July 2021 blog
Don't forget to take Time Out
Even if you don't manage to get away for your summer break, don't forget to take some time out for yourself. I'm going to try to listen to my own advice here and have a couple of days away from the salon to recharge this month. I might try to rediscover Southport - I can't remember the last time I walked along the beach or walked in the pinewoods.
We're finally getting back into the swing of things at the salon and it now feels like we've never been away ~ We're loving it!
Thanks if you've given a review recently. I've had multiple new clients this month who have said they chose Fusion because of online reviews. It's really impacting our little business.
Thanks also to those clients that have kept us safe by letting us know when there's been a risk of their being in contact with a covid-infected person. We know it's difficult to stay away from the salon, especially when you're not testing positive yourself, but we sincerely thank you for your vigilance in self-isolating. We are very aware that it could just take one infected person to shut us down again.
This month's newsletter brings you info' about our newly launched online shop and some new products and services that will hopefully keep you body beautiful for these summer months. Learn how to dry brush your skin and discover facts about SPF products.
Enjoy and I hope to see you soon
Lisa x
Massage / Skin therapy /
Facial muscle lifting /
Hair loss treatment /
Nail strengthening /
Blemish removal /
Pedicure / Waxing /
Lash & Brow lifting & tinting / Microneedling / Skin peels

Introducing Carboxy
Face & Eye treatment
The Carboxy face and eye treatment is a non-invasive treatment during which carbon dioxide gas is infused into the skin to encourage an increased flow of oxygen. This minimally invasive treatment can offer long lasting skin improvements such as:
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Reduction of dark under-eye circles
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Tissue tightening
-
Skin brightening
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Elastin stimulation
-
Skin regeneration
-
Improvement in circulation
-
Improved lymphoid drainage
Click the pic to read more...
Massage Corner -
Dry Brushing at Home
With its multiple benefits, dry brushing is making a big comeback
Your skin is your largest organ, so it deserves to be tended to properly. In our quest for optimum skin health we often focus on the face alone without giving much of a second thought for what we put on and do to the skin of our body.
What is Dry Skin Brushing?
It’s pretty much how it sounds. Using special hand-held brushes on dry skin to bring about a range of benefits. The brushes are made with bristles that are rigid enough to bring about benefits without causing micro-tears in your skin or causing damage.
So, what’s the big deal?
It’s easy and affordable to get started with. You just need to follow a couple of instructions for treatment to not only improve the appearance and feel of your skin, but have benefits on the deeper structures and systems of your body.
Depending on where you apply Dry Skin Brushing you can expect the following…
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Exfoliation
-
Pore cleansing
-
Improved skin condition and appearance
-
Detox
-
Cellulite reducing
-
Improved blood circulation
-
Reduced water retention
-
Mood lifting
Click the pic to read on and order yours...
Skin Focus
- SPF facts & myths
SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor and relates the level of protection against the effects of UV (ultra violet) light: skin damage, pigmentation, ageing. Here are some facts and myths about SPFs.
FACT - There are two types of sunscreen: chemical and physical.
Chemical SPFs are easier to apply, don't tend to leave a residue on the skin and contain ingredients which absorb harmful radiation and dissipate it.
Physical SPFs work like a shield by sitting on the surface of the skin and, with help from ingredients such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, deflect the sun’s harmful rays.
You wont tan if you wear sunscreen
MYTH - Even if you apply sunscreen repeatedly while being in the sun, you will still get tan. If you don’t want to tan, using physical UV protection by covering up is more effective than sunscreen.
FACT - SPF products should be thrown out as soon as they pass their use by date because the chemicals in SPF products that block the sun decompose, making it ineffective.
The higher the SPF number the less often you need to reapply
MYTH - The SPF number relates to the level of protection but even SPF50 products need to be reapplied every couple of hours to ensure good sun protection.
If you are looking for a high quality SPF that is fine enough for your face, wont block your pores or irritate your skin and offers high SPF50 protection, Epionce Ultra Shield is a great choice. Available online or you can order through Fusion-Southport for a lower cost.
Click the pic to order Epionce SPF50...
July 2021 blog
Don't forget to take Time Out
Even if you don't manage to get away for your summer break, don't forget to take some time out for yourself. I'm going to try to listen to my own advice here and have a couple of days away from the salon to recharge this month. I might try to rediscover Southport - I can't remember the last time I walked along the beach or walked in the pinewoods.
We're finally getting back into the swing of things at the salon and it now feels like we've never been away ~ We're loving it!
Thanks if you've given a review recently. I've had multiple new clients this month who have said they chose Fusion because of online reviews. It's really impacting our little business.
Thanks also to those clients that have kept us safe by letting us know when there's been a risk of their being in contact with a covid-infected person. We know it's difficult to stay away from the salon, especially when you're not testing positive yourself, but we sincerely thank you for your vigilance in self-isolating. We are very aware that it could just take one infected person to shut us down again.
This month's newsletter brings you info' about our newly launched online shop and some new products and services that will hopefully keep you body beautiful for these summer months. Learn how to dry brush your skin and discover facts about SPF products.
Enjoy and I hope to see you soon
Lisa x
Massage / Skin therapy /
Facial muscle lifting /
Hair loss treatment /
Nail strengthening /
Blemish removal /
Pedicure / Waxing /
Lash & Brow lifting & tinting / Microneedling / Skin peels

Introducing Carboxy
Face & Eye treatment
The Carboxy face and eye treatment is a non-invasive treatment during which carbon dioxide gas is infused into the skin to encourage an increased flow of oxygen. This minimally invasive treatment can offer long lasting skin improvements such as:
-
Reduction of dark under-eye circles
-
Tissue tightening
-
Skin brightening
-
Elastin stimulation
-
Skin regeneration
-
Improvement in circulation
-
Improved lymphoid drainage
Click the pic to read more...
Massage Corner -
Dry Brushing at Home
With its multiple benefits, dry brushing is making a big comeback
Your skin is your largest organ, so it deserves to be tended to properly. In our quest for optimum skin health we often focus on the face alone without giving much of a second thought for what we put on and do to the skin of our body.
What is Dry Skin Brushing?
It’s pretty much how it sounds. Using special hand-held brushes on dry skin to bring about a range of benefits. The brushes are made with bristles that are rigid enough to bring about benefits without causing micro-tears in your skin or causing damage.
So, what’s the big deal?
It’s easy and affordable to get started with. You just need to follow a couple of instructions for treatment to not only improve the appearance and feel of your skin, but have benefits on the deeper structures and systems of your body.
Depending on where you apply Dry Skin Brushing you can expect the following…
-
Exfoliation
-
Pore cleansing
-
Improved skin condition and appearance
-
Detox
-
Cellulite reducing
-
Improved blood circulation
-
Reduced water retention
-
Mood lifting
Click the pic to read on and order yours...
Skin Focus
- SPF facts & myths
SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor and relates the level of protection against the effects of UV (ultra violet) light: skin damage, pigmentation, ageing. Here are some facts and myths about SPFs.
FACT - There are two types of sunscreen: chemical and physical.
Chemical SPFs are easier to apply, don't tend to leave a residue on the skin and contain ingredients which absorb harmful radiation and dissipate it.
Physical SPFs work like a shield by sitting on the surface of the skin and, with help from ingredients such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, deflect the sun’s harmful rays.
You wont tan if you wear sunscreen
MYTH - Even if you apply sunscreen repeatedly while being in the sun, you will still get tan. If you don’t want to tan, using physical UV protection by covering up is more effective than sunscreen.
FACT - SPF products should be thrown out as soon as they pass their use by date because the chemicals in SPF products that block the sun decompose, making it ineffective.
The higher the SPF number the less often you need to reapply
MYTH - The SPF number relates to the level of protection but even SPF50 products need to be reapplied every couple of hours to ensure good sun protection.
If you are looking for a high quality SPF that is fine enough for your face, wont block your pores or irritate your skin and offers high SPF50 protection, Epionce Ultra Shield is a great choice. Available online or you can order through Fusion-Southport for a lower cost.
Click the pic to order Epionce SPF50...

Hyaluronic acid (HA) has become somewhat of a buzz term, being seen in all the usual anti-age adverts and trending across social media, in the last couple of years. If there’s a hyaluronic product out there you can bet I’ve tried it and (as ever) have been disappointed by the off-the-shelf versions being sold as magical solutions for skin problems. Professional ranges (available through aesthetic and dermatology clinics) containing quality hyaluronic acid are highly effective, but usually sold at ridiculously high prices.
After hundreds of hours of research, testing and trialing on real clients, I am so excited by the final hyaluronic acid serum that I’ve produced and am determined that it’s going to be accessible to everyone for impressive, realistic skin hydration improvement. 100% of clients reported improvement in the appearance and texture of their skin.
This serum absorbs into your skin, holding moisture within the upper layers and with repeated use you will start to see those fine lines caused by long-term dehydration improve. This serum is suitable for every skin type, even for sensitive skin if the given directions are followed carefully. It can be used all over the face (including eye lids), neck, décolleté and body. Can improve healing of dry skin rashes as seen in eczema and dermatitis.
Unlike most alternatives, Fusion’s Hyaluronic Acid Serum:
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has no added preservatives
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has not been bulked out with other ingredients
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has no unnecessary perfumes added
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has not been made ‘on the cheap’ to be sold for ridiculously inflated prices
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is not professing to be something it’s not.


This product will simply support your own skin to retain moisture, so improving its strength and condition over time. It’s designed to be used directly on the skin, under your moisturiser (highly recommended) and can be applied repeatedly throughout the day without clogging pores or making your skin feel heavy or hot. It will not interfere with the look of your make-up and doesn’t leave a residue on the skin, so no one needs to know that you’re wearing it.
Directions
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After cleansing, apply a thin layer of HA serum directly to the skin and give it at least 30 seconds to absorb. Your skin should feel smooth once it has absorbed. It should not feel tacky or sticky – if it does you’ve applied too much
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Pat (don't rub) on some moisturiser – This is an important step to hold the serum in the skin and avoid moisture evaporation
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Apply your SPF product - the most important step in reducing the rate of ageing in the skin
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Apply make-up as usual
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If you don't wear make-up you can layer more thin applications of HA serum as and when you want, throughout the day
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Suitable for use at night but don’t forget to protect the serum by using a night cream or moisturiser
Storage and Use by Date
Fusion's HA doesn't contain any preservatives so it's important to keep a note of the date you purchased it. Fresh batches are made on the first Sunday of each month in an environment that has been approved by the HSE. You should aim to use the full bottle within 3 months of purchase.
There's no hard rules for how to store your HA however cooler environments are most suitable. Not suitable for freezing. Whilst it's ideal keeping it in the fridge, if this means that you're not going to use it as much as you will if it's sat on the bathroom sink, choose the latter. I keep mine in the fridge and decant some into another bottle to carry with me, so that it's always at hand.

Want to get a head start on combating dehydration and improving the overall health of your skin?
Book a facial with Lisa. Prices start at just £50. Skin health consultation appointments are totally free !
Lisa is available most days including late nights and Sundays.
Background
Hair & Beauty Fusion (commonly known as Fusion, Southport) was founded by Lisa and Zena in 2017. This small, out of town salon provides a vast range of services and has quickly gained a reputation for quality treatments and excellent client care. Zena runs the hairdressing part of the business whilst Lisa runs the health, aesthetics and beauty department. Both ladies have over 30 years of experience in their fields of work and are as passionate about what they do today as they were so many years ago.
Lisa has been a health and beauty lecturer for three of the largest colleges in the NorthWest and continues to work as a quality and curriculum consultant for private training organisations. Her vast knowledge and experience allows her to train other professionals and provide reliable treatments that give reliable results, to her clients. It is true to say that Lisa is obsessed with trialing treatments and products, critically judging which give long-term great results and what’s just junk or a gimmick.
Lisa is available most days including late nights and Sundays.
