Vacation Beauty School

VBS is an opportunity for upcoming 5th thru 8th grade girls to enjoy a couple of hours with friends at the Spa, where they will learn and practice healthy skin care practices, how to select and apply age-appropriate, natural-looking makeup, and how to keep hair and nails healthy and strong. We will also discuss healthy lifestyle choices, including the importance of sensible eating and regular exercise.Our mission is to use our valuable knowledge and skills to empower these young women by teaching them how to take the BEST care of themselves, ultimately building their self-confidence.

AGENDA
10:00-10:15 Introduction & Overview with Refreshments

10:15-10:30 HOT TOPIC: Establishing Healthy Skin Habits

- Consistent Cleansing Routines
- Sun Protection
10:30-11:00 Group Activity: Routine Skin CareGirls will each receive a 3-piece Dermalogica® Clean Start skin kit, and will be given the opportunity to practice using the system for home use.
11:00-11:30 HOT TOPIC: Hair, Nails & Makeup
- Hair Care & Styling Tips
- Looking like a star with minimal effort
- Natural-looking Makeup is IN!
11:30-11:45 Demonstration: Mineral Makeup Application
11:45-12:00 Group Activity: Mini-Mani’s

Girls will partner together to practice newly learned manicuring skills of cuticle care and the correct way to file nails to avoid nail damage, and keeping short, neutral nails for easy maintenance and versatility.
12:00-12:15 HOT TOPIC: LIVING THE SPA LIFE: Beauty from the inside out

Taking care of your body through Sensible Eating & Exercise for healthy living
12:15-12:30 Closing Chat & Freebies

Mother's Day Spa Packages 2011

Give your mom the gift of ultimate relaxation this Mother’s Day with Spa treatments featuring calming lavender… all spa packages come beautifully paired with a Lavender Beanpod™ Candle


French Lavender

French Manicure with Lavender Eco-fin*Hand Treatment for incredibly soft hands and our Signature Pedicure featuring a French Lavender foot soak and massage cream, complete with a warm towel wrap
$75 Gift Package includes a 4.5oz Lavender Beanpod™ Candle

A Mother’s Touch

Relax with our 45 minute Signature Massage including Aromatherapy using Lavender Essential Oil and our Signature Pedicure featuring a Lavender foot soak and massage cream, complete with a warm towel wrap.
$100 Gift Package includes a 4.5oz Lavender Beanpod™ Candle

Mom’s Unwind & Rewind

Unwind with our 60 minute Signature Massage including Aromatherapy using Lavender Essential Oil. Rewind the visible effects of motherhood with our Anti-Aging Antioxidant Quench Facial, customized with a calming Lavender-infused Masque and Shoulder Massage and Luxurious Lavender Anti-Aging Hand Treatment.
$150 Gift Package includes a 16oz Lavender Beanpod™ Candle

Mommy-to-Be

Have a pampered pregnancy! Start with a Prenatal Massage on our specialty table designed for a growing pregnant belly. Reclaim that “glow” and clear any hormonal breakouts with a Purifying Oxygen Facial. And finally, enjoy an Essential Pedicure and a Lavender
Eco-fin* Hand Treatment.

$175 Gift Package includes a 4.5oz Beanpod™ Candle of your choice

*Eco-fin is an earth-friendly petroleum-free paraffin alternative*

Earth-Friendly Candles by Beanpod

It begins with soybeans. Simple. Plentiful. Fragrant. Beanpod Candles®. One of life’s simple pleasures enjoyed in a whole new way.

A beautiful, fragrant candle that is made with a lead-free wick. Candles created with a patent-pending Tempacure™ process that provides rich fragrances and colors that last from first light to final flame. Wholesome Soy Wax. Giving you a wholesome candle that other large candle makers strive to measure up to. Quality. It has to endure. And with Beanpod Candles it does. You’ll discover it the moment you see a Beanpod Candle’s bright color and experience its rich scent. Beanpod has more than 60 fragrances and all candles are proudly poured in America's heartland with the very best ingredients.

Imagine. A bit of indulgence that fits anywhere in your home. Transform a room into your retreat. Unwind after a busy day with fragrances and colors that help you relax, reflect, and rejuvenate.

ENJOY 20% OFF BEANPOD CANDLES THRU APRIL 30th.

Earth-Friendly Makeup Brushes

April 22, 2011 marks the 41st anniversary of Earth Day. Planting trees is one of the most shared ways to celebrate. For a unique take on tree planting, check out our makeup brushes! The sleek, black wooden handles are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) — a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization that promotes protection of the world’s forests, including initiatives such as planting trees for every one that is cut down.

These incredible beauty tools are 10% OFF during the month of April, and all discontinued brushes with silver handles are 30% OFF! It's a great time to spring-clean your makeup bag!

Spring Packages are here!

**Beach Ready** $55

Custom Airbrush Tan

Classic Bikini Wax

Polish Change on Toes

**Beach Sexy** $80

Custom Airbrush Tan

Essential Pedicure

Extreme Bikini Wax

(or Classic Bikini & Brow Wax)

**Beach Goddess** $125

Custom Airbrush Tan

Signature Pedicure

Spa Manicure

Brazilian Bikini Wax (or Extreme Bikini & Brows)

Reveal Fresh Skin for Spring

Exfoliation comes in many forms, and can help you shed dull winter skin to reveal FRESH, SMOOTH, GLOWING skin in time for warmer weather. Use caution to select the appropriate types of exfoliation for your skin, and to not over-exfoliate, which can cause irriation, sensitivity, and over-drying. Always consult with your Esthetician to discuss what Exfoliation methods are the best for your skin type. Consultations with our Estheticians at One Eighty are always complimentary.

FRESH-FACED
The skin on your face after a dry winter can be extremely dull and dehydrated. You can achieve softer, more supple skin through a variety of Spa treatments and/or products. Lactic Acid Peels (starting at only $45) is a pain-free chemical exfoliation process that smoothes the skin’s surface by gently dissolving the dead outer layer of the skin, with zero down-time. As an added bonus, Lactic Acid actually hydrates the skin as well. We also have a variety of exfoliation products available for home use, such as Dermalogica’s Daily Microfoliant ® ($49) a unique rice-based enzyme powder that microfoliates dulling debris and instantly leaves skin noticeably smoother and brighter. We love and recommend this product because it is gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin. This and other home care products are perfect for maintaining the smooth skin for weeks after your spa treatment.

SILKY SMOOTH
Waxing is a great alternative to shaving, which usually results in unsightly stubble within a day or two. Body Waxing Treatments, especially Bikini and Brazilian Waxing ($25 to $55), have increased dramatically in popularity over the last few years, because of the lasting smoothness and lack of home maintenance. Many clients note several weeks of results from waxing treatments, as well as diminished hair growth each time. Although these are not painless procedures, most clients find that the temporary discomfort can be decreased significantly applying a topical numbing gel (We recommend Plum Numb, $19.99) 10 to 15 minutes prior to the waxing procedure. For extra SMOOTHNESS, we also recommend Plum Genius ($19.99), a gentle roll-on exfoliation product , be used before and between waxing appointments to reduce irritation and ingrown hairs.
Don’t forget to BOOK YOUR WAX FOR SPRING BREAK before it’s too late!

GET GLOWING
When shorts weather rolls around, no one wants to look pasty-pale, but the good news is that you no longer have to sacrifice the health of your skin to have a natural-looking summer glow (not a fake-looking orange,resembling an Oompa loompa or even worse, a cast member of Jersey Shore.) Airbrush Tans ($30) are a safe alternative to skin-damaging tanning beds or sun exposure. We recommend our clients shave and exfoliate (gently but thoroughly) to ensure an even and long-lasting application of our SunMist® Tan which tans you instantly and can last up to 12 days! For a more gradual tan, we love Hempz® Touch of Summer ($18.50, available in two shades), enriched with Organic Hemp Seed Oil, that is applied daily as your body moisturizer and achieves maximum color in just a week. Unlike other sspray tans and sunless tanning products sold in stores, neither the SunMist®Tan nor Hempz Touch of Summer has a funky fake tan smell- it actually has a very pleasant fragrance!

For more information on our services and products, please visit our website: OneEightyWellnessSpa.com or call 334.887.1180

Kindness is actually Healthy?!?!

One of my favorite resources for inspiration to LIVE WELL is Quantum Wellness by Kathy Freston, and wanted to share an exerpt that struck a chord with me. We all know the basics of wellness, and hopefully try to implement these principles in our daily lives; such as eating healthy and whole foods, getting plenty of exercise, and taking care of our bodies and our world around us. But this particular PILLAR of wellness described by Kathy is especially interesting:

"... Giving of ourselves makes us feel better in our bodies, too. We feel a rush of euphoria, which is then followed by a sense of calm and fulfillment. This rush is accompanied by a release of endorphins, which provide a sense of emotional well-being. Dr. Wayne Dyer, in his book The Power of Intention, points to research that says, 'a simple act of kindness directed toward another improves the functioning of the immune system and stimulates the production of serotonin in both the recipient of the kindness and the person extending the kindness. Even more amazing is that the persons observing the act of kindness have similar beneficial results.' So everyone involved, the giver, the receiver, and the observer are engaged in positive ways when kindness is extended."

In sum, simply being kind to others not only benefits those we are kind to, but ourselves (our minds and our bodies) as well! And remember, what goes around, comes around! Generously extend kindness and you will receive it back, over and over and over... Think of how much healthier we will be just by being kind to others. It's a wonderful step on our Journey to Wellness!