The Little Joys of a Really Good Pedicure
The Little Joys of a Really Good Pedicure

There are certain joys in life that are irreplaceable: a new book, a fresh garden tomato, a perfect blanket of snow on a winter morning. Joys like these are seemingly insignificant, yet they can have the biggest impact on us. Little joys can be the difference between a cherished memory and a normal Tuesday. I see the importance of creating time and space for new little joys in my day-to-day existence. To some, they seem indulgent or selfish, but I view them as necessary breaks in the monotony that awaken the senses, bring clarity and renewed optimism. One thing that I rely on to bring me so much joy are pedicures.

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Self-care, Skincare & BeautyFront DeskThe Pearl Day Spapedicure, nails, feet, nail polish, foot therapy, day spa, spa servicesComment
6 Ways Gardening Is Your Mental Health Ally
6 Ways Gardening Is Your Mental Health Ally

Let’s just start from a place of honesty… whether you think you’re faring well in the Rona times or not, we are all off center in some way or another right now. Many of the things we considered normal and perhaps took for granted have either been eliminated, replaced, or at least modified in this new world. Finding things that give us a sense of being grounded, centered, or simply feeling “normal” can go a long way toward health, whether that be mental, spiritual, emotional, or physical.

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Mental Wellness, Healthy LivingSean Vierragardening, garden, health, mental healthComment
Self Care for the WFH lifestyle
Self Care for the WFH lifestyle

Many people still find themselves spending much of their time at home, unable to return to the routines and luxuries they grew accustomed to pre-coronavirus. Things like monthly massage appointments get put on the backburner, as layoffs, furloughs, and uncertainty abound. But with so much on people’s metaphorical plates now, stress management in any form is vital. Let’s talk a bit more about why self-care and stress management is so important, and how you can achieve some while working from home.

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Self-carePearl Dayspawfh, work from home, selfcare, self-care, mental healthComment
Everything You Wanted to Know About Intimate Waxing but Were Too Afraid to Ask
Everything You Wanted to Know About Intimate Waxing but Were Too Afraid to Ask

A lot of women are hesitant to try intimate waxing. There can be a lot of emotion, shame, or even pressure in making the choice to remove hair from this area. However, it is 100% your own personal decision to wax or not to wax. Our esthetician, Allie, put it best, “It’s amazing to see how waxing can boost confidence and just make them feel like a new woman. 99% of them are waxing for themselves... not for a partner.” So tame the bush or don’t, we support everyone making the decision that’s best for their body.

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Skincare & BeautyPearl DayspawAX, waxing, hair removal, body hair, brazilian, candorComment
The Secrets to Perfectly Waxed Skin
The Secrets to Perfectly Waxed Skin

First, leading up to your waxing appointment, you should stop exfoliating for at least a couple days. Exfoliation can leave the skin more susceptible to irritation, and potential lifting (that’s when layers of skin pull away and tear.) You should also stop using certain products before a waxing appointment. Retinol should be stopped for 2-5 days before, since it can thin the skin. If you’re on antibiotics, you should also postpone your wax appointment to prevent skin lifting.

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Homespun Face Masks
Homespun Face Masks

I am also a mama on a budget. I do buy high-quality products, but I also love apple cider vinegar, witch hazel, and everyday items in my kitchen to brighten and nurture my skin. Here are some simple and delicious DIY Face Masks you can make in your own kitchen. Please to take into consideration that you know your skin best, and if you have sensitive skin please use caution and listen to your body.

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Skincare & Beauty, RecipesLily Lunnemannfacials, skincare, natural, selfcareComment
What Type of Massage is Right for Me?
What Type of Massage is Right for Me?

So you’ve decided 2020 is the year of self care, balance, and a better you. Fantastic! Massage is an excellent way to make a little time for yourself throughout the busy, hectic life you lead. Maybe you have stumbled across the Pearl Day Spa from a quick Google search (in which case, welcome!), or maybe your dear friend/aunt/neighbor/grocery store clerk suggested us to you. Perhaps you’re a longtime client looking to change things up and try something new. Whatever the scenario, you’ve made it to looking for a massage here, on our website. But what are all these different kinds of massages?

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Express Your Love in the Way They Want to Receive It--The Love Languages
Express Your Love in the Way They Want to Receive It--The Love Languages

When we attempt to show care to those around us, we tend to show it in the ways we prefer to receive love and affection, but not everyone’s language of love is the same.

Do you know your love language? Just as importantly, do you know the love languages of those around you? Keep reading for a few tips on how to show you care.

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Self-care, Mental WellnessSean Vierraself love, love language, valentines day, relationshipsComment
What's the Deal with Chemical Peels?
What's the Deal with Chemical Peels?

I will be the first to admit I have less-than-perfect skin. I wish someone had taught me some hard lessons about skincare: acne doesn’t always start/end in your teens, diet has way more effect than you think, and drink your darn water. Now, I have the pleasure of acne AND fine lines and wrinkles. It feels like I really won the lottery there (can you hear my sarcasm?) It sometimes feels like no matter how diligent I am about washing, moisturizing, and eating right, those blemishes stay right where they are. It wasn’t until I started working at the Pearl Day Spa over a year ago that I started getting peels. Now, I swear by them. So what is the deal with facial peels? How do they work, and what can you expect when getting one?

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Winter Is Here-- And so Is Hygge!
Winter Is Here-- And so Is Hygge!

I’m sure by now you have all felt the effects of the sun setting before 5 pm. Those dark winter months of the Pacific Northwest are here to stay, at least until next March. After the manic fun-filled energy of the summer months, it can be hard to feel jazzed about winter. Or is that just me? The sun has usually been set for an hour or two by the time I get off work, which makes life feel a little less joyful. But here in Oregon, it’s nowhere near as bad as even more northern latitudes. Surely, people must find a way to cope with the dark and dreary winter? Right?

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Clearing the Clutter-The Psychology of Place Inside & Out
Clearing the Clutter-The Psychology of Place Inside & Out

What’s cluttering your life? Is it the stuff in the corner of the bedroom, or the stuff in the corner of your mind? What are you tolerating that keeps you from expressing your true self? Authors Bruce and Lou Stewart say that clutter–both in our environment and our mind–is stagnating, blocking the free-flow of energy, or chi, in our homes and lives. Whether we’re detouring around a box in the living room or repeating a negative pattern in our head, it’s time to clear the path.

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Mental WellnessSean Vierrahealth, mental health, Wellness, MindfulnessComment