WM Dayspa Salon

WM Event June 14th 2012!

05/15/2012

You're cordially invited to an uplifting afternoon of beauty!

Receive complimentary:
Eyebrow Waxing

15 minute chair massage

Hydradermie Eye Lift from Guinot-Paris

Makeup Application/tips from Jane Iredale

Stress Fix treatments and Summer Make Up trends from Aveda

Hair Style consultation or Blow Dry and Style from Bumble and bumble

Premature aging/skincare analysis with Woods Lamp from Skin Ceuticals

Thursday, June 14th
2p.m. - 8p.m.
Limited Availability
RSVP 815.398.4000

A $10 deposit holds each appointment which may be used toward product purchases.

33 Beauty Myths: Fact or Fiction?

05/01/2012

33 Beauty Myths: Fact or Fiction?
Can items from your kitchen make a beauty mask? Can split ends be reversed? Read on to determine what's fact and what's fiction in the beauty world.

Myth: Chocolate makes you break out.

Fiction. Chocolate won't cause a breakout, but it's true that a poor diet can irritate your skin, so try to limit your chocolate cravings!

Myth: 8 hours of sleep can help me lose weight.

Fact. The experts tell us to aim for 8 hours a day, but if that just seems impossible, shoot for 6-8. Obviously we're not eating while we're sleeping, but it addition, not getting enough sleep can prevent us from burning as many calories as we should throughout the day...so get back in bed and rest up! (You don't have to tell us twice!)

Myth: Your cell phone can make you break out.

Fact. Okay this is gross, but...apparently cell phones are breeding grounds for germs. Some experts say the average cell phone has more germs than doorknobs and even toilet seats--yuck! Make sure you take a clean cloth to your cell phone screen every so often to help get rid of any breakout-causing germs!

Myth: Waxing or shaving will make my hair grow back thicker.

Fiction. Contrary to popular belief, shaving and waxing will not make hair grow back thicker. Most people think this is true because when hair grows back in after waxing/shaving, the hair is a bit shorter than normal, therefore seeming thicker and coarser, while longer hair appears more fine.

Myth: Pumping the mascara wand helps to apply mascara better.

Fiction. This is a big no-no as far as mascaras are concerned. The only thing you get when you pump the mascara wand is extra air and bubbles in the mascara tube which dries it out and decreases its lasting power. If your mascara is running low but it's not time to toss it, just slowly twist the brush as you remove it to pick up more of the product.

Myth: Sharing makeup with your friends is like trading germs.

Fact. As much as you'd love to try your friend's new lip gloss, makeup applicators and brushes pick up entirely too much bacteria. Just pick up your own makeup, and make sure the makeup stores you buy from clean the products they use to test on customers.

Myth: Popping a zit is fine if only done once in awhile.

Fiction. Please try your hardest to leave your skin alone--especially during a breakout! Messing with a zit will spread oil and bacteria to the clean parts of your skin. Plus, popping a zit will undoubtedly aggravate your pores and won't leave you with the fresh-looking skin you were after in the first place!

Myth: Obsessive face washing can eliminate acne.

Fiction. We know it seems backward, but over-washing you face will dry it out and remove natural oils, which will put your face into over-oil production mode. Stick to washing your face twice-daily once in the morning and once at night.

Myth: Drinking tea can make my teeth look yellow.

Fact. Red and white wine, soda, tea, and coffee can all contribute to the yellowing of tooth enamel. If you just can't give up your morning tea or latte, try to sip through a straw when possible to minimize contact with your tooth enamel.

Myth: Drinking lots of water will keep my skin healthy.

Fact. Drinking water will definitely keep you hydrated and healthy and those benefits apply to your skin too! Next time you're craving a soda, reach for a tall glass of water instead--trust us, your skin will thank you!

Myth: The best place to apply perfume is on pulse points.

Fact. Applying perfume to pulse points is the best way to make your scent last all day. Fragrances react with heat, so spritz your perfume on your wrists or the back of your neck and you won't need to worry about re-applying.

Myth: Cocoa butter will help get rid of stretch marks.

Fiction. There are plenty of creams and lotions that claim to eliminate or at least minimize stretch marks. While we would love for all of these to work, stretch marks are caused by weight gain or loss, and usually can't be reversed.

Myth: Olive oil can be used to make an at-home cleanser.

Fact. Believe it or not, olive oil really can be used to make a quick at-home cleanser--but only for normal complexions. Mix a quarter cup of olive oil with a teaspoon of brown sugar and dab onto dry or flaky areas to exfoliate the dry skin.

Myth: Split ends can be reversed.

Fiction. Unfortunately, once split ends happen, the only way to get rid of them is by getting a haircut. The good news is that the right hair products can definitely make them less noticeable. Also, try to limit the use of heated tools and appliances (hair dryers, flat iron, etc) for shinier, healthier locks.

Myth: Tanning in the sun clears up bad skin.

Fiction. No way! Sun exposure just causes additional skin irritation and damage. Make sure to cover your face with a good oil-free sunblock to prevent any additional irritation if you're going to be out in the sun.

Myth: Spot reducing exercise works.

Fiction. If this were true, we'd be the happiest people on earth! Sadly, you can't just pick one spot and do certain exercises to trim fat where you want. Aim for total body workouts like running or swimming with light free weight exercise to lose more weight and look fit and trim overall.

Myth: Avocados can make a great skin mask.

Fact. Sounds weird, but it works! Mash one ripe avocado and mix it with a little bit of lemon juice. Apply this mask to your face and neck for an over-the-counter toner/firmer.

Myth: Certain cleansers can make your pores smaller.

Fiction. Pore size is genetic, so although there are tons of products out there claiming to shrink the size of your pores, they don't work to minimize pores permanently. What they can do is temporarily make your pores appear smaller. Hey--we'll take what we can get!

Myth: Crossing your legs causes varicose veins.

Fiction. There are plenty of ways to potentially develop varicose veins, but none of them are related to crossing your legs (sigh of relief). Some examples of what could cause varicose veins include genetics, obesity, trauma to the skin, etc.

Myth: Toothpaste can zap a zit.

Fact and fiction. Toothpaste contains ingredients that can dry out the skin, ultimately drying out/clearing up pimples. While this is true, drying out the skin can also cause irritation, so the benefits are short lived. Bottom line: Stick to your normal skin treatment or see a dermatologist if you are experiencing issues with your skin.

Myth: Matching eye shadow will make your color pop.

Fiction. Actually, contrasting your eye makeup with your eye color is what will really stand out. Here are a couple recommendations based on your eye color:

Green/Hazel: Plum, deep browns, and light golden hues
Blue: Smoky charcoals, chocolate, and bright berry tones
Brown: Soft pinks, natural beige, and shades of bronze

Myth: White wine can stain teeth in addition to red wine.

Fact. And all this time we thought red wine was the tooth's worst enemy. Turns out, white and red wine negatively affect the surfaces of your teeth which makes them more susceptibal to tinting and discoloration. When it's all said and done, limit your wine intake to maintain your pearly whites!

Myth: Teeth whiteners can damage tooth enamel.

Fact. Make sure you follow the directions line by line when using teeth whitening products. If these products are used improperly or too frequently, it can result in permanent damage to your teeth.

Myth: If I pluck one gray hair, multiple gray hairs will grow back in it's place.

Fiction. This isn't true--which is good because some of us were starting to worry! While plucking gray hairs won't make more grow back in it's place, it's not a good habit to get into since it can damage the root.

Myth: Consistantly wearing dark nail polish can turn your nails a yellowish hue.

Fact. This was tough news to take since dark polish is definitely in this season, but not to worry--this yellowing is temporary, not harmful, and can also be avoided! Before painting your nails a deep dark hue, paint on a layer of clear base coat to protect your nails from any discoloration.

Myth: Sleeping on your back may prevent wrinkles.

Fact. After hearing this, we're never sleeping on our sides again! The American Academy of Dermatology says that sleeping in certain positions may result in "sleep lines." After time, these lines can turn into deep-set wrinkles, so flip over and get your shut-eye on your back.

Myth: Brushing your hair 100 times every night will increase its shine.

Fiction. We wish! Brushing your hair too much actually increases the potential for pulling out strands of hair. Instead, just brush your hair when drying or styling it and use a shine spray if you're looking for more luster.

Myth: Cutting your hair will make it grow faster.

Fiction. While we wish this one were true, it seems your hair will grow at its own pace (usually about half an inch per month) no matter how many trim-ups you take. Don't do away with trimming your hair altogether though, since it will look much healthier without the split ends!

Myth: Beauty products have an expiration date.

Fact. That's right--just like groceries, your beauty and hair products have a shelf life, too. The expiration date depends on the beauty product. Here are a couple common ones:

Mascara and Liquid Eye Liners: 3 months

Liquid Face Makeup, Cream Eye Shadow: 6 months

Powder Face Makeup, Powder Eye Shadows, Pencil Eye Liners, Lipstick, Lip gloss: 2 years

Myth: Coconut oil is an effective skin hydrator.

Fact. Coconut oil contains natural moisturizers that will help breathe life into dull skin. If you have oily skin or are prone to breakouts, then steer clear!

Myth: You don't need sunscreen on a cloudy day.

Fiction. The sun's damaging UV rays are still in full effect even on a cloudy day. In fact, the cloud cover sometimes gives a false sense of security, since some think that cooler temperatures and less sunshine can't lead to skin damage.

Myth: Ignoring a need for glasses can lead to wrinkles.

Fact. Ignoring the need for glassed means more squinting, right? And more squinting leads to...you guessed it--wrinkles. In fact, any repetitive facial movement can lead to wrinkles so wear your glasses and sunglasses!

Article provided by RealBeauty.com

Five Self Tanning Tips for Practicing Safe Sun! Tantasia! New From Jane Iredale!

04/30/2012

Five Self-Tanning Tips for practicing safe sun!

Being diligent about SPF may be a challenge, but we know that our health and beauty depends on staying protected from harmful rays. However, that doesn't mean you have to give up that gorgeous summer glow. Here, Jane Iredale make-up pro Joanne, shares five self -tanning tips for summer and all year round!

1. When I used self tanner in the past I had to plan ahead at least 3-5 days to let the color build so I could wear that cute skirt or shorts. Because Tantasia is a bronzer and self tanner in one, I just apply it in the morning to exposed skin like my arms, legs, neck, and face. I get the best of both worlds, no planning ahead necessary!

2. One of the biggest mistakes I've ever made with bronzing and self tanning is applying it to my face and not my neck. It needs to match! Remember to apply your bronzer or self tanner to your neck. Oh and here's a trick! Spritz your Blending Brush with your favorite Hydration Spray (I love Pommisst for this) and use it to apply Tantasia on your decollete for a beautiful bronze look that blends with your bronzed face.

3. To help seal in your glow, apply moisturizer after Tantasia. While Tantasia is plenty moisturizing itself, using a moisturizer afterwards can help it last even longer.

4. Have you ever noticed that your left arm gets more color in the summer than your right arm? That's because your left arm is facing the window when you drive. Here's a tip: apply Tantasia to your right arm to slowly build a tan that will match the color on your left arm. Problem solved!

5. It's almost August, which means that soon all of us here will be squeezing in our last summer pedicures. Use Tantasia on your feet to give them a summer glow that complements your perfectly manicured toes, and take advantage of the last couple of weeks you have to walk barefoot in the grass and show off your summer sandals.

Happy self -tanning, and be sure to use your Jane Iredale SPF Foundation when you are in the sun to protect your gorgeous skin!

Jane Iredale's Tantasia

Features and benefits include:

Bronzer provides instant, healthy-looking color.
Builds a gradual, natural looking tan within three days, for optimum control and customization.
Fresh citrus fragrance.
Streak-free formula.
Sensitivity tested for use on face and body.
Provides natural hydration to the skin.

Tips

Application for Face: Squeeze a dime-sized amount onto your finger. Touch the forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin with the finger to distribute product. Using sweeping motions, start at the center of the face and blend outwards until you're pleased with the coverage. Wash hands thoroughly. Apply daily until a golden tan has been achieved.
Application for Body: Squeeze an amount the size of a quarter in the palm of hand. Rub hands together two to three times to distribute the product across palms. Smooth on one section at a time until product is absorbed using long, back-and-forth strokes. Repeat the steps above until the desired coverage is reached. Wash hands thoroughly. Apply daily until a golden tan has been achieved.
To minimize the chance of transfer to clothing, allow 15-20 minutes before getting dressed.
The Blending Brush may be used to blend Tantasia.
Use frequently to maintain color.

Tantasia Now Available in The WM Boutique!
$39

WM Gift Card Frequently Asked Questions!

04/30/2012

WM Gift Card Frequently Asked Questions!

Q: My gift card says "Weis Morris DaySpa Salon Gift Card," can I still use this?
A: Yes, we shortened our name to make it easier for our guests to get to our website, this is the same place you've come to love over the last 23 years.

Q. There are two locations listed on the back of my card, which location is WM?
A. We only have one location now and it is 6555 Lexus Drive. Weis Morris and WM Gift Cards are only accepted at this location.

Q: Can paper-based gift certificates still be used?
A. Yes, our gift cards never expire, they are good for the dollar amount on the certificate.

Q. Can I use my gift card for gratuity?
A. No, unfortunately gift cards can not be used for gratuity. However, we do accept cash, check, credit or debit card.

Q: Where can I purchase a gift card?
A. WM Gift Cards can be purchased, in salon, at our website or via telephone at 815.398.4000. They can be printed directly to your computer, e-mailed to your recipient, mailed or picked up.

Q. Do you guys provide complimentary gift wrap?
A. Our gift cards are placed inside a gift card holder then placed into our signature French Wrap with a bow, ready to give.

Q. In what denominations are gift cards sold?
A. WM Gift Cards can be purchased in any denomination.

Q. What can the gift card be used for?
A. The WM Gift Cards can be used toward any product or service. It can not be used to purchase another gift card.

Q. My friend bought me a gift card for a specific Spa Package or service, do I have to use it for that?
A. No, not necessarily, however if you choose not to, you will forfeit the package pricing.

Q. How can I find out the balance on my card?
A. To check your balance you may stop in with your card or call 815.398.4000 and our Guest Relations Representatives will be happy to assist you.

Q. What do I do if my gift card is lost or stolen?
A. Call our Guest Relations team and they will take down your information, we will do our best to find your gift card and we can
re-administer your card for a small fee of $15.

Q. Does it ever expire or lose it's value?
A. No, our gift cards never lose value, never expire and have been graciously accepted for over 23 years.

Q. I've never been to your spa what kind of services do you offer?
A. We have all types of services and products, we suggest visiting our website to see all of our services in detail, you can even book your appointment online!

And of course, if there's any questions we haven't answered, please feel free to call our Guest Relations Representatives at 815.398.4000!

We look forward to seeing you!

NEW! Color Minded from Bumble and bumble!

04/30/2012

Introducing
Bb Color Minded
Protect, Preserve and keep all tones true!

History
Bumble and bumble Colorists find inspiration in places that only a color-minded artist could: Spilled pennies, a field of wheat or a neat glass of bourbon. Their craft is about suitability, creativity, subtlety and nuance. Hair color is an investment worth preserving - and we found a way.

The color process opens the cuticle to deposit color into the hair shaft. If the cuticle is not sealed properly, water can enter and wash away new color, as soon as the first shampoo (which is when most color washout happens). The Color Minded Preserving Complex, is a new, propietary, two- polymer technology that covalently binds to and cross-links over color-treated hair like a net, to help seal the hair to prevent color washout and fade.

Color Minded is about protecting the vibrant look and feel of just-colored hair. Each product in the family features the Color Preserving Complex, an advanced way to keep tones true (even the hardest to maintain). Hair color is sealed, shiny, vibrant and brilliant.

Color Minded Shampoo
WHAT: Ultra mild, sulfate- free cleanser that helps minimize fading effect, prolongs color's vibrancy and brilliance.
WHY: Sulfate -free; gently cleansing; helps eliminate color wash out; removes dulling build-up for revealed color brilliance; won't strip hair of natural oils; color compatible.
WHEN: Every time you shampoo.
$31

Color Minded Conditioner
WHAT: It's a moisture whip so rich, it moonlights as a masque. Designed to seal, shine and keep all tones true, the conditioner prevents color fading with the highest concentration of the proprietary color preserving complex.
WHY: Provides lightweight, yet deep conditioning. Helps preserve hair color, prolongs hair's vibrancy and brilliance; hydrates; softens and smoothes; detangles; color safe.
WHEN: Use as a daily conditioner, following Color Minded Shampoo, and once a week as a masque for up to 10 minutes.
$35

Color Minded UV Protective Styling Balm
WHAT: A nourishing balm for natural movement, control and lustre. With UV filters, heat protection and color preserving complex to help minimize fading effects.
WHY: Helps preserve hair color; heat styling protection; humidity protection; lightweight UV filters to protect from the elements.
WHEN: After washing with Color Minded Shampoo and Conditioner.
HOW: Work through damp or dry hair, roots to ends. Style (or don't).
$30

Color Minded UV Protective Polish
WHAT: An illuminating finisher that seals weightlessly, provides definition, adds shine and illuminates hair color. With UV filters, heat protection; controls frizz and flyaways; adds luminosity.
WHY: Provides heat-styling protection; controls frizz and flyaways; adds luminosity.
WHEN: Anytime after styling hair.
HOW: Work sparingly through dry hair.
$30

Stress - A little is good, too much is not!

04/26/2012

Stress

A little is good, too much is not!

Did you know? Learning how to manage stress NOW will give you the reigns to your own physical and emotional control settings when life's problems arise, helping you to avoid certain health issues down the pike.

Here are some tips on how you can fight stress in your life and boost your feelings of well-being exponentially:

- Limit your time with "stress carriers." You know who they are... those energy zapping peeps who love to wear you down and bring you moments of anxiety whenever you see them.

- Learn how to turn the world off. That includes cell phones, texting, computers, TV... any of the myriad of things that keep us stimulated to the point of stress and distraction.

- Get plenty of sleep. This is a big one for your health and well being. Your body needs the rest to be productive and responsive in daily life.

- Exercise. Getting your body moving is a huge weapon against the effects of stress. The endorphins produced will help lift your mood and improve your mindset.

-Get organized. One of the big stress producers in life is living on the fly. We need to plan it smart by organizing and preparing for the hustle and bustle of life. Do a little organizing each day and you'll find you can limit stress in a big and effective way.

Above all, make it a point to visit us here at WM DaySpa Salon. We have a team of professionals trained in the art of relaxation and helping you feel your absolute best. We're all about boosting your sense of well being and helping you lessen the stress in your life. Come see us soon and remember... you deserve and need the WM DaySpa experience.

Teens and Melanoma- What you need to know!

04/10/2012

Teens and Melanoma

What you need to know!

Did you know?

13% of young adults DON'T understand melanoma/skin cancer link with tanning

33% of young adults DON'T understand that limited tanning helps prevent melanoma

81% of young adults think tanned skin looks better than pale skin

It's more important than ever to understand the dangers of sun exposure and the possibility of melanoma. Here are several common teen misperceptions about cancer and sun exposure, followed by the real story.

Teens believe: Skin cancer only happens to people over 40.

Real story: According to the December 2008 issue of Skin & Aging magazine, among young American adults aged 25-29, melanoma is the most commonly diagnosed cancer, and the No. 1 cause of cancer death among 15-20 year olds.

Teens believe: Tanned skin looks healthier than pale skin.

Real story: Tanned skin is actually an indicator that the skin is damaged, so there is no safe tan.

Teen believe: Tanning beds are safer than the sun because they don't have the UVB rays that burn the skin.

Real story: Tanning beds can expose an individual to four times the amount of UVA rays and two times the amount of UVB rays as a similar period of sun exposure. People are unable to feel UVA rays on their skin, but they contribute the most to skin aging and skin cancer.

Teens believe: You only need to wear sunscreen on sunny summer days.

Real story: UVA rays penetrate through clouds and windows, and are reflected off concrete, asphalt, snow and grass. These rays are present from sun up to sun down, year round.

Teens believe: Wearing sunscreen every day will cause a vitamin D deficiency.

Real story: The human body only needs 20 minutes of noontime exposure to sunshine a day, on the head, neck and hands, to make about 1,000 international units (IU) of vitamin D. Oral vitamin D supplements have been found to be as effective as sun exposure, and the human body does know the difference between the two.

Teens believe: You don't need to use a sunscreen if you are naturally tan.

Real Story: All colors of skin, regardless of race, should be using a sunscreen. Naturally darker Fitzpatrick skin types have a lower incidence of skin cancer, but when melanoma is discovered on dark skin, it is more advanced than on lighter skin.

Remember the ABCDE's of skin cancer detection!

A- Asymmetry: Most early melanoma's are asymmetrical. This means that you cannot draw a line down the middle and have equal parts on each side.

B- Borders: The borders are uneven.

C-Color: Varied shades of brown, tan or black are often the first signs of melanoma.

D- Diameter: Early melanomas tend to grow larger than common moles. Pay attention to spots that are larger that the diameter of a pencil eraser.

E- Evolving: Changing in parameter: color, size, shape or feel.

Makeup for Spring

04/10/2012

Spring Makeup this year is all about soft pastels and rosy pinks. Here's a beautiful makeup look from Jane Iredale that you can rock this spring and all year round!

1.) Start by applying either Purepressed Baseor Amazing Base as your foundation. It is important to ensure you have full sun protection, especially as the days get longer and sun exposure increases.

2.) Using your ring finger, gently swirl your fingertip along the surface of Petal Lid Primer, picking up a little bit of the primer. Then gently rub your finger on your entire eyelid and brow bone. Be sure not to use too much, as it may cause your eye shadow to crease. You shouldn't be able to see the primer on your eyelid after applying it; if you do, then it's too much.

3.) Using the Large Shader Brush, apply the lightest shade of Sweet Spot Purepressed Eye Shadow Triple to your entire eyelid and brow bone, completely covering the Petal Lid Primer.

4.) Using the Deluxe Shader Brush, apply the middle shade of sweet spot to your entire eye lid. Avoid covering the inner portion of your eye where your top and bottom lash line meet. Leaving this inner portion lighter will keep your eyes looking awake.

5.) Take your Crease Brushand use it to apply the darkest shade of Sweet Spot in your crease. The best way to do this is by gently brushing the Crease Brush onto the shadow; next, make one big swoop in your crease. Then move the brush back and forth in your crease, blending well. This shouldn't look like a stripe but should help emphasize the point between your eyelid and brow bone.

6.) Using the Eye Shader Brush, tap it into the darkest shade of Sweet Spot and use it to cover the outer portion of your eyelid. Draw with the brush diagonally from where your crease line ends on the outer portion of your eyelid, down to the portion of your lash line just above your pupil. Fill this area in and blend well.

7.) Line your top lash line with the Basic Brown Eye Pencil and the bottom of your lower lash line, if you choose. When lining your bottom lash line, be sure not to go any further than three-quarter inches from the outside corner; if you completely line your bottom lash line, it will make your eyes look smaller and tired looking.

8.) Apply PureLash Extender & Conditioner, followed by Longest Lash Thickening and Lengthening Mascara in Espresso.

9.) Apply Cotton Candy PurePressed Blushto the apples of your cheeks using the Dome Brush. To find the apples of your cheeks, smile big and wide! The apples are the round part of your cheeks that pop out when you smile. For a little extra glow, apply Sunbeam Bronzerusing the White Fan Brush to your cheekbones, forehead, and down the center of your face.

10.) Finish your look with Pink Candy PureGloss for your lips.

NEW! Cristalliste from Kerastase!

04/06/2012

INTRODUCING CRISTALLISTE - THE BEST KEPT SECRET FOR LONG HAIR

Featuring The NEW Liquid Light Complex for Radiant and Illuminated Hair

For young women, the ultimate symbol of glamour is long, gorgeous and shiny hair; but when it comes to luxury haircare, they are left unsatisfied with the current offerings, feeling their needs have been overlooked. With this young demographic (defined as those ages 16-25) making up 20% of the population, Kerastase is thrilled to unveil haircare specific to a young woman's needs. Introducing CRISTALLISTE, a lightweight, illuminating haircare collection for long hair. As a leading innovator in the luxury haircare industry, Kerastase developed these tailored offerings for those with long hair. CRISTALLISTE delivers beautiful, healthy hair that is pure and featherweight at the roots, free flowing and smooth from lengths to ends. In other words, it is the best kept secret for young women with long hair.

Young Women want to have shiny, long hair. To achieve this result, lengths needs to be perfectly balanced and nourished. Due to hormonal changes, environmental factors and styling habits, the cuticle of long hair tends to be unevenly sealed and does not reflect light in an optimal way.

The hydro-lipidic layer is particularly important in preserving the condition of long hair. This layer made of natural fatty acid is located between the cuticle and sebum of the hair fiber and preserves the pH and water resistance of it, resulting in smoothness and shine. On long hair, this precious layer is often damaged and uneven, which can affect the nourishment of the hair, creating a sensation of heavy roots and dry ends.

TECHNOLOGY

The secret to beautiful long hair is to balance this hydro-lipidic layer, allowing hair to be nourished and polished evenly along the hair fiber, for homogeneous protection. CRISTALLISTE features the NEW LIQUID LIGHT COMPLEX: a trio of beneficial ingredients that treats the fiber and the hydro-lipidic layer while leaving hair weightless and pure. Developed by La Recherche Avance L'Oreal, the LIQUID LIGHT COMPLEX mimics the natural visual effects of light on the surface of the fiber, leaving hair luminous, smooth and radiant with a natural lightweight feel.

THE CRISTALLISTE RANGE

CLEANSE

Bain Cristal for Long/Fine or Long/Thick Hair $36

Luminous perfecting shampoo for free-flowing, lightweight hair with an ultra-light, silicone, paraben and colorant-free formula. The new generation of soft, high-foaming cleansers with a dual system are able to trap and dissolve impurities leaving hair perfectly clean and full of shine.

Lait Cristal $39

Luminous perfecting conditioner for dry lengths and ends. A powerful natural moisturizer featuring Aloe Vera that is rich in essential amino acids and vitamins, helping to restore lipid structure. Provides detangling ease, enhances natural hair glow and shimmer, resulting in hair that is shiny, soft and lightweight.

Luminous Perfecting Essence $42

A smoothing, luminizing leave-in treatment with multi-luminous micro-particles, suspended in an ultra-fine evanescent fluid. Offers a weightless crystal shine, without a greasy affect. Restores evenness of the fiber and intense reflection.

Now Available in the WM Boutique!

Aveda Earth Month!

04/01/2012

Earth Month 2012!

Earth month is the perfect time of year to showcase Aveda's unique ability to help guests look good, do good and feel good. In 2011, you did an amazing job raising an unbelievable $4.2 million to protect people's access to clean water at home and around the world. Thank you! Through your passion and commitment for people and the planet, you have raised an incredible $22 million of which has supported clean water projects! Together we will make a world of a difference!

This year do your part by purchasing Aveda's Light the Way Earth Month Candle!

This limited-edition soy wax candle features an aroma featuring organic French lavender and will raise $1,407,000 for clean water projects around the globe. The candle aroma is made with 100% certified organic ingredients. It showcases our commitment to organics and demonstrates our efforts to help protect clean water. 100% of the Earth Month Candle proceeds* will be donated to Global Greengrants Fund (except in Australia where local partners benefit in compliance with local laws). The beautifully decorated packaging contains the signature campaign artwork inspired by drawings done by the children that received the benefits of Aveda's clean water efforts.

Product Benefits:

Aroma made with 100% certified organic ingredients
Functional stress-relieving aroma
100% of proceeds** will be donated to Global Greengrants Fund to support clean water projects around the globe.

Packaging:

Candle glass made from 100% reclaimed beverage bottles
A large portion of the paperboard inserts made from Aveda make-ready materials (scrap that would normally go into the waste stream).
Unit carton made from 55-70% PCR paperboard, with a portion made from Aveda make-ready materials
Now Available in the WM Boutique!
$12

NEW! Skin Ceuticals Redness Neutralizer

04/01/2012

NEW! Redness Neutralizer
from Skin Ceuticals!

Formulated with patent-pending NeuroMed Complex, Redness Neutralizer prevents and corrects redness associated with rosacea by combating environmental triggers and interrupting the inflammation cascade while protecting the skin's barrier. Reduces redness and flushing by 30%.

Pharmaceutical-grade formulation tested on very sensitive skin:
Paraben-Free
Silicone-Free
Fragrance-Free
No Dyes
No Alcohol
Non-Comedogenic

Benefits:
Redness is Neutralized
Skin clarity is restored
Irritation is relieved

Now available in the WM Boutique!
$71.

Teasing for Pros!

04/01/2012

Teasing for Pro's!

1. Begin by making sure that super curly or wavy tresses are flat ironed or blow dried straight. Although curls and waves will create major height and volume, they will also have a tendency to be more easily damaged. We recommend using Bumble and bumble's NEW Straight line! Avoid backcombing hair that has any natural texture without first straightening to prevent excessive tangling.

2. If hair is flat ironed before it is backcombed, be sure that the strands are 100% cool before teasing. Strands that are still warm or hot will break or rip easier.

3. Begin by using a soft boar's head brush or similar natural bristle brush to make sure that all knots and tangles are completely removed from all strands before backcombing. Never backcomb strands that are not first detangled completely. We recommend Cricket Teasing Brushes, now available in The Boutique! $6

4. Using a rattail or metal comb or teasing brush, part off a section of hair from the rest of the strands. Clip the remaining hair out of the way.

5. Using your hands in conjunction with a comb or brush, gather a small section of hair from the rest of the strands. Clip the remaining hair out of the way.

6. Hold the ends of the new section straight up and out from the scalp with one hand. In essence you will be backcombing your strands in the opposite direction from its natural growth pattern.

7. With the other hand, run the comb down the length of the hair from the end towards the base of the scalp in short, sharp and uniform movements.

8. If you don't achieve enough teased hair or height in the first pass, repeat the process until the hair has the right fullness, height and texture.

9. Spray newly teased sections with a firm hold hairspray. Repeat after each new section is created.

10. Once the first section is completely teased, pick up the next section of hair and repeat the process until all of the desired sections of hair have been completely backcombed.

11. Select a firm hairspray to completely spray all of the teased hair when the backcombing is complete.

12. Using both hands carefully smooth the teased hair back in the opposite direction making sure there is a lot of height in the desired area of the hair.

Stress Fix

04/01/2012

New!! Aveda Stress-Fix!

Stress Fix is a body care family that features a clinically proven, stress-relieving aroma. These products are Ecocert certified organic and feature an aroma made with 100% certified organic ingredients, including French-sourced lavender, lavandin and clary sage from small organic farms, fully traceable from soil to bottle.

Why was Stress Fix created?

-Stress, which often increases as we age, is a major driver of health challenges.

-Stress decreases our immune system, changes the variability of our heart rate and interferes with our sleep patterns.

-Stress contributes to signs of aging and imbalances in our skin.

-Stress Fix can help recover the body and mind.

What's so important about the aroma?

-Clinically proven stress-relieving organic aroma includes lavender, lavandin and clary sage.

-It is formulated using the science of aromaology and the power of pure essential oils.

-The essential oils in this aroma help to control the stress cycle in the body to recover the body to the 'rest and digest' mode.

-Promotes wellness and well-being.

Stress-fix Body Lotion- Hydrating body lotion with an aroma clinically proven to relieve feelings of stress. Eco-cert certified Organic. Provides all-day moisture.
$28

Aveda's Ritual
For hands: Apply stress-fix body lotion to your hands, hold under your nose and take a deep breath. With your arms in a neutral position, rotate your wrists several time in both directions. Use the thumb of your left hand to massage the palm of your right in strong, circular motions. Repeat for your left palm. Turn your hands over and use the thumb of your left hand to massage the back of your right hand, stroking from knuckle to wrist. Finish by using a pinch and release motion to massage each finger. Repeat for opposite hand.

For body: After showering, massage stress-fix body lotion into your hands, hold them under your nose and take a deep breath. Then massage tense areas such as the neck, shoulders and forearms using the Ayurvedic technique of moving in circular motions at the joints and back-and-forth motions between joints. Apply to your abdomen using clockwise circular motions.

Soaking Salts- Sugar and mineral rich bath salts with aroma clinically-proven to relieve feelings of stress. Eco-Cert Certified Organic.
$40

Aveda's Ritual

Draw a warm bath and light an Aveda candle. Add 1-2 tablespoons of stress-fix soaking salts. Soak in the tub with your eyes closed and perform the calming sound of the bumblebee breath. Inhale deeply. As you slowly exhale, repeat the letter "m" over and over, making a humming sound. Complete the exhale and inhale again, slowly exhaling while making the humming sound. Repeat for 2-5 minutes.

Concentrate- Pure-fume rollerball with aroma clinically proven to reduce feelings of stress. Eco-Cert Certified Organic. Great to carry with you to relieve stress anytime, anywhere.

$22

Aveda Ritual

Apply stress-fix concentrate to the inside of your wrists, hold over your nose and take a deep breath. Massage stress-fix concentrate onto the occipital area at the top of your neck using circualr motions. Release shoulder tension by rolling stress-fix concentrate onto your shoulder well with a press-release motion. Shrug your shoulders to your ears, hold and then let them drop. Repeat as desired.

Blow-Dry Like a Pro!

02/26/2012

Blow-Dry Like a Pro!!

Blow-drying your own hair can be quite challenging. For us it's all about being extremely thorough with every single section and being able to adjust to all different hair textures. Here's our expert tips:

The Tool Box
Blow Dryer: Ionic blow-dryers are formulated with nanotechnology, which helps to better distribute the heat, break down water molecules and dry your hair in half the time
Flat Brush: When your hair is wet and you want to tame frizz, use a flat brush. Hold the blow-dryer in one hand, against the teeth of the flat brush, as you comb through the hair. We recommend the Marilyn New Yorker brush. It is a boar bristle brush with one nylon quill in the center and an exquisite wood handle. The softer than usual pad, allows for improved hold and easier movement through your hair.

Round Brush: The size of the barrel on your round brush determines the type of blow-out you do. A large or extra large barrel gives you a straighter look, while a smaller barrel helps you get more of a curl or wave. Our choices for a round brush are the Marilyn Tuxedo Pro, where the bristles are angled to the barrel to help create volume, and the Marilyn Futuro R. The Futuro R has a specifically designed grip with a bulbous form to help significantly reduce elbow pain, and works well to help create volume and body.

Diffuser: A diffuser attachment is primarily used on curly hair, but you may also use one when drying a roller set or pincurl set. If you have curly/wavy hair, lightly tousle hair with fingers and let it fall toward the diffuser.

On The Air
Always: Make sure your hair is clean before you blow-dry your hair. Start off using a medium or warm heat, otherwise if the heat is too hot, you may scorch the hair and make it frizzy.
Never: Never let your blow-dryer turn toward the back because that is where the fan is located. You run the risk of having your hair sucked in, burning your hair and shortening the circuit in your blow-dryer.
Long Hair: Sectioning the hair is always key to a great blow-out. Part your hair in four sections and blow-dry it, section by section, from the base to the ends.
Short Hair: A diffuser attachment is great for short hairstyles. Spray finishing products on the sides and use the diffuser to seal in the hairstyle and make sure it stays in place.

Volume: If you have straight hair, rough-dry it with your fingers and set it in large velcro rollers. If you have curly hair, blow-dry your hair using a round brush, then set it on rollers.
Straight: It is important to make sure you put a little tension on the hair when you want to blow-dry it straight. Tilt your head a little to one side while blow-drying with a brush.
Bangs: Blow-dry your bangs first before you dry the rest of your hair. Divide the fringe into two sections and use a medium round brush to feather each section down toward your eyebrows.
Curls: Avoid over-drying your curls, it takes away natural moisture, disrupting your curl pattern. In order to prevent frizz, avoid moving the hair around too much.

Seven Habits That Can Cause Premature Aging

02/26/2012

Seven Habits That Can Cause Premature Aging!

1. Cigarette Smoke

If you smoke regularly or are constantly around people who smoke, it causes skin to age faster. Not to mention the other damaging aspects associated with it. Exposure to the harmful smoke is known to increase skin wrinkles and dryness, thereby contributing to the whole premature aging process. Vitamin C is a very vital ingredient in keeping your skin healthy, plump and moist. When you are around a smoker, the smoke let out uses up all the Vitamin C from your body, thus depriving your skin the nutrients required to maintain the glow. Research also shows that damage caused by exposure to cigarette smoke is more or less the same as that caused by ultraviolet rays.

2. Sun Exposure

It is a known fact that sun exposure can cause damage to skin and also make it look aged. Skin that is unprotected and exposed to the sun for long hours give it a mottled appearance and also takes on a leathery and dry look. Other issues include freckles becoming dark and obvious sun spots, an increase in wrinkles and sagging of the skin. But with that said, sun exposure is rather unavoidable and so the only thing you can do is to minimize the damage or work toward improving the condition of your sun damaged skin. See an esthetician who will be able to prescribe a regime for the existing sun damage and use a strong sunscreen, preferably with SPF 15 or higher, that will protect your skin from both Ultra Violet-B rays. Not protecting your skin adequately from sun damage can also make it prone to kin cancer. We recommend: Skin Ceuticals NEW Physical Fusion or Jane Iredale foundations with have both UVA and UVB protectants in them.

3. Lack of Exercise
Not having an exercise routine also affects skin conditions. Exercises makes your muscles toned and keeps the blood flowing which helps your skin in more ways than one. Lack of exercise means loss of muscle tone and strength, making your skin sag and ultimately leading to the aged look. So a good exercise regime, along with a healthy diet is the best way to keep your skin looking healthy and fresh even at an older age. Not to mention the energy and confidence you gain out of looking and feeling younger.

4. Exposure to Cold Weather

As sunlight is harmful to the skin, freezing temperatures and cold winds do their share of harm, as well. The extreme weather conditions make the skin dry, therby contributing to aging skin. You are also tempted to spend longer hours in heated rooms, which also makes the skin drier. So, in such situations turn to a good quality moisturizer and apply it generously on your face, even when you are indoors. This will moisten your skin to an extent, reducing the damage the cold weather has on your skin.

5. Alcohol Use
Like smoking, consuming alcohol also plays a pivotal role in premature aging by dilating the small blood vessels in the skin and increasing the blood flow near the surface of the skin. As time progresses, these blood vessels become permanently damaged, thereby creating a flushed look with coarse skin and broken veins. Another disadvantage is the fact that alcohol consumption causes dehydration of the skin limiting it from absorbing the nutrients required for healthy skin. Dehydrated skin ages much more quickly causing deeper lines and wrinkles.

6. Stress

Stress promotes worry lines on your face. Frowning over a period of time causes the facial muscles to conform to that shape, thereby causing wrinkle lines and sagging. Be highly aware of your stress levels and if possible try and change your facial expressions as much as you can during the day. Relaxing exercises involving meditation and yoga can perhaps lighten your stress, therby taking away those worry lines that cause aging.

7. Lack of Sleep
A good nights sleep is essential for skin to look younger and healthier. If you don't attain that, your face will give way to dark circles and bags under the eyes, ultimately making you look and feel tired. Lack of sleep also causes the skin to sag, another major factor leading to aging. Also, proper sleep keeps you refreshed and energetic throughout the day.

Top 15 Beauty Products That Will Change Your Life

02/26/2012

Top 15 Beauty Products That Will Change Your Life!

Skincare

1. Guinot Beaute Nueve Moisturizer-Promotes radiance and youthfulness through cell renovation with Vitamin C. It also reduces pigmentation and imperfections while smoothing the skins surface, as well as, firming and exfoliating to help reveal the skin's natural radiance.

2. Guinot Biological Radiance Gel(Gommage Biologique)-A gentle peeling gel designed to nourish and rejuvenate sensitive or damaged skin. It exfoliates, as well as, stimulates circulation and encourages cellular growth to leave you with a softer, more brilliant complexion.

3. Aveda Tourmaline Charged Radiance Masque-Finely powdered tourmaline-one of nature's most energizing minerals-boosts skin's energy, while natural exfoliants help skin gently shed dull, lackluster surface cells. This aroma free masque smoothes and hydrates the skin -revealing new radiance.

4. SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Interrupter-This multi-faceted formulation delivers three powerful ingredients proven to prevent and correct the most visible signs of intrinsic aging. It helps restore water and nutrients while protecting the skin's barrier to alleviate discomfort associated with dry, aging skin

5. Skin Ceuticals A.G.E Eye Complex-Improves severe signs of intrinsic aging around the eyes in mature skin, dark circles and capillaries. It helps visibly diminish wrinkles and crows feet around the eyes.

Haircare

1. Kerastase Fibre Architect-A dual-serum that targets the highest level of hair erosion. It helps repair strands inside and out by sealing and repairing brittle, damaged lengths, and split ends.

2. Aveda Volumizing Tonic-This tonic helps to create the maximum amount of volume for fine to medium hair. It contains organic aloe and wheat amino acids help to build body and add shine. It is also enhanced with a Pure-Fume aroma containing essential oils to uplift your senses.

3. Bumble & bumble Straight Blow Dry-Ideal for thick, frizzy, or curly unmanagable hair. It's a lightweight balm that cuts down your blow-dry time as it helps smooth and straighten. It leaves your locks soft, sleek and more managable with every use.

4. Kerastase Ciment Thermique- A leave-in heat protector that strengthens your hair from within. The ingrediant Vita-Topseal reinforces and protects the external layer of your strands. This product is ideal for hair that has been weakened by chemical treatments and repetitive heat styling.

5. Bumble & bumble Hair Powder-Absorbs oil for "second day" hair and helps get longevity out of hair color. It is great for teasing and comes in 4 colors.

Body Care

1. Aveda Foot Relief Lotion-This lotion helps nourish dry feet with organic ingredients. It revitalizes stressed feet and stimulates the skin, with a light fresh scent.

2. Aveda Replenishing Moisturizer-This lotion restores suppleness to dry skin with a blend of vitamins, natural humectants and oils. It has a light aromatic scent blended with pure plant and flower essences.

3. Aveda Beautifying Oil- This is a rich and conditioning aromatic body oil for dry skin, hair and scalp. It helps seal in moisture after bathing or during massage, and contains jojoba oil and a blend of essences, including rosemary and bergamot.

4. Aveda Active Oil-This unique blend of essences helps to soothe tired, sore muscles using of combination of heating and cooling sensations. It is a wonderful massage oil that contains wintergreen and menthol.

5. Aveda Blue Oil-A much loved favorite, this oil is a sensory remedy for the mind and body. You can use it for massage, breathing exercises. It helps with muscles aches, tension and headaches. It can even help you kick that stubborn sniffle by helping clear up your sinuses!

New! Aveda Color

02/26/2012

NEW! Aveda color, now reformulated!

What's the difference?

NEW Color Technology!

Aveda's new permanent formulas created with new color technology, are an average of 28% more fade-resistant than previous versions so hair lasts longer.

Natural Series Shades deliver improved grey coverage and slightly cooler results.

New Customization!
-Shades of enlightenment for blondes is being replaced with a completely customizable blonding system!
-New intense base colors to create permanent, intense red shades with improved vibrancy and dimension!
-Pure pigments in primary and secondary colors of red, yellow, orange, blue, green and violet give you the palette to create any shade you can imagine.
-New gloss treatment expands customization and creativity of all full spectrum hair color lines. This virtually colorless, ammonia-free base enhances hair with incredible condition and shine.

Defined Elements that support "Created with a Conscience"
- Up to 99% naturally derived-using plant power instead of petrochemicals.
-Manufactured with 100% wind power-Aveda was the first beauty company to manufacture with 100% wind power.
-Cruelty-free-tested on people.
-Created at Aveda's botanical laboratory on a 58-acre Certified Wildlife Habitat in Blaine, Minnesota.
- With certified organic conditioning oils-sunflower, castor, jojoba, coconut and babassu oils- instead of petrochemicals, to support organic farming which follows strict standards of agriculture that are better for the Earth.
-Aveda's purchase of organic babassu oil processed from nuts gathered by the women of Maranhao in Brazil, helps them to support their families, strengthening local communities. It also helps protect the intricate ecosystems of the rainforest as part of the fight against climate change.
-Cartons are made from 100% recycled fiber, including 77% post-consumer recycled, Forest Stewardship Council certified fiber.
-2.8 ounce tube caps are made of 100% recycled material-including plastic sourced through the national cap collection program that Aveda founded. This program has kept over a half million pounds of caps out of landfills so far and the amount continues to rise rapidly every day.
-Formulated without nitro dyes, parabens and animal-derived ingredients.
-Non-drying with gentle, sustainable water as our solvent instead of alcohol.

It's Spring! Try something new! Let our talented, up-to-date Stylists give you their recommendation on what looks best on you!

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Get Ready for a Year of Tranquility and Calm

01/29/2012

It's the Year of the Rabbit, which means you can get ready for a year of tranquility and calm.

To usher it in is the familiar Chinese New Year tradition of feasting. We've got nothing against an annual gorge-fest at the Peking Duck House, but we figured there must be some wellness traditions to go along with the consuming of calories and the delivering of cash (in little red envelopes).

Turns out, Chinese New Year, like January 1, is a time for starting anew. "It's a time of cleaning up your act, both literally and metaphorically," explains Judith Wendell, an expert in Feng Shui and Chinese astrology. "You want to clear your karma and start fresh."

But instead of resolving to lose ten pounds or spend less money on dinner out, Chinese traditions take a more realistic, practical approach to turning over a new leaf.

Here's your Chinese New Year to-do list. And these six remarkably easy steps have nothing to do with giving up chocolate or handcuffing yourself to a treadmill.

1. Bring flowers and plants into your home. Plants and flowers add beauty and bring good fortune, according to Chinese tradition.

2. Clean house (get a jump start on spring cleaning). Don't forget your medicine cabinet; personal care products can go bad, and some of them were never good for you to start with.

3. Get your hair cut.

4. Wear new clothes. (That means new lingerie too, preferably in red).

5. Mend relationships. Easier said than done, we know. Try one of the Handel Group's mind-body life-coaching sessions that focus on moving forward rather than mucking around in the past.

6. Forget grudges. Ditto above.

Do You Want Big, Beautiful Brows? Meet My New Natural Trick

01/29/2012

Nothing breaks my heart more than a girl who plucks her eyebrows within an inch of her their life. The big brow has made a major comeback in the last few years-dating back to the likes of Brooke Shields and Audrey Hepburn-and it doesn't look like it's going anywhere.

But what of us girls who have pale blonde brows, or dark but not nearly as thick?

Well ladies, we're very pleased to share our new trick! We combined two products that we already adored: Jane Iredale's PureBrow Gel with Aveda's Pure Abundance Hairspray. Together they add the perfect amount of color, shape and hold to fake thicker brows.

1. First dab the PureBrow brush on some tissue to get off some of the excess cream.

2. Then brush eyebrows in an upward motion that spreads them, giving the appearance of thickness.

3. From there, pump a little bit of the hairspray in the palm of your hand, dabbing your finger in it, and then lightly touching it to the brow without disrupting the shape.

4. Last but not least, take a Q-tip and run it right along the very top of the brow to get off any color bleeding outside the line and fixing the combed-straight-up look.

Is this making sense? I will say, these suckers do not move all day after the one-two punch of these two products. Just when you thought you knew all the tricks!

Color Conserve Daily Color Protect

01/29/2012

Color Conserve Daily Color Protect
Color Conserve Daily Color Protect is a daily leave-in treatment that seals in color to protect fadage for up to 6 weeks while infusing hair with illuminating shine and moisture.

Key Product Benefits
-Protects color and prevents fading for up to 6 weeks (or 42 washes)
-Adds instant shine for increased color vibrancy
-Infuses hair with moisture

What is the Aveda Difference?
This product features the NEW Color Conserve Complex

-Larch Tree a naturally-derived film former that seals in color, preventing it from coming out

-Green Tea Extract antioxidant that protects against environmental aggressors (i.e. pollution)

-Wintergreen and Cinnamon Bark Oils UV filters that protect against UV damage/fadage

-Blend of Organic Baobab, Castor, and Sunflower Oils adds illuminating shine instantly increasing color vibrancy

Use:
Rub a coin-sized amount between palms and finger-comb through damp hair. Do not rinse. Style and finish with usual preferred styling products.

Partner with Color Conserve Shampoo, Conditioner, and Weekly Strengthening Treatment for ultimate color preservation.