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Spring Beauty Maintenance Must-Haves

October 20, 2021 by w b

We’re now well into spring, and with the Nelson days getting longer and warmer, we thought it was time to take a look at your Spring Beauty Maintenance routine. Read on to discover all the treatments you need to book now!

Spring Beauty Maintenance Must-Haves:

Time to bare:

The time has come to reach to the back of your closet for skirts, shorts and crop pants. But that doesn’t mean reaching for the razor too. Sure, you’ll want to ensure your legs are fuzz-free, but there’s a better way of doing this… We know that it’s common practice to shave your legs at home, but it becomes an all too frequent event. Can you really be bothered to shave in the shower every two-three days? If you would like longer-lasting results, a leg wax is by far the best choice. A professional wax treatment at our Nelson Spa will generally mean smooth legs for two to three weeks. And if you want permanent hair removal, talk to us about IPL treatment.

Get your glow on:

So, your pins are all perfectly smooth, but you’re still not quite ready to go bare-legged. If your limbs are looking a little pale, why not treat yourself to a Sunescape spray tan? It’s guaranteed to give you a feel-good boost!

Dive into spring feet-first:

It’s time to say goodbye to your winter boots and reach for your jandals and sandals. Your feet have probably been cooped up in their winter layers for a few months. So why not give them a little TLC with our popular Soul to Sole. It’s the ultimate treat for feet.

Don’t forget to book regular appointments to keep your toes in tip-top shape. We have a fantastic range of shellac or standard polish in lovely spring and summer hues!

To help you prepare for the new season, we’re excited to launch our seasonal giveaway competition. We’re giving away a Mini Mani/Mini Pedi Combo and a Sunescape Self-Tanning Kit to one lucky winner. It could be you… Enter HERE!

If you need to book your spring beauty maintenance appointments at our Nelson spa, contact us here or submit a booking request online.

Hair Removal Treatments @ Woman

March 24, 2021 by w b

As we head into the Nelson autumn and winter, we know it’s tempting to delay your regular hair removal treatments. We understand that… Waxing and laser hair removal are not the most pleasurable treatments. And you were going to be wearing jeans and trousers all winter anyway! But, at Woman, we think there are some good reasons to continue with your hair removal maintenance in winter. Read on to discover more.

Hair Removal Treatments in Autumn and Winter:

Winter Waxing:

Your body hair naturally grows in three phases. To get the best removal results, you need to catch the hair in the anagen (initial) growth phase every time. So establishing a good wax routine is essential.

With consistent waxing throughout winter, you’ll eventually find that we’re removing all the hairs in the first phase of growth every four weeks. So, when spring comes around again, you’ll find regrowth is finer and slower.

It’s easy to get caught out in winter… You’ve had your legs covered for so long you forget there’s a bit of fuzz going on below the knee… Then you get asked to an event and realise you need to slip a skirt and sheer tights on! If that’s the case, please don’t reach for the razor; call us instead to book a wax. Shaving will leave your leg hairs uneven, meaning that they will not grow simultaneously, making it more difficult to achieve a smooth finish that lasts.

IPL in Icy Months:

We can carry out IPL at any time of year. But, the winter months are ideal to begin IPL hair removal treatment. This is because before (and after) any IPL treatment, we’ll ask you to avoid a few things. These include sun exposure, fake tan and chlorinated swimming pools. All things you’re more likely to come into contact with over the summer months.

IPL is a fabulous hair removal solution to prepare you for next spring. We offer a complimentary consultation and patch test. Prices start at $75 per treatment. A series of treatments (every 4 to 8 weeks) is required, depending on the individual. But we’ll tailor a treatment schedule for you at your free consultation.

If you’re ready to schedule your winter maintenance hair removal treatments at our Nelson city spa, contact us here to book you in!

Post-Lockdown Beauty Treatments

June 4, 2020 by w b

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.

IPL – IPL Hair Removal & Skin Rejuvenation

December 4, 2019 by w b

At Woman Beauty in Nelson, we have been offering IPL hair removal and skin rejuvenation with our ELOS IPL machine for many years. We have achieved excellent results for many of our clients. However, we found we could no longer get replacement parts for our old machine. So, we recently upgraded and in this article, we’d like to introduce you to Sirius, our brand new IPL machine by Candela. Just landed to help you with your hair removal and skin rejuvenation goals!

IPL for Hair Removal & Skin Rejuvenation:

We use Sirius, our new IPL machine for permanent hair reduction and skin rejuvenation.

In Nelson, we’re lucky that we have such high sunshine hours. The downside is that many people end up with unwanted sun damage. Delene and Bridgette have been helping many of our clients with their skin rejuvenation goals over the winter months.

Sirius the Best in the Business:

Our new machine has extremely intelligent technology. This includes patented narrow band Ellipse IPL technology with dual filters. These state of the art systems allow us to safely and successfully treat a huge range of concerns. We use the machine’s customisable pulse duration to determine each client’s safest treatment parameters based on their Fitzpatrick skin type.

Sirius & Specific Skin Concerns:

With our smart new IPL machine, we can safely and successfully treat a huge range of concerns. These concerns include Rosacea, sun damage, broken capillaries and diffused redness.

Why Certified Training is Important:

Although IPL is a widely used modality and growing in popularity, not all machines are created equal. Some machines are not self-calibrating. This means that their energy output can vary hugely between each shot, which in turn, can lead to burns.

If a practitioner has not undergone the necessary training to help them understand the treatment they are performing or the machine they are using, then they do not have the knowledge to correctly select a client’s treatment parameters for a successful treatment plan. Additionally, they are unlikely to be fully informed to guarantee client safety, or how to troubleshoot if things did go wrong.

Badly administered IPL can lead to burns, permanent pigmentation and scarring.

If you are considering IPL, it’s important to do your homework on your practitioner as the industry is unfortunately unregulated. This means that anybody can purchase a machine and begin offering IPL or laser services.

You can rest assured that you are safe with Woman Beauty in Nelson. Delene and Bridgette are both certified by NZ Laser Training, and Hayley will join them in early December.

This training means firstly that your safety is paramount. Additionally, it arms us with in-depth knowledge of how to tailor treatment plans to give you optimal results. When you undertake a treatment plan we use everything we learned in training to keep assessing your progress. We can also judge when it is appropriate to make changes to your treatment plan.

Ready to get started with hair removal or skin rejuvenation?

Initial consultations for IPL hair removal and skin rejuvenation are free. We recommend a test patch at least 24 to 48 hours before your first treatment. The number of treatments can differ and we determine this on a case by case basis. We recommend making an initial appointment to fill out the consultation form and perform a test patch.

We have a special running on IPL hair removal. Buy five treatments on one area and receive your sixth free. Please contact us to book your consultation time.

Enjoy a Nelson holiday after the holidays!

December 19, 2018 by w b

It’s that time of year again! You’ve decked your halls, wrapped your gifts and attended numerous Christmas parties. Now you’re waiting for the arrival of your many house guests. This time of year is full-on. It’s no wonder, so many of us feel frazzled by the beginning of January! This year why not plan a Nelson holiday, after the holidays to ease you into 2019.

Here are three ways you can enjoy a Nelson holiday after the holidays!

Be a tourist in your backyard.
We’re so lucky to live in beautiful Nelson. So take time out to appreciate everything that’s on offer. You could cycle the Great Taste Trail or kayak in Abel Tasman. Choose just one day to be a tourist in your backyard, relax and enjoy!
Head to the beach.
Who doesn’t love a beach holiday? And in the Nelson region, we have plenty to choose from. Don’t forget to prepare for your beach excursion with a visit to Woman Beauty. We have a full range of Ultraceuticals sun protection to fill your Nelson holiday beach bag. A Sunescape spray tan and a wax in all the right places will get you swimsuit ready. We are open until 24th December and have taken on extra staff so you can prepare for your Nelson beach holiday.
Escape to the Islands
Promise yourself a Nelson holiday staycation in the New Year at Woman Beauty. A Fiji Holiday treatment is the perfect way to recharge your batteries after the excesses of the festive season. Take half a day to pretend you are on holiday. Start with the signature Tropical Paradise Ritual, enjoy crème scrub exfoliation followed by a relaxing massage with exotic oil then be painted with body butter, wrapped up while enjoying a Fijian scalp treatment with warm oil. This pampering wouldn’t be complete without adding a spa manicure and pedicure then enjoy time out with a complimentary refreshment in the relax lounge. The perfect gift to add to your Christmas wishlist! We reopen on Monday 7th January, so book your New Year treat to yourself, today!

Happy holidays from the whole team at Woman Beauty!

Get party ready in Nelson

December 12, 2018 by w b

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!

Your Nelson Spring Beauty Checklist

October 25, 2018 by w b

Here at Woman Beauty Nelson, we’re rather fond of a checklist… Checklists help us stay on track so we can provide you with the excellent service we’re known for. But who’d have thought that checklists have their own celebratory day? It’s true! 30th October is official ‘Checklist Day’… So, to celebrate we thought we’d publish your spring beauty checklist.

Your Nelson Spring Beauty Checklist

Face up to the new season

A change of season means it’s time for fresh, clear complexions. Our Advanced Facial Therapies will help you put your best face forward. Our much-loved O2 facial is a firm favourite and provides instant results you can see and feel.

Fight the fuzz

Those layers are coming off. So, if you’ve been leaving it a little longer between wax appointments, now is the time to recommence your regular bookings.

A golden glow

Once you’ve smoothed things out a bit, you’re ready to bare your limbs. Or are you? Why not make an entrance with a golden glow. A Sunescape spray tan will give you a feel-good boost for spring.

Treat those tootsies

It’s time to say goodbye to your winter boots and reach for your jandals. Your feet have probably been cooped up in their winter layers for a few months. So why not give them a little TLC before the big reveal! Our popular Soul to Sole is the ultimate treat for feet.

A pop of colour

Spring is the time to lighten and brighten things up. And that includes your makeup bag. So give it a spring clean and lighten it up by getting rid of all those dried up tubes and palettes. And brighten it up with a pop of colour. The new seasonal range of Jane Iredale mineral makeup is available at Woman Beauty Nelson. And if this spring beauty checklist hasn’t been enough reading, you might want to pop over and read this article for some spring makeup trends.

We can’t wait to help you complete your spring beauty checklist. Call 03 548 0030 for bookings.

Your holiday countdown beauty checklist

March 21, 2018 by w b

Easter is quite literally around the corner, and if you’ve booked an Island getaway over the holiday period this post is for you… It’s your holiday countdown beauty checklist!

Face your Feet – You might not have placed your sandals back in the closet yet, so the chances are your feet may be in fairly good shape… But sometimes wearing jandals and bare feet over the summer months can lead to hard skin and cracked heels… So before you head away treat yourself to a spa pedicure. Be sure to choose a Shellac finish, so your painted toes stay in tip-top condition over your holiday. Soul to Sole, the ultimate treat for feet, is currently one of our Autumn specials, and a great way to relax into holiday mode!

Fight the Fuzz – Check out our range of waxing treatments HERE. If you’re heading to the Islands, we’d recommend a full leg and bikini wax, so you feel perfectly confident in your togs. Don’t be tempted to pull out the razor, as the heat and sand can irritate skin with cuts or nicks. Try to plan your wax appointment at least three days before you head away, as your skin will need to calm. We stock the Pure Fiji Dilo Rescue range that can help to soothe, settle, nourish and replenish freshly waxed skin; ask us about it at your appointment.

Holiday Hands – A few days before your holiday is also a great time to give your hands a holiday makeover. A mini manicure takes just thirty-minutes so you can book one in your lunch break. Again, go for a Shellac finish to be sure your fingers stay flawlessly finished throughout your break.

Get your Glow On – Get a head start on beach duties! A Sunescape spray tan will give you a feel-good boost as you head into holiday mode. Your spray tan should always be the last box you tick on your holiday countdown beauty checklist. You might want to think about going a shade darker pre-holiday, as the darker the tan, the longer it lasts. Don’t forget to stock up on your sun creams and lotions; we have a fabulous range at Woman.

Call us today, and we’ll book your appointments for your holiday countdown beauty checklist!

Spring Beauty Maintenance Must-Haves:

Time to bare:

Get your glow on:

Dive into spring feet-first:

Hair Removal Treatments in Autumn and Winter:

Winter Waxing:

IPL in Icy Months:

Popular Post-Lockdown Beauty Treatments:

Fighting the Fuzz

Happy Hands

Favourite Facials

IPL for Hair Removal & Skin Rejuvenation:

Sirius the Best in the Business:

Sirius & Specific Skin Concerns:

Why Certified Training is Important:

Ready to get started with hair removal or skin rejuvenation?

Be a tourist in your backyard.

Head to the beach.

Escape to the Islands

Get your glow on

Brows that WOW and luscious lashes

Prepare for your party frock

Meet and greet with a mani

Get your glam on

Your Nelson Spring Beauty Checklist

Face up to the new season

Fight the fuzz

A golden glow

Treat those tootsies

A pop of colour

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