Aqua Beauty Blog

Updo Season

2008-12-08T08:38:00.000-08:00

Taking a cue from our favorite celebrities we have to agree that the low and loose updos are our favorite for the season.

The Curl is Back!

2008-06-07T09:05:00.000-07:00

Just when you thought you would never use another tool in your bathroom besides your trusty CHI flat iron they go and mix things up again.
Be prepared from fashion forward trend setters in NYC to LA this is what the Boston Globe has to say:

Well, never say never. Big curls, voluminous waves, and teased ringlets
have been filling up the pages of Vogue, bouncing down Fashion Week runways, and
boing-boinging down the red carpet. But it's not just fashionistas and
celebrities who are heralding the return of big hair. Several top stylists
report that many of their clients are forsaking super-straight styles of recent
years in the name of wavy locks and volume.
But the new big hair is not about
the stinky perms of yesteryear. Today's look is about looser, natural-looking
curls. "Bring out those big barrel curling irons because big hair is a strong
look for spring and it's happening in different ways," said Tim Rogers of
Charles Worthington London in New York. "We're seeing the vampy big hair, like
Barbarella in the 1960s, but we're also seeing the loose bouncy curls
popularized by Gisele Bundchen and Kate Hudson."
Chalk it up to fashion's
continuing obsession with the '80s, says Elle Werlin, a fashion and celebrity
stylist in New York. "The '80s look has been showing up on the catwalks the past
few seasons and the urban market has really run with it," she said. "I
anticipate we'll see a lot more of these big hair looks, ones that involve a
little more hairspray.

And just when you thought it was safe to throw out those rusty old curling irons and hot curlers. Well ladies, looks like you held on to them long enough for the circle to complete it's self. So if you find your straight hair pulling you down come in and see the inovations that have come about in the world of body waves.

Spray Tanning is here!

2008-05-16T18:37:00.000-07:00

Aqua now has Spray Tanning available for that right off the Beach Glow you are longing for!
No need to hide in the backyard waiting for the sun to bring your legs back from their dayglow glare. Come in and experience the Sunmist System for yourself.
The airbrush process allows the DHA and Erythrulose to interact with the amino acids in the outermost layer of skin cells, darkening the skin naturally over time without exposure to harmful UV sunlight, while Sunmist’s rejuvenating, replenishing formulas enrich the skin as they enhance it. Along with the proprietary complex, DermEssential Infusion I™, a blending of certified organic extracts and natural mineral derivatives, a rich mix of anti-oxidants, vitamins and natural hydrators keeps skin protected, nourished and soothed long after the tanning experience.
Come give it a try so the neighbors don't have to break out their shades! :)

Natural Nails Are In

2008-05-07T08:49:00.000-07:00

Many factors determine nail growth, and each fingernail will grow at different rates. Heredity and health determine how fast the nail plate will grow, although the growth slows as we age. People who use their hands a lot usually experience a faster growth rate. We equate nail strength with hardness, though in actuality, nails are only strong if they have a combination of strength, hardness and flexibility. The combination of strength and flexibility create the ideal nail plate.
Many factors can cause changes in the nail plate, resulting in lowered levels of strength and flexibility. For instance, water will absorb into the nail plate causing the cells to shift and change shape. Repeated or prolonged exposure to water can result in dry, split, brittle, or peeling nails.

* Excessive hand washing or using household cleaning solutions without protection can rob our skin and nails of vital oil and moisture, resulting in split, peeling nails.
* The nail plate is comprised of many layers of cells that lose their inner material and become flat, hard and translucent.
* Strength is a combination of hardness, and flexibility.
* Nails that split and peel lack sufficient oil and moisture.
* Dry and brittle nails: Usually due to lack of moisture in the nails or excessive contact with strong chemicals like detergents.
* Daily application of cuticle oil can help to replenish loss of moisture in nails.
* Weekly/biweekly paraffin wax treatments will also assist in locking in moisture and improving the condition of your hands and nails.
* It is the client’s responsibility to maintain her nails at home between salon visits.
* It is the technician’s responsibility to help the client maintain beautiful, healthy nails. Visit your nail tech once a week or biweekly.
* The nail technician is trained to recognize nail diseases and disorders, but not to treat them in the salon.
* Nail diseases and disorders should be diagnosed by a physician and the prescribed medication taken or used as directed.

Good communication between nail professional and customer is essential, so if you are not happy with your service or your nails, talk to your technician or the salon owner about it.

Article By:
Kelly Holmes is your natural nail expert at Aqua Salon.
She works Tuesday through Saturday to make your hands and feet
look and feel their best.
Call today for you appointment: 851-3377

Welcome to the Aqua Beauty Blog!

2008-04-25T19:56:00.000-07:00

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