Seeking ways to tame your thick coarse frizzy hair?

Thick hair is treated differently than coarse frizzy hair. If you have both better call the salon quickly! We have solutions.

1. Try a Brazilian blowout keratin treatment designed to debulk the thickness by smoothing the cuticles down. (outside layer of the hair) brazilian blowout keratin will fills in the dry areas of the hai.  Our specialized technique can keep volume at the scalp while taming down the frizzy coarse hair while debulking it. To learn more go to here

With the many shampoo’s, conditioners, masques and serums claiming to reduce coarse frizzy hair don’t always work. Hair is rebelling against you as soon as you walk out the door in the humidity says Rose R. from York, Pa says, “you would think I didn’t even do my hair!”

As a stylist for 26 years at Indulge Salon of York, Pa and Greensboro, GA I hear these same concerns every day when I talk to  clients that have coarse dry frizzy hair.  These are valid concerns for the woman or man that needs to save time in their day and end the struggles of frizzy hair which is embarrasing in a professional work environment. The distraction of wondering how their hair looks amongst colleagues is disconcerting when the need to focus on their presentation or the conversation between them and their clients. Or the fact that their hair is so “big” they want to tame it down.

With the newest technology evolving into natural ingredients have been a big concern for the health of the hair.  Organic ingredients that were once in just skin care are now accessible to the hair care industry. Clients with thick coarse frizzy hair  have products that:

• reduce their blow dry time from 30 minutes to 10 min
• reduce the bulk of their hair
• managing the product ingredients contribute to improving it.
• services are transformative and life changing! To read about the other 2 ways to manage your thick coarse frizzty hair click here Read the rest of this entry »

Tired of shaving every single day? Try underarm waxing.

AFTER underarm waxing

If you have been shaving for 20 years, yes, one more day is to much. You might not be able to see as well as you once have so save time and money by being waxed by a professional.  Give underarm waxing a try. It’s quick, not painless but after the initial peeling off of the wax, it is so worth it. Haven’t shaved for 3 weeks and still looks great.

Yes, you say, then book here. 10 minutes and done over lunch.

BEFORE underarm waxing

I decided to go native for a few months to prepare for my underarm waxing for the first time in my life.  Native meaning not shaving for a few months. Growing up we were taught hygiene habits of shaving every day although I didn’t enjoy shaving every day my hair doesn’t grow quickly. By looking at the photo it certainly looks like a furry animal!

I have to be honest, I was getting  uncomfortable with the length of my underarm hairs. I was cautious to not lift my arms up to far for fear that the longer hairs would dart out beneath the short sleeves of my shirt at work.

I was told by  our waxing professional at our South George Street location,  that the hair only needs to be as long as a piece of rice. Preferably 3 weeks of growth.

I visually understood that but mine was a pinch longer!  She told me that she would trim it down to the right length to make it easier to wax. The longer the hair means more painful! She makes it easy to understand and I felt totally comfortable with her approach. She analyzed my underarm hairs to see which way to start the waxing.  You have to understand the hairs have separate growth patterns that have to be handled differently. Waxing the wrong direction could cause ingrown hairs.

The type of wax used is important. She told me that hard wax is applied, left to cool, then peeled off quickly. Strip wax is wax that is softer that has to have a muslin strip applied on top then the waxed is peeled off. Take into consideration the types of waxes such as soft, hard, olive oil moisturizing, beeswax, lavender and so on. The harder waxes are generally used for coarser hair that is hard to remove.

I learned that the hair grows at different rates too. When the underarm waxing is done the first time after you have just shaved, some of the hairs will emerge after a week that were just under the skin. The 2nd underarm waxing will be more successful taking more hair out thus getting into a routine of waxing.

She sanitized, she applied the wax and gave it a rip! Wow……little more than pulling a bandaid off but truly, it was worth it. I said let’s get to the next one. I was done in less than 10 minutes. Love it and will do it again. Perfect timing for over lunch.  My recommendation is to make sure you wear something loose fitting. The underarms feel “warm” to the touch but she had a cooling agent that cooled own the fires from my first time.

I set up my appointment within 2 – 3 weeks to make sure I had my consistent appointment to prevent ingrown hairs, stay in a routine because to me, shaving was not worth it but waxing the underarms saved me time which is worth it.

Feel free to make an appointment online by clicking here  for your appointment for underarm waxing, body waxing, brazilian for both men and women, bikini and facial waxing.

As a side note before you actually wax, make sure you tell the front desk coordinator at Indulge Salon how long its been since you had been waxed in order to book you properly. If you are having your first time bikini or brazilian wax (front to back taking it all off) please tell them to allow some extra time.If you are booking onine, please book multiple waxing services.  If you decide to be brave by having your
tell them Kimberly sent you. If you have questions call 717-846-4424. Our staff is educated on waxing proceduresd.

Book now for your Brazilian and Bikini waxing. Call 717.846.4424

Brazilian and Bikini Waxing

Indulge salon  is booking up for brazilian waxing, bikini, full body, and facial waxing at our South George Street location. Even under the arms! I had my done for the first time. I started off with the right underarm. I was a little embarassed since this was my first time. Initially the grow out was native for me. I didn’t dare wear short sleeves until I had them waxed.  The experience was awesome. The result was zero shaving for 3 weeks. I was hooked!

This summer has been the busiest with waxing services since we opened in 1992. We have brought on some new staff to meet your body waxing needs, facials for both men and women and chemical peels.

First time brazilian/bikini waxing? No worries, we got this!

If this is your first time, we will help you get comfortable by escorting you to a private room. Wear loose fitting clothes for your comfort for afterewards. All of your bits will be covered until needed. We have a numbing agent that can help your first time be more comfortable.  We will have you lie back on your back utilizing one leg at a time, then the other then the “down there” area. Brazilian waxing means removing all of the hair in the front to the back between the cheeks. Bikini waxing is just the bikini area leaving a landing strip or V shape. We have even done heart shapes for Valentine’s day!

Removing the waxing strip can be akin to a bandaid being pulled off. After the intial strip, you know what to expect. We always recommend a product called EPIL from Guinot that helps slow down the growth of the hair for home maintenance daily.

Our support staff is happy to answer any of your questions to help make you feel comfortable with the process. It’s clean, no double dipping the applicators into the wax. We dip it one time for each application to prevent bacteria from spreading and we like being sanitary. Brazilian/bikini waxing can last about 2 – 3 weeks depending on the start of your waxing experience. The amount of growth can depend when the hair was waxed originally, thereafter you will see how long you can go between waxing services. Eventually the hair will decrease in growth over a period of time. Read more about our waxing services here. 

Meet Monica. She has come on board with Indulge Salon a few months ago looking for a sense of adventure, being busy and meeting new people. She lives in Hanover with her kids.

Monica has previously worked with Massage Envy and About Faces in Baltimore, MD. we are pleased to have her join our team. When we first met she told me that she is usually busy and you know what? she is right. She helped created our new Skincation facial services for the summer called Maui, Tahiti and Tuscany $65 each. They are 30 minutes each and can be updated with the new Hydra Clean facial electrode that heats up to 119 degress that kills bacteria. She brings a professionalism to the salon that helps you feel comfortable if this has been your first time. Her personality is focused on getting results for you. She has the ability to adapt quickly if necessary.

Monica does natural nail manicures and pedicures when she isn’t bikini, brazilian waxing or facialing someone.

We have gotten so busy that we have to hire another esthetician! So look out for the nice changes that we will be making to the spa area.

New facials we have added to our roster of our Summer Series of skincare:

• Pineapple facial is a delightful facial/peel – super infused with antioxidant support that is perfect for photo damaged skin. Has a pleasant pineapple aroma. Feelings of being transported to Hawaii while your skin is nourished – increased cell turnover – gentle exfoliating action of enzymes and yam extracts. Peoptides boost the skin’s cellular activity while the soothing effect of protein enriched milk cools the skin.   This treatment is excellent for active people that workout at the gym, outside quite a bit that has some damage from the sun. 50 minutes $125    book here
• Antioxidant Ex-fusion facial is for dry, dehydrated skin types. Get ready for a brilliant luster exfoliation with antioxidants infused with essential moisture, nourishment and protection. Your skin will feel instantly firmer as important peptides and antioxidants tone, providing a cool relief from free radical damage. You might want to make arrangements for an evening out after this treatment because your skin will glow! Great for high school reunions, a date with your love, look refreshed quickly with the girls night out! 50 minutes $125 book here

Monica says learn how to use our Guinot Hydra Bronze to hydrate and tan for the summer. This product is extraordinary, it flies off the shelf because it solves some real problems. It’s a fact that self – tanning can be trickly. If you want to avoid streaks, sticky spots then try Hydra Bronze. This is the best gradual – self tanner, moisturizer lotion we’ve encountered that leaves your skin feeling smooth and rejuvenated. Leaves a luminous, golden hue, while deeply moisturizing. Plus it’s easy to use. No more tanning salons. Call 717.846.4424 to hold one for you while supplies are available.