by Annette @ Wellness WA | Apr 26, 2011 | Beauty Salon, Inner City, Reviews, South of River
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Having just returned from living in London and spending a good few months reorganising my life, it was time to tackle the next job on the list.
I needed to find a new confidant who was good with a wax pot and a spatula. Someone I felt comfortable with for tending to, well you know. I thought it was going to be an arduous task, but luckily I was wrong…
I am not going to hold back on details, it had been a rather long time between drinks if you know what I am saying. Thanks to Scoopon (who doesn’t love a deal?) I bought a voucher for some waxing at Love Bodyworx on Preston street in Como and even before my voucher was valid, toddled along as a full paying customer. I have to admit I was starting to get the cold sweats about the impending pain but knew it had to be done.
I was warmly greeted by the owner Tracey and ushered into a treatment room. I then braced myself for what I thought would be pain only second to childbirth. I clenched my teeth and sweaty palms for the dreaded first rip ……. it didn’t hurt all, nor the second rip, or third, or in fact – any! Yes a relatively pain free brazilian wax and I am telling you there was some serious removal needed, we were lucky there was any wax left in the pot!
Still stunned from the lack of pain, aftercare advice was offered and not the ‘buy this product’ kind, but good honest helpful advice. I left immediately making a follow up appointment (I never do this) and with a new found spring in my step.
Yes it’s a small salon, but the open friendly manner of the owner, the great pricing ($50 and $45 for a repeat visit within 3-6 weeks of initial wax) and the pain free waxing more than make up for it. Love Bodyworx? Yup I do!
Love Bodyworx Beauty Salon is located at:
Shop 2/10 Preston St (on the corner of Mary and Preston)
Como, WA
Ph: (08) 9368 0396
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Review by Kristy Mollica freelance TV and radio presenter, lover of girl power & things that are so totally not beige!
Be well,
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Apr 25, 2011 | Products, Reviews
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I guess this isn’t really a battle per se, I called it that for the sake of being dramatic – which is something I aim to do daily. The fact of the matter is, both masks set out to do entirely different things, so the best way to compare and contrast in this instance, is to break this right on down for you.
WHAT DO YOU NEED?
If you’ve got dry, problematic skin that’s suffering from not enough attention or too much exposure to things that are drying it out and making you look a little haggard you want to go for the Ella Bache. It’s thick, it’s creamy and it’s dreamy. Added to this you can just focus on the areas of dryness by only placing the mask on those spots (which is great news if you have combination skin and don’t want to contribute to oiliness). Think of it as an intense moisturizer.
OR
If your skin is as clogged as the shops at Christmas, then you want to cover your face in some Rodial and quite literally draw out and then peel away those impurities that are causing your pores to block.
Pore strip!
Remember those strips you used to put over your nose to remove blackheads (above)? It works just like that, and is super effective, not only helping to remove dirt and excess sebum but contributing to making the surface of your skin feel and look clearer. See my picture below to get the idea of how it works (and how massively fun it is, you can tell by the expression on my face, right guys?)
TIME: For those that don’t have all the time in the world the Ella Bache Hydra-Revitalizing Repair Balm is great for you because you put it on and let it soak in – no rinsing required and you can use as little or as much as you like. 10 minutes tops.
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If you’ve got a bit more time up your sleeve, you should get friendly with the Rodial Glamoxy Snake Mask. The black gel that you put all over your face needs to completely dry to get the maximum benefit. 20 minutes total.
FINALLY– if you were mid mask and the doorbell rang do you want to answer it like this
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Or this?
*This picture was just of me with what looked like moisturizer on my face pulling stupid faces. Suffice to say, you couldn’t see anything. You could answer the door embarrassment free.*
My pick? The Rodial just because my skin requires things drawn out of it these days, for those of you that need moisture and elasticity put back into it, you have to get yourself down to the Ella Bache counter today.
And the winner (for me) is…
The Rodial Glamoxy Snake Mask, for getting rid o’ gunk!
Review by Adriane Daff, mask battle umpire.
Note: Rodials animal-testing policy is currently unknown, we are in the process of finding out.
Be well,
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Apr 20, 2011 | Other
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This is a such a worthy cause, and looks like a super duper fun quiz night! 100% of proceeds go to the Heart Foundation.
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women.
Look around at the women in your life – 90% of them have at least one risk factor for heart disease. Women are four times more likely to die of heart disease than of breast cancer – but we can help to reduce the risks.
Get a group of friends together (guys and girls) and buy a table to the first Simply Red Quiz Night and support all the women you love.
QUIZ MASTER for the evening – Sean Eberts
Event Details:
* Saturday, 7 May 2011 Claremont Football Oval
* Doors open @ 7pm
* Great prizes to be won, Silent Auction will be running throughout the night
* BYO table snacks, drinks available at the bar
$200 per table of 8 – Table on sale NOW
ONLY 30 tables available or $25 per person
To book your table check out the Heart Foundation web page or call 9382 5914!
Let me know if you decide to go!
Be well,
Annette
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Apr 18, 2011 | Other
*drummmmmm roll* We are happy to announce our three very lucky Echolife Organic Rosehip & Jojoba Oil competition!
We had 51 entries, all well deserving… so here are our three lucky winners! (We draw our winners using Random.org)
Lisa – Rosehip, because I have not tried it before, always have Jojoba oil at home.
Miss Marian – I’d go with the jojoba oil (technically a wax) as it is supposed to mimic the sebum naturally present on our skin the most accurately – and I can use all the moisture I can get!
Molly Tebo – I’m a big fan of jojoba oil. My skin and hair would love some!
Congrats guys! I will be in touch with you today to get your addresses so we can get these yummy prizes out to you ASAP! Stay tuned for another competition REALLY soon 🙂
Be well,
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Apr 17, 2011 | Events, Other
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Something amazing is happening. This Thursday the 21st of April you are going to receive a free Origins cleanser, just by taking your current cleanser or skincare product bottle, be it full, half used or empty, down to your nearest Kit Cosmetics store.
NO QUESTIONS ASKED!
Yes, you read right. You will have the choice of receiving either the Origins Checks & Balances Frothy Face Wash (valued at $38) or the Origins A Perfect World Antioxidant Cleanser With White Tea (valued at $43).
This incredible offer is to celebrate World Earth Day (which is on Friday 22nd April) and is seriously the best deal in town, you’re effectively receiving a free new cleanser!
So head down to Kit on Thursday, choose your cleanser and celebrate World Earth Day in skin savvy style. You can thank me later! Be sure to let us know if you head down there.
Kit Cosmetics is located at David Jones in the city, or Enex100 – also in the city!
Be well,
xoxo
