The concierge make your milk + honey experience unique, memorable, and seamless. They are an incredible group of day-makers. Meet our fun, energetic concierge team now.
It’s time to meet our talented nail therapists. Whether you’re wanting a quick Buff + Go or opting for a little extra TLC with our Lux mani-pedi combo, this team doesn’t miss a beat. Without further ado, let’s meet the River Oaks nail therapists.
Your spa day won’t be complete without receiving a luxurious massage at the hands of one of our amazing massage therapists. Let’s meet this talented bunch.
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Getting to Know: the Houston Skincare Dream Team
April 6, 2016
With the opening of our River Oaks location, we are excited to introduce you to your skincare dream team. Whether you’re looking to get a healthy glow with one of our Same-Day peels or pamper yourself with our Ultimate Facial, you’re in good hands. Literally. Let’s meet them.
Say “hello” to our Houston management team: Karena and Lauren.
Karena, General Manager
What is your favorite spa treatment?
As a spa manager for over a decade, I’m in love with all aspects of the beauty industry, so it’s really hard for me to choose just one. However, I’m currently loving our massages. I’ve been putting a lot of stress on my body getting ready for the opening, so these treatments are the highlight of my day!
What are five things that you want to accomplish in 2016?
My personal goals this year are to: travel more, cook amazing dishes, discover new artists, and make more time for yoga and running. My professional goal is to show the people of Houston how great milk + honey is!
What are your favorite restaurants in Houston?
Oh my, there are so many great places here. For breakfast, I love going to either Antidote or Juice Girl. Typically, I have lunch at my desk, which is great since my temporary “office” has been Pondicheri. They’ve been such lovely hosts and are fantastic neighbors. For dinner, I enjoy eating at Pax Americana, Pass and Provision, and Coltivare Pizza and Garden. These restaurants are so delicious and they never cease to amaze me.
If milk + honey were to expand, which cities would you like to see us in?
Chicago, Minneapolis, Portland, Denver, and San Diego.
What is the best beauty advice you’ve ever received?
Always drink plenty of water and to get at least seven hours of sleep. These two things will do wonders for your body.
What is your favorite thing about milk + honey?
The team! Everyone here has been so kind, helpful, and nice. It’s truly refreshing to be around a group of people who want the best for everyone they come in contact with.
What’s the best thing about being a spa manager?
Seeing people reach their goals, whether it be financial, emotional, physical, or spiritual! I love being surrounded by people that work hard and want to better themselves.
If you could be in any other profession, what would it be?
I can’t imagine working in any other profession. I fell in love with this industry eons ago, and I can’t picture myself being anywhere else.
Lauren, Assistant Manager
What is your favorite spa treatment?
I love them all, but since you’re making me pick one I have to go with our Signature Facials! Every time I get one, I always end up falling asleep. On the bright side, I waking up with a healthy and glowing complexion.
What five goals that you want to accomplish in 2016?
I have three personal goals this year: to learn another language — specifically Spanish, travel to one new place, and journal more. My two professional goals are to build the River Oaks location to become one of milk + honey’s most successful locations and to do something every day that positively affects another person.
If milk + honey we’re to expand to another city where would you like to see us?
I think we should definitely expand to Denver!
What are your favorite restaurants in Houston?
I recently went to Hugo’s for brunch and absolutely fell in love with this place. It’s one of my new favorite spots. When you go, be sure to order The Greatest Margarita Ever Sold!
What is the number one place people have to visit in Houston?
milk + honey of course!
If you could be in any other profession, what would it be?
I think it would be so interesting to be a pathologist.
What is your favorite book and why?
I enjoyed reading The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. To me, this book transcends time and culture, and teaches people to have the courage to listen to their heart and to follow their dreams.
At milk + honey, we care deeply about the environment and have taken proactive steps to do our part — from creating our own urban apiaries to formulating our luxurious bath and body care line using organic, plant-based ingredients. To celebrate Earth Month, we’re showcasing our spa and salon’s natural treatments that are not only good for you, but also utilize safe, green beauty practices.
With our bi-annual Peel Party right around the corner, we thought we’d break down one of the most important parts of any peel: post-peel facial care. To help you get the most out of your peel, we asked one of our expert Hill Country Galleria estheticians, Viky, about the do’s and don’ts of post-peel care.
The Bearded Bastard. The name catches your attention and the packaging makes you do a double take, but it’s the sheer excellence of the product that keeps you hooked.
We’re excited to offer a selection of The Bearded Bastard fine men’s grooming products at all our milk + honey locations, including the signature beard oil, beard balm, and mustache wax. We encourage you to come in, pick your favorite scent (Woodsman, Opium Den, and Morocco), and try the testers… it’s certainly a product that appeals equally to your tactile sense as it does your olfactory one.
Every product we feature on our shelves must pass our stringent “clean ingredient bill of health,” as well provide our clients with an elevated, effective, unique skin and/or haircare experience. And in The Bearded Bastard, we’ve found a lineup that not only checks all of those boxes, but is handcrafted right here in Austin, Texas. That’s right: The Bearded Bastard not only keeps beards and mustaches happy, but is also locally-owned and operated, responsible, sustainable, plant-sourced with high quality ingredients, and smells so darn good. All that’s left to do is to come by and stock up.
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When’s the party?
There ain’t no party like a Peel Party, so don’t miss out on our bi-annual event event on Wednesday, April 6, all day long.
What is it exactly?
Refresh your skin — hello Spring glow! — with any one of our Peels, which will be 50% off all day long at our 2nd Street District, Hill Country Galleria, and South Lamar locations. Plus, our CosMedix expert will be on-hand to discuss your skincare goals for the season ahead. Consider this your first step in skin renewal.
How do I sign up?
Call 512.236.1115 or email [email protected] to reserve your Peel Party spot. There is a $30 non-refundable deposit required for reservation. Limited spots available.
You’ve read about the wonders of HydraFacials, but have you experienced our other transformative skin treatment, Same-Day Peels? While there’s a general misconception that peels will initially leave your skin irritated, our six CosMedix peels are specially formulated to be gentle yet effective.
With our upcoming bi-annual Peel Party on Wednesday, April 5, our Marketing Coordinator, Gina, shares her first peel experience with us and gets the 411 on Same-Day Peels from one of our expert 2nd Street District estheticians.
