Honoring Gift Certificates from Local Salons & Spas that Have Closed

As another year comes to a close, so have some local salons & spas. It saddens us when any local business shuts down, especially another salon. I believe there are enough clients for all of us.

When a salon closes its doors, there are customers who have gift certificates they won’t be able to use or recoup the value. We are pleased to announce that Body Bliss Salon & Spa will honor any gift certificate or gift card from local salons and spas that have recently closed. We will take any gift certificate/card up to $50 in value when you book at least double the value in salon and spa services.

For example, a $50 gift certificate will be honored when you receive $100 in salon or spa services. A $30 gift card would be honored when $60 in services are booked. When making your appointment, please let our receptionist know you are using a gift card from another salon/spa.

This is a small way Body Bliss can help out our fellow salon/spa professionals as well as those in our community who are left with salon/spa gift certificates they want to use.

We also want to reassure our clients that we’re here to stay. We have invested in our salon and our community. We won’t be closing our doors, except briefly for the holidays, so our stylists, therapists and staff can enjoy this time with their families.

Holiday Hours: 

Body Bliss Salon & Spa will be closed December 24th through 26th for Christmas and will re-open on December 29th. 

Then closed on Friday January 1st for New Years Day. 

Other than that, we will be here for you! Thanks for making 2015 a successful year for Body Bliss. We are grateful for your business and we look forward to serving you in 2016. 

11 Tips for De-Stressing over the Holidays

The most favorite time of the year is here!
Parties, shopping, caroling, baking, decorating, cooking. It’s all supposed to bring Joy, Peace and Good Will! Although we may appreciate the Blessings of the Season, for many it can present a most difficult and stressful time. Especially for women, who tend to be the nurturers, who find themselves caring for everyone else, and lastly if at all about themselves, the holiday season can come and go as one big stressful blur. Here are a few suggestions to help make your holiday season Merry & Bright!

1. Get it down on paper. Making a gift and to do list will help you stop the swirling in your head, and keep your gifting on track. I like to call this Brain Dump. We tend to get stressed when we think we have more to accomplish then we actually do or need to. Putting your To Do’s on paper helps you to prioritize and get stuff done!
2. Focus on one Activity at a time: Take the time to smell the Frazier fir! Savor each moment of the holidays from baking cookies to wrapping presents. Try not to jump from one thing to another. Enjoy the smells, tastes and memories you are creating.
3. Breathe! Mindful breathing is one of the best exercises you can do for your health and body. Most folks don’t pay attention to their breathing. This results in mostly taking shallow breaths throughout the day. Over the course of time, this leads to vital oxygen rationing. The body can’t function properly. When you don’t inhale enough Oxygen and exhale enough carbon dioxide…you create brain fog, fatigue, and more. Deep and Mindful breathing helps reduce stress, tension and depression. Take a Deep Breath and Relax!!
4. Gratitude Prayers. Begin and end each day with a Gratitude prayer. Count your Blessings. Remember the reason for the season and make being thankful a daily practice. You will be amazed how calming and beneficial this can be in your life.
5. Exercise: Daily exercise automatically will reduce your daily stress and boost your serotonin levels. Don’t forget to keep it going during the Holidays! Maybe some dancing or ice skating?
6. Sleep: When your body is sleep deprived, it goes into a state of stress. Get those ZZZ’s and have plenty of energy for those Holiday Parties!
7. Eat Healthy. A good whole food diet will keep your energy levels up, prevents weight gain, and keep the nasties from spoiling your fun by boosting your immune system. Good Home Cooking makes for great family memories too! Get the kids to help!
8. Volunteer: There are numerous benefits to “Giving” of your time: It connects you with others, provides a sense of purpose, combats depression, and provides The Happiness Effect. Consider volunteering during the Holidays for those less fortunate, and continue into the New Year.
9. Say No! Don’t over commit yourself. This will give you more time to ENJOY the Holidays!
10. Take Time for YOU. We are usually so busy taking care of others, that we forget about taking time for ourselves. Self-care is so important to de-stress, as well as for Good Health! Take a soothing bath, get a massage, or connect with nature. Your body will thank you!
11. And finally…remember to be PRESENT in all that you do. Put away the phones, Ipads, and all devices. Connect with your families and loved ones instead. Create those treasured memories together.

By Lorraine Miano
Certified Health Coach
http://infiniteyouhealth.com/

Lorraine Miano is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach.
She decided to become a health coach to fulfill her passion and dream of working with people to improve their health and lifestyle. She is especially passionate about working with women in all phases of menopause who have weight, metabolism and aging concerns, so that they can have more energy, less stress and feel comfortable in their own skin.
Lorraine received her training at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York City.
She has studied over 100 dietary theories, practical lifestyle management techniques, and innovative coaching methods with some of the world’s top health and wellness experts.
Her education has equipped her with extensive knowledge in holistic nutrition, health coaching, and preventive health. Drawing on these skills and her knowledge of different dietary theories, she works with clients to help them make sustainable lifestyle changes that produce real and lasting results.
She can help you Get your Happy Back and Live the Life you Crave!

The Benefits of Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is a mechanical exfoliation treatment that comfortably removes the superficial dead skin cell layer. Every month we shed these skin cells and as we age this process slows down. By removing the dead skin cell layer we are encouraging new skin cells to replace the old. The light sweeping of the wand across the skin helps loosen and suck up these dead cells. It feels much like a cat’s tougue. This treatment can be controlled in the duration and the sensitivity of the client. The signs of aging that most people complain of are the course dull skin, fine lines and wrinkles, acne scarring and sun damage. Microdermabrasion shows quick results in improving skin texture and pigmentation providing smoother overall appearance. Doing a series of treatments 4 weeks apart helps improve these areas in the skin. Used with a corrective skincare regimen designed for your skin type will give you optimal results.

Blog Post by Kerri O'Brien

Its all about the Eyes!

All About Lash and Brow Tinting

Are your eyelashes and brows a bit underwhelming? Are they nonexistent without a brow pencil or mascara? It may be time to try lash and brow tinting. It is a simple quick treatment that helps darken your natural brow and lash color that will last up to 3-6 weeks. A color is chosen based on your natural hair color for the brows. It is applied with a small paintbrush and left on about 5-10 minutes. After a thorough rinse with warm water, voila, you have brows that are noticeable and natural looking. The shade will fade over the first week because some of the dye is on the skin under the brow. No scrubbing or excessive washing in this area to enable a longer lasting result. Lashes are typically dyed black. If you have contact lenses be prepared to remove them for the treatment. Your eyes will be shut the entire time and the dye then painted on your lashes. After the procedure you will notice that they will be noticeably longer due to the dye enhancing the fine tips. To prolong the lashes use water soluble mascara, or none at all, and do not rub excessively when removing makeup. Avoid UV sun as this will fade them faster.

Blog Post by Kerri O'Brien

FAQ Body Waxing

Common questions about body waxing

We offer many hair removal services such as bikini, brow, lip, chin, under arm and back waxing. We get many questions about waxing so here are some answers to help you figure out if it is right for you.

If I wax will my hair grow in thicker and darker?
No, the hair will actually grow in finer and sparser over time with consistent waxing.


Does it hurt?
A waxing session can be a uncomfortable for some, but the session is quick and over time the skin gets more tolerant and the treatment is not bad at all.


How long will the hair be gone?
If the hair has been growing out for a good month or so, all the stages of hair growth should be outside the follicle. If all the hair is waxed then the regrowth could be between 4 and 6 weeks. This varies person to person. Lighter haired people may be able to go longer between appointments.


Should I shave before my appointment?
NO! If the hair can grow the 1/8-1/4” that would be ideal.


Will my skin be red?
Your skin will be sensitive and pink in color right after the service. A moisturizer and antiseptic lotion will be applied. The redness should subside with a few hours or by the end of the day. Within 24 hours you will most likely be back to normal.


If you have a special event you are waxing for, do your waxing about 3 days before. You want your skin to feel and look normal before your big event. Also, remember to wear sunscreen to protect your newly waxed skin from sunburn.


If you are curious, treat yourself to a waxing service. You can do a small area to see if it is for you. You will marvel at how smooth and soft your skin will feel and you may get addicted to that “clean, hair free” feeling. If it’s not your thing, then no harm done. Your hair will grow back and be just like it was before.

We hope you consider Body Bliss Spa for your next waxing appointment.

Blog Post by Kerri O'Brien

The Benefits of Drinking Water and the Skin

The benefit of drinking water in large amounts for proper skin health is a controversial area. Many believe and have stated that water is very beneficial for proper skin care. The main stated benefit is that drinking a large quantity of water keeps the skin hydrated and prevents dry skin. Claims are also made that drinking water gives the skin a radiant, healthy, younger looking complexion with no wrinkles, and allows skin to maintain its elasticity and suppleness.

However, many experts are now refuting the above-mentioned benefits. Unless the individual is severely dehydrated, drinking large quantities of water will not prevent dry skin. Basically the moisture level of skin is not determined by internal factors. Instead, it is external factors such as skin cleansing, the environment, the number of oil glands, and the functioning of these oil-producing glands that determines how dry the skin is or will become. The water that is consumed internally will not reach the epidermis. In fact, the water moves through the body system rather quickly. If the skin is dry, the best solution is to treat the skin from the outside with a hyarulonic acid serum and dry skin moisturizer. Hyarulonic acid is a natural acid that allows a skin cell to hold 1000 times its weight in water. This has a plumping effect on fine lines and wrinkles. By sealing in a serum with an effective dry skin moisturizer if forms an effective barrier to prevent water loss from the skin.

Blog post by Kerri O'Brien, Head Esthetician 

Revisiting Unwash

I had done a blog post about Unwash back in November. Well we wanted to explore more about this product so we had our sales rep in to help us to do a side by side comparison.

First, lets revisit what Unwash is. The best explanation is in this video below:

Now to our little experiment. We did a side by side comparison in which we washed half the clients hair with Unwash and the other half of their hair with a store brand two in one shampoo/conditioner. Then, we did not add any styling products and dried their hair using only a paddle brush.

Here are the results:

Clients said that they could notice a difference in their hair even when it was still wet. The Unwash side was much easier to comb through and felt very clean. Once dried they said that they Unwash side was much shiner, softer and smoother. They said that they store brand side felt like straw and like it had a wax on it. 

Give Unwash a try for yourself with a haircut!