Celebrating 15 years making the nation beautiful….

 

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Please see Birthday Treatment Menu below:

 

 

Age Smart Facial – £53.00

This treatment is designed to firm, smooth, nourish, regenerate and energise your skin, whilst being deeply relaxing at the same time.

Receive a stress relief shoulder massage free. Worth £31.00

 

Emergence Detox Treatment

A luxurious, pampering, relaxing and balancing full body scrub and cocoon body wrap.  A deliciously detoxing treatment.

Normal price £71.00.  Birthday sale price £60.00

 

Caci Ultra Lift Anti Ageing Facial

This treatment combines ultrasound for the gentlest in facial skin peeling.  Microcurrent for the best in facial lifting and, to complete, light therapy for the softening of lines and wrinkles.

Normal price £61.00. Birthday sale price £50.00

 

Classic Manicure

A total treat for the nails and hands.

Book a manicure and receive the luxury spa manicure for the classic price of £27.00

 

Balance Face & Body

Face & body, stimulating and relaxing…. perfectly balanced.

Working first on the back of the body to balance, cleanse, nourish and polish, we then turn to the face, a nourishing cleanse, bamboo exfoliation, balancing massage for skin, muscles and complexion and the brushing of the melted treatment balm.  A calming and balancing experience.

Normal price £61.00. Birthday sale price £50.00

 

Back Therapy Treatment

This stress busting treatment refreshes and cleans this hard to reach area.  Start with a deep cleansing of the back to remove excess oil and dulling debris, followed by exfoliation and steaming to polish away dullness.  Extractions are performed if necessary.  Lastly, a stress relieving massage and a customised masque will leave you relaxed and your skin radiant.

Normal price £43.00.  Birthday sale price £35.00

 

Pedicure with Shellac finish

Enjoy a classic pedicure to include foot soak, nail shape and cuticle care, foot massage is then finished with hard wearing and fast drying Shellac – So no need for flip flops.

Normal price £38.00.  Birthday sale price £28.00 

 

Hopi Ear Candles

When the Hopi Indians of North America felt under the weather they relied on their methods of self healing and placed a small hollow lighted candle into each ear.  The candles have a number of therapeutic effects which help ease ear and sinus problems, colds, sore throats and compact ear wax.  This is a totally relaxing treatment!

Normal price £33.00.  Birthday sale price £25.00

 

Caudalie Divine Full Body Massage

Totally relaxing, this beautifully warming and divine massage is totally fabulous and the ultimate treat.  You will leave feeling relaxed and smell amazing.

Normal price £50.00.  Birthday sale price £40.00

 

Caudalie Express D-Vine Facial

This express treatment highlights skin health, using cleaning and circular smoothing techniques for a deep exfoliation.  During the application of a customised mask a hand massage perfects this moment of well being.

Normal price £35.00.  Birthday sale price £30.00

 

Pulpe Vitaminee Detox Facial £55.00

A real burst of vitamins and energy, this treatment awakens even the most tired skin.  An entirely manual treatment it moisturises, regenerates and awakens the skin cell through a lengthy massage with a regenerating concentrate.  Your skin will appear plumped from within.

Receive a stress relief shoulder massage free with this treatment worth £31.00

 

Luxury Spa Pedicure

Are your feet flip flop friendly? This fabulous treatment will make sure they are – It’s a real treat for your feet!

Normal price £35.00.  Birthday sale price £30.00

 

Dare to Bare

If your thinking Beach Babe or pool side perfection then this is the treatment for you.  Body Brushing, exfoliation and a contouring oil application.

Normal price £60.00.  Birthday sale price £45.00

 

Crystal Clear Microdermabrasion

Feel the difference and treat your skin to a total rejuvenating treatment that will leave you with visibly firmer and younger skin instantly.

Normal price £60.00.  Birthday sale price £55.00

 

Caci Jowl Lift

Firm and tone the Jawline, improve the appearance of sagging jowls whilst lifting and firming the facial contours.

Book A course of 10 treatments and receive 2 FREE worth £60.00 – Birthday sale price £260.00

 

Thank you for looking – to book please call the salon on: 01789 29988

June OFFER – Dare To Bare

SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE

  Dare to Bare!

Dare to Bare!

Slink into summer, with Wendy O’Hare Skin Care.

A full 60 minutes of skin softening body buffing and moisture drenching.  We banish dry skin with the unique blends of Himalayan Pink Salt and Epson Salt infused with deeply relaxing essential oils.  We paint you with warm, skin drenching Organic Jojoba Oils blended with the same essential oils to layer the effect, and then we buff every last drop of oil deep into your skin for long lasting, skin perfection….

So if you’re thinking Beach Babe or aiming for Poolside Perfection…. then Dare to Bare!

Regular Price £65

OFFER Price £45.00

Offer ends 30-06-14

Sunscreen: Not Just for Sun Protection

 

We all know that daily application of sunscreen is essential to protect the skin against the sun and other environmental aggressors. We also know that sun protection helps reduce the symptoms of environmental aging. But now a recent study out of Australia finds additional scientific support for the observation that daily application of sunscreen can also slow down the aging process.

 

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Australian researchers analyzed the skin of more than 900 people under the age of 56. Those who were told to wear sunscreen every day for four years had a 24% reduction in skin aging compared to those who applied sunscreen at their own discretion. Broad-spectrum sunscreen helps stop the breakdown of collagen in the skin. By preserving this essential structural component of the skin, youthful firmness, tone and texture are preserved.

The study also found that not only does sunscreen reduce the effects of aging, but it also plays an important role in preventing cancer – a message that does not seem to be readily accepted by sun worshippers and indoor tanning enthusiasts.

When applying sunscreen, make sure to follow these tips for optimal sun protection and anti-aging benefits:

  • Apply sunscreen liberally to all areas of the body so that it forms a film when initially applied
  • Apply sunscreen at least a half hour before going into the sun
  • Sunscreen should be the last product applied to the body and the face
  • Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours when out in the sun and after swimming, sweating or towel drying
  • Apply sunscreen every day, even if you don’t anticipate being outside
  • Find a sunscreen that not only offers broad-spectrum SPF protection, but also has a blend of antioxidants, anti-inflammatories and hydrators for optimal anti-aging benefits

 

Thank you for reading!

Wendy x

resource: H Murad, M.D., FAAD, a world renowned skincare expert.

 

10 Reasons Not To Feel Guilty About Eating Chocolate this Easter…

EASTER is fast approaching, and with it an onslaught of foil-wrapped eggs, grinning chocolate bunnies and the most tempting of cocoa-based treats. But thanks to the current obsession with the virtues of green juices, the potential pitfalls of dairy and the evil reputation of sugar, the arrival of Easter’s chocolatey delights is enough to cause a mild panic among those who question their every mouthful. So, here’s 10 reasons to show that feeling guilty about indulging this Easter is completely unnecessary. Read, then go forth and indulge.

 

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1.     There are healthy ways to eat chocolate. “Look for a high-quality chocolate, preferably organic and from an ethical source, with a high cocoa mass (85 per cent),”  This chocolate can be more expensive but is absolutely worth it – not only are you enjoying a more wholesome food with the benefits of antioxidant-rich cocoa, but you get the real cocoa butter as well, which stabilises blood-sugar levels and slows the absorption of the natural caffeine content present in the cocoa.”

2.       It could make you live longer. Back in the Nineties, Harvard researchers found that people who eat chocolate up to three times a month live almost a year longer than those who eat too much or those who cut it out altogether. Presumably there are other factors involved, but we’re happy to hear it nonetheless.

3.       Allowing yourself to indulge from time to time is good for your sanity – inflexible rules and “banned” foods will only make cravings worse. So, surely Easter is as good a time as any to relax a little? With anything, it’s always best in moderation, even when it’s a good thing. So this Easter, definitely indulge for your enjoyment, but be mindful of the quantities of chocolate you consume over the period.

4.       Thrillingly, and perhaps surprisingly, chocolate could help to prevent obesity. A study by the American Chemical Society found that the specific flavanols (a group of antioxidants) found in cocoa could help fight weight gain and type-two diabetes. We’re guessing that moderation is key, but still…

5.       It makes you happy. Cacao [chocolate in its rawest form] contains theobromine, a natural stimulant that some believe can boost your mood and even beat depression. It may cause the brain to produce more of a neurotransmitter called anandamide which would account for the euphoric sensation some feel when indulging in chocolate.  A little of this antioxidant- and fat-rich chocolate – in moderation – is the perfect medicine. Chocolate contains chemicals such as trytophan and serotonin, the same chemicals we secrete when we’re in love or experiencing joy, so no wonder we become smitten.

6.       Chocolate doesn’t directly cause spots. Yes, there’s certainly a strong link between diet and complexion, but the key is to achieve a healthy and balanced diet rather than to blame specific foods. Variety is the key, after all.

7.       You could win a Nobel Prize… Maybe. The link between cognitive function and the eating of chocolate has long been touted, so a Columbia University study in 2012 took the number of Nobel Prize winners in a country as an indicator of general national intelligence and compared that with the nation’s chocolate consumption. The correlation was pleasingly high. Naturally, the Lindt-loving Swiss came out on top.

8.       People have been eating it for thousands of years, in one form or another. “The ancient Mayans and Aztecs understood the health properties of cocoa beans over 3,000 years ago, cultivating them to use in the first hot ‘chocolate’ drink (a bitter concoction of cocoa, cinnamon and chilli, no dairy) said to possess aphrodisiac and revitalising qualities.  In fact, the beans were seen as so valuable, they were even used as a form of currency.

9.       Feeling guilty is pointless. If you’re going to eat chocolate, even the sweetest and most garishly packaged varieties, then just enjoy it. However much you worry, it won’t change anything, so you may as well be a little easier on yourself. If Easter isn’t an opportunity to enjoy chocolate, then we really don’t know what is.

10.   It’s cheerful, delicious and it’s TRADITION.

 

 

Source Lisa Niven, Wendy O’Hare

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Do you have what it takes to make our customers feel totally indulged and relaxed as you provide them with professional wellbeing and beauty treatments? Are you bursting with boundless energy and enthusiasm?

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A good breakfast improves mental acuity and coordination – see why?

What you eat when you wake will make or break the rest of your day

 

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Of all the day’s meals, breakfast is the most predictable. Pick up a menu at almost any restaurant and the choices are pretty much the same. At home, we sit down to the same bowl of cereal or pop a piece of bread into the toaster. Yet somehow the morning meal manages to spark ongoing debate. Evidence suggest that skipping it, as millions of Brits do every day, sabotages your health. But what passes for breakfast in most households isn’t much better—if your day-starter is nothing more than a sticky pastry, for example, you could be forgiven for abstaining until lunch.

 

Here’s the catch: Breakfast does more than simply provide the day’s first dose of calories. It also kick-starts your metabolism, regulates your weight, supercharges any exercise—and can even lower your risk for heart disease and diabetes. In fact, experts say breakfast wields more authority over your body’s systems than any other meal.

 

Brain Food

“By the time you wake up, you’re in a fasted state,” explains Cara A. Marrs, RD, a nutritionist and endurance athlete in the USA. For six to 12 hours—a long stretch, given that most people eat every four hours while awake—you ingest no energy. Yet your body is hard at work rebuilding muscle and processing the information you took in during the day. It powers these efforts by tapping into your stored energy. But by morning you’re operating on a calorie deficit—and your brain takes the hit.

 

Studies have shown that fuelling up in the morning improves mental acuity and coordination. “It fuels your body and your brain,” says Roberta Anding, RD, director of sports nutrition at Texas Children’s Hospital. “That lets you make smart decisions and react quickly to situations.” Conversely, research has shown that not eating breakfast can dim your mood and mental function.

 

Weight Game

When it comes to weight control, the role of breakfast is complicated. Skipping it has been associated with a higher risk for obesity. But according to a recent Cornell University study, some people who passed on the morning meal actually ­consumed 400 fewer calories by day’s end. However, that savings doesn’t always translate to weight loss. “Skipping breakfast can lead to a decrease in your ability to burn calories efficiently because your body is used to conserving energy stores,” says Marrs. That may explain why breakfast eaters tend to be slimmer than skippers. Researchers at Israel’s Tel Aviv University found that women who ate half their daily calories at breakfast lost almost 20 pounds on average over 12 weeks, while those who ate more of their calories at dinner lost just eight pounds (even though all participants consumed 1,400 calories a day). The 2013 study also reported that those who ate a bigger breakfast dropped more inches from their waistline and lowered their body-mass index nearly twice as much as those who skewed their calories toward dinner.

So get up and eat up!

Thank you for reading.

By Kelly Bastone and Wendy O’Hare

Thinking of that Mothers Day gift?

Thinking of that Mothers Day gift?

Caudalie Premier Cru £157

Prize Giveaway 1 day offer!

caudalie offer!


Buy any of the Caudalie Cru range today
and be entered into our fabulous offer to win
£157.00 worth of Devine Caudalie Products


(ends 6pm Friday 21st March)

Wendy O’Hare Skin Care Winter Sale 2014

 

Wendy O’Hare Skin Care Winter Sale!

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We would like to wish you a very happy 2014 and invite you to take advantage of our fabulous sale.  The treatment offers listed below can be taken more than once during January and February, so take advantage of these great treatment offer! Try something you’ve never had before or receive something extra with one of your favourite treatments.

 

Age Smart Facial – £53.00

This treatment is designed to firm, smooth, nourish, regenerate and energise your skin, whilst being deeply relaxing at the same time.

Receive a stress relief shoulder massage free. Worth £31.00

 

Emergence Detox Treatment

A luxurious, pampering, relaxing and balancing full body scrub and cocoon body wrap.  A deliciously detoxing treatment.

Normal price £71.00. 

Winter sale price £50.00

 

Caci Ultra Lift Anti Ageing Facial

This treatment combines ultrasound for the gentlest in facial skin peeling.  Microcurrent for the best in facial lifting and, to complete, light therapy for the softening of lines and wrinkles.

Normal price £61.00 

Winter sale price £50.00

 

Classic Manicure

A total treat for the nails and hands.

Book a manicure and receive the luxury spa manicure for the classic price of £27.00

 

Balance Face & Body

Face & body, stimulating and relaxing….perfectly balanced.

Working first on the back of the body to balance, cleanse, nourish and polish, we then turn to the face, a nourishing cleanse, bamboo exfoliation, balancing massage for skin, muscles and complexion and the brushing of the melted treatment balm.  A calming and balancing experience.

Normal price £61.00 

Winter sale price £45.00

 

Back Therapy Treatment

This stress busting treatment refreshes and cleans this hard to reach area.  Start with a deep cleansing of the back to remove excess oil and dulling debris, followed by exfoliation and steaming to polish away dullness.  Extractions are performed if necessary.  Lastly, a stress relieving massage and a customised masque will leave you relaxed and your skin radiant.

Normal price £43.00 

Winter sale price £35.00

 

Pedicure with Shellac finish

Enjoy a classic pedicure to include foot soak, nail shape and cuticle care, foot massage is then finished with hard wearing and fast drying Shellac – So no need for flip flops.

Normal price £38.00 

Winter sale price £28.00

 

Hopi Ear Candles

When the Hopi Indians of North America felt under the weather they relied on their methods of self healing and placed a small hollow lighted candle into each ear.  The candles have a number of therapeutic effects which help ease ear and sinus problems, colds, sore throats and compact ear wax.  This is a totally relaxing treatment!

Normal price £33.00 

Winter sale price £20.00

 

Caudalie Divine Full Body Massage

Totally relaxing, this beautifully warming  and divine massage is totally fabulous and the ultimate treat.  You will leave feeling relaxed and smell amazing.

Normal price £50.00 

Winter sale price £35.00

 

Caudalie Express D-Vine Facial

This express treatment highlights skin health, using cleaning and circular smoothing techniques for a deep exfoliation.  During the application of a customised mask a hand massage perfects this moment of well being.

Normal price £35.00 

Winter sale price £25.00

 

Pulpe Vitaminee Detox Facial £55.00

A real burst of vitamins and energy, this treatment awakens even the most tired skin.  An entirely manual treatment it moisturises, regenerates and awakens the skin cell through a lengthy massage with a regenerating concentrate.  Your skin will appear plumped from within.

Receive a stress relief shoulder massage free with this treatment worth £31.00

 

Caci Jowl Lift

Firm and tone the Jawline, improve the appearance of sagging jowls whilst lifting and firming the facial contours.

Book A course of 10 treatments and receive 2 FREE worth £60.00 – Winter sale price £260.00

 

We hope you had a fabulous festive season and we look forward to welcoming you to Wendy O’Hare Skin Care in 2014.

 

Offers apply during January and February 2014.  Discount vouchers cannot be used in conjunction with the winter sale offers.  Please quote ‘winter sale’ when making appointments.  Treatments can be purchased as vouchers but they will only be valid until the end of February, 2014.

 

Happy 2014

Love & Best Wishes Olivia, Rosie, Lauren and Wendy xxx

 

1 Main Street, Tiddington, Stratford Upon Avon, CV37 7AJ

01789 299988

www.wendyohareskincare.com

P.S.  If you have to cancel or change your appointment we ask you to give us a minimum of 24 hours notice.  Short notice cancellations will be charged.

Our Christmas Opening Hours

 

Wishing everybody a safe, enjoyable and Happy Christmas!

 

Wednesday 18th December – 10.00am – 6.00pm

Thursday 19th December – 10.00am – 8.00pm

Friday 20th December – 9.00am – 6.00pm

Saturday 21st December – 9.00am – 4.30pm

Monday 23rd December – 10.00am – 8.00pm

Christmas Eve – December – 9.00am – 3.00pm

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Christmas Day – CLOSED

Boxing Day – CLOSED

Friday 27th December – CLOSED

Saturday 28th December – 9.00 – 3.00pm

Monday 30th December – 10.00am – 6.00pm

Tuesday 31st December – 9.00am – 3.00pm

HAPPY NEW YEAR

New Years Day – CLOSED

Normal opening hours resume 3rd January 2014