Friday, April 29, 2011
Shellac Attack is Back--with Pedicures!
THE ATTACK CONTINUES!
Shellac Attack that is…..
There is an old saying that says, “What’s good for the goose, is good for the gander.”
In this case, the goose is your fingernails, and the gander is your toenails.
In other words, if you love Shellac on your fingernails, you are going to LOVE Shellac on your toes!
Just imagine getting a Shellac pedicure on your lunch break and being able to put socks and shoes on immediately afterwards. No one the wiser!
Smudge and dent free, with a mirror like finish that has “gotta-have-color-on-my-nails” kind of females loudly proclaiming; FREEDOM FOR WOMEN!
There is only one thing left to say…. “Ladies, CHOOSE YOUR COLOR”
3 Shellac Pedicures options available May 1st
- Shellac Petite Pedicure
- Shellac Classic Pedicure
- Shellac Gene Juarez Signature Pedicure
Posted by: Vicki Williamson, Director of Nails
Friday, April 8, 2011
How to get Gorgeous Spring Skin!
Is your skin looking dull, flakey, and tired from the cold winter and constant rain?
After the winter months we all notice how dry and dehydrated our skin is, especially on our face and hands which are constantly exposed to the elements.
So what is a girl to do? Treating yourself to a good facial is a good idea of course, but what should we do on a daily basis?
The first product you should apply on a clean skin is a good hydrating serum with anti-oxidants to protect the cell membrane. This is one of the most important products to keep your skin moisturized because it can really penetrate deep into the skin and help restructure the skin cells (I personally love the ARCONA Hydrating Serum or Skin Authority Vitamin C Serum). The next product you should use to keep your skin healthy and hydrated is a moisturizer. Moisturizers hydrate the top layer of the skin and prevent evaporation of moisture from your skin. Moisturizers are available for all skin types, whether your skin is oily, sensitive, dry or age smart. Some of my favorites are ARCONA Magic White Ice for normal/oily skin; Skin Authority Ultra Rich Moisturizer for dry and dehydrated skin; and the ARCONA Peptide Firming Complex for more mature skin.
Since the summer is only a few months away (although you never know here in Seattle!) getting in the habit of using an SPF will prevent further damage and hyper pigmentation. Again, I specifically like the ARCONA Rezone, and Skin Authority Moisturizer, both which contain SPF 30 with UVA and UVB protection, which will protect your skin from the different types of harsh rays and free radicals.
It is so important to exfoliate your skin, because your skin has been collecting buildup throughout the winter months. In order to eliminate those dead skin cells and promote new cell turnover, one should exfoliate the skin once or twice a week (my favorites are the Resurfacing Accelerator from Skin Authority, and the Raspberry Peel from ARCONA). You will see by doing this how much better your hydrating serum penetrates and your moisturizer performs. Your skin will reward you by being more radiant, moist, taut, and soft.
Posted by: Lise Corriveau, Skin Care Director
