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Microdermabrasion in Autumn

March 24, 2023 by w b

While microdermabrasion can be performed at any time of year, as we head into the cooler months, there are even more reasons to consider this treatment. Read on to discover why microdermabrasion in autumn is a perfect way to rejuvenate and refresh your skin.

Microdermabrasion in Autumn:

Reduced Sun Exposure:

During autumn, we see a reduction in the sun’s intensity, which means there is less chance of damaging the newly exposed skin after the treatment. This is especially important because the skin is more sensitive to the sun after microdermabrasion and can quickly get sunburned.

Cooler Weather:

The cooler weather in autumn can help soothe the skin after the treatment. This is because microdermabrasion can cause some redness and irritation, and cooler weather can help reduce inflammation.

Rejuvenating Effects:

Microdermabrasion helps to stimulate collagen production, which is essential for maintaining healthy and youthful-looking skin. The rejuvenating effects of microdermabrasion can be more noticeable during the cooler months when the skin tends to be drier and less hydrated.

What to expect from this treatment:

The main aim of microdermabrasion in autumn (or any time of year) is to exfoliate your skin and remove dead skin cells. It will stimulate cell turnover and significantly improve your skin’s texture, colour and consistency.

Microdermabrasion can improve the appearance of shallow, acne-type scarring and reduce any pigmentation changes from sun damage. It will also help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Overall, your skin will feel brighter and more energised.

Finally, after this treatment, you’ll find your skin care products become more easily absorbed upon application, making them more effective. That’s good for your pocket!

Woman Microdermabrasion Treatments:

Microdermabrasion $125 – from 30 mins
Offering a significant improvement of skin texture, colour and consistency via gentle dead skin cell removal, includes a masque application and shoulder and décolletage massage.

Diamond Microdermabrasion with Hydrodermabrasion $145 – 40 mins
A power-packed treatment, infusing active products with a combination of microdermabrasion and hydrodermabrasion! Allow us to transform your skin with renewed luminosity and visible results. This brand-new machine enables us to treat most skin types. Best results with a course of treatments.

Are you ready to refresh and revitalise your skin? Contact us HERE.

Autumn Beauty Treatments: Selected for You

March 3, 2023 by w b

Our Autumn newsletter is out now! And with it, we have launched four brand-new seasonal specials. Read on to discover why we’ve selected these Autumn beauty treatments just for you.

Autumn Beauty Treatments – Especially for you…

Autumn Retreat:

Indulge your senses with the ultimate foot soak and exfoliation to soften and brighten skin before drifting off while enjoying a Full Body Island Massage.

This is a great treatment if you’ve lived in jandals over the summer. Cracked heels and hard rough skin are often the results of summer footwear (or lack of). It just doesn’t seem fair to cram your summer-weary feet into closed toes until you’ve given them a little TLC. Once you’ve sorted your tootsies, it’s time to relax and drift into Autumn!

Save $31 and buy your Autumn Retreat HERE.

Pamper Pack

Enjoy a dreamy escape while you get a back, neck and shoulder massage, only to be followed by our popular Pamper Express Facial, as well as an eyelash tint and brow tint and tidy to highlight the eyes.

We included this seasonal special because it’s a lovely all-over autumn beauty treatment. Massage, facial and a little enhancer for your eyes! Who could ask for more?

Save $60 and buy your Pamper Pack HERE.

Hydrodermabrasion LED Facial

A new combination treatment specialising in exfoliating and infusing active serums into the skin for a perfect glow. Omnilux LED light therapy is used to heal, sooth, replenish and reduce puffiness and redness. It helps to plump the skin reducing fine lines and wrinkles. This treatment will transform your skin with renewed luminosity and visible results.

Beach days, sun exposure and chlorine can dry out your skin during the summer months. So, it will be no surprise if your skin feels dry and your complexion is dull. This wonderful facial is the perfect antidote!

Save $66 and buy your Hydrodermabrasion LED Facial HERE.

Ultimate Waxing Combo

A full leg, underarm, bikini and brow wax all at once, it’s our Ultimate Waxing Combo!

Okay, we get it; you’re just about to layer up and put your limbs undercover. But waxing in the colder months can be just as important as waxing in other seasons. Waxing can help remove dead skin cells, improving the overall health and appearance of your skin. The good news is that in cooler months waxing can last longer. Hair growth can be slower due to changes in temperature and light exposure. This is a perfect treatment if you’re heading overseas for a beach holiday or if you have a special event coming up.

Save $35 and buy your Ultimate Waxing Combo HERE.

You can see all our Autumn Beauty Treatments HERE.

Treatments to make your summer last longer!

February 16, 2023 by w b

All good things must end, and summer is no exception. We’ll be putting together our Autumn newsletter with some exciting new specials in the coming weeks. But until then, if you’re keen to make your summer last longer, read on. Because we’re sharing some of our favourite treatments to make your summer last longer.

Three Treatments to make your summer last longer!

A Spray Tan:

Nothing says summer like an all-over glow! Our Sunescape spray tans offer a beautiful, natural-looking tan without harmful chemicals. You can choose the shade that is right for you, light, medium or dark. At this time of year, a half-body tan can be a good option. You might have moved into longer sleeve tops, but don’t want to grab your tights from the back of the closet just yet!

A Pure Fiji Pedi:

If you’re still going bare-legged, you might not have put your jandals away just yet. And even if you have, a perfect pedicure in a vibrant colour will give you a little summer happiness every time you slip off your shoes!

A pedicure is also a perfect autumn treatment if you’ve spent the summer scuffing around in jandals or bare feet. Cracked heels and hard rough skin are often the results of summer footwear (or lack of). It just doesn’t seem fair to cram your summer-weary feet into closed toes until you’ve given them a little TLC. Enjoy a foot soak and sugar scrub, heel and foot buff with the added indulgence of a luxury massage of the lower leg and foot, nail tidying and cuticle work. Finally, choose a summery coloured polish of your choice.

A Late Summer Holiday:

Escape to the Islands for some late summer sun without even leaving Nelson. We have a range of Pure Fiji Body Rituals and Facials, making you feel like you’ve been lounging in Fiji! If you’re short on time, The Island Retreat is perfect, sixty minutes of late summer relaxation! Buy yours HERE.

Tips for Self-Care, celebrating YOU!

February 7, 2023 by w b

February 14th is just around the corner, but it’s fair to say that over the years, we have fallen out of love with some aspects of Valentine’s Day. At Woman, we no longer believe you must wait for a single day and hope that someone else will buy you flowers or show you in some other way that you deserve love. In fact, we think you should celebrate your beauty and uniqueness every day! So, this year, why not mark the most romantic day of the year with an ongoing commitment to self-care? It’s the perfect way to celebrate you!

Tips for Self-Care, celebrating YOU!

Be by yourself

This month, pledge to set aside an hour, a morning or afternoon or even an entire day to be by yourself. In a world full of obligations, it seems more and more challenging to schedule alone time. But there are huge health and wellness benefits to focussing on yourself. It helps to refresh your mind and reduce stress. When you dedicate time and space to yourself, you can feel less overwhelmed by the humdrum of daily life.

Work on a list

No, we’re not suggesting a ‘to-do’ list… Quite the opposite. Instead, work on your ‘don’t-do’ list. Reflect upon the things dragging you down and write them down. Maybe, you stay at work beyond your paid hours to get things done. Perhaps, you’re always the one that initiates large family gatherings even though they are stressful to manage. It might just be that you’re fed up with cooking every night. Whatever your ‘burden’ is, write it down on your ‘don’t-do’ list and… Don’t do it!

Send yourself a love letter at the end of each day

Journal your achievements each day. These don’t have to be significant milestones. Too often, we forget to record the small wins. It might be the simple fact that you did take half an hour for yourself. Or perhaps you found the courage to tell your boss you couldn’t stay late that day.

Visit Woman

Our Nelson Day Spa is the perfect place to invest in self-care. Of course, once you walk through the doors to our tranquil space, it’s officially our job to care for you. But, deciding to book some time here is self-care enough. Visit us, and you’ll rediscover what it’s like to feel relaxed, stress-free and simply yourself once again. We can help you travel to a tropical island with a Pure Fiji treatment or daydream your way through a decadent day spa package.

If you’re ready to take a self-care journey in 2023, contact us to book your appointment.

Body Treatments to relax and refresh.

January 25, 2023 by w b

In our last blog article, we wrote about skincare and rehydrating during the Nelson summer. But, of course, the skin on your face is not the only area that might require some extra T, L, C. If you’ve overlooked the need for a good body treatment then read on… In this article, we’re sharing the benefits of body treatments and some of our favourites to book now!

Body Treatments – What are they? And what are their benefits?

Simply put, a body treatment is like a facial for your whole body! The scrubs we use in our most popular treatments cleanse and exfoliate the skin, allowing the subsequent massage oils to penetrate deep into your skin for intense rehydration.

Apart from leaving you with a wonderful all over glow there are other benefits to body treatments as all involve some relaxing massage.

Stress-less:

Massage can lower your heart rate, cortisol and insulin levels. In the fast-paced world we live in it’s easy to let stress get the better of you, but keep in mind that reducing your stress levels is critical to achieving a healthier lifestyle.

Sleep More:

If you’ve ever had a wee cat nap on the massage table, you’ll need no convincing that massage helps you get more shut-eye! Sleep is vital for your continued health and well-being. So if you’re having trouble dropping off at night why not give a body treatment a try? We like to think of them as an all-natural cure for insomnia!

And… Relax!

Massage triggers an automatic ‘Relaxation Response’. This response manifests as a slowing down of your heart and breathing rate, helping your muscles relax. This relaxation response may also trigger an increase in the ‘happy hormones’ serotonin and dopamine.

Escape to the Islands:

If you’ve returned to work after summer and feel like you need another holiday, now is the perfect time to escape to the tropics. But the good news is you don’t need to leave Nelson! Our range of Pure Fiji Body Treatments means you can head to the Islands any time you feel like it!

Some of our favourite escapes are:

The Honey Melt

Enjoy a coconut and honey body treatment. This treatment includes a full body exfoliation and application of coconut milk and honey masque, then a neck back and shoulder massage and a heavenly head massage. Finish off with a power facial.

Island Wrap

This treatment hydrates dry skin leaving the body with a beautiful “island glow”. The skin is gently dry brushed and warmed tropical oil is generously applied. The body is wrapped with hot stones while a warm oil scalp massage relieves tension, hydrates the skin, and detoxifies the system. You will leave with your mind renewed and your body restored.

Tropical Paradise Ritual

Enjoy a full-body exfoliation using the award-winning Pure Fiji Sugar Scrub, followed by a relaxing massage with exotic oil, your body is then enveloped with body butter, and covered to promote hydration. Finish off with Fijian scalp treatment.

Finally, when you’re deciding on your body treatments, don’t forget our Nelson Woman Beauty Summer Special, which is only available for a limited time:

Spa Treat for Two

Book ANY Full Price Spa Package for two people and receive a 50% discount for the second person.

Browse Spa Packages!

THEN CALL FOR YOUR SPECIALLY-PRICED SPA PACKAGE

PLEASE NOTE: This is a couples treatment; both Spa Treats must be taken at the same time and will be in the same room.

How do I rehydrate my skin?

January 5, 2023 by w b

How do I rehydrate my skin? It’s a question people often ask us, especially at this time of year.

Why is my skin dehydrated?

But before we look at how to rehydrate your skin, let’s look at how it became dehydrated in the first place.

Environmental Factors:

We often expect dehydrated skin in winter when transitioning from cold outside temperatures to inside heated spaces can affect your skin. But summer comes with its environmental factors too. Sun exposure, heat and chlorine are all factors that can dry out your skin in the warmer months. But you don’t need to give up pool days and beach days. You just need to prepare your skin for summer fun and treat it well through the season.

Alcohol and Diet:

We all have a bit of a blowout at Christmas. If you’ve been surviving the previous night’s excesses by upping your coffee in the morning, your skin will suffer. Both coffee and alcohol deplete your skin’s water content. Similarly, if you’ve indulged in too many sweet or salty snacks, your skin will be showing the results of this. Salt also extracts fluid from your body and sugar can weaken collagen production.

How do I know my skin is dehydrated?

Dehydrated skin is different to dry skin. Dry skin needs moisture, and it’s a skin type. So, you’re probably already using products to combat dry skin and keep it in good shape. Dehydrated skin is a condition rather than a skin type. It needs water, and it needs it now!

Typical symptoms of dehydrated skin:

Overall dullness, clogged pores, congestion and a lacklustre complexion.
Fine lines on the surface of your skin.
Sensitive, itchy or irritated skin.
Undereye circles and darker shadowed skin around the face.

How do I rehydrate my skin?

The good news is that your skin just needs some TLC. Here are three ways to fast-track skin rehydration.

Celebrate the month with a bit of abstinence:

The beginning of the year is a great time to participate in Dry January or Veganuary.

Dry January speaks for itself. A month free from alcohol will not just help get your skin in great shape, but you’re sure to notice benefits elsewhere too.

When it comes to Veganuary, there is a school of thought that plant-based eating can help you achieve glowing skin. Even if you decide not to go entirely plant-based, consider upping your intake of some delicious summer essentials like watermelon, berries, stone fruit, citrus, peppers and tomatoes. These foods are all water-rich and will give you a boost of much-needed hydration.

Find the perfect product to plump:

Ultraceuticals, one of Australia’s pre-eminent cosmeceutical brands and one of our bestselling product lines, has a range of serums, masks and moisturisers designed to support your skin’s hydration levels. The Ultra B Hydration Mask features panthenol, sodium hyaluronate and peptides to help calm, comfort and restore hydration to your skin. Enriched with Niacinamide, this moisturising mask works to plump the skin visibly. You’ll find the link to our Ultraceuticals shop on our home page, or call into the spa when we reopen.

Take advantage of our Hydra Facial Special:

Our new and improved Hydra Facial is still on offer as one of our summer seasonal specials. This intense hydration experience restores and reactivates your skin with immediate and long-lasting effects. Enjoy double serums and masks in a single treatment. Buy yours HERE.

How to get Perfect Party Eyes

December 15, 2022 by w b

It’s summer, and the festive season is fast approaching, which can mean only one thing… It’s time to get your social on. So, as you prepare for after-work drinks, Christmas Eve with friends or a grand New Year’s bash, we thought we’d share some tips on how to get perfect party eyes!

How to get Perfect Party Eyes

Frame your Face:

Your eyebrows frame your face, so well-groomed brows are a great place to begin. An eyebrow tidy and tint at our Nelson Spa takes just 20 minutes. But if you haven’t managed to find time for an appointment, don’t worry because other options are available! Jane Iredale Brow Products have all been revamped and are now reformulated for better colour and longer-lasting wear.

The PureBrow™ Precision Pencil will add definition, fill gaps and balance asymmetrical brows.
The PureBrow™ Shaping Pencil is double-sided. Use the thicker side of the pencil to create shape and fill brows and the finer side to outline and create definition.
Finally, the PureBrow™ Brow Gel tames your brows, adding depth and keeping hairs in place.

All these brow products come in various shades, so you’ll find your perfect match!

Luscious Lashes:

Lash tinting will add depth and colour to your eyes. Our professional Eyelash Tint also includes an eyebrow tidy and costs just $40! But again, if you haven’t managed to secure an appointment before your next party, there are other options. Invest in a Jane Iredale mineral mascara that lengthens, conditions, and thickens lashes to perfection for a luxe look you’ll love.

Prepare to Party:

Although not an instant fix for perfect peepers, we couldn’t write about party eyes without including a little on our new product range from Lash Fridays. We stock both Brow and Lash Growth Serums at $59.99 each.

Results from Lash Fridays’ serums typically appear within 3-8 weeks. This will vary from person to person. Some people will see results already after one week, but most people within six weeks.

Currently, if you buy a lash serum, you’ll get a brow serum at half price. (Only while stocks last).

Line Them Up:

Whether you prefer a perfect line or a smudged-out smoky eye, eyeliner is a must-have in your party makeup kit. Talk to us about the options we have in the spa.

Step Out of The Shadow with Eyeshadow:

Eyelash application can be a minefield, so here are our three simple tips to perfect party eyes!

Start with a neutral base before you add colour. Use a primer and/or a light dusting of translucent powder.
Always build your colour from light to dark. But remember, you don’t have to overcomplicate things. Sometimes you might choose a neutral matte or shimmer shadow and blend one shade all over your lid.
Use a setting spray for party staying power!

If you need more help achieving perfect party eyes, call in and see us, we’re happy to guide you through the product range at our Nelson Spa.

Christmas Gifts for Summer

December 8, 2022 by w b

If you haven’t begun, it’s time to start your Christmas shopping. So, in this week’s article, we’re sharing our favourite Christmas gifts for Summer ’22 from our fabulous day spa right here in Nelson. Read on to discover some of our fantastic Yuletide offerings!

Christmas Gifts for Summer 2022

Y – is for You

It’s a busy time of year during when we all spend time considering our nearest and dearest. From choosing gifts to organising social occasions and ensuring the fridge is stocked for Nelson house guests. So, this year, don’t forget to pick up a little treat for yourself when shopping for Christmas. A soothing facial from our selection of seasonal specials will help your skin recover from the excesses of the festive season. Or some bath and body treats from our Pure Fiji range that will allow you a little spa escape at home over the Christmas break!

U – is for Under the Tree

Our Pure Fiji Christmas Packs are perfect as small under-the-tree gifts. The bodycare cracker is a perfect little gift for teens, friends, sisters, aunties and mums who might not have tried the range before. And you can hang the Rollerball and Lip Balm Duo as a tree ornament.

L – is for Luscious Lashes

Our newest product range from Lash Fridays includes an excellent Lash Growth Serum that will delight the women for whom you buy gifts.

E – is for Escape

Our guide to Christmas Gifts for summer wouldn’t be complete without a chance to escape to a desert Island. So why not take a break with your best friend… Our seasonal specials include an opportunity to book ANY Full Price Spa Package for two people and receive a 50% discount for the second person. For all the details of this offer, check out our Seasonal Specials page HERE.

T – is for Toes

Summer wouldn’t be complete without perfectly painted toes. Our mini pedicure is a beautiful gift to show your dog walker, childminder or home help how much you appreciate their efforts throughout the year.

I – is for Impressive Gifts

If you want a gift that means business for your boss, we can help! A Woman Beauty Treatment Voucher is sure to impress. It wouldn’t surprise us if you got a pay rise next year!

D – is for Dad

No, they don’t want socks! Our Sothys Athlete’s Body Treatment is a unique well-being experience for sportsmen (and women). Our Purifying Back Treatment is also a popular treatment for men. It’s like a beneficial facial for the back, finishing with a back massage.

E – is for Everybody!

If you’re not sure what to get, let them choose themselves. Our Woman Beauty Nelson monetary value gift vouchers can be used against any of our treatments or services and can be bought in denominations of $25.

Microdermabrasion in Autumn:

Reduced Sun Exposure:

Cooler Weather:

Rejuvenating Effects:

What to expect from this treatment:

Woman Microdermabrasion Treatments:

Autumn Beauty Treatments – Especially for you…

Autumn Retreat:

Pamper Pack

Hydrodermabrasion LED Facial

Ultimate Waxing Combo

Three Treatments to make your summer last longer!

A Spray Tan:

A Pure Fiji Pedi:

A Late Summer Holiday:

Tips for Self-Care, celebrating YOU!

Be by yourself

Work on a list

Send yourself a love letter at the end of each day

Visit Woman

Body Treatments – What are they? And what are their benefits?

Stress-less:

Sleep More:

And… Relax!

Escape to the Islands:

The Honey Melt

Island Wrap

Tropical Paradise Ritual

Why is my skin dehydrated?

Environmental Factors:

Alcohol and Diet:

How do I know my skin is dehydrated?

Typical symptoms of dehydrated skin:

How do I rehydrate my skin?

Celebrate the month with a bit of abstinence:

Take advantage of our Hydra Facial Special:

How to get Perfect Party Eyes

Luscious Lashes:

Line Them Up:

Christmas Gifts for Summer 2022

Y – is for You

U – is for Under the Tree

L – is for Luscious Lashes

E – is for Escape

T – is for Toes

I – is for Impressive Gifts

D – is for Dad

E – is for Everybody!

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