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Argyle Spa at the Sunset Tower hotel. Old world Hollywood elegance meets up to the minute services. WOWZA!

August 19, 2011

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Who knew the Sunset Tower's ARGYLE SPA was such a cool spot?!  (Not to mention the hotel! Seriously old world Hollywood glam. I am taking my hubby there on our next date night for cocktails on the roof.) 

The spa is actually the home of the Brazilian Blowout and they do everything here from full on med-spa services to Acupuncture to hair, to mani-pedi's, waxing, tanning, and the list goes on!

But what really made me ecstatic was that when you book a massage, along with it, you get an INSANE private session in their fabulous marble Turkish Hammam - literally the most amazing sensual experience I've had in…well…forever. Honestly, you just have to try it to believe it. Press a button and a waterfall runs over your body while you relax in a steam filled room, with water – everywhere. 

My therapist, Arianna, was fantastic. This was not your run of the mill homogenized hotel massage (the spa is not owned by the hotel, but a real spa's spa) but rather a deep and in-tuned session by a very educated and aware therapist. 

After the session, given in a glorious suite (and I mean classy, crisp stunning) you are offered more time to chill and take a bath in their humunggousss tub that fills up with so much water, it's like being in your own pool (compared to my apt tub, that is).  They wont rush you, so take your time and soak it up! 

This makes an amazing gift, if you're in need of a cool prezzie for someone, or even better, why not treat yourself to an end-of-summer detox/get ready-for-fall spa day? You're worth it!

For $120, why not make a day out of it?

 

MASSAGES

ARGYLE CUSTOM MASSAGE

At the Argyle, we understand that every person has specific needs and preferences when it comes to receiving massage therapy. Thus, we offer this purely customized massage treatment personalized and tailored just for you. 

Our therapists will take a few minutes to discuss your previous experiences and explore the vast possibilities available to you in order to ensure every minute of your massage is poignant and specific to your needs and desires. Among the leaders in the industry of professional massage therapy, our therapists are adept in a multiple of styles and hand techniques. 
50, 80, 110 minutes – $120/$170/$230

ARGYLE AMBASSADOR MASSAGE

The Argyle Signature Massage is powerfully therapeutic and deeply relaxing. This treatment was masterfully devised to blend the most effective aspects of Swedish, Sports, Deep Tissue and Shiatsu Technique. Throughout the treatment, heated towels, eye pillows, hot pads and warm stones are incorporated. Including reflexology and scalp massage this treatment has it all. Enjoy the offerings of a multitude of massage styles and treatments with this, our most luxurious and indulgent massage. Perfect for the first timer or the seasoned spa veteran. 
80 minutes – $180

FOUR HANDED MASSAGE

Our massage four-hands is the perfect blend of choreographed flow and focus on specific areas. Incorporating both mirrored and individual massage movements, two expert massage therapists combine their prowess and energy to create a bodywork experience unlike any other available. The result is a totally balanced massage that will render you speechless. 
50 minutes – $240 

PRE & POST NATAL MASSAGE

Please inquire about our Pre and Post-Natal Massages.

MASSAGE ENHANCEMENTS

Buddha Nose Therapeutic Balms, $25.00
Hot Stones, $40.00
Salt Scrub, $40.00
Sugar Scrub, $40.00
Seaweed Detox Crystal Bath, $40.00
Milk Bath, $40.00
Additional Suite Time, 20 minutes $40.00

HAMMAM & BATHS

HAMMAN

Tucked away in our spa, resides a rarity in the western world: A true Turkish bath, referred to as Hammam. A Turkish Hammam is a low steam-heated room which exfoliates and detoxes the body while the mind relaxes. Our Hammam is loved by all who have experienced it, and has become a 'must have experience' for all our jet setter clients while visiting LA. The warmth of the Hammam opens your pores and allows for your body to relax and detoxify – the perfect way to start your spa treatments. 

Upon entering our Hammam, we supply you with our beloved Argyle Signature Sugar Scrub, cool towels and drinking water to rehydrate. This is the best way to start any of your spa treatments so you receive the deepest and full lasting results of the therapy, and leave the Argyle in a completely blissful, rejuvenated state. Your Hammam time is private and only for your personal use. 25 minutes
Single Person Hammam: $25.00, Couples Hammam: $40.00 

ARGYLE SIGNATURE BATHS
 
After your spa treatment, include one of our Signature Baths to your experience to further detoxify, relax, and refresh your body, mind, and spirit. Salt baths enjoyed immediately after a massage can increase your detoxification by over 60 percent.  

MILK BATH
 
Indulge in one of natures greatest beauty treatments, just like Cleopatra. Milk baths are full of Lactic Acid, a naturally occurring alpha hydroxy acid found in milk, which has an exfoliating effect on the skin – cleansing it down to it's deepest layers. Our Milk Bath is further enriched in almond oil and a soft vanilla scent. Leaving your skin clean, soft and irresistibly silky smooth. 20 minutes, $40.00 

SEAWEED DETOX CRYSTAL BATH

The ocean is the source of all life, and has powerful therapeutic effects on the mind, body, and spirit. OSEA’s Seaweed Detox Crystal Bath harnesses the healing power of the sea, to restore balance. Rich in sea trace minerals and exotic salts from around the world, this bath helps with detoxification, water retention, AND softens your skin to perfection. Bathe in the Sea of Life. 20 minutes, $40.00

 


Argyle Salon and Spa Press 

Argyle Salon and Spa Press 

 

 

 

 

http://www.argylela.com/

8358 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90069-1516
(310) 623-9000
Open Tue 9am-7pm; Wed-Sat 9am-9pm; Sun 10am-7pm

 

 

Almost end of summer love – MURAD Intensive Resurfacing Peel with Durian cell reform.

August 12, 2011

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INTENSIVE RESURFACING PEEL

WITH DURIAN CELL REFORM

WHAT ::  Love how radiant your skin looks after a peel or microdermabrasion? Get the professional results of both with Murad Intensive Resurfacing Peel. It sweeps away debris from the skin, making it appear younger, firmer, smoother, and softer.

WHO :: Ideal for dull, aging skin with fine lines and wrinkles. Also beneficial for acne-prone skin.

WHAT'S INSIDE :: Glycolic Acid renews the surface layer of the skin, removing dead skin cells. Bamboo Beads provide mechanical micro-exfoliation to buff away build up, further reducing the appearance of wrinkles. Salicylic Acid clears out excess oil from the pores.
Primary Benefits:
  • Resurfaces to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
  • Brightens tone and smoothes texture
 
12 treatments | $165
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Avitalin Skin Care – superior nutrition for optimum skin health.

August 10, 2011

 

Skin Radiance  

GLOWING SKIN WITH SKIN RADIANCE 

No, I’m not pregnant and I’m not a blushing bride and alas, I’m not in love (unless you count that unrequited crush).  So why am I glowing?  Well, maybe it’s because I’ve been using Avitalin’s Skin Radiance Growth Factors Renewal Complex.  Yes, that’s a complicated name for a skin care product, but when I investigated the ingredients, I came to understand the intensity of the name.  The first component is Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF), a compound discovered by a Nobel Prize winning biochemist named Stanley Cohen.  The second radiance-inducing ingredient is kinetin – a type of plant hormone that induces cell division and turnover, which, as we who chase anti-aging ingredients know, is a key factor in achieving the high pro glow.  The third ingredient contributing to this complex brew is deer velvet extract.  Now, this ingredient really demanded some further investigation. 

Deer velvet extract indeed comes from deer antlers, which are cast off every year as part of the deer’s natural growth cycle.  These antlers are harvested for both their nutritional and medicinal value and have been used in Asian medicine for thousands of years to stimulate the immune system, to promote cell growth and for their strong anti-inflammatory properties.  Sounds good to me. 

Marina Volod – founder of Avitalin hails from Russia and now lives in Oregon and her philosophy of skin care is to treat the skin but also use ingredients that activate the innate biological functions of your skin cells to better perform.  You might also like to know that Avitalin’s products are free of parabens and formaldehyde-releasing ingredients commonly used to preserve skin-care products and instead they use a new natural preservation system approved by ECOCERT and other international certification organizations.  You can check out Skin Radiance at:

http://www.avitalin.com/skin_radiance_.html

Benefits:

• Stimulates new cells growth
• Increases epidermal thickness and strengthen skin’s elasticity and structure
• Relieves oxidative stress and helps in delaying premature aging
• Helps in the healing process
• Visibly reduces the appearance of fine lines

 

1oz.  $100

Avitalin’s ultimate anti-aging complex features an unparalleled combination of growth factors to combat the visible signs of aging and generate new cell growth.Recent scientific research has shown that growth factors are capable of tissue remodeling and play a leading role in the process of new cell development. Gradually the skin is transformed, becoming clearer and firmer. 

 

xo Alison 

Another Laser Spa to check out. LaserAway on the Sunset Strip in WeHo.

August 8, 2011

High end lasers coming to a hood near you!

I recently checked out LaserAway, right on the Sunset Strip, which offers everything from tattoo removal to Botox and IPL's. The place was immaculate, the staff was organized and professional and I was very impressed with the technicians.  I decided to try out a skin rejuvenation treatment that is used to decrease pore size and even skin tone.  It attaches to the Cynosure Apogee Elite hair removal system.  Overall it felt great, but I am not sure about any results after only one treatment.  It's sold in packages of 6 for $1200 or $250 for one treatment. The PA who administered is was great.

If you are into laser hair removal and live in the area, say, up on Doheny, this is a perfect spot to try out.

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LaserAway in West Hollywood, California is the answer for your cosmetic procedure needs in Hollywood. We specialize in hair and tattoo removal, as well as treatments for sun damage for West Hollywood residents. Our specialists are highly trained to use the most cutting-edge technology for your treatments and to make you feel as comfortable as possible. We have world-class customer services and unbeatable results. Our West Hollywood staff and our California-licensed and registered nurses are professional, welcoming, and are all certified in laser procedures and familiar with the newest state-of-the-art technologies. You can feel comfortable at LaserAway in West Hollywood, knowing that you are getting the best care possible along with the results you desire, all for an affordable price in a relaxed environment. You can rest assured that our facilities are private, clean, and welcoming, and that all of your questions and concerns will be addressed. Give us a call today to discuss any of the following West Hollywood LaserAway procedures:

 

Try This Kick Ash Mud Mask. And put some volcanic ash on your face while you’re at it. SELLA.

July 29, 2011

Mud Mask

New Product from Sella All Natural Skincare Reduces Wrinkles, Cellulite and More


Volcanoes are typically associated with destruction and distress, which is why so many people are surprised to hear the ash expelled from these dangerous land masses actually have healing components.  Leading skincare line, Sella All Natural Skincare, has harnessed the power of volcanic ash to create their Volcanic Ash Mud Mask.
 
A combination of minerals extracted from the ash are combined with elements like Magnesium, Calcium, Iron and Silicone Dioxide to create an incredible effective product that is proven to replenish dry, dull skin while simultaneously drawing toxins out of the body.  Green Mud is added to the Mud Mask for maximum penetration of pores.  In addition to reducing cellulite, stretch marks, fine lines and wrinkles, Sella's Volcanic Mud Mask also improves the appearance of crow's feet, under-eye puffiness, scars and blemishes.  This miracle product retails for $60 and can be ordered online at www.sellaus.com
  

Also lovingggg….

  • Sella's Nano Natural Facial Cleansing Bar allows for the deepest penetration of your pores to eliminate dead skin and promotes healing from UV induced damages and other ailments.  With Sella's Classic Cleansing Bar, you can remove all makeup, including mascara, lipstick and sun block residue. Sella's Facial Bar is designed to pull all wastes and toxic substances from your pores.  With clean pores your skin will have an even tone and texture. Fighting wrinkles and improving firmness of your skin, Sella's facial cleansing bar restores your skin's pore health and strength creating soft and smooth radiant skin. 
  • Classic Nano Gold Serum (OBSESSED!!) has a high concentration of Nano Gold and Vitamin C. Dark circles and eye puffiness disappear in days while Sella Serum fights wrinkles and delays your skin's aging process. 
  • Classic Nano Natural Essence Cream: Sella's All Natural Essence Cream captures the power of Nano-technology promoting maximum moisturization of your skin. When applying Sella's Essence Cream, you create a pathway for natural sebum secretion to restore moisture to your pores. This allows damaged pores to recover and improvement of skin tone. Sella's Essence Cream restores the natural function of your skin while delaying your skin's aging process through moisturization, enhancing soft and smooth skin.Sella-6

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About Sella Skincare: Founded in 1992, Sella Skincare was created in South Korea after Mr. Lim Dae Mvan was inspired to treat the burns of a young child using high concentrations of selenium and other natural products.  Years later, the company combines nanotechnology along with all natural ingredients to create a four step skincare line unlike any other on the market today. The Sella Skincare line has been proven to work on a variety of skin aliments including: acne, eczema, rosacea, burns, fine lines, stretch marks, dark circles and rashes. For more information, please visit http://www.sellaus.com.