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FREEMAN & ENTERPRISE LAKE COUNTRY • Page 3A APRIL 2015 607 Main St., Delafield 262-646-8917 • lieblangleather.com Your Furs Can Chill Out This Summer 243083004 Storage for your furs in a climate controlled vault. CLEAN IT. STORE IT. PROTECT IT. RESTYLE IT. 242880002 242243010 By Christopher Bennett Special to The Freeman Jamberry nail wraps might be the perfect accessory for the fickle finger of fandom during the March Madness of the NCAA Division I men's basketball tour- nament. Jamberry specializes in vinyl nail wraps, and released a line of NCAA-themed products that allow fans to switch allegiances as often as a loss busted their brack- et. It is making style look easy that attracts some women to Jamberry, and Nicole Mattke is among those with her finger on the pulse of a new trend in beauty. Mattke is a Milwaukee-based premier consultant for Jamberry. She's represented the product for almost a year, and leads a team of five sellers she recruited. Jamberry is sold through a direct sales business model. Three sisters started the company in January 2010 as an alternative to traditional nail maintenance. Mattke said she noticed the brand gaining traction in the Mil- waukee area last year, not too long before she started selling the prod- uct. "I had tried plenty of different things with my nails," said Mat- tke, a stay-at-home mom to twin 2- year old boys. "I don't have nice nails, and I tried to do a lot of dif- ferent things — decals, fake nails, acrylics, shellacs — you name it, I tried it." DIY style According to the company, Jam- berry nail wraps are easily applied at home with a combina- tion of heat and pressure. A hair dryer, nail file and nail scissors are necessary for application. The vinyl-based nail wraps are non- toxic and do not damage the nail bed. Mattke said it took her 45 min- utes to size, cut and apply her first set of nails. It now takes her about 20 minutes. Mattke said the prod- uct is a must for those who have weak or brittle nails, or who bite. "With women who constantly bite their nails, with the wraps on they can allow their nails to grow out and break them of the habit of biting them," Mattke said. The nail wraps are available in more than 300 designs per season. Mattke said a new catalog is released every six months. The Jamberry web site at www.jamberrynails.net also fea- tures a Nail Art Studio, where customers can upload designs of their own and make nail wraps, or create their own designs using preloaded patterns and shapes. Each sheet of Jamberry wraps produces two or three full mani- cures, depending on the size of the nail. When applied properly, the manicure lasts up to two weeks on fingers and four weeks on toes. Jamberry manicures average out to about $5 per application, Mattke said. A sheet costs $15, and should facilitate two or three man- icures. An important detail Mattke said nails hold a special place in a women's beauty regi- men, and having good looking nails helps a woman feel more put together. "When I don't have the time to get dressed nicely or do my hair or really do my makeup well, if I can apply my nails once every two weeks I have something on me every day that feels put together, and like I'm a woman and not just a mommy," Mattke said. As a business endeavor, Mattke said Jamberry fits well with her schedule as a stay-at-home mom. She initially wanted to make enough to cover the $100 start-up kit and her own purchases, and perhaps make another $100 each month. She is surpassing her ini- tial goals. "I think my reason for continu- ing to sell Jamberry, in addition to the income, is the flexibility," Mat- tke said. "As a stay-at-home mom, I can run a business during nap- time and weekends. There's really no other job to do from home to make this level of income in a flexible way." Jamberry representatives are available in the Brookfield, Elm Grove and New Berlin areas. Con- tact information for local repre- sentatives can be found on the Jamberry website. A MORE POLISHED APPROACH TO NAILS Jamberry line offers women flexibility in nail styles By Karen Pilarski Special to The Freeman Wisconsin weather can change from balmy to chilly in mere hours. As spring weather makes a welcome return, Wisconsinites should take heed. No matter if winter or summer, we need to take care of our skin. Dr. P. Kim Phillips, M.D., with Aurora Health Care, says, "Skin is the largest organ of the body. One of the main functions is to protect us from the outside environment. The top layer of skin needs to be kept healthy." While the weather is still cold, people should takes baths as opposed to showers. A benefit a bath means more moisture and relaxation. If you use bubble bath products, find ones that are unscented and without dyes. She cautions that skin can become waterlogged if a person stays in the bath for a long time. "Use comfortably cool water because very hot water irritates and dries the skin. If a person has sensitive skin, the hot water makes it worse," Phillips said. After bathing, make sure to pat down skin with a towel but leave a bit of moisture. Phillips encour- ages people to invest in great skin care such as moisturizer. Apply- ing a good moisturizer helps to seal in the moisture in the skin, she said. Phillips said people should use products that do not use a fragrant or dye but contains ammonium lactate. She recom- mends Vanicream, which is used for very sensitive skin While winter weather is wind- ing down in the Midwest, skin may still be dry and itchy. "In dry weather, the skin becomes irritated and people scratch. They end up scratching the top layer of skin and injuring the skin," she said. Let the sunshine in, but not without the sunscreen The sun takes a toll on skin by prematurely aging it. It can also cause pre-cancer and skin cancer. Phillips says everyone should use sunscreen no matter what season it is. Sun rays are less intense dur- ing the winter. However, she says, sunscreen needs to be habit all year long. In Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest, people enjoy win- ter sports such as skiing, hockey and snowmobiles. The sun reflects off the snow and damages the skin. All skin is sensitive to the sun. For lips, Phillips recommends sunscreen that contains lip balm. Sunscreen is plentiful and can easily be picked up at the local drugstore. Phillips says sunscreen that is SPF 30 or higher is ideal. Sun- screen should be reapplied every two hours, especially after getting wet from perspiring or by water. She says it is best to avoid long exposure to the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Children's skin should be treat- ed the same way as that of adults. Make sure to slather on sun- screen on children who are older than 6 months old. For babies under 6 months, Phillips says to avoid the sun. "If you are out with a kid make sure you stay in the shade. Also have the child wear protective clothing," she says. No matter what type of skin, everyone is effected by the sun and should take precautions. Fair-skinned people have to be diligent about sunscreen and pro- tection. In comparison to those with darker skin, Phillips said fair-skinned individuals have more of a risk of getting skin can- cer. Without sunscreen, skin can go from pale to stinging red without even realizing it. Sunburns are quite painful. Phillips says, "To treat sunburn, medicine such as ibuprofen can be taken. Use a cool compress to relieve the pain." Take care of skin In the summer months, crowds gather at festivals, water parks and beaches to bask in the sun. In the midst of fun, sun protection may take a back seat. Who hasn't returned from playing outside to feeling singed, pink skin? "People don't take care of skin on a daily basis, they think they don't need sunscreen. It needs to be applied all over the body," Phillips said. Phillips has observed that peo- ple do not use gentle products on their skin. She says, "Skin needs to be taken care of every day to keep it looking and feeling healthy. You don't save up on good skin." She compares skin to fit- ness. "If you don't exercise, you get out of shape, the same goes with skin." Her philosophy of skin care is clear and concise. She says, "Use the best skin care products you can afford and that are available to you. You will keep it looking and feeling healthy throughout your entire life." Tips for healthy skin Surviving the seasonal switch Good Vibes Paper Maché Cake Pops Butterfly

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