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JUMP for Fitness! an adult Double Dutch event

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Fitness has saved my life y'all...literally. Dramatic much? Yep, that's me. After suffering through debilitating migraines and vertigo for years, I finally threw in the towel and changed my lifestyle to have a better quality of life. After doing different fitness classes and working with personal trainers for a couple years, I started searching for a team sport to help me have FUN while being more active. I'm the type that has to keep my fit life exciting. BUT, I didn't want my "sport" to involve 1) running, 2) balls flying toward my face, or 3) contact with another person, like tackling or bumping - clearly I'm not the most athletic person. That is how JUMP for Fitness! was born.

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We held our 1st JUMP for Fitness! an adult Double Dutch event on Sunday, August 4th, 2019. Now that I’m fully recovered I have to give a HUUUUUUGE thank you to everyone that came out and supported JUMP for Fitness! I am so happy to say that our very first event was a MAJOR success. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

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Being an introvert, I had all sorts of anxiety leading up to the event. I even had a nightmare that I would be forced to talk to people all day 😳and wouldn’t get a chance to actually jump😫. Even with all of the fear and anxiety I felt, we still went ahead and did the thing. And guess what? My anxiety was for NOTHING! We had such a super dope group of women come out that it was like meeting new family.

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Even as the event host, I managed to burn OVER one thousand calories! I was also able to teach a 4 year old how to jump in less than 60 seconds. Aaaaaaaand at the end of the event not only did we get requests to do another JUMP for Fitness! event, I also got an invitation to add a class to the calendar at Power Fit Chicago. 😱

Lena Clark from beauty & the BRiDE Skin Care teaching 4 year old how to jump JUMP for Fitness event

Save the date for next month's follow-up event on Sunday, September 8th, 2019. Our last event sold out THREE times and had a waiting list so you'll want to grab your ticket(s) quickly. Also, keep an eye on your email for the announcement once JUMP for Fitness! is added to the fall schedule at Power Fit Chicago. 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽

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Oh, wanna really feel the magic from JUMP for Fitness!? Check out this video.

Are you interested in scheduling a service?  Click HERE to book.

Love, light, & SPF!

Lena
The Skin & Acne Coach
#theskinandacnecoach
www.beautyandthebrideskincare.com

Brazilian Wax Horror Stories

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As an intimate wax specialist I’ve heard tons of crazy Brazilian wax stories from other professionals. I’m always left wondering...what about the client?! Trust me those stories go both ways. I came into the beauty industry through my journey as a consumer so I, unfortunately, have stories of my own.

Oh, the things I’ve gone through for a decent to good - but never really GREAT - Brazilian wax! I’ve traveled behind the not so private curtains of noisy nail shops packed with unsuspecting customers and the aroma of acrylic powder and nail glue. I’ve been greeted by dirty wax stations and techs with questionable sanitation practices and license status that gave me patchy services (literally). I’ve even had my hoo ha burned and practically ripped apart by inexperienced licensed technicians in higher end salons - you know those places that offer the full rainbow of services but don’t really specialize in anything. Hello!? There is a reason that Doctors, Lawyers, and other licensed professionals choose a specialty in their field! And do you KNOW what happens when someone uses a poor quality hard wax filled with plastic fillers and other petrochemicals on your nether regions? I do! Instead of it coming off in one pull and quickly removing the hair from the root, the wax breaks apart. Then what?! Well, you have no choice but to lie there as they chip the remaining wax off...bit...by...bit...while you hope and pray that nothing important gets snatched off. And let’s not even mention the damaged skin and ingrown hair issues left behind from improper waxing technique.

BUT, I’m a sucker for punishment and smooth lady parts so I continued my search for the perfect Esthetician to perform my Brazilian wax services. After SE-VER-AL years I finally found the one! Her name was Maria and she was the Brazilian wax expert that showed me the light. And by “light,” I mean she introduced me to the way things SHOULD be. I followed Maria around to 3 locations, and a brief moment at her in-home treatment room. But I eventually gave up on commuting up North from the south side of Chicago. I mean, I love the north side and all, but I honestly hated driving 45+ minutes through downtown traffic AND THEN driving around for ANOTHER 15 minutes to find parking. Yikes!

If you are like me and have been struggling to find a location for intimate wax services with a licensed Brazilian wax specialist that is trained in proper sanitation practices and wax techniques, you’re in luck! Client experience and happiness is our top priority at beauty & the BRiDE Skin Care. Which is why we continue to keep our skills updated with extensive training, and take our client care and education so seriously.

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We have dedicated ourselves to providing the most efficient Brazilian wax and Bikini wax services in the south Chicago area. We are located in Oak Forest, IL just 10 minutes south of Chicago. We specialize in intimate wax services and can’t wait to help YOU see the light! Our clients love us and you will too!

Are you interested in scheduling an intimate wax?  Click HERE to schedule.

Love, light, & SPF!

Lena
The Skin & Acne Coach
#theskinandacnecoach
www.beautyandthebrideskincare.com

P.S. We also have plenty of free parking!

Is Waxing Better for My Skin?

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Now that summer has FINALLY arrived in Chicago and looks like she’s here to stay, the clothes are coming off. If you are planning to show more skin you’re probably wondering about the best method of hair removal. If you’re asking yourself “is waxing better for my skin?” The short answer is…Absolutely!

With shaving, you’ll experience the following:
– results only last 2 – 3 days max. Most women shave AT LEAST daily, with some actually shaving more than once a day to avoid a “5 o’clock shadow”
– hair regrowth feels and looks thicker and darker
– razors irritate the skin causing micro tears. This leaves the skin damaged and susceptible to infection, ingrown hair, and razor burn
– causes increased hair growth

Cream depilatories like Nair and Veet do not remove hair from the room. They not only cause chemical burns in the intimate areas being used, but they also have the same result on the hair as shaving.

If you prefer less hair, but don’t want to wax, you can trim the hair with scissors or a trimmer instead of shaving or using depilatories. If you MUST shave, use a new single blade razor Every! Single! Time! so you’re not reintroducing bacteria into damaged skin, and use a nice thick shave cream so that the razor will glide over the skin and be less likely to cause nicks and irritation.

If you’re tired of the side effects of shaving, consider waxing. Benefits of waxing include:
– hair grows back thinner and softer and looks less noticeable
– waxing exfoliates the skin leaving ti smoother, reducing pigmentation issues, and helping reduce ingrown hair
– removes hair from the root
– results last ups to 4 weeks
– decreased hair growth over time

Are you interested in scheduling an intimate wax?  Click HERE to schedule.

Love, light, & SPF!
Lena
The Skin & Acne Coach
www.beautyandthebrideskincare.com

How often should you get a facial?

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The most popular question from our skin care clients is ALWAYS: How often should I get a facial? The short answer is: it depends on 1) your current skin conditions, 2) your skin care goals, and 3) how quickly you need to see results.

At beauty & the BRiDE Skin Care, we typically recommend our clients [Read more…] about How often should you get a facial?

New Year, New Services

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Hey Beautiful!

It’s me, Lena, checking in from beauty & the BRiDe Skin Care. We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and a very happy New Year! Because it is my mission to help women look AND feel beautiful, it is with great joy that we are introducing our new service: the Intimate Ingrown Hair Treatment to further that mission.

Many women suffer from painful ingrown hairs and unsightly hyperpigmentation (dark spots and blotchy skin) in their intimate area. If you are silently coping and dealing with these embarrassing issues, guess what?! You are NOT alone! If you are wondering “How do I treat my ingrown hair?” THIS is the treatment is for you!

Also known as the “Vajacial,” this targeted treatment is focused on treating and preventing ingrown hair, healing the skin, and lightening hyperpigmentation in intimate areas. It includes deep cleanse to remove impurities, extraction of black heads and ingrown hair, mask with steam, chemical exfoliation as needed, and hydration of the skin. Leaves the skin silky smooth and clear! Treatment should be performed approximately 1 – 2 weeks after waxing.

“Not only do I love her wax but her treatments she has for the up keep of waxing. I was able to get a vajacial and it helps tremendously with the hair bumps and the pigmentation (scarring) and I totally see the difference…”

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Express treatment also available. Also known as the “Mini Vajacial” the express treatment is performed immediately after waxing and helps treat and prevent ingrown hair in intimate areas. The express treatment includes mud mask, extraction of black heads and ingrown hair, and hydration of the skin. This service can be added on to your Intimate Wax for $25.

“The skin down there looks really amazing. I can definitely see an improvement and helps with my confidence when I wear bikinis. I had issues with discoloration, ingrown hairs…Everything [Lena] told me to do works…”

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As always, thank you for trusting me with your intimate wax and skin care needs! I am truly blessed to have the best job in the world!

Lena
Your Personal Skin Care Trainer / Flawless Skin Coach
beauty & the BRiDE Skin Care
www.beautyandthebrideskincare.com

Healthy Radiant Skin is Made in the Winter!

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What do skin care and weight loss have in common?

They both require consistency! One workout session will NOT get you the body you want and neither will one facial get you the clear healthy skin you want. Reaching and maintaining your goal weight will require some lifestyle changes. You will need to follow a healthy diet and exercise routine. And in order to stay on track and keep making progress, you’ll also need to make adjustments to your routines.

I’ve always educated my clients that [Read more…] about Healthy Radiant Skin is Made in the Winter!

What’s the Tea on Acne?

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More than 60 million Americans suffer from some form of acne breakouts. Acne affects more than 80% of all teenagers at some time in their lives, and clogged pores comprise more than 25% of all visits to the dermatologist office. Some people see acne as just an issue teens face.  But for many, acne persists well into their thirties, forties, and beyond.

Acne is a typically inherited disease of the pores. It can be caused by [Read more…] about What’s the Tea on Acne?

Introducing: beauty & the BRiDE Acne Treatment Program

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beauty & the BRiDE Skin Care is excited & honored to be the only Face Reality certified acne specialist servicing the south Chicago area! Why all the excitement? Well, honestly, because it took a lot to get here and we don’t take this journey lightly. Take a look at these REAL client results below and you too will understand our excitement! We are so happy to bring such an effective treatment with specialized training to our clients that are suffering and experiencing the trauma and humiliation of having acne.   [Read more…] about Introducing: beauty & the BRiDE Acne Treatment Program

What Is An Esthetician?

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We’ve gotten many questions asking what is an “Esthetician,” and what do they do! So, we compiled a short list of the services Estheticians can offer.

Chicago Esthetician

We are currently in the process of planning the grand opening of our new beauty suite: beauty & the BRiDE Skin Care in Oak Forest, IL – a south suburb about 10 minutes from Chicago. We are a private beauty suite for every day Beauties & Brides-to-be offering: skin care and intimate waxing. Specialties at the beauty suite include acne, hyperpigmentation, and ingrown hair treatments, and Brazilian and bikini waxing. All skin care and waxing service are performed by a Licensed and properly training Esthetician. Our lead Esthetician is also a Certified Acne Specialist.

We’ll explain more about the specific services offered – especially our very effective acne treatments – at beauty & the BRiDE Skin Care soon!  We hope you can stop by and receive a service or two after we launch.