Entries by Essentials MediSpa & Salon

Cover & Correct With Glo Minerals

Courtesy of gloprofessional.com glo minerals offers advanced mineral makeup that helps cover, correct and protect. This month we are focusing on the cover and correct part of that equation by featuring several different concealing options: Camouflage Oil Free, Brightener Highlight Concealer and our Corrective Camouflage Kit. Each of these products not only helps camouflage unwanted pigmentation, but the ingredients […]

Glo Minerals Contour Kits

Courtesy of gloprofessional.com With our all-new Contour Kits, we are taking the guesswork out of contouring and highlighting. This contouring palette features four powder shades to enhance features and create naturally sculpted depth and dimension. Whether you prefer a subtle and soft contour or more dramatically chiseled look, these blendable and buildable formulas allow you to create a customized contour statement. The Contour […]

Are You Taking Un-Natural, Incomplete Therapy?

Anti-depressant medications called SSRI’s are commonly prescribed to women who are in their peri-menopausal years because they are feeling tired, depressed, not thinking well, etc. These are medications such as Citalopram (Celexa), Escitalopram (Lexapro), Fluoxetine (Prozac), Paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva), Sertraline (Zoloft). They work by raising the level of Seratonin or 5-HT (5-Hydroxytryptophan) in the brain. However, […]

DIY French Imperial Spa Facial

Honey is naturally full of antioxidants to help fight wrinkles and signs of aging skin while moisturizing your skin. In fact, back in the early 1800’s French royals had bee-houses on property and used the bee as a symbol of power and prestige. Combine powerful honey with one of our other favorite ingredients lavender and you have […]

You Are What You Eat

It’s important to remember that your skin can be a reflection of overall health. In other words, a nutritious diet can help keep you healthy on the inside and healthy on the outside as well. Here are a few key points to keep in mind and discuss with your skin care physician when trying to […]

Time To Channel Your Inner ‘Boho Princess’

  With festival season right around the corner it’s  time to channel your inner boho princess or flower child so we’ve put together a ‘how-to’ COLOR.BUG look… 1. PRIME with STAYING.ALIVE to create a smooth and frizz-free texture. 2. PREP the hair with ANTI.GRAVITY.SPRAY section by section as you work to encourage hold and provide added heat protection. Blow dry […]

Top Hair Trends For Spring 2015

Boho Waves, Braids & Twists, Big Buns, Bombshell Blowouts and hair accessories are the top trends for HAIR this season! Which is your favorite? ‪#‎DoYouHaveAnAppointment‬ ‪#‎HairTrends‬ ‪#‎EssentialsSpaAndSalon‬ Photo Credit: Alberta Ferretti, Marissa Webb, Erin Fetherston, Jenny Packham, Dolce & Gabbana  

Kevin.Murphy Products Are Here!

Essentials Medispa and Salon is proud to introduce Kevin.Murphy products at our salon. Born from the same philosophy as skin care and inspired by nature’s best, the KEVIN.MURPHY range of shampoos, conditioners, treatments and styling aids, is an indulgence of runway looks and natural aromatherapy catered for every hair type. The products are made from […]

Spa Etiquette & Policies

ARRIVAL RECOMMENDATION Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start of your scheduled spa appointment to allow yourself time to shower & use the lounge, sauna & steam room. Arrival 10 min prior for salon appointments is recommended. WHAT TO WEAR For spa services, a comfy spa robe & sandals are provided for […]