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Home Beauty Routine: Summer vs. Winter Essentials

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Your Home Beauty Routine –

why Summer/Winter are different?

Your Home Beauty skincare blog with great lifestyle tips and complete skincare routine. Seasonally from Winter to Summer.

With drastic changes in our Seasons from temperature to sun exposure you should notice how much your skin feels different. Your skin feels the effect from the cold Wintery winds to the hot Summer days.

If you live a in a very hot climate like Queensland Australia. You know that we sweat a lot in Summer time. So our pores block up a lot more with oil, sweat, dirt and pollution.

Our Winters even though are not very cold at all. Our windy days can be very drying on our skin. So what exactly do you need to change when it comes to your Home Beauty Routine

Beauty Skincare – For Summer

Sun, heat, and humidity create a whole new set of issues. Your skin’s oil production may go into overdrive, leading to:

Increased oiliness and shine
Clogged pores and breakouts
Sun damage and hyperpigmentation
Sweat and grime buildup

Your Summer Mission: Cleanse, Protect, and Lighten Up.

1. Cleansing: Refresh and Purify
You can bring back a gentle gel or foaming cleanser to effectively remove sweat, oil, and sunscreen without being harsh. Double cleansing is still your best friend for thoroughly clean skin at night.

2. Toning: Soothe and Balance
A refreshing, alcohol-free toner can help remove any last traces of oil and calm the skin.

Look for ingredients like: Witch Hazel (alcohol-free), Green Tea, Cucumber, or Salicylic Acid (for acne-prone skin).

3. Moisturizing: Go Lightweight
A thick cream can feel heavy and greasy in the summer. Switch to a lightweight, oil-free lotion or a gel-based moisturizer. These provide hydration without clogging pores.

Look for ingredients like: Hyaluronic Acid (it’s great year-round!), Niacinamide, and Aloe Vera.

4. Exfoliation 1 or 2 Times Weekly Treat: For normal/oily/combination skin use twice a week. For dry/dehydrated/mature skin once a week

5. Mask Weekly Treat – Oil Balancing Mask/Hydrating Mask: A weekly mask can work wonders to absorb excess oil, draw out impurities from your pores, and keep breakouts at bay. Or to soften and smooth lines and wrinkles. Don’t forget your Back in summer needs a Bacial (Back Facial)

6. Monthly Treatment: A professional facial treatment is ideal especially if you suffer with any skin issues. Or why not have a Pamper Party book professional facials. Don’t forget if you have a unwell loved one a pamper treatment like a Facial will really make them feel special

Summer Beauty Tips

SPF is Non-Negotiable: This is the #1 rule. Use a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher and reapply every 2 hours, especially if you’re swimming or sweating.
Add Antioxidants: A Vitamin C serum in the morning can boost your sunscreen’s effectiveness and fight free radical damage from the sun.
Also 3 most important Anti-Ageing ingredients you should always use is Retinol A, Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C

Protective Gear: A wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses are your best accessories.

Eat Your Water: Enjoy water-rich foods like watermelon, cucumber, and berries to stay hydrated.

Home Beauty Skincare – For Winter

Cold winds, low humidity, and indoor heating all conspire to strip moisture from your skin. This leads to a compromised skin barrier, resulting in:

Dryness and flakiness
Tightness and discomfort
Redness and sensitivity
A dull, lackluster appearance

Your Winter Mission: Hydrate, Nourish, and Protect.

Your Winter Home Skincare Routine

1. Cleansing: Go Creamy & Gentle
Ditch the foaming cleansers that can strip your skin’s natural oils. Instead, opt for a milky, creamy, or oil-based cleanser. These remove impurities without disrupting your delicate skin barrier.

Pro-Tip: Try “double cleansing” in the evening. Start with an oil cleanser to melt away makeup and grime, then follow with a gentle cream cleanser.

2. Toning: Hydration is Key
Skip any alcohol-based toners. Your winter toner should be a hydrating essence or mist that adds a layer of moisture back into the skin.

Look for ingredients like: Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Rosewater.

3. Moisturizing: Thicker is Better
This is where you bring out the heavy-hitters. Swap your lightweight lotion for a richer, thicker cream. This creates a protective barrier to lock in moisture and shield your skin from the cold. As well apply Anti-Aging Massage Techniques when moisturising. For Mature Skin also add a serum lotion every 2nd night.

Look for ingredients like: Ceramides, Shea Butter, Peptides, and Hyaluronic Acid.
Pro-Tip: Apply your moisturizer to slightly damp skin to trap even more hydration. For extra nourishment, press a few drops of a facial oil (like Rosehip, Jojoba, or Marula oil) on top of your moisturizer.

4. Weekly Treat: The Hydration Bomb Mask
Once a week, treat your skin to a deeply nourishing mask to combat dryness and restore its glow.

Winter Home Beauty Tips

Use a Humidifier: Place one in your bedroom to add moisture back into the air while you sleep.
Lukewarm Showers: Hot water strips your skin’s oils. Keep your showers and face-washing short and lukewarm.
Don’t Skip SPF: The sun’s UVA rays are present year-round and can cause aging. Use a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher every morning.
Hydrate from Within: Drink plenty of water and herbal teas.

Don’t waste money on

the wrong cleanser or moisturiser

In two very simple but important steps I show you how to determine if you’re using the right cleanser & moisturiser. Did you know the average Australian women spend $3600 per year on beauty products.

Also check out The Age Fix- How to Look Ten Years Younger by a leading Plastic surgeon. Telling you which beauty products actually work.

Ist step Cleanser Test

Wash your face with a gentle cleanser about a 10 cents size. Do this first thing in the morning. Pat dry with soft towel. Now sit down where it’s not too hot or cold for about an 30 to 60 mins. Then look and feel your skin.

1.Normal skin – has no oiliness or flakiness

2. Combination skin – has oil on your T-Zone, large pores and dryness

3. Oily skin – has oil on most areas & large pores. Foaming or Gel cleansers

4. Acne Prone skin – has breakouts, oiliness, redness, sensitive and or dryness. Use AM a gentler cleanser. Then PM a more deeper cleanser.

5. Dry Skin – has some flakiness, tightness and small pores.

6. Sensitive skin – has some redness, rashes or itching. Always use a Sunblock

7. Mature skin – is usually over 40 yrs, fine lines, wrinkles and or sagging skin.

Basically if your skin feels ok you have normal skin. If it feels tight it’s probably dry. Or if it tends to feel oily or looks shiny its oily skin. But if you have both then you might have combination skin.

2nd Step Moisturiser test

Next apply your moisturiser usually about a 10 cents size. Again basically if your skin feels ok it’s normal. Wash your face with a gentle cleanser about a 10 cents size.

Do this first thing in the morning. Pat dry with soft towel. Now sit down where it’s not too hot or cold for about an 30 to 60 mins. Then look and feel your skin.

1. Normal skin – your moisturiser should not feel heavy or leave you feeling tight

2. Oily skin – it shouldn’t leave a greasy feeling. Gel or Non-Comedogenic moinsturiser are ideal for O/C/A skins

3. Combination skin – it shouldn’t feel greasy on your t-zone or tight in other areas. Apply less to your oilier areas and more to drier areas

4. Acne Prone skin – similar to combination skin not a heavy feeling on oilier areas or tightness on drier areas. First apply your acne treatment before your moisturiser.

5. Dry Skin – it should absorb straight into the skin & relive any dryness.

6. Sensitive skin – it shouldn’t leave skin irritated, stingy or red. Spritz throughout the day with a Moisturising Spray

7. Mature skin – Similar to normal skin type your moisturiser should not feel heavy or leave you feeling tight. Ideal to use a treatment serum first. Mature skin can also be slightly C/O/D/S as well

If after your 2nd step you’re still not certain of your skin type. Book yourself a Salon or Mobile Facial Treatment. Then your therapist can diagnose your skin type. If you’re having a facial before a special occasion coming up allow a week before your Beauty Treatment. Espically if you have allergies or sensitive skin. Or having extractions done.

Don’t forget your Eye and Lip Treatments

Remember your Eyes and Lips need attention too. A good Eye or Lip treatment is vital. As your skin is the thinniest on your eye area. Always lightly cleanse your eye area. For small bumps under the eyes use a gentle scrub. When using your face scrub always include your lips.

Moisturising only ever use an Eye Cream. To soften fine Lines and wrinkles try an Eye or Lip Mask. Include your lip area when moisturising your face. If you have dark circles just give yourself a regular mini eye massage to increase blood circulation. For those thin top lips try a good Lip Plumping product to increase the volume

DIY Summer & Winter Home Beauty Masks

Summer Soother Mask: Cucumber & Aloe

This mask is like a cool drink of water for hot, irritated, or sun-kissed skin. Cucumber is cooling and hydrating, while aloe vera is a powerhouse of anti-inflammatory and healing properties.

Ingredients: ¼ cucumber, peeled and blended (or finely grated)
2 tablespoons of pure aloe vera gel
A few drops of tea tree oil (optional, for blemish-prone skin)

Instructions:Blend or grate the cucumber to get a watery pulp.
In a bowl, mix the cucumber pulp with the aloe vera gel. Add tea tree oil if using.
Apply the cooling mixture to a clean face.
Relax for 15 minutes (place the cucumber slices on your eyes for the full spa experience!).
Rinse with cool water and apply your lightweight moisturizer.

Winter Rescue Mask: Avocado & Honey

This mask is a superfood feast for your face. Avocado is rich in fatty acids and Vitamin E to nourish, while honey is a natural humectant that draws moisture into the skin and has antibacterial properties.

Ingredients: ½ ripe avocado, mashed
1 tablespoon of raw honey
1 teaspoon of plain yogurt or a few drops of olive oil (optional, for extra moisture

Instructions: 1. Mash the avocado in a small bowl until smooth.
Stir in the honey and yogurt/olive oil until you have a creamy paste.
Apply to a clean face, avoiding the eye area.
Leave on for 15-20 minutes.
Rinse off with lukewarm water and follow with your moisturizer.

Home Beauty Makeup Tips

Your eyes and lips need extra hydration too. If you usually use an Eye Gel for Summer then try an Eye cream or serum.
For lips always keep a chapstick and or lip moisturiser handy for Winter
Also be careful with long hot showers as that can dry you skin out even more.
As well as your Foundation you might look at changing. For normal to dry skins try a cream or liquid foundation. Oily and combination you might need use an oil free foundation

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Mobile Beauty Tip: Our Top Anti-Aging Advice

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Best Mobile Beauty Tip for

Anti-Aging Products

Looking for some amazing Beauty Tips on Anti-Aging ? From Skincare Products, Health Supplements, Facial Devices to Home Massage Techniques

Mobile Beauty Tip 1 – First up is Retinol A which is a form of Vitamin A which plumps up and smooths out your skin surface. It promotes healthy growth of those new skin and furthermore decreases the aging process.

As well as firms & tightens up your skin. Helps with pigmentation to whiten and brighten your skin

Secondly is Glycolic (Alpha Hydroxy Acids or AHA) its a natural derivative from sugar cane. So it softens & smooths out fine lines & wrinkles.

Also works like an exfoliant and scrubs of those dead skin cells. So it gives you a smoother & brighter appearance. Helps your skin look more fresher

Lastly is Vitamin C protects your skin from all those nasties out there. Like sunlight, air pollution & unhealthy food. As well as repairs any damage to your skin. Also minimizes scars & fine lines

Best Beauty Supplement

Mobile Beauty Tip 2 – a very simple one just does it all from reducing wrinkles, firming up your skin, strengthening nail growth, thickening your hair. To reducing bone loss & boosting muscle mass

Just by adding a daily dose of COLLAGEN. There are so many ways to include in your diet. Add to your coffee or smoothies, baked goods or main meal. Available in many flavours like vanilla or chocolate or fruit flavours also unflavoured as well

A well re-knowned wholistic plastic surgeon Dr Anthony Youn says. Results from clinical trials has shown Collagen improves up to 60% moisture and tone of your skin. Go for top quality Collagen supplements with Verisol as the main ingredient is great for your face.

As we get older you find you start adding serums and night creams. By taking a a daily Collagen supplement you can reduce all these extra beauty treatments

Which Collagen Type is right for you?

Collagen type 1 & 3 is for skin, hair, nails and bones. Minimizes fines lines. Improves dryness, increases elasticity. Slows hair loss and helps correct weak nails. Also helps bone structure and build lean muscle.

Whereas Collagen 2 is for joints and cartilage. Increases protein and collagen for knees, back, jaw and joints

You should have Verisol as the main ingredient in your Collagen supplements. Studies show that Verisol can slow the natural process of sagging skin. Which leads to less wrinkles, sagging skin and lack of moisture.

Also include Hydraulic Acid which helps plumpen up your skin. Add on Biotin for brittle nails and hair loss. Include all 3 ingredients for the best results.

Best Anti-Aging Device Beauty Tip

Mobile Beauty Tip 3 – Micro-Needling your skin. It can help increase collagen and thicken your skin. Also soften fine lines and wrinkles. As well as decrease acne scarring.

But you can do it at home easily. By purchasing a Micro -Needle Roller or Pen. This helps your moisturisers and serums penetrate deeper into your skin. Which means your skincare product works much more effectively.

Simple to use 1 – 3 times a week with roller or 1 -2 times a month. Some redness may occur for a short period so do at night. Don’t use over any redness or infected areas

Anti-Aging Massage Technique Tip

Mobile Beauty Tip 4 – fine lines, reduce acne with simple Home Massage Techniques. We will show you 4 quick Facial Massage techniques, which you can easily do at home. By regularly combining it with your skincare routine. You will get even better results.

A Facial Massage will not only reduce tension and tiredness in your face. As well giving you a more youthful appearance and it’s such an easy Anti-Aging technique. Facial Massage will also improves circulation and help unblock toxins in your pores. Reducing breakouts, millia and acne. As well as achieving a more healthy glow

Why combine your daily

Beauty care with Massage?

Get into the habit with your skincare routine to add these easy anti-aging massage movements. When you moisturise never use downward strokes. As that can drag and stretch your skin causing eventual sagging. Always use across or upward strokes. With regular Facial massage you can depuff your eyes, soften forehead lines, define your cheeks and firm your jaw lines.

Facial Massage can help improve your acne. Just like an aging skincare routine. By adding these these acne reducing massage techniques on a regular basis. You not only help your skin but your Scrubs and Masks will work much better for you. By boosting your circulation you rid your skin of toxins. Relaxing your face also decreases your stress levels. Which is good for Acne causing hormones. Also try a chocolate mask it’s a great detoxifying and balancing mask for Teenage Acne

Jaw & Cheekbone Massage techniques

STEP 1 Define your Jaw With your index finger and thumb, pinch the skin along your jawline. Starting from the center of the chin and going outward to just below your ears. For anti-aging this works to unclog the lymph nodes. Reducing sagging along the jaw and under your chin. Use small little pinches.

For Acne this will clear any congestion in the skin tissue and pores. Causing swelling and inflammation. Use slightly bigger pinches.

Step 2: Lift your cheekbones Take your index and middle finger and push up under your cheekbones towards your temples. For anti-aging use more firm kneading massage motions. This drains the toxins in the muscles and tissues. Doing this about 10 times back and forth daily. With this technique in a few weeks your cheeks will start looking more defined.

For Acne finish by pinching the fleshy part of your cheeks. This increases you’re circulation. leaving you with a healthier glow. For teenagers make sure they have a good skincare routine

Forehead & Eye Massage techniques

Step 3: Soften Lines Place your thumb at your temples and three middles fingers on the middle of your forehead. Using circular movements move out towards your temples. For anti-aging do for 60 seconds. This stimulates Collagen to helps minimizes lines, Which helps keep your skin tight and taut.

For Acne this also helps increase circulations and flush out toxins

Step 4: Depuff your eyes

Using your index fingers on the inner corner of your eye to the outer corner of your eyes. For anti-aging do this when using your eye cream with a light pressured sweeping motion. Then from underneath the eyebrow to one end. To top of the eyebrow to the other end. Do about 10 rotations going slightly firmer. This help push excess fluids out, also decreases puffiness

For Acne do a more pressing motions. Helps pump out lymphatic fluids and lessens dark circles. What’s most important is feeling good as well as looking good

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Mobile Beauty Gold Coast

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Best Tips to Strengthen & Lengthen Nails

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6 best tips to

Strengthen & Lengthen nails

Most of us these days all want beautiful long and strong nails so here are lots of amazing tips on just how to do that

Best vitamins to Strengthen & Lengthen nails
Collagen as well as Biotin are two of the best supplements
Oval Shaped nails can avoid breakage
Picking with your nails is out use something else
Always wear gloves when using harsh chemicals
Use a quality cuticle cream daily

Do Nails show health problems?

Yes your nails can show some health problems. Did you know White lines can be a lack of protein?

Nail discolouration is quite common
Yellow Staining are from dark polish without a base coat
Brownish spots could be fungal
Pale Nails can be a sign of Anemia
White Marks or Streaks can be the result of damaged nails
Bluish Tint might mean the body’s lack of oxygen

Which are the top Nail Vitamins?

One of the top vitamin is Collagen bonus also strengthens hair. As well as Hydrates your skin & is good for the gut

Also Biotin a vitamin B type essential for nail strengthening
Biotin rich food include Egg Yolk, Nuts, Salmon, Dairy
Plus B, C, Iron, Magnesium & Zinc help nail growth building

What are some of the best

Strengthening Manicures?

Firstly BIAB Manicure is one the most popular as well more natural and strengthening Mani’s

As well are Gel Polish Mani’s with Vitamin Base Coat with Structure Gel improves nail strengthening
Also Dipping Powder Manicures are ideal
Lastly Gel or Acrylic Manicures particularly for bitten nails

Why Collagen is so vital for our skin?

Basically it’s the stuff that holds our body together. It’s made up protein and elastin in your skin, muscles, tendons and bones.

Addressing skin wrinkles and fine lines
Promotes skin elasticity and maintains skin firmness

What’s included in our Collage Mobile Manicure?

Starting with a basic manicure
file, shape, cuticle exfoliator,
exfoliating hand scrub
nourishing hand massage
Then we apply your Collagen gloves
Lastly we apply your favourite polish

One of the best moisturising Gloves is Voesh Collagen Gloves. As well as Vitamin E and Peppermint. Another nourishing Hand treatment is Paraffin Wax. By covering your hands with warm wax and hand gloves. The wax is very softening on the hands and the warmth of the heat is good for the joints.

Oh and we haven’t forgotten about your poor feet. If you do suffer with dry feet or if they are very calloused or cracked we have many foot treatments available

Lengthen

Want to know which Shape

lengthen & strengthen nails?

For Short and Slim Fingers

If you have a small nail base try going for an Almond, Round, Oval or pointy nail shapes.

Now the best colours are

Nude, Yellowish Beige or Peachy Pink
Metallics or Brights

For Short and Wide Fingers

Especially for wide nail base, then try more rounded shapes like Oval, Round or Squoval.

If your nails are quite short Acrylics or Gel are great for a special occasion

You can’t go wrong with

Nudes, Beige, Caramel
But no Bright Colours

For Long and Slim Fingers

If you lovely long & thin fingers you need a wider shape. Try Rounded, Almond, Square or Squoval.

Ideal colours are

Metallics Silver, Gold, Neon Orange or Pink
Ageing hands Pearly Whites or Metallic Pinks

For Long and Wide Fingers

If your hands are large with wide fingers try an Oval or Almond shaped nails.

Try these colours

Nude Beiges or Pinkish Nude.
Or dark colours leave 3 or 4mm from the side of the nail creating a slimmer look.

Which colour makes nails look longer?

Fair Skin – Pinkish Nudes, Lavender Purple, Peachy Orange, Sheer Whites, Bright Pinks, Classic Reds or Midnight Blue
Medium Skin – Yellowy Beige, Peachy Pink, Grape Purple, Mettalic Red or Sky Blue
Dark Skin – Fushcia Pinks, Berry Purple, Burgundy Reds or Cobalt Blue

Want longer & slender looking nails?

Best colours are –

Basic – Nude, Beige, Toffee or Caramels.
Fair skin – Pearly or Pink based nudes or Pinks
Medium skin – Yellow based beige, Gold or orange
Dark skin Mettallic based caramel or brown

But you can’t go wrong with a nice Clear polish or French Nails. Stay away from Silver, Grey, Neon and Bright Colours.

Which colour can make

mature hands looks younger?

For Seniors

Avoid blue-based polish draws more attention to your blue veins. As well as sallowness &aging of your skin.

Basic – warm pinks, oranges and red based
Fair Skin – Pearly or Metallic Whites & Pearly or Bright pinks
Medium skin – Pearly or Bright Pinks or Orange based reds
Dark skin – Poppy Pinks, Neon Oranges or a Mint Green

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Best Home Pedicure Tips for Dry Cracked Heels

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Home Pedicure Tips for Dry Heels

Best tip is every shower exfoliate your feet, this will rid of the top layer of dead skin

Or make a DIY scrub with a quality Himalayan or Sea Salt
Combine with Olive, Coconut or Almond oil to make a smooth paste
Straight after use a pedi file or pumice stone to get rid of the bottom layer of dead skin.
If your heels are still very dry, also use a good quality Callous remover.
Or try Pro Linc Heel Eliminator
This is a great product if consistently used. Wrap a wet paper towel after apply the solution. Then wrap feet in glad wrap.

What can I try for Dry Cracked Heels ?

Still do all our tips above first, for very cracked skin use a good quality heel cream.

Try Coconut Oil or Be Natural Dry Heel Elimination.
It can really make a difference if you leave a cream on overnight with socks a few times a week
Lastly a professional home pedicure can also give you good results.
As well your Therapist can show you how to look after your feet at home.

Whats included in

our home Pedicure Treatment?

Choose from Nourishing Foot Mask or Warm Paraffin Mask treatments

- Starting with clipping nails, filing and shaping
- Next soaking your feet & cuticle treatment
- Next Hydrating Foot Mask or Warm Paraffin Mask
- Then Pedi file on the feet soles with a Relaxing massage
- Finally a splash of coloured nail polish
- Add on a Mani to your Home Pedicure

Or try our Dry Cracked Heel Treatment

Includes soak, scrub, pedi file & mask. Afterwards your feet will feel amazing

- - Firstly clipping nails, filing and shaping
  - Next soaking your feet and cuticle treatment
  - Applying Pro Linc Callous Eliminator for 15 mins
  - Exfoliating and pedi file
  - Finally nourishing Dry Heel Eliminator massage

Tired aching feet what you need is
a Detox Foot Massage

Soak those poor, neglected feet & afterward a heavenly foot Massage

- - Firstly clipping nails, filing and shaping
  - Next soaking feet in Himalaya Crystal Salts
  - Iconic salts help detox the body
  - Cuticle treatment and exfoliating
  - Finally a energising Acupressure Massage
  - Lastly a lovely coloured nail polish

Now do you need an Express

or Indulgent Home Pedi?

Don’t you just love having a Pedicure but maybe you just want a quick pedi or a longer one with massage

Express Pedi 20 mins
Ideal if you’re having a Pamper Party or just want a quick home Pedi. Whats included –

- - Nail filing
  - Cuticle Treatment
  - Nail polish

Basic Pedi 30 mins
Great if your looking for a regular Pedi or one for a Special Occasion. Whats included –

- - Trim, filing, cuticle
  - Quick foot soak
  - Nail polish

Indulgent Pedi 60 mins
This will suit you if you want more Massage or Treatments. Whats included

- - - Trim, filing, cuticles
    - Foot Soak & Foot Scrub
    - Foot Mask or Paraffin Wax Treatment
    - Longer Leg & Foot Massage with Polish

Or if you prefer Gel Polish

Express Gel Polish Pedi 45 mins
Ideal if you want a quick drying & longer lasting home Pedicure

Whats included

- - Nail filing
  - Cuticle Treatment
  - Buffing
  - Nail polish

Indulgent Gel Pedi 60 mins
This one has a Foot Soak and Massage as well

Whats included

Trimming
Nail filing
Cuticle Treatment
Buffing
Nail polish
Foot Soak
Massage

One of our brands of polish we use is the Beautiful Morgan Taylor Polish. Colours are inspired by gorgeous gemstones. With shiny metallics, shimmers, cremes & sparkling glitters. Plus free of nasty Formaldehyde, Toluene, and DBP

4 reasons for booking a Men’s Home Pedicure

Firstly a good foot Massage is great way to unwind. Even better certain pressure points on the feet are very relaxing & beneficial to your health
Secondly having toenails clipped correctly can prevent ingrown toenails. Especially if he has difficulty cutting his toenails
Thirdly if there is foot odour, exfoliation & filing dry skin will improve the condition of your feet. Particularly playing a lot of sport or wears closed shoes all the time
Fourthly this would all be done privately in the comfort of your own home. typically if he’s uncomfortable about going to a salon. Why not add on a Men’s Massage or Facial or Bacial to complete his day

Common Male Foot problems

When you have Foot Odour – It’s important to keep your toe nails very clean underneath. As well as exfoliating dead, dry skin. By doing this as a preventive for further foot odour & bacteria

If there is any Ingrown toenails – Cutting nails straight across regularly can help a lot. Also cutting a V shape into the nail will give a quicker result if you already have a ingrown nails

As most men can suffer with dry Callouses or Bunions. By regular soaking & applying a good Callous remover this will get rid of dry, dead skin. Followed by a foot scrub & a foot filing

If he is very athletic a regular Foot Pedi maintenance will keep his feet healthy.

What causes stained toenails?

Having a Foot Pedicure Treatment can be embarrassing sometimes
So first lets find out what are the possible cause of your stained nails
The most common orange-yellow stain is from your beloved nail polish
Furthermore those dark colours are the worst but there is a solution
If you always use a base coat & remove old polish within a few a weeks
If it’s a yellowish discolouration its most likely a fungal infection
Especially if its lifting or crumbly & has become thickened
Also if you have a greenish black stain it could be a bacterial infection
Finally if your taking medication a side effect might be a bluish tinge

Simple tips for treating Stained Nails

If its a orangish yellowish stain its usually from Nail Polish so always use a base coat
Just gently scraping with a metal cuticle pusher can remove the discoloration
Also try soaking in lemon juice everyday or a try nail whitening product
Furthermore you could just stay polish free for a short period
With so much dirt, grime it’s easy to get a yellowish fungal infection
Wash your feet & dry thoroughly every night & use a quality foot powder
Furthermore not all fungal products work well
You could try soaking in vinegar a few times a day
Also if it’s a bacterial infection usually a course of antibiotics can help
Furthermore if redness, tenderness, swelling
Or nail thickness & nail lifting then see your doctor

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Home Pedicure Brisbane

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Popular Birthday Pamper Party Themes

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Dessert Birthday Pamper Party

Who doesn’t love dessert? So what about an indulgent Dessert themed party. Make some yummy slices, flans or tarts.

Or set up a Cupcake decorating party. You can make the cupcakes. Then buy the icing, colours & decorations then start creating

Afterwards sit back and relax with Pamper treatment. Choose from Massage, Facial, Manicure or Pedicure

Cocktail Birthday Pamper Party

Does the Birthday girl love her cocktails? Here some amazing and popular cocktail recipes below. Once everyone has drink in hand they can enjoy their Pamper Treatment. This a popular Birthday Pamper Party Theme

Then choose your pampering Leg/Foot or Arm/Hand Massage or Foot/Hand Massage & Scrub or Foot/Hand Hydrating Treatment

Rainbow Brew looks amazing
Ingredients

1 1/2 oz Vodka
1 oz Triple Sec
1 oz Coconut Rum
2 splashes Peach Schnapps
4 oz Cranberry Juice
1 oz Orange Juice
1 oz Pineapple Juice

All you do is add ingredients slowly into a hurricane glass in the above order.

Pina Colada so delicious
Ingredients

2 ripe bananas
1 cup of fresh pineapple diced
1 cup of pineapple juice
1/2 cup of coconut milk
3 cups of ice cubes
Pineapple wedges for garnishing

In a blender, add banana, pineapple pieces, pineapple juice, ice & coconut milk. Now you pour the mixture into the glasses & garnish with pineapple wedges.

Mint Choco Mocktail make me one now
Ingredients

2 ounces of chocolate and mint ice cream
1 ounce of coconut cream
A handful of crushed ice
2 ounces of low fat cream
2 teaspoons of chocolate syrup

So you coat the rim of a mocktail glass with chocolate syrup. Then combine all the ingredients in a pitcher until smooth.
More yummy Mocktails

Psychic Party

Looking to find out what your future holds. Like Tarot cards, Palmistry, Astrology or Angel Cards. Once you have hired your Psychic you can plan your decorations and food . Do some star sign cookies or food shaped like star, moon or sun. Then add some healing crystals maybe some dreamcatchers or aromatherapy candles.

You could have a mini reading one on one or a workshop on how to do Psychic readings. Maybe give a reading to your friends. Also dress up like a Gypsy or a Witch

Then relax with a pretty Manicure or Pampering Pedicure plus we have Gel Polish

Hens Party

- For a Girlie Hen she’ll love a pamper party like a pampering pedicure, maybe a soothing facial or a nice relaxing massage. Make some cute little sweets shapes like thongs or fuzzy slippers for that spa effect
- For a Foodie Hen hire a gourmet chef to show you some yummy recipes or organise a cooking class
- For the Demure Hen book a high tea party with delicious finger sandwiches or sweets savouries with a touch of Audrey Hepburn. Brisbane is full of high tea spots
- For a Spiritual Hen try a Tarot card reader, numerology, astrology & found out what’s in her future
- For the Superfit Hen do a sexy Pole dancing class, or dress up in corsets for some Burlesque Dancing. Shimmer and shake with some Belly Dancing. Or destress and unwind with a Yoga class
- For an Outgoing Hen hire a topless waiter, whilst they concoct some sweet cocktails

Not sure how a Pamper Party works or on how to host your own Pamper Party. Check out some great tips

DIY Spa Birthday Party

You could make your own lip glosses, lip scrubs, body scrubs or bath bombs.

Lip Scrub recipes – Just add a good quality granulated sugar with Olive or Almond oil. Then some flavouring like Strawberry, Vanilla or Coconut

Also make your own spa themed food like Wraps looking like Rolled up Towels. Or cookies shaped like Fuzzy Pink Slippers. For recipes and decor go to DIY Spa Party

- Savoury – Roll thin flatbread wraps with light coloured filling like chicken and cucumber. Looks just like Rolled Up Towels.
- Sweets – Bake cookies Shaped like Pink Fuzzy Slipper.

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Teen Pamper Parties 101

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Teen Pamper Parties

perfect idea for Birthdays

Teen Pamper Parties are becoming so popular these days. So if you want to do something a fun for her and her friends . Book a Pamper Party they will love it

Not only are they easy to organise, but also you don’t need to do a thing. We bring it all you whether it’s Facials, Mani’s, Pedi’s or Foot Scrubs.

So which Teen Pamper Party

Treatments are popular?

Nails – They are all pretty popular but if your daughter loves getting her nails done then a 15 min Manicure or 15 min Pedicure is perfect

But remember if having a Manicure make sure its in school holidays as not all schools allow painted fingernails

Facials – If they love Chocolate and who doesn’t, then our 15 min Chocolate Facial is perfect. They’ll love the smell of the Chocolate Mask made with real Cocoa.

Also it’s a great way to introduce the importance of looking after their skin. As their skin always feels nice and soft afterwards.

Foot Soak – Or a nice foot soak with exfoliating scrub and mini massage. Leaving there feet scrubbed clean and super soft

Whats included in

our 15 mins treatments?

Facial – Cleanse/Mask/Mini Hand Massage/Moisturise

Manicures & Pedicures – File/Base Coat/2 Coats Colour/Top Coat.

Foot Spa – Foot soak/Scrub/Mini Massage

Don’t forget Mum we also do Adult Pamper Parties for Birthdays, Baby Showers or Bridal Showers

Or try a DIY Teen Pamper Parties

We have includes some treatments, homemade beauty products and ideas for food or check out DIY Spa Party

1.Foot Spa – Girls love to soak their feet in nice warm water. Afterwards their feet will fill so nice & soft . Here’s what you need

large bowls/body or foot scrub
body moisturiser

First soak in warm water and use a scrub on their feet. Then pat dry and moisturise. Also try this easy recipe for Bath Bombs.

2. Mani and Pedi – All girls love having their nails painted a pretty colour. So just buy some bright or glittery colours

What you need

Nail files
Base coat/Coloured polishes
Good quality quick dry Top coat
Nail Polish remover /Cotton Pads

Start by washing hands and drying throughly. Then filing nails preferably in one direction. Wipe each nail thoroughly with Nail Polish Remover

Apply base coat and wait 1 minute between all coats. Making sure you apply thin coats through out the whole manicure. Paint 2 coats of coloured polish. Lastly apply top coat and on the tip as well.

Also they could make their very own signature Perfume try Ylang Ylang, Vanilla, Lime or Jasmine oils. Here is an easy recipe for a Kids Perfume.

Facials –Teenagers love Chocolate Facials so try this easy Chocolate mask. Have some good quality Cocoa powder melted to make a thick paste. Then just add some almond oil or basic natural mask

What you need

Hair band
Small bowls/Facial sponge
Teenager cleanser/moisturiser
Chocolate Mask /Brush for mask

For young skins Neutrogena skin care is ideal and affordable for your DIY Teenage Pamper Party . Firstly cleanse face with sponges. Then apply the Facial mask with a brush. Whilst drying Massage hands for 7 – 10 mins.

They could also make some yummy simple Lip Glosses and even decorate the little lip gloss jars with glitter or coloured tape. Try this easy recipe for DIY lip glosses

Want to know the best tips

for your Teenager’s Skincare?

A Teen Pamper Party Facial is a fun way to introduce your teenager to looking after their skin. Or have a Mothers/Daughters Spa day at home

I know most teenagers found it hard to stick to a skincare routine. But it’s even more vital is if they are active or sporty or suffering with breakouts or problem skin. Also if their self esteem is quite low.

So keep it simple a quick cleanse in the shower. Then a both or either pimple cream and moisturiser. Make sure your using the right cleanser and moisturiser

Double cleanse gently on the T-Zone area (forehead, nose and chin)
Always carry cleansing wipes if playing sport or on hot days
Change their Teen Skincare routine in Summer and Winter
Never go overboard with cleansing & scrubbing as this can produce more oil
If the occasional time they skip the routine, just a cleansing wipe is fine

Is your teenager suffering with breakouts?

If your teen has breakouts or inflammatory breakouts then you need to add treatments. For a few uninflammed breakouts like blackhead, whiteheads or millia you can extract them at home yourself if done correctly.

For many breakouts especially Millia you will need a therapist to extract after treatments applied. Millia can be one of the most commonly hard pimple to remove and can happen from teenager to mature age.

Basically it’s dirt or oil trapped under the skin. For inflammed breakouts medication or a skin specialist maybe needed. So a good skincare routine is important like below

Double Cleanse & scrub,
Mask treatment
Pimple lotion & moisturiser in that order
1 – 3 times a week gently use a scrub after your cleanser
1 or 2 times a week apply your mask after your cleanser or scrub
Vitex Angus Castus can help acne, hormones, and pimples
As well as Zinc is great for acne and breakouts too

Now if your teenager’s skincare routine is not helping their skin. Then it’s a good idea to have have a professional Facial treatment. The therapist will have look at their skin and analysis what type of skincare treatment ia needed.

Also advise them on what products will suit them. As well as there after home care. Or see your doctor who will refer you to a skin specialist like a Dermatologist

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All you need for your DIY Spa Party

Transform your next occasion into a blissful DIY Spa Party. From our Spa themed decor, yummy sweets & savouries to our delicious Cocktails

As well as simple to make DIY Spa Products to Pamper Party Treatments. It’s the perfect theme for any occasion. Birthdays, Hens Night, Baby Showers or just a Girls Getaway Weekend. So relax, chill & catch up with family & friends

For Decorations – Think gorgeous smelling Candles or Aromatherapy Diffusers. Floating Flowers in Water or just some Relaxing Spa Music

For Savouries – Try rolling thin flatbread wraps with light coloured filling like chicken and cucumber. Looks just like Rolled Up Towels. Make light sandwiches and add decorations cutting in the Shape of a Thong

For Sweets – Bake cookies Shaped like Pink Fuzzy Slippers. Or try Cookies’ n Cream Fudge Shaped Rocks with sentimental sayings, like RELAX OR CHILL.

Are you ready for some delicious Cocktails?

Try making Malibu Cocktails or Champagne Cocktails. For the non drinkers Delicious Mocktails

One of my favourites Margarita’s (taste best frozen)

First Tequila good quality one
Triple Sec an Orange flavoured liquor like Cointreau
Simple Syrup which is just equal parts of sugar & water
Finally the best part the flavour fresh Lime juice, Lemon, Strawberries,Mango, Raspberries, Kiwi & more

Cosmopolitan (add ice sit for a few mins)

First Vodka Citron gives a much nicer flavour
Triple Sec Orange flavoured liquor
Fresh Lime Juice

Mint Choco Mocktail make me one now
Ingredients

2 ounces of chocolate and mint ice cream
1 ounce of coconut cream
A handful of crushed ice
2 ounces of low fat cream
2 teaspoons of chocolate syrup

So you coat the rim of a mocktail glass with chocolate syrup. Then combine all the ingredients in a pitcher until smooth.

DIY Spa Pamper Party Tips – Put fruit & cute umbrellas to decorate your Cocktails

Or Give everyone small gift bag – with a Fragrant Candle & Incense

Here is a simple DIY Pamper Lip Scrub

If your organising a Kids Pamper Party use good quality flavouring & colouring from Health Food Stores

Lip Scrub Recipe

First is Sugar – Granulated or Caster – gentler scrub
Next is Oil – Coconut, Olive or Almond oil
Also Flavour & Colouring optional try Vanilla, Peppermint, Cinnamon or fresh Fruit
Use 2 parts Sugar to 1 part Oil
Store in a small jar
You can cleanse face & scrub lips at the same time then rinse
Just use scrub twice a week

For a good quality salt try Himalaya Salt or Sea Salt

Spa Body Scrub Recipes

First is Sugar or Salt – Fine Sugar or Salt – gentle scrub
Coarse Sugar or Salt – medium scrub
Next is Oil – e.g Coconut or Almond
Also add Essential oil e.g. Lemongrass, Ylang Ylang or Lime
Use 2 parts Sugar or Salt to 1 part Oil
Finally store in a large jar
Just use scrub once or twice a week

Easy DIY Pamper Party Treatments

Foot Soak – Everyone love a warm relaxing soak. Just buy some inexpensive foot buckets. Then put some essentials oils in like Peppermint or Lemongrass.

Hand Scrub & Massage – Pamper your hands & nails by giving each other a hand scrub with a nice hand massage afterwards

Facial – Always a favourite is a soothing Facial with a cleansing, scrub, DIY yummy Chocolate Mask then moisturise

Want to hire a

Spa Pamper Party Service?

You don’t have to supply anything. Choose from Massages, Mani’s, Pedi’s, Facials, Scrubs, Hand & Foot Treatments.

We come to your Home, holiday place, workplace or hospitals. Great idea for for Teenagers too

DIY Spa Pamper Party tips – try soothing music like Rainforest or Ocean themes

Ask the girls to bring along a Bathrobe or nice PJ’s

For Party Themes like Psychic Party, Cocktail Party, High Tea Party or Gourmet Cooking Party & more

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Massage Pamper Packages

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What our Massage

Pamper Package includes

If you love Massage our 2 Hr Massage Pamper Package is amazing. We have 3 different types of Massages focusing on Back, Feet & Head. Starting with a Back Massage either Firm or Relaxation with Body Scrub.

Also an Acupressure Foot Massage can be great for stress, backache, joint pain, digestive or menstrual problems. Finally finishing with an amazing Head Massage ideal for stress, headaches, migraines & sleeplessness.

Which Massage

Pamper Treatments?

We have a few different Pamper Packages. From Nail, Beauty to Massage. You can mix them up or choose what we have to offer.

You can choose from different types of Massage. From a relaxing, calm Swedish one to our most popular Indian Head & Scalp Massage. We haven’t forgotten our Pregnant Mums too, find out more on what you should know about Pregnancy Massage

Or for more firmer type try Remedial, Deep Tissue, Acupressure or Chinese Cupping. Add on Aromatherapy which can be personalised for your needs

Do you love Nail Pampering?

We love to pamper you with our Nail Pamper Packages. You can choose from Regular Polish or Gel Polish Manicures or Pedicures. They all come with Hand or Foot Massage.

We do Mens nails too. Don’t forget about Grandma and Grandpa’s nails. Add on a treatment like a Scrub or a Hydrating Mask or a Warm Paraffin Mask.

Or wanting a Beauty

Pamper Package?

Facial treatments can be one of the most soothing of all beauty treatments. Massaging the face with beautiful serums and creamy masks. Then finishing with an amazing scalp massage

Pamper Packages are a great present for Mum for Mother’s Day or Valentines and add on Facial she would love that.

Or for next Father’s Day Dad why not give Dad a Mens Massage Package he’d love that. Plus his feet might need some TLC so add on a Pedicure as well. Give them a Gift Certificate it’s so easy

Your Home Beauty Routine –

why Summer/Winter are different?

Beauty Skincare – For Summer

Summer Beauty Tips

Home Beauty Skincare – For Winter

Your Winter Home Skincare Routine

Winter Home Beauty Tips

Don’t waste money on

the wrong cleanser or moisturiser

Ist step Cleanser Test

2nd Step Moisturiser test

Don’t forget your Eye and Lip Treatments

DIY Summer & Winter Home Beauty Masks

Home Beauty Makeup Tips

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Anti-Aging Products

Best Beauty Supplement

Which Collagen Type is right for you?

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Beauty care with Massage?

Jaw & Cheekbone Massage techniques

Forehead & Eye Massage techniques

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Strengthen

6 best tips to

Strengthen & Lengthen nails

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Which are the top Nail Vitamins?

What are some of the best

Strengthening Manicures?

Why Collagen is so vital for our skin?

What’s included in our Collage Mobile Manicure?

Lengthen

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lengthen & strengthen nails?

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Which colour makes nails look longer?

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mature hands looks younger?

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Home Pedicure Tips for Dry Heels

What can I try for Dry Cracked Heels ?

Whats included in

our home Pedicure Treatment?

Or try our Dry Cracked Heel Treatment

Tired aching feet what you need is a Detox Foot Massage

Now do you need an Express

or Indulgent Home Pedi?

Or if you prefer Gel Polish

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Common Male Foot problems

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Simple tips for treating Stained Nails

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Dessert Birthday Pamper Party

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Teen Pamper Parties

Tired aching feet what you need is
a Detox Foot Massage