This is the time of the year when we get to honor and give recognition to the most wonderful women in the world for Mother’s Day! The Vitamin Shoppe and Jane Carter Solution have partnered to help you celebrate the amazing women in your life whom have protected, loved and nurtured you – mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters and all the other women you hold near to your heart.

Women spend so much time doing for others, why not help the special woman in your life embrace and enjoy some “me-time” this Mother’s Day? You can! Simply like the Vitamin Shoppe on Facebook (and fill out a quick form) for a chance to win a $150 beauty basket from Jane Carter Solution.

Hurry! Don’t miss the chance to make this Mother’s Day one to remember. The sweepstakes ends May 31^st, no purchase necessary.

Love Your Hair,

Jane

The “moisture” in every moisturizing product is water; the goal is for the product to deliver water. Enhance the moisture that your hair receives through steaming!

There are many benefits to steam; great way to get moisture into low porosity coarse hair, increases moisture levels in the scalp to diminish dandruff, prevents shrinkage and increases blood flow to the scalp promoting hair growth. Most people steam because it’s a great way to open up the hair follicles to receive all the benefits of deep conditioning treatments.

You can start steaming right now, at home easily. Start with freshly washed hair that has been detangled, generously apply Jane Carter Solution Nutrient Replenishing Conditioner and follow the steps below:

1. Soak a clean towel under water.
2. Place wet towel in microwave for 2 minutes or until very warm.
3. Wring loosely; wrap towel around your head, covering all of your hair.
4. Cover towel with a plastic cap.
5. Sit under hooded or bonnet dryer for 30 minutes to 2 hours.

Rinse hair, apply Hydrate Quench for an extra dose of moisture and to strengthen hair with soy protein and panthenol. Follow up with Hydrate Seal & Shine to lock in moisture and seal hair cuticle to retain moisture; style as usual.

Tip – Another easy way to treat yourself to more moisture is by placing a humidifier in your bedroom which will add moisture back into the air and your hair while you sleep.

Love Your Hair,

Jane

I find yoga fascinating; everything is connected in some way. Improve leg circulation, drain lymph nodes or cleanse your liver depending on the pose. Did you know there are poses to improve hair growth?

It may sound unbelievable, but yoga can help in preventing hair loss. No, it’s not magic, some yogic techniques are known to increase the blood supply to the head (scalp) and thus promote hair growth; blood circulation specifically to the scalp, which helps produce new cells to any area that may have been dormant due to lack of flow.

These poses also help improve the scalp’s consumption of oxygen as well as the nutrients we intake through foods, drinks and vitamin supplements:

• Head Stand
• Diamond Pose
• Wind Release
• Camel Pose
• Rabbit Pose
• Forward Bend

Add in a little meditation to combat stress and Jane Carter Solution products to keep hair and scalp healthy, and you’ll be well on your way to healthy hair!

Love Your Hair,

Jane