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Shellac Attack
Published on June 30, 2011 by
Have you had a Shellac manicure yet? Read more about it in a recent article. Shellac is a no dry time long lasting manicure. Now available at in , . Get Shellack’d!
Filed under: Connecticut, New Haven, day spa, 06437, Guilford, manicure, Gel nails, shellac
When Hot Is Too Hot?
Published on June 15, 2011 by
Sweat no more The Best Way To Stop Excessive Sweating – Botox Hyperhidrosis Treatment, , . Remember the catch phrase “Never let them see you sweat?” In 1984, the Gillette Company launched a new series of TV commercials for its Dry Idea antiperspirants that introduced what quickly became a famous ad slogan. For some sweating is an occasional nuisance, for others it is an embarrassing ongoing issue. With summer quickly approaching many are concerned about ruined clothing and the embarrassment of trying to mask unwanted sweat stains. The technical term for excessive sweating is “hyperhidrosis.” Sufferers should first visit their Physician, as some absorbent powders and lotions can be prescribed […]
Filed under: botox, Connecticut, CT, Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Med spa, 06437, Guilford, armpit stains, hyperhidrosis, summer, Sweating
Hair Loss Patients May Soon Seek Refuge in Latisse
Published on May 22, 2011 by
This story, about Latisse for hair loss, was recently aired on Good Morning America. In an article, they describe one 27-year old who used Latisse to grow fuller eyebrows before her wedding. Treatment of hair loss is not an FDA-approved use for the drug, but an “off-label” application that some doctors may provide in select cases. Dana Gaiser, a 27-year-old bride-to-be, said thin eyebrows, perhaps caused by too much teenage plucking, have often troubled her. After seeing an ad for Latisse, which grows fuller eyelashes, Dana asked her doctor about her options. While he originally tried to steer her toward more first-step options for hair growth, Dana persisted and her […]
Filed under: 06437, Guilford, Latisse, allergan, eyebrow, eyelash, hairloss
Top 10 Myths of Summertime Hair Loss
Published on May 22, 2011 by
, (May 10, 2011) – Just in time for summer, the top 10 myths of summertime hair loss in men and women: Hair Loss Fact vs Myth 1. Myth: Wearing a baseball cap or hats will cause thinning hair and loss of hair.Truth: Hats off to this myth! No matter what your mother has told you, wearing a hat does not cause hair to thin or fall out. 2. Myth: Exposure to chlorine in swimming pools will cause hair loss.Truth: Another dive in the truth department…chlorinated water can dry the hair shafts and make them more brittle, but does not cause hair to thin or fall out. 3. Myth: Applying […]
Filed under: Connecticut, YOLO med spa, 06437, Guilford, hair transplantation, dayspa, hair growth, hair loss, rogaine, Summer Skin Tips
Be Safe and Beautiful with HydroPeptide SPF 30
Published on May 22, 2011 by
Posted by Justin from Hydropeptide. Hydropeptide Hydropeptide SPF 30 Anti-Wrinkle Skin Enhancing UV Protection immediately enhances the look of skin while minimizing premature aging. Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer. The disease contributes to thousands of deaths and surgeries every year. Luckily, there are steps that can decrease the risk of developing basal cell cancer, squamous cell cancer or melanoma. One of the most important preventative measures to take is to apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB radiation. HydroPeptide SPF 30 Anti-Wrinkle Skin Enhancing UV Protection offers a physical barrier against UVA/UVB rays and free radical damage while making skin beautiful. This […]
Filed under: Connecticut, 06437, Guilford, acai, antioxidant, award winning spf, hydropeptide, non greasy spf, sunscreen, uva protection
Cheeks too rosy? Rosacea have you hiding?
Published on November 22, 2010 by
We all have heard that rosy cheeks are great. What if they are a little too red, and beyond rosy? Unless we’re working up a sweat, you probably prefer to keep the redness on our face to little more than a healthy, rosy glow. However, Mother Nature and our skin chemistry don’t always share our vision. Your skin can appear red for many reasons, whether it be due to an allergic reaction, stress, Rosacea or another culprit, it is a nuisance. Rather then attempt to cover it up check out these easy solutions to kick that redness to the curb once and for all. The first way to treat is […]
Filed under: CT, Beauty, Med spa, clarisonic, day spa, rosacea, 06437, Guilford, skin, winter skin care, anit-aging, antioxident, at home skin care, laser skin care, skin tips
The Secret to Youth…Collagen
Published on October 27, 2010 by
As we age, our faces lose collagen which causes lines and wrinkles, our bodies also produce a chemical that actually breaks down collagen as well. Collagen is the key to healthy skin that tends to age well. “Collagen is the skin’s structural fiber,” dermatologist Dennis Gross said in the October 2005 issue of O Magazine. “As we get older, it breaks down, creating lines and large pores.” However, using products that contain collagen won’t change a thing, as collagen CAN NOT be absorbed by the skin to replace lost collagen. So what are we supposed to do? There are a million choices in skincare, how does the average person decide […]
Filed under: botox, clinical skincare, CT, skincare, Beauty, anti-aging, Med spa, YOLO med spa, Guilford, skin, shopping, collagen, health, retin a, Retinol, Vitamin A
YOLO HOSTED FREE SPA DAY IN HONOR OF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
Published on October 12, 2010 by
, –October 6th, 2010: Yolo aesthetic boutique & med spa recognized Breast Cancer Awareness month with a day of celebration. On Tuesday October 5th, Yolo offered free beauty treatments to the public and Breast Cancer survivors. Over 40 people attended and received gift bags containing iS Clinical® skincare and received complimentary services including free brow waxing/shaping, chair massage, and more. One hundred percent of donations went directly to the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation. Spa Owner Nikki Rasmussen, who is also a Registered Nurse, says, “This day is was one of the most enjoyable events of the year for YOLO. To be able to raise awareness for such a worthy […]
Filed under: Facials, Laser Hair Removal, Connecticut, Massage, New Haven, Laser anti aging, Med spa, day spa, 06437, photofacial, Guilford, Best New Business
Super Spring & Summer Skin Tips
Published on April 11, 2010 by
Foundation Is Out, Tinted Moisturizer Is InIf you are like me and refuse to go bare faced ever even in summer and can’t imagine life without your foundation, consider putting away your foundation for the season and trying a tinted moisturizer. You may never go back to your old foundation. Lighter than foundation, tinted moisturizers still cover flaws but feel less “cakey.” While foundations can feel as if they’re melting off your face, tinted moisturizers won’t, most also contain an SPF. I scream you scream, we all scream for SunscreenWhile most women know to put sunscreen on their faces, they skip their chests, hands and necks. Who wants to have […]
Filed under: CT, Beauty, YOLO med spa, 06437, Guilford, Summer Skin Tips