Cut and colour: Salon Daniel, The Soho Metropolitan Hotel, Toronto
Makeup: Rexall Pharma Plus Cosmeticians Petra Lepage, Tracy Reddick and Esther Gois

Clothing: Costa Brava and GAP
Styling: Barbara Goodman
Text and production: Michele Sponagle

Sexy, sleek
and truly stunning
FLORIANNE YEUNG, 48

For Florianne, breast cancer changed her life 180 degrees. After her recovery, she no longer worked to the point of exhaustion and put more emphasis on her health – emotional and physical. She volunteered to do phone counseling at Willow Breast Cancer Support, took up Tai Chi, and became a vegetarian.

Lesson learned
“Enjoy life, be happy and take more time to live life to its fullest.”

Her Look
Hair Florianne’s dry, damaged hair needed a trim to make it look healthy again. By cutting two inches off the bottom and introducing long angled bangs, her hair now has a sexy, sleek look that nicely frames her face. Her colour was too red for her skin. A mahogany shade with a hint of plum adds shine and depth. Colour: Andrey Repka. Cut: Albert Yoon

Makeup Florianne has pretty, delicate features, that didn’t stand out. To put them in the spotlight, using soft feminine colours are the key. Shadows in mocha and cream bring a renewed focus to her eyes, with the mocha doubling as a brow definer. A sweep of blush across her cheeks and a cranberry lipstick completes her sophisticated look. DIY with Revlon’s Fall Looks of Seduction: Age Defying Makeup in Bare Buff; ColorStay 12 Hour Eyeshadow in Copper Spice; Crushed Velvet Lip Crème in Racy Rouge; 3D Extreme Mascara in Blackest Black; Cream Blush in Not So Nude.

Youthful,
fresh and energized

In 2001, a routine mammogram revealed a lump on Alice’s breast. She was successfully treated with chemotherapy and radiation. Through it all, Alice, a mother of four boys, kept her spirits high, crediting her strong faith and positive outlook.

Lesson learned
“It rains on everyone in life. What matters is how you handle it. Breast cancer is not a death sentence, so there’s no need to live in fear.”

Her Look
Hair Alice wanted to keep the length, but her cut made her face appear too round. Square layers helped diminish the roundness, and created the illusion of longer hair. Softly fringed bangs and hair tucked behind the ears give her a youthful, fresh look. Multi-tone highlights in golden and sandy blonde add depth and light to her hair. Cut: Hayley Bloomfield. Colour: Eric Del Monaco.

Makeup With Alice’s new cut and colour warming up her look, her makeup needed to follow suit. Soft shades of brown (taupe, chocolate and mocha) on eyes, lips and cheeks bring out the best in her features. DIY with Estée Lauder After Hours collection: Individualist Natural Finish Makeup in Biscuit; Pure Color Eyeshadow in Pale Moon and Mocha Cup; Double Wear Zero-Smudge Liquid Eyeliner in Midnight; More Than Mascara in Brown/Black; Pure Color Lipstick in Bois de Rose.

Pretty
and Polished
BERYL GRAHAM, 62

When diagnosed in 1996 with breast cancer, Beryl was terrified at first. But as she reached a stage where she knew she would recover from breast cancer, there was a renewed appreciation of the small things in life – like having her kids piling into bed with her to watch Oprah when she was feeling weak.

Lesson learned
“Appreciate all the things that are part of every day life, and take advantage of support programs for breast cancer patients offered in the community.”

Her Look
Hair Beryl’s haircut was working for her, but a little fine-tuning gives it stronger lines and a bolder shape. Her very white, naturally grey hair made her look too washed out. Very subtle low lights add depth and dimension to her cut. Cut: Melissa McKenzie. Colour: Eric Del Monaco.

Smokey eyes
and rich colours
SHELLEY D’AMICO, 36

In 1998, Shelley was diagnosed with Hodgkins disease. After treatment, she gave birth to a healthy daughter and began to appreciate more of the things we often take for granted, like wellness, mobility and family.

Lesson learned
“Being beautiful has nothing to do with what you look like; it’s what is in our hearts.”

Her Look
Hair Adding long layers brought new movement and flow to her hair, to make her face the star attraction. Her black hair with blonde highlights was competing with her skin tone. Rich shades of chestnut brown and chocolate give her hair great shine and body. Cut: Mario Deleo. Colour: Kelly “Betty” Toms.

Warm
and sassy
JANIS CORNISH, 36

This working mom juggles a full-time job as a computer support technician and the responsibility of raising four kids. She was diagnosed with cervical cancer in February 2007. During her treatment, she began to work with a naturopath who helped her pay more attention to nutrition.

Lesson learned
“It’s my body and I’m going to be careful with what I put into it.”

Her Look
Hair Janis’ hair was too long and heavy for her face shape. A shorter length, just above the shoulders, and the addition of soft layers, flatters and brings emphasis to her eyes. A warm ginger colour enhances her natural reddish brown hair, and light golden blonde highlights around the face compliment her skin tone. Cut: Hayley Bloomfield. Colour: Eric Del Monaco.

Layered Beauty
TRACEY GUTHRIE, 42

Ten years ago at 31, this young mom with a newborn was shocked to learn she had cancer. During her treatment she continued to work – it was the only thing she felt she had control of. Today, she’s a single mom with three children and is battling cancer once again. Her determination to live life with no regrets continues.

Lesson learned
“Do what you really want to do every day and take the time to create unique memories for your kids and for people who are important to you.”

Her Look
Hair Tracy didn’t want to go short but needed a new style for her fine hair. Long layers create the illusion of thicker hair and provide body, volume and movement. Her colour gives her hair added dimension. A natural, ash blonde and a few lowlights in a honey brown complete the effect of plumping up her hair. Cut: Mario Deleo. Colour: Kelly “Betty” Toms.

Natural
sun-kissed look
IRMELI KOSKINEN, 59

Nothing can shake Irmeli’s faith, even after two rounds of breast cancer. She got through the experiences without pain or worry. She credits her belief in God for her positive frame of mind. The irony is, after friends and family heard the diagnosis, it was Irmeli who was comforting them.

Lesson learned
“You have a choice about how you greet the day. I choose not to live in fear.”

Her Look
Hair Irmeli’s healthy, thick hair overwhelmed her face. To create movement and texture the layers were evened out and the volume tamed by thinning the hair with a special scissor technique. For her colour, a warm blonde shade was used to diminish the ash tones in her hair. Lowlights in a darker blonde gave her hair a natural, just-back-from-Miami sun kissed look. Cut and colour: Andrey Repka.
Makeup Neutral colours were used to accentuate her gorgeous blue eyes. Foundation with a rose tint evens out her skin and eliminates redness. On her eyes, shadows in tan, dove grey and pale pink (highlights the brow bone) add subtle colour and definition. Eyeliner and mascara complete the effect. For the finishing touch, blush with a peach hue and lipstick in a pale rose balance the face. DIY with Maybelline Rock ‘n’ Black fall collection: Pure Makeup in Creamy Natural; Expert Wear Quad Eyeshadow in Rock Icon; Expert Wear Softlining Pencil in Electric Ebony; Expert Wear Blush in Punked Out Peach; Liquid Lipcolour in Blushed Bass; Define-A-Lash Defining Mascara in Very Black. H&L

back row: Hair technicians from Salon Daniel, Soho Metropolitan, to contact: 416 971-9669; E-mail: soho@salondaniel.ca www.salondaniel.ca
front row: Rexall PharmaPlus cosmeticians.

The Breast Darn Show Period
The event was created by the Segal sisters and Annie Graham. Their mothers, Dody Segal and Beryl Graham inspired the creation of this unique event through their strength and courage against their battles with breast cancer. The event celebrates, honours, and educates all those who have been touched by this disease with funds raised going to Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada. This year’s event held, in May 2007 raised $37,000 that will directly help the thousands of Canadians receive the support and information services they need while coping with breast cancer within their families. For more information visit: www.breastdarnshowperiod.com.