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Bride’s Beauty Treatments – A Timeline

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Believe it or not, spring is just around the corner, and that means wedding season is almost here! So, if you’re planning your wedding, it’s time to start thinking about your bride’s beauty treatments. At Woman Beauty in Nelson, we can help you look and feel your best on your special day. In this week’s article, we thought we would share a timeline to help you plan your treatments.

Bride's Beauty Treatments

Bride’s Beauty Treatments – A Timeline

3 – 6 Months Before:

Sort your Skincare Routine:

Like everything about your big day, preparation is key. And if you start preparing your skin about 16 weeks out, you’re going to get fabulous results. At this stage, it’s often wise to invest in one of our more advanced facials. Our experienced therapists will be able to assess your skin’s condition and recommend a course of treatments if necessary. They’ll also be able to advise you on the correct product to address any skin concerns you might have.

A Blueprint for Brows:

Beautifully shaped brows take careful cultivation. Book in regular shaping appointments from now until about a week before your wedding day. That way you’ll ensure you have picture-perfect brows that wow on your big day!

Shape Up:

A regular manicure from now until just a couple of days before your wedding will make sure your nails are in great shape.

2 Months Before:

Trial & Test:

Now is the time to trial and test everything for your big day. Book a spray tan to make sure you are happy with your chosen shade. Book a wedding make-up trial to make decisions about shades and colours.

Get your Glow On:

About eight weeks out is also a good time to book another facial. The Sothys Hydra 3ha Facial or the Advanced Ultra Signature Facial will restore, reactivate and rejuvenate your skin. Further preparing it for your big day.

Approximately 1 Week Before:

Fight the Fuzz:

Need we say more? This critical step in your list of your bride’s beauty treatments needs to be carefully scheduled. There’s a balance to strike, you want to be as smooth as possible, but also need to avoid any redness or irritation. Aim to be plucked and waxed around four days before the day!

To Dye For:

Any treatments that include colours that need to settle in, we’re talking spray tans, brows and eyelashes should be scheduled in this final week. Generally around two days before your wedding day.

And Relax:

One of the things about planning a wedding that nobody tells you is that it is hard work! Book a massage or spa day to recharge your batteries ahead of the main event.

1 Day Before:

It’s time for your final mani and pedi.

On the Day:

Time to get your face on and enjoy your special day.

Are you ready to book your bride’s beauty treatments? Contact us HERE or phone 03 548 0030.

Post-Lockdown Beauty Treatments

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At Woman, we love the fact that we can welcome you back to our Nelson Day Spa for your post-lockdown beauty treatments. We have a few new practices in place to keep you safe (find the details here). Many of you have visited us for maintenance treatments over the last two weeks. So, in this post, we thought we’d share some of our more popular post-lockdown beauty treatments to inspire your next visit.

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Popular Post-Lockdown Beauty Treatments:

Fighting the Fuzz

During the lockdown, we understand that you might have resorted to the razor. You may even have regrettably delved into the realms of home waxing… It’s a messy affair, isn’t it?! But now we’re back on deck lots of you are recommencing your regular waxing routines. If you’re not, now is the time to consider booking regular maintenance appointments. With consistent waxing, you could find that hair regrowth is both finer and slower. So, eventually, you may even be able to leave it a little longer between appointments.

Happy Hands

Some of you spent lockdown hiding your fingernails out of Zoom shot… So, understandably manicures have been a must-have post-lockdown beauty treatment. We know that elbow-bumping is more popular than shaking hands these days. But that doesn’t mean you should forego the fabulous first impression that well-kept hands can make. For longer-lasting results, don’t forget to book a shellac manicure.

Favourite Facials

Many of you will have been makeup-free over lockdown. While that can have some benefits for your skin, it still has to contend with a seasonal transition as we head into colder months.

If you only manage to fit in a facial a few times a year, then the change of season is the perfect time to squeeze one in. Firstly, it will help prepare your skin for the harsh environmental factors it’s sure to encounter as the temperature changes. Secondly, it’s an excellent opportunity for one of our therapists to review your skin. We can advise you on any products we think will benefit your autumn and winter skincare routine.

Alert Level 2 means that you can connect and socialise with your friends and family again. Don’t let a lack of maintenance keep you hidden away. Visit Woman Beauty Nelson for your post-lockdown beauty treatments.

Perfect Party Makeup – Our Top Tips

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As the Christmas and New Year celebrations approach, it’s time to get your glam on. So, this week we would share our top tips for perfect party makeup.

Top Tips for Perfect Party Makeup:

Party eyes:

A quick and easy way to dial-up the glam is to add depth to your eyes. You can achieve this either by darkening the crease with an additional eyeshadow or smoking out the lash line with some eyeliner which gives the illusion of fuller lashes.

Hot Tip: take care not to encircle the entire eye as it will close the eye off and often make it look smaller than it is. 

A sure-fire way to ensure your make up looks fabulously festive is to add some shimmer to the inner corner of the eye. The Jane Iredale Naturally Glam Eyeshadow Palette has some lovely shades to help you achieve perfect party makeup.

Hot Tip: When adding shimmer to the eyes always take care not to apply shimmer through the crease, as it will accentuate fine lines.

Party cheeks:

During the festive season, we tend to opt for a fuller face coverage than our everyday wear. But if you do, always be sure to give colour and dimension back to the face! If you don’t add a little bit of blush and/or bronzer, you will be left looking a bit flat and washed out in your party photos.

Party lips:

Hoping for a kiss under the mistletoe? Nothing says pucker-up quite like a bold red lip. But, always be sure to use a lip liner first! This makes the world of difference in how long your special lip colour will last and also how tidy it will look. Red is very unforgiving and mistakes show up easily.

Hot Tip: If you do make a mistake on the edge, take a small detail brush and some concealer and go around your lips to smooth things back over.

Making a night of it:

Nobody wants to spend all night in the loos reapplying when you should be on the dancefloor. To make sure your perfect party makeup goes the distance always begin with a primer. The Smooth Affair for oily skin by Jane Iredale is designed to keep oils and sweat at bay all day long. It’s a perfect addition to your makeup bag over the warmer summer months.

A long-wear foundation like Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation from Jane Iredale is designed to give you a flawless finish for up to twelve hours.

Keep your handbag stocked with blotting paper to remove breakthrough oils without fading foundation. Alternatively, a matte finish powder is perfect for touching and ensuring you are photo-ready all night long.

Hot Tip: Keep a setting spray in the fridge to cool off during the long hot days. Pop it in your evening bag just before you head out. It will help to keep your perfect party makeup in top-notch condition all evening.

Jane Iredale must-haves:

We recommend the following Jane Iredale must-haves for perfect party makeup.

  • The triple lux lipstick in Gwen is the most amazing bright red, in a long-lasting formula to give that wow factor at your Christmas party!
  • Pommist Setting Spray will help your makeup last into the night!
  • Jane Iredale’s contour kits are also a great addition to your makeup bag as they have everything you need (in one handy container) to complete your complexion look. A bronzer, blush and highlighter.

If you need help achieving perfect party makeup, the team at Woman are always happy to help. Call in so we can talk you through our products or phone 03 548 0030 to book a 60-minute Jane Iredale consultation/colour match.

Lipstick Day – Celebrate with Jane Iredale Lipstick

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29th July is Lipstick Day! Yes, there is an actual day to celebrate that confidence-boosting, game faces on, portable pout packing handbag essential! At Woman Beauty Day Spa in Nelson, we love lippy, especially Jane Iredale lipstick!

Jane Iredale Lipstick Nelson

Jane Iredale Lipstick:

Jane Iredale recently launched a new range of long-wearing Triple Lux Lipsticks. These Jane Iredale lipsticks are vegan and long-lasting with a creamy matte finish. Unlike some other matte lipsticks, that can dry lips out, these are perfectly hydrating. They are enriched with Moringa oil to nourish and moisturise your lips. Tahitian Vanilla and Blackberry offer a subtly sweet flavour and fragrance.  There are fifteen universally flattering shades. So, you’ll discover a colour for any and every occasion.

Tips for perfect lippy:

Preparation makes a perfect pout

Do ensure your lips are properly hydrated and exfoliated before any application for the best possible finished look. Scrubbing the lips also stimulates blood flow to the lips, helping them appear fuller. Jane Iredale has a convenient 2-in-1 product. The Sugar & Butter Lip Exfoliator/Plumper allows you to exfoliate your lips with sugar side, and then apply the lip plumper for moisture and a hint of colour. Queue the perfect pout!

Line things up

Always line the lips with a freshly sharpened lip pencil in a coordinating colour to your Jane Iredale lipstick. This essential step enhances the natural shape of your lips and will ensure a longer-lasting finish.

Look after your lips all day every day

We recommend lip balm before bed. The sheer LipDrink from Jane Iredale contains avocado butter and a unique blend of waxes and oils to nourish and protect your lips.

Call in and see us at 26 New Street, Nelson. Discover the beautiful range of Jane Iredale lipsticks. We are Nelson’s exclusive stockist of Jane Iredale mineral makeup.

Autumn and Winter Skincare – Your ‘To Do’ List

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As the seasons roll around once again, it’s time to start thinking about the changes you might need to make to your autumn and winter skincare. To help you prepare for the colder months, we decided to publish a handy ‘to do’ list. Read on to discover how you can save your skin during the Nelson winter season!

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Autumn and Winter Skincare – The Woman Beauty Nelson ‘To Do’ List:

Start the new season with a facial

If you only manage to fit in a facial a few times a year, then the change of season is the perfect time to squeeze one in. Firstly, it will help prepare your skin for the harsh environmental factors it’s sure to encounter as the temperature changes. Secondly, it’s an excellent opportunity for one of our therapists to review your skin. We can advise you on any products we think will benefit your autumn and winter skincare routine. View our list of facials HERE.

Clear out the cupboard

Your skin will start to dry out in the colder months so you’ll rightly be tempted to slip some extra serums into your routine. But if you’re reaching to the back of the bathroom cupboard for products you’ve only used seasonally, do be sure to check when you initially opened them. Remember, all skincare products have a shelf life. They will lose their effectiveness beyond this point. So, the start of the new season is a good time to have a clear out. We know skincare products can be expensive, so do talk to us about getting the best bang for your buck during your seasonal switchover.

Get beautiful skin from within

Hydration is vital through the cooler months, but we know how tricky it is to keep up your water intake when it’s freezing outside, and you just want to wrap your hands around a warm coffee cup! Choose herbal teas for warming goodness. Or make a broth-based soup with delicious winter veggies.

Don’t ditch the SPF

Your skin receives no let-up from the harsh UV rays over winter, especially in beautiful Nelson, where we still have bright sunny days during the cooler months. So don’t ditch the sunscreen!

Mix up your makeup

Just as you update your wardrobe in summer, you might want to review your makeup bag. Swap your summer nudes for deeper, warmer lip and cheek colours over the autumn and winter seasons. Talk to us about the beautiful range of Jane Iredale mineral makeup. We can help you select the perfect shades for your new season look.

Need more autumn or winter skin care advice? Call in and see us. Our professional team of therapists are trained to meet exacting international standards. Their continual development and training mean that we can be sure they will always offer you the best service and advice.

Nutrition Month – Feed Your Face!

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Did you know that March is Nutrition Month?

Nutrition Month aims to help people to make better food choices. The celebratory month began in the seventies, and over the years different themes have been used to highlight the importance of eating well. This year, we thought we’d celebrate nutrition month with our very own blog… Feed your face! No, we’re not talking about visiting all the wonderful restaurants near our new central city home in New Street, (although we’re parking that one for later)! Instead, we’re going to share five foods that are good for your skin, so you can quite literally feed your face!

Nutrition Month. Eat avocado for great skin

Five foods to help feed your face this nutrition month:

Start at the beginning… A is for Avocado

  • Avocados provide essential fatty acids which can act as a natural moisturiser for your skin. They’re also chock full of vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant.

A great start to the day

  • You know your Mum was right when she said breakfast was the most important meal of the day. It kick-starts your metabolism and gives you the energy you need for work or play! But you can make that breakfast count more if you get your Goldilocks on! Oatmeal is a nutritious whole grain and excellent skin food. It’s also a low GI food; in other words, it releases sugar into the bloodstream gradually. This means you’re less likely to reach for quick sugar fix snacks that certainly won’t be good for your skin!

Eat a rainbow

  • By eating a diet full of colourful, fresh fruits, berries and veggies you’ll get enough minerals, phytonutrients, and antioxidants to prevent damage from free radicals. As we head into autumn, there’s no need to lament the end of the berry season. Frozen berries will still help feed your face, and are easy to throw in your morning smoothie.

Let’s go nuts!

  • Nuts are fabulous foods for feeding your face with this nutrition month. Eat them raw and unsalted for a powerful protein-packed snack. They contain essential minerals and vitamins to keep your skin clear, smooth, and youthful. Choose walnuts to amp up collagen production because they are also high in omega-3 fatty acids. Select almonds and pecans for their high fibre content, as they’ll help to eliminate toxins and get you glowing in no time!

Don’t give up your chocolate

  • Just make it dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa. Cacao beans are rich in antioxidants called flavonoids. These can help protect your skin from UV damage, but don’t ditch the sunscreen all together!

Once you start to feed your face this nutrition month, don’t forget to pop into our new premises at 26 New Street to find out how we can help amp up your skincare. We can’t wait to see you!

 

 

New Year Resolutions for Skincare

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Happy New Year to you from the team at Woman! We hope you’ve had a wonderful festive holiday. At this time of year it’s customary to reflect on the past twelve months, and work out how you’re going to achieve your goals in the year ahead. It’s common to make goals around health and fitness, but let’s think about looking after the largest organ you have… Your skin! We thought it might be timely to share some skincare New Year resolutions that will help you glow with vitality in 2019!

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Five New Year resolutions for skincare

  • Resolve to find your perfect facial sunscreen

    It’s important to factor quality ‘facial’ sunscreen into your daily skincare routine. Ultraceuticals UV Protective Daily Moisturiser Range are the perfect way to stay protected every day.

    Choose from:

    • Non greasy SPF 50+ for all skin types
    • Sheer tint SPF 30+ for all skin types
    • Hydrating SPF 30+ for dry to normal skin
    • Mattifying SPF 30+ for dry to normal skin, no chalky residue, non greasy

  • Resolve to hydrate from the inside out

    Drinking plenty of water will flush out toxins, giving you a healthy glow. Your skin will feel plumper and softer. Remember to include plenty of hydrating foods in your diet too. Watermelon, cucumber, berries and green leaves can all help to increase levels of hydration.

  • Resolve to keep it clean

    Sounds simple… But how about if you’ve not worn a scrap of makeup all day? The answer is ‘yes’! Even if you’ve had your weekend fresh face on. The importance of your cleansing routine can never be underestimated. It’s not just about removing makeup. You come face to face (pun intended) with tiny particles of pollutants all day, evey day! And when it comes to cleaning, don’t forget your makeup brushes. These babies can become hotbeds for gunk and bacteria, so treat them well and give them some regular maintenance.

  • Resolve to get regular facials

    A regular skincare cleansing routine is a good start, but as your skin changes from season to season you might need a little extra help to really get your glow on! At Woman we specialise and are trained in advanced skincare facials. We will give you honest advice and outstanding service with successful results. Check out our full range of facials HERE.

  • Resolve to make your makeup mineral

    Mineral makeups are made from pure, crushed minerals and other natural components. So they don’t contain any nasty ingredients or toxic chemicals that are often the norm in other standard makeup ranges. This means they are gentler on your skin and won’t clog your pores or cause breakouts. At Woman we’re proud to be exclusive Nelson stockist for leading mineral makeup brand, Jane Iredale.

Call in and talk to us about your skincare New Year resolutions!

Get party ready in Nelson

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The festive season is almost upon us, which means it’s time to get ‘party ready’. At Woman Beauty Day Spa in Nelson we can help you do exactly that!

Five ways to get party ready in Nelson

  • Get your glow on

    Who doesn’t want refreshed, luminous skin for party nights? We know it’s a busy time of year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t give your skin a pre-Christmas treat with a facial. The Ultra Power Facial includes a cleanse, peel and mask. It takes just thirty minutes so can be scheduled into your lunchtime. If you can spare a little more time, the Advanced Signature Facial utilises advanced serums, peels and masks to correct skin imperfections. Check out our full range of facials HERE.

  • Brows that WOW and luscious lashes

    Professional brow and lash tinting will add depth and colour to your eyes. Say adios to light, feathery eyebrows and spindly eyelashes. Let our professional beauty therapists give you party ready peepers with an Eyelash and Eyebrow Tint and Tidy – book yours here!

  • Prepare for your party frock

    Step into your summer party frock feeling fuzz-free and lightly tanned. For perfectly smooth party legs invest in a full-leg wax. And if you don’t want to wear tights but still want a flawless golden glow a Sunescape spray tan is just the ticket!

  • Meet and greet with a mani

    Make a marvellous first impression when you’re shaking hands with new acquaintances. Again, a mini manicure takes just thirty-minutes so you can squeeze one in to your lunch break. Go for a Shellac finish to be sure your fingers stay flawlessly finished throughout the festive season.

  • Get your glam on

    Parties are the ideal opportunity to step up the glamour a little (or a lot!),  so why not get party ready by updating your make up look? Here at Woman Beauty in Nelson, we are proud to offer you Jane Iredale make up. This high-performing mineral cosmetics range provides effective skincare benefits with modern, wearable colour and a soft-focus, luminous effect that brings your natural beauty to light.

To ensure none of you miss out on appointments before we close for our annual break, we have called in Holly Poirier to help in the lead up to Christmas. Be sure to ask for her when making your appointment if she is the therapist you would like to see. We will be booking appointments right up to 2:00 p.m. on Monday 24th December. Contact us to arrange yours!

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