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Archive for May, 2009

I wanted to give some more information on kipa falls and how they work. Today it seems that every frum Jewish girl covers her hair with a sheitel when getting married. Every time I’m in Brooklyn the five towns Teaneck etc it seems a new sheitel place has opened. For those happy with sheitels great. For those unhappy and uncomfortable there are other options.

When I decided to start covering my hair again this year i began to do a lot of research on sheitels and the various types that existed. I cam e upon the kipa fall and realized this was my solution.

The kipa fall was originally made for women with thinning or bald spots to cover the crown of the head and add volume to their hair. It is referred to outside of Jewish circles as a topper, mini fall and sometimes a wiglet.

I had my kipa fall made from a regular fall which will make two kipa falls. I have a friend who did it also and is super happy with it.

If you fell that every strand of hair must be covered then a kipa fall is not for you but if you wear hats with your hair hanging out then a kipa fall may be your answer.

I also personally find that kipa falls are a lot more tznius than the perfect sheitels I see. Sheitels are usually blown and curled and super sexy. Kipa falls usually look like your hair on a regular day. They are a lot less glamorous.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. If i can make3 the mitzvah of kisui rosh more enjoyable for anyone it will be my greatest pleasure.

All the best,

Arielle AKA Bargain Jewess

After I first got married I covered my hair with a full sheitel. After six months of headaches, discomfort, and felling unattractive I stopped covering my hair and although the guilt made me struggle with it I knew I couldn’t go back to a regular sheitel. This Yom kippur I began covering my hair again with hats and bandanas and scarves. I hated though looking different, I missed having hair.

I started looking into alternate options and found out about the kipa/yarmulke fall. This literally saved my hair covering. I cannot explain how comfortable the kipa fall is. Although it may not be the answer for everyone it certainly was the answer for me. I can now cover my hair and feel like me doing it. Kipa falls can be made by many sheitel machers from a regular fall or sheitel. This is the least expensive option. They are also sold by many wig salons including Designs by Flora, Qourum Salon, Yali’s, Claire Accuhair, and Dov Salon among others. For more info feel free to post away.

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I’ve struggled on and off with problem skin since my teenage years. Although my occasional pimples have never been severe, no amount of dermatologists, injections, antibiotics, or even the so called miracle proactive worked for me. What has worked for me is a daily consistent regimen, and it can work for you too if you stick to it no matter how tired you are.

Since my skin is combination, oily-dry I exfoliate with a microdermabrasion scrub made by Rite Aid it’s the generic version of a ponds scrub. I wash my face once a day in the evening to remove dirt, and my makeup with Cetaphil. Dermatologists highly recommend this gentle moisturizing cleanser that works on all skin types. I use a Stridex alcohol free salicylic acid pad that exfoliates the skin as well as removes excess sebum and dirt that gets lodged in the pores. The alcohol free formulation prevents any over-drying of the skin, I do this twice a day. Then I put on a moisturizing salicylic acid cream made by Dermworx called Acneworx, although this has been disappearing from drugstore shelves, if any can find it let me know where you’re getting it because it’s fantastic.

I use All About Eyes by Clinique to treat and prevent dark circles, puffiness and lines. I use Superdefense anti-aging moisturizer by Clinique with SPF 25. This is oil free and makes putting on foundation smmoth and streak free. There is no place more important to protect than the skin of the face. A youthful face is a youthful appearance. Plus no one wants skin cancer.

This regimen will work for oily skin as well. The best regimen for those with dry skin is to use a cleanser like Cetaphil, without water. Rub it on your face to remove makeup and dirt than wipe off with a tissue or soft towel. Use a non-comedegenic thick moisturizer both Clinique and Christian Dior make excellent formulations. Use this daily

For those with normal skin lucky you. Wash your face once to twice a day and use a lightweight moisturizer with an SPF of 15 or higher and an eye cream to prevent darkness, lines, and wrinkles both AM and PM.

Here’s to clear, glowing skin.

XoXo

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