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Tammy Young, Licensed Aesthecian
Waxing and Tinting
Waxing has always been popular – why?
Waxing continues to be the most efficient way of removing body hair at an affordable price. There are certainly more expensive and more painful ways to remove body hair, but waxing has stood the test of time.
What areas do you wax?
We can wax any area of the body. Our most popular areas are brows, lips, full face, legs, underarms, bikini, arms and for men, backs and chests. One note about bikini waxing – we do not do Brazilian waxes.
How long does it take to wax?
It varies for each person, depending on the area to be waxed, how much hair and its texture. For example, a large area like full leg waxing generally takes about 45 minutes. We also do a “half-leg” wax from the knee down, which takes about 20 minutes. Brows take a matter of seconds.
What preparations do clients have to do for a waxing session? For example, how long should your body hair be in order to wax?
In order for the wax to adhere to the body hair, I recommend that the hair should be at least ¼ inches long. So in between waxes, there is a “growing out” phase to get the best results.
How long does waxing last?
Generally, a leg wax lasts a couple of weeks; a facial wax lasts about a month. It’s different for each person because body hair grows at different rates.
Some clients have sensitive skin or allergies– do you use special products?
We’re unique because we use a strawberry wax imported from Australia, which contains no resins. I have found that the best waxing products come from island or tropical countries where waxing is widespread. There is a harder wax that we also use that doesn’t adhere to the skin, only to the hair. We use these waxes on all clients with great results
Still on sensitive skin, my skin gets very red after waxing. What can you do to combat this?
Taking a Benadryl or other allergy medication before your waxing session will cut down on the redness. I also use a cold treatment after waxing, which helps taken the redness out, soothes skin, closes up the pores and calms the hair follicles.
Another thing I do to help with redness is that I treat the area with tea tree oil, then apply the wax. Also, clients will come with makeup on, and I wax over that. The tree tea oil and makeup acts as barriers, which helps prevent redness.
I’ve heard that waxing will make the hair grow back thicker. Is that true?
No, that is not true. In fact, if you wax regularly, it actually slows hair growth. It’s like the hair follicle kind of gives up and slows down after regular waxing.
Does waxing cause wrinkles?
No. Waxing also serves to exfoliate, which actually encourages your skin to produce more collagen.
Does waxing hurt?
It’s equivalent to removing a band-aid from a hairy part of your body.
I’m going on a cruise and want to look my best. How long beforehand should I wax?
I recommend waxing about 4-5 days before a cruise or vacation. This gives your skin time to calm down and hair follicles to close up.
About Brow Tinting
As you age, the natural colors of your brows tend to fade. Brow tinting is a very quick way to restore color to your brows. It takes seconds to do, and the color of your brows should be as dark as the darkest part of your hair. It lasts about a month.
About Eyelash Tinting
Some of my clients are allergic to mascara. Other clients don’t want to worry with mascara while on vacation and are planning to do a lot of swimming. Or if you just want to wake up each morning without the owl-eyes from mascara residue. Eyelash tinting is the answer to these situations. We use a special tint formula designed specifically for use around the eye. It takes about 5 – 10 minutes, and lasts about a month.
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Tammy Young of What's New The Salon Talks About What You Should Know About Anti-Aging Treatments
What treatments do you have for aging skin – fine facial lines and sagging?
We have two treatments available for aging skin: Microdermabrasion for fine lines and Compu-lift for sagging. However, Microdermabrasion is not just for facial lines – it can be beneficial for acne sufferers.
What is Microdermabrasion?
Microdermabrasion is an abrasive, rapid exfoliation that sands off 3 layers of dead or damaged skin. It reveals a smoother, undamaged layer of skin underneath. It’s safe, painless, and you see immediate results.
How does it work?
The machine has two tubes, one that the fine crystals flow through that exfoliates, and then another tube that suctions off the dead skin cells. The treatment takes about 20-30 minutes. The process of eliminating dead and damaged skin stimulates collagen production, which is essential for healthy, glowing skin.
After Microdermabrasion treatments, is there any follow-up that clients need to do?
We recommend that you don’t touch your face or wear makeup for the rest of the day. That’s the only follow-up that clients need to do. This treatment has no side effects.
For aging skin, what are the benefits of Microdermabrasion?
There are several benefits. First of all, because it exfoliates about 33% of damaged skin from the face, it helps eliminate fine lines. Aging skin tends to look uneven, with darker “age spots” that are caused by hormones, medications or a number of reasons. Microdermabrasion eliminates the damaged skin buildup and can lighten dark spots. It can also help smooth out any scars a client may have. Finally, it helps makeup go on smoother.
What are the benefits of Microdermabrasion for acne?
The crystals we use absorb oil. Because it exfoliates dead and damaged skin, it helps to reveal healthier skin. As mentioned previously, it also helps smooth out acne scars.
For aging skin, how often do you recommend Microdermabrasion and how long does it last?
For clients over 40, we recommend once every two weeks for a six-week period. The benefits last for about a year. For those over 50, we recommend these treatment sessions twice a year for best results.
What is Compu-lift?
As we age, our skin naturally loses elasticity and facial muscles get lazy, which is compounded by gravity. Besides developing jowls, the sagging is also most obvious around the eyes. Compu-lift is a non-surgical treatment that stimulates the muscles deep down to wake them up to do their job to help lift, tone and support the facial skin.
How does Compu-lift work?
The machine has two prongs that sends small positive and negative electric currents to the muscles to wake them up and lift the muscles. It’s painless and essentially exercises the facial muscles and tones them up. The treatment takes about 45 minutes, is painless, and there are no side effects.
How often do you recommend Compu-lift treatments?
I tell clients that it’s a lot like working out at the gym – it’s a commitment that if you do it regularly, you see results. We recommend twice a week for six weeks, then once a month for maintenance. Many clients start this in their 40s, but it’s never too early or late to start these treatments.
Do you see immediate results after Compu-lift treatments?
Yes. In fact I like to do one side of a client’s face first, then let them look in the mirror to see the difference. Some clients with a special occasion or party will do three treatments in one week to lift and tone their skin for their event. However, this doesn’t last, because it really takes a regular commitment over a period of time, as I mentioned before.
Is there any follow-up care after having a Compu-lift treatment?
No.
Do clients ever have Compu-lift and Microdermabrasion at the same time?
Yes, many clients like to combine both at the same time. Both treatments take about an hour when done together.
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Ask The Experts
Tammy Young, Licensed Aesthecian
Spray Tanning
Spray Tanning has become more and more popular. Why is that?
It is really the only safe tan you can have. Sun exposure, from either being outdoors or from a tanning bed, causes premature aging of the skin, different kinds of skin cancer, and a variety of other skin-related problems. Plus, spray tanning products have dramatically improved over the years and has become a part of modern culture. Those beautiful Hollywood stars have spray tans, and are not the result of hours in the sun laying by the pool.
How is the spray tan you use here different from the do-it-yourself home tanning products?
The home tanning products contain a lot of chemicals and it’s hard to get on evenly – it tends to streak and have a unique smell. And depending on your skin tone, it may not look like a natural tan.
The product we use, Sun FX, is the same one they use on “Dancing with the Stars.” It has 75% natural ingredients and produces a natural, brown tone – not the orangey tones you sometimes get with the at home self-tanning products. We have 3 shades: light, medium and dark and it is odorless. We do what we call a “Rapid Tan,” which takes about 15 minutes to apply. It sets in 2 hours and you can shower after 3 hours.
How do your clients prepare for a “Rapid Tan?”
We recommend you take a shower the night before your session and exfoliate with a loofah or exfoliating cloth. Pay extra attention to rough areas like elbows, feet, or knees. Also, do any shaving the night before. After your shower, do not use any moisturizing lotion. This preparation will help ensure a successful, streakless application of your tan.
What do clients wear to the tanning session?
Wear comfortable, loose clothing to come and go from the salon – nothing tight. Some clients like to tan in their bikinis, shorts, undergarmets, or nothing at all. We also have disposable clothes for clients to wear if they choose.
Can I wear makeup to my tanning session?
Yes, the tanner works through makeup. And if the tanner gets in your hair, it easily washes out.
Will the tan rub off?
No. However, there is a bronzer in the product that helps us apply the tan evenly. This may rub off on clothes or sheets, but it is water-soluble and washes out easily.
How long does the tan last?
It lasts for 7 to 10 days, depending on your activities. For example, if you swim in a chlorinated pool, the tan will not last as long.
What do you recommend to help extend the life of the tan?
We recommend not working out and heavily perspiring for 3 hours after the tan is applied. Use a moisturizer and avoid exfoliating after your tan is applied.
Sometimes the tan will look darker on calloused areas, like elbows, feet, hands, fingers and knees. How can that be avoided?
If that happens, we tell people to spray some Windex on a washcloth and rub it on the area, which blends the color nicely. That way, there won’t be those darker areas where the product has settled.
Are there any extra precautions for clients who may have sensitive skin?
No, we have had no issues using this product. We have used it here at What’s New for 5 years and it has been successful for all skin types.
After my tan, can I get out in the sun?
Yes, but it is important to note that our product does not have sunscreen, so make sure if you’re going outdoors for a day of sun, you wear sunscreen as you normally would.
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Don't miss our Open House Dec. 3, 8:00-2:30! We will have gift card deals that you do not want to miss! With the purchase of a $100.00 gift card you receive $10 free, $250.00, receive $50 free, or $500.000 receive $100 free! We will also have many service and product specials that are the best prices you will see all year. We will have some gift with purchase items while supplies last, so make sure you get here early. We will also have door prize drawings for a flat iron and a blow dryer. This year will also have a drawing for a flat screen TV! So don't miss it this year.
We will also be collecting non-perishable food items for the pantry of Greenhouse Ministries. Help us help those in need!
For more information, visit our website www.whatsnewthesalon.com
We are located at 412 Uptown Square, Murfreesboro, TN
615-890-5020
What's New The Salon is proud to be holding a raffle to benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital. The raffle will be held on May 25 at 8:30. There are many $1.00 ticket prizes and many $5.00 ticket prizes as well. Prizes include car washes, beauty products, food, beauty services, jewelry, tools, botox and microdermabrasion in a medical setting and much more. $1.00 ticket items have a value up to $100 and $5.00 tickets have a value of over $100. Drop by and purchase your tickets soon!
412 Uptown Square
Murfreesboro TN 37129
(615) 890-5020
What's New The Salon Christmas Open House
December 4, 8-2
We are excited to once again have our Christmas Open House. We will be offering many of your favorite products at great values. We are also offering many of our popular services with additional value.
Some of our offerings are:
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Mirabella Makeup- Buy 1, get 1 half off
Curling irons $15 off
OPI Lotion or Scrub- Buy 1, get 1 half off
Biofreeze- Buy 1 get 1 half off
Gifts with purchase with Paul Mitchell, Mirabella, Dermalogica.
(specified amount of purchase and limited quantity)
Many great values with spa and hair services!
Purchase $100.00 Gift Card & get a $10 free for you!
Purchase a $250.00 gift card, get $25.00 free!
Purchase $500.00 & get $100.00 free!
Today's giveaway is a 30 minute massage from Tangerine Salon & Spa. Fill out the form below to enter. You'll be notified via email and/or phone if you're the winner. Good luck!!!
Murfreesboro, TN: Plenty of industries in this town are a dime a dozen and it seems that every direction you turn is another pizza place, coffee shop, drug store, or someone buying gold. It's unbelievable really. I couldn't imagine how someone would go about differentiating themselves in a market so saturated. However, where there's a will, there's a way. Meet Sandy Haynes, owner of What's New the Salon, located at 412 Uptown Square in Murfreesboro.
Sandy is one of those rare breeds of salon owner and business woman. You will go to What's New expecting a great salon experience and in addition, you will feel served, informed and well treated. You can count on the continuity of their growing prosperity because of smart business. When asked about how she markets her salon, she immediately responded, "The web works. Technology integration works. Learn the web. Learn Search Engine Optimization. Go to Facebook, Twitter, web sites, etc..." Remember this comes from a salon owner not a marketing firm.
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So to receive last minute specials, sell out deals, free coupons, great gift ideas and incredible service, log on to WhatsNewTheSalon.com and send "SalonText WhatsNew" to 368-638. Call What's New at 615-890-5020 to ask for more information. This is one of the the few in Murfreesboro where an inch gets you a mile and you will always get so much more than you bargained for. Enjoy!
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We now have text messaging to let you know when last minute appointment times become available and special offers. Simply text the words "salontext whatsnew" to 368638 and you will receive our latest information.
We have online booking available through our website, www.whatsnewthesalon.com, so you can get an appointment any time of day or night. Use the blue link on the home page. Follow the easy instructions and you can schedule your next visit or purchase gift certificates online.
Dermalogica Travel Kits $10 off!
Dermalogica Clean Start Teen Skin Care- Buy 1, get 1 free!
Paul Mitchell Pet Care Products- Buy 1, get 1 1/2 off!
Tigi Make-up Brushes 1/2 off!
