Sothys at Elite

Essential skincare products

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The skin is the biggest organ in our body. And we are huge believers in essential skincare. We think it is very important to treat yourself and your skin well. At Elite Sothys Cleanser-Toner combo at Elitewe also believe in the french women’s method: Taking care of yourself and your skin from a very early age on.

The number one product that every woman should have is a great cleanser.

Types of essential skincare cleansers

For a younger audience, we would recommend foaming cleansers. They will remove unwanted dirt and excess from the skin.  Cleansers should be used at least twice a day, in the morning and in the evening.  Morning cleansing is very important because the skin is rejuvenating during the night. Cleansers also remove old cells before we apply any serum or cream.

For mature women, we propose milk cleansers. They are applied with cotton pads and should be rinsed with water.  Milky cleansers are more gentle and also hydrate your skin already during the application. They are great in combination with a toner that can be individually recommended to your skin needs, or used with micellar water. The milk cleansers should also be used both, mornings and evenings.

You may consider and choose from various Sothys cleansers and toners that can be recommended for your skin type. They are very specific to your skin needs. No matter if you have sensitive, dehydrated or oily skin – there is a milk cleanser in essential skincare just for you.

Exfoliation

After your skin is properly cleansed and dried, it is very important to exfoliate your skin.  Exfoliation can be done at home on a weekly basis, and there are many types available:

  • Gommage exfoliators that need to dry on your skin and need to be rubbed off,
  • Scrubs, and
  • At-home peels

In our spa or in a Dermatology facility you will have access to even deeper exfoliators that can be applied monthly.

We think it is very important to work with your doctor or esthetician to achieve your best skin. To us, beautiful skin is a skin you want to confidently show even without make-up. So if you are going to do anything for yourself and want to improve the appearance of your skin, please start with a world-class cleansing and toning routine. And remember: Even the smartest, expensive, and effective serums and creams out there will not work unless your skin is properly cleaned.

If you have any questions about essential skincare or would you like to schedule one on one virtual consultation please give us a call or email us or simply request an appointment.

Inspiration and motivation during COVID-19 downtime

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Elite is proudly featuring Solenne Briand, a national skin-care trainer. In her first Podcast, she will give some much-needed inspiration and Solenne Briand at Elitemotivation. Something that most of us need during the COVID lockdown.

Solenne was teaching several times at Elite Academy and shared her exceptional knowledge. She is a licensed esthetician and massage therapist originally from France. She joined Sothys USA as National Trainer and serves currently as their Training Coordinator nationwide. In her role, she is the face of the company and represents Sothys on all major shows and events. Before joining Sothys, she worked as a skin care specialist for other prestigious skincare brands, like La Prairie of Switzerland.

Her goal is to share her knowledge of skincare and contribute to the growth of the Spa Industry nationwide.

In her podcasts, she promotes her love for the industry, taking care of yourself and the newest trends in beauty.

Solenne publishes content on Facebook and has a website – Mindful Beauty – that addresses the needs of independent and professional estheticians. She will guide you to success, and provide a consistent support system to all Spa personal. She believes in a beauty industry that supports the health and wellbeing of everyone.  Solenne is also a regular educator at our academy.

We are very much looking forward to more inspiration, beauty advice, and much much more. Stay tuned for more content coming soon.

Eyebrows at Elite

Do you love your eyebrows?

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Eyebrows are the frame of your eyes, highlight your best features, can make you look younger, or can make you look more professional.

I would also like to mention that well-maintained eyebrows make you look gorgeous even without make-up. I call it it is the cheapest face-lift you can get.

Some of you may have had some bad experiences in the past with brow tweezing or a poor wax shaping. But no matter what happened, there is always a solution when you find the right Eyebrow Specialist. And that is where I and the outstanding professionals at Elite are happy to help.
At Elite, we are trained to consider your eyes, the shape of your face, jaw-line, and lips. We will create a beautiful arch that will give you an instant eye and face-lift.

Every follow-up visit will improve your features, and we will also recommend eyebrow products to help in the process: From brow-serum to regrow hair, high definition gel to condition & color the hair for a fuller look, and brow pencils to fill any spots. I recommend follow up visits between 2-3 weeks depending on your individual hair growth.

And I have one rule: Stay away from tweezers.

It is such a good feeling when you have perfectly groomed eyebrows. Everything looks better. If your eyebrows are not on point – there is no point.

There is no better compliment to receive than someone telling you that your eyebrows look good.

And that, my dear clients, is my job. And I would be excited to start with a complimentary consultation for you!

Carina M.

Protect Your Skin from Indoor Pollution

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Today, we want to take stock with you on indoor pollution. It is not the first type of pollution that comes to mind, but it is by far the most dangerous for us.

Did you know:

  • the air in our homes and offices is, on average,  8X more polluted than the outside air, and
  • we spend around 70 – 90% of our time indoors.

Understand where this pollution comes from. This pollution has many origins.

  • It can come directly from the building itself  (paint, construction materials, etc)
  • The decoration that we install  (carpet, plastic materials, candles, etc)
  • Our daily activity and habits  (household chemicals and cleaners, tobacco, etc)

With so many different origins, polluting microparticles overload the air.  The first good reflex is to ventilate our homes at least 15mins per day.

The first consequence is the increase in the reactivity of the skin: Have you noticed an increase in your client’s skin sensitivity or reactivity?  Are you noticing this more and more?  It is the effect of indoor pollution.  On top of that, there is a more significant presence of clogged pores.  And the skin is more prone to dehydration.

Some consequences of indoor pollution:

  • Wrinkles are more noticeable
  • The appearance of dark spots
  • Dull complexion
  • Premature aging

Our Sothys solution against indoor pollution:

Energizing Serum Energizing Serum
Objective: Depollute – Oxygenate
This powerful detoxifying and energizing cocktail is an incredibly gentle and light-textured serum. Designed to help the skin defend itself against the harmful effects of pollution

 

 

Depolluting Youth Cream

 

Depolluting Youth Cream
Objective: Rebalance the Microbiome

Pollution can cause an imbalance within the skin’s microbiome. The skin weakens and is less able to defend itself. Effective partner against daily aggression. Reveals the radiance of all skin types, even dull and stressed skins

 

Depolluting Essence

 

Depolluting Essence
Objective: Anti-Pollution Shield
A new weapon in the fight against environmental stress. Works as a barrier against pollution. It envelops the skin in a hydrating veil.

 

 

Instant Energizing Corrector

 

Instant Energizing Corrector
Objective: Unify
An EE* cream that transforms during application to adapt to all skin tones and skin types. It contains encapsulated pigments to instantly target and correct any imperfections visible on the skin’s surface.

 

 

Radiance Energizing Ampoules

 

Radiance Energizing Ampoules
Objective: Immediately Smooth
Works as an instant transparent mask to visibly diminish wrinkles

 

 

 

 

Do you have questions about your hair? Or about a Root Touch Up?

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Elite Root Touch-UpWe are here to help with your root touch up!

Call us to schedule a virtual one-on-one consultation with our hair color expert. We will make a color formulated especially for you. We can even walk you through the whole process.

  • If your hair has grown out, but the roots are pretty subtle.
  • Your dye job is a gentle change from your natural hair color.
  • You’re coloring a little gray, or you’ve gone from brunette to a different shade of brown.

If this sounds like you, our Root Touch Up colors will help. We will pick and mix the shade that best matches your hair and include all the tools and instructions you will need. We will even walk you through the process via facetime or zoom video conferencing.

Now, are you ready to cover those roots?  We are here to help with all hair, skin or beauty needs you have! And we will help you during this time to stay on top of your beauty routine with our professional advice and customized professional products. We only use the best products from Wella, Oribe, and Davines.

Call today or message us at 201-288-3136 to find out more. A consultation is always free!

Shop local – shop with us and get 20% off your first order with the promo code NEW20OFF

Free shipping on all orders over $75

No bad hair days at Elite

Bad Hair Days? We can help!

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Bad hair days? – We can help out!

While COVID-19 is still a real threat to our and our loved-ones lives, businesses are closed and stay-at-home orders are in effect, a lot of people struggle with their hair, their skin, and their styling. All employees at Elite miss you, our customers, dealy and can’t wait to welcome you again in our salon. During this lockdown, we still strive to be there for your beauty needs, as best as we can. We are utilizing online media, video conferencing and telephone to the maximum extent possible. This lock-down does not mean bad hair days for you! And because everyone’s hair-styling preferences are different, we have created this personalized on-line consultation tool, designed to help us recommend styling ideas, how-to instructions, and products to help you achieve your best personal style.

Call us for one-on-one digital  consultation and pick up your  customized  hair color kit. We also have plenty of tricks and tips to take good care of your hair, your skin, and your well-being during this time. We would love to hear from you and also hear your stories!

Call TODAY!  (201) 288-3136

We are here to help you live beautifully!

Shop your favorite products online at elitehairstudio.com  with the promo code NEW20OFF

Elite is celebrating International Women’s Day

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International Women’s Day is coming up!

Elite wants to honor all hard-working women with a gift of love and pampering.
This special day (March 8) is a global day celebrating all women. This is the day to appreciate their efforts!

An equal world is an enabled world.

Individually, we’re all responsible for our own thoughts and actions – all day, every day.

We can actively choose to challenge stereotypes, fight bias, broaden perceptions, improve situations and celebrate women’s achievements.

Collectively, each one of us can help create a gender-equal world.

Let’s all be #EachforEqual.

But Women’s Day is much more than showing off and feeling beautiful, or at least some of us feel it should be. It is a way of celebrating our empowerment through the long path that started back on a famous day of 1909.
It was the 28th of February when the streets of New York witnessed 15,000 women marching for their rights to better pay, shorter work hours, and vote. Later on, in 1914, a new date was fixed and the 8th of March became the official day to celebrate the first “International Women’s Day”.

And all of us at Elite are proud to participate in this mission of International Women’s Day: To make women beautiful, empowered and cherished. From now on until March 8th, we want to show all women just how valuable they are for us.

$50 gift voucher  towards any facial with the purchase of any products of $50 or more 

Celebrating International Women’s Day never felt so good!

*Offer ends March 8, 2020.

Organic spray-tan – Get gorgeous in minutes

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Get a gorgeous organic spray-tan and beautiful radiant skin at the same time!

Organic spray tanning is definitely an excellent choice for everyone who wants to enjoy the benefits of sunless tanning without harming their skins.

Organic spray tanning comprises of 100% organic and natural ingredients. This means no synthetic colors, parabens, alcohol, oil, perfume, and… is odor-free. The best thing about spray tanning is that you can get that sexy bronze glow without having to lie under the sun for hours, exposing yourself to various health risks associated with UV radiation. In an organic spray tan, wrinkles, dry skin, irritation, rashes, and other skin problems are diminished. This type of spray tanning binds the moisture in the skin and repairs skin cells that have been damaged by the harsh sun rays. This is done with nourishing ingredients, certified organic and safe synthetics, like Aloe Vera, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and COQ10 that leave the skin better off than it started by hydrating, brightening, softening, negating free radicals (another way of saying combating sun damage) and creating elasticity.

In addition, organic spray-tan creates tans that last long and fade evenly because it intensively hydrates the skin. It also disguises cellulite and blemishes to produce an evenly toned body. And the price? It’s cheaper than you think!

$25 single session
$100 unlimited monthly access

So… why not try?

Elite Organic Spry Tan
Call 201.288.3136 or message us here if you have any questions.

Valentine’s Day photo-shoot

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Get the most beautiful photo session for Valentine’s Day!

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to have a romantic and unforgettable Valentine’s Day photo-shoot. But it can also be celebrated as an occasion of love that anyone can enjoy. Great love awakens us to the fullness of life. Great love shapes us. When we embrace love the world appears brighter and evens our food taste better when we love. For every beauty, there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth, there is an ear somewhere to hear it. And for every love, there is a heart somewhere to receive it. Make your true loving connection into a beautiful memory at Elite.

Valentine’s Day photo shoot
Saturday, February 8th, 10 am – 4 pm

Join us for Valentine’s Day photo-shoot with our amazing photographer
Monika Braszak

Your 20-minute session will include:

  • five (5) retouched digital photos;
  • choice of props, either dark gray solid or pink (as pictured);
  • professional gallery access;
  • photos delivered in two business days.

The cost per session is only $85 for Elite clients! Please contact us if you have any questions or special requests. We would love to help you and schedule your photo-shoot right along with a beautiful style or make-over.

Call us or schedule your service here.

Christmas/Family Photo Shoot on Saturday & Sunday

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Show off your one-of-a-kind family!

 

Christmas/Family Photo Shoot

 

It’s true, that there’s no time like Christmas when we gather together with our family, and the festive atmosphere fills our hearts with joy. It’s also time to make new memories. And at Elite we would like to make it even more memorable with our Christmas/Family Photo Shoot.

Please join us this Saturday & Sunday (Dec 14 & Dec 15) for this Christmas Photo Shoot with our amazing photographer  Monika Braszak.

Your 20-minute session will include:

  • five (5) retouched digital photos;
  • choice of props;
  • professional gallery access;
  • photos delivered the next business day.

Cost per session $120.

Please contact us to inquire more details or book your appointment to go right along with your Christmas/Family Photo Shoot and get pampered right before or after.

About Monika:

Monika is a portraiture photographer, specializing in kids, family, glamour, maternity and newborn. Monika absolutely loves what she does. When you come for a session, prepare to have fun! It is her goal to make the experience relaxing and enjoyable for her clients. She graduated from Moore College of Art & Design.

Remember that Photographs play an important role in everyone’s life, what is caught on film is captured forever. It remembers little things long after you have forgotten everything.