And yet, as women, we continue to spend hours each week applying makeup.

Why?

Because we have to look our best. Going to work, to school, or even to lunch without makeup on just isn’t an option.

The choice is simple—spend hours applying makeup, or start the day feeling insecure and unattractive.

But what if I told you that there was another option?

Well… there is.

Let me tell you about permanent cosmetics. Permanent cosmetic makeup is a state of the art form of cosmetic tattooing. The specialized techniques used for permanent cosmetics are often referred to as “micropigmentation”, “micropigment implantation” or “dermagraphics”. The cosmetic makeup implantation technique deposits tiny individual implants of pigment into the dermal layer of the skin.

Permanent cosmetics and makeup procedures are performed using various machines and methods, including the traditional (or specialized) tattoo or coil machines, the pen or rotary machine and the non-machine or hand method.

Permanent cosmetics procedures include the initial consultation, initial application of pigment, and usually one or two follow up visits for adjusting the shape and color or density of the pigment.

When your treatment is complete, you’re free—no more spending hours each morning in front of your mirror! You can stop worrying about smudges. You don’t have to worry about water washing your makeup away.

At Advanced Skin and Body Solutions, our permanent cosmetics expert is Tawnya Lemley. Tawnya has specialized in permanent cosmetics for nearly a decade now—and she is passionate about helping women feel better about themselves. Tawnya uses the Nouveau Countour digital permanent makeup machine (www.nouveaucontour.com) – and she would like to personally invite you to come in and experience the stunning results for yourself.

Permanent cosmetics can be an ideal solution for many women, including:

• Physically active people who want to look their best throughout activities such as swimming, hiking, biking, tennis, aerobics, and don’t want to worry about “sweating off” or reapplying cosmetics.
• Those with allergies and sensitive skin who often can’t wear other cosmetics.
• Vision impaired people who have difficulty applying their cosmetics.
• Motor impaired individuals including arthritics, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke survivors, and those with unsteady hands who cannot apply their own makeup.
• Women who want to look their best all the time, even when they wake up.
• Mothers and other busy professionals who don’t have time for makeup.

What do you think? Are you ready to look your best—without applying makeup each day? If so, give us a call at 425-516-7288 today!

Whether you regularly visit our spa or you will be a first-time visitor, at Advanced Skin and Body Solutions we offer a wide variety of treatments. Recently, one of our most popular offerings has been our Synergie Light Treatment.  In contrast to high power lasers which are used for surgery or “peels” this low power light treatment stimulates the cells in order to produce softer, more youthful-looking skin. Typically light in the red and near-infrared (invisible light) spectrum are used for treating aging, photo-damaged or blotchy skin and tissue regeneration.  Light Therapy is safe when applied properly and has no feeling except for a very mild warmth. The power of the Light Therapy device being used determines the length of time required to perform a complete facial. Those seeking more beautiful and younger looking skin can look forward with great anticipation to having Light Therapy as part of their beauty regimen.

In addition to our Synergie Light Treatment, Advanced Skin and Body Solutions offers everything from age-defying facials to sunless tanning and eyelash extensions—in short, we have what it takes to have you looking and feeling your best!

At Advanced Skin and Body Solutions, we are proud to provide exceptional service to each and every one of our clients—in fact, our service is one of the secrets to our success.  If you have heard the buzz surrounding our spa but haven’t had the chance to experience it for yourself, Spa Week offers the perfect opportunity!  For more information about Spa Week, visit http://www.spaweek.com.  To book your treatment at our Spa, call us today at 425-516-7288!  Spots go quickly, so don’t delay.  See you at the Spa!

Our Sunless Tanning program is a full body treatment that will quickly moisturize, bronze, and hydrate your skin.  Rather than exposing yourself to harmful UV rays, you can achieve the perfect tan quickly and easily.  We offer two solutions to each client—the first is known as our Cosmetic Bronzer. This solution applies the Magic Tan bronzing solution while at the same time applying a cosmetic bronzer that creates immediate results. The cosmetic bronzers will wash off with your first shower and can be washed out of your clothes with cold water.  Our second solution is known as the Clear Bronzer.  This solution applies the Magic Tan bronzing solution— without the cosmetic bronzer.  By avoiding the cosmetic bronzer, you avoid the possibility of the tan rubbing off on clothing or other items.  This solution is great for clients who simply want a quick tan during their lunch break or in the midst of running errands.  Whichever solution you choose, you will enjoy the perfect bronze tan you’ve been hoping for.  Our tans typically last 5-7 days, depending on the rate at which your skin exfoliates.

Not only are the Sunless Tanning programs at Advanced Skin & Body healthy and convenient, but they are also affordable.  Right now we are proud to offer an incredible deal: a single tan for $15, three tans for $39, or unlimited tanning for only $49 per month.

Who says tanning has to be expensive and unhealthy?  With Sunless Tanning by Versaspa, Advanced Skin & Body is proud to offer the perfect solution to help you look your very best this summer.  Stop in soon to get started!

Many women are conditioned to accept the “reality” that aging means wrinkles, and that there is nothing you can do but embrace your changing appearance.  Sure, makeup can conceal the damage to a limited degree… but restoration is impossible.  Or so we have been told.  At Advanced Skin and Body Solutions, we refuse to accept conventional wisdom.  We have always believed that, through a combination of advanced technology and timeless wisdom, it was possible for a woman to look as good on the outside as she feels on the inside.  It was that belief that led us to develop our Ultimate Age Defying Facial.

Our Ultimate Age Defying Facial is a four stage process combining the best of modern technology with secrets passed down over the years.  The treatment begins with a relaxing Synergie facial toning treatment session.  Next, our esthetician performs a medical grade microdermabrasion treatment—a gentle procedure which eliminates rough and damaged skin from the surface of your face.  In the third stage, a glycolic peel is applied to battle wrinkles, fine lines, scarring, sun damage, and much more.  Finally, a Synergie LED photo rejuvenation is used to improve your skin tone.  By stimulating skin cells using light, this photo rejuvenation treatment prompts cells to produce collagen and elastin—resulting in tighter, smoother, younger looking skin.  The process takes an hour and will leave your skin looking years younger than it did when you walked in the door.  It’s a painless, relaxing, enjoyable way to roll back the years!

If you are seeing signs of damage or the effects of age on your skin, don’t despair—instead, pick up the phone and call Advanced Skin and Body Care Solutions today.  Contrary to popular belief, aging doesn’t have to mean wrinkles and leathery skin.  We’ll have you looking every bit as young as you feel in no time!

Today I have good news for you… you don’t have to choose anymore!  At Advanced Skin and Body Solutions, we are proud to offer semi-permanent eyelash extensions to our clients.  These extensions are unlike anything you have tried before.  They are beautiful, sensual, and exceptionally natural looking.  They are virtually weightless, and they look and feel like real lashes.  And unlike other extensions you may have tried, these lashes can last up to three weeks when properly applied!  While other extensions may only last a couple of days, our extensions utilize a specially formulated bonding agent which features a unique waterproof formula.  You can shower and swim without having to worry about your extensions coming out.  There are plenty of options for eyelash extensions—but none of them can compare to the extensions we provide at Advanced Skin and Body Solutions.  There’s a reason we are the only spa that offers a 100% guarantee on our lash work!

Not sure about the concept of extensions?  Rest assured, your lashes will appear natural and beautiful.  You don’t have to take our word for it— because Hollywood stars including Jennifer Lopez, Gwen Stefani, Naomi Campbell, and even Oprah all use eyelash extensions!  Now you can give your eyelashes the same treatment as the celebrities—and you will love the way they make you feel.

While traditional false eyelashes tend to be brittle and obviously artificial, our extensions are made from a synthetic material which curves for a realistic look when applied.  The bonding agent we use allows the lash to remain flexible and feel natural.  We understand your frustration with traditional eyelash extensions—and that is why we are so excited to tell you about our product.  Each of our stylists is Xtreme trained (visit www.xtremelashes.com for more information), so when you visit us, you are receiving only the finest treatment!

If you are tired of choosing between your naturally short eyelashes or low-quality false eyelashes, Advanced Skin and Body Solutions offers the solution.  Unlike other extensions, our product is sensuous, natural looking, and won’t fall out in a couple of days.  Come and visit us today to see for yourself… we guarantee you will love the results!

Too often women with thin short lashes turn to limitless amounts of mascara. For centuries, we have caked, clumped, and curled our lashes. This ancient practice often results in irritated skin, reddened eyes, inconvenience, and unpredictable results.

It’s no wonder more and more women are turning to eyelash extensions to accentuate the natural beauty of their eyes. Eyelash extensions provide the most natural looking lashes possible from the moment you roll out of bed until you go to sleep at night and everywhere in between. Since they are designed to wear flawlessly, without mascara for weeks, you could even make it through your best friend’s wedding without so much as a smudge under your eye.

The extensions are made from naturally curved synthetic fibers designed to blend seamlessly with your own lashes. They are expertly applied by a licensed esthetician and bonded to your natural lash line with a unique polypeptide adhesive. You can expect two to three weeks of continuous wear, resistant to sweat, tears, water, and life in general. The extensions will add effortless length and volume, making the mascara in your make-up drawer a relic of the past.

Eating right and hitting the gym aren’t always enough for those super stubborn areas, which is why Advanced Skin and Body Solutions offers you solutions to get bikini ready.

Got cellulite? Try the Synergie Cellulite Reduction Treatment, an effective non-surgical alternative cellulite treatment for body sculpting and your answer to cellulite reduction. Using Vacuum Massage Technology, this FDA-approved and non-invasive treatment has been shown to dramatically reduce inches and to improve the smoothness of the skin in the treated areas. Because a typical Synergie treatment program consists of a series of twice-weekly sessions over a 4, 8 or 16 week period, followed by monthly maintenance visits, now is the perfect time to get started to be ready for summer.

Another option to combat cellulite is the Sudatonic Infrared Slimming and Toning Body Wrap. Utilizing the relaxing benefits of FAR Infrared heat, the body wrap works by raising the body’s temperature to promote perspiration and blood circulation. As the muscles and organs are stimulated and toxic waste (fat, heavy metals and other toxic materials) is removed from your body through perspiration. A combination of 3 steps enables the Sudatonic System to stand out among other body treatments available.

Get ready for summer now by combating unsightly cellulite, you’ll thank us when you are bathing suit ready come summer.

Sunless tanning has come a long way since its original applications that left sticky orange skin in its wake. Our sunless-tanning solution provides a streak-free, orange-free glow. You’ll look like you just got back from the Bahamas without the price tag or sun-damaging effects.

We offer two solutions to choose from, a cosmetic bronzer and a clear bronzer. The cosmetic bronzer gives you instant color so you can see the effects right away (perfect for a last minute occasion). The cosmetic bronzer washes off during your first shower, leaving you with the color that appears over time from our Magic Tan bronzing solution. For those who don’t want to go back to the office after lunch with an instant tan, our clear bronzer applies just the Magic Tan bronzing solution, which develops your color over the course of several hours.

Whichever bronzing solution you choose, your fresh golden skin will brighten the gloomy winter days. Learn more about Sunless Tanning by VersaSpa®at Advanced Skin and Body Solutions here.

Because love is in the air, this month we are offering spa savings on microdermabrasion, synergie cellulite treatment and more to help you look your best for the big day and beyond. If you have been considering coming in for one of our popular treatments, such as microdermabrasion, this is the perfect time to check out what we have to offer at a discount. You can save these services in February:

• $49 Microdermabrasion (new clients only) – normally $85
• $49 Synergie Cellulite Treatment (new clients only) – normally $78
• $49 Sudatonic Infrared Slimming and Toning Body Wrap – normally $78
• 2 Microdermabrasion treatments WITH photo rejuvenation only $110 – normally $220
• 2 Microcurrent treatments only $120 – normally $176

We hope to see you in February to show you everything Advanced Skin and Body Solutions has to offer to help keep your skin looking and feeling its best. Call 425-516-7288 to book an appointment. 

While women are traditionally more careful with preserving the look of their skin with creams and potions and what not, men are well, more hard core. Spending time in the sun, working long hours, drinking and smoking all contribute to aging; additionally men tend to have thicker more course skin adding to the aging process. Today’s man can benefit greatly from topical skin procedures such as microdermabrasion.

A microdermabrasion treatment involves being “sandblasted” by aluminum oxide crystals to remove the top layer of the skin; dead skin cells. The results are softer smoother skin and a diminishing appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Combating years of neglect, this 30-minute procedure can quickly and painlessly provide men more youthful and healthy looking skin. Microdermabrasion can help men combat:

• Acne blemishes
• Enlarged and clogged pores, blackheads and whiteheads
• Signs of aging
• Hyperpigmentation
• And more

Read more about the benefits of microdermabrasion.