The 4 Benefits of a Facial

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You may have a skincare regimen that you follow for healthy, youthful looking skin, but every once in awhile your skin needs a little extra TLC from a professional to get it looking squeaky clean and address any issues you are having. 

A regular facial might sound like a superfluous way to spend your money, but think about it for a second: Simply washing and drying your hair each day isn't going to make it look its best. You're still going to need to schedule a salon visit for a cut every six weeks to keep your hair looking healthy.

Your skin, especially your face, is exposed to so many toxins and dirt throughout the day. Daily cleansers are great, but they're not going to get deep beneath the surface like you need. 

Here are four benefits of getting a regular facial. (Trust us, your skin will thank you!)

1. Facials are Deep Cleansing

Your skin goes through a lot every day. Smog, dust, toxins, and chemicals fill the air and wreak havoc on your skin. Daily cleansers are one way to combat all of the bacteria that's piled up on your face, but getting a deep cleanse is a job for the pros.  

2. Facials are Anti-Aging

No one wants to think about how their skin is going to age, but facials are a way to help slow down the aging process. They can reduce the appearance of wrinkles because they increase blood circulation and oxygen flow, which promotes collagen production and increases the elasticity of your skin, thus making it look more bouncy and youthful. It's never too early to start taking proper care of your skin, so don't think you're too young to be partaking in regular facials! 

3. Facials are Relaxing

The best reason to get a facial is because they are very relaxing. At the end of a long week, there's really nothing better than to sit in a quiet room and have a professional massage your face and slather on lotions and oils that promote healthy skin and smell great. Plus, the boost in circulation on your skin will make it look glowing and healthy. 

4. Facials Help Treat and Heal Your Skin

It seems like no matter how old we get, there is always going to be an issue with our skin every so often. A regular facial will help treat and heal your skin issues like blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, sunspots, acne, inflammation, rosacea, dehydration, acne scarring, and loss of elasticity. If you keep having the same skin issues pop up, a facial might be a good solution to helping you on the way to clearer, healthier skin. 

Thinking about Scheduling a Facial in Santa Barbara?

If you're in need of a facial in Santa Barbara, call to schedule an appointment with Volume Eyelash Studio at (805) 881-2242! 

 

Why You Shouldn't Wax at Home

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Thanks to endless DIY tutorials on websites and blogs, we're handling a lot more stuff on our own these days—from furniture building to changing our own oil, but one thing that we shouldn't attempt to DIY is waxing body hair. There are numerous at-home waxing kits and DIY tutorials about how to best wax your body hair off at home, but the truth is that you're never going to get the same results as you can in the studio with a professional. 

Here are a few reasons why waxing is best left to the pros. 

A Pro Knows How to Wax As Quickly and Painlessly As Possible

You expect that waxing is going to be a little uncomfortable, but you'd be surprised at how much more painful it can be when you choose to wax at home. The at-home wax kits that you can buy don't contain high-quality wax, which can make a difference in the discomfort of removing hair. 

A salon professional will also know the right technique to remove hair quickly and can get to those hard-to-reach spots that you won't be able to see if you're waxing it yourself. 

A Professional Waxer Has Better Quality Wax

There's just no doubt about it: Professional waxers use higher quality wax than the average at-home kit. The technology of wax is constantly improving and it's likely that pros are going to have access to the latest types of waxes available. These higher-quality waxes are likely going to be less painful, remove hair quicker, and can even smell better than a lot of the traditional at-home kits. 

The Quality of Waxing Results Will be Better

No matter how good you may think you'll be at waxing your own hair, a pro is just always going to be better. Even the pros themselves hire professional waxers to remove their own hair! 

A professional waxer is going to be able to see all of the hair that needs to be removed and can get to those hard-to-reach places that you aren't able to. They also have all of the professional tools and equipment necessary to remove hair. Your experience will also be better at a salon than trying to maneuver around in different positions in your bathroom. 

Schedule a Professional Waxing at Volume Eyelash Studio

Do you need to schedule a professional waxing in Santa Barbara? Call the Volume Eyelash Studio at 805-881-2242 to schedule an appointment for legs, eyebrows, or a bikini wax!

 

 

 

The 5 Biggest Eyebrow Mistakes

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Eyebrows are one of the most defining features on your face. When your brows are looking good, they can help bring focus toward your gorgeous eyes and frame your face. But when your brows are too thin, not arched right, or too dark for your complexion, they can really detract from what you've got going on. 

Here are the five biggest eyebrow mistakes you can make—and how to fix them. 

You're Over-plucking Them

We've all been guilty of this No. 1 eyebrow sin. Right now, fuller, thicker brows are very in, but in the early 00's, people were sporting a thinner brow that led to a whole lot of over-plucking. But plucking your brows into oblivion is not doing your face any favors: It looks unnatural and doesn't frame your face in the right way. 

How to fix it: DROP THE TWEEZERS. Yes, it might be awkward in the beginning as they grow out, but trust us. It's the only way. If you're having trouble growing them out, you can check out some growth serum products to give them a bit of a growth boost. 

You're Trying to Make them Identical

We've all been told that it's super important for our eyebrows to match perfectly, but this is a total myth. The truth is that your eyebrows are never going to look exactly identical and obsessing over it is just going to lead to over-plucking. 

How to fix it: Leave them alone for a little while and let them grow out. After they've grown out a little bit, you can work on re-shaping them without going overboard with making them match exactly. 

You're Placing the Arch in the Wrong Spot

The arch is one of the most important things about your eyebrows. While some women naturally have a strong arch, others have more subtle ones. Many women, while trying to create an arch, put it in the middle of the brow. This can give you an unintended angry or surprised look on your face.

How to fix it: Let your eyebrows go out for a little bit and then go to a brow specialist to see if they can help you re-shape them to fit with your natural arch. 

You're Skipping Brow Gel

Your eyebrows may look great right after you do your makeup in the morning, but that look won't last all day if you're not using brow gel to hold the hairs in place.

How to fix it: After you've filled in your brows while doing your makeup in the morning, apply some clear brow gel in the direction the hair grows.

You're Going too Dark with Your Filler

Most of us aren't blessed with naturally super thick eyebrows that don't require any assistance from makeup. But be careful if you fill in your brows—coloring them in too dark can be overkill. As it is with most things: less is more. 

How to fix it: Take the time to find an eyebrow pencil or kit that matches the color of your natural brow. Apply with short, feathery strokes and step back from the mirror so that you get a more natural look. 

Consider Microblading

Microblading is a procedure performed by a trained technician in a salon that improves the appearance of your eyebrows. Sometimes it is also called “feather touch” or “micro-stroking.” Microblading is a semi-permanent eyebrow tattoo that will eventually fade away after several weeks. 

Want to know more about whether or not microblading is for you? Visit the SB Volume Eyelash Studio in Santa Barbara for a consultation with our expert salon technicians!