Lash and Brow Tinting with Kristen

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Tired of the winter blues?  The season we've all been waiting for is finally here, SUMMER!  It's time to break out some beauty tips to help you achieve a carefree, fresh new summer look that will cut down the time on your morning routine and leave you ready to go.

Ok Ladies, what if I told you that you can achieve the look of longer, darker, thicker lashes without even wearing mascara?  It's true, lash tinting has been around for quite a while but surprisingly most people don't even know it exists.  We use a vegetable based dye, so it's not harmful to the eye or skin around it.  We protect the skin with a barrier and apply the tint to your lashes.  The dye only colors the existing hairs.  The dye processes for 10 minutes and after we rinse it off, your lashes look as though you've just applied mascara.  There are different shades available, however the most popular is deep black. 

Now onto the brows.  Eyebrows are the key to shaping your face.  A well shaped brow can define your whole face, as well as give you a more youthful appearance.  A brow tint can work for everyone.  It is especially good for the mature woman who is starting to lose her eyebrows.  The same vegetable based dye is matched to your hair color and applied to your brows and allowed to process.  The dye picks up on the soft hairs to create the illusion of the thicker brow.  When taken off it gives you an eye opening result that looks like you just had a mini face lift!  For all you light haired ladies, the results are even more dramatic as it makes a huge difference if your hair is naturally light.  Both the eyebrow and eyelash tinting will last 4 to 6 weeks. However, the more frequent you do it the more it will build layers over time and last longer.  Avoiding oil based cleansers and moisturizers will also make your results last longer.  Now it's time to put on your SPF and hit the beach with your maintenance free brow and lashes and enjoy the summertime!

Eye Lash Tinting   $33
Eye Brow Tinting $23

Call Suede Salon Spa and Body and let us help you achieve a beautiful you!  856-985-0700.

Kristen Hathaway
Esthetician
Waxing Specialist

Migraine and Massages

Far from being simply a feel-good treatment, massage therapy helps relieve the debilitating pain of migraine headaches by relaxing muscles, improving blood flow, reducing stress, lowering blood pressure and improving sleep. In addition, massage therapy seems to provide some long-term benefits for migraine sufferers even after the treatment.

Evidence of Effectiveness

Scientific research has confirmed anecdotal evidence that massage is an effective therapy for treatment of migraine headaches. Researchers at the University of Queensland in Australia randomly assigned 47 people with migraine to a massage group and a group that received no massage. Those who received weekly massages experienced fewer migraines, reduced stress and anxiety, better sleep, slower heart rate and lower levels of cortisol, the stress hormone.
"The findings provide preliminary support for the utility of massage therapy as a non-pharmacologic treatment for individuals suffering from migraines," the researchers declared in a research paper published in Annals of Behavioral Medicine. Furthermore, there is evidence that massage therapy may reduce incidence of migraines after treatment is ended.

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Incidence of Migraines

Some 18 percent of women and 7 percent of men in America endure the torment of migraines. Common signs are excruciating headache, nausea and extreme sensitivity to sound and light. Migraines are commonly triggered by stress and lack of sleep. In many cases, an initial treatment to control an attack involves lying down in a dark, quiet room free of sensory stimulation.
Medications frequently prescribed to prevent migraines, such as pain relievers, when used heavily over a period of time can actually produce another type of headache known as medication overuse headache that is more difficult to treat than migraines. Those with gastrointestinal problems and cardiovascular disease---plus pregnant or breastfeeding women---are sometimes unable to tolerate such medications.

Self-Massage

You can massage certain pressure points on your body to bring relief from migraines. Place the pads of your thumbs or first two fingers on the pressure point and apply light to moderate pressure. Press until you feel a lump or tension in the point and allow your thumb or finger to gradually go deeper, then massage with small, circular motions. If the pain at any point is too intense, reduce the pressure.
Keep your thumb or finger on the pressure point until you feel a relaxation, softness or perhaps a feeling of warmth. Slowly release the pressure and lift your fingers from the point. Repeat the procedure as needed. The crucial pressure points include the base of the skull (gently massage the bony based of your skull on the back side), mid-forehead (apply pressure to the point at the middle of your forehead between the eyebrows), eye corners (carefully massage your temples, or spots behind your eyes just behind the bone), hands (apply pressure to the fleshy area between your thumb and index finger) and foot (massage the area on the top of your foot between your big and second toes where the bones come together).

Professional Massage

In addition to self-massage, there are other holistic methods of treating migraines practiced by specialists. These include craniosacral therapy, neuromuscular massage, reflexology and deep-tissue massage. Reflexology involves pressure and massage of points on the soles of the feet. Neuromuscular massage causes tense muscles to relax by massaging "trigger points" on the body. Deep tissue therapy employs pressure, movement and stretching to relieve muscle soreness. Craniosacral therapy focuses gentle touch on the scalp and skull.

Combination Therapies

Whether applied by a professional therapist or by your own hands, massage can provide much relief for migraine sufferers. This holistic approach is indicated when the patient can't tolerate prescription medications. Others who can tolerate medications often combine massage and lifestyle modifications to control their migraines.

Call for an Appointment today 856-985-0700 at Suede Salon Spa and Body.  We offer Swedish, Deep Tissue, Reflexology Massages that can be received in combination. 

Get Summer Ready with Makeup Artist Patty Day

Summer is on its way! The season is all about care free, effortless beauty. Less time spent on “getting ready” and more time spent enjoying the outdoors! From barbecue’s to the beach we all want to know those beauty secrets that help us to feel gorgeous & confident, without spending a lot of time in front of the mirror!

What will get you feeling confident, care free & beautiful on the beach or at a summer party? Glowing flawless skin, natural effortless makeup that holds up all day in the sun & sand? Skin protection built right into the makeup? All this without a lot of fuss...let me share my secrets with you!

As a makeup artist I hear the same things from women of all ages. I want a great tan, but don’t want to damage my skin. I want gorgeous lashes, but hate piling on the waterproof mascara every day! I want an even skin tone but don’t like thick heavy foundation. I want a fresh fun lip color that is easy to wear and re-apply. At Suede Salon and Spa we have the solution for all your summer beauty essentials!

You can achieve a gorgeous bronze glow with a fabulous Spray Tan from one of our highly skilled Makeup Artists. Our organic tanning formula produces a natural tan that can be customized to meet your needs. From a subtle light glow to a deep rich tan we customize to every individual. Never streaky or blotchy, our spray tan naturally fades. Simple tan touch ups are easy at home with our line of St. Tropez tanning products. Suede is currently running a special for Spray Tan Applications:  Buy One Get One 50% Off.  Two sessions for only $60.00

For stunning lashes without any mascara, try our amazing new Lavish Lash extensions. With an hour or two of your time you can have thick gorgeous lashes that last up to a month. With regular touchups keep these amazing lashes all summer and throw away your mascara. This relaxing spa service will not only cut down on your daily beauty routine, it will make your eyes look naturally beautiful. These individual lashes come in a variety of lengths and thicknesses from very natural to dramatic, the choice is yours.  Take advantage of  Suede's Limited Time Offer to New Clients:  Receive a Partial Lash Extension Application for only $99.00. 

For flawless illuminated glowing skin, try Stila’s Illuminating tinted moisturizer or bronzing tinted moisturizer both with SPF 20. This amazing formula glides on so easily and protects your skin while evening out uneven tones. $32.00

For a bright bold lip that will pop against your bronzed skin Stila’s Afterglow lip color is your answer! The hottest shades in this brand new lip color are Tangerine Dream, Party Pink, Rave Red, & Vivid Violet. A bold lip is a fun new fashion accessory that is so easy to achieve!

Call Suede Salon & Spa today with any questions about your summer beauty needs. Myself or any of our highly skilled Makeup Artists will be happy to help you get summer ready!

Patty Day

Makeup Artist/Lavish Lash Artist

Spring Forward with Colorist Dina Rae

As spring time approaches, we often think of renewal and change.  While the winter months had us in a bit of the blues, I must say, I am looking forward to the spring and summer months ahead. 

I am absolutely invigorated by the vivid colors of spring and summer.  From the bright colors of yellow and orange flowers to the soft plush palette of pink peonies and cherry blossom trees... and let's not forget about the simplicity of a beautiful white tulip.  All in the forefront of a light blue-gray horizon and a layer of greenery.  Which brings me to the thought of hair color. 

Like nature, there are so many vivid and soft plush colors to choose from and so many directions to go in...it is no wonder one may get confused when choosing the perfect hair color.  Not to mention, that for most of us, time is a luxury.

So to make it simple, we chose a few of our favorite online looks that inspired us from our favorite online collections. 

Choose from one of our specific categories to either change or enhance your new spring look. 

 ...If you relate to Cool Sophistication

 

...If you relate to Trends

...If you relate to Avant-Garde

 

 

Hopefully these looks have inspired you no matter where you fit in to make your own Spring Renewal Changes.  So Spring into it and make your next color appointment

with one of our very talented colorist at Suede Salon Spa and Body  856-985-0700.

 

 

Dina Rae

Color Specialist

Let Us Teach You How to Get the Most From Vitamin C

It’s no secret that vitamin C is a skincare powerhouse. From fighting harmful free radicals to creating a visibly brighter appearance, the topical benefits of this super-nutrient have been proven many times over. However, despite its myriad uses, vitamin C nevertheless poses a challenge for skincare companies. Its hydrophilic nature means it degrades quickly in aqueous solutions—an Achilles heel for an industry dominated by liquid and cream-based products.

As an antioxidant, vitamin C reduces the oxidative damage to cells (including skin cells) by neutralizing free radicals in the body. It’s also required for the conversion of procollagen to collagen—the protein group responsible for the skin’s structural integrity. While most vitamin C comes from dietary sources, its benefits are diffused throughout the body when taken internally. Topical application more directly affects the skin—but only if a substantial concentration reaches the desired location without degrading.

For most skincare brands, some degree of degradation is an acceptable—even inevitable—part of product development. Customers expect serums, creams and lotions, and meeting these expectations—even at the cost of ingredient integrity—is often easier (and cheaper) than offering potent alternatives that challenge customer perceptions. However, despite such challenges, one company has done just that.

CosMedix has built a reputation for rethinking the way products are packaged and even delivered to the skin. From molecular purification to cutting-edge ingredient encapsulation, the Atlanta-based company has developed novel ways of solving skincare’s biggest challenges. Their answer to the problem of vitamin C takes advantage of a purification technology that allows the synthesis of vitamin C into its purest powder form.

Made of 100 percent, pure L-Ascorbic Acid, in a unique, crystal form, Pure C preserves this key nutrient’s potency for maximum effect. The result is a highly concentrated powder that mixes with any serum or cream to dramatically enhance its brightening, antioxidant and anti-aging benefits. By delaying liquid interaction until the moment of application, Pure C sidesteps the issue of prolonged breakdown within a liquid formula to deliver the highest concentration of vitamin C possible to the skin.

As a powder, Pure C also allows users to incorporate vitamin C into their existing regimens. For instance, a person battling hyperpigmentation might mix it with a brightening serum, like Simply Brilliant, for added spot reduction. Someone concerned with premature aging might add several crystals to a firming serum or exfoliating cream, like Affirm or Serum 16 respectively.

By combining maximum potency with user customization, it’s no wonder that Pure C is a perennial bestseller. For CosMedix, the success of its innovative vitamin powder is proof positive that thinking outside of the box—or bottle—pays off.

Cosmedix is available at Suede Salon Spa and Body.  Pure C retails for $52.00.  Call to book  your Complimentary Skin Consultation  856-985-0700

 

How to Make the Most of Your Hair Appointment by Dyan

With everyone’s busy schedule and lives, it is still important to take a little time for ourselves. Everyone’s time is valuable so you need to make the most of it.

Even before you call for your appointment there are some things to consider so that you can maximize your time with your stylist.  Most importantly, you need to have a clear idea of what you want out of your service and when you are available to schedule the appointment.  It's best to have a few days and times that work for you. This helps our receptionists narrow down an appointment that work will work with your stylist. Especially when making multiple appointments, it is important to know what services you would like done.  A typical haircut is booked for a half hour.  If you are changing your look or have long hair you’ll need more time.  If you need a special blowout that requires pinning or iron work, extra time is needed. Having a clear picture of what you want will avoid having your stylist rush and all of your needs and expectations will be met.

Change is good and this time of year we see a lot of our clients are open to a new look. With that being said, here are a few questions you should ask yourself:

How much time am I willing to spend on my hair?

Do I want to lose length?

Do I want a bang or more layers?

It’s good to know your limitation also.  Your stylist will help you to work with you new look.  A big mistake people make is trying to style their hair the “old way” with a “new cut”.  Ask questions on how to recreate your new look at home.  It may require purchasing new products or brushes but it will make your life easier on a daily basis. 

When discussing your new look, bring in pictures.  Be mindful of your hair color and texture when doing this.  Blondes- Look at blondes, brunettes at brunettes.  This is because blonde hair tends to show the layers and cut a lot more than darker hair.  Of course your stylist will help you in choosing a length and style that best suits you.

Know what you don’t want.  It’s ok to be clear about what you don’t like but also keep an open mind.  After all a change is what you are looking for.  Trust your stylist and give some creative freedoms.  Don’t style the creativity by putting too many limitations. 

Special Occasion Hair

It is the season of proms, dances and weddings!  A very fun and exciting time.  Make your appointments in advance to ensure your specific time and stylist.  If you are unsure of a hairstyle or stuck between a few, book a trial.  It takes all the guess work out of the important day. 

Pictures are so important for an updo and special occasion hair.  It helps the stylist to see what you are envisioning even if you don’t know the lingo.  Pictures of your dress are also helpful to help the stylist to get a feel for you overall look. 

If your hair requires clip in extensions, tell the receptionist at the time of booking so extra time can be working into your appointment.  When the day has come for your appointments,  it is recommended to check in fifteen minutes ahead of your schedule time. It allows you to grab a bit to eat, get a drink and your stylist has time to get your hair shampooed or prepped so you are in their chair at your schedule time. 

This is your appointment, your time so make the most of it.  Whether you are coming in for color, or cut, your time is valuable and these helpful tips will ensure you have a great visit at Suede Salon Spa and Body.  Call today to book your appointment 856-985-0700 and take advantage of our Blow Dry Special: 5 Blow Dry and Finishes for $150.

 

Dyan Senior Stylist

Tuesday 2:30-9pm

Wednesday 9-4pm

Friday 9-4:30pm

Saturday 8:30-3:30

Nail News Now!

The fashion runways have shown us that art is not just for the canvas anymore. Options for Nail Art are endless and will have you digging your nails into texture, saluting stripes, pastels, mega-chic metallic.  You will even reconsider a new twist on the French Manicure. 

Textured nails range from matte to rubberize, velvety to grainy.  Additionally eye popping details such as studs, rhinestones and micro-beads replicate the trendy Caviar Manicure. Geometric shapes with long lines, crisscross details, chevrons and half cirlces will be popular as well.  No tunnel vision here.  Girl Warning:  Expect attention!

Even the Traditional French Manicure is back with some eye catching combinations: Assymmetrical, Chevron. More conservative Straight French tips receive a new look with fresh color combos like mint, cantaloupe, taupe and hot pink, making it so fun.

Pastels and Opaque Nudes are a fresh take for Spring.  And let's not forget the green!  From tips to toes, mint to grayed jade will hold a top spot. 

Sparkle and metallic polish is enough to lighten up any Manicure and Pedicure.  This season, the metals are being portrayed on polish with gold leafing, studs or metail pieces.

Conventional nail services are also feeling the Spring Fever.  Before we polish your toes, let us intorduce you to Suede's Spring Seasonal Watermelon Basil Vodkatini Pedicure.  Feet are emerged in a sparkling Citrus Cilantro antioxidant soak.  Legs and feet are exfoliated with a fresh Watermelon Basil Scrub.  Grand finale, imagine receiving  a massage with Shea Butter swirled in Strawberry Fruit Cells.  All this while slowly sipping on a Watermelon Vodkatini, truly an hour of bliss. Be sure to remember the same service is even available as a manicure.

Are you a bride?  Here Comes the Bride and Entourage Manicure and Pedicure begins with a dreamy dip into rich Buttermilk Brulee Powder Milk Bath, followed by a Sweet Cream fine sea salt and rice bran oil scrub.  The end of this decandent experience includes a luxurious massage with Whoppie Cream, and White Shea Butter.  A pre-wedding must to get rid of dry skin and callouses.

Spring is a time for new beginnings. bringing us out of winter hibernation.   The world lightens up  around us with fresh and exciting colors.  Let the Rainbow begin..

Linda DeSilvio is a nail technician at Suede Salon Spa and body.  She has been servicing clients for 27 years and enjoys the people, craft and the trendy colors created for every new season.  We invite you to plan you next nail experience with us. Linda is available to provide soak-off gels, acrylics, permanent gels, manicures and pedicures.  856-985-0700.