Shellac is Back at Bella Toccare de Spa and Salon

Shellac is back at Bella Toccare de Spa and Salon!!!  We are so excited to announce this.  As you many of you know Shellac gel polish took the nail world by storm earlier this year.  However the sudden popularity overwhelmed the manufacturer and before we knew it they could not meet the demand.

However we are now happy and excited to report the supply has been met and we once again are back up and Shellacin!  Call us today to schedule your Shellac Manicure or Shellac Pedicure! 

Not sure what Shellac is?  Well check out all the info below and call us, 440-526-3090, if you have any questions!!


Shellac™ truly is a hybrid of traditional nail polish and UV gel polish. Unlike soak-off gels it comes in a polish bottle and unlike traditional polish it cures/dries under a UV lamp. Though what I really liked is there is NO BUFFING. There is absolutely no damage to the natural nail in the process. So how does it work?


Shellac paints on like polish – base coat, color, top coat – and is cured in a UV light so there is zero dry time. The colors are hypo-allergenic, and “3-Free” – no formaldehyde, toluene or DBP. Shellac will launch in a range of 12 varieties of shades, from pretty French pinks and whites, to siren red and rich darks. The formula is thin and flexible like polish, so it not only looks natural, it provides strong natural nail protection with a resilient mirror finish that resists dullness and chipping, even during the most rigorous activities.

Keeping it Real for the Men

The George Clooney-style salt-and-pepper look is in high demand, but men have different needs and wants when it comes to haircolor.  Most men don't want to spend a lot of time getting their hair colored, and they don't want to make a fuss about it.  So at Bella Toccare de Spa and Salon we've created two easy, quick techniques that will blend away grey and deliver natural looking highlights or lowlights. 

Having grey hair has nothing to do with our age.   Grey hairs can strike even when we are in our late teens and early twenties.   However, grey hair can make us look older than we are.   'Young and dynamic' equals success, and SUCCESSFUL is the image we want to project.

Stop in Bella Toccare de Spa and Salon for a little Color camoflauge - our stylists can discreetly and quickly do some natural grey blending before your haircut with an additional 15 minutes added on to the service.



Or stop in for a 15 minute consultation with one of our Aveda trained stylists today to discuss some color contrasting options.  Such as making thinner hair look fuller and fuller hair appear thinner along with enhancing your natural curl or defining your natural hairline.

Benefits of Reflexology

Reflexology has been used for more than 5,000 years. History suggests that foot reflexology was used by the ancient Egyptians, Chinese and Japanese.


The most concrete evidence of the practice of Reflexology in ancient cultures was the discovery of the wall painting shown below depicting the practice of Reflexology in the tomb of Ankhmahor (highest official after the Pharaoh) at Saqqara, which is also known as the Physician’s Tomb. This Egyptian wall painting is dated at the 6th dynasty, about 2330 B.C.

Reflexology was further developed in the 1930s and 1940s by Eunice D. Ingham (1899-1974), a nurse and physiotherapist. Ingham claimed that the feet and hands were especially sensitive, and mapped the entire body into “reflexes” on the feet.

The theory behind reflexology is that by manipulating certain areas of the feet it can make significant impact relaxing the organs of the body. Reflexology like many of into medical arts, it has been classified as an alternative medicine.

Reflexology involves two main components. One part is to massage thoroughly the feet. The other is to stimulate these trigger points located on the soles of the feet. Reflexology is known to have no negative side effects.

Reflexology reduces pain: Pain reduction following reflexology work is documented in 27 studies including research showing impact on individuals of all ages and health states.



Reflexology creates relaxation: From the moment the reflexologist’s hands start their work, the relaxation begins as shown in research using EEG brain activity. All together, 24 studies demonstrate reflexology’s relaxation effects.


Reflexology complements cancer care: Pain, nausea, vomiting, and/or anxiety eased for chemotherapy patients following reflexology work as shown by16 studies fom 7 countries.

Reflexology improves blood flow: Separate studies show that reflexology work increases blood flow to the feet, brain, kidneys and intestines.

Reflexology eases pregnancy, delivery and post-partum effects: Women who received reflexology experienced shorter labor times and used less analgesia. In addition, reflexology showed a positive impact on postpartum depression, anxiety, urination and bowel movements.

So call today and schedule your 30 or 60 minute Reflexology treatment with Pam or Kathleen - Your feet will thank you for it!!

10 Ways a Massage Will Improve Your Life



Most of us are aware that therapeutic massage feels amazing; but massage also provides relief to a multitude of specific health concerns. Therapeutic massage has been proven beneficial in reducing muscular pain and tension; relieving lower back pain; lessening depression; giving K.O.’s to sleep disorders, lowering high blood pressure, increasing flexibility, and much more!


Experts believe that 90% of stress accounts for 80-90% of illnesses and disease. As massage is a great stress-reliever, you can see that we can avoid a lot of current, stress-related illnesses via massage therapy.

As mentioned above, there are several reasons why people seek massage. Below are the top ten reasons why most people seek massage:

1. Massage feels great!

Massage can be a wonderful experience for deep relaxation. Post massage leaves your body and mind feeling at amazing ease.

2. Pain Relief

Massage provides significant reduction in back pain, (including lower back pain), migraine headaches, neck aches, shoulder pain, joint pain, overused or sore muscles, arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and muscle injuries. A regular massage loosens all this unnecessary tension!

3. Stress!

That overworked, overwhelmed, spaced-out feeling. Massage provides deep relaxation lessening your muscle tension and lowering your blood pressure (by reducing heart and pulse rates). Massage increases your mental clarity, heightens mental alertness, and revitalizes your mind. Massage also increases academic performance and ability to focus on calculations.

4. Combating age

Massage therapy and bodywork improves immune system functioning while relieving muscle aches and stiffness. Massage also enhances tissue elasticity and joint flexibility; improves blood and lymph circulation; and promotes healthy vibrant skin.

5. Calming Emotions

You’d be surprised at the number of people who receive regular massage treatments as an alternative to ‘dealing’ with depression. . Massage therapy increases self-esteem, improves your mood, decreases depression, reduces anxiety, and quiets insomnia. Massage also can ease PMS symptoms.

6. Accelerated Healing

Massage therapy speeds healing of muscles, tissues, and skin. Thus sports massage is used and great for post-workouts, post-surgery, and muscle soreness in general.

7. Increased Flexibility/Mobility

Massage therapy is perfect for people who workout, are physically fit, those who are athletes, elderly, and even pre/post surgery. Massage is wonderful for improving motor skills. Massage therapy also maintains posture in the skeletal system.

8. Removing built up toxins

Massage flushes away waste products from your muscles, tissues, and skin more easily. This helps digestive disorders (such as spastic colon, constipation and intestinal gas).

9. Improving and Maintaining Skin Tone

Massage therapy stimulates skin gland production, leaving clear, healthy skin. Massage to the skin also helps to reduce superficial scar tissue, improving skin condition(s).

10. Better overall health investment, maintenance of optimal health

In summary:

Regular massage will make you look and feel years younger! Massage therapy is so much more than a luxurious way to relax. It is a wise investment in your health and being. Massage certainly should be regarded as proof to your dedication towards maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Take a mini vacation for an hour or two!

Dress up your Manicure with Minx!!

 

Homecoming and Halloween are both just around the corner!  Wouldn't it be fun to have flirty and fun nails for both these special events?!!  Come in and get Minxed!!!

How Does Minx Work?

If you think Minx nails are similar to the store-bought Avon and Incoco nail stickers found in the beauty aisle of your local Target or CVS, guess again. What makes Minx different from such low-budget versions is the specialized material and adhesive. A flexible polymer that is heated and then applied to your nails like a sticker, Minx Nails are a mess-free, green alternative to sticky nail polishes and topcoats and applied acrylic tips.

When performed at Bella Toccare de Spa and Salon, a basic manicure is performed before application where the nail plate is cleaned of all oils and residue. Afterwards, the coatings are heated under a lamp in order to warm the adhesive and make each individual piece flexible. Your Bella Toccare Minx nail technician will then line up the rounded edge of the adhesive with the cuticle and, while lightly dragging, press the coating onto the nail. Viola! Simple as that!

If we haven’t convinced you already then, I have to ask, what are you waiting for?

It’s time to get chic and get yourself a pair of these fantastically funky and fun creations, ASAP.

What goes bump in the night and gives you a fright?? It's the 2010 Minx Halloween collection!!! Full of spooky monsters, mummies and fun creepiness, our Halloween Minx templates are sure to make you shiver in your shoes! For our guests that don't want to don a full costume this Halloween, frightening fingertips are a great option.... and for those that love dressing up, what a great way to complete their costume!

And, with the holiday season right around the corner, it's a perfect time to also check out our 2010 Christmas and Holiday designs! In addition to some old favorites, Minx has added a number of fun, whimsical designs to get everyone in the spirit of the season. Check out the shimmering snowflakes, glittering Christmas trees, and a cheerful Santa that is sure to make even the Scroogiest smile. View the newest holiday designs at http://www.minxnails.com/ and be the first at Bella Toccare de Spa and salon to get in the holiday spirit!  (if you find a specific design you love on the Minx website please call us so we can make sure we have that one available for you).

Above are a few of the Halloween Minx we have available (limited quantities), if you want a specific design please let us know so we can have it in time for any upcoming Halloween parties.

      

Gettin' Sassy - Thinkin' Pink

No Bella Toccare didn’t change our dress code but October is a special month.  We’re breaking from the black & white to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness.  From October 1^st – October 31^st the Bella Toccare team will donate $10 for the month of October so they can wear the color pink on Fridays and Saturdays.   If you see us wearing pink you know we paid 10 bucks to Bella Toccare to wear our clothes!  So that’s what we’re doing to help Breast Cancer Awareness ….what  are you  doing?

If you need an idea – buy the Aveda Pink Ribbon Hand Relief.  It’s a special edition Pink Ribbon Hand Relief and $4 from every purchase is donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  It’s an easy way to do your part in raising awareness but it’s symbiotic:  it saves lives, saves money and saves your skin!

Glossy Gossip

Aveda’s makeup reformulation has yielded a series of new lip colors worthy of mention:

Cherry Blossom, Pink Lotus, Spiced Plum & Sun Kissed Melon among them.

The new lip glosses are extra moisturizing, deeply pigmented & sure to kick your lips up a notch.

Personal fave – try Cassia over your favorite shade of red for classic look with punch.