For as long as there have been towns and cities, public baths have been available to provide people with a place to get clean, relax and enjoy other health benefits. Public baths were not just about staying clean, though. These spaces allowed people to socialize and stay connected with others in their
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History of Baths and Spas
Category: Tips and Tricks
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The History of Cosmetics
Category: Tips and Tricks
Cosmetics have been used for at least 6,000 years to cover up blemishes, enhance beauty and as an extension of the personality. Some evidence even suggests that natural pigments may have been used as makeup over 100,000 years ago. Ancient Times to Renaissance In Ancient Egypt people used balms made
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What to do if You Break a Nail
Category: Tips and Tricks
If you have nails, no matter how short or long, they have broken. It is an unavoidable reality for us all. So how do you treat a broken nail. We’ll provide you with some valuable tips that will help you deal with a break, but first let’s look at why nails break in the first place. Why Nails Break There
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Tools of the Nail Trade
Category: Tips and Tricks
If you’ve sat in a chair at a nail salon for a manicure and pedicure, you will notice your nail technician is armed with a box or tray full of tools. What’s that whatchamacallit, doohickey, doodad, thingamabob, thingamajig? You know what they do—or at least you think you do—but you may be clueless
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How to Properly Wash Your Face
Category: Tips and Tricks
Most people establish their face washing habits when they’re teens, and then never give it another thought. But maybe it’s time to reexamine this basic beauty ritual. The way you wash your face can make a difference in your skin’s health and appearance. Here are face washing best practices, as
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Protecting Your Skin in Winter
Category: Tips and Tricks
If you live in a place that gets cold during the winter, then it’s not just the winter blues that you need to beat. When the temperatures drop, your skin can become dry and cracked. Cold winter air also tends to be drier, which sucks the moisture out of the body. And if the wind picks up, any exposed
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Eating For Nail Health
Category: Tips and Tricks
Our nails can be a direct reflection of our overall health. If you are deficient in certain vitamins and minerals, the result can be brittle, weak, dry, dull or flaky nails. In combination with the nail care treatments you receive from our nail technicians and the tips we’ve provided on growing long,
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How to Grow Long Nails
Category: Tips and Tricks
With the nail art trend making waves, people are examining more than just your fashion and hairstyle; they are looking at your nails, too. Truly it should be of no surprise, for we constantly gesture with our hands, bringing them into view. And now with the endless possibility of embellishments—from
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Protecting Your Manicure
Category: Tips and Tricks
Your manicure looks great at first, but unless you’re preserving your nails, that fabulous polish can quickly start chipping and end up looking scrubby. Dishwashing, typing, and even applying makeup can quickly ruin your nails. The good news is the following tips will help keep your manicure preserved
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Professional Makeup Tips and Tricks
Category: Tips and Tricks
If you had the chance to learn the secrets to smooth skin, luscious lips and elegant eyes, would you jump on the opportunity? Here are a few professional makeup tips to help you feel beautiful on your next big night out. Prep Your Skin Cleanse and moisturize your face with oil-free products before
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Makeup Care
Category: Tips and Tricks
To keep your makeup in good condition and ensure you always look your very best, follow these makeup maintenance tips. Follow Recommended Expiration Dates Most makeup products don’t come with an expiration date printed on the label, but you should replace makeup according to the following timeline
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Wedding Makeup
Category: Style and Service Options
Your wedding day is one of the most important of your life. You have spent many months planning and meeting with consultants, all so that things will go off without a hitch and your vision will come to fruition. While the venue, wedding dress and hairstyle are essential, so is your makeup. Perhaps it
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Manicures and Pedicures
Category: Style and Service Options
Taking good care of your nails adds polish to your overall look. Our salon prides itself on beautiful, long-lasting nail services. From everyday grooming to special nail art for proms and weddings, we offer the perfect nail service for every occasion. Our experienced nail technicians are excited to serve
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Why Water Matters to Our Skin
Category: Skin Fixes
Even though staying hydrated is essential for your overall health, it’s not clear how much of an impact it will have on your skin. Some people say that drinking more water doesn’t help their skin, but others find that staying hydrated gives their skin a healthy glow. If you have acne, you might
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Preventing and Reducing Wrinkles
Category: Skin Fixes
Wrinkles are one of the many byproducts of the advancing years. And while we may want to celebrate the wisdom that comes with age, most of us aren’t so excited about the wrinkles! Let’s look at why wrinkles happen, what we can do about them and how to slow their arrival. Causes of Wrinkles Wrinkles
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Soothing Puffy Eyes
Category: Skin Fixes
Puffy eyes strike people of all ages. But it gets worse with age. Younger people might pass off puffy eyes as a side effect of an exciting night on the town. Older folks just look tired. But you don’t have to be a victim to puffy eyes. Here are some strategies for minimizing this unattractive look. What
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