by Annette @ Wellness WA | Sep 3, 2010 | Wellness Tips
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Hello, hello, hello! It’s Friday and that means we’re here to serve you a whole plate full of links to keep your brain ticking and your day moving along smoothly (& quickly!).
It’s been pretty chilly the last few nights and I’ve been warming up with some games of tennis, the first time I could only play for 20 minutes, then again for 20 minutes the second time… but yesterday an hours worth of tennis entered my life and I couldn’t be more pleased with my tiny fitness gains!
I’ve also been enjoying some apricot, sultana & date muffins that my sweet mum made! SO DELICIOUS and I will try and find the recipe to share 🙂
Cast your eyes over these beauties my friends…
♥ “One day, you’ll be just a memory for some people. Do your best to be a good one.” – a really sweet quote, that happens to make me a bit sad!
♥ Diva Goes Green – Tres excellent health blog! She has some great smoothie recipes too! Nom nom nom.
♥ Adrenal Fatique the Unanswered Illness – an article by an acquaintance of mine, Stuart Watkins, who just so happens to be an amazing personal trainer / yoga instructor / all round good guy! This article he wrote for Crazy Sexy Life is a great read! Also, he’s from Perth and is an ambassador for Lulu Lemon & runs free yoga classes there on Tuesday nights in the city store!
♥ A Study on the Benefits of Massage found that the levels of cortisol in the blood decrease, and the levels of serotonin and dopamine in the brain increase. It’s Amazing for stress reduction, have you had a massage lately?!
♥ Yoga Study – yoga has now been proven to reduce stress & anxiety over other forms of exercise, like walking. We yoga lovers already knew this, but it’s great to have some scientific evidence to back it up. If you’re stressed and haven’t tried yoga, maybe now is the time?!
♥ Blackmores Ask a Naturopath – an amazing free service where you can ask a naturopath anything, and receive a comprehensive and detailed reply for free! Of course they are going to recommend Blackmores products, but I’ve personally used this service and found it extremely worthwhile. So try it out if you’ve got some pressing questions but can’t afford an in person consult.
♥ A Little PH Refresher Course – find out about PH and how if affects your body.
♥ The Three Best Efficiency Tips I’ve Ever Found – by Sarah Wilson.
♥ Have you been drying your hair wrong all these years?!
♥ Vegan in Perth – A blog about being vegan in Perth, whodda thought? Very good, applause, smiling cows.
♥ Natures Greatest Superfood – I want to try this, where can it be found in Perth does anyone know?!
♥ WIN PRIZES WITH WELLNESS WA (YES THAT IS US!!!!) the competition ends on Monday darlin’s. GET INTO IT! x
That’s all for this week!
Do any of these tickle your fancy?
Are you a vegan in Perth?
Have you been blow drying your hair wrong? – Confession, I am critically bad at blow drying my hair! I need an intensive training course in the art, does this exist?!
Be well,
Annette
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Aug 27, 2010 | Wellness Tips
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Have a browse through our op-shop assortment of links, events and other bits ‘n pieces! As always, you can let me know if there’s something you think we should be sharing with everyone.
♥ Sodashi Skin Care Workshop – Megan Larsen, the woman behind chemical-free skin care company Sodashi, will be hosting a skin care workshop at Bodhi J Health & Beauty Spa, Wembley on Wednesday 8 September from 6.30pm – 8.30pm.
Come along and get advice on the perfect Sodashi ritual for your skin and enjoy mini spa treatments and refreshments. Call Bodhi J Health & Beauty Spa on 9387 5152 to secure your ticket.
♥ 43 Simple Ways to Simplify Your Life – I need all of these!
♥ Yasemin from PRIMPEDs Adore Beauty Must Haves – I love reading little lists like this 🙂
♥ Sarah Wilson on Transcendental Meditation – this article inspired me to go down to the library and do some research on meditation. It led me to a really amazing book which you’ll find out more about soon!
♥ Create your life handbook!
♥ 55 Ways to Get More Energy – a super cute article sent to me by the lovely Kelly. A lot of handy hints in here.
♥ Yasemin from PRIMPED talks about colonic hydrotherapy – would you do it?!
♥ Two Week Stress Less Plan! – ready, set, stress less!
♥ Love yourself sick each morning – aka. “The benefits of writing HOLY SHIT YOU LOOK AMAZING on your bathroom mirror”.
Hope this bountiful list inspires you in some way! Make sure you send all your links to me for next weeks installment!
Be well,
Annette
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Aug 25, 2010 | Beauty Salon, Reviews, South of River
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Since my last experience with SPL hair removal, a lot has happened.
I’ve marveled in delight as the hairs seemingly continued to grow, however with daily exfoliation they slowly but surely all popped out and left me with smooth skin. It took quite a white for any semblance of hairs to grow back after this. Keeping in mind that all the hairs are at different growth stages so the areas I had done (upper leg, tummy & bikini) have never yet been a completely ‘smooth canvas’, it’s still been very promising!
My second SPL experience at Hairfree Booragoon was surprisingly a little more painful than the first.
The results after this second treatment have been fantastic, despite the tiny increase in pain. The hairs have really been minimised and it’s really FUN when the hairs start falling out, it feels like an accomplishment!
I think that after 4 treatments the majority of my treated areas will indeed be hair free and I’m looking forward to getting my kit off at the beach and swimming pools this Summer without having to worry about whether I have to shave / wax to feel good about myself in a bikini.
A word of warning though: THIS TREATMENT IS ADDICTIVE!
I’m already planning to get my underarms and the rest of my legs done, it’s totally streamlining my life. I’ve never been the type of girl who can be bothered shaving her legs religiously, it just takes so much darn time, leaning over in the shower, nicks and cuts, missed bits… waxing solved the problem for a while, but it’s expensive and hurts a lot!
Being able to get on with my life without this little extra hassle is totally liberating. Can you tell I’m a fan?!
If you’re keen as well you can head to Hairfree Booragoon and mention Wellness WA for 50% off your first treatment. The offer is only valid until the end of September though so if you’re keen, best to get in while you can.
Hairfree Centre Booragoon
7/135 Riseley St
Booragoon WA 6154
(08) 9316 8402
Web: http://www.hairfreeservices.com
Have you ever had IPL / SPL / Laser?
Did you love it? Hate it?
Has the beach been smiling at you with a twinkle in it’s eye, giving you a knowing nod as you strut your stuff on the sand?
Be well (my loves!),
Annette
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Aug 24, 2010 | Cheap / Free, Products
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You know we love you, right? To further prove this love, we’ve teamed up with the guys at Akin & Al’Chemy so that we can give one lucky reader a box full of hair goodies and stalk her/his postie until they arrive. Postie wont mind, they get lonely sometimes.
The prize pack contains the following…
♥ Al’chemy Rosemary Shampoo
♥ Al’chemy Mandarin Shampoo
♥ Al’chemy Rice Aminos & Wheat Protein Shampoo
♥ Al’chemy Jojoba Conditioner
♥ Al’chemy Avocado & Calendula Conditioner
♥ Al’chemy Intensive Vitamin Masque
Valued at a grand total of $90.
You wont have to worry about buying shampoo and conditioner for a little while!
The Al’chemy range is free from: parabens, mineral oils, silicones, sulfates, synthetic fragrances, artificial colours and many more nasties so if you want a healthy head, this is the stuff to go for!
Competition Rules: To enter, tell us Why this prize would make your hair happy?
The best answer will win the prize!
One entry per person. Western Australian entrants only. Competition runs for two weeks, winner drawn on Tuesday 31st August Current contributors to Wellness WA are not permitted to enter (sorry guys!).
Enter now!
Be well,
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Aug 23, 2010 | Hairdresser, Inner City, Reviews, South of River
Head Studio is located in the center of the Perth CBD, on King Street, which is renowned for being home to designer stores including Louis Vuitton, Wheels & Dollybaby and Tiffany… Perth’s own mini version of Rodeo Drive!
It would be easy to feel intimidated heading to a hair salon that rubs shoulders with these big names.
Head Studio proves nothing to worry about however, upon arrival the staff are all smiles and very welcoming. The interior is impressive: high ceilings and gorgeous wooden floors throughout, mixed with antique décor, candles and rose petals make this two-storey salon a contender for hairdresser heaven, accessibly.
There is also a little team of goldfish friends to look at!
It’s not just the visuals that impress either; Head Studio would need an extra salon dedicated to housing all the nominations and awards for excellence they’ve received! Check out the extensive awards list here.
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My experience starts with relaxing on a red velvet vintage chair and a yummy T2 tea (Botanical) served in a cute teapot/cup combo with a tiny cookie.
The selection of reading material on display is very impressive, with a personal favourite of mine, Natalie Blooms Beauty in Bloom: A Collection of Beautiful Inspirations
, on display, as well as many other lovely books and all the current high-end glossies.
My colourist Rachel meets me upstairs and expertly chooses a mix of two brown shades that she thinks will suit my look. It’s a chilly day, but the temperature is controlled so I’m feeling warm while I bliss out waiting for the colour to make friends with my locks.
When it’s time for the rinse out, a huge LCD screen is positioned in front of the basins and we make the executive decision to put on ‘White Men Can’t Jump’.
For some reason I couldn’t get comfortable in the chair, but I didn’t get any water in my ears which is a notorious problem for me, so overall the colour rinse / wash was positive.
Straight off a plane and back from a competition in Melbourne, my stylist today is Taryn and she has wonderful hair. Tick!
She does what I ask for and is really friendly, giving me plenty of advice and tips about how to style my hair along the way.
My very own hair.
To finish, she uses the GHD to style my hair in a way that is completely new to me, little waves all over (I’m sure there is a technical term for this … help me out!). I’m really happy with it as it looks cute!
Unfortunately I’ve been unable to replicate it at home despite her best teaching efforts. 🙁
Throughout my experience I was really looked after, I think I ended up having 2 cups of tea, an orange juice and a glass of water. Needless to say I needed to use their toilet and even the bathroom is great, with cute pictures and writing all over the walls.
I was recommended some products and purchased L’Oreal Tecniart Spray-Mousse, pre-blowdry application ensures great smooth volume.
I enjoyed my experience at Head Studio and wouldn’t hesitate to return. The atmosphere, service, knowledge and friendliness of the staff, coupled with all the little extras thrown in make this place a gem in the Perth hair & beauty industry.
A must try!
Head Studio Locations:
PERTH SALON
64 King St, Perth CBD 6000
SUCCESS SALON
Shop 20A, Gateway Shopping Centre,
816 Beeliar Drive, Success
ROCKINGHAM SALON
Shop 4/7 Railway Tce
Rockingham Beach WA 6168
All contact, booking & pricing details can be found on their website: http://www.headstudio.com.au
Be well,
Annette
xoxo
