Beauty, Bridal & Fashion

Let’s face it, we all over-indulge during the holidays and our skin and bodies show and feel the effects of alcohol, fatty foods and too much sugar. Your skin may look dull and dry, your energy level is flagging and you feel tired and run down. That’s why we make so many resolutions to improve at the beginning of a new year.

Healthy happy hair is something everyone wants but with so many damaging factors, especially in the winter months, we end up facing issues like hair loss and thinning. Fortunately there are natural ingredients that can help!
Treat your hair to exotic oil. Argan oil hydrates the hair in a natural way.

Massage Envy gift cards are the perfect present for anyone on your list
Skip the chocolates this year and give the gift of wellness to your Valentine. A Massage Envy gift card, good for therapeutic massage or a Murad® healthy skin facial (at Massage Envy Spa Santa Clarita) will be greatly appreciated by loved ones.

As we move forward into 2015 it is exciting to get aligned with our new found enthusiasm of what the year will bring.  I know how awesome you can feel as you get yourself organized and make your resolutions, and make your lists of what goals you are going to bring into this amazing New Year.  The most liberating understanding that has really made itself known to me, is the ability to let go of my past.  The ability to let old thoughts, feelings perhaps resentments fall to the wayside. 

Dr. Zein Obagi has spent over 35 years in the Skin Care Industry developing and perfecting medical grade treatments and programs that promote healthier skin.  Because Dr. Obagi is continually striving for optimal treatment results, his always progressive research has developed two new product lines.  ZO Medical and ZO Skin Health are the newest lines to emerge from this world-renowned dermatologist; pushing Obagi products into a new generation. 

Last month we talked about New Year resolutions and losing weight. Our article had many helpful tips and things to do to help you achieve weight loss.  Whether or not you want to wear a smaller size or be healthier – 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 and start you on a more comprehensive exercise program.

Fat transfer is a procedure where fat is removed from a patient’s body and transferred to another place where fat isn’t as plentiful. Fat is a wonderful, natural cushion for parts of the body that need added volume, roundness, or plumping. Fat transfer involves liposculpting (by using liposuction) to remove fat from areas such as the hips, outer thighs, and/or abdomen.

In a CoverGirl survey, it was revealed that 50 percent of women would choose mascara if they could only use one makeup product. But think of the possibilities if your lashes were already long, lush, and dark. The best solutions would be eyelash extensions. There are four things to know about them.

“A new year, a new you” is a common phrase at the beginning of a new year, and trying to find a new style can be overwhelming. Here are some tools to assist you in your search. Pinterest is a great source. Follow salons on Facebook so you can see their updates as trends change. Concerto Salon offers free consultations.

While massage makes a great gift for Valentine’s Day for a loved one or yourself to be pampered and relax, it is also so much more than that. The health benefits of massage extend beyond simply being pampered.  Growing research shows massage helps to:
1. Manage Anxiety and Depression. Massage reduces levels of the hormone cortisol, and releases endorphins. 

Spring and summer months couldn’t come soon enough as winter weathers right into 2015. Taking a look back at the Spring/Summer 2015 Fashion Week shows, we’ve rounded up the biggest trends in hair, makeup, and nails.
Hair

Many of us make New Year resolutions to improve our health and appearance by exercising more and eating better. But there is something else we can do that will improve our overall health and appearance… Massage. Providing a range of powerful internal and external benefits, massage therapy that can help you to look even better than before.
How does massage make you prettier?  Well, let’s count the ways…

Not everyone is blessed with the advantages of a full and shapely backside. After all, we all have our own aesthetic strengths. Thankfully, with cutting-edge technological advancements, our body shape and appearance can be dramatically enhanced by way of a Brazilian Butt Lift.

What is cellulite?
Researchers have found that in women, the uppermost layer of skin tissue consists of “standing fat cell chambers” that are separated by vertical walls of connective collagen tissue. At the top of these upright fat cells, arc-shaped domes are formed that are weak and more prone to fold and buckle under the pressures of excess weight, water retention or a sedentary lifestyle. This, in turn, causes smaller compartments of fat cells to then break up and cluster tightly just under the skin. This combination of standing fat-cell chambers and clusters of fat cells are the very elements that create the change of appearance in the skin’s surface that we know as cellulite.

CoolSculpting treatments target fat cells and permanently eliminates them non-invasively. It is a state of the art treatment that has received worldwide recognition and praise. It is the fastest, easiest and least invasive option available today. It is a cool, natural procedure.

We are often approached by men and women wondering how to improve the sagging skin on their neck and jowls.  Very few patients have such significantly lax facial and neck skin that they require plastic surgery.  Most patients would benefit from a non-invasive skin tightening procedure, without the risks or expense of surgery. 

The New Year is a time for making resolutions and plans to improve or change something in our lives.
Losing weight is one of the most sought after changes. There are many reasons that an individual wants to lose weight.  But the most important reason is to improve health and vitality.  In other words, do it for yourself.
We’ve all heard the reasons many times, but I have found if I know why something is important, it is easier to do something that is hard. And losing weight is not easy and takes a lot of resolve and planning.

Let’s start the New Year off with a fresh curly cut that allows your curls to breath new life. As a Curly girl Specialist first I start off by examining the curl and determining the comfort length for the client. After we decide if you want to keep your curls or waves we come up with a plan for the hair cut. Step 1. Let’s be honest… how much time do you spend on your curly curl? Most people think that curly hair is a wash and wear hair, but that’s not true! You still need to hydrate the curls and style.