Being a makeup artist, it probably won’t surprise you to learn that I adore a bold, dramatic lip. In fact, it’s my signature look to wear a deep plum, or burgundy shade on my lips. Over the years I’ve crafted the perfect regime for luscious, long-lasting lips: Step 1 Exfoliate I cannot stress enough how… Read more »
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It’s a beautiful sunny day in Seattle and gardening may be on your mind! To keep the soil out of your nails and in the garden, try these quick nail-saving gardening tips from our Nail Educator Beverly. Before you put your gardening gloves on, wet a bar of soap and drag your nails along the… Read more »
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A new kind of oil boom is underway, releasing some of the newest – and most timeless – multitasking elixirs: beauty oils. For anointing Egyptian queens, Greek scholars and more common folk alike, the purity and organic nature of beauty oils has made them the go-to skin soothing salve of the ancient world. And now they’re… Read more »
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Valentine’s Day is just a handful of days away. It’s the perfect time to start prepping your lips for an irresistibly kissable pout. Gene Juarez Redmond Makeup Artist Raquel shares how to get soft, sexy-looking lips (and how to pick a color that will last through the night). Exfoliate: When using your daily facial scrub, don’t forget your… Read more »
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You know the benefits of our standard spa membership – now branch out and use the opportunity to experience more. Spa members receive discounts on massage, facial, manicure and pedicure enhancements. Ask your client service representative about these enhancements when you book your next appointment. Massage Enhancements Extra 30 minutes Member Price $36 (Regularly $40) Thermal… Read more »
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With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, and kisses flying right and left (and online) we did a little digging to find out just what we were saying when we write XOXO. The custom of placing Xs in lieu of signatures on letters and other communications originated in the Middle Ages. The X was then… Read more »
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Depending on your familiarity with beauty trends, you may never have heard of balayage, but you’ve definitely seen the results: Jennifer Lopez, Lauren Conrad, Gisele Bundchen, Jessica Alba and Kate Bosworth have all been spotted with gorgeous, balayage-colored locks. Balayage is a freehand hair highlighting technique that allows stylists to create a truly customized style for their clients. This technique gives hairdressers more… Read more »
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The start of a new year is the perfect time for an early spring cleaning on your makeup bag. From expired lip gloss to caring for lash curlers, South Hill Gene Juarez Makeup Artist Jessica Black walks us through the cleaning essentials. Start with the bag: This is your perfect excuse to pick a new bag. But, if… Read more »
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Let’s face it, of any beauty services we get, waxing is probably the most painful. But, with benefits like perfectly shaped brows and smooth legs for weeks, we’re willing to overlook a little discomfort. Whether new to waxing or a seasoned regular, taking a few tips for the Gene Juarez Skin Care Educator, Bobbie Nolin, will help… Read more »
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From celebs to runways, fashion magazines to editorial campaigns, ombré hair is everywhere. Starting as a simple trend, the past few years have proven that ombré is here to stay. Growing in popularity– especially during the sunny seasons – this gradually-fading highlight style has been spotted on nearly every starlet and pop star in the business.… Read more »
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