Researchers have discovered that a woman’s hairstyle can tell a lot about her personality. For example, women who have medium length brown hair are generally perceived as fun loving and smarter while women with long blonde hair are seen as affluent and less intelligent.

Where your hair is parted can also mean something, and the theory goes for both men and women. If your hair is parted more on the left side of your head, then it means you think more logically and are detail oriented. If it’s on the right side, then it means you’re more emotional and tuned into people’s feelings.

Balanced between the two is hair parted in the middle. This type of person tends to be less stressed. They think both with their emotions and logic.

But what about those people with no discernible part at all? Well, they’re considered to be the trendsetters.

Learn more about what hair is all about at our Learning Centre.

With warmer days, the birds chirping and the plants budding, spring is finally here. Most of us will be doing a little spring cleaning around the house to welcome the season. Let’s not forget our bodies, though!

We can finally say goodbye to that extra layer of fat many of us have accumulated over the winter and with the rising temperatures, we can now get outside more for a little fresh air and exercise. Spring’s a great time to mark the beginning of a healthier lifestyle, and a great way to start is by changing a few of the things in our diet.

If you don’t already, pay attention to the ingredients. Limit or eliminate refined processed foods and cut out everything with added trans fats.

Need a snack? Don’t reach for that bag of chips. Instead, choose raw fruits and vegetables or whole wheat breads and crackers. They might not be as tasty as those fat and sugar laden snacks, but your body will thank you for making the right choice by the way of clearer skin, a more manageable waistline and a better night’s sleep.

Some of the first signs of spring are the appearance of dandelions. Dandelions may be considered a weed, but their leaves are a great source of vitamins, especially A and C, as well as fibre and iron. Add a few leaves with lettuce to make a nutrient-packed salad. Dandelion leaves can be found at supermarkets.

It’s Income Tax time again.

This is just a reminder that the procedures at Toronto Cosmetic Clinic are all classified as “cosmetic surgery” and have been designed for aesthetic improvement. According to the Canada Revenue Agency, any costs related to undergoing treatments at TCC by a medical practitioner can be claimed as a medical expense when filing your income tax return (for line 330 or 331). This is valid for those of us in Ontario.

For a complete list of what can be claimed, please visit the Canada Revenue Agency website. However, because information available may be open to interpretation, we recommend that you contact a certified accountant or the Canada Revenue Agency directly to determine whether the procedure you’ve undergone can be claimed.

Acne scarring was once difficult to treat, requiring a number of intensive cosmetic procedures. Until now.

Toronto Cosmetic Clinic introduces acne scar treatment with The StarLux® 500 from Palomar. This revolutionary new laser and pulsed light platform can target scars resulting from acne and reduce or eliminate their appearance. Any type of scarring can be treated, from pockmarks deep in the skin’s surface to those that have accumulated scar tissue and are raised.

Don’t let acne scarring ruin your complexion. Contact Toronto Cosmetic Clinic to get rid of those unsightly scars and reclaim your beautiful complexion.

The Basal Cell layer exists in the top layer of skin, known as the epidermis. This layer is responsible for the creation of new skin cells. Over a period of about 28 days, these newly formed skin cells make their way to the very top of the skin (stratum corneum). However, it generally takes another two to three weeks for old skin cells to shed so that the new cells are revealed.

This time outline for the skin renewal process may change depending on the age and overall health of an individual. It can be much faster for a child and unfortunately, much longer for someone older or whose health is compromised.

Skin treatments like microdermabrasion and chemical peels help expedite the skin renewal process by removing old skin cells that suffocate the fresh layer of skin.

Before bronzed skin, it was pale skin that was considered attractive - so much so that women in Europe used to smear a creamy concotion of vinegar and powdered white lead on their faces to achieve the fashionable pallor. The fad began in the mid 1550s by Queen Elizabeth I.

Fortunately, we all know about lead poisoning and no longer follow this fad. While pale skin is still considered attractive for some, it is naturally pale skin that is coveted.