NEVER FORGET ABOUT SELF-CARE!

The kids are back in school, (and hopefully, your spouse/partner is back in the office too), so now is the perfect time to take a few minutes to remind yourself that taking a break to recharge is essential to your well-being. And as you spend a big part of the day putting your family first, you should never forget about self-care. Even just 10 minutes is all it takes to feel refreshed and ready to take on the day. There are a few tips that could become an essential part of your everyday routine:

Hydration: Coffee can be a great start to the day, but it is important to stay hydrated. Water is an excellent beauty boost, it makes your skin glow, clears acne, and reduces hair loss!

Skin Care: This is highly recommended as a top priority. Use gentle, nourishing products to help keep skin in tip-top condition so that even when you might not be feeling your best, your skin still looks it. And if a beautiful, healthy complexion helps you feel and look your best, then it is most certainly worth your while.

Eating Healthy: Plan plan plan. It definitely takes some effort to think a day or two ahead about what you want to eat but it will pay off. 

A self-care routine should be simple. It is about feeling good, being happy, refreshed, and grateful. This may seem obvious, but just try to make time for yourself. You and your self-care are a priority to function at your highest level. 

WHEN DOES MAKE UP EXPIRE?


Did you know that just like milk, makeup has an expiration date? Most days I put on eyeliner, mascara, and lipstick and never think about the expiration date of the makeup until recently when I got an irritation around my eye. I realized it was a product causing the irritation. The hardest part of being a makeup lover and owning plenty of cosmetics is having to part with your favorite blush, lipsticks, and eyeliners when their expiration dates approach. I know that throwing away your makeup when there is still product left can be painful. However, there is a reason we should not hold onto our favorite products forever. We all probably have beauty products that are at least a couple of years old, and it is hard to even remember when we first started using them. If a beauty product has passed its expiration date, your skin might react to it. This could cause irritation and redness. Bacteria can quickly spread and result in breakouts or other problems. Some suggestions for you are to:

  • Check an expiration date

  • Keep products in a cool, dry place that is not in direct sunlight

  • Do not share makeup or skin care products with others

  • Use and clean the spatulas that come with your products or switch to using q-tips to scoop out your product

• Only open a new product if you plan on using it for a while.

As a general rule, if your beauty products suddenly start to smell weird or change color or consistency, throw them away! If you store and clean your beauty products carefully, you should be able to use them for several more months. To keep your make up up to date, plan to sort your supplies twice a year, throwing away any questionable products.

Smooth Skin = Body Scrub.

A few years ago, a friend recommended a body scrub. I made an appointment and I was hooked. A body scrub exfoliates the skin, removes dead skin cells, and stimulates blood flow. It is sometimes referred to as body polish and has a liquid base with particles that remove dead skin when you massage it over your body and then rinse you off. Boosting the blood flow to the surface of your skin, this action improves blood circulation and drains your lymph nodes. I try to get it done professionally twice a year after the winter and then at the end of the summer.

You can also do it at home and can be part of your skincare routine if you want to keep your skin soft, smooth, and healthy. Most health experts will say that exfoliating two to three times a week should do the trick. You might want to do it a little less if you have more delicate skin. Although body scrubs have been around for a while, today there are so many different varieties on the market, including ones made of salt, sugar, and coffee.

Healthy and beautiful hair.

Beyond The Popular Hairstyles For The Summer, Bright Colors And The Cuts That Will Help You Look Trendy, It's Important To Take Care Of Your Hair. While Dry Hair And Static Frizz Are Often Associated With Winter, Your Hair Can Also Suffer Throughout The Summer. Consider How Much Time Your Hair Spends In Chlorinated Pools, How Much Salt Builds Up, And How The Sun's Intense Heat Damages Your Hair.

It's Crucial To Modify Your Routine In The Hot Summer Months. To Help Remove Chlorine And Buildup, Switch From Your Regular Shampoo To A Clarifying One. You Can Also Try Applying A UV Protectant Spray When You Are Outside In The Sun. Anti-Frizz Or Shine Serums Can Also Be Helpful To Seal In Moisture While Preventing The Humidity From Ruining Your Hairstyle. To Maintain Your Hair Soft And Healthy During The Summer, Use Hair Masks More Frequently And Watch Your Healthy And Beautiful Hair Glow!

Catching Vitamin D

Catch Some Vitamin D!

When the sun is shining, are you actually catching the rays?
We sure hope so!

The healthy glow from a tan is not the only benefit that we can receive from the sun. Did you know that Vitamin D is absorbed through the sun as well?

Vitamin D, also known as the "sunshine vitamin," is produced by the body as we absorb the sun rays as well as from certain food and supplements. Vitamin D supports maintaining healthy bones and teeth, strengthens the immune system and cardiovascular health, regulate insulin levels, protection from certain conditions such as diabetes, cancer, and multiple sclerosis, boosts energy, and much more. In addition, sun exposure is beneficial to infants and expecting mothers.

When the sunlight is absorbed by our skin, our body system synthesizes this particular vitamin. It can be as simple as stepping outside during midday and exposing ourselves to the sun for about 5-10 minutes throughout the week and we can help our bodies produce sufficient Vitamin D. So what is the catch? Well, let us catch as much sunlight that we can this summer so we can store some Vitamin D in our system during the winter days!

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Modern Girls' Time

It is summertime and everyone is just planning the fun parties and get-togethers since the beautiful weather makes it easier for our families and friends to say “yes” to the invites! 

If you are specifically thinking about getting your girl crew together and you are in need of some inspirations on how to make it one of the best mini-reunions this summer, we have the perfect suggestions! 

A beauty and massage bar will always be a hit to our hardworking women and there are various combinations that can be put together to create the absolute set-up:

face masks
diy mask bar

Mask Station - Gather your favorite face masks and tackle all those skin imperfections away! 

diy nail bar
in-home nail service

Mani Station - Pamper those beautiful hands up with the color to match everyone’s mood.

make-up station for events

Make-up Station - Set this station up with the “must-try” makeup brands for you and your girls to play with. Discover each other’s favorite products and helpful makeup tips.

Sunny Days & Shades

Sunny days are here and our surroundings are now becoming more colorful. We have many things to look forward to including summer trips, outings, and more.

What better way to prepare for the warmer days than getting your feet ready for any type of show - even if it is just you strutting down your own runway while on your way to work!

From French Tips to sparkling shades, there are endless selections of combinations to choose from.

Prepare your hands and feet with these pretty, fun polish shades and nail art.

Who doesn’t love cotton candy? A combo of baby pink and baby blue makes this sweet pattern and it’s a must for the summer!

Who doesn’t love cotton candy? A combo of baby pink and baby blue makes this sweet pattern and it’s a must for the summer!

Looking for something more neutral? Beige and black can easily go with your office outfit to weekend brunch meetings.

Looking for something more neutral? Beige and black can easily go with your office outfit to weekend brunch meetings.

Walk on sunshine with this fun and artsy design.

Walk on sunshine with this fun and artsy design.

We vote for watermelon shades all summer! The sweetest pink can never go unnoticed.

We vote for watermelon shades all summer! The sweetest pink can never go unnoticed.

Pop-up Event: Mars Wrigley x Primp Events

What is sweeter than being in Candyland?

This year, we had the pleasure of partnering up with Mars Wrigley during a pop-up Valentine’s Day celebration.  It was such a sweet and fun event and we were just so excited to share this special event with all of you! From the colorful aesthetic to the full beauty bar, we were able to welcome guests from around the world and witness smiles all across the room.

The whimsical set-up naturally attracted attention and people easily fell in love with the concept as well as what we had in store for all of them. A mani station, a braid bar, make-up and hair stylists, chair massage are just some of the services that we had the pleasure of providing all of Wrigley's guests. Our goal was to bring the same type of joy that everyone received as soon as they walked through the door and saw what the Wrigley's team had in store for them.

All in all, this sweet retreat was such a success and it was definitely a celebration of many great things.This wonderful collaboration has been featured in Forbes.com and the full article can be viewed by clicking here

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The Magic of Water

Ever seen real magic on this planet? Why yes, you have!

Water is such a magical component that we humans tend to overlook at times but we are here to remind you all about its great and never-ending benefits.

From skin to bones, adequate consumption of water greatly contributes to our healthy journey. It is extremely amusing how one element can improve almost everything.

Approximately 50 to 70%  of our body mass is made up of water and this includes our skin, tissue, cells, and organs.

In beauty, applying water in our regular diet helps with the growth of hair and clearing up the skin and maintaining a natural glow.

Drinking water balances the oil of the skin and it aids with flushing the toxins of the body which usually causes acne and other skin problems due to the accumulation of bacteria.

It is powerful enough to combat skin disorders such as psoriasis, wrinkles, and eczema. The skin can also be rejuvenated immediately when the body is soaked in cold water for just a couple of minutes!

Looking for a natural way to tighten the skin? Water can serve that purpose, too.

This natural vitamin is just jam-packed with benefits and we can go on forever with great reasons as to why we should all incorporate consuming water at all times. Most of all, it is free and available for us to use at any time.

Pedi-Care: Winter Tips

Cold weather got your feet feeling blue?

During the winter time, we have no choice but to cover up and keep certain parts of our body from the cold. One, in particular, is our feet and because it is always covered up during this season, we tend to also provide it with less attention and maintenance since it would be rarely seen in any scene.

But must we wait until the sun is shining on our feet again to continue to give it some love? Lucky us, we do not need to! Let us give you some DIY winter tips that will make you have happy feet again no matter what season we are in.

The Sweetest Soak:
Ahhh...this one comes in handy especially on those rough days at work. Here is our favorite —
Anti-oxidant Honey Foot Soak.

Just drop a cup of honey into a shallow tub of warm water and with a 15-minute soak, your feet will feel softer than ever.

The Invigorating Scrub:
We might not be able to erase our coldest days but we can for sure scrub the dead skin away with our DIY Peppermint Foot Scrub.

What we need:

1/2 granulated sugar
4 drops of peppermint oil
coconut oil

Once swirled in together, we can then start applying it directly to our feet. Scrub the homemade potion and soak your feet in warm weather afterward. A slice of heaven for sure!

Moisturizing Socks:

Whether you start with our DIY soak or scrub, it is very important that we keep our feet moisturize especially in this harsh weather. Dry feet during winter can easily cause cracked heels and can lead into multiple disorders such as athlete’s foot. Our simple solution?
Our DIY Jelly socks!

To restore moisture back in our feet, we will only need a few things:

a pair of socks
petroleum jelly 

Before bed, coat your feet with the jelly and massage it evenly. Apply the socks once done and voila! The jelly will be working its magic overnight while you are getting your beauty sleep.

We hope you all enjoyed our mini DIYs and remember, our feet need TLC all throughout the 4 seasons and it only takes 1,2,3 to make it all happen.

With Extra Love

Love is in the air as we are about to enter the month that is filled with hearts. Our minds are busy with figuring out what type of special surprises we can come up with for our loved ones and we want to make sure that we go an extra mile to show them how special they are on Valentine’s Day. Flowers, candies, and candle-lit dinners are one of the most common gifts that are given during this holiday. Some prefer to serenade their loved ones with songs or shower them with luxurious gifts such as a brand new vehicle with a pretty bow on top!

But how about some quality time with your special someone?

The gift of personal time is still as important as splurging on luxurious gifts. Looking for an ideal gift that will give you an opportunity to show your appreciation to your loved ones along with your dedicated time attached to it? We have got you covered!

Our luxurious on-demand salon and spa services are fully customizable and elegantly put together. We make all experiences stress-free, manageable, and most of all, memorable. The goal is for our professionals to bring their services to the comfort of your own location at your own time. The services that we provide are outstanding and our specialists are truly superb. 

The list of our main services consists of:

Manicure
Pedicure 
Massage Therapy
Facial
Hair Styling
Make-up
Fitness Training
and very much more.

For inquiry on the services above, please call us at (212) 217-6038 or send us a note via e-mail so we can provide assistance. To view a list of our services, click here.


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The Beauty of Jade Rolling

For the holidays, I received a Jade Roller as a present with the face cream order.  I really did not know much about a Jade Roller so I put it aside and went about my normal skincare routine. A few nights later, I was watching a video posted by Well & Good and there was a woman discussing the benefits of Jade Rolling. I tuned in and am SO glad I did. After listening to her speak about the benefits of Jade rolling,  I immediately put mine in the refrigerator. Before bed that night, I washed my face and started my usual skincare routine. Afterward, I made my way to the refrigerator to roll the cold Jade roller over my face in the middle of my kitchen. I rinsed it off after use and returned it to my refrigerator. Now, the Jade Rolling is part of my daily face moisturizing routine. I felt divine, alive, relaxed and calm. The feeling of being able to treat my skin through a simple method is just phenomenal and it is as easy as 1, 2, 3. 

Below is one of the basic steps to use this invigorating treat for your skin! 
How to practice Jade rolling:

I recommend putting your roller in the fridge for a few hours before using it.

Step 1 -  Clean your face.

Step 2 - Exfoliate your skin.

Step 3 - Apply serum or moisturizer.

Step 4 Start rolling WITH outward and upward motions around each area, about 3 times.

Step 5- Wipe your face and reapply serum or moisturizer if needed. 

Step 6- Clean your Jade Roller and place it in a pouch or ziplock bag.