Fashion , health & beauty
School shoes : what to look for
As a chiropractor who often works with children , I am frequently asked which shoes are best . While there isn ’ t one shoe that is perfect for all children , there are some general guidelines to follow . Children ’ s feet are different in structure to those of adults . Feet begin as cartilage and it isn ’ t until we reach the late teens that bones of the foot are fully developed , so restrictive or poorly-fitting shoes can cause structural and functional changes . For cerebral development , posture , strength and proprioception , it is important for feet , like hands , to be able to learn to ‘ feel ’ their way on a variety of surfaces . Ideally , the best way to do this would be to go entirely barefoot . Bare feet might also positively impact learning , according to studies in Bournemouth and Scandinavia – but of course bare feet might not always be practical when outdoors .
By Philippa Wilmot , BSc Hons ( Chiro ) LRCC , Cowes Chiropractic Clinic
To protect feet , while offering most of the benefits of going barefoot , there are lots of options available . I spoke to Kate Harrington who owns ‘ Happy Little Soles ’, an online shoe shop . She says : ‘ A child ’ s shoe should be lightweight and with a flexible
Microblading : the answer to an easier morning ? sole , to mimic barefoot walking . The shoe should have a wide toe box to give lots of wriggle room , and should be shaped like a child ’ s foot , which is much more triangular in shape than an adult ’ s . Even when children have shoes , you should encourage them to walk barefoot as much as possible . Children instinctively and naturally want to be barefoot . So whenever the ground is safe enough , let them roam as nature intended , and celebrate their barefoot instincts !’ All footwear is important , particularly school shoes as they are worn so often . For further information on barefoot shoes including some suitable for school , I recommend visiting happylittlesoles . co . uk or vivobarefoot . com . Find Cowes Chiropractic Clinic at 83 Mill Hill Rd , Cowes , PO31 7EQ , call 01983 282810 or visit www . coweschiropracticclinic . co . uk .
Perfectly-shaped eyebrows are not always easy to achieve – especially first thing in the morning . So for anyone who pencils in their eyebrows every day , Microblading can be life-changing . In fact , it provides the perfect solution for thin and missing eyebrows - and the results don ’ t rub off ! Microblading is a form of permanent make-up that uses a handtool instead of a machine to create very natural-looking hairstrokes . Your bone structure , skin tone and hair colour are all carefully measured to determine the final shape and colour of your new brows . You ’ ll need two
By Karen Douglas-Bhanot , Advanced Permanent Makeup Artist at Carefree Beauty Studio , East Cowes
appointments , spaced 4-6 weeks apart . A topical anaesthetic is used to minimise any discomfort , making the whole experience easy and relaxing . Once completed , you can swim , play sports or sunbathe – all with complete confidence that your new brows will stay put . A colour refresher is recommended every 12-18 months to maintain that
Top : Before microblading Above : After microblading
perfect finish . Result ? No more eyebrow pencils and much easier mornings ! For a free , no-obligation consultation or booking , call Karen on 07511 398797 . For more information and a list of FAQs , see www . carefreebeauty . co . uk
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