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Fall can present a whole host of challenges for the skin as the air gets cooler and drier. Not to worry, though--you can still get glowing fall skin as we transition from summer to the new season. Read on for our guide to glowing fall skin: Summer to Fall: What's Happening? The weather cools down, there's less humidity in the air, and indoor heating can dry your skin out further. Your skin may start feeling tight and dehydrated. Because of the weather change, your skin may pr

Hello, pumpkin! It's officially October, and Salon Patrice is embracing pumpkin season by offering a new pumpkin facial peel (find our facial information here)! We thought we'd also take the time to dig into the many beauty benefits of pumpkin for your hair, skin, and nails. Skincare: Antioxidants: Pumpkin is rich in antioxidants like Vitamin C, which help to fight against free radicals like UV rays and environmental pollution, which can cause signs of aging. Not only is a pu

We've talked about fall 2026's hair trends and nail trends, which means it's time for makeup trends! Fall 2026's makeup trends are all about putting your best feature forward, whatever you decide it is! Bold lips: Love your lips? The good news is that bold lips with no other makeup is slated to trend this season. Add a tiny bit of coverage to your face with a BB cream or glowy skin tint, swipe on some mascara, and pop on your favorite bold lippie! Whether you love a bright re

Heading back-to-school is a great time to refresh or restart that beauty routine, whether you're a high schooler, college student, or teacher. It's important to choose products that help you feel and look your best through long days, and a routine that doesn't take too much time on busy mornings. Here are our best back-to-school beauty tips, from quick, low-maintenance hairstyles to a skincare routine that helps you get healthy, glowing skin. Quick hairstyles for hectic morni

August 15 is National Honey Bee Day, so we're highlighting two popular beauty ingredients: honey and beeswax! What are the benefits of honey and beeswax in your beauty products? Honey in skincare: Hydration: Honey, particularly raw honey, is deeply hydrating and acts as a natural humectant that draws moisture into the skin. Acne relief: Honey has natural antibacterial properties, so it fights acne and reduces inflammation from breakouts. Gentle exfoliation: Honey's lactic aci

Peptides are a bit of a buzzword or buzz-ingredient these days, but what are they? In honor of National Peptide Day on August 8, we're bringing you a guide to peptides! Let's break down what this ingredient is and how it can help your beauty routine. What are peptides? A peptide is a short chain of two to 100 amino acids linked by chemical bonds. Think of them as smaller, simpler versions of protein. They act as vital cellular messengers in the body, regulating hormones, immu

You've probably heard us talk about exfoliation before. Maybe you exfoliate your face and body regularly, or just get a facial once in a while. Maybe you've never exfoliated at all! This week, we're shedding some light on why it's important to shed that dead skin on your face and body. What is exfoliation? But first: What is exfoliation? Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells from your skin's surface, whether through chemical or physical exfoliation. Chemical

July 8 is National Love Your Skin Day, and at Salon Patrice, we're all about helping you love your skin, whether it's through a custom facial, helping you find skincare products to create your best routine, or assisting with a makeup application for an event. While loving your skin should happen year-round, this day is a great time to evaluate your routine and give your skin a little extra TLC. Here are our tips to celebrate Love Your Skin Day: Evaluate your routine: Your ski

Summer sunshine means glowing skin. More time outside means opportunities to burn, tan, dry out your skin in pool or ocean water, and that means this season is hard on your skin in its own way. So what can you do to be gentle on your skin and get that radiant summer glow? Here are our tips for glowing summer skin: Skip the tanning: We all know that UV rays are hard on the skin, so instead of hitting the tanning bed or tanning outside, try a gradual glow moisturizer or sunles

We know there are tons of nutrients in milk, but have you ever thought about tapping into them for your skin? Milk baths have actually been used since ancient times to boost the health and appearance of the skin. So why think about milk? According to the Cleveland Clinic, the average consumer spends approximately $1,000 on skincare and beauty products per year. Many consumers are also searching for transparency in ingredients, suffer from sensitivity, or are looking for more

To celebrate Neck Care Day on April 24, we're talking about the best ways to care for your neck and decolletage (the area from the chin to the bust). We hear a lot about skincare for the face, but not so much about the neck, and it's time to change that! Read on for our dos and don'ts of caring for your neck. The skin on the neck is thinner than the skin on the face, making it susceptible to premature aging, sun damage, and crepiness. It also has fewer sebaceous glands, hair

April 4 is Vitamin C Day, and while we often think of Vitamin C for immune health, it also offers many benefits for the hair, skin, and nails. ( Find a post about antioxidants in skincare here. ) Vitamin C benefits for the skin: Brightens and evens the skin tone: Vitamin C can inhibit melanin production, helping to fade brown spots and hyperpigmentation. It also brightens the skin tone, great for transitioning to spring and summer skincare. Boosts collagen production: Vitamin

In honor of National Skin Barrier Day on Thursday, March 12, we're diving deep into this mysterious term. What is the skin barrier? What does it do, and what do people mean when they say they damaged it? How can you repair your skin barrier? We'll tackle all these questions and more below! What is the skin barrier? You may know that your skin is made up of layers . According to Heathline, " The outermost layer is called the stratum corneum . Some people describe this as a 'br

Now that the weather is warming up and we're getting more sunshine each day, it's time to start thinking about transitioning your winter skincare to spring. During fall and winter, we focus on getting skin the extra hydration it needs. During the spring and summer, there is more moisture in the air, so your skin won't dry out as quickly. However, some skin conditions don't fare as well in the spring and summer, such as excess oil, hyperpigmentation, and sun sensitivity. Here'

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

We all know winter weather brings with it low humidity, less moisture, and that all leads to drier skin. What can you do to support your skin during the cold weather? Read on for our winter skin relief tips: Take lukewarm showers: Extremely hot showers, even though they feel good when it's cold, strip your skin of its natural oils. Shorter showers or baths are best. Use moisturizing soap: Soaps or shower gels with moisturizing ingredients, such as oatmeal, chamomile, aloe ver

Happy new year! Whether you're dedicated to your skincare routine or think you need to start one, there are always tips and tricks we can pick up to have glowy, beautiful skin. Here are the beauty habits you can try this year to get beautiful skin: Take off that makeup: If you use makeup wipes, try reusable makeup eraser wipes. You use them the same way as a makeup wipe; just get them wet and wipe off your makeup. If you don't like makeup wipes, try double cleansing, first wi

If you, like many Americans, enjoyed all the delicious Thanksgiving food you could get your hands on, but see your skin is screaming in protest, we've got you covered. Here's our guide to helping your skin bounce back after too much turkey (or pumpkin pie!), so you can get back to your Black Friday and Small Business Saturday shopping in style: Hydrate: We know--a lot of our posts begin this way, but don't underestimate the importance of drinking water. After that giant Than

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

We've talked recently about hair care myths and nail myths , so now it's time to bust those skincare myths! There is a lot of misinformation floating around on the internet, so we're here to guide you toward making the best, healthiest choices for your skin. Here are the top skincare myths we're busting: You don't need sunscreen on cloudy days: Definitely a myth. The fact is that UV rays can penetrate clouds, and up to 80% of UV rays can reach your skin on cloudy days. On c