Posts Tagged 'Albany'

How to Remove Gel Polish at Home — without Ruining Your Nails!

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Gel nail polish has revolutionized the beauty world — but there is no denying that removing the old gel polish from your nails is no easy task.  Whether you soak your nails in acetone for what seems like an eternity, or you peel it off, taking off gel nail polish is most certainly a chore.

There is hope a last! Beauty experts have some secrets when it comes to removing gel polish at home that won’t completely destroy your nail beds ...

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How to make your next waxing treatment more tolerable

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Top tips to making your next wax treatment more torlerable

1. Avoid your morning hit of caffeine
Caffeine before your wax not only increases your energy levels but your sensitivity levels as well causing more pain during your wax.

2. A little sensitive?
Taking a painkiller (NOT ASPIRIN) 30 minutes before your wax can help reduce pain.

3. A lot sensitive?
Invest in a skin numbing cream! Just make sure you read the instructions about when to apply as sometimes it requires at ...

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Why Microneedling Is the Next Big Thing in Skin Care

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Microneedling the Next Big Thing in Skin Care

Microneedling also known as Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT), medical skin needling, dermal needling or micro-needling, is a relatively new but popular cosmetic procedure.  Used for skin regeneration and treatment of various skin conditions such as scarring, wrinkles and stretch marks.  It’s considerably cheaper than other rejuvenating treatments such as resurfacing lasers, and has been found to be effective at promoting collagen.

Microneedling the procedure

The procedure involves the use of an electronic pen or roller device ...

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The importance of a regular wax rountine!

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Regular wax routine – why is it important

For those who you who undergo a regular waxing routine you will already understand the benefits of having your wax at regular intervals.

However there are many people out there who only get a wax for a special occasion such as going on holiday or they simply forget to rebook at the right intervals.

This article will help you understand the need for regular waxing intervals and why it is best to rebook your next ...

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What’s the difference between a Brazilian Wax and a Bikini Wax?

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Brazilian Wax and a Bikini Wax – whats the difference?

Bikini, Brazilian, Extended bikini, French bikini, Hollywood, The Sphinx, The Playboy, The European, Thong Wax, The Landing Strip…the list goes on…how many names have you heard for a “bikini wax”? It seems that everyone has coined their own term for different amounts of hair removed on the bikini area. How is one expected to know what they want?!

At Botanica Beauty Therapy we try to keep it simple. We have three different styles of ...

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Nail art available here at Botanica Beauty Therapy

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One of Jodie’s latest creations. Nail art is not your average manicure, it can transform nails through painting, embellishing, and/or decorating them. Your nails can be decorated with designs and colors that can range from plain prints and glitter to crystal and abstracts. It can be performed on both fingernails and toenails- our aim is to always create something new and original.

Please ask Jodie our professional Beauty Therapist about the types of nail art we have on ...

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Introducing Jodie our new beauty therapist

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We would like to introduce you to Jodie our new genuinely warm and caring Beauty Therapist. For the past two years Jodie has worked at Forme Spa in Takapuna and brings her expertise and experience to our clinic. Jodie will ensure you are well cared for, and your treatment is carried out in a professional and relaxing manner.

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It’s all coming together

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It’s all coming together! We have been working hard in the new year and its all starting to pay off. The beauty bed and cabinet have arrived, we’re just adding the final touches to the beauty room and soon Botanica Beauty will be ready to go. We hope our treatment room is appealing to you, our aim is to offer a comfortable relaxed décor, modern beauty equipment and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere with experienced staff.

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