beach vacationsGoing on a beach vacation? It’s always a good choice to get our services done before we go south so that we can hit the beach ready to go. Below are 3 things you may want to consider if having any aesthetic services done in another country as well as these 5 helpful tips to make your beach holiday an enjoyable one.

1. Pedicures

Pedicures are a must before slipping your feet into those fabulous sandals but make sure when you are receiving your pedicure before leaving on vacation, that you tell the aesthetician where you are going and what you will be doing. Sand is a natural exfoliate so the aesthetician should take caution when removing dead skin on the bottom of your feet. If too much skin is removed and you will be walking in the sand, it may make your feet very sensitive and dry. A little bit of callous should be left on the bottom of your feet to allow for that natural exfoliation to take place. The sand, sun and the salt water will really dry out the skin on your feet so make sure to moisturize daily and avoid dry discomfort. Read more

10465306_sa copyAre you tired of trying to figure out the perfect gift for that special someone? A gift certificate may be the perfect answer to your problem. It’s an ‘anytime present’. Gift certificates offer a gift that is fun with freedom and flexibility. It is very important however, to do your research about a company before purchasing a gift card. Here are 4 important things to consider.

1. How long has the company been in business? This is very important. You want to purchase the gift certificate at a reputable business that is going to be around for a while. Read more

manicures AuroraWinter… Not everyone’s favorite season, especially when it comes to dry, cracked, or itchy skin. But since we live in a country where we face winter for a good part of the year, we need to learn and practice proper preventative skin care measures to deal with the harsh weather. Whether it’s your face, hands or your whole body right down to your toes, there are numerous products and procedures that we can utilize to help us survive the cold here in Ontario.

Let’s start at the top; our face. The best defense against the cold for our face is to make sure our skin is properly cleansed, toned and, above all, moisturized. (Check out this earlier post too for more information on skin care in the colder months!) This should keep things in check. Make sure your moisturizer contains an SPF as well. That’s right. Even in winter, our face is exposed to the wind, cold temperatures, and yes, the sun! Read more

shellac manicure AuroraAre you tired of your polish chipping and peeling after only a few days??? So many women are. It’s very frustrating when you spend time and money to have a manicure and then after only a few short, the polish starts to chip and peel. Have you ever tried a shellac polish? We think it’s a miracle manicure!

Shellac polish has made life so much easier and much more convenient. Shellac is smudge proof nail colour that lasts. It brushes on like regular nail polish. The nail is prepped in the same manner as a classic manicure. One of the most convenient advantages is that it dries instantly after being cured under an ultra violet light. You can leave the salon right after your shellac polish is finished and it is completely dry. For this reason a lot of clients choose to put shellac polish on their acrylic nails as well. Read more