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milk + honey Gift Guide: FOR HIM

December 4, 2013

For the guy who loves the latest tech gadgets, never misses a tailgate, can’t get enough of the outdoors, has his pulse on the concert scene, or goes by the name ‘Dad’, find instant gift gratification for all the men in your life right here.

The Sports Guy Needs . . . the Sports Massage Gift Certificate (starting at $110)

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The Manly Man Needs . . . the manly-man treatments.
Manly Facial ($90) | Manly Pedicure ($70) | Manly Combo ($105) | The Manly Retreat ($235)

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The Romantic Guy Needs . . .  more couples time. This is perfect: Couples Holiday Retreat Gift Certificate ($399)

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The Outdoorsy Guy Needs . . . a little TLC, post-run around Lady Bird Lake. Our Hit the Trail Retreat ($235) pairs the Sports Massage with a Buff + Go Combo, extra 15-minute massage, and a Cosmedix SPF 30.

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The Guy That Needs to Unwind Needs . . . a little milk + honey love. Start with our Sore Muscle Soak ($24) and then indulge with the Manly Seasonal Polish + Steam + Massage ($145).

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Need more ideas? Go here now.

Good luck and happy holidays!

News, Products

milk + honey’s First-Ever Bath and Body Line Is Finally Here

December 4, 2013

You may have already heard — or better yet, seen — about our exciting news, but allow us to make it officially official.

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We’re proud to introduce to you our brand new, very own, all-organic bath and body line. With our name in flashing lights, or rather labelled across amber glass apothecary bottles, you can expect the same attention to detail, wellness, and results that you would receive at our spas. That means, every product has been handcrafted from the ground up in Austin.

We’ll start you off with a selection of milk + honey products below, slow and steady. But if you’d rather see the entire line right now, all you have to do is click here.

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Lip Scrub No. 40 ($12) 

An early best-seller, and it’s not hard to see why. This gentle lip scrub doubles as both an easy-to-use pout perfecter and a sweet, sugar-y beauty treat. While available in two blends, the No. 40 scrub smells of warm vanilla and cardamom — the kind of scent that goes hand-in-hand with the holidays. Did we mention it’s kind of the best stocking stuffer ever? You’re welcome.

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Body Cream No. 16 ($32)

It’s dry out there, but hello, that doesn’t mean your skin has to succumb to the change in seasons. Our
No. 16 blend — infused with pink grapefruit, bergamot, and cardamom — makes moisturizing addictive with its subtle citrus scent and smooth finish. And the best part? Guys love it, too.

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Sore Muscle Soak ($24)

Whether this luxe soak first comes in handy due to holiday exertion or just a really good run, it’s the kind of bath time bliss that de-stresses and repairs. Arnica oil helps to heal and the eucalyptus and ginger oil wakes up weary limbs. Do you even need more convincing?

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Home Fragrance ($20)

You asked. We listened. What exactly are we talking about? Oh, just that we’ve finally bottled up the signature milk + honey scent so you can bring a little piece of our spa sanctuary home with you.

As you can see, there’s not just one item to love. That’s why we’ll give you an additional $20 discount to any milk + honey product purchase over $100 when you pay with the PayPal mobile app {valid in-store only}. Say promo code “PAYPALPRODUCTS” when you head to the front-desk checkout. Now, you’ll never, ever have to pick favorites.

To see our entire collection, click here. Happy shopping, and happy holidays!

News

Another Week, Another Awesome Contest — Have You Entered?

December 4, 2013

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To enter for a chance to win a haircut at any one of our three locations, make sure you’re a “fan” of ours on Facebook, then comment on this post. That’s it.

To enter for a chance to win a milk + honey pedicure at any of our three locations, make sure you’re a “follower” of ours on Twitter, then retweet and favorite this tweet. Et voilà!

Just a little treat from us to you. We can’t thank you enough for your support and patronage all year long.

** Check back on Friday to find out who the winner is. Then, stay tuned for our next contest starting Monday, Dec. 9, 2013 — new prizes, new questions. It’s going to be good. **

New Spa Partisans

Welcome New Concierge Sasha

November 26, 2013

sashaaaWe are happy to welcome Sasha, our newest concierge, to the milk + honey team.

Sasha has only been in Austin for three weeks, but loves the city already. So far, her favorite thing to do is take in all the scenery. “Austin is gorgeous, green, and lush,” she says.

She wanted to be a milk + honey concierge because the spa has a warm and inviting environment. And she’s excited to apply her love of working with people to milk + honey’s clientele, in order to provide the best experience possible.

Sasha’s personal beauty advice is to “moisturize, moisturize, moisturize,” which — we have to admit — is a great beauty rule for everyone and for all seasons.

Stop by and say “hello” to Sasha at our 2nd Street District or Hill Country Galleria location today!

Giveaways, News

‘Tis the Season For a Holiday Giveaway (Details Here!)

November 25, 2013

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Blame it on the current cold-weather front, or the (official) nearness of the holidays, but we’re already knee-deep in the gifting spirit. So much so that, starting today, we’ve kicked off our holiday giveaway series on Facebook and Twitter. How does it work? Simple.

For the next four weeks, we’ll post a question on Facebook and Twitter each Monday. To enter, “like” and “follow” our social pages, respectively, and answer the question at hand. Each Friday, we’ll pick a winner via random.org, and contact him/her accordingly. Putting yourself in the running for an awesome gift is arguably one of the easiest things you’ll do all holiday season long.

Don’t miss out on this week’s prize: a $50 milk + honey gift certificate (calorie-free and never expires!). Enter here and here.

Good luck, and stay tuned!

Photo source: Instagram

News

Big News: Pay With PayPal App, Get a Little Treat

November 20, 2013

In an effort to make the checkout experience as seamless as possible for you, we’ve added another option for payment.

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You can pay with the PayPal mobile app, and it’s as simple as swiping a tab across your screen, approving the amount, and heading out the door. Moreover, it’s free to download here (for Apple users) and here (for Android users).

Have an existing account with PayPal? The setup will be even easier (read: virtually nonexistent) for you.

In celebration of this exciting news, PayPal is treating you to $20 to spend when you use their app to pay at milk + honey. The offer is valid at the downtown location only, and can be put to good use until Jan. 10, 2014.

To recap: pay for treatments and products at the milk + honey downtown location in the 2nd Street District with the PayPal mobile app, and you’ll get $20 to spend in-house.

What are you waiting for?

New Spa Partisans

Welcome New Stylist Jenna

November 5, 2013

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We are very excited to welcome our newest stylist, Jenna, to our SALON by milk + honey 2nd Street District team! You can meet all of our milk + honey stylists right here — Our Team. Jenna’s rates are $65 for women’s cuts, and $45 for men’s cuts.

Jenna may be a recent addition to Austin — having just moved from Springfield, MO in September — but she already loves our city!

Jenna has been a stylist since 2005, and is excited to continue her career with SALON by milk + honey at the downtown location. Her love of the fashion industry, as well as helping people achieve their dream hair, was what initially inspired her to become a stylist. Now, on top of all that, she has a passion for products and finding the right ones for each person. One of Jenna’s first rules of hair? If you do any chemical process, wash your hair every other day to two days. And her second rule? Dry shampoo is your best friend.

When she is not in the salon, you might find her running along Lady Bird Lake or one of the other beautiful trails Austin has to offer.

Stop by SALON by milk + honey 2nd Street District for a quick consultation or call us to set up an appointment, 512.236.1115.

 

News, Skin Care

The Proof is in the Peel

October 31, 2013

CosMedix has a wonderful series of articles available to help take your skin care to the next level. Click here to begin your journey.

milk + honey offers Peels You Can Have Today and Tomorrow Peels (which require advanced preparation). This article focuses on Peels You Can Have Today.

Peels with the power to change the skin (and the results to prove it)

Few cosmetic treatments can change the skin’s appearance more dramatically than a professional facial peel. From correcting troublesome conditions, like acne or hyperpigmentation, to simply giving the skin a rejuvenating “lift,” peels exist for a variety of purposes. However, navigating the bloated peel market all alone–and the claims that each product makes–can be a daunting task. If you’re considering a facial peel, the myriad choices available can seem overwhelming without a solid benchmark for comparison. And for most people, that benchmark is the proof that a product performs as promised.

For CosMedix cosmeceuticals, proof is easy to come by. Known worldwide as the answer to a healthy complexion without irritation, CosMedix has backed its product claims with hard evidence for years. And with a proven collection of non-wounding peels for all skin types, you won’t have to scour the earth to find the right treatment for your unique concerns.

For those looking to correct superficial flaws and revitalize the skin, Today’s Peels by CosMedix offer a gentle, no-downtime alternative to harsh chemical peels. Instead of forcing the skin to repair itself with damaging chemicals, CosMedix works with the skin’s own chemistry to encourage healthy exfoliation and renewal. Using chirally correct ingredients–ingredients purified at the molecular level for maximum potency with minimal irritation risk–Today’s Peels require no prior preparation, yet are powerful enough to dramatically diminish the appearance of fine lines, dark spots, oily and acne-prone skin.

Blueberry Smoothie
Combining antioxidant blueberry extract with stimulating L-lactic acid and blue corn meal, Blueberry Smoothie is a powerful yet gentle exfoliating peel and scrub. An exceptional blemish treatment, this light peel effectively corrects an assortment of superficial skin concerns, from sun damage to multiple degrees of discoloration. So impressive are its results that Blueberry Smoothie is among CosMedix’s top-selling professional treatments.

Pomegranate Peel
Designed to even out the top layers of the skin, Pomegranate Peel infuses the skin with powerful antioxidants while stimulating collagen to smooth over rough skin and correct uneven texture and tone. Combining 15 percent L-lactic acid–a chirally correct alpha hydroxyl acid derived from milk–with some of nature’s most effective free radical fighters, including red wine resveratrol, pomegranate seed oil and astaxanthin–a marine carotenoid 500 times more potent than vitamin E–Pomegranate Peel is remarkably gentle catalyst for change.

Benefit Peel
Benefit Peel truly is a peel for all skin types. Utilizing encapsulated retinol, this stimulating antioxidant peel is especially effective at neutralizing hyperpigmented, problem and prematurely aged skin types. In fact, in recent clinical testing, 91 percent of Benefit Peel recipients reported brighter skin, more uniform tone and less apparent wrinkles in just six weeks.

Purity Peel
A unique blend of five chirally correct acids, Purity Peel is the answer to oily and acne-prone skin. Made with 10 percent encapsulated retinol and over four percent salicylic acid and L-TCA complex, this maximum strength clarifying peel effectively exfoliates problem skin, unclogs pores and eliminates toxins and impurities with amazing results. In clinical testing, over 95 percent reported clearer skin and fewer and less severe breakouts in just four weeks.

New Spa Partisans

Welcome Spa Partisan Elizabeth

October 8, 2013

ElizabethElizabeth, our newest addition to our 2nd Street District massage team, is a licensed massage therapist, and a local Austinite!

She feels there is so much to love about this city. With all of the yoga studios, kombucha brews, and water holes, why would anyone leave?

Elizabeth decided to become a massage therapist because health and wellness is such an important part of self care routine. Massage is an excellent form of preventative heath care mentally, physically and emotionally. She loves to be able to contribute to keeping people happy, heathy, and active.

She recommends staying hydrated. Water keeps everything moving, fresh and clean.

Join us in welcoming Elizabeth to our team by scheduling a massage with her today, call 512.236.1115.

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