By Spud R at Citysearch March 18, 2012
This is going to be a long review so to summarize why I recommend you work with Melody:\t\n* Skilled esthetician (my skin loves her!)\t\n* Professional and sincere\t\n* Easygoing, great listener and friendly\t\n* No pressure/up selling\t\n* Works within your budget/schedule\t\n* Appreciative of your business\t\n\t\nWhen I moved to Orange County, I needed to find a new person to clean up my brows. I found good reviews about Melody so called her and was able to make an appointment the same day. She was very nice and professional on the phone so that was a great start. During my visit, Melody was very easy to work with. I have had some bad experiences in the past with brows being too thin or being burned by wax. Melody patiently listened to my concerns and did a great job! \t\n\t\nAs others have mentioned, Melody will let you know what you need and not up sell you. Before I left, she mentioned that she could do a skin consultation for me if I were interested in the future. I had not really thought highly of facials after a bad experience post-college -- (see a trend here? :) . A year later, I was engaged and starting to plan for the wedding so I decided to do the consultation with Melody. She came up with a plan (including which products to use) that worked in my budget. \t\n\t\nHere are some unsolicited comments from my wedding vendors which should give you a very good idea of Melody's skill:\t\n* Wedding planner - after one microderm session, I saw my WP right after. She was surprised that I had just had a micro because my skin did not look irritated at all. \t\n* Makeup artist - I saw her for the practice session early in my treatments with Melody. When she saw me on my wedding day, she commented how my skin looked great/different!\t\n\t\nMore recently, my younger sister worked with Melody for a couple of months while she was in CA for the summer. Between college stress and some bad Neutrogena product, my sister's skin had a major breakout in the last half of her freshman year (we're talking before pictures in the acne commercials - sorry Sis!). She heard me talk about Melody and I guess she thought my skin looked good ;) so she wanted to contact Melody. My sister wanted to pay for her own treatments so Melody again did a great job of working within her client's budget, timeline and needs. It was AMAZING the results Melody produced -- I think she surprised herself! :) My sister's skin has been doing great since she followed Melody's plan.\t\n\t\nOne thing you should know is that Melody's place is no frills (aka, it's not a spa and it is located in a strip mall) but she is wonderful to work with and gets results. \t\n\t\nI hope this review was helpful! ...read more
By hair fusion at Citysearch May 03, 2011
Greatly appreciated on your beautiful comments you made about me. For me hair is all about individuality\t\nand one's freedom of expression. It serves different purposes emoitionally and philoshically,creating confidence and beauty. I give 110% to my clients and love building relationships. \t\n*specialize in upstyle hair\t\n* precision mens and womens haircut\t\n* textured perms \t\n *eyebow arching\t\n* referral program\t\n* always looking for hair models \t\n*complimentary B-day service for loyal clients\t\n* love to work on kids\t\n* I do work by appointments only but usually Mondays im in the salon. I do my best to work around your schedule.\t\n* ongoing education. \t\nAgain thank you for your confidence and support. \t\n ...read more
By Rita Dietrich April 29, 2011
I love the Janssen skin care line Shila recommends. I have been a loyal customer using Janssen for over ten years. I am 56 this year & love my skin. No need for botox or fillers yet. I repeatedly get compliments. Shila knows her stuff! ...read more
Kona Tanning Company has seen numerous benefits to working in Hollywood and Fashion, but what we love most is what we learn about optical illusions - from behind the camera! One of our favorite Hollywood producers explained that our tan allowed for consistent skin tone in his cast, tricking the eye into believing the two main characters had a deeper emotional relationship. In other words, when filming or photographing, having the same undertones in your skin as your counterpart results in the feeling of a deeper connection. Imagine...looking MORE IN LOVE in your engagement and wedding photos!In homage to this theory, Kona Tanning now offers couples tanning appointments, because it just doesn't get any better than tanning together. We recommend getting a patch test or trial tan at least two weeks prior to tanning for the big day. Brides, please schedule your tans no sooner than three days before your wedding day. Click here to book your couples tanning appointment. ...read more
By Kona Tanning Company - OC Airbrush Spray Tanning in Costa Mesa February 23, 2012
must-haves in beauty! From the fast-paced moms, to people in films and photography, or anyone who is just too busy to spend countless hours in the sun - airbrushed tans are fast, convenient, and even work on those who can’t tan naturally. Everyone agrees that they feel better, younger, and thinner when they are tan. But, the dangers of UV-tanning overwhelmed the media in 2008, strongly encouraging sun worshippers to seek cover – and a natural looking alternative. Meet Kona Tanning Company, an airbrush tanning company that’s been brightening pastey faces since creating the Kona Tanning House Blend spray tanning solution in 2005.Now, I know there are a lot of different methods out there in trying to achieve the most natural look, without any orange tint, blotchiness or streaky color. But unless you master the application technique of the do-it-yourself lotions and sprays, the best color could end up looking grainy, and could give away your tan as being faux. The key is to find the best color for you, and then master the application – or find a master in your area.Let’s talk about the difference between Spray Tanning Booths vs.Airbrush Spray Tanning. You could compare it to getting your car washed in a drive-thru car washing station, as opposed to getting your car detailed by a professional. The same theory applies to Kona’s airbrushed spray tans – a Kona Tanning professional airbrushes your tan by hand, which allows more control over the tan’s application, ensuring the most flawless, perfect look possible.Redheads embrace spray tanning because many can’t tan naturally, and instead build up freckles and uneven skin tone. Spray tanning blends freckles and imperfections, such as cellulite, varicose veins, bruises, stretch marks, broken blood vessels, tan lines, and scars. There are many people who simply cannot be exposed to the sun, due to certain illnesses. Some examples are people with skin cancer, age spotting, and many acne treatments increase the skin's sensitivity to ultraviolet light, making the risk of ultraviolet light exposure all the worse. Also, those with autoimmune disorders are prohibited from having any sun exposure. All of these people still want to feel the way that a tan makes you feel, so for them sunless tanning can be seen not only as an alternative to sunbathing, but as the only option for tanning.The Kona Tanning House Blend tanning solution is a unique sunless tanning product, due to its nourishing additives. For example, white tea extract has been proven to protect the skin against oxidative stress and immune cell damage. Imagine this included in a self-tanning product! The next additive is something most people put into their bodies, but are unaware of the benefits of its use on the outside: Caffeine. Caffeine has been proven to provide skinwith the antioxidants it needs to promote glowing and tighter skin tone. It is commonly found in cellulite creams, acting as a vasoconstrictor and a diuretic, and dehydrates fat cells to make skin look and feel smoother. The best part is when you use caffeine in your skincare products, your body won’t get addicted to anything except the reflection in the mirror! We also use aloe vera, and we all know that aloe is very effective in nourishing the skin, by providing key essential vitamins C and E. It works at preserving the skin, by actually fighting the appearance of aging. Together, these additions to the Kona Tanning House Blend create a recipe for one incredible looking tan!The cost of a spray tanning session is another concern, especially in today’s economy. High quality airbrushed tans can be costly, but at Kona Tanning we offer very competitive prices, and as we all know, preserving the sparkle of today is priceless. Keep an eye on our Twitter and Facebook pages for specials and announcements, usually delivered between hilarious, yet inspirational quotes. Airbrush tanning will save you countless dollars when you consider the cost of pricey corrective cosmetic procedures, or even necessary surgeries down the road to reverse what you can prevent today, by being proactive in avoiding the sun’s harmful rays. At Kona Tanning, we offer one of the best spray tanning formulas in the industry. We are located in beautiful Orange County, California, and we also offer mobile tanning in Los Angeles and New York, where a Kona Tanning Pro will make you look beautiful on location.If you’re ready to start preserving your skin for tomorrow, come on in and experience a healthy glow, along with all of our other clients who have made us a part of their normal beauty routine!Kona Tanning Company3198 Airport Loop Drive, Suite CCosta Mesa, CA 92626949.533.1974www.konatanningcompany.com ...read more
By Kona Tanning Company - OC Airbrush Spray Tanning in Costa Mesa February 23, 2012
Kona Tanning Fave&Playboy Playmate Tiffany Toth in her GORGEOUS Kona Tan! Tiffany (aka Miss September!) is competing for 2012 Playmate of the Year, and we think no one deserves it more! Please take a moment and place your vote at http://www.playboy.com/magazine/vote-for-the-2012-playmate-of-the-yearGUYS & GIRLS: need Valentine's Day gift ideas? Check out Tiffany's custom line of designer iPhone cases! Guaranteed to get you a "thank you" kiss ;-) http://www.etsy.com/shop/CustomCasesByTiffanyLooking for the best spray tanning in Orange County for Valentine's Day? Click HERESpray Tanning for BRIDESShop Kona Tanning's online storewww.konatanningcompany.comFollow us on Twitter and join the conversation -Like us on Facebook to stay on top of Kona Tanning news and special Facebook friend promotions! OrangeCountyAirbrushTanning.com | MobileTanningDirectory.com ...read more
By Kona Tanning Company - OC Airbrush Spray Tanning in Costa Mesa February 23, 2012
Homemade skin treatments are often organic; therefore, better for your skin. There are a variety of ways that you can treat your skin at home using things that you already have. There are no harsh chemicals that can dry out your skin leaving it feeling worse than it did before. ...read more
Most of the cosmetics we put on our skin make its way into the blood stream. Many cosmetic companies are still using dangerous ingredients in cosmetic and personal care products. Paraben is one of the ingredients found in cosmetics, and can cause cancer, weight gain and even ages your skin. You can fi... ...read more