If you’re new to SALON by milk + honey, we’re offering a complimentary haircut (a $65 value) with purchase of any color service.
Simply fill out the form below to receive a coupon that you can redeem at SALON by milk + honey 2nd Street District, Hill Country Galleria or Arboretum Market. This offer expires June 30, 2012.
Please call to schedule your appointment at one of our three salons.
Product of the Month:
Dr. T’s Supergoop Sunscreen Swipes
The weather here in Austin is turning. Winter is slipping away and guess what folks, it’s almost time for Spring Break! Whether you are in school or not, surely you’re taking advantage of these gorgeous days and spending time outside. Don’t forget your sunscreen, even when it’s delightfully 70 degrees outside. The harmful effects of the sun’s UV rays are in full swing and milk + honey has the protection you need.
Dr. T’s Supergoop Sunscreen Swipes are ideal for all skin types, especially sensitive skin and toddlers 2-3 months of age and up. Formulated to calm, soothe and protect, these soft pre-moistened, paraben-free, water-resistant wipes deliver powerful SPF 30 protection for the face and body. They’re super convenient and easy to carry in your beach bag, golf bag, baby bag or purse.
Supergoop is a favorite among Partisans for its natural ingredients and it’s very easy to travel with. Dr. T’s Supergoop Sunscreen Swipes come in a 40 ct. for $34.
During the month of March you get 20% off Dr. T’s Supergoop Sunscreen Swipes making them just $27.20.
You can purchase the Sunscreen Swipes at 2nd Street District, Hill Country Galleria, or our online store.
Life can be pretty stressful. milk + honey is here to help. With milk + honey Memberships, you can save money on your favorite treatment(s), earn bonus VIP points, and look forward to your next visit in a month! Take a look below and see if a milk + honey Membership or a Series Treatment is right for you. We can make any treatment into a series or membership just right for you.
| Treatment Series | Membership | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Pre-pay for a pack of 4 or more treatments of your choice. | Annual commitment to enjoy a treatment or treatments once (or multiple times) per month. |
| Discounts on Services | 10% discount | 15% discount. Additional discounts may be available if you prepay for the entire year. |
| Payment | Prepay for the entire series. | Pay on a monthly basis. |
| Expiration | Series expire one year after purchase. | Monthly treatments must be used within 60 days of accruing. |
| VIP Points | Earn VIP points on the cost of the treatment series. | Earn VIP Points on the cost of the Membership. Earn bonus VIP points for pre-booking your services. |
| Additional Benefits | Members earn double VIP points for qualified gift certificate and retail product purchases. We’ll call you by the 15th of the month to help remind you to schedule your treatment if you haven’t enjoyed it yet. |
Purchase a Treatment Series or Membership by calling milk + honey.
Additional Information on Memberships
Memberships are for Spa Partisans who enjoy our spas and salons on a monthly basis. Any milk + honey treatment can be turned into a membership. You will be entitled to one (or more) treatment(s) per month, billed automatically (you choose the billing date). milk + honey Memberships may be put on hold after 6 months. We can even add gratuity to your plan so you can breeze in and float out without ever having to reach for your pocketbook.
Please do not hesitate to call 512.236.1115 or email us at [email protected] with any additional questions on our Treatments, Treatment Series and milk + honey Memberships.
Every week at milk + honey we offer an exclusive deal available only on our iPhone/iPad app.
Last week, we offered clients 25% off Kevin Murphy products at SALON by milk + honey Arboretum Market. Find out what this week’s offer is by clicking here and downloading our milk + honey app.
With the milk + honey iPhone app you can also browse our treatment menu and hear our latest news while you’re on the go.
With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, we’ve made it easy for you to forget the chocolates. Check out the milk + honey Valentine’s Day Packages and Specials.
You’ll find once-a-year packages perfect for you or your special someone like:
Valentine’s Mini Retreat
This is the perfect Valentine’s treat
Signature Facial OR 60-minute Lux Massage
m + h Manicure
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$129
Venus’ Retreat
75-minute Lux Massage
Signature Facial
m + h Manicure and Pedicure
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$259
Valentine’s Ultimate Retreat
Ultimate Massage
Ultimate Facial
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$339
We also know milk + honey is one of those things that is even better when shared.
Couples Retreat
milk + honey is one of those things that is even better when shared. You’ll each enjoy a 60-minute Lux Massage in our couples room, a Signature Facial, and a m + h Manicure. About 3 hours for $425.
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Back Rub 101
Give the gift that keeps on giving! Bring your partner to milk + honey and you’ll both learn how to give a relaxing back and neck massage. With just a few massage techniques, you can be a massage master to your loved one. After you each receive a 30-minute massage lesson, practicing on your partner, you will both receive a one-hour Lux Massage in our couples’ room. 120 minutes for $290. You may upgrade to a Deep Tissue Massage for $10 per person.
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We’ve extended our hours February 11-12 (Saturday and Sunday) to 8am to 10pm at 2nd Street District and Hill Country Galleria, so that way you’ll have plenty of time to relax. milk + honey gift certificates are available for any service and any increment, accepted at all locations. Choose this option to mail a gift certificate to that special someone. Can’t wait? You can purchase an instant gift certificate and print or email it right from your computer.
These are only some of the specials milk + honey has available. Check out all of our Valentine’s Day Packages and Specials.
If you’re new to SALON by milk + honey, we’re offering a complimentary haircut (a $65 value) with purchase of any color service.
Simply fill out the form below to receive a coupon that you can redeem at SALON by milk + honey 2nd Street District, Hill Country Galleria or Arboretum Market. This offer expires March 31, 2012.
Please call to schedule your appointment at one of our three salons.
Shayna is one our fantastic Estheticians at the Hill Country Galleria milk + honey spa. She has been working in the field of esthetics for more than four years and truly loves skincare!
Dry Weather, Dehydration, Allergy Season, Hyaluronic … and You!
Cooler, drier weather is upon us! While the cooler weather is fantastic, the added dryness will bring out different issues for our skin such as increased dryness and a lot of times severe dehydration. Dehydration is sneaky because it is not so easily spotted like dry or oily skin. One can still be oily and extremely dehydrated, especially if using products that can be drying like acne products. Another huge factor this time of year (or year round possibly) is allergies, and we are heading directly towards cedar fever! All those great allergy medications that allow us to breathe and to function while coping with allergies severely dry out the body.
It can be very easy for the skin to become out of balance and dehydrated with so many possible factors this time of year. Signs that you are dehydrated include skin that feels tight or is easily irritated, flaking, and developing fine lines.
In light of all these possibilities for skin and body dehydration, I highly recommend using a hyaluronic serum topically for the skin. Also, absolutely increase your water intake as much as possible to help the body cope with the drier weather. This is especially true if you have to take some allergy medications. You cannot drink enough water after taking those guys!
Inventive’s Anti-Aging Hyaluronic Serum is fantastic for dehydration! Hyaluronic serum holds up to 1000 times its weight in water and the body makes it naturally, so it is very compatible with our skin and absorbs quickly for immediate relief. Hyaluronic acid is able to penetrate deeply into the skin and it helps to smooth and plump fine lines from the inside while supporting the skin’s collagen production, making it very effective for dehydration and anti-aging as well. It is also non-comedogenic so it will not make your skin breakout. That makes this product great for everyone, including those prone to breakouts! Hyaluronic serum is great for post-peel as well since it speeds healing by supporting the skin with hydration.
milk + honey is proud to announce the product of the month as we head into party season:
J. Kelsch Jewelry
Jamie is our in-house Massage Therapist turned jewelry designer and her pieces have turned many a head at milk + honey. Jamie uses several techniques to make her creations: lost wax casting, cold forging and other fabrication techniques in her studio right here in Austin. Her pieces combine fine art and fashionable, easy-to-wear jewelry. All of her pieces are created by hand, no molds used here! Jamie’s inspiration comes from nature and the ever-changing world around her. She believes that creativity should never become stagnant or monotonous. For that reason, her jewelry offerings are always changing at milk + honey.
Pricing varies per piece. J. Kelsch Jewelry is available at all milk + honey locations.
New Seasonal Treats: Pumpkin Pie Scrub and Pumpkin Pie Mani/Pedi
The yummy smell of pumpkin pie always puts us in a thankful mood. In appreciation for spending your spa time with milk + honey this year, we invite you to enjoy our seasonal Pumpkin Pie Spice Scrub + Steam + Massage. In addition to a 45-minute Lux Massage, our mix of organic raw sugar and pumpkin seed powder, ginger and cinnamon, plus clove and nutmeg will leave you in a perfectly cozy holiday state of mind. You can also enjoy this delicious manicure and pedicure, which leaves your fingers and toes looking and feeling great. Enjoy our invigorating Pumpkin Pie scrub to exfoliate the skin and all the goodies included in our Lux Combo.
Scrub + Steam + Massage, 75 minutes for $140.
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Mani + Pedi, 100 minutes for $95.
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Katina is one of our fantastic Estheticians at our downtown milk + honey spa. She has been working as an Esthetician and natural Nail Therapist for more than 15 years. She explains how to help prevent those spots on your skin.
Hyperpigmentation
If you start to notice spots appearing on your skin, don’t panic. At least not right away. When patches of skin become darker in color than the normal surrounding skin color, as in the case of age spots or “liver spots,” it is because of a common, usually harmless condition known a hyper-pigmentation.
Hyperpigmentation is the effect of an increase in the melanin, the substance in the body that is responsible for color. Melanin absorbs the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays in order to protect the skin from overexposure, but in doing so, it can cause:
One common form of hyperpigmentation are age spots, which occur in people over the age of 40, because at that age people have a diminished supply of melanin and cannot fight off the UV rays as well as they used to.
Because hyperpigmentation occurs due to sun damage, it is usually referred to by doctors as solar lentigo, which is benign, but an indication of excessive exposure to the sun.
Another affect of hyperpigmentation appearing because of exposure to the sun, is that it usually occurs on the areas of the skin that are in view of the sun most frequently, such as the hands and face. Unfortunately, these areas of the body that are most often in view of others.
Avoid skin hyperpigmentation by applying a topical skin care product. A milk + honey spa favorite is from our Lightning Serum from our Cosmedix line, available at our milk + honey spas. Not only does this powerful brightening and lightening agent effectively reduce the appearance of age spots, freckles, and hyper-pigmentation, but chirally correct lightening also prevents future melanin formations, which help maintain a youthful appearance. The Cosmedix Lightning Serum is infused with licorice, mulberry and green tea extract. The licorice and mulberry combine to lighten and brighten your complexion, and green tea extract prevents inflammation.
Always remember, spots have their place, but not on your face!
