Archive for the ‘Body Care’ Category
Saturday, December 10th, 2011
Every winter my skin goes through the same cycle…the dreaded “Alligator Cycle”. The skin on my body gets so scaly that it looks and feels like alligator skin! Instead of shrugging my shoulders and just letting it go…I channel my inner Steve Irwin and TACKLE the alligator!
My favorite way to do it is with a Total Body Exfoliation…I just LOVE it! It sluffs off the old, dead skin cells and hydrates my skin at the same time. Plus, regular skin exfoliations speed up the skin renewal process allowing healthier skin cells to take their place. It is a great way to relieve stress, and encourages natural blood flow.
Salt scrubs are perfect for rough, coarse skin that needs a little extra love. Sugar scrubs are best for sensitive skin. Try adding a little aromatherapy oil to your scrub… (more…)
Tags: Aromatherapy, Body Facials, Book Appointment, Dry, Dry Skin, Exfoliation, Moisture, New Client, New Clients, New Spa Client, Salt Scrub, Skin Care, Sugar Scrub
Posted in Body Care, Detox, Skin Care, Uncategorized |
Thursday, December 1st, 2011
As adults we take great care in keeping children safe from harsh winter elements. Do we take the same care for ourselves? For most of us…probably not. We have many people that depend on us to be fully functioning, especially during cold and flu season. Most of us “know” how to bundle up, but here are a few suggestions that may make bundling up almost enjoyable!
One important choice in gearing up for winter is snow boots. I know, I know…they are cumbersome and messy, but necessary. Once trick I have learned over the years is to keep a pair of neutral colored shoes at work…that way I can head out the door in my boots and not worry about grabbing another pair of shoes to change in to. Hats and gloves are also important when gearing up for winter. 90% of our body heat escapes through our head and extremities. Keeping our head, feet, and hands covered is crucial. These items will allow your body to retain that ‘lost’ heat. Your body won’t have to work as hard to keep you warm. I have also found that in harsh weather, messy hair is acceptable…so long as it is due to “hat head”.
My favorite winter accessory… (more…)
Tags: Book Appointment, Bundle Up, Gift Certificates, Lymph Nodes, Massage, Men's Spa Treatments, Moisture, New Client, New Clients, New Spa Client, Reflexology, Relax, Stay Warm
Posted in Body Care, Hand & Foot Spa, Massage, Skin Care, Uncategorized |
Monday, November 21st, 2011
Who hasn’t’ heard the commercials from tanning salons especially this time of year? “Get your vitamin D here” or “tanning reduces your risk of breast cancer”. As we enter into the colder, cloudier months, let’s break down some Fact vs. Fiction about your daily dose of Vitamin D.
#1 – “It’s so gloomy and overcast through the winter I have to go to the tanning bed to get enough Vitamin D.” – Fiction
The Fact Is: Vitamin D is synthesized by skin through UVB exposure, which anyone who has ever gotten a sun burn on a cloudy day can tell you that UVB rays penetrate through clouds. Another way to get Vitamin D is through diet. Foods such as Salmon, Shiitake mushrooms, and fortified cereals are loaded with Vitamin D. A great multivitamin or calcium supplement does the trick as well. (more…)
Tags: Air Brush Tan, New Client, New Clients, New Spa Client, Sun Damage, Tanning, Vitamin D
Posted in Body Care, Skin Care, Uncategorized |
Monday, November 14th, 2011
Feeling stressed?
The holiday season is creeping up on us quick! This time of the year can cause a lot of stress.
While everyone knows that stress can take a toll on a person physically and psychologically, it also can lead to other problems, such as acne, brittle nails or even hair loss. When you become stressed, your cortisol level rises. This in turn causes an increase in oil production, which can lead to oily skin, acne and other related skin problems. Professionals have also found that stress has a negative effect on the barrier function of the skin, resulting in water loss that inhibits the skin’s ability to repair itself after an injury. Scientist’s and Doctor’s have said that skin rejuvenation procedures such as Facials, Pedicures, Massages, (more…)
Tags: Acne, Book Appointment, Dry, Dry Skin, Dry Skin Facial, Exfoliation, Facials, Massage, Moisture, New Client, New Clients, New Spa Client, Oily, Skin Care, Stressed
Posted in Body Care, Detox, Hand & Foot Spa, Massage, Skin Care, Uncategorized |
Saturday, November 12th, 2011
Holidays are so much fun for me! But not everyone feels the same way I do…imagine that! Sometimes the comments from those who feel “Bah-Humbug” around the Holidays can really take the fire out of you when you’re feeling so jolly and happy. Maybe it’s the impending weather, the lack of time and money for gift shopping, or the fact that they’ve been invited to be with family that doesn’t always get along when they’re together. Whatever the reason, most of us have run across a ‘Grinch’ or two during the Holiday season.
I find myself trying to do that little something extra for people, especially around the Holidays. Those I know, some I don’t…even a Grinch! Random acts of kindness can really go far. You may not get to see the result of those acts the moment at the time, but they do make a difference! (more…)
Tags: Air Brush Tan, Bah Humbug, Gift Certificates, Grinch, Holiday, Holiday Shopping, Ion Cleanse Detox Foot Bath, Massage, New Client, New Clients, New Spa Client
Posted in Airbrush Tanning, Body Care, Detox, Massage, Uncategorized |
Monday, November 7th, 2011
Keeping up your ‘girlish’ figure sure can be hard, especially when the foods you thought were healthy really aren’t!
Some foods sound healthy, but can actually have the opposite effect on the body. Dried fruits, for example, sound like an easy healthy snack, but because they are dehydrated they are much more dense and 5-8 times the calories as fresh fruit, not to mention all the added sugars! Loaded with good for you nuts and oats, granola fools many people. With all of the added oil needed to make it crisp, and tons of sugar to make it taste good…one bowl can have up to 500 calories! Don’t let wraps fool you. When spread out some wraps can be almost a foot across and have up to 300 calories, not to mention that with the surface area being so much larger than 2 slices of bread you tend to spread on more dressing and mayo than a normal sandwich. (more…)
Tags: Anti-Aging, Book Appointment, Caffeine, Energy, Green Tea, Healthy Eating, Lipolysis, New Client, New Clients, New Spa Client, Probiotics
Posted in Body Care, Men's Services, Skin Care, Uncategorized |
Saturday, October 29th, 2011
Flexibility… a lot of life’s schedule just doesn’t afford us such a comfort. We all, at some point, have wished that things in life could be more flexible.
I get it! I make it a priority to understand the value of flexibility when it comes to our clients.
I’ve thought long and hard about what clients have told me they want in their skincare and massage services! I’ve taken it to heart…and here are just a few of the flexible options that we offer:
- the flexibility of the services we offer! We are able to accommodate a multitude of skin issues, budgets and lifestyles!
-on-line booking… gives you a chance to book at your convenience!
-reminder calls the day before appointments…allows you to reschedule your appointment if “life” has gotten in the way again, and you are unable to make it. (more…)
Tags: Book Appointment, Book Online, Flexibility, Gift Certificates, Massage, Men's Spa Treatments, New Client, New Clients, New Spa Client
Posted in Body Care, Massage, Skin Care, Uncategorized, Waxing |
Monday, October 24th, 2011
With the cold and flu season upon us, we will all come in contact with some sort of virus. Ear candling is a way to help relieve sinus pressure, ear infections, sinusitis, headaches, and post nasal drip.
Ear candling is performed with the client lying on his or her side. A long hollow candle is inserted into the ear and then lit. The smoke of the candle is pulled down into the ear causing the ear to warm up and loosen the wax and other debris inside the eardrum. As the ear warms up, the candle will cause suction which creates a vacuum in the ear canal…that is how the toxins are removed from the inner ear and sinus canal. After the candle has burned the appropriate amount of time, it is removed from the ear. When you look inside the hollow candle…you can actually see the wax and toxins that were removed from your ear!
Ear Candling isn’t a treatment meant only for cold weather, best results are when it it’s performed every three months. It is quick, and painless…so why not call today to make your appointment!
Tags: Book Appointment, Ear Candling, Ear Wax, Headache, Men's Spa Treatments, New Client, New Clients, New Spa Client, Sinus Pressure, Toxic, Toxins, Wax Buildup
Posted in Body Care, Detox, Hand & Foot Spa, Men's Services, Skin Care, Uncategorized |
Friday, October 21st, 2011
Change can be such a scary word for some, but to me it’s FUN!!!! Nothing stokes my fire more than a positive change! Okay, so I’m getting ready to have another birthday…52 years to be exact, and I’m always looking for a way to change. Maybe it’s time to spice up YOUR life and change something about YOURself!
I’ll never forget the day I discovered eye shadow. I was 13 years old attending 7th grade at my Jr. High school. Yes!! I had graduated from the Little Leagues to, what I considered at the time, “The BIG leagues!”
Just a few weeks before I started 7th grade, I went to a garage sale in one of my friends’ neighborhoods. The lady holding the sale was a cosmetologist. She had “used” make-up for sale and I found a brown eye shadow that I thought was so crazy dark that I decided to buy it for 5 cents!
It really wasn’t until about the 2nd week of school that I got brave and decided to wear it. I would always show up for school early so I could sit on the steps leading to the front door of the school and chat “with the people”. That day, (more…)
Tags: Dry Skin Facial, Facials, New Client, New Clients, New Spa Client, Skin Care, Visual Changes, Youngblood, Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics
Posted in Body Care, Cosmetics, Skin Care, Uncategorized |
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
Maybe you should try it! Whether you are looking for hair removal, acne treatments, rejuvenation, anti-aging or just plain old stress reduction, at Kimberly Spa we take pride in addressing your individual concerns.
My own father was very reluctant to get spa treatments when I became an esthetician 15 years ago. He is an “old-school” kind of guy…raised in an era when men never got these types of treatments. At first, I had to talk him in to it…but now he is not only comfortable getting treatments, he actually looks forward to them! He leaves feeling refreshed, with unclogged pores and with younger, healthier looking skin.
A first-time male client (age 50+) who had never been into a spa before describes his experience…”I had a good feeling as soon as I walked in to Kimberly Spa. It was luxurious, and comfortable…while still being clinically professional. They earned my trust.”
Ladies, if you have a boyfriend, brother, father, spouse or just a good male friend who is curious about what a “spa experience” is all about…share our “Look Good~Feel Good” secret and send them to Kimberly Spa! They will love it just as much as you do, and it will be an experience they’ll never forget!
Tags: Acne, Aging, Anti-Aging, Book Appointment, Dry Skin, Dry Skin Facial, Facials, Gift, Gift Certificates, Men's Spa Treatments, New Clients, New Spa Client, Pore Minimizing, Skin Care, Waxing, Wrinkles
Posted in Body Care, Hand & Foot Spa, Massage, Men's Services, Skin Care, Uncategorized, Waxing |
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