04.13.10
Posted in Massage Tidbits at 1:26 pm by Barbra
An aromatherapy massage combines the benefits of massage therapy with the use of essential oils.
They can have many different effects on the mind, body and spirit, and make an aromatherapy massage an uplifting experience.
Essential oils are an aromatic essence distilled from a single botanical source and are renowned for their sedative, stimulating and analgesic properties. They have many different therapeutic uses.
A few drops in the bath, for inhalation, or added to creams and lotions can be very pleasant, but the most relaxing and therapeutic use is through aromatherapy massage.
The Benefits of Aromatherapy Massage
Massage, dates back around 4,000 years where massage was used in traditional Chinese medicine where it was used as a healing therapy.
The benefits of massage affect the body as a whole and it particularly influences the activity of the following areas of the body:
Musculoskeletal, circulatory, lymphatic, and nervous systems.
Massage is a ‘hands-on’ therapy and there are many variations, ranging from a gentle stoking and kneading of muscles to firmer, deeper, manual techniques.
Many studies have shown that massage therapy is an excellent way of reducing stress. Many people from all walks of life enjoy regular massages for this reason.
With the correct techniques and the right blend of essential oils, an aromatherapy massage can provided symptomatic relief to a variety of problems.
Stress for example, can cause and exacerbate many chronic problems including digestive problems, migraines, hypertension, back ache and muscle tension.
An Aromatherapy massage can be an effective way of inducing relaxation, combating stress and ensuring continuation of good health.
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01.30.10
Posted in Hair Styling Tips at 11:06 am by Dara
A shampoo is just a shampoo. Or is it? All shampoos work the same way; they all clean your hair. Or do they? What is the difference between professional salon products and generic brands sold at your grocery store and Wal-Mart? Is there one? Some will say ‘No’, but yes, there is a difference.
Professional vs. Store Bought Hair Products
Have you ever gone to a salon and purchased a bottle of shampoo and conditioner, taken it home and tried the shampoo? The shampoo will typically lather up very quickly and will require a lot less. This is because the ingredients used in the professional products are typically of higher quality and have gentler surfactants (type of soap used in shampoo). Professional products want to give you an experience! The creators of the products want you to use their shampoo and feel luxurious, to notice the smell, and to see a difference in your final outcome. They want you to use their product and notice a difference. And in this process, the quality of ingredients used is higher than those sold in general hair care. The same companies that make products for Redken, Paul Mitchell, BedHead, etc, also make products for Pantene, Aussie, L’Oreal and other products in your grocery store.
It use to be that professional products were the only ones that catered to curly hair, straight hair, damaged hair and ‘I need more volume’ hair. But now there are numerous generic brands that have been expanding their lines to cater to the different types of hair. You can even find shampoo for Blondes, Brunettes and even Red heads. But what is the quality of the bargain shampoo?
Professional Products Sold In Places Other Than Salons
You may have been shopping in your grocery store or Target and noticed professional products that are being sold on their shelves. These products have landed on the shelves due to what is called diversion. Diversion is when the product is sold through another source outside its intended channel for distribution. You may have read on the back of a bottle of professional shampoo, ‘Only guaranteed if sold in a salon.” If bought elsewhere, you as a consumers may be getting a product that has been tampered with. Also, a lot of these products are old. I’ve seen discontinued products that were sold in stores 3 years after the product had been discontinued. Hair products have a shelf life of about 1 year. Buying from these stores may save you a couple cents, but you have no idea what else you are putting on your hair. So buyer beware; it’s safer to buy professional salon products in a salon.
It’s Really Up To You
Deciding to use professional products over the generic product is clearly up to you and your checkbook. One way to see if you notice the difference is to buy a bottle of shampoo and conditional from a salon and use it for 3-4 weeks. Notice the way your hair feels and looks. Then go back to your generic brand and see if you notice the difference. I am positive you will!
Clients ask me everyday what hair products are best for there hair to give it volume, lift, hold a curl, or not have frizz. The most important product you can use on your hair starts with your shampoo. It is the foundation for healthy shiny hair. So make the investment in quality shampoo!
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01.26.10
Posted in Spray Tan Q & A at 6:59 pm by Dara
I started airbrush tanning on the side about a year ago after venturing out to a tanning salon and receiving one that turned me orange. I knew that there had to be a better product that would give a more natural looking tan.
After a lot of research and testing different lines I invested in what I believe to be the best airbrush tanning line on the market. Pure Sunless does not have an orange base, it is a green base, so your tan looks completely natural. Also this brand is formulated so that after the 7 -10 day period it fades naturally. This means no peeling or rash-like look.
I started at Salon Bliss as a hairstylist, I have brought all of my equipment here and have a room where I can airbrush you in the salon. It takes 15 minutes and the indicator color shows you just what your tan will look like immediately! I would love for you to come see me, I have clients that come every two weeks for an airbrush, it is also popular for weddings, proms, and any other special event.
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01.25.10
Posted in Massage Tidbits at 8:32 am by Barbra
Salon Bliss understands that in an age of technical and, at times, impersonal medicine, massage offers a drug-free, non-invasive and humanistic approach based on the body’s natural ability to heal itself. So what exactly are the benefits to receiving regular massage and/or bodywork treatments?
- Reduces stress and tension in muscles expericenced from the emotional and physcial stresses of every day life.
- Increases circulation, allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs.
- Stimulates the flow of lymph, the body’s natural defense system, against toxic invaders.
- Increased circulation of blood and lymph systems improves the condition of the body’s largest organ – the skin.
- Relaxes and softens injured and overused muscles
- Reduces spasms and cramping
- Increases joint flexibility.
- Reduces recovery time, helps prepare for strenuous workouts and eliminates subsequent pains of the athlete at any level.
- Releases endorphins – the body’s natural painkiller – and is being used in chronic illness, injury and recovery from surgery to control and relieve pain.
- Reduces post-surgery adhesions and edema and can be used to reduce and realign scar tissue after healing has occurred.
- Improves range-of-motion and decreases discomfort for patients with low back pain.
- Relieves pain for migraine sufferers and decreases the need for medication.
- Provides exercise and stretching for atrophied muscles and reduces shortening of the muscles for those with restricted range of motion.
- Assists with shorter labor for expectant mothers, as well as less need for medication, less depression and anxiety, and shorter hospital stays.
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01.24.10
Posted in Spray Tan Q & A at 10:23 pm by Salon Bliss
The spray tan solution that we use at Salon Bliss (Pure Sunless Tanning Mist) is used in the most prestigious salons. It gives you a very natural bronzed look and if you moisturize daily it will fade evenly. Spray tanning at Salon Bliss is the highest quality spray tan you can receive.
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Posted in Uncategorized at 6:31 pm by Salon Bliss
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