HD Brows are a fantastic way to re shape your eyebrows to suit your face shape. Even the most over-plucked brows can be saved! This is fast becoming a huge trend and is leading the beauty industry at the moment with it being the choice of many celebrities. The treatment consists of seven unique procedures that are performed by highly trained and skilled stylists. These techniques include a unique combination of threading, waxing, tweezing, tinting and shaping to achieve the perfect eyebrow shape, colour and definition.

We recently had a client come into our Hanover Street salon to get her HD Brows done, and she was really happy with them. So much so that she has written a blog. You can read her experience of the treatment at Lotty’s Luxuries. She has included a before and after picture, and I must say her brows look fantastic! She already has quite thick brows, so the difference is more in the tidiness and definition. But with thinner brows the change is more dramatic as the HD treatment can really thicken them up.

We have *£10 off HD Brows for March 2012 at all 3 of our Salons. Give us a call for more information or to make your booking.

*Terms and conditions apply

On Sunday the 4th of March a team of our girls went down to London for the Professional Beauty Awards. They were all so excited, especially since one of our staff members Julie Brown was shortlisted as a finalist in the Best Therapist category. The Gala ceremony was held at the Park Lane Hilton, and there were over 900 guests form all over the UK & Ireland spa and beauty industry. TV personality and comedian Rufus Hound was the presenter for the night, and our girls didn’t hesitate to get some pictures with him! We had a table for 12 which included some of our most experienced staff members from across the 3 salons. A great night was had by all, and of course the best moment of the night was when we won Salon of the Year (UK & Ireland)!! We beat off competition from the top day spas and beauty salons throughout the UK & Ireland, and the judges said in the presentation that the winner ‘offers an amazing array of treatments and is truly innovative in the market’. We agree. Receiving the award Zen founder Fiona Fowley said that she was thrilled to receive this recognition from the industry and was accepting the award on behalf of the whole team across all three salons, who had all contributed to making the salon such a success.

We would also like to thank all our loyal clients who continue to inspire us to be the best we can be! We have now won a total of 16 awards, and have won UK Salon of the Year twice at the British Beauty & Spa Awards, and this is the 3rd time Zen has won Salon of the Year at the Professional Beauty awards.

For more pictures of the night have a look at the album on facebook.

For every £10 you spend with us at Zen Lifestyle, 1 loyalty point is added to your record card on our computerised booking system. So £100 spend earns you 10 points and so on.

So what can you buy with your loyalty points? Here’s a few examples. If you have 60 points you could get a free Eyelash Tint. If you’ve accrued 100 points you could get a half price 40 minute facial. And 200 points would mean you only have to pay £5 towards a 1 hour massage!

Now is the perfect time to treat yourself and not feel guilty about it. So what are you waiting for? Give us a call to find out how many loyalty points you have.

Murad offers a fantasitc 8 week Firm & Tone supplement box set that will give you firmer skin by up to 78% in 8 weeks, and improves the visual texture of stretch marks by up to 47% in 8 weeks. If you are changing your diet for the New Year, then these supplements are a great support and will help improve your body from the inside out.

Additional features and ingredients:

• Multivitamin promotes healthy skin function
• Connective Support Complex encourages a smoother appearance and improves elasticity
• Essential Fatty Acids help skin cells attract water
• Cell Energizers help prevent damage while promoting energy production

Murad also offers a brilliant Firm & Tone Serum, and a Body Firming Cream, and if used in conjunction with the supplements then the results are even better! The serum helps reduce cellulite and improves the overall appearance of the skin by up to 80%, while the firming cream firms the skin and increase skin’s elasticity and radiance. Apply the serum first and the cream over the top for optimal results. The best thing about the firming cream as well is that it firms skin by up to 40% in 15 minutes! So that means if you’re going on holiday and want to look great in your swim wear, then apply this before heading to the poolside or beach, and you’ll feel and look great.

For more healthy ways to kick start 2012 check out our Detox Package.

The New Year Detox package includes:

- Body Brushing, which will help support your body through a cleanse or natural detox. Skin brushing promotes movement of the lymphatic system which will improve circulation, and of course your skin will become softer.

- Cellutox Massage, the Elemis Cellutox oil is an energising citrus body oil that contains a powerful synergy of detoxifying Sea-buckthorn, Sea Fennel, Lemon and Juniper, which will help to naturally combat the build-up of toxins caused by a poor diet, stress and a sedentary lifestyle.

- Hydrating Facial, the Murad Hydrating Facial is a luxury pick-me-up for dry, dehydrated skin. It is a very relaxing and therapeutic facial which will restore life and balance to your skin.

- Murad Rapid Exfoliator peel, this brilliant AHA Exfoliator Peelprovides a sublime solution for reducing fine lines and wrinkles in all skin types. The peel exfoliates away dead skin cells while a unique patented blend of antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, and hydrators soothe and revitalize to reveal a softer, smoother complexion.

Price £65, value £151, saving £86!

Due to popularity this package is now extended to the end of February 2012.

Exposure to the sun accelerates the ageing process of the skin and can cause irregular pigmentation that shows as freckles (ephelides) or age-spots (solar lentigines), and irregular pore size. The Ellipse photo rejuvenation treatment will help reverse those signs of ageing.

A thread vein is a small blood vessel near the surface of the skin created by disruption to the normal blood supply, and can be treated safely through short bursts of light emitted from an Ellipse flash-lamp. As the treatment relies on absorption of light by the haemoglobin in the blood, the most effective results are seen with lighter skin.

These treatments are some of my favourite to perform as it is so result driven and can be life changing for some. Say goodbye to unsightly red thread veins or vascular lesions, uneven skin tone, sun damage, pigmentation, large open pores, deep lines and wrinkles as the solution is here! A patch test and consultation is required for both these treatments, and everything will be discussed thoroughly during the consultation.

If this appeals to you….. what are you waiting for? Call the skin clinic at our Bruntsfield Place salon (0131 477 3535) for a consultation and patch test now.  I look forward to meeting with you and discussing how I can achieve great results for your skin with IPL.

Lauren Bell – Therapist, Bruntsfield Place Salon

Treatment Pages:

IPL Thread Vein Removal

IPL Skin Rejuvenation

There is no way to change the effect that time has on our skin, but with the right skin care, regular facials, and just a bit of effort, it’s now possible to stay looking younger for longer.

In your 20’s your skin is going through a lot of changes from adolescence, and that can have a big effect on your complexion. Spots are the most common complaint, and Spa Secrets magazine actually recommends Murads Anti-Aging Moisturizer SPF20 as being the perfect moisturizer for people in their 20’s. It has blemish control, hydration, and sun protection all in one. We also do a facial in the Acne range, the Murad Clarifying Facial, which is great for anyone who wants a strong facial to clear their skin of spots and imperfections.

In your 30’s your skin is still in pretty good condition, but you need to start paying closer attention. According to the experts this is the time where the first signs of ageing start to crop up. The main issues are pigmentation, lines, and the start of loss of elasticity. Switch to repair type products, and use serums underneath your moisturizer for better results. You also need to shield your skin from sun-induced pigmentation and cell degeneration, sun protection with a UVA and UVB is a must! The Murad Vitamin C range has exactly that with the Essential-C Day Moisture SPF 30 PA+++. It protects and strengthens skin against environmental ageing by blocking UVA/UVB rays to prevent sun and free radical damage, and it improves the skins barrier function to maintain optimal hydration. The Murad Vitamin C facial is a great way to boost your skin with antioxidants and restore clarity, texture, elasticity and firmness.

In your 40’s Oestrogen levels reduce, so the skin is less pert and bouncy, resulting in in sags and wrinkles around the neck and chest. More effective anti-ageing products should be used to combat dryness which happens through hormonal changes. The Murad Resurgence range is designed for hormonal changes and is a very hydrating range. Serums are also a must through our 40’s as they penetrate ingredients deeper into the skin. The Murad Age Diffusing Serum is a brilliant product to use every day after cleansing. It increases firmness up to 42% in 10 minutes, and reduces the appearance of medium to deep wrinkles. The Murad Resurgence Renewal facial is pure luxury, known in Hollywood as the ‘Red Carpet’ Facial. It is the perfect remedy for anyone experiencing dry skin, loss of elasticity, dullness, and/or hormonal breakouts.

In your 50’s+, collagen and elastin production slows right down. This means the skin is thinner and dryer and prone to deep-set lines, wrinkles and sagging. Pigmentation and redness can also be an issue in this age group. Highly nourishing creams and serums are a must have, and regular anti-ageing facials focusing on boosting levels of hydration and collagen will help slow the progression of ageing. Giving yourself a facial massage daily during cleansing is also beneficial as it keeps the skin stimulated. Again the Murad Resurgence range is a great one, but the Age Reform range is also fantastic. The Intensive Wrinkle Reducer improves skin smoothness by 33% in 2 weeks, and dimishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by 55% in 12 weeks. Our Zen Collagen facial is great for people in this age group, and just one facial will smooth wrinkles noticibly and is extremely hydrating.

Lara Franks – Receptionist, Bruntsfield Place salon

The packages are in conjunction with our Hanover Street salon and we have 2 fabulous day packages, and 2 sensational Hotel packages, plus some great add ons.

Lunch, Champagne and a Spa Treatment £55 per person
This includes a 2 course lunch with a glass of Champagne at Tigerlily followed by a Spa Manicure or Express Pedicure at Zen.

Afternoon Tea with bubbles and a Spa Treatment £85 per person
Enjoy an indulgent afternoon tea at Tigerlily with a glass of bubbles followed by a Spa Manicure or Express Pedicure at Zen.

HOTEL DEALS

A Night of Pampering
Prices from £245 based on 2 people sharing

- Overnight stay in a classic double (midweek only)
- Full Scottish Breakfast
- 1 hour treatment at Zen (choose from Deluxe Spa Pedicure, Aromatherapy or Deep Tissue Massage, or Customised Facial)
- Entry in our glamorous subterranean nightclub, Lulu

A Weekend of Indulgence & Relaxation
Prices from £650 based on 2 people sharing

- 2 Overnight stays in a classic double (minimum of 2 nights)
- Full Scottish Breakfast
-2 hour treatment at Zen (choose from 2 of the following, Deluxe Spa Pedicure, Aromatherapy or Deep Tissue Massage, or Customised Facial)
- Afternoon tea at Tigerlily including a glass of bubbles
- Entry in our glamorous subterranean nightclub, Lulu

A little something extra…
For those of you who would like additional pampering added onto your package then you can choose from the fantastic treatments below.

- 1 hour treatment for £60 (Deluxe Spa Pedicure, Aromatherapy or Deep Tissue Massage, or Customised Facial)
- 2 hour treatment for £115 (2 of the above treatments)
- 40 minute nail treatment for £29

For more information check out the Tigerlily offers page.

To book please call reservations at Tigerlily: 0131 225 5005

We have won this award twice before: Best UK Salon 3 rooms or less (2004 Bruntsfield Salon) & Best UK Salon 4 rooms or more (2005 Teviot Place Salon). And a total of 15 Beauty National Industry awards so far.

The awards recognise excellence and achievement across the UK Salon and Spa industry. The judges are looking for leadership, innovation and salons which are raising the bar for standards and improving the image of the industry in society as well as improving standards within the industry.

The judging criteria is very rigorous, including site inspections, visits to the salon by judges who will look at how we operate and receive treatments. They also look into our operating procedures, staff procedures and organisational professionalism, client care etc. There are also mystery shoppers who come for treatments and give anonymous assessments of the salon and treatments. In fact we will soon be visited by an official Professional Beauty Awards judge and another who will visit incognito as a mystery shopper.

The winner will be announced in March at a huge awards ceremony in London, which will be attended by the great and the good of the UK Beauty and Spa industry, as well as hundreds of salon owners, suppliers and manufacturers from all over the UK.

We are doubly excited as our star therapist at Hanover St, Julie Brown, has been shortlisted in the Therapist of the Year category. Julie is a highly professional and experienced therapist and we are sure she will really impress the judges at her practical judging day in London. Well done Julie and good luck!!

Learn more about Zen’s history and awards.

I’ve worked here 5 years now and I still thoroughly enjoy my job as we are constantly moving forward with exciting new treatments. One newer treatment I love is the Dermaroller. We’ve been doing it about a year and the results are fantastic! I’ve always been proud of the fact that we’re at the forefront of any new treatments or products in the industry. I feel that I have gained so much valuable experience whilst working here and even after 5 years I’m still learning.

Maxine Brooks – Therapist, Teviot Place Salon