Yes ,its that time of year. I will be busy until after the first of January at work so I will not be posting much . We are checking out a new skin care line this Friday (Nov 18th) So if we decide that we want to carry it I am sure I will be posting about it in the future. It seems that they specialize in various strengths of Vitamin C serums .
Meanwhile I will mention what I feel have and continue to be the best add ons at the salon this year.
First and still the best ! IONTOSONIC Facial treatment. Incredible results at affordable pricing. Nowhere have I been able to get a treatment for $65.00 that delivers the type of results that this does. It would make a great gift for anyone! Skin resurfacing,increase circulation,pore refining,stimulate collagen production. Result is healthy younger looking skin!
SHELLAC manicure. Polish that lasts up to two weeks for most people. Do I have to say anything more? Great idea for the holidays ,book your appointment NOW>
Bamboo massage. Heated bamboo sticks to loosen up tired tight muscles. An interesting twist. Also don't forget the hot stone massage . A nice treat on a cold winter day.
And product of the year!! Adonia Stemulift serum cream!! remarkable results for under $80.00.
Gift Certificates at the spa are still the best gift anyone can get in these stressful times.
Nov 17, 2011
Oct 23, 2011
General Spa Etiquette (an oldie but good one to share again!)
Way back when I first started this blog a client asked me to do a post about Spa Etiquette. Tipping practices ,what to wear ect ect. I put the following together for those of you that may have some of these questions. I tweaked the first post a bit with some more information.
General Spa Etiquette,
What to wear:
It depends on what your service is going to be. But usually loose fitting clothes that are easy to take off and on are generally a good rule. If you are going for just a Pedicure you can wear street clothes but it is still a good idea that you have pant legs that can be easy to pull up.
When to arrive:
First time visit 20 minutes before your appointment time. This allows for you to fill out any required paperwork that may need to be done. If you have been to the spa before than 10 minutes is adequate. Please do not arrive late. This may result in your appointment being shortened for the spa to stay on schedule. Appointments are booked by time allotted for services. Even starting 10 minutes late can throw that technicians schedule off for the whole day.
The Tipping dilemma:
A good rule of thumb is 10 to 20 % of the price of the service. If you have more than one service and more than one technician, than the tips should be done separately for each therapist. If you have received a gift Certificate ask if the tip was included or not when you arrive for the service. Most spas have tip envelopes, if you are uncertain please ask the front desk to help. Some Medical or resort spas do not allow their technicians to receive tips, or the tips are included in the cost of the service. If that is the case they will often have that posted at the front desk. Tipping is not required but it is much appreciated. Never be afraid to ask if in doubt.
Cancellations or changes (This is important! )
What if you can’t make your appointment? Good rule of thumb is to call 24 hours at least in advance. This allows the spa to rebook the spot you had. If it is something that has come up at the last minute please notify the spa as soon as possible so they are not waiting for you. This also goes for if you are running late. In the age of cell phones it makes it easier to call if you are caught in traffic or running late. This allows the spa to let you know if they will still be able to service you or if you may need to reschedule your service. At the spa I work at we try very hard to work with a client that is running late. But many times it is just impossible to stay on schedule and work that client in. A call will save you and the spa unwanted grief.
I feel I must add this point. Please if you are late,weather it is your fault OR NOT,realize that it is also NOT the fault of the spa.We will try hard to fit you in BUT if it is not possible because of time constrictions with Appointments please do not take it out on us. I feel badly even having to post this comment but it is something that we have had to deal with lately....
Appointment changes?
What if you made an appointment for two or three services and the day of your appointment you can only get one? CALL AHEAD! At our spa we call the day before to confirm appointments. That would be the time to let the spa know if you need to make any changes to your appointment.
I can not tell you how many times I have had a client book for two hours of services only to get there and let me know they are only going to get one of the services. Where I work we work on commission only .What that means is no service, no pay. It also means we could have booked another client that wanted to get in that spot. We also realize that life throws you curves. Many times things happen at the last minute. Example: If you started to come for your appointment and found out your babysitter can only stay for part of the time ECT, call as soon as you know so we can try to adjust the schedule. We try hard to work with these situations.
We want your spa experience to be a good one. Being courteous to our schedule helps us serve everyone better.
CELL PHONES OFF OR on VIBRATE! The same rule here for when you’re in movie theaters. There is nothing worse than getting relaxed in the middle of a treatment and a ringing phone goes off. Weather it is yours or someone else’s!
Hopefully this post will clear up some questions for the first time spa goer or to regular clients that were unsure of a few issues. We are geared to giving clients a good experience in as stress free an environment as possible.
General Spa Etiquette,
What to wear:
It depends on what your service is going to be. But usually loose fitting clothes that are easy to take off and on are generally a good rule. If you are going for just a Pedicure you can wear street clothes but it is still a good idea that you have pant legs that can be easy to pull up.
When to arrive:
First time visit 20 minutes before your appointment time. This allows for you to fill out any required paperwork that may need to be done. If you have been to the spa before than 10 minutes is adequate. Please do not arrive late. This may result in your appointment being shortened for the spa to stay on schedule. Appointments are booked by time allotted for services. Even starting 10 minutes late can throw that technicians schedule off for the whole day.
The Tipping dilemma:
A good rule of thumb is 10 to 20 % of the price of the service. If you have more than one service and more than one technician, than the tips should be done separately for each therapist. If you have received a gift Certificate ask if the tip was included or not when you arrive for the service. Most spas have tip envelopes, if you are uncertain please ask the front desk to help. Some Medical or resort spas do not allow their technicians to receive tips, or the tips are included in the cost of the service. If that is the case they will often have that posted at the front desk. Tipping is not required but it is much appreciated. Never be afraid to ask if in doubt.
Cancellations or changes (This is important! )
What if you can’t make your appointment? Good rule of thumb is to call 24 hours at least in advance. This allows the spa to rebook the spot you had. If it is something that has come up at the last minute please notify the spa as soon as possible so they are not waiting for you. This also goes for if you are running late. In the age of cell phones it makes it easier to call if you are caught in traffic or running late. This allows the spa to let you know if they will still be able to service you or if you may need to reschedule your service. At the spa I work at we try very hard to work with a client that is running late. But many times it is just impossible to stay on schedule and work that client in. A call will save you and the spa unwanted grief.
I feel I must add this point. Please if you are late,weather it is your fault OR NOT,realize that it is also NOT the fault of the spa.We will try hard to fit you in BUT if it is not possible because of time constrictions with Appointments please do not take it out on us. I feel badly even having to post this comment but it is something that we have had to deal with lately....
Appointment changes?
What if you made an appointment for two or three services and the day of your appointment you can only get one? CALL AHEAD! At our spa we call the day before to confirm appointments. That would be the time to let the spa know if you need to make any changes to your appointment.
I can not tell you how many times I have had a client book for two hours of services only to get there and let me know they are only going to get one of the services. Where I work we work on commission only .What that means is no service, no pay. It also means we could have booked another client that wanted to get in that spot. We also realize that life throws you curves. Many times things happen at the last minute. Example: If you started to come for your appointment and found out your babysitter can only stay for part of the time ECT, call as soon as you know so we can try to adjust the schedule. We try hard to work with these situations.
We want your spa experience to be a good one. Being courteous to our schedule helps us serve everyone better.
CELL PHONES OFF OR on VIBRATE! The same rule here for when you’re in movie theaters. There is nothing worse than getting relaxed in the middle of a treatment and a ringing phone goes off. Weather it is yours or someone else’s!
Hopefully this post will clear up some questions for the first time spa goer or to regular clients that were unsure of a few issues. We are geared to giving clients a good experience in as stress free an environment as possible.
Sep 28, 2011
Super Busy at work with Spa Week specials!
The Spa week specials are keeping us busy! Don't miss the great deals if you live in the area. Go to the salon website
http://thedayspaatsalonelizabeth.com/
and call us to see the specials being offered. Our Website also has a great new look with some updated pictures of the remodeled front of the Spa!
Specials good tille mid Oct!!So hurry :-)
http://thedayspaatsalonelizabeth.com/
and call us to see the specials being offered. Our Website also has a great new look with some updated pictures of the remodeled front of the Spa!
Specials good tille mid Oct!!So hurry :-)
Aug 31, 2011
Stem Cells!!!
Lets talk about stem cells. A decrease in the activity of our own stem cells results in loss of elasticity which results in saggy skin. The idea of using PLANT stem cells is to "jump start" your dormant or weakened skin stem cells to work again like they did years ago. And it actually works! You will be seeing more products coming out in the next year with this same technology.
Activating your skins stem cells can do the following,
Reduce appearance of deep wrinkles by UP to 44%
Reduce Sagging skin
Fade skin discoloration,including dark circles and sun damage
Reduce turkey neck and neck wrinkles.
I started seeing a VISIBLE difference in just a couple days. After a month people started to say to me "You look great,your skin looks great . Have you been getting those laser treatments again.?" They know I try almost everything. I stop at injecting questionable stuff into my body. But I will try Laser.
Heck I'm in the business,I need to keep up with whats out there. So I am not opposed to trying different treatments.
There are creams out that that cost 150.00 and up. I can tell you at $79.00 this product "works" !
We stock this in the salon if your interested. Also available on line,but be careful not to sign up for the auto-ship. Offer. Not because I don't think you will want more of it. But you should always be able to buy when your ready NOT when some company says your ready.
Aug 13, 2011
Quick Post about Sunscreen!
As you can see she is protecting her eyes from the sun and I am sure her ever diligent mother is protecting her precious skin.
The sun..as great as it is for our health,it is so damaging to our skin over time. Now I am not opposed to a light healthy tan,we all need the health of being outdoors . The problem comes in when we get sun BURN and repeated long term exposure. Sun damage accumulates over years of abuse. The cells can become abnormal,resulting in cancer,brown spots,red blotches,ect.
So keep this in mind,not only in summer but all year. Find a good natural sunscreen,eat your anti-oxidants and enjoy the outdoors!! Wear a hat! And do not forget your ears when applying sunscreen. Most men don't even think of that.
I leave you with a Joke from Amelie,
Why did the chicken cross the road? his car must have broke down.. :-) ..shes three and just getting the hang of this joke thing.
Jul 25, 2011
Is beauty only skin deep?
"When it comes to outer beauty, too much emphasis is placed on topical approaches, at the expense of considerations of inner health" Quote from Dr.Stephen Holt,M.D.
When I first started this blog my main idea was to educate the average person about the many new and innovative approaches to skin and body care. I feel that I have given you many choices and explained much of the new inventions in skin care.
While reading a very well written article this week by Dr.Stephen Holt,M.D. it once again brought me to the subject of inner health . I have touched on this subject before in this blog. I would like to emphasize once again that we can slather outward creams and lotions on our skin all day and they will only do so much. You MUST give your body healthy food with as many nutrients as possible. This is NOT easy in the world we live in today. Choosing a balanced nutritional diet used to be x amount of veggies and fruits,certain amount of protein ect. Now we have to see that its clean of pesticides,grown organically,not Genetically modified,(GMO) ect. Our water needs to be filtered. So much to think about.
Also we need to feed our souls. This is a subject that is rarely talked about when it comes to beauty. But it is one of the main aspects of beauty! We all know people that are negative all the time,Preoccupied with doom and gloom. The glass is always half empty with these people . They spend time on gossip and criticism. And they are not very attractive on the outside,no matter how beautiful their features are. We can all be this person at times.
This world is full of negativity. It is hard to get away from. That is why it is so important to take the time to feed your inner beauty. Calm the mind,think good thoughts. Try to put the negativity out of your mind every day. Even if you start with 10 minutes a day to breath slowly and clear your mind of all the busy thoughts. No matter what is going on in your life YOU deserve a time every day where you slow down and take the time to breath and tell yourself you are good, you are kind, you are worthy .
When I first started this blog my main idea was to educate the average person about the many new and innovative approaches to skin and body care. I feel that I have given you many choices and explained much of the new inventions in skin care.
While reading a very well written article this week by Dr.Stephen Holt,M.D. it once again brought me to the subject of inner health . I have touched on this subject before in this blog. I would like to emphasize once again that we can slather outward creams and lotions on our skin all day and they will only do so much. You MUST give your body healthy food with as many nutrients as possible. This is NOT easy in the world we live in today. Choosing a balanced nutritional diet used to be x amount of veggies and fruits,certain amount of protein ect. Now we have to see that its clean of pesticides,grown organically,not Genetically modified,(GMO) ect. Our water needs to be filtered. So much to think about.
Also we need to feed our souls. This is a subject that is rarely talked about when it comes to beauty. But it is one of the main aspects of beauty! We all know people that are negative all the time,Preoccupied with doom and gloom. The glass is always half empty with these people . They spend time on gossip and criticism. And they are not very attractive on the outside,no matter how beautiful their features are. We can all be this person at times.
This world is full of negativity. It is hard to get away from. That is why it is so important to take the time to feed your inner beauty. Calm the mind,think good thoughts. Try to put the negativity out of your mind every day. Even if you start with 10 minutes a day to breath slowly and clear your mind of all the busy thoughts. No matter what is going on in your life YOU deserve a time every day where you slow down and take the time to breath and tell yourself you are good, you are kind, you are worthy .
Jul 10, 2011
My NEW favorite skin care pleasure!
The secret to this cream is the plant stem cells and the botanical ingredients grown in Greece. Stem cell technology is the newest in skin care. It encourages your own sluggish stem cells to come alive again. The result is skin that actually seems to reverse in ageing. Dark mottled looking skin gets clear and brighter. Lines and creases lesson. Your skin takes on that youthful glow again.
I can honestly say this product does what they say it will.
Our last batch sold out before I could even get it on the shelf. If your interested in trying it out ,give the salon a call. Those of you not in our area,this product is available on line.
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