Burke Williams Blog

Lotion and conditioner, conditioner and lotion. Why are your skin and hair always tending toward the dry side?

We all have to prioritize in life. Time and money are scarce, and sometimes choices have to be made. The question for many women (and men) is: do I have room for a spa membership in my budget?

Use it or lose it.

A woman’s body goes through major changes (to say the least) during pregnancy. Many of these changes manifest as discomfort, unfortunately. Fatigue, cramping and body aches can leave you wanting to hit the spa more than ever while pregnant.

Why would a procedure that’s beneficial to your health also cause pain? The answer is that if you have any tension in your muscles prior to a massage, the process of healing those tissues might itself also cause some soreness.

It is rare that vital parts of machinery are neglected. Everyone knows that if you want engines to run well, you must care for them. When it comes from getting from Point A to Point B, your feet are the most important part of your personal engine. Why would you ever neglect them?

Have you ever been struck with a clear memory by the mere whiff of an aroma? A dessert at a dinner party. The perfume of a passing stranger. The furniture polish used in your best friend’s living room. Catching a scent from your past can instantly trigger a memory that may otherwise have remained fuzzy or even dormant.

A modern woman’s schedule is packed with appointments and sometimes it can be hard to decide exactly when you’re supposed to take care of all the important tasks that come with being an adult. Should you take your pet to the veterinarian once a year or bi-annually? Should you change your car’s fuel filter every six months or every six years? Unfortunately we can’t all afford a personal assistant, which is why so many women struggle to create their own spa schedules. We want to help. Use this guide to decide exactly when it’s time to visit your favorite Burke Williams location.

Place both of your hands at your hairline, spread your fingers, and run your nails from your forehead to the back of your scalp. Doesn’t it feel amazing? Imagine how much better it would feel if you received a professional scalp massage from a trained masseuse. There are few simple pleasures in this world that are so relaxing and rejuvenating, but scalp massages do more than just feel incredible;  they also offer a variety of impressive benefits. Here are just a few:

Silence is a gift we often take advantage of without even knowing it. The other day, I found myself at home, sans family, the music that usually weaves in and out of the rooms in our house were muted, no buzz from the washer and dryer and all of the televisions were off. I found myself confused for a second; I felt time. I was enjoying the silence.