Home - Services - Packages - Crew - Specials - Girl's Nite In - Information
A few tips when you call the salon..... If you want to speak to a specific person, please feel free to ask for them. Weekends are very busy and if the blowdryers are all going, we may not hear the phone right away. Please feel free to leave a message if the answering machine picks up...... we will get back to you. If you call afterhours, please make sure you leave a detailed message so we can direct the call to the right person . Don't forget to leave a phone number so we can call you back. If you would like to make an appointment and have no preferrence who it is with, we will schedule you with the person who best matches the time and date of your choice. A manicure and acrylic nails are 2 different appointments that take 2 very different time slots. A manicure is taking care of your natural nails and takes about 30 to 45 minutes. A full set of acrylic nails is the powder and liquid mix enhancements that cover your real nails and takes about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. We include manicures in a lot of our packages but not acrylic nails. There has been a little bit of confusion with those so i thought i would clarify.
|
Types of Massage
Swedish Massage
Most popular type of massage that manipulates the superficial layers of the muscles to improve mental and physical health.
Deep Tissue
Technique that focuses on the deeper layers of the muscle tissue. It aims to release the chronic tension in the body through
slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going across the fibers of the muscles,
tendons and fascia.
Shiatsu
Developed in Japan, involves applying pressure to special points or areas on the body, essentially involves acupressure
and stretching.
Reiki
Form of therapy that uses simple hands on, no-touch, visualization techniques with the goal of improving the flow of life
energy in a person.
Reflexology
Therapeutic method of relieving pain by stimulating predefined pressure points on the hands and feet. Lymphatic drainage is a therapeutic method that uses massage like manipulations to stimulate lymph movement. Lymph is the plasma-like fluid that maintains the body's fluid balance and removes bacteria.
Trigger Point Massage
Usually consists of a small band of muscle which feels knotty. It is sometimes painful when touched, but the pain is often referred to another area of the body. A trigger point in the shoulder, for example, might cause a headache.
Acupressure Massage
Form of touch therapy that utilizes the principles of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. In acupressure, the same points on the body used in acupuncture, but stimulated with finger pressure instead of the injection of needles.
Craniosacral Therapy
Holistic healing practice that uses light touching to balance the craniofacial system in the body which includes the bones, nerves, fluids and connective tissues of the cranium and spinal area.
Aromatherapy
Therapeutic use of plant derived, aeomatic essential oils to promote physical and psychological well being. Used in combination with other techniques as a part of a holistic treatment approach,.
Types of Chemical Peels
Glycolic Acid Peel
Acid exfoliates dead skin cells while smoothing and evening out the skin tone. Minimizes pores, reduces discolorations, reduces fine lines and wrinkles. Available in different strengths to accomodate different skin types and textures. Most commonly used when doing a series of peels to give maximum results.
Dermapeel w/Hydroquinone
Aggresive peel to actively treat and remove discoloration, even skin tone and improve skin texture. Recommended for sun damaged skin, hyperpigmentation (discoloration of the skin), and acneic skin. This treatment is very intense and no sun exposure is recommended for at least 24 hours. There will be some skin irritation and light peeling for 5 days. This is normal, you are peeling off the dry and dead layers of skin. An in depth consultation is needed to pre-qualify.
Not recommended for people with rosacea, pregnant, lactating or with open acne lesions. Anyone who takes Retin A, Renova,
hair removal creams or any topical treatment must stop any treatments for at least 10 days before this treatment to avoid
burning the skin.