ASK WAYNE Graduated 1968 from the International Fabnicare Institute in Sduerspring. Meryiand. Does Carousel Cleaners do Alterations? Yes, we have an expert European trained seamstress on staff to tend to all your alterations and repair needs. Other Services. © Drapery Cleaning ° Wedding Gown CAROUSEL CLEANERS ‘Outside location between Canada Trust & The Bay Mor.-Wed. 6.30 10 6 34 pm, Thurs.-Fri. 6.30 09 pm Saturday 6:30 10 5.30 5... camday noon o 5 pm Park Royal North 922-4811 coRAUt gee Veeesinas NEWS ptioto Cindy Goodman ESTHETICIAN Julie Lee of Runaway Bay says her patrons are see- ing red this season. Darker coloured potishes are in fashion again. WINTER can be tough on nails. Cold temperatures, chilly winds and dryness resulting from winter heating can cause nails to peel and crack and cuticles to tear if preven- tive measures aren't taken. The best way to keep nails look- ing their best, says esthetician Lushea Simone, is to pay them daily attention. “If you buff them a little bit every day and massage them with oil, it will soften cuticles and help nails grow strong and healthy,” says Simone, who tends the tips of her West Van patrons at Avalon Wellness Centre on 16th Street in Ambleside. Simone recommends using a three-way buffing toot (a grey, pink and white padded file that can be purchased at any drug store). A drop of oil (almond, wheat germ or neem — purchased from a health- food store) massaged into nails and cuticles will make them shine. Dryness that results from indoor heating can bring about a bad case of hangnails but Simone cautions against taking drastic measures to rid hands of raw and ragged ribbons of torn flesh. Don’t pick at torn cuticles; use a scissor to snip them. And leave cuticle nippers to the pro- fessionals. If used improperly, the twol can clip too much of the cuti- cle, which can lead to infections. Before applying polish, the esthetician recommends the use of a good base coat like Reviva Nail (about $16 at Avalon) or Nail Envy by OPI, whieh also works to strengthen the nail. If you're in the mood to be pam- pered, indulge ina protessional manicure. A basic manicure will run you about $20 at most esthetic salons. For a few dollars more, however, vou can add a moisturizing treat- ment such as a paraffin “mask.” Julie Lee, an esthetician at Runaway Bay in Edgemont Village, recommends the treatment as a pick-me-up for winter-weary clients. After hands are massaged and mois- turized, they're coated in warm wax to help the hydrating cream soak into the skin. For a simpte night-time treat, Lee recommends slathering hydrat- ing cream on hands and feet and slipping on wool mittens and socks. “ft has to be wool, not cotton,” advises Lee, “because cotton will just absorb the moisture.” The truly pampered take their precious digits to the Spa at the Century, located within Burrard Street’s Century Plaza Hotel, for an Addictive Aroma Manicure ($45 for 60 minutes), The service begins with an exfoliating aromatic scrub, followed by a soak in sweet almond oil and an aromatherapy hand and arm treatment. This is fullowed by a paraffin mask and finished off with a natural nail buff or polish. [f your interest in beauty treat- ments is more the DIY variety, then you'll want to check out British stylist Jane Campsie information- packed beauty book Hair and Makenp (Whitecap Books, $24.95). See Six page 16 IT’S YOUR CHOICE EYEWEAR SALE rames oF Lenses Save 55% on the higher priced item (frame or lenses) with the purchase of complete eyewear. Specialty lenses and lens treatments are extra.