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Here’s How Much to Tip at the Nail Salon

Don't let a headache over how much to tip at the nail salon ruin the fun of getting your next manicure. We've done the math for you!

5 Elements Massage Now Open

5 Elements Massage owned and operated by resident LMT (Licensed Massage Therapist) Erin Lange is officially open for business!

12 Things A Massage Therapist Knows About You After An Hour

Sure, we expect massage therapists to ease muscle tension and help us work through injuries. But that hour on the table reveals a lot more than just the stress we've asked them to soothe. We talked to a few massage therapists to find out just how much they can tell about us and our health. MORE: The 1-Minute Neck Massage

Are Nail Salon UV Lights Safe?

A report from the Dermatology Journal of the American Medical Association estimates eight UV exposures over 24 months could trigger DNA damage.

20 Hottest Short Hairstyles for Older Women

Short hairstyle is cool for older people. You can get rid off all the claims the hairstyles are just for the cute teens. You can create a blunt one, flapper one

See what researchers found when they tested a bottle of Fiji Water against a glass of tap water.

20 Beauty Mistakes You Didn't Know You Were Making

We all do it! We're not born knowing how to make the best out of our makeup and beauty products. Here is a list of beauty mistakes women make that nobody will tell you about-- things that age you, turn men off, and sometimes just make it look like you're trying too hard. I also think we spend too much time trying to follow beauty trends, when all along we look and feel our best just being ourselves.

Why Everyone Should Get A Professional Massage

To massage or not to massage Do you need a massage? Probably, and not just the kind you get from your BFF while laying on the couch. Massage therapy is a growing business across the country that offers stress relief and relaxation in the confines of a day spa offering a variety of …

Alfalfa Nail Supply’s Botanical Escapes Herbal Spa Pedicure

Everything the serious pedicurist needs to increase her pedicure business and improve her techniques.

Benefits Of Cold Stone Massage

While hot stone massage has been a pretty common type of physical therapy for many years, using cold stones during a massage has been becoming increasingly popular. That’s because cold stone massage is an equally effective physical therapy technique for relieving pain and discomfort while promoting relaxation. How Cold Stone Massage Works Cold stone massage ... Read more

Start a Massage Practice: From Massage School to Professional Touch

When you start a massage practice, much of the first year of a massage career is spent repeating and learning how to develop your skills.

Skin Care and Body Work

A unique Sound Bath Massage by massage therapist Dominic Moore at Skin Care and Body Work, a day spa in Sierra Madre, California

Massage works as well as aspirin, new research shows

Massage eases the muscle pain from exercise and overuse as well as aspirin or ibuprofen, researchers at McMaster University in Canada found. Massage quelled the activity of proteins that cause inflammation and pain and boosted the level of proteins that lead to muscle recovery.

Is Massage Therapy Effective for Back Pain Relief?

Think massage therapy is just for the spa? Evidence shows it works faster than standard medical therapy for relieving back pain.

Everything Runners Need to Know Before Getting a Massage

Most often, getting a massage is thought to be a luxurious splurge, where you don a fluffy spa robe, lounge in a room lit by candles while ...

Bring The Spa Home With These Canadian Products

We rounded up 25 luxurious and rejuvenating spa products from Canada to pamper yourself while supporting local businesses.

Special Report: Cutting Corners: Danger at the nail salon

A simple trip to the nail salon can lead to infection and nerve damage and even death, as explained in this special report.