Shopping CartHair Workshop being held at Indulge Salon on South George Street
Indulge Salon just had our monthly meeting this week. Our main fashion discussion for the season collectively was wrapped around long hair. Last year it was straight and flat with sleek lotions and potions and now we are all wrapped up with the tapered curling iron that gives big bouncy voluptious curls that last for days. We have a collection of products that will emphasize the texture and shine to help hold the style. We will be demonstrating this at our Hair Workshop on Wednesday February 29th at Indulge South George Street. The time is 7p – 9p. We recommend that you call to reserve your time. Limited reservations so book your time today. Feel free to bring your friends with you. There is a 10.00 reservation charge to hold your spot. The 10.00 is redeemable in products. We will have some soloutions to your hair challenges. Learn some new techniques to create shapes in your hair for an evening out.
Getting ready for your Valentine! A smooth road to waxing at Indulge Salon in York PA
Indulge Pure Originals comes in a variety of fragrances
Getting ready for your Valentine can be daunting. You may want to prepare to have a smooth flow to your date about 7 days prior to your special evening. To help prepare you for your evening’s festivities, we wanted to ensure that you have enough time to grow out the bikini area or if you want to go full out with the Brazilian experience by all means get ready.
We recommend showering prior to your salon appointment. At Indulge Salon Georgia and Indulge Salon York PA, we sanitize your areas, powder to prevent the wax from sticking to unwanted areas and talk to you about any sensitivies. Truly you are covered in the areas except where attention is needed. If you feel nervous at all take a Tylenol or anything to relax you. To prevent any ingrown hairs, do not touch the area that has just been waxed. I know you feel compelled to touch but just say NO! If you would just happen to have any bacteria on your fingers you could cause ingrown hairs. Waxing does help exfoliate and improves the condition of the skin on your legs too.
Waxing can really reduce the regrowth by growing in slower because the “whole” hair will be removed, not just the surface hair that was removed when you shave. Try the Indulge Pure Originals Body Cream to moisturize afterwards. Very gentle and super moisturizing. This moisturizer is super luscious after a warm shower. Wait till your special someone feels the smoothness of your legs. Happy Valentine’s Day!!!
Baby Boomer Peel-The Beginning
It’s here.
The Baby Boomer Peel is the latest addition to Indulge Salon’s lineup of skincare remedies and assorted products. For the whole month of January we’re focusing on bringing out all the fresh skin cells that have been lingering just underneath your dead cornea layer (the outside layer of skin). The cornea is usually just a buildup of less-than-attractive dead skin cells. It also accounts for an accumulation of wrinkles or crow’s feet around the eyes that the self-conscious among us are all too painfully aware of. But what’s so special about our latest solution, you ask? Let me tell you about my experience with the peel so far…
I really wanted to try the latest remedy for the aging process, so I chose to take on the “Baby Boomer Peel.” Yes, I was determined to remove the dead layer of my skin based on our skincare therapist’s recommendation at the S. George Street Indulge Salon in York, PA. She told me that I would look younger (the key word for me) and that this would last about a month. Before beginning the process, she gave me some very helpful information about the peel. Trusting her expertise, I listened to everything but didn’t realize how valuable and super-intelligent she was until the 3rd day of the peel. Boy, did I appreciate her even more when my skin was starting to peel! But I digress.
Let’s start with the first appointment. This took place on New Year’s Day, which happened to be a Saturday. I lay down on her table and awaited the treatment. She said it would take about 10-20 minutes. I humorously responded “What about the massage?” because I was so ready to relax and be pampered. She claimed that there would be no massage and that the process would actually be aggressive! I was disappointed, but I dutifully resigned to my fate at her capable hands.
She started everything by explaining that the process requires you to come in with the knowledge that this treatment takes three steps. (How did I miss this?) Here’s the first step: coming in for a thorough facial, massage, and extractions if necessary to remove the white and black heads. The second treatment usually takes place a week after the interrogation of the nose and face and focuses on cleansing. You need to remove all makeup from the night before or, in general, the dirt from the day, and then apply the appropriate level of peel.
I wanted to make that clear because she actually gave me the Baby Boomer Peel. Whoa! Already categorizing me into a group! Drat. Obviously, that’s why I’m in the room receiving this aggressive peel to take off the top layer of my skin and endure the next few days feeling like my face is going to burn off. As she applied the peel, she told me “this may burn a little.” Right…in reality it felt like a raging fire!!!
Our expert then took the courtesy to tell me that my peel was stronger than most. At this point I simply said thank you very much……and immediately had the fan blowing directly on my face to tone down the blazing sensation I was experiencing. I could never get that cool air close enough. Mind you, only a minute into this thing and my skin was already frothing. New word ladies: frothing. This means the chemical peel will actually leave a light film on the skin. No, it’s not like a mocha frappe at the local coffee shop where it froths up by any means!
After about half a minute, she used a warm cloth to remove the light film and my skin felt soooo much better. Ahhhhh…she then continued to rinse it and performed a few other magical procedures while teaching me how to use it. She actually gave me instructions on paper. I was cool with this. I kept thinking ‘”I’m going to look amazing at my conference next week.” She gave me sunscreen too, which is ESSENTIAL for the safety of your skin here. She also gave me a gentle cleanser from Guinot, which is amazingly gentle and not harsh at all.
Our pro kept reminding me not to pull the skin pieces off while peeling during the day. I was told it would feel like my skin was going to crack and make me want to keep peeling it off. It hasn’t been easy for me. I feel compelled to get rid of loose ends; what can I say! I like things nice and neat. Seriously girls, DON’T mess with these loose ends. Continue to moisturize them with a protective barrier and whatever else the skincare specialist tells you to do, because they know their stuff. I listened. She told me that this would be like getting new baby skin. I agree, even after only four days. It still burns a little, yes, but I love how incredibly soft my skin feels! I believe this process has been worth it.
These are my before and after pictures:
Day 3
Day 3
Day 4
Day 4
So, here’s the bad news: you’ll have to go through some rough patches of pain in order to get a GREAT end result. In the next couple of days we’ll have a follow-up post with the “after” pictures from my Baby Boomer Peel at Indulge Salon in York, PA. To learn more about how this particular service could renew your skin, call 717-846-4424 and ask to speak with the Skincare Specialist.
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No bueno Problemo
Ok…Problematic Situation…
As I come in the door from the gym, I turn to lock the two deadbolts, and glance at my favorite “goal picture.” My goal picture is an advertisement of this gorgeous athlete model for Syntha-6 Protein Powder. She has the most amazing rear, and of course, I want my rumple butt to look like that. I thought that if I put it on my front door that I would see it and subconsciously (along with diet and exercise) look that fantastic sooner rather than later.
I noticed that the page was slightly bent from top to bottom on the right hand side, and suddenly I realized that it was literally plastered to the door. I think even the tiny tape square (originally the only thing holding it up) has become part of the door. Here’s the dilemma:
I am RENTING. Obviously, I’ve got to find some way to get this picture off the door. Yes, I tried pulling at it a little, but it just rips and the remainder of the picture is glued to the door. How embarrassing! What in the world am I going to say to the ladies at the rental office?
“Uh..Hi yes,…see I have a slight problem…I have a magazine picture plastered to the back of my front door, and I can’t get it off.”
Once they see that the picture is of a chick, and I’m the only one living in the apartment, they’re going to think I’m a little strange. Especially since men are usually the ones who have pictures of women lining the walls of their apartment.
Perhaps I should go in the office with workout gear on…and they’ll just think I’m obsessed with working out?
The point of this story? Don’t stick things to your walls or doors that you don’t really want to get stuck there. At least I physically can’t get rid of my goal picture—and for that I’m thankful. I now know that the image of the picture plastered to my door will never vanish from my mind. Lucky me.
From the desk of an Indulge Full Throttle Lifer…
Aging skin and a Menopause go hand-in-hand for women at least 40 years of age
I have reached the “age” where I’m irritated with some hot flashes when its not hot in the house. I can’t wait to take my clothes off when I get home from work and put on some lighter clothing. I have also noticed the need for “time for myself” has become so much more important than it used to be. I like to be alone with my thoughts. If you know me, you know that I do not not like anything competing with my thoughts such as loud rock music from my staff, somebody talking to me while I’m in deep thought, trying to concentrate on writing some materials fro work and just the enjoyment of quiet time. I’m a fan of myself. I don’t know if you girls feel this way but I know that with the involvement of trying to maintain my youthful self there are activities I must do to ensure my fabulousness continues into my older years.
Symptoms of menopause are curious in the fact that hair grows out on the chin and other private areas that you certainly didn’t expect in your 30′s. Increased irritability when you don’t know why you snapped at someone that you really liked but maybe they just looked at you wrong. Normally this is a co-worker or family member. Wrinkles appearing around the eyes a little more deeper than the day before, sagging neck and cheeks ever so slightly, soft skin that has turned a little rougher due to the slower skin cell turnover, hyper pigmentation (dark spots on the face or body) and the bikini you used to where now looks like a thong. Geez, it’s not pretty naked girls!
The most noticeable item I see is the dark spots on the side of my face. I used to be cute but now a little more camoflage is needed to maintain my cuteness. They call this hyper pigmentation where you can either bleach it out but you can’t be out in the sun. So its a choice. Hmm. Sum or bleaching. Well, I was bad and chose the sun because it feels so good. Don’t tell Priscilla our skin care specialist she will have my hyde!
The word “older” has a different meaning than it did when I was 20. I used to think my mother was older like a dinasour. Now that I have reached 46 seeing older clients still active and involved in social activities and being social and still having an active sex life has more meaning. I see what their goals are and where they are at in their life. I see what I want and my goal was to retire from working behind the chair at 40. As you can see, I am working harder and have remained engaged with my business and feel better than I have ever felt mentally in my life. Now physically is a different matter. My sisters were always aerobic, active weight lifters and the results are that they have killer bodies into their 40′s. I on the other hand have struggled with the pooch in the front and the back boobs which are disgusting and since I turned 40, it got worse. No matter which diet or excersize program I encountered the weight was not coming off. Since this past year, I was determined to get the fat off. Will I be back to 125 lbs? I’m working towards that. I wish but am happy to reduce the pant size at least by 1 size this year. Small steps. I often tell the nurses that care for my 17 year old son, I’m taking one for the team. This means that we are all in the same boat of the weightloss frustration. The one nurse is always purchasing the next diet program. God love her, I participate and get as excited as she does. We are a team and we are going to win 1 lb at a time. When we are down, we pick each other up, when we are up we high five in the kitchen. Whatever it takes is the mental game we play. I have a vision board that clearly describes what I want to look in that bikini. I’m sure you purchased some workout tapes that you were inspired to do every day until that day comes and you just don’t feel like it. Or the day that you are premenstral and you had to have the chocolate and didn’t think about the consequences of the bag of Hershey Golden Nuggets. I certainly didn’t when I was have a high emotional eating day until I had to do sit ups and couldn’t get up. I felt like a bus ran over me and swore I would never eat chocolate again. forget the moderation, NEVER AGAIN it wasn’t worth doing so many sit ups, crunches, lunges, and finally the frog position on the ball. Humiliation at its best.
As I was speaking to one of my wonderful customers whom I admire her figure and dedication to working out, she told me it would take 6 months to 1 year to see major results. I was shocked and angry at myself. I am going to stick to drinking lots of water and yes I’m still running to McDonalds every morning for my habitual large diet soda. Eventually, I will lose the soda and just stick with water and the protein in the morning. The experts say that the whey protein really helps weight loss. I say is this marketing or true. The one thing I absolutely value is the intense vitamins that you get in a drink. As we eat processed food we aren’t as a society getting all of the nutrients necessary to healthful living.
So girls, I now have a mantra. I AM WOMAN hear me ROAR! Lets take one for the team even if its 20 minutes here and there. some solutions to our challenges are:
a. purchase an active peptide moisturization cream – we use Guinot products
b. Retinols or AHA’s gently turn over the cells whic h lighten the dark spots, smooth the skin texture and give the skin a glow.
c. Eye creams to add lipids to the thinner, more delicate skin tissue that becomes sensitive and dry
d. use hydrating serums or gels that add water and calm the skin when applied under moisturizers. I use serums because they go into the skin deeper especially during the summer months. I am dedicated to this.
e. Body lotions with AHA’s to smooth rough skin
f. Antioxidants, such as Vitamin C, A, E, or others to help fight free radical damage and encourage collagen production. This is important at our age.
So even if we take better care of our skin, we have other issues to contend with such as aging parents with their health problems, adult day care, empty nesting (my daughter graduated from college and moved to Texas) and now I have to think about funding a retirement program that the government may not be able to supplement even though I have contributed for a gazillion years while working. So I have shifted as many other woman have to looking at quality of life and maximizing my time and living values that are important to me. I also have shifted to choosing to be around really positive people. The environment you are in and around will affect or infect your health and mental well being. Protect it.
The Benefits of Goat’s Milk Soap
Goat’s Milk: The benefits
There are many amazing articles on the benefits of Goat’s Milk. eHow.com is an excellent resource for learning the benefits of Goat’s Milk Soap.
Ph Level:
Keeping a balanced Ph level is extremely important for our bodies to maintain a healthy weight with minimal, if any, issues. The Ph of Goat’s Milk soap is like that of human skin, therefore, it helps combat invasions of unfriendly bacteria and chemicals harmful to our bodies.
Moisturizing:
There are many fats and natural creams found in Goat’s Milk. It’s smooth and creamy texture helps to create a barrier against the harsh environments we live in. It’s fantastic for moisture, and if you’re not an extremely dry person, you could possibly even substitute Goat’s Milk soap for your daily moisturizer.
Sensitive Skin:
Alcohol, Petroleum, and Preservatives are only a few of the additives that can be found in commercialized, mass-produced skin care products. These additives can help to irritate skin by furthering an already noticeable rash, or becoming the main cause of a new skin problem.
Eczema:
Eczema is a skin condition where red, itchy patches of skin are found on the body. It’s extremely dry, and many people use Goat’s Milk soap because of the nutrients found in natural goat’s milk. It reduces the itchiness caused by the Eczema.
Acne:
Goat’s Milk Soap helps acne and acne-prone skin because of all proteins power-packed into goat’s milk soap.
Exfoliation:
Alpha-Hydroxy acids found in goat’s milk are an amazing way to buff off dry skin, leaving a smooth and silky surface.
Brazilian waxing vs. shaving
I have to comment….who wants to shave every day? Nobody that I know of. We have done countless Brazilian waxes. Do you know what a Brazilian waxing service consists of? The Brazilian waxing service consists of the entire frontal pubic area and the labia (the lips) and the back of the buttocks and everything in between. I know it may be uncomfortable to hear but when you need to be clean and ready for vacation you do what it takes. We have a numbing cream that will help reduce the pain but it won’t take it away totally. It makes it more bearable.
So, with that being said I want to offer some suggestions to have a successful waxing service. First of all come in after a fresh shower to keep your private areas clean. Do not use a harsh detergent to scrub because this may make your areas more sensitive and we know that pulling the hair out by the root is quick by not painless. the same goes for all other body parts. We will apply a light antiseptic, the some powder so the wax and the strip will adhere and it pulls off more efficiently. Any questions? send me your questions here as a comment and I will be happy to answer them.
Now shaving. Shaving is a low cost at home that normally you can use a soap and you know that I recommend our goats milk soaps that are so gentle on the skin that shaving is a glide. Always rinse thoroughly so you don’t leave anything left behind and use a moisturizer that will protect your skin and moisturize after this major exfoliation. If you have to choose between a shave and a wax, we recommend the waxing because it lasts up to 3 weeks sometimes longer if your hair doesn’t grow in as quickly. Leave the hair grow out to about 1/4″ so that the waxing specialist has something to grip. Enjoy more free time with your waxing service.
The Cancer Contender
As society is ever changing, one “accessory” that is here to stay is our cell phone. Once attached at our hip, it is usually now attached to our ears. You can’t walk very far without seeing a passing stranger talking incessantly on her cell phone.
Although it is convenient, cell phone radio waves may have a huge affect on the quality of not just our skin, but our health. In an article, written by Sue Mueller of Foodconsumer.org, Mueller writes that a study in Finland showed that radio frequency could be a contributor of altered proteins in our skin. Additionally, according to BioMedCentral.com, “radio waves could also be a factor of sleep disorders, headaches, or allergy-like symptoms.” Cancer is the big discussion after all. So many studies are underway to determine the affects of radio waves on skin and its ability to cause cancer.
Although there does not seem to be enough sufficient proof that cell phone radio waves are the main cause all of these physiological concerns, it does seem to make sense that issues would arise from our need to be on our tellys 24/7.
It doesn’t seem that the outcome is good either way. Radio waves, TV waves, Cell waves…they all could be main contenders in our battle with Cancer and other health issues.
Until we have some invention that prevents radio waves from accessing the proteins and cells in our bodies, we certainly shouldn’t brush this under the rug. Be aware of how often you are on the phone. Turn it off when you can do without it. Spend more time with family and friends and leave the phone at home.
Take two quick tests to see if your eye wrinkles are dry or due to aging
Are fine lines just a sign of dryness? see if dryness is magnifying your creases take a simple test: Apply a moisture Masque such as Guinot Hydra Mask and leave it on for the recommended time. When you rinse it off, does your skin look fresher? fuller? smoother? If it does look better than your skin was dehydrated. If it doesn’t look any different,your lines then are age related. I know that stinks but you can add some wrinkle fighting retinol, peptides or antioxidants into your routine. A wrinkle serum such as Guinot Age Logic Cellular Renewal is benefitial to helping to reduce the size of wrinkles and minimize them.
Do you really have sensitive skin? More than 40% of Americans “believe” they do but not all of the self Doctoring
proves true. Dermatologists check for the condition in part by asking a series of question such as:
Does your skin typically turn red and blotchy when irritated?
Is it prone to allergic reactions?
Does your skin burn easily in the sun and windburn when outside?
does it flush from changes in temperatures both hot and cold?
is it dry, delicate and thin almost translucent?
When you are at home, study your face in a magnifying mirror preferrably with a light so you can see close up. The pores of sensitive skin tend to look pink due to inflammation. This little clue was mentioned by Dr. Dennis Gross, MD, a cosmetic dermatologist in New York City. If you do have sensitive skin, avoid gritty scrubs and harsh ingredients like alcohol, acids, and benzoly peroide; only use calming cleansers and ltoins containing natural anti-inflammatories adn antioxidants. I recommend the Indulge Body Butter lotions that are super light and almost good enough to eat. The ingredients are almost 100% natural safe to use on the face. These lotions and creams can only be purchased at Indulge Salon. For a location nearest year check out the locations tab at http://www.indulgesalon.com.
The Four Ingredients That Help Give You Wrinkles
As much as we love our soda, the effects of all the harmful ingredients which make up a can of “pop” can contribute to our aging faces! Many soda drinkers crave the bubbly beverage with ferocity, but what we don’t realize is all of the things we are putting into our bodies, and the outcome we’ll have later on. There is a great site (www.Oleda.com) which listed all of the ingredients found in soda. Check them out:
“Phosphoric Acid: May interfere with the body’s ability to use calcium, which can lead to osteoporosis or softening of the teeth and bones. Phosphoric acid also neutralizes the hydrochloric acid in your stomach, which can interfere with digestion, making it difficult to utilize nutrients.
Sugar: Soft drink manufacturers are the largest single user of refined sugar in the United States. It is a proven fact that sugar increases insulin levels, which can lead to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes, weight gain, premature aging and many more negative side effects. Most sodas include over 100 percent of the RDA of sugar.
Aspartame: This chemical is used as a sugar substitute in diet soda. There are over 92 different health side effects associated with aspartame consumption including brain tumors, birth defects, diabetes, emotional disorders and epilepsy/seizures. Further, when aspartame is stored for long periods of time or kept in warm areas it changes to methanol, an alcohol that converts to formaldehyde and formic acid, which are known carcinogens.
Caffeine: Caffeinated drinks can cause jitters, insomnia, high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, elevated blood cholesterol levels, vitamin and mineral depletion, breast lumps, birth defects, and perhaps some forms of cancer.”
As you can see, there are many reasons why we should cut down on our soda intake. There was one blog that commented that she had been a heavy soda drinker for over twenty years and continuously had eye twitches. One person suggested to her that the twitches could be from a build up of Phosphoric Acid from all of the soda. The person then suggested that she cut out all of the colored soda from her diet. After she cut out the colored soda, she was free from eye-twitching!
Research has shown that sugar attaches to proteins in our bodies, which then can damage surrounding proteins. This, in turn, deteriorates the collagen ( the protein that keeps our skin elastic and taught). Not only are we left with wrinkly, sagging skin, it is also dull and less vibrant. Think about that the next time you order an icy cold soda!
So, it doesn’t mean that if you have a cold soda every once in a great while that you’ll end up with a wrinkle for every ounce of soda, but it does mean that you’re more likely than a water drinker to develop wrinkles. I bet you’re asking yourself “so what do I do?” Here’s your answer: Replace. If you are highly addicted to soda, make a list of how often you drink soda and how much. Start by replacing one soda per day or per occasion with water or flavored, no sugar added, water. Work yourself down to having all of your sodas replaced with water. You can also try Crystal Light flavored powders. They are tasty and add that flavoring that we all like. Also! If you like lemon or lime you can throw that into ice water. It’s a great, refreshing taste.
It’s amazing when we fully concentrate on cutting the bad things out of our diets how much our skin and body functions improve. Let us know how you improve your skin by cutting out the sodas!