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Bridal Beauty Basics & Blunders

April 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Table settings and color schemes and invitation fonts, oh my! As a bride-to-be, you’ll find your there’s little time to think about a beauty routine. Wedding day glow, however, doesn’t just happen overnight.

No need to spend hours researching the dos and don’ts, when to schedule what, and how laser hair removal actually works. We’ve highlighted all the right steps as well as revealed some common bridal beauty errors in this a fool-proof beauty guide.

Skincare Basics

Sorry to break it to you: great skin isn’t built on beauty sleep alone. No matter how many hours of shut-eye you nab, good skin just can’t be built in one night. You’ll need a long-term plan chock-full of skin nutrition, skincare habits and products that are perfectly suited to your skintype. Skincare is not realm where the one-solution-fits-all mantra reigns supreme. Got fine wrinkles? Need hydration? Have clog-prone pores? Visit us to learn what products and routines would be great for you.

6 months to 1 year in advance

Hair Removal

Laser hair removals and wedding bells go hand in hand—this much is certain. Smooth underarms are a must for the big day just as smooth bikini lines are ideal for honeymoon getaways. It’s such a natural pairing that the timing of laser hair removal treatments is often overlooked. Many make the mistake of leaving hair removal sessions to the very last minute. But if you want to be perfectly hair-free, you should schedule enough time for around 4-7 sessions. Are you a laser hair removal rookie? Here are some more essential laser hair removal tips.

4 to 7 months in advance

Skin Rejuvenation

When basic skincare and great nutrition aren’t enough, there are rejuvenating facials. So the only skincare mystery left is – Which facial is right for you? At BodyLase, we look for the answer in your skin. Is it begging you to fend off fine wrinkles? Is it screaming for acne-scar or broken capillary correction? Is it pleading for improved texture and tone? Whatever it needs, a specific facial can deliver. Come in for a free consultation to find out if IPL photofacials, laser facials, microdermabrasion, or corrective skin peels are right for you.

3 to 6 months in advance

Feathery Lashes

Brides want that my-face-at-its-very-best look on their wedding day. Nothing over-the-top, just your own natural beauty. So why fake those lashes with extensions, mascara, and falsies when you can flaunt your own luscious lashes? Latisse gives you all the volume, definition and length a girl could ever want. It’s such an effective way to enhance those eyes that it’s become so popular with bride-to-be. But many make the mistake of committing to the Latisse routine way too late in the game. Nurture and grow your lashes well before your wedding day so that your expressive eyes will speak volumes. While results can appear just after 2-3 weeks, optimal length and volume occur after 3 months of use.

3 months in advance

Beautiful Smile

What’s the most important wedding day accessory? It can sum up your feelings without a single word. It can make your groom weak at the knees. It’ll also show up in every wedding photo.
Your smile. So after you get your teeth whitened, don’t forget to pamper all that frames your beautiful pearly whites. Smile-induced wrinkles can easily add years and unwanted phantom emotions to your wedding day grin. Marionette lines and crow’s feet can be erased with Botox, while deep tear troughs and lip wrinkles can be tempered with dermal fillers.

2 to 3 months in advance


Plump Up

A little added oomph—it’s what fillers can give your lips. Thanks to the natural results of hyaluronic fillers like Juvederm, lip plumping for brides is becoming more and more common. Some choose to redefine thinned lips while others add a little bounce to small lips. But whatever you do, don’t forget to schedule a wedding makeup test-run after your treatment. Fuller lips might not need as much gloss. And newly defined lips might not require so much lipstick. Come in to find out how we can perfect your pout for your big day.

1 to 3 months in advance

Refreshing Facial

There’s no better way to unwind on the day before your wedding than a with facial. A perfect pre-wedding pick-me-up. But the type of facial is key! The goal of a pre-wedding day facial is achieve a glow, not to overhaul or correct the skin. So remember to stay far away from facials that could cause redness and peeling. And steer clear of all facials requiring down time. Trade them for gentle facials with minimal exfoliation, if any. All you want from pre-wedding day facial is a moment to hydrate your skin and relax your mind.

1 day in advance

BRIDAL SPECIALS

This May we’re offering two specials that are perfectly suited for brides-to-be. On May 3rd from 11am to 1pm, we’re running Lash and Dash. At this unique event you’ll enjoy three treats: the chance to buy one Latisse and get one free, 20% off all Vivite skincare products, and a free on-the-go boxed lunch! Then with our month-long Laser Hair Removal Special you get 6 free underarm treatments when you buy a bikini package ($600 savings)! Call us to find out more.

Filed Under: Botox Treatment, Corrective Skin Peels, IPL Photofacial Treatment, Laser Facial, Laser Hair Removal, Latisse, Microdermabrasion Treatment, skin rejuvenation, Wrinkle Fillers and Lip Augmentation Tagged With: , , , ,

Untold Secrets of the Sultry Eye

January 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Not just the stuff dreams are made of, lush lashes are now part of your reality. Just as every gal knows, the right wink, blink or flutter is worth more a million words. Convey your every romantic thought by getting your peepers in shape for the month of love. Nab those flirtatious, feathery lashes you’ve always wanted with these simple secrets!

To Start

Nourish your skin and lashes to create a great foundation for reaching new lengths.

  • Begin tending to your lashes with moisture. Castor oil softens the cuticle of each strand while also providing a layer of protection. Gently massaging castor oil into the roots of your eyebrows and onto your lashes will fend of dryness. As a result, lashes will grow longer and hold their curl better.
  • The right nutrition delivered to your lashes gives them the opportunity to maximize their growth.
    Biotin, a B-complex vitamin, is an essential part of cell growth. Increasing elasticity and decreasing brittleness in hair, Biotin can help your lashes grow longer and silkier.
  • Don’t just focus on the length and curl of your lashes, think about what frames them! Soften, smooth and correct the skin around your eyes to make them to really sparkle. To remedy wrinkles, try serums with alpha hydroxy acids, like glycolic acid and lactic acid. To combat discoloration, use serums with vitamin C.

Enhance Your Eyes

By wielding the some handy makeup skills, you could enhance your lashes and put the spotlight on your eyes.

  • What are your lashes missing? Whatever your answer, it’s exactly what you should be looking for in a mascara. Need length? Look for mascaras with fibers of nylon or rayon. These will literally build miniature extensions onto each lash. Need more lashes? Look for volumizing mascaras that will bulk up your lashes with waxes and silicone. Need some definition? Look for mascaras with non-clumping ingredients like silk extract and glycerin. This will offer a defined, yet natural look.
  • Give your lashes the illusion of fullness by tightlining. This technique requires an angled flatliner brush and some gel eyeliner. Simply stipple a clean line into the root of your lashes to add an instant pop of volume.
  • Draw attention to your beautiful peepers by framing your eyes with clean, freshly groomed brows. Remove stray hairs, trim, and fill in with a natural powder or pencil that suits your coloring.

Go the Extra Mile

Looking for a simpler way to get that enchanted look for Valentine’s Day? BodyLase is at your service!

  • Latisse, unlike mascara, doesn’t make you choose between volume or length. Latisse tackles every lash shortcoming to give you the best look imaginable. This growth treatment, once applied nightly to your lashline, prompts your lashes to grow longer, fuller and darker for a naturally striking look.
  • Don’t forget that a smooth canvas is the perfect way to frame your fluttery eyes. Botox, irons out wrinkles in a single treatment and erases weary, angry, or stressed expressions. Create the perfect background so that your eyes can pop!

LIPS AND LASH SPECIAL

Beautify yourself this Valentine’s Day with our February Special which gives you FREE Latisse for every Juvederm treatment purchased. Schedule an appointment with BodyLase so you can get those lovely lips and lush lashes too!

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Holiday Party Countdown to a Fabulous New You!

October 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Did you company just announce the next Holiday party?

You’re probably wondering what you can do in the next 60 days to improve your appearance.

Remember that MasterCard ad from years ago? It was one of those “lace skirt, $200″, “lipstick $10″ campaigns, and the kicker was something like, “Look on high school boyfriend’s face: priceless.” It seemed to embody all the promise of the Holiday Party – the woman was so regal, so poised, so stunning, so exactly perfectly right in her lace skirt and $10 lipstick. She came, she saw, she conquered – all without trying too hard. So are holiday party expectations created.

We’ve got some suggestions so you can show up and conquer!

New Hair Style
If you’re trying out a new cut or a new stylist, schedule a 10-15 minute consultation when you book the appointment. The stylist and the colorist need to see what your hair looks like dry and styled as you typically style it. This tells them a lot: How much time you really put into your hair each day, how your hair dries and how healthy your ends are.

Even if you’re meeting with the same stylist you’ve used before, a consultation is important. The goal of a consultation is to make sure you and your stylist are on the same page before drastic changes are made to your look.

Step out in style to your company's holiday party

Step out in style to your company's holiday party

Start an Exercise program or join a gym.
Starting a fitness program may be one of the best things you can do for your health. Physical activity can reduce your risk of chronic disease, improve your balance and coordination, help you lose weight — even improve your sleep habits and self-esteem.

Buy a new outfit that is figure-flattering.
Learning how to dress for your shape is not difficult—if you know the fashion rules. Use these chic techniques to flatter your figure and embrace and dress your body, flaws and all.  Whatever, your size or shape, you’ve uncovered a fashion prescription to heal yourself from a negative body image, dress for your shape.

Spa Facial
Our luxurious facial treatments are designed to nourish, exfoliate and rejuvenate your skin. With relaxing facial, neck and scalp massage, facials are a wonderful antidote for tension and problem skin.

Obagi Skin Care
Obagi is a uniquely powerful skin care line that offers a wide range of benefits, including anti-aging and rejuvenating actions. The range features many regimens that work together to achieve a targeted goal using high-quality, potent ingredients and well-researched technologies.

The Obagi system may help: diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; increase smoothness; reduce pore size; improve elasticity; generate a balanced, even skin tone; normalize oil production; correct blemishes; reduce age spots and other hyperpigmentation; increase the skin’s own ability to hold moisture; and increase the skin’s tolerance to external factors.

Chemical Peels
These peels remove the top layer of old, dry, dead skin cells to allow the newer, younger, fresher skin cells to move to the surface. The result is a vibrant, glowing appearance and fresher skin with restored luster.

Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is a non-surgical exfoliating treatment that will improve the texture and appearance of your skin.

During a Microdermabrasion treatment, a fine spray of medical-grade corundum powder crystals is showered onto your skin. These crystals are then gently suctioned away, along with the old, dead skin cells, leaving a fresh and glowing appearance. At the end of your treatment, you will be absolutely amazed at how soft and smooth your skin looks and feels!

Get Rid of Cellulite with SmartLipo

Get Rid of Cellulite with SmartLipo

Smartlipo
If you exercising isn’t getting rid of cellulite in certain areas of your body, consider SmartLipo.  This procedure is less invasive than regular liposuction but just as effective.  The downtime is minimal so you can get right back to your regular routine quickly.

Wrinkle Fillers
Erase your wrinkles with Botox and Juvederm.  These fillers are injected just under the skin around your eyes and mouth.

Ever since the FDA approved Botox for cosmetic, women (and men) have been singing Botox’s praises. The masses aren’t deterred by its short shelf life because they have found the fountain-of-youth.  The magic of Botox for stopping wrinkles where they start is blocking the nerves that contract muscles.  The result softens existing wrinkles and prevents them from deepening.

Full, Thick Eyelashes
You may be surprised to know that medical journals have linked thinning and loss of eyelashes to aging.  LATISSE® solution is a prescription treatment for thinning lashes used to grow eyelashes, making them longer, thicker and darker.

Eyelash Extensions are another way to achieve thicker, fuller, longer eyelashes.  Make your eyes stand out with new eyelash extensions.  We call them “flirtable” eyes.

Contact BodyLase to get you Fabulous by December!

Filed Under: body contouring, Botox, Botox and Wrinkle Fillers, Eyelash Extensions, Latisse, Obagi Skin Care, SmartLipo, SmartLipo Treatment, Spa Facial Treatment

Tips for Ultimate Wedding Skin

June 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Ok, we can go with the Pinot Grigio but, I’m telling ya, those wine bottles don’t match the table cloth. Sound familiar? Without fail every bride-to-be descends into a state of acute visual awareness. But on the day of the do, the last thing she wants to worry about is the way her skin looks. Brides, that’s why we’ve created a primer to coach you through the dos and don’ts of ultimate wedding skin. Forget about skin stress and save your wedding day worries for wondering whether the floral arrangements have arrived on time.

Great skin takes a lot of commitment. So get crackin’!

Weight Control

Many brides focus on losing weight before the wedding. They say anything to look fab in the dress. But before you start your super-regimented health kick, beware. Losing too much weight can really show in your face. Chances are that your face and body look gorgeous the way they do. So going on a drastic weight-loss plan just months before your wedding could mean that you’ll be looking a little saggy in white.

Happiness Cocktail

But no one says toning up and staying fit is bad for your skin. In fact, exercise is the healthiest ways to de-stress during times of wedding planning. Hitting the gym or pounding the pavement is a great way take the edge of those bridezilla nerves. But what does it do for your skin? Higher heart rates can help you release a cocktail of happy hormones. Sweating helps release nasty toxins while also cleansing your pores. For an extra pore-cleansing boost, be sure to hit the sauna! In the end it’ll all show in your glow.

Home Revival


While the BodyLase team will do our best to ensure that you get the right treatment to get you glowing on your special day, it’s really essential to put in some effort at home. Be sure to wash your face regularly. It might sound like child’s play, but are you doing it right? Make sure you’re using a cleanser that’s perfectly suited to your skin type. If have some doubts about your current cleanser choice or you’re just not sure about your skin type, feel free to come on into BodyLase for a recommendation. We’re currently loving the entire range of Obagi. This brand has something for every skin type. And to make your skin even more radiant nothing beats the exfoliating genius of a Clarisonic brush.

Glow and Lashes Special
If you grab the Clarisonic Brush this June, you’re in for a treat. For every Clarisonic Brush purchase we’re giving away a FREE Latisse. That means you’ll be able to get your skin glowing and your lashes growing naturally! Visit BodyLase to grab this special while it’s on!

Go the Extra Mile


They say a little good goes a long way. And if you’re taking your vitamins and drinking plenty of water, you’ll see that the extra effort will really pay off in the long run. Nutritionists have discovered that what we eat is really linked to what appears on our face. For more essential tips on how to care for your skin from the inside out check out our Nutritional Skin Foods Guide.

Eliminate the Baddies

To help those teeth shine brighter and that skin to glow bigger, try kicking some bad habits. If you’re following all the tips above, you’re already doing a lot of good already for your body. So why not take the final steps? Stop smoking and reduce your caffeine and alcohol intake. Smoking causes wrinkles in the long run. But did you know that even in a short span of time, smoking can really pronounce your lip wrinkles? Alcohol and caffeine on the other hand really affect your hydration levels, which tends to show up directly on your skin.

What are your secrets for great wedding day skin? Add your tips in the comments below.

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Super-Sized Lip Service: 4 Tips for Fuller Lips

January 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The time has come, gorgeous gals, to talk of other things. We often focus on skin. But everyone knows that lips are the real show stopper. Here are some answers to your lip volumizing questions: how to correctly moisturize your lips, what’s the best lip exfoliator, what products make your lips look naturally full, and what do lip fillers actually do. So, come one, come all, and learn trade secrets on getting the softest, fullest, most kissable set. Care for your pretty pout with our lip tips!

Care for Your Lips

Lip Care Rule #1:Moisturizing your lips is good. But beware: not every lip product that claims to moisturize is good. Stay away from lip products with petrochemicals. Petrochemicals are occlusives which act like a protective insoluble layer. This means while it’s on your lips, your lips are protected from drying out. But without the product, your lips are vulnerable and they might feel drier than ever.

So what’s the plan? Try an alternative! Opt for lip products that contain other types of moisturizing properties like emollients (almond oil, olive oil, or natural waxes like beeswax or shea butter) or humectants (like vegetable-based glycerin or hyaluronic acid). Or try grabbing a lip product with jojoba oil which is both an occlusive and emollient—this means as it protects, it also softens. And unlike petrochemical this natural occlusive allows your skin to breathe!

Lip Care Rule #2: Before you moisturize, exfoliate! So you already know your body’s skin can more readily absorb moisturizing products once it’s been exfoliated. Same goes for the skin on your lips. Moisturize all you want, but if a dry dead layer of skin blocks your live skin cells from the product, as miraculous as it might be, it ain’t going to work wonders.

So what’s the plan? Gently exfoliate your lips if they are too dry to benefit from your lip moisturizer. Create a gentle sugar scrub with a teaspoon of honey and a pinch of brown sugar. Lightly rub the scrub onto your lips. Then wash away to reveal a softer pout. Or for a super-quick fix, try gently scrubbing your lips with a soft-bristled toothbrush. After exfoliation don’t forgot to moisturize to ensure your new pout is protected!

Plump Your Lips

Lip Plumping Action, Take One: Grab a long-lasting irresistible lift for your lips! Lip fillers like Juvéderm can smooth out lip wrinkles, redefine lip outlines, and volumize. Juvéderm is an injectable filler made of hyaluronic acid, a substance that occurs naturally in our bodies and is essential for the maintenance of collagen. Together hyaluronic acid and collagen keep our skin plump, elastic and youthful. With the injection of Juvéderm, shape is redefined and collagen production is boosted. Typically Juvéderm results last about 9-12 months. Want to learn more about Juvéderm? Discover the details on BodyLase’s Juvéderm Treatments page.

So what’s the plan? For the ultimate ‘Ooh la la!’ effect, leave no detail untended. Lips and eyes are our most noticeable facial features. So be sure to grab all the attention you can muster with this month’s special: BodyLase’s Lips and Lash Special! When you volumize your lips with a luscious Juvéderm lift this month, and you’ll take home Latisse Lash Conditioner for FREE!

Lip Plumping Action, Take Two: Want your lip moisturizer to give you fuller lips? Well, ladies, Vivité heard your cries and granted your wish! Vivité Defining Lip Plumper includes heaps of moisturizing goodness alongside a welcome cocktail of lip-plumping ingredients. Calm and condition your lips with chamomile, green tea extract, vitamin E, and aloe, while your lips are plumped by ethylhexyl palmitate, tribehenin, sorbitan isostearate, and palmitoyl oligopeptide.

So what’s the plan? Getting awesome results from one product equals a win! Grabbing two from one product is a major bonus! Vivité Defining Lip Plumper will see that your lips’ delicate skin and fine lines are softened as they are slowly plumped. Visit BodyLase’s online boutique or visit us to grab your tube!

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