Beauty, Bridal & Fashion

Thirty-five years ago, two friends were inspired to create a company that would support hairdressers and provide luxury hair care at an affordable price. With just $700, they launched a revolutionary hair care system with three products: Shampoo One®, Shampoo Two® and The Conditioner™.

A thorough consultation before receiving any treatment or service at a spa or med spa is not only a good idea, but it should be mandatory. During a meeting the client is encouraged to ask questions they might have about treatments, plus it gives them the opportunity to get to know the therapist and determine the level of expertise and experience that they have.

Keeping your hair stylish during the summer has always been a challenge. The combination of humidity and high temperatures makes your energy run low and your hair hard to tame. Thankfully, with the latest summer hair trends you’ll be able to look fashionable in any weather in only a matter of minutes.
The topknot is back and stronger than ever! Originally, the topknot was the ultimate lazy-chic hairstyle: a messy bun worn very high on your head.

A deep facial cleansing treatment, which is similar and often compared to a European facial, goes well beyond what a traditional facial will do. The deep cleansing facial is well suited for people with acne, those prone to excessive oil on their face, especially “men”. The European facial focuses more on exfoliation but may also include a deep cleansing component.
What is a deep cleansing facial?

Introducing Marini Luminate Eye Gel.  This gel is specifically designed for the delicate eye area.  It offers a variety of benefits that create a brighter, more radiant, and luminous support to the tissue.  Certain ingredients such as linoleic acid, peptides, and chrysin to name a few- actually target discoloration, wrinkles, puffiness, as well as hydration. It is designed to be used morning and night and penetrates quickly as well as softening the area immediately.  As we know there comes a time when diligence is key. 

There are plenty of ways to hide thinning hair, lovelies. I’m sure you know wigs, weaves and extensions are ways for disguising thinning hair but, there are plenty of things you can do even if you’re not ready for such a big step! And whether your thinning problem is reversible or a result of genetics and/or age, there is a way to add hair volume.
1. Consider a Change of Color – Usually Darker shades of hair makes thinning more noticeable, which is why hairdressers usually advise a color change!

More than a dozen salons in Santa Clarita have joined with Family Promise of SCV for a month-long fundraiser during May 2015 to help support homeless families in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Called “Santa Clarita Salons for Family Promise of SCV,” the fundraiser provides an opportunity for participating salon clients to donate to Family Promise during May of 2015. 

Dermacure is pleased to announce that we finally have an effective fat reduction solution that is truly painless! Ultrashape is the first and only non-invasive body contouring treatment to use proprietary pulsed focused ultrasound to immediately destroy fat cells, and deliver noticeable results in as little as two weeks!

Do you enjoy sharing the same wax pot as everyone else?  Are you getting waxed at the spa where you’ve been going?  Have you ever thought about that? Brazilian waxing even made the news in New Jersey last year because of a health problem. So please, do think about it now, but keep reading.
There was a time when bikini waxing was just a small area for looking neat in a bikini, now so many women want all or almost all the hair removed.  

Do you show these three signs of aging?
1. Skin color becomes more gray because of less blood flow.
2. Facial Shape becomes collapsed and droopy as muscle and collagen decrease.

We talked about getting ready for summer in our recent articles. The article had many helpful tips and things to do. One of them is losing those unwanted pounds before it gets really hot. It doesn’t matter if you want to wear that tiny bikini or just look nice in a sundress or shorts – there are some things that you can do that are free and just require a little effort to help achieve that goal.
What is it? Exercise... and it can be exciting! Yes, really. Not hard, not tiring, it won’t hurt the next day, but you will get results. Below are some helpful tips to try. You may surprise yourself at how easy it is to do. It could change your life, improve your health, and start you on a more comprehensive exercise program.

What is the Brazilian butt lift?  The Brazilian Butt Lift is an advanced form of fat grafting utilizing excess fat from other areas of the body, which act as donor sites. These sites most often include the abdomen, hips, back or thighs. During the buttock augmentation process, fat cells are removed from the donor sites with a gentle Liposuction technique.

Changes in the season can cause fluctuations in your skin. For example, you may find your skin a bit more dry in the winter and more oily in the spring and summer months.
If your skin tends to be oily naturally, chances are that summer will not be a fun time for you. Warm weather will stimulate break outs because the increased heat stimulates the production of perspiration and sebum. Sebum is the whitish fluid that appears in the pores and is created naturally in your sebaceous glands. Each pore has its own little gland and the purpose is to protect your skin from the environment and bacteria.

The TCA peel (Trichloroacetic Acid) is a medium peel, and is a very popular treatment for skin of all colors and imperfections. TCA peels can vary in strength from 10 percent to 50 percent depending on the skin tone, imperfections, wrinkles, etc., that are in need of improving.

While most women understand what the wardrobe “must haves” are (LBD/little black dress, crisp white button down, etc.) we are constantly wondering what is the latest trend for the upcoming season?  Spring/summer 2015 has a great combination of feminine, fresh, and flashback styles to keep us looking great for months to come. 

At one point or another you begin to look at your hair and wonder how you got there. Why are my ends so limp? When did my hair color fade to nothing? If your hair is in need of renewal, consider a fresh new cut, Brazilian blowout, or vibrant highlights to get your hair back on track. Finding someone you can trust with your precious locks is important, so let the award winning professionals at Lavish Salon give you the look you’ve always wanted.

Do you know someone who seems to have it all together, no matter what life may throw their way? They have a relaxed energy, smile and laugh frequently, manage stressful situations like a champ, and somehow look years younger than they should? Perhaps they have a Spa Membership.

Surprise the special mom in your life with gifts that pamper, indulge and spoil her on Mother’s Day. How a woman feels about herself is directly correlated with how she presents herself on the outside. To boost confidence, gifts of beauty can dramatically make a difference. From Mother’s Day gifts of facials to ideas for Mother’s Day spray-tan gift baskets, discover eight top beauty and spa gifts for Mother’s Day.