Beauty & Bridal & Fashion

Once again, we start to see those brown trees turn bright green and the flowers on the ground are brighter than ever.  Springtime is among us and you know what that means; cleaning out those closets and reorganizing the garage.  It sounds daunting doesn’t it?  Well how about this year you try a different approach and spring clean your body and mind.  Though a clean closet may relieve some anxiety, it doesn’t diminish all the stress you have.  Springtime is almost like a second New Year, so let’s make another resolution to take some time out for ourselves by receiving a massage, or better yet, many massages! 

Read more: Spring Clean Your Body and Mind!

It’s a cause for celebration; the latest species to be added to the endangered list is one that may not be missed: pubic lice, eradicated by good grooming.  According to a recent article in Bloomberg News, the little critters are being chased off the planet because of the popularity of waxing.
According to the World Health Organization, pubic lice – or “crabs” – don’t spread disease, but they do cause itchy skin and make things uncomfortable. 

Read more: WAX: Saving Humanity, One Strip at a Time.

Many people call Keratin straightening treatments Brazilian Blowouts due to the popularity of the name “Brazilian blowout.”  The reality is that both products are very different but are in the same category of Keratin based treatments.  The difference is the chemical make up of the products and how they react with the hair.  Each has different ingredients and offers different results.  Brazilian blowout is free of all aldehydes and carcinogens and the results of the treatment fade away after 12 weeks of washing; leaving the hair in its natural state again. 

Read more: Learn the Difference Between Brazilian Blowout, Keratin Straightening Treatments, and Relaxers

For years women and men have been subject to the torture of facial waxing, tweezing, shaving and other painful hair removal techniques in the name of being modern and attractive.  These outdated techniques are the only options we have and each one has more cons than pros.  Waxing is painful, removes a thin layer of skin and it is inaccurate.  You could end up with a badly shaped and thin eyebrow.  You also leave the salon with a bright red face covered in shiny skin ointment. 

Read more: Facial Threading: A New Preference for Hair Removal

Yes, we are getting ready for summer.  Last month we listed many things that could be done to achieve the results we desire before summer.  One problem area for both women and men are stretch marks.
Stretch marks are a result of many things - not just gaining weight or pregnancy.  As a child when we grow fast our skin can be stretch too quickly and stretch marks are formed.  A stretch mark is a scar - so the fractional skin resurfacing will work on any scar - even acne.

Read more: Got Stretch Marks? Try Functional Skin Resurfacing

At Novilo Salon and Spa, we offer a wide variety of services for hair, nail, skin, massage and other spa treatments.  You will enjoy visiting our salon with our beautiful relaxing environment.  Our treatment rooms were created with the purpose of setting clients at ease allowing yourself to drift off into blissful relaxation during your spa visit.  We have a talented, experienced staff to take care of your hair needs.  We offer variety of hair services including cut, color, weave, perm and relaxer.  For your skin, you’ll receive pure, innovative skincare using the most luxurious, natural ingredients available from the highly sought after Epicuren Discovery line of industry leading products.

Read more: Let’s March into Spring

Chemical peels can improve the skin’s appearance.  They can be done on the face, neck, or hands in order to reduce fine lines under the eyes and around the mouth, treat wrinkles caused by sun damage and aging, improve the appearance of mild scars, treat certain types of acne, reduce age spots, freckles, and dark patches (melasma) due to pregnancy or taking birth control pills, and improve the look and feel of skin.
Who is a good candidate for a chemical peel?  Generally, any skin color has good results, but fair-skinned and light-haired patients are better candidates.  Skin sags, bulges, and more severe wrinkles do not respond well to chemical peels.

Read more: Chemical Peels and Your Skin

Dear Cathy,
You’ve been having these wonderful specials on photo rejuvenation lately, and something called the “Take Ten” but I really don’t know what they are and what they do?  Does it hurt?  I like microdermabrasions because I see results and my face feels so smooth.   I hardly get red at all and don’t have to hide out afterwards, is this the same thing? – Gina

Read more: Photo Rejuvenation