Friday May 5, 2017, my friend and now business partner signed a five year lease on our new salon space. Whoa! Here we are, contracts in hand, excited as can be, and shaking in our flip flops at the same time. This will be the last time you’ll see the bones of these walls. That in itself…Read more »
Tag: Skin Care
Chemical Peel for Me!
I am not well adept at taking a selfie. I always end up making myself look like I have a huge nose, and I feel like it captures my worst attributes. With that, here’s my selfie. 🤳 For some reason people always take selfies in their car. Have you ever wondered why? I think it…Read more »
Changing Roles: from Booth Renter to Landlord
Preface: I didn’t intend this post to be so long but it was so cleansing to get this in writing. I sat down to write and it all just came flowing out of me and I couldn’t stop. So please forgive me for the mini book I just posted, but the ideas came together this…Read more »
Oxygen Facial… It was the bomb!!!
Imagine releasing fresh, healthy skin hidden below layers of older skin cells with a process that’s both gentle and invigorating. Using oxygen, plant-derived stem cells, peptides and specially concentrated enzymatic botanicals, O2 LIFT delivers a premium spa experience with immediate results. This anti-aging, luxurious spa treatment produces gorgeous luminous skin that feels as healthy as it is radiant. This beauty product is…Read more »
Eat Salsa Daily for UV Protection
I bet some of you might already know this, but UV exposure is the number one cause of premature aging. Oh how I love the sun! Let me count the ways!! There is just really no other feeling like coming out after a long Winter and having that warm sun hit you like a gentle…Read more »
Skin Bleaching and Lightening
Do you have an uneven complexion that really gets to you? You can cover some of it up with make-up, but you , being your own worst critic can still see it. I know of a skin care ingredient in products that can combat this. It’s called Hydroquinone. It inhibits the overproduction of pigment in…Read more »
Skin Loves Coffee Too
I was about to start a blog post about the benefits of coffee for skin last week, but I chose the wrong time of the day and ended up completely side tracked by my lovely cup of joe. The post therefore ran into a whole different subject about how much I love coffee. There are…Read more »
Professional Skin Care Products vs Over the Counter Skin Care Products
Part of most skin care services start out by asking a few basic questions; What are your concerns about your skin? What products are you using at home? It is sometimes hard to proceed from here without a really hefty explanation. I hear some telling me they use Nuetrogena, others say Cetaphil was recommended by…Read more »
Microdermabrasion: Big Name, Big results??
Microdermabrasion, popularly known as “body polishing”, is a simple and safe, office cosmetic procedure that has gained popularity in the last 5 years. Here are a few pre and post procedure instructions that will help you achieve best results with microdermabrasion with little side effects. To get the most out of your treatment you will…Read more »
Sunscreen?? Yes!! Always!
I’m a hopeless sunbather!! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the sun. I am a fair skinned blonde, that actually tans well. My skin is pretty good in the summer, and rarely do I ever get a sunburn… anymore. Back in my younger years though, that was the goal; Burn, at least the first time, that’s how…Read more »