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Jul 20th 2011, 07:22 in General
Written by Marain Fabri
Stairway To Beauty only employs staff that is experienced, professional and highly skilled at what they do. Each member of staff represents the company and has undergone extensive training both in house and with our selected product companies. Having employed a trainer ensures that we are continually refreshed, proactive and educated in our product ranges.
Whether it is in person, over the phone or online, we at Stairway To Beauty try to stay on top of our game, delivering the business that we say we are. At Stairway To Beauty we work closely with our clients, by listening and understanding their individual needs and wants.
Over the past 18 years, I have produced a service menu and a shelf full of products that I know my customers want. How? Because we have asked them. Continued surveys, mystery shoppers and knowing our client base ensures that we stay focused and deliver exactly what our customers want.
Communication equals customer satisfaction, guaranteeing client return. At ...
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May 9th 2011, 16:56 in General
I’d heard a lot about SHELLAC and was eager to try it. Constantly working with my hands, I am a serial chipper, usually smudging some ones good work before I have even left the salon. A polish lasting two weeks, not the usual two or three days, sounded too good to be true and I was hoping it was going to deliver all that was promised.
As my beautician removed my old polish she explained to me what was different about Shellac. After the special polish is applied to your nails, they are placed under a UV light off and on for about five minutes in total. This allows for the polish to set and seal, hence the lasting properties.
The first thing that struck me after the drying time under the UV light was how amazingly shiny my nails looked. They were positively gleaming and the best thing, instantly dry! That’s a god send for someone like me who dreads reaching into my bag to pay for my treatment for fear of smudging. It has been a week now and not a crack or chip in sight and they rea...
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Apr 13th 2011, 16:49 in General
Written by Carol Scott
How does Intense Pulsed Light work?
An intense pulse of light is attracted to the excess (brown) melanin in the skin and the excess (red) haemoglobin in blood vessels. The heat generated by the light destroys cells containing the excess melanin (eg in age spots) and haemoglobin (eg rosacea) without damaging the surrounding tissue. The Intense Pulsed Light may cause slight discomfort or tingling. It has been likened to flicking a rubber band against the skin. A mild sunburn like sensation is expected which usually resolves in 2 - 72 hours. The pigmented areas may initially look raised and/or darker with a reddened perimeter and may turn dark brown or even black over the next 24 - 48 hours. This will then lead to scabs and crusting which usually heals in 7 - 30 days and will continue to fade over the next 2 - 8 weeks.
Although the improvement on the surface of the skin may be quick and exciting to see, the most important work is really happening under the skin where the body's o...
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Apr 13th 2011, 16:03 in General
Written by Carol Scott
How does it work?
Intense Pulsed Light produces wavelengths of highly concentrated light which is selectively absorbed by the melanin found in hair. The melanin in the hair absorbs the light, and the heat that is produced will cause thermal destruction of the follicle without damaging the surrounding tissue.
Who can benefit from Intense Pulsed Light Therapy?
The treatment is suitable for anyone who has unwanted dark hair growth. Even people with darker skin types can be treated. The large spot size of the handpiece enables large and small areas to be treated in a safe, fast, gentle and effective way.
How many treatments are required?
Intense Pulsed Light treats hairs which are in growth (anagen) phase. At any one time a percentage of hair follicles will be in the resting stage (telogen). These hairs will need to be treated at the next visit when they have progressed from telogen to anagen in the hair growth cycle. Eight to ten sessions may be needed depending on the indiv...
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Apr 13th 2011, 14:45 in General
Written by Marain Fabri
Are you new to the area and have no idea where to go for your beauty needs? Perhaps you have had a bad experience and are looking for a new salon to take your business to. Whatever the reasons, there are certain things to look for when shopping around.
SERVICES - Stairway To Beauty covers a wide range of beauty treatments, specialising in ladies and men's waxing, luxurious massages as well as reflexology, microdermabrasion, facials and IPL, there really is something for everyone. We also have all your nail needs covered with manicures, pedicures, acrylics, gels and the latest high-gloss UV3 non smudge Shellac polish. For true indulgent pampering why not book in for one of our Day Spa Packages of up to four blissful hours. Don't forget we also do ear piercing and make-up for that special occasion.
LOCATION & HOURS - you couldn't ask for a more convenient location in the heart of the CBD, with access from the MLC Centre and just a stone's throw from the popular Pitt Street Mall....
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Mar 16th 2011, 13:02 in General
Written by Sarah Purves
I was a little skeptical about miracle oil. With all the claims it made I thought it was too good to be true! Apparently good for cuticles and nails, waxing and shaving irritation, dryness, insect bites, minor cuts and burns, piercings, tattoos, sunburn, stretch marks, scars and much more. I thought… is there nothing MIRACLE OIL can’t do? So I decided to put this little wonder to the test and see if it ticked all the boxes. After a day at the beach I was quite pink and called upon the oils miraculous healing powers to sooth my sunburn…. Tick! I also thought I’d apply it to my brittle nails and damaged cuticles for some repairing…Tick! A little paper cut… Tick! A mosquito bite… Tick! I gave it to some friends who recently had some piercings and tattoos...Tick! Tick! Tick! I have been applying it diligently to a scar I have on my leg and although I’m sure that it may take a little while longer to see the results, I have faith. With its nine natural oils including hempseed (apparently...
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Mar 16th 2011, 11:23 in General
Written by Sarah Purves
I usually leave it way too long between visits and I could feel that I was past overdue. You know the feeling, tight shoulder and neck, sore feet and legs, not to mention the stress, irritability and grumpiness, a feeling of weariness, like it’s all too much. When the weight of the world is on your shoulders, it’s massage time. Most people think of massage as a luxury but I promise you in this hectic world, it is a necessity! Simple human touch does wonders for the mind, body and soul. Stimulating the lymphatic system, helping you to manage stress, releasing those feel good endorphins and improving flexibility are just some of the benefits of massage? Yes please! Hmm… will I pamper myself with a half an hour, nurture myself with 45mins or truly spoil myself with an hour or more? Whether you are after a massage for just unwinding or need a deeper more vigorous bodywork session, the ladies at Stairway to Beauty certainly know how to relax you and iron out those knots, tailoring the ...
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Sep 21st 2010, 14:46 in Fashion
The last time I went out I vowed it was the last time I would ever wear high heels again. My fun night out turned into a disaster leaving me a hobbling mess with cuts, bruises, blisters and days of pain. As gorgeous as my shoes were, I resented them and the agony they put me through. Us girls all want to look glamorous but there’s definitely nothing glamorous about limping is there?! And another thing…I was absolutely devastated after my last visit to the beauty salon. I spent all that time and money treating my feet to a delightful pedicure, only having to put my shoes back on, destroying my beautifully painted toes.
FLIPSTERS to the rescue! These nifty little flats are a life saver. They come in black, bronze, white and platinum and a variety of sizes to fold away into a neat purse that conveniently fits into any bag. Now I only need to heel up when I reach my destination and at the end of the night after all those slick moves on the dance floor it’s definitely an understateme...
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