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LED Light Therapy skincare treatments may sound like something from a science fiction movie to the uninitiated, but they are actually a marvelous, modern way to give your skin a much-needed boost. LED Light Therapy skin treatments aren’t just for wrinkles, either. They offer treatment options for a whole slew of different skincare concerns, from dark spots to acne and everything in between. There are also options to customize and receive a combination of treatments based on your skin’s needs. But what do you do when you don’t have the time to make it in for a treatment as often as your skin demands?

The answer is to bring those benefits home in a way you can use at your leisure. The DRx SpectraLite™ FaceWare Pro LED face mask from Dr. Dennis Gross, MD is an FDA-cleared device designed to provide some impressive skin benefits from the comfort of home. Pro home care by Dr Dennis Gross. Lights on, years off, delivers glowing skin. But is it really worth all the hype? In a word: yes!

What It Is

To those uninitiated into the world of specialty skincare treatments, the DRx SpectraLite™ FaceWare Pro might look like a strange Iron Man face mask with flashing lights. It’s so much more than that — obviously, or there wouldn’t be so much hype surrounding this LED-light face mask! In the simplest terms, this is a facial mask meant to help improve the appearance of facial skin. But this is no single-use, ingredient-laden sheet mask or paste. This facial mask uses LED lights to provide an array of skin-boosting benefits. It is reusable — in fact, it’s meant to be used daily for the best effectiveness. With just a few minutes once a day, the DRx SpectraLite™ FaceWare Pro LED face mask can give you some serious skincare benefits, the likes of which are typically only available through medical spa treatments.

How It Works

This LED-light face mask isn’t just a beauty mask, it’s a medical-grade, therapeutic face mask. The colored lights aren’t just for looks; they give this LED therapy mask it’s skin-boosting abilities. Within the mask, there are 100 red LED lights and 62 blue LEDs. The mask can be set to run just the red LEDs, just the blue LEDs, or a combination of the two sets. It all depends on the benefits you seek for your skin. Those benefits include:

• Red LEDs stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, which can help with the appearance of wrinkles, sun spots, redness, and sun damage.
• Blue LEDs fight acne and help prevent future breakout by eradicating the Propionibacterium acnes bacteria that causes breakouts.

When both colors of LEDs are used in combination, this LED beauty mask works to provide all of those listed benefits at the same time.

How To Use It

To use it, simply position the mask as directed, adjust the supporting straps, and turn it on. Select your preferred treatment — red LEDs, blue LEDs, or both — and kick back for three minutes. Yes, that’s really all it takes. The programmed cycle will run on its own, so all you really have to do is remove the mask when it’s done. Use once a day for the best effectiveness.

In addition to the mask cycle, Dr. Gross recommends cleansing and using an Alpha Beta® Peel before using the LED therapy mask and following it up with your preferred facial serum or moisturizer.

How Do We Know It Works?

This isn’t just another flash-in-the-pan fad beauty tool. The proof is in the results. According to Dr. Dennis Gross, two separate clinical trials showed some pretty impressive results. 97 percent of participants in a ten-week clinical study saw overall improvement in fine lines, wrinkles, and skin tone after daily use during the course of the study. Further, 97 percent of participants in a two-week study saw overall improvement in their acne with daily use of this LED therapy mask.

But the reasons for effectiveness don’t stop at just the clinical trial results. This LED beauty mask is FDA-cleared, so you can trust that it has been through rigorous testing and will be held to a certain standard. Part of that standard is technology that does what it claims. In this case, the science behind Dr. Gross’ LED therapy mask has been proven outside of the skincare realm.

This LED-light face mask uses the same sort of technology as that used during NASA studies to grow plants. The LEDs in the study “stimulated cells’ natural production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate)” which is an organic chemical that appears in all living things and is what provides energy to cells. Essentially, the LEDs encourage growth. In human cells — specifically in skin cells — that means encouraging the production of collagen. As you may already be aware, collagen is what is responsible for a complexion’s evenness as well as the growth (or lack) of fine lines and wrinkles. As the body ages, it naturally produces less collagen over time. Dr. Gross’s LED light therapy mask uses technology designed to stimulate collagen production, which is where so many of the skin-boosting benefits come from.

Experience The Benefits For Yourself

While this LED therapy mask isn’t a magic wand designed to wave away every blemish instantly, it can offer some serious benefits — and wave away blemishes and signs of aging over time. You may see some results quickly, especially in regard to acne, but you’ll want to give it several weeks of daily use to see the real magic happen. Order your DRx SpectraLite™ FaceWare Pro from Paul Labrecque Salon & Spa today to experience the skin-boosting benefits for yourself! Shop the full collection of Dr Dennis Gross MD Skincare  at Paul Labrecque and receive Free Shipping and Free Samples with every order.

Whether it’s because of over-processing or the drying winter winds, no one enjoys the feeling of dry, frizzy hair. But, if you’re a redhead — by birthright or by choice — those frizzy hair woes may be worse than the average brunette or blonde ever experiences. If this is a struggle you experience, not to worry. Adrienne and Stephanie Vendetti of How To Be A Redhead, both natural redheads, visited the Paul Labrecque Salon and Spa in New York City for some frizz help. Their experience speaks for itself.

The Problem With Red Hair

Whether yours is a fiery red or a sweet strawberry blonde, red hues are some of the most appealing and beautiful shades for hair. The problem, as we mentioned above, is the frizz. The dye process needed to take your hair to red can often be more harsh than going either brown or blonde. The result may be a bright, bold red, but it’s probably also going to leave you with locks that need a lot of additional love to ease the frizz that comes from all the processing.

Even more interesting (though probably pretty annoying) is how natural red hair grows. Natural redheads have hair that is more coarse and frizzy. In addition, individual strands are thicker than those of brunettes or blondes, which makes up for the fact that redheads often have less hair. The overall result is that it means natural redheads are more susceptible to frizz issues than other hair types. It can also mean an ongoing struggle to fight the frizz without straightening away your beautiful curls.

Enter The Paul Labrecque Team

In order to find a more lasting way to smooth out frizzy red hair without losing their natural curl, the Vendetti sisters visited the Paul Labrecque Salon and Spa for some redhead tailored hair care. In 2004, the salon was named the best salon for redheads by New York Magazine and continues to be at the fore of redhead-friendly treatments. Paul’s recommendation for ditching the frizz and enhancing those natural curls? A keratin hair straightening treatment. At first glance, we understand if you did a double-take. A straightening treatment for redheads who don’t want to lose their curls? Yes! Just bear with us.

The idea behind keratin treatments is to condition and reconstruct each strand of hair and leave it sleek, smooth, soft, and shiny. While the treatment does involve straightening your hair initially, it won’t stay that way — only the hair smoothing results will. The duo recorded a video of the process, complete with before and after images, to show you the effects of the Paul Labrecque Salon keratin straightening treatment. The video explains how the treatment works, and shows Paul going through segment by segment to ensure every strand gets sufficient attention. After a keratin treatment, it’s advised you leave your hair alone for two to four days to allow the treatment to really take root. Once the initial few days have passed, you can wash, dry, and style as usual, though you’ll want to avoid salt water and shampoos with sodium laureth sulfate as both can remove the keratin more quickly. Be sure to watch the end of the video because both sisters show off their freshly washed, product-free hair. Even while damp, the difference is clear that the keratin treatment provided lasting de-frizzing without inhibiting curl.

Soft, Smooth Shine

Fortunately, keratin hair straightening treatments aren’t restricted to those with red hair, natural or otherwise. If you’re looking for a way to tame your frizz in an enduring way, contact the team at the Paul Labrecque Salon and Spa in New York City to schedule your keratin treatment!

“Glamour Magazine’s Best Beauty Products of All Time” - Biologique Recherche Lotion P50 “Best Designer Toner” at Paul Labrecque

Do you strive for flawless, lustrous skin and hair that shines with perfect health and vibrant color? You are absolutely not alone. People the world over are constantly on the hunt for the best beauty products to help heal blemishes, provide a great foundation, and highlight your best features. Given the wide variance among skin types, hair colors, and different facial feature shapes, it’s no small undertaking to find the best of the best. Enter Glamour magazine.

Offering The Best In Beauty

Glamour magazine has long been a beauty staple, both in the U.S. and around the globe. What started as Glamour of Hollywood in 1939 has become a global source for everything from the best beauty advice to the latest information on female-focused social change. In the decades since its inception, Glamour has spread across the globe and has versions in more than a dozen countries. By this point, it has become a staple for women (and men) around the world. So, who better to provide the best in beauty each year?

Glamour Beauty Awards

Each year, generally in early spring, Glamour releases their picks for the best in makeup, hair care, and skin care products. The list of products is curated and judged by a list of who’s who in beauty — some of whom write for Glamour, but many of whom work with celebrities, have mass followings on social media, or are owners of renowned salons/spas/dermatology clinics. All told, it’s a diverse mix of judges to help ensure a diverse mix of products make the list.

The Beauty Awards strive to provide the answer for the best product for a thorough range of different categories. Find the best foundation or lipstick, both designer and drugstore, on their list so shoppers of all budgets can find the right products. The full list includes selections for just about every makeup staple, hair care products for different types of hair, and skincare products for all skin types.

Proper Skincare With Better Products

As makeup pros and aestheticians will tell you, a vital part of any beauty routine is proper skincare. Glamour’s suggestion this year? Head to Paul Labrecque Salon and Spa in New York City (or to our online store) for the Biologique Recherche Lotion P50 skincare products. Glamour specifically highlights the Lotion P50 toner for its positive effects, but they also give kudos to the brand as a whole for being able to, “exfoliate, tone, hydrate, brighten, protect, and balance pH.” Those are some powerful effects, according to Pierre Samotin and the Glamour team.

Try the full line of Biologique Recherche Lotion P50 products to see the benefits this Parisian brand has to offer. Or, for a truly full experience, try a Lotion P50 spa day at the Paul Labrecque Salon and Spa. You’ll be pampered from head to toe with Lotion P50 products tailored to your skin’s needs for health-boosting effects that day and for weeks after. Contact us today to learn more about the benefits of Biologique Recherche Lotion P50 products or schedule your spa day!

To schedule a Biologique Recherche Facial Treatment call 212-988-7186 or email appointments@paullabrecque.com

New York's Paul Labrecque's latest Salon & Skincare Spa outpost is giving South Florida a very alluring option. Just the right balance of big-city edge, luxury services, the best in beauty products and celebrity-worthy stylists and technicians. Now open at The luxurious new Royal Poinciana Plaza in Palm Beach.

Located in the recently-revamped Royal Poinciana Plaza in Palm Beach, you’ll find Paul Labrecque nestled amongst luxury purveyors like Hermes, Theory and Kirna Zabete—so the fancy starts before you even step foot in the salon. Upon entering the sleek, modern space you’re greeted by the usual line of stylists’ chairs and an impressive array of retail offerings including Environ Skincare, Londontown Nail Care, home fragrance, jewelry and Paul Labrecque’s eponymous range of premium hair care products.

The beautifully decorated space is bright and airy with a clean simple yet sophisticated aesthetic with antique console tables and sparking chandeliers. Venture further into the space find a relaxing enclave for manicures and pedicures along with two serene treatment rooms for facials, waxing, massage and more. 

Beyond offering a wide range of salon & spa services that are guaranteed to pamper you and get you gorgeous from head to toe, the salon’s location just begs for a girls’ outing. With shopping galore and fabulous food options like Sant Ambroeus and The Palm Beach Grill, The Royal Poinciana Plaza is the go-to destination when you want to escape it all without travelling too far from home—and now you can get head-turning hair, too! 

To schedule call 561-402-8207 or email appointments@paullabrecque.com

Astrology and zodiac signs can help you learn all sorts of information about yourself and, with some help from an astrologer, use that information to make better decisions. Not sure what the new year will bring? Turn to astrology to gain some insight! Whether it’s decisions about your job or changes in your relationship, astrology can help you dig into your life and make those changes. If you’re looking for ways to make a positive change in your life this year, start with some sage advice. Brides Magazine contributing astrologer Lumi Pelinku, also a Paul Labrecque hair stylist, offers her advice on resolutions to make with your sweetie to benefit your relationship based on your astrological sign. (And don’t forget to check back to Pelinku’s previous Brides contribution about choosing a wedding hairstyle based on your sign). Here are her couples resolution suggestions based on your sign:

Aries

According to Pelinku, now is the time for Aries to sort out their intentions in terms of romantic relationships. Jupiter offers positive help for commitment and devotion, so use the coming year to decide if you and your love are in it for the long haul.

Taurus

Jupiter will be influencing Taurus until November; combined with Venus in retrograde, now is a great time for Taurus to evaluate what they want in regards to long-term relationships. Talk with your sweetie to set specific, attainable goals together in the coming year.

Gemini

In the coming year, Jupiter will affect two big areas for Gemini: career and fitness. Embrace the self-exploration and focus on your mental and physical wellbeing. Arrange for regular fitness dates with your sweetheart to make that positive journey toward wellness together.

Cancer

For Cancer, the coming year will have a heavy emphasis on luck in creative and romantic pursuits. March, especially, will be a time of high creative energy and October could be an excellent time to start making plans toward growing your family! This year is the year to resolve to have more open and honest conversations about plans for your family.

Leo

This year will have a big focus on the domestic side of life for Leo. This year could be the year to buy a house, grow your family, or otherwise focus your attention on family goals. Resolve to spend more time with your sweetie’s family as well as your own and focus on your life together.

Virgo

This year’s theme, for Virgo, is fun! Jupiter’s influence will bring confident communications with the potential for a lot of positive influence. If you’re looking for a resolution to share with your love, focus on short trips and companionship; spend time together and enjoy the communication that comes from your adventures.

Libra

Libras, this is your year to focus on finances — especially in regard to business ventures. Make plans, and the luck of Jupiter will be there. For a shared resolution, this is the year to create a financial plan and stick with it, no matter what the eventual goal.

Scorpio

The coming year is one full of confidence for Scorpio, which makes it the perfect time to delve deeper into your personal need and passions. Be open and honest with your loved ones and, for a couple resolution, focus on communication to express your needs and find happiness together.

Sagittarius

The teacher, Saturn, has recently left your sign, so life should become a bit more light-hearted for Sagittarius. This year is a good year to let go of your hold on past relationships; focus on now and the future both on your own and with your sweetie.

Capricorn

A lot is happening for Capricorn this year. Saturn comes home to its own sign, Uranus will spark excitement from mid-May to early November, and a solar eclipse in July brings themes of invested commitment and change in your love life. As a resolution, be open-minded and positive about the changes coming your way.

Aquarius

This year, work/life balance is the theme of the year. Jupiter will have some major effects on finances and work goals, which may influence your relationship. If you feel any hesitation, take a step back and reevaluate your relationship goals. Both with your sweetheart and solo, focus on your career, but don’t let your relationship suffer.

Pisces

The name of the game for Pisces this year is self-realization and growth. As you focus on learning more about yourself, opportunities for love will also increase, so focus on yourself and be open to what may come.

We all crave radiant, blemish-free skin. Skin that looks healthy, toned, even, and vibrant can have almost the same effect as finding the mythical Fountain of Youth. So, of course, proper skin care is important, and especially care for your facial skin. If you want youthful, vibrant-looking skin, there’s no need for injections or a facelift; better skin care techniques can make all the difference. The hardest part can be wading through the myriad options to find ones that truly work. This is where Paul Labrecque Salon and Spa can help.

Want to know something shocking? According to The Purist’s Beth Landman, one of the latest facial treatments for healthier, more youthful looking skin involves mild electrical currents in combination with Biologique Recherche skincare products. Paul Labrecque Salon and Spa’ Micheline Reboh was featured as one of the foremost providers of this new facial technique. In her article, Landman details this new facial process, called “remodeling,” and the benefits thereof.

How It Works

Stop worrying about injections, a facelift, or other invasive procedures to enjoy more youthful looking skin. The Bio Sculpt Lift & Firm Facial at Paul Labrecque Salon and Spa is a non-invasive alternative to help you enjoy rejuvenated skin without needles or surgery. And, because it starts with products from Parisian skincare company Biologique Recherche, the results of each facial are made to last far beyond the 60 or 90 minute facial session.

The “remodeling” process starts with Biologique Recherche products, all of which are designed to reach your skin on a cellular level to provide better benefits and are backed by more than 40 years of effective product creation. The specific Biologique Recherche products used during your facial will vary, as each session is customized to your skin’s specific needs. Highly concentrated Biologique Recherche products combine with the Lotion P50 all-in-one toner/exfoliator treatment to remove impurities, tone, hydrate, and nourish your skin. Minute currents of electricity are applied with the BR Remodeling Face® Machine, which helps provide immediate, visible results. The micro-current technology helps regenerate facial tissue, reach beyond the surface layer of skin to provide deep toning, stimulates facial muscles, and promote cell renewal. The combination of Biologique Recherche products and micro-currents of electricity works to provide a combination of deep cleansing and rejuvenation that reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and leaves skin looking vibrant and healthy.

Bio Sculpt Lift & Firm Facial

A “remodeling” facial at Paul Labrecque Salon and Spa starts with a Bio Sculpt Lift & Firm session. The specific Biologique Recherche lotions and serums will be tailored to you based on what will provide your skin the best benefits. In addition to the Biologique Recherche products and the application of micro-currents of energy as mentioned above, the Paul Labrecque Bio Sculpt Lift & Firm Facial also includes a few other vital steps to help refresh your facial skin. First, we start with deep cleansing, so the nutrient-rich products can better nourish your skin. Our Bio Sculpt Lift & Firm Facial is the most comprehensive of all our facial treatment options, so you can also expect exfoliation, gentle extraction, a firming facial mask, finishing serums and prescriptive treatment, a bio-reflex massage, and intensive protective finishing creams.

You can choose to keep the skincare service strictly for your face or opt to add on hair and/or full-body skincare treatments. Try a full-body exfoliation treatment or a slimming algae wrap session for all-over skin rejuvenation. Or, if your hair has been dying for a boost, start at the roots; a cleansing and nourishing hair and scalp treatment can help improve the health of your scalp, which leads to healthier, more lustrous hair. Of course, if you aren’t sure what your skin is calling for, discuss it with your skincare specialist at Paul Labrecque Salon and Spa. We are happy to help direct you toward the best products and treatments based on your individual skincare needs.

Ongoing Vibrance

At Paul Labrecque Salon and Spa, our skincare specialists strive to not only exfoliate and nourish your skin but to leave you with lasting skin revitalization. To that end, we keep up with the latest and best techniques for skincare and customize each treatment to what your skin needs. Learn more about our facial treatments and contact the Paul Labrecque team to schedule.

The idea of “having it all” is quite the appealing one. While having it all will undoubtedly mean something different to most, the phrase encapsulates the notion that we are all capable of living rich, fulfilling lives. The Mayfair Hall proposes to help each and every one of their readers with specialty tips, unexpected tricks, and valuable information that adds together to form “The Modern Woman’s Guide to Having It All.” Self care is a vital part of this, and recently, they shined the spotlight on Paul Labrecque Salon and Spa’s Biologique Recherche Lotion P50 Spa Day.

What better way to feel rejuvenated than a day at the spa? The Mayfair Hall recognizes Paul Labrecque Salon and Spa’s Biologique Recherche spa day options as a highly recommended way to encourage better health for skin, scalp, and hair — all while being delightfully pampered. As The Mayfair Hall explains, “If you are doing all this effort with your internal system (souping, juicing, and all other cleanses you might be subscribing to), it would just make sense to have the same care with the outside, right?” The Biologique Recherche Lotion P50 Spa Day treatments at Paul Labrecque provide a one of a kind spa experience that will leave you feeling nourished and revitalized from head to toe.

Skin Treatments

The range of skin treatments included in the Biologique Recherche Lotion P50 Spa Day are all designed to help improve your skin’s health. Specifically, the Lotion P50 treatments exfoliate, balance pH, tone, and nourish the skin — all of which helps your skin regenerate optimally. This means vibrant, healthy skin for days or weeks after your treatment, not just immediately after your spa day.

Skin Scrub & Massage

As highlighted on The Mayfair Hall, Paul Labrecque’s Lotion P50 New Skin Scrub and Massage is a relaxing way to enjoy softer, more luminous skin. During the one hour session, a stimulating body glove and the Biologique Recherche Gommage P50 are used to exfoliate dead skin, tone,  and remove impurities. The full-body exfoliation is followed by a massage with a purposefully selected Lotion P50 product based on your skin’s needs. The combination of massage and nourishing lotion work to infuse needed nutrients into your skin and increase blood circulation to help your skin on a cellular level.

Other Skin Treatments

The Paul Labrecque Salon and Spa offers other Lotion P50 skin treatments which can be combined with the skin scrub massage or done separately. The Lotion P50 Slimming Algae Body Wrap includes a heated, detoxifying wrap and a full body massage to smooth, tone, and purify your skin. In addition, enjoy a Lotion P50 Deep Cleansing Hydrating Facial customized to your skin. This hour-long treatment is personalized to your skin’s needs to repair, purify, nourish, and hydrate skin down to the cellular level for a brighter, more luminescent complexion. Finally, the Lotion P50 Anti-Age Dark Spot Hand Treatment is designed to exfoliate, tone, and nourish your hands to reduce the appearance of age spots or discoloration on your hands.

Hair Treatments

When we mentioned that the Biologique Recherche treatments will help nourish and revitalize from head to toe, that absolutely includes your hair. The hour-long Lotion P50 Capillaire Purifying Hair & Scalp Treatment comes with multiple rounds of scalp massages as a range of different Biologique Recherche products are used to cleanse, purify, and nourish both hair and scalp for stronger, more lustrous hair.