Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Wax Yourself at Home
You have probably been waxing your body hair since you were a pre-teen, and you think a visit to the spa for a body wax is a mere waste of your hard earned money, when you could DIY. While you could probably wax your underarms and bikini line, thanks to countless DIY tutorials on the […]
The Best Skincare Trends of 2020
The year 2020 has probably been the hardest year so far for people from various walks of life as the covid-19 pandemic took the world by surprise and has still been lingering on for a while longer than expected. People were forced out of their natural habitat of socializing with each other and instead, made […]
Vegan Skincare
Firstly, let’s lay a little bit of emphasis on the fact that Vegans are people who do not consume meat or make use of any byproducts made from animals. As they are purely against animal cruelty, therefore, they find their daily meals from plants and vegetables. However, some people do not go vegan for animal […]
Optimizing the Sanitization Experience of Your Spa
When your environment is clean, you feel happy, motivated and healthy. · Laila Gifty Akitah Optimizing the sanitization experience of your spa is not just one of the bunch of duties an esthetician owes every client. In fact, every part of being in your spa, right from the point where the client lays foot in […]
How to Treat Dark Eye Circles
It is no news that many people, especially adults have experienced dark circles under their eyes. These dark circles are eye blemishes that usually appear around the eyes or under the lower eyelids, creating a form of eye bag that makes people look older than they really are. Dark eye circles are not injuries, redness, […]
Gua Sha Massage: The History, Benefits and Side Effects
FUN FACT: Did you know that your skin accounts for about 15% of your body weight? What is Gua Sha Massage? This is a Chinese word that is pronounced as Gwah-Shah is defined in two parts — “Gua” means “scrape” while ‘Sha’ is said to mean “sand” by some people, while others seem to give […]
Laser Hair Removal: A Comprehensive Analysis
What is Laser Hair Removal? Laser hair removal is a medical/cosmetic procedure that exposes pigment cells in the hair follicles to a concentrated beam of light (laser). The light damages or destroys the hair follicle, thereby minimizing hair growth or causing permanent hair loss after an average of three to seven sessions. History of Laser […]
Sugaring Vs Waxing: Here’s What You Need To Know
Dear body hair, if I had you removed for the 1000th time, please get the hint. Sugaring vs Waxing is a question you would have asked if you are someone who loves summer skin. While Waxing and sugaring are often grouped together, as popular hair removal methods that have a longer effect on the skin […]
Effects of Dermaplaning; The Pros and Cons
Dermaplaning is trending everywhere literally and this shouldn’t be too much of a surprise, because “ who doesn’t want to look good?”Anyway, so what’s the buzz about dermaplaning and why is it at the top of many people’s beauty treatment list? What is Dermaplaning? This is a form of facial exfoliation treatment that has nothing […]
Fifteen Reasons Why You Need a Licensed Esthetician
DIY (Do-It-Yourself) is the “in-thing” which is taking over the world at the moment. Many people find themselves watching various diy videos online just to avoid extra expenses. “Of course, why spend a thousand bucks when I’ve got all necessary ingredients in my kitchen?” is what we find ourselves saying these days. Don’t get it […]
Professional Face Masks That Will Make You Look Younger
“Aging is a fact of life, looking your age is not” – Dr Howard Murad Many people stare into the mirror each day, wondering why their faces look so dehydrated, rough, uneven, pale, saggy, etc. Why worry, when we’ve got the world’s best estheticians at your fingertips? Professionals in the world of esthetics have made […]
Exfoliating Without Scrubbing: An Informed Perspective
According to the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, Exfoliation is “the act of removing dead cells from the surface of the skin in order to make it smoother” – Regular deep-cleansing and exfoliation should be part of your beauty routine. Did you know that many people carry dead skin everywhere they go? Some even flaunt it […]