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Los Angeles, Mental Health, Philanthropy, Wellness

Caring For Our Heroes: Supporting LA’s Wildfire Relief Efforts

January 20, 2025

Thank You

Thank you to the LA community for helping us amplify our impact by donating to the Los Angeles Fire Department to further their critical work. All monetary donations made by our community have been given to the LAFD. Thank you for your support!

 

Original blog article posted January 20, 2025

As fires continue to devastate parts of Los Angeles, our hearts go out to all those affected by the widespread destruction. The region has faced a harrowing combination of record-breaking heat, strong winds, and dry conditions, creating the perfect storm for wildfires to ignite and spread rapidly. These fires have displaced thousands of residents, destroyed homes and businesses, and left many communities grappling with the aftermath.

Amid this chaos, the resilience of our community inspires us. First responders, including firefighters and emergency personnel, have been working tirelessly around the clock to contain the flames, protect lives, and preserve properties. These heroes face grueling conditions, risking their own safety to bring relief and hope to those in need.

At milk + honey, we’re committed to supporting those impacted by this tragedy—including the brave firefighters and first responders on the frontlines. We aim to make a meaningful difference during this challenging time. From offering complimentary massages to first responders to donating essential self-care products and rallying our community to contribute, we stand alongside Los Angeles in its recovery efforts. Together, we can help rebuild, heal, and move forward.

We're offering 200 free massages to LA firefighters and first responders.

How We’re Caring For LA

1. Donating Essentials

Essentials are critical for those affected by the fires. We’ve partnered with By Rosie Jane, a collection of clean, safe fragrance, shower, and body products made in Los Angeles, to donate and distribute 300 of  aluminum-free deodorants, supporting first responders and individuals impacted by the fires. Our Regular Strength Deodorant is made with food-grade baking soda to neutralize odor naturally and is mined from the earth – not a lab – for a fine, non-irritating grit.

2. Caring For Firefighters + First Responders

We’re proud to donate 200 complimentary 60-minute Signature Massages to Los Angeles firefighters and first responders as a heartfelt thank-you for their service. These massages are more than a moment of relaxation—they’re an opportunity to recover, refuel, and be cared for after enduring the unimaginable.

3. Creating A Space For Healing

Our Brentwood and Culver City spas aim to provide a safe haven during this time. We will continue to look for ways to pull the community together through events and experiences this spring.

 

How LA Firefighters + First Responders Can Receive Their Free Massage
Available to redeem through 4/30/2025

Our Reservations Team is here to ensure your experience is seamless and stress-free. To book your complimentary massage, simply text the location that’s most convenient for you:

Brentwood Spa: (217) 885-2601
Culver City Spa: (310) 421-9805

When texting, please include your name, preferred date, and time, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your schedule.

Important Reminder:
To verify your eligibility, kindly bring your badge to your appointment.

We look forward to welcoming you and providing a moment of well-deserved rest and care.

Spa Membership, Wellness

Tips For Setting Healthy Boundaries

January 12, 2025

Setting healthy boundaries is one of the most important practices you can implement for your well-being. It’s about protecting your time, energy, and emotional space, ensuring that you can take care of yourself, nurture your relationships, and achieve your goals without burning out. In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to forget the value of setting limits, but by doing so, you allow yourself to create a healthier and more balanced life.

 

Why Setting Boundaries is Important

Setting healthy boundaries isn’t just about saying “no.” It’s a practice of self-respect and self-care that:

Protects Your Time and Energy: When you establish clear boundaries, you protect your most precious resources—your time and energy. Setting limits on how much you give to others allows you to focus on what truly matters to you.

Prevents Burnout: Without boundaries, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by endless responsibilities. Boundaries prevent burnout by allowing you to step back, recharge, and take care of yourself when needed.

Increases Productivity and Focus: When you define your limits, you gain more control over your schedule, reducing distractions and increasing your ability to focus on what aligns with your values and goals.

Supports Healthier Relationships: Healthy boundaries help foster mutual respect in relationships. They create an environment where both you and those around you feel valued and heard.

 

Tips for Setting Healthy Boundaries

Setting boundaries takes practice and patience, but here are some effective tips to help you get started:

Know Your Priorities: Before you can set boundaries, you need to understand what matters most to you. Reflect on your goals, values, and needs. By knowing your priorities, it’s easier to recognize when something doesn’t align with them.

Learn to Say “No”: One of the most powerful tools for setting boundaries is learning to say “no.” Saying no can feel difficult at first, but it’s an essential part of protecting your time and well-being. Saying “no” frees up space for the things that truly matter to you.

Communicate Clearly: When setting boundaries with others, be clear and direct. You don’t need to justify or over-explain yourself. Simply stating your limits in a respectful way sets a healthy precedent for future interactions.

Make Time for Yourself: Setting boundaries isn’t just about saying no to others; it’s about saying yes to yourself. Ensure you have time for activities that help you recharge, whether that’s enjoying a quiet moment, practicing a hobby, or simply taking a break.

Be Consistent: Boundaries are most effective when they are consistently enforced. Be firm yet compassionate in maintaining your limits, and remind yourself of their importance in preserving your well-being.

 

Creating a Boundary-Setting Routine

Boundaries are not a one-time thing—they require ongoing maintenance. Here are a few steps to make boundary-setting a consistent part of your routine:

Check In with Yourself Regularly: Every few weeks, take time to reflect on how your boundaries are holding up. Are there areas where you feel stretched too thin? Use these check-ins to make adjustments and ensure your boundaries still serve your needs.

Honor Your Needs: It’s easy to let other people’s needs take priority, but remember that your well-being should come first. Whether it’s setting aside quiet time in the morning or scheduling a weekly break, find ways to honor your boundaries regularly.

Seek Support When Needed: Sometimes, setting boundaries can be challenging, especially if you’re facing resistance from others. It’s okay to seek support from friends, mentors, or professionals who can help you navigate these challenges.

 

Why Boundaries Lead to a Healthier, More Fulfilling Life

Ultimately, setting boundaries isn’t just about avoiding burnout—it’s about fostering a lifestyle that supports your physical, mental, and emotional health. When you honor your limits, you make space for what truly matters, whether it’s personal growth, relationships, or achieving your professional goals.

By incorporating regular boundary-setting practices into your life, you’re making a commitment to your own well-being. Boundaries are a form of self-care—they empower you to live with intention, balance, and purpose.

 

Conclusion

Setting boundaries is an ongoing practice of prioritizing your well-being, and sometimes, having a little extra support can make all the difference. A membership like our milk + honey Premium Rewards program is a great way to create space for yourself consistently—time that’s protected and non-negotiable. It’s a way to honor your limits, recharge, and invest in your physical and emotional health with the help of a team dedicated to your care.

By committing to this kind of self-care routine, you’re reinforcing your boundaries and setting the stage for a healthier, more balanced life.

Explore the benefits of the milk + honey Premium Rewards program here.

Body, News

Warm Up With Our New Seasonal Scrub: Pumpkin Spice

September 22, 2017

Chef Name: Food Network Kitchen Full Recipe Name: Pumpkin Spice Latte, Pumpkin Spice French Toast Casserole, Pumpkin Spice-Cranberry Muffins, Pumpkin Spice Buns, Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Talent Recipe: FNK Recipe: Food Networks Kitchen’s Pumpkin Spice Latte, as seen on Foodnetwork.com, Food Networks Kitchen’s Pumpkin Spice French Toast Casserole, as seen on Foodnetwork.com, Food Networks Kitchen’s Pumpkin Spice-Cranberry Muffins, as seen on Foodnetwork.com, Food Networks Kitchen’s Pumpkin Spice Buns, as seen on Foodnetwork.com, Food Networks Kitchen’s Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal, as seen on Foodnetwork.com Project: Foodnetwork.com, FN Essentials/Weeknights/Fall/Holidays Show Name: Food Network / Cooking Channel: Food Network

Pumpkins, brown leaves, and crisp cool air are all signs that fall is officially here (even if we won’t feel that crisp air here in Texas any time soon!). Starting today, we’re offering our new seasonal scrub, Pumpkin Spice. Filled with warm, earthy notes of pumpkin seed, nutmeg, and ginger, this invigorating blend will nourish your body and calm the senses. The scrub is made with organic raw sugar, which gently buffs away dry, dead cells to reveal fresh, soft new skin. Ground cinnamon, clove, and ginger work together to plump your skin, improve evenness and elasticity, and provide antioxidant protection against harmful free-radicals. Lastly, ground pumpkin seed, which is packed with vitamins A and E, promotes cell rejuvenation, providing a barrier against skin-damaging external pollutants.

What treatments feature our Pumpkin Spice Scrub?

Pumpkin Spice Scrub + Steam + Massage

Renew and refresh your skin with this invigorating treatment. First, our seasonal scrub gently exfoliates dead skin cells to give brighter, softer, and more nourished skin. A relaxing steam, followed by a 45-minute Signature Massage, completes this treatment and leaves your mind and body feeling soothed.

Pumpkin Spice Scrub + Manicure and Pedicure

The scrub purifies the skin while nutmeg and clove oil provide anti-aging antioxidants. This treatment includes the same care as our Lux Combo.

 

Photo Credit: Food Network

Products, Skin

New In: OSEA Vitamin C Probiotic Polish

July 26, 2017

 

Achieve a soft, glowing complexion with the new Vitamin C Probiotic Polish ($108) from OSEA. This gentle exfoliant brightens your skin and reduces the appearance of hyperpigmentation. Here are the five key ingredients: 

  • Pomegranate Extract removes surface build up, reduces the appearance of blemishes, and protects against environmental aggressors like pollution.
  • Ground Bamboo and Rice powder extracts gently exfoliate dull, dry skin.
  • Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant, helps brighten and even out skin tone.
  • Plant-derived probiotics help smooth out the skin’s texture and reduce the appearance of blemishes and redness.

How Do I Use This Product?

The Vitamin C Probiotic Polish is gentle enough for most skin types with the exception of super-sensitive skin. Those with sensitive skin should mix this product with OSEA Ocean Cleansing Milk for a more gentle formulation.

How to use: First, dispense 3/4 tablespoon of powder into your hand and add in a couple drops of water. Rub the powder-and-water mixture into your hands until the consistency changes from a powder to a creamy paste. Once it’s in paste form, apply it to your face in a circular motion. Make sure to avoid contact with your eyes.  Next, massage the paste into your skin for a minute; then rinse with warm water. For best results, use it at night, two to three times a week.

 

 

OSEA Vitamin C Probiotic Polish is available at our 2nd Street District, Hill Country Galleria, South Lamar, and River Oaks locations.

Salon

What’s the SALON by milk + honey Apprentice Program?

July 17, 2017

In order to foster growth, empowerment, and a positive environment for all our employees, milk + honey offers benefits and opportunities that far exceed industry norms. The SALON by milk + honey Apprentice Program is one such example of this commitment.

Led by full-time SALON by milk + honey stylists, the Apprentice Program is designed to offer advanced training in techniques, formulation, and client experience to new cosmetologists, and lasts approximately 10 months with formal classrooms held once a week. In addition, our apprentices gain cut, color, and styling knowledge as well as glean insight into true behind-the-chair experiences from a Program Mentor, which is meant to enhance their classroom education.

Today marks the start of a new class of SALON by milk + honey apprentices and we thought it would be fun to meet them!

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Hair, Hairstyles, Salon

The 5 Most Popular Summer Hairstyles

July 7, 2017

Hi everyone!

It’s Diano from the River Oaks salon — and here we are in the first beautiful days of summer. As we dive into the heat and humidity, I want to share my take on some of the most popular hairstyles of the season. But before I do, I should give you some context for how I approach these styles.

  • These “takes” can change based on my clients’ needs, expectations, and desires.
  • I want to create something for you that you love.
  • Together, we’re going to create a stylish, fashionable, fun, and easy hairstyle.

The Five Most Popular Summer Hairstyles

1. Pixie Cut

Photo credit: Gage Skidmore

What Makes the Pixie Cut Great?

It’s lightweight, low-maintenance, and offers you more freedom. You’ll use considerably fewer haircare products and save on time in the mornings, making it a true wash-and-go style. It’s great for a power look and allows you to play with different color trends. If you’re looking to stand out, the pixie cut helps to accentuate facial features.

Take Into Consideration…

You may be seeing your stylist more often for quick trims and touch-ups — and you may need to wash your hair more often due to the higher concentration of natural oils.

 

2. Bangs

Photo credit: David Shankbone

Why Should I Get Bangs This Summer?

Yes, bangs are a commitment game-changer, but there are so many styles to choose. From blunt (bold!) to sweeping (face-framing and romantic!) to the fringe (softer! choppier!), bangs can be the main focus of your look. They shape and enhance the eyes, and for those looking to cover your forehead, this is a simple solution.

Take Into Consideration…

Unless you plan on growing them out, bangs need touch-ups frequently. Contrary to popular frustration with “in-between” bangs, if you are growing them out, I can create fun ways to maintain them easily.

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Events

You’re Invited to Our Summer Perk Party

July 6, 2017

What:

Hydrate and plump your skin — hello Summer refresh! — with our new Perk™ Eye and Lip treatments. These express treatments give your skin a more youthful appearance by infusing it with potent ingredients and vitamins. Best of all, you will take home the remaining Lip Revitalizing Serum or Eye Replenishing Serum (which lasts up to 30 days) along with a milk + honey goodie bag ($150 value).

When:

Join us Friday, July 14 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the lobby of our 2nd Street District, Hill Country Galleria, and River Oaks locations.

How:

Reserve your spot for our Perk Party by calling 512.236.1115, 713.231.0250, or emailing [email protected]. The full service deposit is required to reserve your spot (Lip Enhancement, $40 |  Eye Enhancement, $45).

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