Special: Happy July!

Can you believe we are already half way through 2011? It feels like we just got started! Well, this month's special will get you through the rest of the year.  I offer Buy-3-Get-1-Free packages for 60- and 90-minute facials and massages, as many of you know.  This month get an extra facial or massage when you purchase a package!

Buy-3-Get-2-Free (60 Minute)

Buy-3-Get-2-Free (90 Minute)

Happy July!

Special Offer For May!

May Treatment Special!

• Massage (30-minute)
• Facial (30-minute)
• Brow wax
• Eye treatment
• Hair and Scalp treatment (application only)
• Body wrap
• Defining Gel Sample
• 15% off skin care products the day of your visit

Purchase this special now for only $90, and save over 50%!

Buy Now!

Book online at http://www.jonoulman.com/. All you have to book is one appointment, the May Treatment Special, with me.

I will put your name on a list once I receive payment through PayPal, so you don't even need to worry about printing or carrying around a gift certificate. You can also purchase them at the salon. You can purchase as many as you'd like, and they also make great gifts. Please be sure to enter your name (or the recipient's name) in the "message to seller" field, so I can add it to the list. This May Special is available for purchase from May 1st through May 31st, but is redeemable for an entire year, so you may want to buy more than one ;)

Coming Soon!

Just in time for spring: I will soon be offering slimming and detoxifying Add-Ons to my spa services!  You'll now have the opportunity to lose inches and firm your skin while you relax during one my rejuvenating 60 minute facials or massages!  You'll be able to see amazing results in as little as 45 minutes, but the botanical-based product absorbs into the skin and remains active for 72 hours.

Each Add-On body wrap applicator will be available for an initial special price of $30.  You can't beat that!

More details to come soon!  In the meantime, check out my It Works! website for more information on these sensational body wraps.

It's almost that time of year again...

With the temps rising (eventually), it's just about time to break out the swim suits.  This of course means more than braving department stores to find a perfect fit... you also may want to tame the lower lion mane...

Want to try a brazilian wax, but have some questions?

Here's what I tell new clients:

Best thing to do for first-timers (or those who've not waxed in a while) is to shave the entire area 2 weeks prior to your appointment, and then just leave it. Optimal hair length is 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Anything more than that, and the hair has a higher chance of breaking (rather than being pulled completely out) and leads to a less-thorough wax and ingrown hairs. Of course, the first several waxes are never perfect. Hair grows on three different cycles, so some of the hair was going to fall out anyway, some is just under the skin ready to pop out, and the rest is in the perfect phase for removal. It takes a few months of consistent waxing to sync the cycles up, but eventually you get a really clean, long lasting wax. Totally worth it.

Bikini or Brazilian waxes, despite what Cosmo magazine would have you think, aren't that big of a deal (aren't only for special occasions). For the best wax possible, plan ahead. Book your appointment at least a week away from your menstrual cycle either way, because generally people are more sensitive during this time. Also, shave 2 weeks prior if you can like I mentioned above, but then don't mess with it. Another tip is to take Advil or Tylenol about 45 mins before your appointment (or do a shot or two downstairs at the 331club haha).

Coming this Fall: VitaSkin Vitamin Solutions by Eminence!

Calm and soothe sensitive, rosacea prone skin from the inside out with our Calm Skin time release capsules rich with flax seed oil and pine bark extract. Pair with the Calm Skin Arnica Masque for polished and smooth skin. 

Say goodbye to problem skin and hello to a radiantly clear complexion with our new clarifying solution. The Clear Skin vitamin capsules are enriched with borage seed oil, acidophilus, zinc and nutraflora which work together with the Clear Skin Probiotic Masque to reduce the signs of acne and calm the skin. 

Both the Firm Skin vitamins and Firm Skin Acai Masque are designed to improve skin elasticity and generate skin that boasts the appearance of fewer fine lines and wrinkles. The key ingredients, including seabuckthorn, acai, hyaluronic acid and grape seed, help plump and rejuvenate skin to turn back the years for a beautiful, youthful glow. 




Who's excited?!

The Story of Cosmetics

Sunscreen/Vitamin D/Healthy Skin

As a skin care professional, this is something very near and dear to my heart. I've posted about this before on my skin care blog, but seeing as it's summer, I think it's time to re-iterate.

We need Vitamin D. Luckily, our bodies can make it for us, we just need a little sun. How much is "a little"? Generally 10-15 minutes of unprotected sun exposure per day.

*breaks screeching*

What?! Yes, I just said unprotected sun exposure.

There's more to this story, though. I recommend my clients get 10-15 minutes of unprotected sun exposure a day, but (and this is a huuuuuuuge but) there are a few things to keep in mind:

1. Try to limit that exposure to the "healthy sun" hours. UV light is strongest between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. standard time (or 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. DST), so try to avoid or limit sun exposure during these hours.
   
2. Please, please, please wear a high quality sunscreen on your face, neck, chest, and hands always. These are the areas that show age the most. Besides, sun is better soaked up on the larger parts of your body, such as your arms, legs, or torso.
   
3. Do your research to make sure that the sunscreen you choose not only provides effective protection, but is also healthy to be wearing every day. Many sunscreens are not good for you, despite the fancy commercials.
   

I wouldn't be doing my job if I didn't recommend some healthy sunscreens. I like these:

1. Eminence Sun Defense Minerals # 0 Translucent SPF 30
   
2. Badger SPF 30 Unscented Sunscreen
   
3. Loving Naturals Organic SPF 30 Sunscreen Zinc Oxide 4 Oz. UVA/UVB Vegan
   
4. UV Natural Sport Sunscreen SPF30+ 4.4 oz
   

The first one, Eminence Sun Defense Mineral Powder is my absolute favorite. Yes, it is a powder, but was formulated for use over your entire body. It also comes in several different "shades", and the pigment for those shades comes from fruits, not dyes, so each shade has it's own wonderful smell. #1 is Honey Apple, #2 is Cherries & Berries, #3 is Peaches & Cream... you get the idea. Num. 

Also, I'll share with you an excellent resource for anything and everything cosmetic: EWG's unbiased, third party Cosmetics Database. It is a complete godsend.