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a day of pampering for dad!

Treat the man that taught you how to ride a bike, throw a ball,

or build the perfect sand castle!

This Father's Day, OLEHENRIKSEN FACE/BODY SPA has three fabulous packages that are especially geared toward that special man in your life! Treat dad to one of our three Father's Day packages anytime throughout the entire weekend from today, Friday June 18th through Sunday June 20th.

JUST FOR HIM - If your dad has had a busy weekend of golfing or even if he spent last night watching the NBA championships, this package may be the perfect gift!  This package includes a 50 minute sports massage plus a 30 minute hydrotherapy soak for $99.00.

HIS CHOICE - Perhaps your dad, husband or brother is looking for some head-to-toe relaxation. In that case, this package will be perfect for him. This package includes a 50 minute massage combined with a 50 minute body treatment OR facial for $175.00.

ROYAL DADDY - For the father who really deserves that deluxe treatment, we’re offering an special package. The ROYAL DADDY package includes a 50 minute deep tissue massage and a 50 minute hydrafacial treatment for $245.00.

Our hydrafacial is our newest treatment at the OLEHENRIKSEN FACE/BODY SPA. It applies an innovative technology that is the most recent advance in non-laser skin resurfacing. The hydrofacial works on wrinkles, hyprepigmentation, acne, congested pores, and uneven skin tone without injections, discomfort or downtime. Typically, this treatment runs for $245—so, you’re really getting a massage for free!

Call to book at 310.854.7700 or book online here. You know he deserves only the best! Happy Father’s Day!

Eyelashes - To Tint or Not to Tint? That is the Question!

Have you ever had “raccoon eyes?” You know that black smudgy mess of mascara that takes residence under your eyes by mid-day? Oh, “raccoon eyes” a lady’s worst enemy!

One solution is waterproof mascara. However, it uses chemicals that can make your lashes dry and brittle. Not to mention it is the single most difficult type of make-up to remove, leading to excess rubbing and tugging around that delicate eye area of yours! Who needs extra wrinkles or fine lines? Not me!

Our solution is to get your eyelashes tinted. Imagine having pool-side perfect lashes all summer long – the mere thought of that makes me giggle with excitement! Let me break it down for you and give you the skinny on lash tinting. With lash tinting, the eyelashes are basically dyed a darker color so that it appears as if you’re always wearing a fresh coat of mascara, even though you won’t need to apply any at all!

The process itself is a perfect addition to any facial since it only takes about 15 minutes and the esthetician can dye your lashes while your face is being masked. Lash tinting is absolutely pain-free, will last approximately 2-4 weeks when done correctly, and only costs $30.

It also happens to fall in the top 10 most requested and booked treatments at our spa! We offer a black tint, brown tint and a blue-black tint. The blue-black tint is the #1 most popular color because it tends to be a more subtle black and really brings a nice balance to most eye-colors.

When getting ready for a lash tint, you’ll need to be prepared to wash your face and the eye area both before and after the treatment. So, there’s no need to arrive wearing any eye make-up and you’ll want to come equipped with your make-up bag if you plan on going out anywhere special afterward.

This treatment can really benefit so many women and there is something really wonderful about being able to get up and go in the morning without applying a fresh coat of mascara. Lash tinting is a perfect and simple way to add definition to your beautiful eyes – the athletic type to the fashion icon and everyone in between love this treatment. Have you ever gotten it done?

What Makes African Red Tea So Effective?

African red tea, also known as Roobois, is an ingredient that graces many of our most popular products like our award winning african red tea self heating body soufflé as well as spa treatments like our african red tea body cocktail.

Inquiring minds want to know: what makes african red tea such an effective ingredient? Well, I’m glad you asked! Ole has always said, “Nature + Science = Perfect Skin” and african red tea is an outstanding source of naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that provide your body’s largest organ with everything it needs to be healthy.

Found in Cape Town, South Africa, we like to think of african red tea as vitamins for the skin! The free-radical preventing properties of african red tea are 50X more potent than those of green tea, making it exceptional in its ability to repair the skin with superior anti-aging, firming, exfoliating and oxygenating benefits. Not to mention, it is rich in many absorbable nutrients such as iron, potassium, calcium, copper, zinc, magnesium, and fluoride, which organically contribute to your overall well-being.

To me, the coolest part about this ingredient is that it contains natural alpha-hydroxy acids; these acids act as a gentle way to thoroughly exfoliate the skin and reconnect you with that soft, baby skin of yours (yes, please)!

Our clients are raving about our african red tea based treatments and products for their beautiful citrus aromas, and scrumptious results – who wouldn’t want a healthy, fresh and youthful body on the inside and out? We invite you to visit our spa and indulge yourself in an african red tea treatment—we’ll even serve you african red tea in our relaxation room. Ole loves it and we know you will too!

Have questions or comments on african red tea? Want to know more? Ask away in the comments below!

Protect Winter Skin With Salt, Butter and Mango

There is no better way to treat yourself or your loved ones this chilly holiday season with a soothing body treatment at OLEHENRIKSEN FACE/BODY.

I recently had the pleasure of spending a day at the spa and enjoyed the benefits of an indulgent body treatment from 12 year veteran massage and body therapist Michael Simon. He also happens to be the creator of this month’s most popular services and one of the most decadent body indulgences at the spa, the salt butter and mango treatment.

“I wanted to create a very decadent experience,” says Simon. “The cocoa butter moisturizes and protects dry skin during the winter, the salt exfoliates and the sugar from the mango provides antioxidants and firming benefits to the dermis.”

So treat yourself to one of dozens of natural treatments at OLEHENRIKSEN FACE/BODY this winter. You’ll feel like a celebrity for a day and enjoy the long lasting effects of a healing spa day all season long. But don’t take it from me, experience your own head to toe transformation and enjoy the uplifting atmosphere of Ole’s world famous spa.

“Ole’s positive energy emanates throughout the spa,” says Simon. “His energy fills the whole place.”

10 tips for the perfect spa visit

Visiting the spa should be relaxing, but if you are not prepared, you might start feeling a little pre-spa stress. Before your next spa trip, be sure to come prepared with these 10 tips from Shanelle Sampson, the spa director at OLEHENRIKSEN Face/Body. You'll learn how to best prepare for your spa day in order to maximize every minute of your spa experience.

  1. Make an appointment in advance. Many spas require an appointment, but even if they don’t, it’s a good idea to call in advance.
  2. Ask what amenities they offer. It’s good to know what to bring so that you can feel prepared and relaxed, so call ahead of time and ask. At OLEHENRIKSEN Face/Body, you’ll find extra fluffy towels, q-tips and mouthwash among other perks. 
  3. Arrive early. Show up a about a half hour early so you can check in and utilize the spas amenities and relax before your treatment.
  4. Bring a bathing suit. Ole Henriksen’s spa offers disposable underwear but bring a bathing suit just in case. You may want to use it in the steam room or sauna to feel more comfortable. 
  5. Get dropped off. It can be very difficult to transition from driving through traffic to being completely relaxed. Ask a loved one to give you a ride on your day of pampering so that you can take the spa feeling home with you.
  6. Avoid wearing light colors after a spray tan. Although most spa quality spray tanning treatments readily absorb into the skin, it’s always a good idea to play it safe and wear dark clothing in case some of the color rubs off.
  7. Avoid shaving 24 hours before exfoliating treatments. Shaving or waxing prior to exfoliating can cause irritation and bumps because it aggravates the hair follicles. However, shaving right after will allow for a much closer shave. OLEHENRIKSEN Face/Body even has disposable razors on hand for their guests to use after their treatments.
  8. Provide the best information possible. Make sure to tell the spa the best way to contact you. Most spas will call, text or email you a reminder to get you excited for your day at the spa!
  9. Just relax. Be prepared to spend some time to relax. Get comfortable talking to your aesthetician during your consultation so they can know exactly how to cater to you so you can get everything you want out of your visit.
  10. Write down the name of your aesthetician. If you loved your treatment, request the same person next time!

Spa spotlight: Our spa tanning treatment

If you are like most of us whose summers involved more time in the office than relaxing on the beach, you may be longing for a golden glow. The safest way to achieve this look anytime of year is with a professional spray tan. This celebrity favorite is your best bet for quick, easy and natural results.

Our tropical airbrush tan activation treatment begins with a retexturizing fruit acid exfoliation scrub and refreshing tropical rain rinse. Once the skin is prepped and ready, our estheticians apply our Dinair Airtan airbrush treatment for a flawless, streak-free glow.

What makes this treatment unique is that the tanning solution is custom blended for your skin color. It’s quick, easy, safe and uses natural ingredients to give you a safe golden glow that will last you up to 10 days. Renee Zelwegger, Julia Louis Dreyfus and Ben Stiller are all fans of this treatment before red carpet events.