure to mention the blog special.

I'M Not Making it Up

Wednesday 30 April 2008 at 11:29 am Ever wondered how cosmetics started? We have been going to classes and learning about products and techniques with Jane Iredale Cosmetics. During all this I started thinking about where all this start and how much have we improved or changed. I want to share with you what I found.
Cosmetics are substances used to enhance or protect the appearance or odor of the human body. The U.S. FDA defines cosmetics as: "intended to be applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance without affecting the body's structure or functions." The FDA specifically excludes soap from this category.
HistoryThe first archaeological evidence of cosmetics usage is found in Ancient Egypt around 4000BC. The Ancient Greeks and Romans also used cosmetics. The Romans and Ancient Egyptians used cosmetics containing mercury and lead.
In the western world, the advent of cosmetics was in the middle ages, although typically restricted to use within the upper classes.
Henna has been used in India since around the 4th or 5th centuries. It is used either as a hair dye, or in the art of mehndi, in which complex designs are painted on to the hands and feet, especially before a Hindu wedding. Henna is also used in some North African cultures. African henna designs tend to be bolder and Indian designs more complex.
Chinese people began to stain their fingernails with gum, gelatin, beeswax and egg from around 3000 BCE. The colors used represented social class: Royals wore gold and silver but later they wore black or red. The lower classes were forbidden to wear bright colors on their nails.
In Japan an apprentice geisha would pain her lips very small in the middle of her actual lip line this style of the lipstick indicates that she is still new. Black paint was used to color the teeth for the ceremony when maiko (apprentice geisha) graduate and become independent. Just look at how much we spend on teeth whitening today.
In the Middle Ages, Renaissance and up until the Industrial Revolution, the lower classes had to work outside, in agricultural jobs. The typically light-colored European skin was darkened by exposure to the sun. The higher class a person was, the more leisure time he or she had to spend indoors, which kept the skin pale. Thus, the highest classed of European society, able to spend all of their time protected from the sun, frequently had the lightest-looking skin. As a result, European men and women often attempted to lighten their skin directly, or used white powder on their skin to look more aristocratic. A variety of products were used, including white lead paints and as if the toxic lead wasn't bad enough, notoriously also contained arsenic. Queen Elizabeth I of England was one well-known user of white lead, with which she created a look known as the Mask of Youth. I would be safe to say it was the Mask of Death.
Cosmetic use was frowned upon at some points in history. For example, in the 1800s, Queen Victoria publicly declared makeup improper. It was viewed as vulgar and acceptable only for use by actors.
The Native American tribes painted their faces for ceremonial events or battle.
During the early years of the 20th century, make-up became fashionable in the United States and Europe owing to the influence of ballet and theatre stars. But the most influential new development of all was that of the movie industry in Hollywood. Among those who saw the opportunity for mass-market cosmetics were Max Factor, Sr., Elizabeth Arden, and Helen Rubinstein. Modern synthetic hair dye was invented in 1907 by Eugene Schueller, founder of L'Oreal. He also invented sunscreen in 1936.
After the First World War, the flapper look came into fashion for the first time, and with it came cosmetics: dark eyes, red lipstick, red nail polish, and the suntan, invented as a fashion statement by Coco Chanel. Previously, suntans had only been sported by agricultural workers, while fashionable women kept their skins as pale as possible. In the wake of Chanel's adoption of the suntan, dozens of new fake tan products were produced to help both men and women achieve the "sun-kissed" look. In Asia, skin whitening continued to represent the ideal of beauty, as it does to this day.
By the middle of the 20th century, cosmetics were in widespread use in nearly all societies around the world.
Cosmetic deodorant was invented in 1888, by an unknown inventor from Philadelphia, and was trademarked under the name Mumm. Roll-on deodorant was launched in 1952, and aerosol deodorant in 1965.
The Cosmetics Industry Today
The cosmetics industry is a multinational, multi-billion-dollar industry. Of the major firms, the oldest and the largest is L'Oreal, which was founded by Eugene Schueller in 1909 as the French Harmless Hair Colouring Company. The market was developed in the USA during the 1910s by Elizabeth Arden, Helena Rubinstein, and Max Factor. They were joined by Revlon just before World War II and Estee Lauder shortly after.
Today with all the knowledge of carcinogens, sun screens, green products, etc. we strive for the same thing as in the beginning but with a safer outcome. I hope all of you that have read this will start reading the ingredients in your cosmetics and be safe.

TABP Model Night

Monday 07 April 2008 at 10:01 pm Monday April 14th at 7:00 pm Rene's Lagniappe will be hosting the Texas Association of Beauty Professionals Model Night. There will be professionals and students in the industry sharing tips and techniques with each other. The topic is "Special Occasion Hair, Makeup, and Nails. If you would like to be a model for this event please call the salon.

Jane Iredale University

Monday 07 April 2008 at 9:29 pm On March 29-30 Rene' Teague-Osuna, Sandy Vucich, and Marisa Grubbs attended classes in San Antonio, Texas with the Jane Iredale University. Classes consisted of Basics 101 and Bridal and Fashion Techniques/Trends. With the wedding and prom season already booking up the updated classes will be helpful. We are excited about what we have learned and invite everyone to book an appointment and experience the Jane Iredale Mineral Cosmetics.