January 16, 2015
The Benefits of Oil Pulling
Oil Pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic oral hygiene ritual that originated in India dating back over 3,000 years. This ancient practice is now making a comeback in the …
January 9, 2015
Extractions vs. Waxing
Lately, the girls and I—all current Alpha’s—have been discussing the “great debate.” What do you find more personally satisfying, performing extractions or waxing? Personally, I love popping zits: …
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January 4, 2015
"Acne" Skin
As an esthetician, I come across many different skin types and problems, the most common one being “acne.” I put acne in quotes because I see very few …
January 2, 2015
Spotlight on Acne Spot-treating
I’ve personally suffered from acne all of my life, from cystic to hormonal, stress-caused, and everything in between. Since a young age, I have always required rather harsh …
December 27, 2014
Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil (melaleuca) is an incredible essential oil that has been around for quite some time. It has amazing healing components that kill bacteria and it has …
December 25, 2014
High Frequency
High frequency is a very useful, effective, and simple machine that is very beneficial to the client. When used properly, it can be used every day. The machine …
December 20, 2014
I Don’t Need Botox in my Twenties—And Neither Do You
This is my personal opinion but I believe getting botox in your 20s is way too early. I think that both men and women become their sexiest after …
December 13, 2014
Beauty Behind Ice
Freeze your flaws away by trying out an ice facial treatment. Ice can be used to treat a wide variety of skin conditions from blemished to aging, and …
December 11, 2014
3 Steps to Prevent Ingrown Hair After Waxing
An ingrown hair occurs when a shaved or tweezed hair grows back into the skin, causing inflammation and irritation. Sometimes, dead skin can clog up a hair follicle. …
December 10, 2014
The Difference between Sunblock and Sunscreen
The difference between sunblock and sunscreen is often misunderstood. Sunblock and sunscreen are considered to be synonymous terms, which is not the case. As the names imply, one …
December 8, 2014
Nice hands, Grandma!
Just kidding, that headline was kind of rude. On a serious note, when we think of anti-aging regimens, we think of serums, eye creams, night creams, and so …
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