Classic Hollywood stars like Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor epitomize glamour and represent an era that produced some of the most memorable films in cinematic history. Their supportive fans followed them throughout their successful careers. Immortalized for being a style icon, the Breakfast at Tiffany’s star Audrey Hepburn went on to help children around the globe as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
When the word "mustard" comes to mind, it generally evokes images of Coney dogs and German sausages drenched in various shades of yellow. But what about envisioning mustard as a part of hydrotherapy used in bathing? Using mustard as a form of relaxation and detoxification may seem far-fetched, but it’s a method dating back to the ancient Greeks and Romans. Mustard baths are also colored throughout England’s history and continue to rise in popularity.
It’s your party and you’ll cry if you want to -- especially if someone overturns the punch bowl on your new ivory carpet. Plenty can go wrong when you play party host, and taking care of every detail means you have little if any time to enjoy the festivities yourself. So why not move your next party out of your home and into your local Burke Williams Spa instead? These four occasions provide the perfect excuse for a spa day:
On top of everything else you need to do in the morning, moisturizing your skin can feel like another chore - so why do it? As it turns out, moisturizing doesn’t just feel great, it can help keep your skin clear, smooth, and wrinkle-free in the future. If you’re not convinced, take a look at the top 5 reasons you MUST moisturize your skin.
Going too long without a manicure may be more than unsightly - it may also be unsanitary. Manicures and pedicures keep your nails and nail beds clean and pretty. There’s a wide variety of microbial bugs that live to make your nails look nasty - here are the top there, and what you can do about them:
Why would you put cucumbers on your eyelids, a hot towel over your face or stones on your spine? While some spa treatments seem counterintuitive (bathe in mud to get clean?), they’re rooted in time-tested wellness techniques that are proven to lower stress and make you feel great. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular treatments and the science and tradition behind them:
Sugar can wreak all kinds of havoc on your body - it can expand your waistline, give you high cholesterol and put you on the path to diabetes if you’re not careful. But sugar also has some very positive qualities, and can be added to your skincare routine to deliver amazing results.
Burke Williams is pleased to introduce a new Steam Pedicure to the Torrance spa location beginning Friday, February 7. The new pedicure system replaces the use of water with steam to hygienically open pores and eliminate dead skin cells to leave the feet feeling soft and hydrated for days.
Last year, Americans paid for over 15 million dollars on cosmetic procedures, up 5% from the year before and an astonishing 87% since 2000. The most common of these procedures is Botox.
Pregnant women are said to have a glow about them. Although moms-to-be may look radiant on the outside, anyone who's ever been pregnant will tell you that they don't always feel fabulous. To look and feel your best while you're expecting, a little pampering is in order – and we’ve got three great ideas.
