My Friends & Fam: I HEAR YOULet’s get on with getting you in for skincare & professional hair removal … I miss your faces! Today, I was able to speak to the California State Board of Barbering & Cosmetology. They are a consumer advocacy board meaning: they do not advocate for me. They work for…
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Hear –> Learn –> Action
What an impressive week of action, showing up, art, social media posts, lectures, music, photography … the unnecessary and tragic violence necessarily co-opted by brown and black bodies to make the most of the times we find ourselves in and continue the awakening. I hear you. I am inspired. I am learning. I support you…
Anticipaaaaation
ohhhhhhhh, almost … but, nope. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀barbershops & hair stylists in select CA counties will have the opportunity to open.⠀LA County is not included. and thusly, your Santa Monica esthetician at be well {groomed!} does not have a specific date to open. stay tuned! GovGav, Mayor G and the SaMoBizC will keep us updated. and, you…
Gratitude List
so, like most everyone, i have FELT some anxiety these past several months. i’ve got a few tricks up my sleeve to help my system cope and move through. breathwork. just moving. talking.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ one of the best –> making lists of things that are going right. what feels good now. what & who i am…
Happy DON’T Fry Day!⠀⠀
Yup, your skincare pros take the Friday of Memorial Day Weekend to remind you: #UseProtection ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Physical blocking SPFs are your BFFs for fun in the sun. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀And, specific serums can further protect the skin, help your SPF work better and make ya look dayum foine! Life is kooky enough right now. So to make…
Sorella’s Big-Deal Minis
I love Sorella Apothecary; it is seriously beautiful! And, it is a botanically based, professional skin care line that balances the best of both science and nature. The team at Sorella combines natural, old-world philosophies and a dose of modern day science to create products that will bring balance back to the skin while also…
Big Ass Hat Season
Got your big ass hat for summer?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Along with physical blocker, hats with wide brims are key to protecting your skin from damaging UV rays when you are out in peak sun hours (usually between 11am & 3pm). While SPFs are your BFFs, eye & face serums address skin concerns and nourish your skin while…
meanwhile, back at home
I’ve put this time at home to excellent use: new trainings & certifications in disinfecting protocols, skin analysis, advanced treatment protocols, layering active treatment techniques, gua sha, specialized ingredients and detailed product research. Due to the nature of my work, I am very knowledgeable and mindful about cross contamination and keeping a clean and disinfected…
May We Be Grateful
May comes sailing in with Nurse and Teacher Appreciation plus Mother’s Day. It’s also time to celebrate my big sis: Happy Birthday, Camille! Let’s celebrate all the essential people in our lives! I’m giving away a Rezenerate facial with a few simple steps: Head over to my instagram page (click here) Tag a deserving person…
Skin Cancer & Melanoma Awareness
Wanna hear a secret? I used to detest putting on SPF. DETEST. Many of them stung my skin. Some smelled. Most were sticky and lots left me red and oily. Apparently I wasn’t the only one because SPFs are so much better now. And good thing because May is Skin Cancer Awareness and Melanoma month….