Heaven Salon visited milk + honey spa and had some wonderful things to say. Joanna received a Lux Massage and a Blowout. Here are a couple of excerpts from the article. You can read the entire article of heavensalon.com.
EXPERIENCE: For my trip to Milk and Honey I started off with the 60 minute Lux massage. When changing into my robe, I was already impressed with the facilities. Even the robe itself was soft and of top notch quality! I waited in the lounge for a bit, and even being the impatient person I am, I enjoyed the wait. I helped myself to some healthy snacks and even before entering the massage room, I was already starting to relax. Then, the real test of the Milk and Honey experience came and I spent the next hour of my life on the massage table. My massage was fantastic! Courtney gave me the best massage I have ever had and made me feel insanely comfortable and relaxed.
AMBIENCE: From the outside, you might never know there is such a relaxing environment in the middle of the busy streets of downtown. But, once you enter Milk and Honey and make your way into the lounge, you will feel like you are in a hidden oasis.
To read the entire article, click here. Or better yet, call 512.236.1115 and schedule your treatment today.
SpaRitual Nail Elixirs at now available at milk + honey. Each of the over 80 colors are $10 each.
Beautiful manicures begin with healthy, resilient nails. SpaRitual has developed a collection of sophisticated Nail Elixirs to nourish cuticles, build strong nails and establish a flawless environment for color. SpaRitual is also the first to offer DBP, Formaldehyde and Toluene-free Nail Elixirs in the professional nail care industry, and the first spa treatment line of vegan nail care products. SpaRitual Elixirs feature the sleek, patented Plum Cap™ with a signature brush for ease of opening, smooth control and a delicate finish.
Dedicated to the spa tradition, SpaRitual is committed to creating eco-friendly products and packaging perfectly crafted for the enlightened consumer. They use vegan ingredients from around the world, including many specially sourced and selected plant essences that are wild crafted or organic. The formulations are naturally colored and free of synthetic dyes. SpaRitual is constantly monitoring sustainability issues and strives to be on the cutting edge of environmental awareness.
With over 80 colors to enjoy, you will never be bored.
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Welcome Katie, Our New Manager at SALON by milk + honey Arboretum Market
September 10, 2012
milk + honey is so excited to introduce our new manager for SALON by milk + honey Arboretum Market. Make sure to stop in and say hello to Katie Austin. That’s right. Her last name is Austin, so it was only a matter of time before she settled in our great city. We interviewed Katie, so you could get to know her a little better, in her own words.
I’m from Oklahoma City and started working in salons at the age of 19. I was immediately hooked. I worked at two high-end salons in OKC and after years of feeling out of place, I finally packed my bags and moved to Austin! I love this city and it feels like home. I love being a part of the salon world and working with creative minds! I wanted to work for milk + honey because I was really ready to get back on a career path after taking a year off from the salon/spa world. I knew this was a place I could learn and grow. milk + honey has provided its employees with a lot of opportunity and I’m lucky enough to be a part of it. Being a part of the SALON team will give me a chance to learn from the best and really showcase my talents. It’s early, but so far, everything about the Arboretum Market has been wonderful. If I had to choose just one thing as my favorite, it would have to be the team we’ve assembled here. Everyone is in sync with each other and very supportive. I’m so grateful to be a part of a team that genuinely cares about each other and everyone’s individual growth. It’s been great getting to know everyone and understanding what they want out of a salon team.
My favorite treatment at milk + honey spa would have to be facials. I LOVE facials. I was a little nervous going into my first facial ever, but I quickly understood why they’re so amazing. It’s a very relaxing experience and I was able to learn a lot about my skin and how to take care of it. My skin has never looked better and I know each time I’ll come out with “massage-brain” because it’s that relaxing of an experience. If I do a massage and a facial in the same day, I know to end it with a manicure/pedicure so my brain can function again. If you’re not into long spa retreats, at the very least, treat yourself to a milk + honey facial!
For my favorite treatment at SALON by milk + honey, Glossing treatments are simply the best. Being a red head, I have a lot of color maintenance; however, I can go nearly twice as long between appointments if I just do a glossing treatment! My faded ends look shiny and fresh and it even blends my roots. Everyone will benefit from a glossing treatment. Who doesn’t want shiny, beautiful, soft hair?
The one product that milk + honey sells that I can’t live without is Kevin.Murphy Young.Again. What a versatile product. It’s a treatment, so it will continue to strengthen your hair. It’s great for damaged and/or dry hair. Our Texas summers can be harsh to our hair, so adding just a pump of Young.Again to your ends makes a huge difference. You can use it on dry hands too. Young.Again will last forever and can be used on virtually everyone’s hair. It’s lightweight and adds a little shine to dull hair. Can’t live without it.
Finally, when I’m not working hard at milk + honey, I love to wind down and enjoy everything Austin has to offer. I love trying new restaurants and bars, shopping, Town Lake, and of course laying by the pool. I love camping, exploring the greenbelt, and never having to wear layers of coats. I love having so much to do right outside my doorstep. The friends I’ve made here make this town incredible and full of endless activities.
milk + honey looks forward to you getting to know Katie even better in the coming months.
CosMedix Simply Brilliant is now available at milk + honey for $54.
This newest tool in the treatment of hyperpigmentation was two years in the making.
CosMedix Simply Brilliant is a gentle yet powerful brightening serum delivering a triple strength blow to dark spots and other visible discoloration for a more even-toned brilliance.
Packed with ten plant-based brightening ingredients, Simply Brilliant targets
existing pigmentation while preventing new problem areas from appearing.
Free of Arbutin and Hydroquinone, it is even gentle enough for daytime use.
This is the product for clients with photodamage/sun damage, post-inflammatory, hyperpigmentation, or stressed/environmentally damaged skin.
Baby jaguar sold separately.
Katina is one of our fantastic Estheticians at milk + honey spa 2nd Street District. She has been working as an Esthetician and natural Nail Therapist for more than 15 years. She explains how to eliminate those dark circles from under your eyes.
Skincare for Changing Weather Patters
When the weather changes, the skin seems to follow. Many people who are used to their oily skin will now see normal or combination skin, and people who have normal skin will start to see a few dry patches emerge. Remember, you should not use the same skincare products year round. Just as you change clothes to protect yourself from the changing weather, you must change your products to protect your skin. Move towards products containing creamier, richer ingredients to help hydrate and nourish the skin.
To keep rough skin at bay, moisturize everyday! My personal favorite product to use in the winter and one of milk + honey’s top sellers, Emulsion by Cosmedix.
Emulsion by Cosmedix hydrates, soothes and contains antioxidants while stimulating collagen and providing a blend of nature’s perfect moisturizers such as jojoba and shea butter. Its unique, liquid crystal formulation is used to infuse your skin with intense moisture and is also a great product to use after a resurfacing treatment.
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Austin Fashion Week Names milk + honey’s Alissa Bayer 2012 Trailblazer
August 20, 2012
The founder and owner of milk + honey, Alissa Bayer, is now the proud owner of the Golden Boot (pictured). That’s right, Austin Fashion Week named Bayer one of five recipients of the 2012 Trailblazer Award.
The Austin Fashion Awards were held at the Austin Music Hall on Saturday night and brought the week-long celebration to an end.
Matt Swinney, the Austin Fashion Week founder, told the Statesman.com, “It gets bigger and bigger every year, and I get most of the credit, but that’s not fair. It takes the entire community to put together.” Swinney says it’s rewarding every time “designers who have put their blood, sweat and tears into a collection trust us to do it justice here.”
milk + honey special events like hosting a private party at our Hill Country Galleria location showcasing designer Nancy Ferrell. The entire styling team from SALON by milk + honey participated in the final night of runway shows at the Driskill Hotel on August 17. Alissa is thrilled to be awarded the Trailblazer Award.
Coola Plant UV SPF 30 Face is now available at milk + honey for $42.
Nourish delicate facial skin while shielding it from damaging UV rays, featuring Plant Protection Technology. Developed with naturally protective plant cells of the Buddleja Davidii stems and the Lilac Leaf, which have been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, this formula is preservative-free and made with 70% organic inactive ingredients. Beet Root and Cordyceps Mushroom Extracts can help protect the skin and defend against premature aging while Orazanol and organic Beeswax boost natural sun protection. Also infused with organic emollients like antioxidant-rich Olive Oil and Omega-3 enriched Linseed Oil to moisturize, smooth and soften skin. Apply evenly over face and exposed body. You’ll have SPF protection immediately after application. The American Cancer Society recommends reapplication every 2 hours while in direct sun, or after swimming/sweating.
• Plant Stem Cells boost SPF protection
• Transparent application
• Zinc only actives
• Most advanced Sunscreen available
• Water Resistant (80 minutes)
• No nano-sized particles
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Parking at milk + honey spa 2nd Street District and SALON by milk + honey 2nd Street District
August 16, 2012We’ve moved. Click here for current parking information.
When coming to downtown Austin to visit milk + honey 2nd Street District (spa + salon) we have plenty of parking options for you.
Our Addresses:
milk + honey spa 2nd Street District: 204 Colorado Street, Austin, TX 78701
SALON by milk + honey 2nd Street: 237 West 3rd Street, Austin, TX 78701
We’ve moved. Click here for current parking information.
Employee of the Month
August Employee of the Month at Hill Country Galleria: Chrissy
August 13, 2012We are so excited to announce our August Employee of the Month for our Hill Country Galleria spa + salon.
She’s a hoot! When she’s not busy providing our clients with wonderful massages, she’s lending a hand in our housekeeping department or making us laugh with her crazy antics. She has been with milk + honey since 2010 and continues to impress us more and more each day.
So who is this amazingly talented and funny partisan? It’s Chrissy! Thank you Chrissy for the hard work, dedication, and laughter you bring to the team.
