Heading out for some sand, sun, and warmer weather soon? That's amazing! But before you pack that suitcase, you may want to figure out when to book those beauty appointments so you look your best on your trip (and in the pictures). Read on for our vacation beauty prep tips. Here's our recommended timeline for a glowup before your big trip: Three weeks to a month before: Major prep Hair : Schedule your major hair appointments, such as deep conditioning treatments, scalp facial

In honor of Hyaluronic Acid Day on January 21, we're taking a look into this widely-used skincare ingredient. What is hyaluronic acid? How can it help your skin? What are the best ways to use it? We've got the answers to all these questions and more. What is hyaluronic acid? According to the Cleveland Clinic , hyaluronic acid is "a gooey, slippery substance that your body produces naturally." It's been found in the joints, eyes, and skin. Hyaluronic acid has many functions i

There's nothing worse than waking up with a red, irritated pimple on any day of the week, let alone when there's an important event around the corner. While there are many different causes of acne (hormones, sleep, diet, environment, etc.), we're generally talking about light breakouts here. If you have persistent acne and heavy breakouts, we recommend seeing a dermatologist. Why do you get acne? Acne happens when pores become blocked by excess oil and dead skin cells, causin

We've done posts about why it's important to get manicures and pedicures , and even scalp facials . It's about time we talked about why it's important to invest in a facial! We offer many different customized facial services ( find them all here ) at Salon Patrice, so we're here to share why you should get a facial: But first: What is a facial? Facials are noninvasive treatments that deeply cleanse, exfoliate, extract (in the case of blackheads or acne), treat problem areas