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 
we 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.
December Update
/in Promotion /by Tino MehlmannHappy December! The Holidays are almost here.
We’re feeling very festive at Elite Salon & Spa and are really looking forward to seeing so many of our wonderful clients this month.
If you haven’t already booked your appointment with us for December, we still have a limited number of last-minute appointments available.
Click here to book yours.
We’ve got some amazing Christmas packages this month that is sure to please everyone on your list! Scroll down to take a look:
Treat a loved one to an online gift card from Elite Salon & Spa!
It’s super quick and easy – all you need to do is click here, purchase your gift card and it will be emailed to you straight away! 🎄
We look forward to seeing you soon and wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Holidays,
Is your hair ready for the holidays?
/0 Comments/in Hair /by Tino MehlmannThere are only about 3 weeks left until Thanksgiving, and 7 weeks left until Christmas, so we strongly recommend reserving your space in advance to make sure you get your desired appointment time!
Don’t forget about our I love Monday and Tuesday promotion 😉
This promotion gives you 20% off any color service when you book on a Monday or Tuesday! Please call us at 201-288-3136 or you can easily book your appointment online 24/7 using this link.
We still have some spaces available for next week so what are you waiting for?!
October specials supporting a great cause!
/0 Comments/in Charity /by Tino MehlmannOctober is National Breast Cancer Awareness month, and we want to honor and support in any way that we can and we hope you will join us!
This month we have created some special packages for our clients and we will be donating all the proceeds to Breast Cancer Research! This cause is very near and dear to our hearts and we would love to invite you to purchase a package and pamper yourself or a loved one while supporting this cause!
Fall Skin Care
/in Spa /by Tino MehlmannFall is here. Are you ready? Let’s talk skin! We love a good self-care day and a facial is always at the top of our list, but a $50 facial? Now we’re talking. Come in this month and take advantage of our fall facial special with Nino. The spaces are filling up quickly!
This is a 50 minute customized facial to your unique skin type, where Nino will also recommend the perfect products as we transition into fall while you lay back, relax, and enjoy some pampering me-time. Call us for more information today. Or book your appointment on our website.
We can’t wait to see you soon.
Elite turned 18
/in Elite Hair Studio, Thank you /by Tino MehlmannWe reached another big milestone: It has been 18 years since Elite Salon and Spa was first opened. I can’t believe how time flies!
Those who know me, know that for the last 18 years I spent countless time, energy, and resources to be where we are today. And it feels like we are just getting started.
The main force behind it all is, and always was, the desire or inner calling to create a space where women and men can enjoy relaxing services. Where they can indulge in the latest trends in the beauty and spa industry and are pampered with extraordinary costumer service. We wanted a place where we can help people look and feel beautiful and inspire them to take care of themselves.
For the last 18 years my team and I had a lot of wins and probably even more setbacks. But the thought that kept us going was that My staff and I are making such a big difference in how women and men see themselves. We also realized that by making small changes in style we can bring about real changes in our customer’s lives. This all mattered so much to me then, and even more so: now.
What also keep me going were all the people who joined me in this beautiful journey. We spent more time with each other than we spent with our families. We learned together, we laughed together, and sometimes we also shed a tear together. Over the years we have formed truly deep friendships. There is nothing more rewarding than to see someone growing together with yourself. Its is a magical experience when you know in your heart that you gave it all to support this growth.
From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank you all. You are the beautiful souls who are or were a part of this success.
I also wanted to thank all of our kind and amazing clients for your constant support. You created this beautiful community at Elite. At the end of the day, I believe that we are one community, and I want all of you to know that when you come to see us you are coming home.
New at Elite: Brow lamination
/in Eyebrows, News, Spa /by Tino MehlmannWe are very excited to introduce a new and wonderful service offered at Elite Salon & Spa:
BROW LAMINATION
Brow lamination takes unruly or thinning brow hair and smooths it out while also lifting the hair in a more vertical direction. The end result is super smooth brows that look like you have brow gel on them. Brow hair stays brushed up and lifted upward for about six weeks.
Our Price: $65
Brow lamination is done by Marzenna, Carina, or Magda.
For more information, please call the salon at 201.288.3136
Yes – We are finally open
/in Elite Hair Studio /by Tino MehlmannDearest Clients,
It’s my pleasure to announce that Elite Salon & Spa proudly reopened on Monday. Yes, we are finally open.
My amazing team stood up to Covid-19 by operating under a new set of standards and we all are more than ready and happy to serve you again in the best way possible. Right now, everyone’s safety is my top priority.
Since Elite Salon & Spa was always cleaned and disinfected regularly even before Covid-19, I assure you that I went above and beyond the recommendation of the Department of Health/Work just to keep all of us super safe – antibacterial doormat, safety glass walls and physical barriers, stylists and colorists rotating system, masks, shields, all sinks covered in disposable liners, a limited number of clients allowed in an establishment, spacing appointments to allow time for cleaning and disinfecting between customers, a list of safety rules that you can now expect during your visit, and much more.
We are thrilled to be finally open and see you again and make you feel and look even more beautiful than ever. Please contact us to schedule your next appointment.
With Love and Gratitude,
Your Team at Elite
Essential skincare products
/in Spa /by Tino MehlmannThe 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
we 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:
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
/in Spa /by Tino MehlmannElite is proudly featuring Solenne Briand, a national skin-care trainer. In her first Podcast, she will give some much-needed inspiration and
motivation. 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.
Do you love your eyebrows?
/in Eyebrows /by Tino MehlmannEyebrows 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.