What is it with Men and Massages ??

 What is it with Men and Massages ??

 You don't have to be metrosexual to have a massage

What is it with men that when you mention massage they go all giggly. Nowadays more and more men are conscious about the way they look and it has become common practice and acceptable for men to visit salons.  In the media they speak of the 'metrosexual man' the suave, sleek-looking guy who is just as happy downing lager in a football stadium as he is having a massage, a facial and a good waxing.  The truth is men have been plucking,waxing, moisturising and styling themselves pretty much since the dawn of time.

Historians reckon that ancient Egyptian men spent hours every day removing every single hair from their bodies, applying blossom perfume to their skin and even drawing dark kohl eye-liner around their eye in a bid to enhance their appearances. Now we are not saying that that look would go down well on a night out on Bradshawgate but at Beauty at Noggi's we are proud to offer a wide range of grooming treatments for men in an attempt to keep up with this ever increasing demand and we have also put a few packages together which have been requested by our existing male clients.

JUST FOR HIM...

Backand Leg Massage:- using Dermalogica's professional Body range stress relief oils, this massage relaxes you relieving the tension on the two main areas of the body.  Excellent for relieving sciatica and general back pain or pure relaxation after a stressful week at work.Combine this with a Mini Pedicure:- this treatment involves the use of Jessica professional nail care range which will soften hard skin, tidy your toe nails and keep your feet well groomed. Usual price £45.00, special £35

ULTIMATE UNWIND.... Back Neck and Shoulder Massage:- deep pressure massage relieving tension and stress followed by a Facial using the Dermalogica professional range for men. Usual price £55.00 Special £45

MALE GROOMING.... Will leave you feeling like a million dollars! Back treatment with a massage:- this treatment will start with a thorough cleansing of your back with steam which will unclog pores, flush out any impurities and remove excess oil, deep pressure massage which concentrates on relieving stress and tension in the back neck and shoulders, next you will benefit from a Dermalogica facial which consists of double cleanse, exfoliation, pressure point facia lmassage, mask and specific moisturiser.  To end the treatment a nail tidy where nails are clipped, cuticles removed and nails filed and buffed for a smooth finish.Usual price £75.00 Special £55

Also don't forget your back and chest wax using Australian Body Care Tea Tree Cream wax removes unwanted hairs leaving the skin looking naturally smooth and lasts up to 4 - 6 week depending on hair growth.Waxing is our most popular male treatment and not as painful as you think.  The benefits of waxing slows down hair growth and hairs grow back finer.

I look forward to seeing you soon in the salon if you have any queries please feel free to contact me.

Sophia

Beauty Manager 

First Floor, Beauty at Noggi's, Bolton 

Tel 01204 365411

sophiapatel22@gmail.com

Get lovely locks without the fuss

 

Get lovely locks without the fuss

If it’s not one thing it’s being a mother !

As a busy mum it could be that the last thing on your mind is thinking about how your hair is looking today? Can you, should you look your best on the school run ? 

Well the Guys and Gals at Noggis have put our heads together and come up with a few ideas that might help you looking at least half glamorous for that school run or a day at the office.

For longer hair try some loose waves, without the use of the waving wand? Firstly braid your hair the night before after a good shampoo, while your hair is still damp , make sure it is really tightly braided so you don’t get any frizz, then in the morning undo the braid and tease it gently and finish with some hairspray to complete the look, now you’re ready to rock the overnight waves. It’s not old fashioned to use rollers, these are still a great help for the working Mum and ideal when you’re doing your morning running around, feeding the children and getting everyone ready. Just put some rollers in first thing and it will work whilst you’re doing the morning chores, these are certain to give you some added waves and that little bit of added oomph! Then just before you leave home take them out, bit of hairspray and back combing and got you a quick simple volume fix.

Remember your never too old to wear your hair in a ponytail, effortless chic and very stylish again for this year and huge at the moment on the catwalk.

For even more of quick fix why not just accessorize your hair with fancy Kirby grips or just a simple head band, play with a few different items and see what look you can come up with, but if style and faffing not for you why not just go for a new shorter style like the on trend Pixie Look. How about a Victoria Beckham style Bob, with the short cuts being so low maintenance you can have it sleek and flat for the day or messy and punky, ready for a night with your mates. The maintenance can always be a struggle with balancing everyday life as well, well if your pressed for time why not invested in some dry shampoo, this soak up the oils from your roots, saving you the entire shampoo and blow dry event, a additional benefit to dry shampoo, it will add texture and life to your hair. Have you ever thought of letting your hair air dry over night? This is good if you using an overnight leave in treatment, this way you get the full benefit of the product, as the heat from your styling tools are not being used and this let your hair reproduce it natural oils over night, making your hair look healthier and shiny. So if you need any advice on hair products or after a bit of relaxation, make time for you and pop down a speak to the team here at Noggis over a refreshment.

Noggis Hair - Style - Beauty  Bank Street  Bolton  Tel. 01204 365411

 

Celebs head straight for new styles

Celebs head straight for new styles

The BIG bouncy blow dry is out, poker straight is well and truly in for spring and summer 2014. Straight, one length and blunt, is the choice for the stylists at the various fashion show weekends that have been happening during the past few months. You will have seen it on the red carpet being showcased by several well known celebrities.

This a great classic look, but you need the right tools for the job. The good news is we have just acquired the fabulous and latest innovation styling tongues, the C9 from Cloud 9. This is first automatic dual temperature straightening iron, offering almost instant heat with hottest temperature getting up to 195º! For finer hair or a softer style you reduce the heat down to 165º. The button-less design works by touching the plates together to fire them up so the C9 touch couldn’t be any more simpler to use?

TECHNOLOGY Cloud 9 Touch Straighteners

The straighteners are designed with a tapered barrel and unique 360º swivel cord supporting every movement you make and the tapered barrel is perfect for if you fancy a few curls for a change.

There are a few golden rules to follow before straightening takes place, freshly washed hair must be fully dry and if want a bit of volume why not dry your hair upside down?. Please make sure there is no moisture left in the hair as this could cause damage to hair shafts, creating brittle hair, splitting ends and many other problems. We would always use a heat protection spray and work the product throughout your hair to get a good level of protection. Section off your hair using clips, around a inch in width for the best and most even straight finish. Try not to repeatedly going over the section as that can cause frizz. Complete the treatment with a finishing sprtiz like a light weight shine spray or even a serum and work it though your hair. Only use a few drops as it goes a long way and as with any excess product lashuse an over load van give hair a dull and greasy finish as it will not be absorbed and sit on the surface.

If all that sounds like too much hard work then come and relax at our Bank Street salon and let the experts help whist you enjoy a cup of tea.

Noggis for Hair & Beauty, Bolton Town Centre Tel. 01204365411

Best Night at the Proms

 

 Best Night at the Proms 

Look your best for the school prom

 

School PROMS started in the United States and are now very much a part of the UK senior school calendar. What started out as an end of school dance has now turned into a much more formal affair with students spending a small fortune on wonderful ballroom dresses for the girls and black tie evening attire for the boys. It is now being a major fixture in popular culture for high school students and even junior proms for younger students.

 
 With the prom season on the way it’s not just about what you wear as about how you look and a fantastic hairdo puts the cream on the cake. There are many hot styles for your prom hair this season but tradition is still with your hair being held UP for that magical night. A great hairstyle, perfect make up, nails and eyebrows for that amazing look on this very special occasion and all under one roof at Noggis..

 One style is a beautiful big bun, wrapped in braids for a sophisticated and elegant look and very much on trend for this year. This style works well with diamond and heart shaped faces or if you have a square face shape or a heart shape consider extreme volume with soft curls. A big hit on fashion catwalks this year is the vintage look, great for shorter hair, so elegant and so retro and soft on the eye. A more simple but great look and you might be wearing a strapless, halter or one strap dress, think about the half up vixen look that can be in many styles,from loose waves to voluptuous volume and so much more, this style can be tailored to you. How about being a braided beauty, this is a great way of looking like you made a big effort, keeping it soft and minimal and add some accessories like flowers and go down the hippie chic route with a long flowing dress and this look suits all face shapes.

Don’t worry guys we have not forgotten about you and this years IN style for the gentlemen is short close sides and a heavy, weighty top, slicked back, wavy, curly and many other experiment ways, usually looking like it has plenty of volume on top.

Make Noggis your one stop shop with hair on the ground floor and nails, make up, eyebrows upstairs with Sophie.

Noggis for Hair & Beauty. Bank St. Bolton. tel: 01204 365411

Eyebrows have to be kept in trim!

 

Eyebrows have to be kept in trim! 

A modern Barber in the man’s world will give their client not only a good haircut but also tidy them up a bit. My Uncle Geoff who had hairs growing from everywhere was shocked to have ears , nose and his bushy eyebrows also trimmed and came out looking a decade younger. Well for the ladies that is not the easy answer and whilst there are some lucky individuals who were born with extremely tame eyebrows that never grow out of line, there are others, like me, that need a little extra help keeping their eyebrows under control. When it comes to shaping your eyebrows, you want them precise and symmetrical.  It is impossible to do this yourself even with tweezers and a mirror.

The answer is having a professional wax your eyebrows that will give you a perfect shape to compliment your features.  Tweezing can take quite a long time, especially if you have a lot of hair to remove.  This is due to the fact that tweezers are made to remove one hair at a time.  You will also have to spend a few minutes each day combating new hairs that have grown in from the tweezing you did a week earlier.

Whilst 'waxing' your hairs away gives you a cleaner sharper finish and lasts up to 3 weeks.

Its not just women who benefit from nicely shaped eyebrows but men too can get rid of the mono brow where hairs meet in the middle.  It is important not to over shape a man's eyebrows, but a little clean up, like Uncle Geoff, can go a long way to smarten you up and look cleaner and sharper.

BENEFITS OF PERFECTLY GROOMED EYEBROWS

Balances facial features and frames the eyes

Visually lifts and opens the eye area to give you a more youthful look

EYEBROW TINTING

If your eyebrows are very fair and look non-existent or you just want to go a shade darker then eyebrow tinting is for you.  Eyebrow tint will last up to 4 weeks.

EYELASH TINTING

For women who prefer not to leave home without her handy mascara this is the perfect solution.  Eye lash tinting is a process where your eye lashes are tinted to make them look darker.  Depending on your hair colour, you can achieve eye lash colour that best suits your complexion.  Eye lash tinting will benefit people that are sensitive to eye make-up, people who are active in sports (especially swimming) and people who have no time to apply eye make-up daily.  This treatment is also ideal for people who wear contact lenses because they don't have to suffer putting on mascara any longer.

If you have any queries or questions regarding any beauty treatments please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sophie Patel, Manager, Beauty @ Noggis. Bank Street Salon. Bolton. 01204365411

Stuck for time…have a 20 minute Microzone

 

 

Stuck for time…have a 20 minute Microzone

In today’s busy and hectic times we cannot always afford the time it takes for a full treatment, usually 55 minutes. 

Sometimes clients want a quick targeted solution to an immediate skin care concern, such as they are worried about a bothersome breakout, dull skin and tired eyes without having a full treatment. That is why we have introduced, in conjunction with cosmetic brand leader Dermalogica,  the Microzone treatments. This is a 20 minute, high-intensity version of the full treatment that takes place in one third of the time !

Microzone treatments are not intended to replace a full Dermalogica Skin treatment.  However, Microzone treatments are ideal for solving specific concerns, clients who are pushed for time, clients who are new to Dermalogica and clients who have never received a professional skin treatment.

Microzone Flash Exfoliation

For clients who want to resurface, smooth and brighten dull skin.  The Hydroxy acids and Retinol lift away dull surface cells while a nourishing cocktail of vitamins, peptides and botanical extracts help reverse visible signs of ageing leaving you with healthy glowing skin.

Microzone Eye Rescue

 To treat multiple eye area concerns like dark circles, puffiness, wrinkles, loss of volume and firmness, with this advanced peptide eye treatment designed to gently exfoliate, rehydrate, smooth lines and boost new collagen while improving overall firmness and tone.

Microzone Lip Renewal

This supreme lip conditioning treatment smooths away flaky, damaged skin that can result from lip make-up and the environment.  By infusing firmings peptides and repairing vitamins into the area, it restores the delicate lip tissue to optimum health while smoothing fine lines and erasing the signs of ageing.

Microzone Hand Repair

Helps hard working hands recover from dryness, ragged cuticles and signs of ageing, with this intense nourishing hand treatment.  The exfoliation removes dead skin cells and helps to reveal more even toned skin while moisture rich botanicals provide instant dry skin relief.

Microzone Blackhead Relief:- This deep cleansing, purifying treatment helps clear away blackheads, stubborn bumps and under surface congestion, banishing any future breakouts while delivering clean, clear smooth skin.

Microzone Moisture Boost

This treatment is a must for dry, dehydrated thirsty skin.  The deeply penetrating moisture surge treatment lifts away dulling skin debris to reveal plump new cells and helps to soften surface lines, leaving you dewy, fresh faced in a snap.

Microzone Skin Soothing

This treatment delivers cooling, soothing relief to sensitised and irritated skin.

As with all treatments a consultation will be carried out at the start of the treatment, where after you will be taken through to the candle lit treatment room for your specific Microzone Treatment and I can guarantee once you have finished your treatment you will leave the salon fresh and relaxed.

If you have any concerns or queries regarding any treatments please feel free to contact me.

   

I look forward to seeing you all soon at Beauty at Noggis,

Sophie Patel, Manager, 

Beauty @ Noggis. 

1st Floor
6-8 Bank Street
Bolton. 

01204365411

sophiapatel22@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/beautyatnoggis 

Give your face a rest from soap

Give your face a rest from soap

Don't wash your face ... cleanse it! 

Despite that most of us have been brought up to wash our faces with soap and water I read recently about an actress that has never used soap on her face in her life ! Soap used on the face can be extremely drying and leads to flakiness and whilst it may be more economical you should try giving your face a rest from soap for a while and just use a quality facial cleanser. There are several reasons Dermatologists advise us not to use soap on the face not least because of the fragrances, detergents and deodorants they contain.  Soap may be more suitable for the rest of the body but generally soaps are not formulated for the delicate skin on the face.

Facialcleansers generally have a low pH that is more acidic, this is important because it avoids upsetting the skin's acid mantle and eliminates the natural oils.  Soaps are more alkaline based and have a high pH and products high in alkaline irritate the facial skin. 

Facial cleansing creams are more beneficial for dry skin as they help to restore the skins moisture balance.  Ensure that the facial cleansing product that you are using is 100% fragrance free too as most skin types will react adversely to fragrance additives. Facial cleansers have enough cleaning ability to remove the oily build up from oily skin, but they will not dry out mature or sensitive skin. Using cleansers on a regular basis will lead to a really healthy looking and plumper skin tone.

Dermalogica Precleanse

Because cleansing is so important The International Dermal Institute created the Dermalogica Double Cleanse the two part cleansing routine that begins with Pre-Cleanse and finishes with the prescribed Dermalogica Cleanser.  All Dermalogica cleansers are soap-free and acid balanced to protect skins natural moisture barrier. You will not be surprised to know that we are the local stockists of Dermalogica products, but we are privileged to have the licence as they are recognised worldwide as the market leader in skin products.We use them in our treatments and sell the products on their own too.

If you have any queries or questions regarding any beauty treatments please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sophie Patel, Manager, 

Beauty @ Noggis. 

1st Floor

6-8 Bank Street

Bolton. 

01204365411

sophiapatel22@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/beautyatnoggis