HOROSCOPE your FEBRUARY ‘23
What do the cosmos hold for you this month?
AQUARIUS
JAN. 20 FEB. 18
I t ’s your time to shine Aquarus!
As your cosmic season comes to a closing, the stars shower you with a strong force of magic, love, and positive growth. Embrace the moment Tap in to this ener gy by treating yourself to some be on you. O thers will be mez morized by your beautiful soul.
TAURUS
APR. 21 MAY 20
Keep your head up Taurus! The new year may have had a bit of a rocky star t- but this month, the stars have aligned to pro vide you with the much-needed stability and security that you desire. Channel your energy to wards productive goals Car ve out some time to think about where you want to be in the fu ture Make a plan and take action.
PISCES
FEB. 19 MAR. 20
Your season begins this month Pisces The stars encourage you to keep an open mind- this way, you can fully allow yourself to experience the new and excit ing adventures that are coming your way This season will spark new beginnings, friendships, and love interests! Don’t be afraid to jump on any new oppor tunities.
gEMINI
MAY 21 JUNE 21
Februar y is all about fun and pleasure for you, Gemini. Don’t be surprised if a new romance weeks. This season, the cosmic
wor th. Your wants and needs are impor tant. Explore your in terests and deepest fantasies with your par tner
virgo
Aries
MAR. 21 APR. 20
Februar y is the ideal time for you to dive deeper into your spiritual ity and self- care practices, Aries. Tap into your wisdom, spritual growth, and psychic abilities by healing your inner wounds. Fo cus on yourself and nur ture the areas that you may have been neglecting Take a luxurious bubble bath or star t journaling.
cancer
JUN. 22 JUL. 22
you abundance this month, Can cer! Do not limit this to just mon
of happiness and love into your life. Your persistant hard work and get discouraged. Keep pushing through and reep your rewards
libra
JUL. 23 AUG. 22
This cosmic season highlights a period of transformation for you, Leo Be honest to yourself about your needs. The stars allow you these needs to others- whether it is in personal relationships or within the work place This sea son is all about new beginnings and receiving the recognition that you so rightfully deser ve.
OCT. 24 NOV. 21
I t ’s going to be a busy month for you, Scorpio! The prima r y focus for you this season is your career Expect to receive good news at work. Keep an open mind...and an open cal endar. Tr y to accept invitations to network ing events Your in tense nature adds fuel to your contagious to those around you
AUG. 23 SEP. 22
Get ready for the stars to spark up your sex and love life this month, Virgo! This month, af fection awaits- you’ve been warned! Expect a deepening of your par tnerships- experience other worldy intimac y after sex, tering orgasms. The cosmic pow ers are on your side, but the rest of the magic is up to you!
sagittarius
NOV. 22 DEC. 21
This season is all about com for t and pleasure for you, Sag ittarius. The stars are aligned to provide you with coz y, pure -hear ted, love and suppor t throughout Februar y Spend some one - on- one time with your par tner and dive deep into your passions. Explore role -playing. Have some fun. You deser ve it!
SEP. 23 OCT. 23
This season is all about freedom for you, Libra. The cosmic powers
power ful way Have fun being out spic y new things in your ro mantic relationships When you give a little, you will receive a lot Take control of your power
capricorn
DEC. 22 JAN. 19
The cosmic powers are promoting happy and social moods for you this month, Capricorn! You have a reputation of being a work aholic- but this month, tr y focusing on creating a work/ life balance. Enjoy intimac y with romantic par tners and make fun memories with your friends
y our pe rs o n a l r el a ti on shi p s .
EDITORTHE A LOVE LETTER FROM
The start of the new year has already abundance of love and gratitude. From celebrating our Brandermill location's ninth anniversar y of business to celebrating our Las Vegas location's seventh year of business- there is so much for us to be thankful for! Working in this fast-paced beauty industr y means that the hard work (and fun) never stops. In Las Vegas, we had the incredible opportunity to be apart of a Valentine's Day themed photoshoot starring the beautiful Annalee B elle- a client and good friend oftoshoot with Annalee fully embodied the -
spired looks were created by Makeup Artist, Erica Vermin and Stylists, Brittany Willard and Rosario Moreno-Lopez. A special shoutout to the photographer, Erin Roberts, and Wild Nomad Flower Co. for their vision and for making it all possible Take a look at some of our favorite photos from the shoot on the next page. -
ing just a few of the new and exciting things that are currently happening in B ombshell Land. Check out Melissa Black's Red Light Lounge article to learn about Red Light -
Our Artistic Director of the Hair Department, Tiziana Pendergrast, dives into the histor y of Red Hair, and why we love our unique redheads so much! Looking for a change and want to go Red? Check out the Coming In Red Hot article on page six for some redhead inspiration from a few of our stylists' previous clients. Another trend that we all are obsessing over is Clean writes about her love for our new Clean beauty haircare line, Aluram. Learn about some of Lisa's favorite products from the line on page 8. As B ombshell's Creative Director, I feel truly honored to work alongside such talented people ever yday. Having my dream job and being able to work- doing what I absolutely love
sharing with you some of my all-time favorite products that we carr y at B ombshell. On page 9,
that are used in my ever y day life and have become irreplacable staples in my beauty routine. I hope that you enjoy reading this month's zine- just as much as I enjoyed creating it for you all. Have ideas or suggestions for next month's zine content? Send them over to me via email! 'Til next time---All the love.
Gabrielle Tran Creative Director & Editorgabriellelovesbombshell@gmail.com
Model: Annalee Belle
Makeup Artist: Erica Vermin
Hair Stylists: Rosario Moreno-Lopez + Brittany Willard
Photographer: Erin Roberts
Visuals/Florals: Wild Nomad Flower Co.
Shoot Location: Bombshell Salon Las Vegas
THE LOUNGE RED LIGHT
Introducing Red Light Therapy: The Hottest New Skincare Treatment Available Soon at Bombshell Beauty Lounge
By Melissa Black Bombshell Owner and Master AestheticianThose who have spent any time with me either getting a facial treatment, following me on social media or honestly on any given day know light therapy (RLT) is an ever emerging dermatological treatment that has become increasingly popular as a treatment for skin conditions and as an anti-aging remedy.
RLT is the application of red and near-infrared light to the surface of the skin and is believed to stimulate the production of new blood vessels, in--
which help reduce irritation, redness and pain associated with these conditions. Additionally, RLT -
to boost collagen production in the skin. Collagen is a major structural protein found in the skin that
production is decreased, which occurs with age and sun damage, it can lead to wrinkles, sagging skin and other signs of aging. Research has shown collagen production, which can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and other signs of aging.
Red light therapy can also be used to treat skin damage caused by the sun, as well as other environmental factors. RLT has been shown to increase the production of melanin, the pigment that provides skin its color and helps protect it from the sun ’ s ultraviolet (UV) rays.
RLT can help improve skin tone and reduce age spots and discoloration. Furthermore, red light therapy can also help reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks by promoting the and diminish the appearance of these blemishes. Finally, red light therapy is also beneshown that RLT can help reduce the healing time of wounds and accelerate the repair of broken skin.
The Benefits:
Promotes Wound Healing
Reduces Age Discoloration and Dark Spots
Increases Collagen Production
Reduces Appearance of Acne and Wrinkles
Reduces Appearance of Scars and Stretch Marks
AntiInflammatory
wound healing by increasing the production of growth factors and collagen to facilitate the healing process.
Red Light Lounge to the B ombshell Southside -
able Red Light and Micro Needling treatments and where you will see real results without breaking the bank!
Stay tuned for our red carpet launch with special premier pricing!
COMING IN RED HOT “ “
The Ancient History Behind Red Hair: Why We Love Our Redheads
By Tiziana Pendergrast Artistic Director of Hair Photographer: Sonnie Slagle Model: Natalie Davis Hair Stylists: Tiziana Pendergrast and Lauren Gray Makeup Artist: Mollie BroughmanValentine’s Day is a special occasion to express our love and gratitude for those who are most precious to us and in B ombshell Land we think nothing pairs better with this holiday than vibrant, resplendent red hair!
Red hair is a uniquely attractive featurety and sexiness. Here are just a few reasons why red hair is one of our favorites for Valentine’s Day.
Red hair has a vibrant and eye-catching intensity that stands out from other hair colors. -
lure of a woman with red hair as she entrances us with her passionate aura. When combined with the romantic atmosphere of Valentine’s Day, no other color can set the mood quite like red.
Red hair has historically been a symbol of
red hair have long been admired for their femininity and grace. In the same way that romantic love is consuming uncontrollably, red hair captures this feeling by embodying the same vibrant intensity hair have been celebrated and even feared as symbols of strength and power. Ancient and bestowed beauty onto those with red hair.
thought to have had a reddish tint to his hair, and in ancient Rome, it was believed that Julius Cae-
hair As cultural superstitions around red hair have varied from place to place, so has its meaning Red hair is a rare genetic trait; it appears in only 1-2% of the human population and only 26%
redheads are praised and teased at the same time.
ten combined with unique personality traits that make redheads especially attractive. Studies have
ities that make them irresistible to any partner. radiate vitality and attractiveness throughout their lives due to the strong, determined spirit that comes with being a redhead Red hair has a mysterious and enchanting allure that is rarely found elsewhere So on this Valentine’s Day, let us all raise a glass to those who possess the seductive beauty of red hair Whether naturally or happily enhanced at B ombshell we think you are pretty special!
Natalia Zimmerman @nata_at_bombshellCLEAN BEAUTY FOR YOUR HAIR
Aluram Gets 5 Stars
By Lisa TraniCLEAN BEAUTY FOR YOUR HAIR - ALURAM GETS 5 STARS
have learned ver y early on that having great hair is not only an important commitment, on the days when you ’ re not in the salon paying for a particular ser vice. Taking care of your hair consistently helps to keep those locks in top form!
Tr y i ng out ne w h air c are pro du c ts t a kes s ome research and thought. Maintaining the color, texture and styling of your hair doesn’t have to be a daunting task. I’m here to help give my honest review of a new line at B ombshell Salons which had me sold from the ver y start!
Aluram is a line that checks ever y single box on my l ist for al l of my hai rc are nee ds. e b e st p ar t of t his hair c are line? You get cle an and cons cious
ty with a clear conscious” and they truly deliver the abs olute b est pro duc ts t hat I have tr ied on my hair in years.
Clean beauty is something that is ver y important to me personally for many reasons. I regularly color my hair, have a ver y dr y s c a lp and a ls o have t hick
Fina l ly, I love t he Shine Serum for f r izz cont rol and heat protection. It doesn’t leave my hair feeling greasy, yet it conditions and detangles. For us t h i ck hair g a ls, t hat is t he Holy Gr ai l of st y li ng products. Alarum makes an extensive line for all hair types for hair types and styling challenges. Now, I have s ave d t he b e st p ar t for l ast , t he pr ice! You w ou ld n e v er b e li e v e t h at t h i s s a l on qu a l it y, cl e an b e aut y li n e i s a ord able but it i s competitive with drugstore brands and is so much better! Bombshell is now carr ying the Aluram line all of their locations. Ask one of our styling professiona ls w hich pro duc ts are r ig ht for you and your hair needs!
my hair looking and feeling great. All of the products in this line are color safe, parab en f ree, sulfate f ree, vegan, gluten free and cruelty free. With ingredients such as co conut water, ros e-hip oil, olive oil, biotin and algae extrac t, Aluram us es the purest of ingredie nts t hat w il l l e ave you fe eli ng goo d ab out w hat you ’ re using on your hair
and st y ling rout ine are t he Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner for cleansing and conditioning. My hair feels nourished, the scent is light and the products moisturize without leaving a waxy residue. For st y li ng , I am ob s e ss e d w it h t he Volumizing Foam w hich is g re at for bui lding bo dy wit hout weig hing my hair down because I really like big full volume.
FROM HAIRSPRAY-TO SETTING SPRAY, AND SELF TANNER-TO SPF, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED.
U-DRY High Volumizing Dry
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Abbie Rios Content Creator @alrportfolioWith times changing and trends moving faster than ever before, it was time that Bombshell Beauty Lounge evolved into the next dimension of digital marketing. Generation z’s creativity and drive helped change and pave the way society views social media platforms like TikTok - where business is growing and expanding! Bombshell strives to be a leader in the industry by constantly staying up to date with trends & opportunities that advance us (out of this world!).
Meet Abbie, our dedicated content creator who launched our TikTok platform back in the winter of 2021. As a VCUarts Fashion Merchandising major- with a concentration in digital marketing, the quick evolution of trends is no stranger to her. Bombshell is excited to have her as a member of this team as we continue to strive for new and exciting ways to connect with our clients and exceed expectations in this fast and growing salon industry.
PLAYLIST THE LOVE
Check out Bombshell’s 2023 ‘Hearts On Fire’ Playlist- This meticulously curated set of music will add the perfect touch to any date night or rendevous. Scan the QR code to access three+ hours of songs you’ll fall in love too.
Romantic
Hooverphonic
Old School Romance
Celestal, Rachel Pearl, Grynn
A Strange Kind of Love
Peter Murphy
Lips Like Sugar
Echo & The Bunnymen
Send Me An Angel
Real Life
6. 7. 8. 9.
10.
French Disko
Stereolab
The Love Parade
The Dream Academy
I Want Your Love
Nile Rodgers, CHIC, Lady Gaga
No Ordinary Love
Sade
Cupid