The Ultimate Brazilian Blow Dry Exclusively Available @MWAH Bournemouth

This technique was originally developed in Brazil, hence the name. It is an innovative treatment process using Keratin which is the primary protein of your skin and hair, that will transform your locks from frizzy, curly, heat damaged, chemical damaged, unhealthy, dull, mistreated hair to immediately visible smooth, silky and straight hair. Unlike traditional hair relaxers or thermal conditioning techniques, the Brazilian Blow Dry straightens the hair without damaging or changing the hair’s texture.

After the treatment, you will benefit from only having to do minimal amounts of blow drying and styling to your hair. You will find that your hair will no longer be affected by rain, humidity or sweat, NO MORE FRIZZY HAIR.

The Brazilian Blow Dry treatment will take between 2 to 4 hours, depending on your length, your hair condition, and the thickness of your hair.

Please not that it is not a permanent solution and will require re-doing every 2 – 4 months depending on the individual.

The Brazilian Blow Dry is fantastic on all manner of chemically treated and damaged hair, whether you have hi-lighted, bleached, permed, coloured or relaxed hair we can help get that shiny, silky more manageable hair back for you.

The Ultimate Hot Stone Therapy Exclusively Available @MWAH Bournemouth

Hot Stone Therapy Massage is now available @ MWAH Bournemouth in our private beauty rooms. During treatment the stones are placed on the Chakra points along your spine to stimulate and balance the energy flow throughout your body, promoting relaxation whilst eliminating negative energy, releasing toxins whilst improving blood circulation. It is a very gentle form of massage as the stones are used instead of the therapists fingers however it is a more intense massage because the therapist is able to reach 10 times deeper during your massage session by the use of the stones. There are various health conditions that are believed to be treated using Hot Stone Therapy Massage such as Stress, Anxiety, Insomnia, Depression, Muscle & Back Pain, Arthritis & MS. Hot Stone Therapy Massage is great for that little bit of indulgent pampering and will leave you totally rejuvenated and full of vitality.

HD Brows Exclusively Available @MWAH Bournemouth

HD Brows are the latest must have celebrity beauty treatment to take the market by storm. HD Brows is a high-precision beauty procedure performed by highly trained and skilled beauty therapists here at MWAH@Bournemouth that transforms your eyebrows into their perfect shape, resulting in dramatically enhancing your own facial features. Have you ever wondered how the celebrities always manage to get those perfectly formed eyebrows? The secret is out! Whoever you are, and whatever state your eyebrows are in, HD Brows are an affordable celebrity beauty service.

The treatment consists of seven unique procedures: Assessing your face shape, colouring and natural brows to determine the best result for you, Tinting of all brow hairs, Waxing both above and below the brows, Threading, Tweezing, Trimming, Aftercare. Treatment normally takes between 40-60 mins and needs repeating every 4-6 weeks to maintain your look. A patch test is required 24 hours before treatment.

Air Brush Make Up Exclusively Available @MWAH Bournemouth

Airbase Airbrush Make-Up is silicone based, is long lasting and requires no touch up’s, whatever the weather conditions. It has a flawless finish, weightless application, is long lasting whilst at the same time allowing the skin to breathe giving an extremely smooth and natural finish. Because the products deliver it is used commonly by TV and Film Makeup Artists, Catwalk & Model Makeup Artists, Glossy Magazine Makeup Artists and Live Stage Show Makeup Artists for example it is commonly used on ITV, BBC and SKY productions as well as stage shows for example Love Never Dies, Priscilla Queen of the Dessert and Joeseph. Make-up artists on Britain’s Got Talent, Strictly Come Dancing and X Factor also love the ease and speed of the Airbase airbrush and the on-screen talent love the flawless finish to their skin in this Era of High Definition. Here at MWAH@Bournemouth we exclusively offer this makeup application. Whether it’s for the bride, mother of the bride, and bridesmaids and you want to look radiant all day and night , you are going for a girlie night out and want your make up to stay put throughout the night, you have that hot date and want to impress, have an important job interview/modelling job and want to look flawless give us a call and book in. You will not be disappointed in the amazing results we can achieve.

Microdermabrasion Facials Exclusively Available @MWAH Bournemouth

The Microdermabrasion facial is a highly effective treatment for renewing your skin leaving you with a fresh, young-looking glow. It’s one of the simplest and least disruptive skin treatments you can have and is ideal even for people that have sensitive skin. Microdermabrasion is suitable for treating and improving a wide range of skin issues, from fine lines, age related wrinkles, sun related damage, dry and flaky skin, acne scars, stretch marks, age spots and enlarged pores. The results we can achieve will vary depending on your specific skin issue and the amount of treatment you have, however there are very visible skin improvements after just one treatment. Your microdermabrasion facial will not be painful or cause you any discomfort, and you can re-apply your make up straight away.

Dermalogica Products Are Used & Are Available to Buy Exclusively @MWAH Bournemouth

When Dermalogica products meet your skin, your skin health is redefined. Dermalogica products are the number one choice for skin care professionals and indeed consumers worldwide. Why is this? Because for over 25 years, Dermalogica have been dedicated to delivering skin health results through education, innovation, and professional recommendation, not through advertising, frilly packaging, promises of miracle cures, or overblown hype. Dermalogica as a company have never taken part in any animal testing, and Dermalogica is sold only where professional consultation and professional treatments are performed by professional skin therapists. Here at MWAH@Bournemouth we are proud to say we use Dermalogica Products on our clients when they have their various beauty treatments and they are available to buy directly from us in our salon.

Dermalogica Facials Exclusively Available @MWAH Bournemouth

Here at MWAH@Bournemouth we exclusively use Dermalogica products during our facial treatments. The ethos behind Dermalogica is grounded on the importance that products for a healthy skin regime should be recommended by a professional skin therapist with the same care that a doctor would prescribe medication. Dermalogica use only the finest ingredients available, contain no occlusive mineral oil or lanolin, no irritating artificial colours or fragrance and no drying S.D alcohol. Here at MWAH Bournemouth we are proud to only use these products during our facial treatments. Our facial treatments are unique to each individual client because we only use the Dermalogica products for your skin type. We determine your skin type at the start of your treatment by doing a 5 minute face map. Our facials will also include your cleanse, tone, exfoliant, masque and moisturiser with a pressure point massage to ensure ultimate relaxation. Dermalogica’s skin care and body products are designed for men and women. As therapists we know how important it is to take care of your skin and during your facial we will teach you the importance of doing so.

Aromatherapy Massage Available @MWAH Bournemouth

Solid research has proven that massage therapy can:

Boost the immune system
Significantly lower blood pressure
Comfort those going through drug or alcohol withdrawal
Sooth chronic joint and muscle pain
Battle fatigue
Ease stress
Combat depression

Here at MWAH@Bournemouth we offer massage therapy using a wide selection of aromatherapy oils. Some of the oils we use and their benefits are listed below:

Almond oil is an excellent emollient, it’s very softening and soothing to the skin, and also helps the skin to balance its loss and absorption of moisture. This oil is one of the most popular of the carrier oils used in aromatherapy and massage and is great for nourishing the skin. The aroma is light, slightly sweet and nutty.
Grapeseed oil is rich in linoleic acid which is important for the skin and the cell membranes. It is purported to have regenerative and restructuring qualities and has great skin moisturising properties. It has a slightly sweet hint of a nutty aroma. It contains vitamins, minerals, and protein, GLA, and a small amount of vitamin E.
Apricot oil has moisturising, nourishing and revitalising properties and is particularly helpful for dehydrated, delicate, mature and sensitive skin. It is also helpful to soothe inflammation.
Avocado oil is often used for clients with dry or mature skin, people suffering from eczema, psoriasis or similar skin complaints. It is also very useful when treating sun or climate damaged skin that is dehydrated and under nourished, as it is said to help with the regenerating of the skin and softening of the tissue.
Jojoba oil closely resembles that of your own skin; it is an excellent moisturiser and is ideal for all skin types. It can in most cases be used on blemished skin without any problems, as it helps to control acne. Jojoba is also a favourite oil to use as it is suitable for all skin types. The aroma is not as sweet as the nut oils.
Wheat germ oil has a high vitamin E content and essential fatty acids. It is said to promote a smoother, younger-looking skin, assisting in healing scar tissue as well as stretch marks. When it is applied topically on to the skin it is said to help promote the formation of new cells, improve circulation, and help repair sun damage. It is also used to help relieve the symptoms of dermatitis.
Hazelnut oil has great moisturising qualities. Hazelnut oil can help to tone and tighten the skin while strengthening capillaries and assisting in cell regeneration.

Hopi Ear Candling Available @MWAH Bournemouth

A Hopi ear candle is actually a cotton tube, impregnated with beeswax, honey and therapeutic oils. This is painlessly inserted into the ear to draw out impurities, relieve pressure in the head and sinuses, and aid hearing problems.

What does it involve?

The client lies down on their side, with their head supported on a pillow so the auditory canal is vertical. The candle is then lit and the non-burning end is placed gently into the outer ear passage and is turned lightly to seal it in place.

The candle then generates a pleasant crackling sound and a warm, comfortable feeling while it draws out the impurities from the ear. After around 10 minutes the process is repeated on the other ear. This is followed by a period of relaxation, and sometimes a facial massage concentrating on the sinus areas.

What is it good for?

Success in treating balance and inner ear problems, build up of wax, ringing in the ears, tinnitus, hearing difficulties and sinus problems as well as colds, flu, sore throats, stress, headaches and migraines. The treatment is suitable for children and is a good alternative for people who have found syringing uncomfortable.

What are the benefits?

Many clients find the treatment relaxing. As well as the relieved feeling that comes from reduced pressure in the ears and sinuses, clients may experience a general calming effect.

What are the side effects and when should it be avoided?

Hopi ear candles should not be used if there is any inflammation or infection in the ear and are not suitable for people who have had recent ear surgery, or those with ear grommets or tubes, perforated ear drums, or allergies to any of the products in the candle.

Anyone who is receiving medical treatment for any ear condition should always consult their doctor first. Some clients may experience headaches or light popping in the ears after treatment.

Threading Available @MWAH Bournemouth

Threading is one of the oldest methods of body hair removal. It originated in Turkey, although it is currently most popular in India and is also gaining popularity in the UK.
Threading involves the therapist rolling twisted cotton threads over your hairlines to remove your unwanted hair. This is a difficult technique to master, it takes therapists many months to perfect. Here at MWAH@Bournemouth our therapists are fully qualified in this technique.

The Advantages to threading as a hair removal technique are as follows:

Threading is much healthier for the skin than waxing, and it creates no ingrown hairs.
It is inexpensive, fast and relatively painless (with a skilled practitioner).
Threading is suitable for all skin types, even those too sensitive for laser hair removal or waxing.
It takes no more than 15 minutes to thread both eyebrows.
No chemicals are used in threading, so there is no risk of a negative reaction.
The results of the treatment last for two to four weeks.

Male & Female Waxing is Available @MWAH Bournemouth

What is available here at MWAH@Bournemouth? You can have anything from facial – lip & chin, eyebrows, to Brazilian and bikini line waxing, full legs, ½ legs, arms, and just about any body part that has hair. Many men have back and chest waxing too, Brazilian, as well as nose and ear waxing. Body waxing is an extremely safe and economical treatment for hair removal on men and women alike.

What are the advantages of waxing over shaving for example?

When hair is removed through waxing, the full hair is pulled out at the root. When it grows back, it is much softer. When you shave, the hair is cut off at the level of the skin, so as it grows out, it is thicker and stiff. You are more likely to have in-grown hair with shaving. If you wax on a regular basis (every 4 to 5 weeks), the hair will start growing back on the same growth cycle, so after about 3 months, you will have longer periods of hair free time. And when there is growth it will be thinner and softer so the appearance wont be as obvious.

Eyelash Extensions are Available @MWAH Bournemouth

A full consultation will be carried out at your first eyelash extension appointment to determine your requirements, such as length, curl, and thickness. A patch test is not required since the adhesive does not come into contact with the skin. The lash extension procedure is painless. You will be lying down with your eyes shut throughout the procedure some clients have even fallen asleep during their treatment! The correct application of your eyelash extensions requires one extension to be applied to one single natural lash. The extension is then glued approximately 1mm from the lash line. The eyelash extension sits on the natural lash and does not interfere with the natural eyelashes. When the natural lash reaches the end of its cycle it will be shed, taking the extension with it. A new natural lash will grow up in its place and a new extension can then be applied. This is why eyelash extensions can be worn on a continuous basis, adding new extensions to the new natural lashes as they grow through to replace the extensions lost due to natural shedding.

Without doubt, this beauty treatment is expensive. The majority of people shop around looking for the most competitive price, but the quality of your eye lash extensions and the application is equally important. You may find the treatment being offered at what appears to be a bargain, but it is unlikely they will be putting in as many lashes or they may be grouping several together which gives an unnatural clumping effect. A good technician will apply at least 100 extensions to each eye. The adhesive that is used is also a key factor – making the difference to whether your extensions last 2 weeks or 2 months! On average it should take 1 and a half to 2 hours. Anything under this time will generally mean you’re not getting enough eye lashes which will lead to a disappointing result.

Manicures & Pedicures are Available @MWAH Bournemouth

Questions?
1) Are you embarrassed by the look of your nails on your hands or feet?
2) Would you like lovely natural nails?
3) Have you tried growing your nails but they keep breaking?

If you answered YES to any of the questions above then you could benefit from a manicure or pedicure with our highly trained beauty therapists at MWAH@Bournemouth.

What exactly is a Manicure?

A manicure is a cosmetic beauty treatment for the hands and natural fingernails including shaping and polishing. It dates back 5000 years ago to India, when henna/mendhi was used for a manicure. The word “manicure” comes from the Latin manus, meaning “hand,” and cura meaning “care”.

What is a Pedicure?

A pedicure is a cosmetic beauty treatment to improve the appearance of your feet, and natural toe nails. It is basically a manicure for the feet. The word pedicure comes from the Latin words pes, which means foot, and cura, which means care. A pedicure can be helpful because it can help to prevent nail diseases and nail disorders. The history of pedicures dates back to ancient Egypt.

What can you expect from a treatment?

Women aren’t the only ones who enjoy manicures—businessmen also get them so their hands are clean and attractive. One perk is that a manicure doesn’t take long, so you can squeeze one in during your lunch hour or if you have a break between appointments during the day. Manicures are nice for treating yourself or a friend when you want to indulge yourselves.
For women, getting a manicure in a trendy new shade can act as an accessory to your outfits. Letting yourself relax while your nails are buffed and polished helps you unwind after a long day. Having your nails regularly trimmed and inspected for hangnails or fungus keeps them clean and healthy. Manicure products can hydrate and exfoliate the skin on your hands and surrounding your nails. Each treatment session takes at least half an hour. Every session starts with your hands or feet being washed and cleaned, with all jewellery removed if possible. Old nail polish is removed with nail polish remover. The hands or feet are then dried. The nails are then trimmed and filed to the desired length and shape. Hands or feet are then soaked in water to soften the skin, particularly the cuticles. The cuticles are then pushed back. Dead, loose skin is removed. Nails are then polished and a layer of nail varnish is applied if required, but if dealing with problem nails then special lacquers or paints will be used instead of the polish to help return the nails back to health. The treatment is finished with a massage using special lotions. Our nail treatments concentrate on the conditioning of the cuticle and your natural nails. The products we use are designed to be applied on a regular basis and you may be advised on a course of treatments if required. We only use top quality nail products here at MWAH from places such as Creative & Sweet Squared.