Autumn Glow

As the days get longer, and the air gets colder, we may not feel like our usual glamorous selves. Winter is fast approaching so are the stuffed noses, bulky parka jackets, and rain-swept hair-dos.

For many people, one of the real downsides to the cold weather is the effect it has on your skin. As well as drying your skin out, it also fades the beautiful glow you had in the summer. And while pale skin also just as beautiful, we think every woman should have the option to have the skin she wants all year round. (See also: our MagicSkin S-IPL treatments which could have your skin in better condition permanently!)

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At Maryanne's Beauty Therapy, we offer professional spray tans at competitive prices. So if you feel like your glow is fading around Autumn/Winter and you want an instant pick-me-up, please contact us for prices and consultations. Our details are listed here, and you can also leave your questions and comments on our blog, Facebook, or Twitter pages.

Happy Autumn!

Love,

The Team at Maryanne's

xx

Make-up at Maryanne's

The Mercedes-Benz Australian Fashion Week is coming up, and to promote the event one of its sponsors Maybelline has released advertisements highlighting a "high fashion" make-up look:

http://www.maybelline.com.au/WHAT_S_NEW/fashion_week.aspx

With Fashion Week looming, is anyone keen to rock this bold, colourful look? Whether or not fire-engine red eyebrows and studded eye-shadow are your thing, we have the fix for your make-up needs at Maryanne's Beauty Therapy. Our highly trained make-up artists are on hand to give you the look you desire, and make you look unforgettable for all the right reasons. It's a must for special occasions.

View our Contact Us page to find out more or book an appointment with our professional make-up artist now. Don't forget we're also highly accessible through our Facebook, Twitter and blog pages - just drop us a line and we'll get back to you on the double!

Love,

The Team at Maryanne's

xx

The magic of MagicSkin

Everyone is looking for a "magic bullet" when it comes to their skin - something which has such amazing and effective qualities, it's almost too good to be true. Unfortunately, it is very hard to find something like this. You either have to sacrifice quality for cost, or vice versa. Most women face this problem when it comes to their beauty regime, and will go to exhaustive methods trying to find something that will work for them immediately.

But at Maryanne's Beauty Therapy our motto is "simple, effective, affordable", which is why we've become one of the handful of salons across New South Wales to offer MagicSkin S-IPL Treatments.

That's Super-Intense Pulsed Light Treatment. Through this therapy you can eliminate/reduce the appearance of:

• Unwanted hair.
• Freckles.
• Age spots.
• Sun spots.
• Rosacea.
• Superficial capillaries.
• Port-wine stains.
• Other benign vascular legions.
• Tired/dull skin.
• Even acne!

Acne Before/After:

Hair Removal Before/After:

Hyperpigmentation Before/After:

(All images are from magicskin.com.au)

S-IPL is non-invasive and each salon/clinic offering MagicSkin uses trained professionals. Here's an excerpt from the MagicSkin website, explaining just how the treatment works:

How does S-IPL work? 

The treatment is applied by placing a hand-held treatment unit on your skin. This generates an intense pulse of light into the skin which is absorbed by elements with colour in the skin. The S-IPL also eliminates hair, employing a method known as selective photothermolysis. This involves disabling hair growth mechanisms by raising the temperature of the hair follicle high enough to damage the follicles germinative cells without damaging the skin and surrounding surface. 

The chromophores include melanin- brown (in pigmented areas) and haemosiderin- red (in blood vessels). Once the photons from the light hit the chromophore it turns to heat energy, destroying these abnormal areas, but leaving the healthy skin unscathed.

The treatment does not require anaesthesia or pain medication, but clients may feel a slight pinch, which is absolutely normal. There may also be short-term side-effects such as swelling, but you can return to your normal life on the same day (though you must protect yourself from the sun for six weeks after treatments).

The great thing about S-IPL treatments is that the results are often immediate, and you won't need treatment after treatment to keep up the look:

How many S-IPL treatments are required?

Permanent Hair Reduction - 4 to 6 treatments

Reduction of pigmented lesions (sun spots) - 2 treatments

Reduction of vascular lesions - up to 4 treatments

Skin rejuvenation - 4 - 6 treatments are recommended

Acne treatment - up to 4 treatments

Of course, results can vary and you will need to know which treatment is best for you. That is why Maryanne's Beauty Therapy offers free skin consultations to help you get the most from MagicSkin. Book a consultation now or explore the MagicSkin website.

Love,

The Team at Maryanne's

xx

Acrylic/gels After-care

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If you've ever gotten acrylics or gels, or are thinking about getting them, you will have to get them removed at some point. For some customers, this is the most daunting part of their beauty maintenance. The reason is that after being trapped under the product for weeks, the nail, which has been filed as well, can't breathe. However you remove your nails - if you get them taken off by a salon therapist, or you simply soak them in removal fluid - they will be damaged. The look on the customer's face when they see the withered, broken surface of their nails after acrylic or gel removal is always one of suppressed horror, not unlike this:

But we all love having lovely nails, so there are things we can do to stave off permanent damage and have a wonderful healthy canvas to work on for your next salon visit.

1. The first thing you should do is moisturise, moisturise, moisturise. Your nails haven't had much nourishment since you covered them up, so get a good-quality unperfumed nail cream and use it as often as possible. Your nails should improve within days if you keep up this routine, although long-term damage will require a more extensive treatment. Natural oils and specific cuticle oils also help to replenish the nail. Applying a good amount before you go to bed will be unbelievably beneficial - even undamaged nails would benefit from this.

2. If you're handling chemicals, perfumes, or even gardening make sure to protect your nails by wearing gloves.

3. Just because you're trying to strengthen your nails, it doesn't mean you can't wear nail polish. A nice, clear nail-strengthening polish will help protect your nails from further damage, as well as camouflage the damage already done.

4. Keep your weakened nails trimmed and short. File the edges down to make sure the tips don't split.

5. Try to refrain from wearing acrylics or gels until your nail health is pretty much restored. Filing down and glueing on top of an already weakened nail may cause long-term or even permanent damage.

It's important to us at Maryanne's Beauty Therapy that your health and happiness come first. It's paramount to have a healthy canvas to build upon so you can keep your beauty routine for a long time. If you want any more information on maintaining your beauty routine in a healthy and sustainable way, please contact us on 9774 5288. Or leave us a comment on our blog or Facebook page and we'll quickly get back to you.

Love,

The Team at Maryanne's

xx

Uncanny manis!

We all know the classic French manicure is a no-brainer, but what are some other designs that will really turn heads? It seems that everyone, from experimenters to celebrities, are getting in on some pretty crazy nail trends. Which one would you like to try out in the salon?

1.

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SLANTED NAILS. Forget square tips. Forget points. Forget the squoval. This is the newest shape in nail design - an asymmetrical slant that is filed down to a point ready to take someone's eye out. Fabulously freaky... or just plain freaky? What do you think?

2.

Image credit: http://michellezyenn.com/tag/black-tip-french-manicure/

BLACK TIP FRENCH MANI. Okay, okay. The black tip French manicure has been around for a while, but we still have to marvel at it's simplicity and subversion of the age-old white-tip trend. Some say it looks like you've been playing in the dirt. Others think it's just a fresh take on a classic look. We think it's beautiful when done right - a professional, simple French mani can never go wrong.

3.

Image credit: http://ommorphiabeautybar.com/2012/02/24/louboutin-nails-a-20th-anniversary-tribute-with-inspiration-from-adele-swatches-review/

LOUBOUTIN NAILS

She was highest selling artist of 2011, so when Adele walked onto the red carpet at the Grammys with a bright glaze of red coating the undersides of her nails, people began to talk. The design mimics that of the famous Louboutin shoe, which has a sleek red sole to add a pop of colour to any outfit. We say - "why stop there". A little coat of colour under your acrylics or gel tips could brighten up any occasion - we like neon hues for an extra surprise!

Each of these nail designs are simple and look striking when executed properly. Tempted? Ask your salon to give it a whirl - or call Maryanne's Beauty Therapy on 9774 5288 and we'll see what we can do for you. And if there's any other nail trend you'd like to see in the salons, let us know. Your gratification is our top priority.

Love,

The Team at Maryanne's

xx

Welcome!

This is the first post for our new beauty blog, a little project that we at Maryanne's Beauty Therapy have put together to inform you on the latest trends and promotions. It's also a great place to discuss anything beauty and, of course, we want to know all we can on making your salon experience the best it can be.

We'll also be letting you all in on some very special promotions and competitions soon, so watch this space!

A little about us:

Maryanne's Beauty Therapy is an Australian-owned and operated salon in Padstow, Australia. At Maryanne's Beauty Therapy we pride ourselves by providing both well trained and highly skilled therapists to offer you an exceptionally professional beauty service. Our Mission is to ensure your complete comfort and satisfaction during your time with us. Our high standards and attention to detail ensure this.  

Our motto is simple, effective, and affordable - and that's exactly what you'll get at Maryanne's.

Our treatments will leave you relaxed, rejuvenated and radiant from your outer to your inner sense of well being. If you are not completely satisfied with any of our services, please don't hesitate to let us know.

 Phone: 9774 5288

Fax: 9541 1844

Mobile Services: 0425 731 841

27 Howard Rd Padstow NSW 2211

 We're also now on Facebook and Twitter. Like and follow us to get first notice on our promotions and competitions.

We hope to hear from you soon!

Love,

The Team at Maryanne's

xx