The “clean girl aesthetic” is a trend that embraces the inner basic pumpkin-spiced-latte girl in all of us…the girl that social media wants us to strive to be, perfectly put together without seemingly any effort…Arriving early and still somehow fashionably late whilst sipping a homemade iced matcha latte. It’s the vibe of a slicked-back Olaplex bun with no flyaways and a perfectly dewey fresh tan…you get the picture. In line with this trend, there have surfaced some wild 10-step skincare routines along with one-hour “no makeup makeup routines”…you know the routine you do when someone says “you look so great without makeup” and you think to yourself, “wow, if only you actually saw me without any makeup.”
Read moreI’m a guy…can I get a sugar wax?
So let's get this out there - men wax too! All parts of their body, and for all different reasons...and it’s not weird. When I tell people I do sugaring, the first question is usually, “do you do men!?” And we love our male clients! Sugaring is all about looking and feeling good in the skin that you are in. And there are so many reasons that men seek out hair removal.
Read moreRed Flags of Beauty Appointments: what to look out for the next time you book in to feel more beautiful
There is absolutely nothing worse in the world than showing up to a beauty appointment, or anything that is considered ” self-care” and leaving feeling worse about yourself than when you walked in...And listen, we’ve all been there…traumatized by a hair/nail/skin appointment that failed to meet the need we were seeking to fulfill. Yes, we are looking to improve our appearance, but we are also wanting to feel more confident within ourselves.
Read moreLet's Get Physical - How Exercise Makes You More Beautiful
This summer, we have been going back to the beauty basics…building a strong foundation to achieve long lasting beauty! Through examining the daily habits like drinking enough water and getting enough beauty sleep will allow you to optimize your own beauty and become the best version of yourself. Having a 10 step skincare routine without a good exercise routine is like having salt without pepper, like a fork without the spoon. It just doesn’t work.
Read moreSecrets of beauty Sleep - how good quality sleep will make your skin glow
With heightened interest in anti-aging and skin health, we have become more committed than ever to taking care of our skin. We get facials, treatments and injections…we do face masks while we are watching TV. However, it takes more than just time and money - having beautiful skin is a lifestyle commitment. What if I told you that just two days of sleep deprivation can negatively affect your perceived health and attractiveness, sleepiness, and even trustworthiness, according to a 2017 study? (The Royal Society, 2017) I mean I know that I don’t feel great when I choose Netflix over my slumber, but now you’re telling me it could be making me look more unsightly? Furthermore, if we sleep 8 hours on average per night, that totals to 1/3 of our entire lifespan! Getting good quality sleep is an integral part of any skincare routine and begins with good sleep hygiene so that we can all wake up refreshed and glowing!
Read morePlump me up - Why drinking water is crucial for your skincare routine
Most of my life, I have been what I refer to as…a dehydrated sufferer. I have chronically dealt with dehydration and done absolutely nothing about it. Drinking water is too basic for me. It’s monotonous, I have to pee, and it’s one of those annoying daily habits that just never stuck. I have been in a cycle of over-caffeinating, under-watering - then crashing, unable to concentrate because I end up opting for another coffee instead of doing the thing my body is screaming for - drinking WATER! And then I have anxiety and wonder why! Does this sound familiar?
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