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Get the Perfect Blowout: How to Achieve a Salon-Worthy Style at Home

Nothing compares to a smooth, frizz-free blowout that lasts for days! It’s the ultimate confidence boost, not to mention a huge time savor when you wake up the next morning with your blowout still intact. Complexions Master Stylist, Danielle, has created a step-by-step blowout guide to help you achieve the perfect blowout at home. Whether you want a sleek and straight hair style or glamorous full-bodied waves, the key to any blowout is starting

By Denise Dubois|September 6th, 2018|Categories: Salon|

Beauty Tools for Perfect Makeup Application

With all the different beauty tools and trends out there, how are we supposed to know what works and what doesn’t? Even more importantly, who can spend all that money on a million different tools? If you’re like us, we prefer quick, multi-use beauty tools that get the job done. We went through our brush belt and picked three pro beauty tools that are a necessary addition to any makeup lovers bag. Here

By Denise Dubois|July 26th, 2018|Categories: Beauty Products|

Melanoma Awareness

Skin Cancer Awareness Melanoma is the most serious and fastest-growing type of skin cancer. In fact, the Skin Cancer Foundation reported that over 5 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the United States each year, and skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. Although this is a scary statistic, the good news is that skin cancer is completely preventable! Melanoma can be caused by UV radiation from the sun, tanning

By Denise Dubois|May 7th, 2018|Categories: Skin Care|

Botox & Facial Fillers – The Fountain of Youth (Without the Knife!)

Combine the best of both worlds! Regular facials combined with botox and/or fillers is the key to healthy, youthful, glowing skin. Botox is an injectable used to lessen the movement of specific muscle of the face in an effort to target wrinkles created by the contraction of facial muscle groups. The areas that are treated most often include the forehead, the area between the eyebrows, and the crows feet (on the side of the eyes). The

By Denise Dubois|April 13th, 2018|Categories: Therapies and Treatments|

Stress Awareness Month at Complexions Spa

The importance of a spa goes beyond just being a simple indulgence; it's an investment in your overall health and mental well-being! April is Stress Awareness Month, and it's more important than ever to take care of your mind, body and spirit.

By Denise Dubois|April 9th, 2018|Categories: Health|

The “Must Knows” of Bridal Makeup

1. Start Prepping Months In Advance Don’t wait until the last minute and expect miraculous results; start prepping your skin at least six months before the big day! Although you might want to treat you and your bridal party to a facial or some lash extensions a week before the wedding, I highly recommend trying these treatments out way before then. Facials, lash extensions, brow tinting, lash tinting, facial waxing and pretty much anything

By Denise Dubois|April 4th, 2018|Categories: Bridal Makeup, Makeup|

Glow From Within

Written by Complexions Makeup Artist, Natalie. You can moisturize, exfoliate and apply all the topical products you want—but if you’re not taking care of your body from the inside, you won’t achieve the glowing skin of your dreams! Here’s my guide to help you glow from within… Avocados: Not only are avocados loaded with fatty acids that help reduce the appearance of aging skin, but they also contain antioxidants, fiber, potassium, magnesium and folate which

By Denise Dubois|March 7th, 2018|Categories: Skin Care|

Are You Eating Heart Smart?

Eat Heart Smart Foods According to the CDC 80% of deaths from heart disease can be attributed to preventable factors like obesity, poor physical activity, heavy drinking and eating habits! Fruits & Veggies - 2.5 Cups of Veggies - 2 Cups of Fruit - Berries are packed with Vitamin C, folate, manganese, potassium & fiber! Eat Whole Grains - … and minimize processed food with added sugar! Reduce Sodium - having less sodium

By Denise Dubois|January 22nd, 2018|Categories: Health|Tags: Complexions Spa, Health, wellness|

Five Skincare Resolutions to Make in the New Year

Keeping resolutions can be tough—we know from years of experience. So why not make a few that give you great results, guaranteed, and which have nothing to do with the gym? Making even just one of these resolutions for 2018 will help brighten your day, and your complexion. Wear Sunscreen Everyday Sunscreen isn’t just for the summer! While you might feel the sun more on a hot summer day, your skin is still exposed

By Denise Dubois|December 21st, 2017|Categories: Skin Care|

Holiday Glamour

Holiday Glamour Secrets Party, dinner and get-together season is now underway! The holidays are the perfect time to play around with bold, sparkly makeup and hair when you’re out-and-about with friends and family! Some of the biggest beauty trends this season include glittery eyes, bold lips and shiny, full-bodied hair. We’ve put together our top must-try beauty trends which will help get you into the holiday spirit, so you can start 2018 off

By Denise Dubois|November 28th, 2017|Categories: Beauty Products|

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