A lovely afternoon catching up with Murad.

Last Wednesday we were delighted to have an afternoon with our new Murad rep Jennifer and Elliot Walker, Managing Director of Murad UK.  It was a fun and informal afternoon with lots of tea, biscuits and chat.

The girls used the time to pick Jennifer and Elliot’s brains and all things Murad, we also received our new Murad starter kits which we now have in stock at both salons.

The kits are priced at £25.00 or £29.95, we have kits for all the ranges; Vitalic (pomegranate), Environmental, Resurgence and Blemish, they really are a great way to try some of the Murad products or take on holiday as they are travel sizes!.

Jennifer and Elliot also gave us some exciting news on a new product range that has just been launched…..the Anti-ageing clarifying range!

This range is designed for mature skin that suffers from breakouts (a far more common problem than people think) The small range is designed to work alongside the other Murad products and consists of two key products. Blemish and Wrinkle Reducer is designed to clear congestion and diminish the appearance of fine line and wrinkle and the Anti-Ageing Moisutsiser minimizes oil production, is light weigh and has an SPF 20.

Wow we hear you say!!!…..with the introduction of this new range,  there really isn’t a skin condition Murad cant treat!

Beautiful open eyes!

They frame your face and some would say are the windows to our soul….others may have the attitude never trust anyone who’s eyebrows meet in the middle!! Personally, I think it is essential to keep your eyebrows well maintained and groomed…..for men and woman alike. Waxing for eyes in salons is sometimes over-used as a quick fix and often therapists do not take the time to do a full consultation about the shape and where the arch should be to make the most of your assets.

Threading, however has no heat and therefore it completely eliminates the opportunity to burn the skin. It is precise and more importantly not harsh on the skin like waxing can be. The eyebrows certainly looked groomed and I believe there is much less room for error. All staff here have gone mad for it and the results are amazing I could not recommend I highly enough.

Addictive Beauty treatments should come with a warning!

Due to extreme popular demand we have introduced Nouveau Eyelash Extensions….for those of you who have not tried them be warned they are highly addictive!!! I have been told that once you’ve eyelash extensions for a month you’re addicted and you’ll never give them up- and I can see why.

I had mine done recently and personally I think I’m addicted already…!!!  Who wouldn’t be…they transform your face…everybody comments on how great they look or if they can’t work out what you’ve had done just how great you look in general. (I am not sure if you get addicted to the lashes or the compliments!) They are so natural looking, completely weightless and you can continue to do what ever you normally due like swimming etc with no problem at all.

Get your skin checked out – it is always changing

Make sure you get your skin checked out and analysed by a qualified skin therapsist from time to time. Remember that as we are going from winter to summer weather your skin condition and needs can change with the changing weather and environmental conditions. Also as we age our hormonal balances change regardless of our age, this in turn has an effect on our skin meaning we may need to modify our skin care regime to rebalance our skin.

Why not get a Visia digital skin analysis facial skin analysis? This state-of-the-art technology is used by top dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons and gives a really amazing insight into what is happening on and beneath your skin – to 2 mm below the surface. At Zen Lifestyle you can get a free Visia digital skin analysis worth £35 when booking any facial lasting .