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
-
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…
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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...
Novembrrrr at Fusion
The lights are going on earlier, we've given in to the urge to pop the heating on and suddenly there's a craving for hot soup. Yes, November's here and with it comes the excitement (or dread) of Christmas being just around the corner. Boy is this year's Christmas going to be a different one!
Fusion's Christmas gift vouchers will be available from 1st Nov and we'll be adding some scrummy Christmas gifts to the retail range.
This month's blog sees common client questions, the latest trends and, of course, a few lovely treats to keep you going.
See you soon.
Lisa x
Skin Focus-
Broken Capillaries
AKA red veins; spider veins; dilated capillaries; telangeictasia, spider naevi
What are they?
They are tiny red marks in the skin, found anywhere on the body. On the face they are usually seen around the nose, on the cheeks and on the chin, and can give a ruddy red complexion.
These small blood vessels are damaged and are no longer capable of carrying blood effectively.
What causes them?
The ones on your face tend to be caused by:
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Trauma e.g. picking at spots, scrubbing at the skin, or receiving a facial injury
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Too much internal pressure on the walls of the blood vessels e.g. high blood pressure or blowing your nose hard
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Extremes of heat e.g. walking in the cold, using saunas for too long or sunbathing
You may also have an inherited weakness meaning that you are more likely to develop them.
Click photo to read more about how to prevent and effectively remove them...
Massage Corner -
Back Pain
Any health practitioner will tell you that pain is an indicator of a healthy body. It's your body's way of trying to limit what you do to allow time for healing to take place. Unfortunately, some painful conditions become a viscous cycle of inflammation, restricted movement, disturbed sleep and lead to further physical and mental ailments.
Everything from your genetics and the type of job you do, to the lifestyle you choose affects your body's health and its ability to repair itself.
For example, if there's a history of arthritis in your family, chances are you're going to be more prone to joint pain. If you are sat slumped over a desk for 6 hours a day, 5 days a week, you can bet your hips, lower back and shoulders will suffer. If you're overweight and do little exercise your muscles will be less able to support your joints. If you're experiencing stress your pain threshold drops so pain becomes more of an issue. Add to this any injuries you've sustained through life (such as falling down the slide when you were a kid or whiplash from a car crash) and you will have scar tissue and possibly misaligned joints which can cause problems later on in life.
What exactly is pain?
Why do so many of us
get back pain?
Ways to manage pain.
Treatment for painful conditions.
Click photo and read on...
November & December Offers
Incentives to get those aches & pains treated, invest in your skin and nails, and treat your mental health
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IBX natural nail strengthening for split and flaking nails - Book one and get your second half price
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Book a 40-min massage slot and get a free upgrade to 60-min
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Book a 60-min advanced electro' facial and get a free upgrade to 75-min
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Book a capillary removal treatment and get a LED phytotherapy skin rejuvenation treatment free
Click image for full details...
Covid-19
From Thur 5th Nov the salon will close temporarily, in line with the lockdown requirements across England. Until then we will be open 2nd to 4th Nov from early till late to ensure that we can facilitate your appointments.
Throughout lockdown we will still be available for advice & guidance, gift vouchers and retail gifts and products.
As ever, we're on 'it' in the salon with hygiene precautions being highest priority. Appointments for the clinic rooms are carefully managed to ensure that they are disinfected and aired well before your visit.
Thanks to all of our amazing clients that have helped us to continue to meet legal requirements by completing health questionnaires and by following salon procedures. It's reassuring to know we have your ongoing support.
Click image to go to Fusion's salon current Covid status & policy ...
Fusion on YouTube
Seeing what actual happens in Fusion's treatments
I'm a great believer that, as customers, we should know exactly what we're getting when we purchase something. This is why I include technical names of treatments in our service menus.
Many of the treatments included in our services are complex and let's face it have names that are hard to pronounce, never mind remember. Fusion's website has pages of info' relating to our services but not everyone wants to spend their time reading up on what's what. And so the idea of using videos to show what's involved in our treatments was born.
Thanks to all that offered to model for Fusion videos. There have been 3 recordings completed so far and one release on YouTube which has proven a hit (going by the appointments booked). It's early days but over the months ahead it'll grow and I will get less shy of the camera and better at editing (hopefully).
If you've not already checked it out search 'Fusion Southport' on YouTube (or just click on photo below), hit that subscribe button and give us a thumbs up.
Mask-ne
Tips for treating increased skin flare ups due to wearing masks
What's causing it?
The warmth of your skin along with moisture from your breathe is promoting the growth of naturally occurring bacteria. Add in increased sensitivity from friction and prolonged wearing of masks and you have the perfect environment for Mask-ne!
What you can do about it…
• Change or wash your mask more often than your undies
• If you wear foundation, use a mineral powder based make-up. It's less irritating and wont promote warmth on the skin. Or just avoid make-up on the lower areas of your face
• Don’t stop wearing SPF!
Click image and read on...
New Opening Times
Are you an Early Bird or a
Night Owl?
Fusion now has even more early morning and evening appointments.
Many of you will know that before lockdown I was also employed full time, outside the salon. I took a sabbatical at the end of Feb 2020 and after just one week decided my joy of the salon outweighed any financial incentives elsewhere.
Since opening the salon back up in July I've been able to gauge everyone's general need for appointment days and times and think we've got a fantastic range of opening times.
Extended opening: The salon will be open from early till late 2nd to 4th Nov to facilitate your appointments prior to lockdown.
If you need an appointment time outside of our listed working hours please just ask - if we're available we'll be there for you.
Click image to find available appointment slots...