Want glowing skin for the Holidays? Your best facial at Afterglow I’ve been a practicing Esthetician for over 20 years know and I know what works to make your skin look and feel it’s very best. It’s Holiday time and I know you all want to have skin that is healthy, radiant and glowing for […]
Skincare
Just Why Is Diamond Abrasion One Of The Best Facial Treatments
Besides traditional facials of course there are many more advanced treatments. One of those is called Diamond Abrasion. You know, just recently I was training another Esthetician to do Diamond Abrasion and I was the client. I forgot how awesome, glowing, soft and healthy my skin looks and feels after this facial treatment! I prefer […]
Finding the best Facial especially for you in Providence Rhode Island
Weve all gone for a Facial somewhere, right? At least I think most people have. Whether it’s that chain facial place where everyone gets the same facial with the same products or the hard sell with little to no information about the products we are buying or the ones with the products you buy […]
How does an Esthetician perform a Facial with broken fingers?
Big revelation. SHE DOESNT! So, let me tell you the story. On August 28th I was leaving LaLaLuxe Salon in Providence after getting my hair done, and on my way to another appointment. All of a sudden I went flying, falling down hard on the sidewalk. A little dazed, I wasn’t ready to get […]
Winter Skincare
Our skin really acts differently in the winter months, so here are some winter skin care tips to keep your skin healthy in this cold New England weather. Sunscreen- always. The sun (when it’s out) reflects off snow. Cover your face in the extreme cold. Wow -in those very low temperatures we had last week, […]
Skincare- Alcohol, the Holidays and your Skin
Well, it’s that time again. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. We attend more parties, eat more and drink more alcohol too. So, let’s take a look at what alcohol does to our skin. 1- Alcohol can dehydrate your skin. It is a diuretic, meaning we urinate more when drinking alcohol. And prevents production of […]
Have you got the “after Summer skin blues?”
Haven’t come in for your regular facial or treatment? Is your skin not looking that great now that Summers over? Looking kind of dull or ashy? Leftover tan? Some new lines? Lost that brightness to your skin? We all look forward to the sun, warmth, beaches and vacations of summer, but maybe we don’t realize […]
Which things make a woman’s appearance look older and what can you do about it?
Lack of good skincare ages facial skin. And haircare, makeup and grooming can definitely make a person look significantly older. So, let’s take a look at these categories individually, and see what can be done to make some changes so we can look younger. #1 SKIN. So, first of all, you all know that I’m […]
Facial aging. Is sleep really essential for great skin?
Absolutely! Besides facials, facial treatment, diet and great home care products, sleep is of utmost importance for skin health and beauty. Have you ever woken up after a late night with little sleep, and waking up tired? I don’t know about you but it sure as heck shows up on my face the next day. […]
How is the Custom Facial at Afterglow different?
At Afterglow, the Custom Facial will be unlike any facial you’ve had before. And, I can say that with utmost confidence! As An Esthetician we all look at your skin under a magnifying lamp. It tells us a lot of things like whether you are dry, oily dehydrated and many other things. When a […]