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Altered trade for beauty salons and services in Camberwell

Beauty salons and services reopen in Camberwell

In line with state government advice, beauty salons and services in Camberwell will have to adhere to altered trading conditions as lockdown restrictions are reinstated in Melbourne.

From 11:59pm on Wednesday, July 8, all beauty and personal care services will close, apart from hairdressers.

These measures will be in place and continue for a period of six weeks.

Please continue to support your favourite beauty salons and services in Camberwell where possible – many of them are already offering at-home treatments, as well as delivery of products.

View the full range of beauty salons and services in Camberwell shopping precinct here.

Meet Georgia Howarth of Your Indulgence Skin Clinic in Camberwell

For a skin clinic that pairs luxurious and relaxing treatments with a medical approach, look no further than Skindulge Medi Spa in Camberwell.

Manager Georgia Howarth said the clinic offers paramedical and clinical services, with a focus on results-driven treatments.

“We want people to come here and notice a change in their skin and experience results,” she said.

The salon specialises in skin treatments for age reversal and age management, pigmentation, sun damage, acne, rosacea, and to maintain and maximise skin health.

The treatments on offer include facials, clinical peels, micro-dermabrasion, LED light therapy, skin needling and cosmetic injections.

In addition to skin treatments, the clinic also offers some pamper and beauty treatments including massage, standard manicures and pedicures, waxing, and eyelash and eyebrow tinting.

With every skin treatment the salon incorporates a component of pampering, such as a short massage while a peel is developing on the face, and offering clients a cup of tea after their session has finished.

A medical approach to skin care

Consultation and detailed skin analysis is an important part of the skin treatment process at Skindulge Medi Spa, said Howarth.

“This is so we know we are prescribing the right skin care for the client’s concerns and skin type,” she said.

“For example, you may think you have an oily or dry skin, but until we assess it we don’t really know what we’re working with.”

Howarth said the team at Skindulge Media Spa were trained to recognise skin conditions that may be linked to internal factors, such as yeast or wheat infections, and will refer clients to see a doctor or naturopath to help them treat skin conditions holistically.

Dr Bronwen McGraw, the clinic’s in-house doctor, is an experienced GP with a special interest in cosmetic medicine.

She is available to consult with clients on cosmetic treatments as well as skin disorders that require a medical approach for treatment.

She also administers injections for cosmetic purposes such as tackling fine lines and wrinkles.

Meet Georgia Howarth of Your Indulgence Skin Clinic in Camberwell

Education key for maintaining skin

Howarth said the clinic focused on educating their clients about skin care.

“We always talk our clients through the phases of a treatment, so they can understand what’s going on,” she said.

Educating clients about how to look after their skin post treatment also encourages them to maintain the work that was done in the clinic once they get home, said Howarth.

“We always follow up with clients after they leave the clinic to ensure they know what to do with their skin after a treatment.

“It allows them to understand what they can do at home to get the best benefits from their treatment.

“A large part of maintaining great skin happens at home, so we give clients advice and feedback on how they can do that. This includes advising an at-home skin care regime, giving them a six-month skin plan and getting them interested in their own skin.”

Quality products

Skindulge Medi Spa prides itself on offering quality skin care and makeup products.

“The products don’t have any nasties in them; none of them are tested on animals. They’re full of vitamins, fruit extracts and antioxidants for the skin,” Howarth said.

The clinic stocks Australian made and owned brands Aspect and Aspect Dr, as well as Cosmedix, Cosmedix Elite, DNA Renewal, and mineral makeup brand Colorescience.

“Our staff all use our products so we know how the products work and we can give an informed and honest recommendation,” Howarth said.

Visit the clinic

Skindulge Medi Spa

746 Burke Rd, Camberwell

Phone: (03) 9882 7244

Visit Skindulge Medi Spa’s website.

Endota Spa in Camberwell

Endota Spa in Camberwell has introduced a new treatment to fight fine lines and wrinkles, and provide a defence to the skin ageing process.

The New Age™ light therapy facial involves a deep cleanse and exfoliation, a hydrating gel mask and the LED light mask, with a side of pampering.

The treatment begins with a skin consultation with an Endota Spa beauty therapist which will determine whether they need to treat dehydrated skin, oily skin or any other specific skin conditions, such as acne.

Beauty therapist Stephanie Psaila treated my skin. She began by cleansing my face and neck with a facial wash and then used the bt-micro® handheld device which creates an electric circuit to deeply cleanse the skin. The device achieves ultrasonic exfoliation by creating high speed oscillations, leaving the skin feeling smooth and fresh.

She then used an enzyme scrub to layer and leave on the skin to work its magic. The thick solution essentially acts as an exfoliant and eats away at dead skin cells which helps to promote new cell growth.

This cleansing and exfoliating routine prepares the skin to ensure it is in an ideal state to receive the LED treatment, Stephanie tells me.

LED, or light therapy, uses coloured wavelengths of light to penetrate the skin at varying depths. The treatment is non-invasive, pain free and helps to soothe and rejuvenate the skin.

A hydrating gel mask is then placed over my face – it is designed to hydrate the skin but it will also help to scatter the LED light so that it can hit more skin cells – and the LED mask sits on the face, over the hydrating mask, for about 10 minutes. It’s quiet and not at all imposing, making for a relaxing and calming experience.  

Stephanie said the LED light treatment deeply hydrates and stimulates cell regeneration by boosting collagen and elastin production in the skin. It’s also beneficial for promoting hygiene of the skin because the LED has an antibacterial effect.

“For the anti-ageing LED treatment, the infra-red light works by penetrating deep into the dermis. It hits the cells and creates energy in the cells, prompting them to behave in the way they did when they were younger,” she said.

Once the LED mask is completed, Endota Spa’s NEW AGE™ 100% pure collagen sphere is applied to my skin to further plump and tone it. This helps with stimulating those anti-ageing results.

Post treatment, my skin was left feeling soft and plump and I noticed visible results as early as the following day. My skin appeared more vibrant, had healthy colour and felt well hydrated for the week after treatment. I was advised by Endota Spa to undergo their New Age™ light therapy facial regularly (once a fortnight or once a month) to maintain these results and improve the overall appearance of my skin.

By far, one of the best things about getting a skin treatment at Endota Spa is the tailored approach that beauty therapists give their clients. While you may be booked in for the LED light therapy facial, don’t expect a one-size-fits-all treatment. Your skin consultation before the treatment ensures the therapist can tailor the treatment to address your specific skin conditions. For instance, a hydration mask might be applied for those battling with dry, dehydrated skin while a different mask or solution will be used for those with oily skin or those looking to treat acne.

And it’s not just about the facial treatment. The session comes with some massage time, ensuring you leave feeling relaxed and pampered. Speak to your therapist about massage options but the scalp massage and foot massage come highly recommended.

Visit Endota Spa in Camberwell

Endota Spa Camberwell

540 Riversdale Rd, Camberwell

Phone: (03) 9813 5789

Visit the Endota Spa website 

 

Special offer

Endota Spa in Camberwell has a $119 introductory offer for the NEW AGE™ light therapy facial. The $119 price is valid for treatments booked and redeemed from November 1 – 30, 2016. It cannot be purchased as a gift voucher.

 

Disclaimer: The writer received a complimentary New Age™ light therapy facial at Endota Spa in Camberwell.

Meet Sam Chiarelli of Second Avenue Hair and Beauty in Camberwell

A hair and beauty salon has been servicing the needs of Camberwell’s community for more than 17 years.

The salon, which began operating under the name Second Avenue The Total Look Hair and Beauty, provides comprehensive hair services, including digital perming, keratin straightening, complex hair issues, colour corrections and hair extensions.

A range of beauty services are also available, including facials, SNS nails, manicures, pedicures and waxing, as well as professional beauty products and makeup.

“What we’ve tried to do is offer as broad a range of services as possible, and we’ve also incorporated specialised services,” owner Sam Chiarelli said.

Starting out

Mr Chiarelli began his career as a barber and worked part-time from the age of 14.

He always knew he wanted to work with his hands, and in 1984, he began his apprenticeship to become a ladies’ stylist.

In those early years, Mr Chiarelli worked as a perm technician and was heavily involved in the fashion side of hairdressing.

In the late 1980s, he toured Victoria educating hairdressers about the latest cutting-edge hairdressing trends.

Second Avenue Hair and Beauty in Camberwell

Heritage

Mr Chiarelli opened Second Avenue The Total Look Hair and Beauty in Box Hill in 1992. The store was named after their location on Second Avenue. Their motto was simple: to offer a professional, genuine service at a respectable price.

In 1999, they expanded to Camberwell but decided to stick with the Second Avenue Hair and Beauty brand.

“At the time there was a nice, raw buoyancy about the place,” Mr Chiarelli said.

“There was plenty of activity, but it hadn’t become as hip as what it is now.

“There was movement in Camberwell, you could feel that it was going to take off.”

People were immediately receptive to Second Avenue Hair and Beauty and the business quickly flourished and grew.

“We were a young and energetic team and it seemed to be what Camberwell needed at the time,” Mr Chiarelli said.

“When we first moved to Camberwell, we specialised in colour work and were also doing a lot of colour corrections at a reasonable price.

“We developed a reputation for that.”

In 2003, Mr Chiarelli opened a third location in Carlton, but has since downsized to concentrate solely on the Camberwell store, which has a team of six.

Meet Sam Chiarelli of Second Avenue Hair and Beauty in Camberwell

Contemporary hairdressing

Mr Chiarelli said he felt today’s fashion lacked the “raw innovation” of yesteryear, but the sharpness and detail had improved.

“In our day, we spent a lot more time being innovative and trying to invent and were not so concerned with the detail,” he said.

“Thirty years ago there weren’t the products available that we have today. Nowadays, one has a lot more tools to work with and the education is far better within the industry.

“Today the detail is everything and it’s absolutely magnificent.”

Looking ahead

Mr Chiarelli still loves the job, but has taken a step back in the past couple of years to spend more time with his family.

He hopes to one day open a store in Melbourne’s CBD.

“My heart and soul are still in-house,” Mr Chiarelli said.

“It’s been an incredible journey of 30 years and it’s still going.”

Second Avenue Hair and Beauty in Camberwell

Visit the salon

Second Avenue Hair and Beauty

Rear, 614 Burke Rd, Camberwell

Phone: (03) 9882 6622

Visit their website: http://www.secondave.com.au/