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Official DeclĂŠor Accredited Salon
“We aim to provide a superior, professional service within a friendly relaxed environment.
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Welcome to The Essentials Beauty Salon We are a comprehensive local beauty salon located in the centre of Castle Bromwich, Birmingham. We are in our 11th year of trading and we offer an extensive range of Beauty, Nail and Tanning treatments to a very high standard within a professional and relaxed environment. All our Beauty Therapists are trained to the highest standard to guarantee the best treatment possible. Alongside this we provide additional aspects to your salon experience to complete our superior service. Here are just a few of the additional services that we offer to our clients: Purchase your salon exclusive product directly from us: Products available to purchase from Decléor, St Tropez, Crystal Clear, Nailtiques, Calgel & CND Nails. Client Reward Scheme: This is available to each client for money spent on treatments or products. With this you can earn up to £25 worth of FREE treatment just for choosing to stay loyal to us. T&C’s apply. Special offers/Packages: All year round there will be special saver deals available to all clients. Online: We have a comprehensive website keeping our clients up-to-date on new treatments, products and offers. www.the-essentials.co.uk Appointment Reminders: This is free text service for every client, plus we can send discounts, special offers and information straight to your mobile. Facebook and Twitter: Join us on our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter and you will have exclusive access to offers and events. Search for The Essentials Beauty Salon on Facebook and we are @TheEssentialsBS on Twitter Gift Vouchers : These are available for all treatments, products or any value of money. You can purchase these in salon or online.
Thank you for choosing us. We hope you enjoy your treatments
Decléor Holistic Face Treatments Each one of Face treatments (except Discovery) features the distinctive DECLÉOR style; a welcoming diagnostic back massage and facial tailored to the specific nature of your skin.
Oxygenating Matte & Pure (90 mins) Oily/Combination skin
Ultimate Vitamin Glow (60 mins) with Steam (75 mins) All Skin types
An intensive balancing treatment that immediately reduces shine for instant clarity on dull, devitalised skin, this antibacterial and mattifying facial blitzes spots and shine. Includes Aquatic Plant Powders and an oxygenating power mask for a brighter and shine-free complexion that’s simply flawless.
Award winning vitamin facial to leave your skin visibly radiant. Power-packed with vitamins and anti-oxidants, this award winning facial melts away stress. Combines a re-balancing Essential Oil elixir plus warm, decongesting mask for skin that’s purified, perfectly replenished and glowing. Decléor Vital Eyes (60 mins)
Anti-aging Eye
Anti-ageing and visibly plumping for a smoother eye zone. Put the sparkle back! Featuring repairing and intensively hydrating eye masks, this targeted treatment fights fatigue, quenches moisture loss and helps erase wrinkles for a sparkling, rested eye zone. Discovery Facial (30 mins)
All Skin types
Moisture Quench (90 mins)
Normal/ Dehydrated skin
Deeply hydrating facial for super-soft skin. This super-hydrating facial quenches the thirstiest skin. Includes gentle exfoliation to smooth then a nutrient-rich mask to intensively rehydrate for skin that’s supple and cashmere soft. Divine Nutrition (90 mins)
Dry/ Dehydrated skin
Deliciously cocooning and nourishing to comfort and repair. By cocooning skin in deliciously nourishing Essential Oils and active nutrients, this facial comforts, renews and repairs. Ultra-nourishing to feed dull, dry, exposed skin, it transforms complexions to radiant and satin smooth.
Intensely balancing and detoxifying for visible clarity.
Harmonie Calm (90 mins)
Sensitive skin
Desensitises and reinforces stressed, fragile and reactive skins. Acting like a calming comfort blanket, this blissful treatment relieves stressed, angry skin. Power-packed with skin strengthening Essential Oils and including a skin-perfecting peel-off mask, it works immediately for clear, soothed and resilient skin. White Radiance (90 mins)
Dull and Pigmented skin
Vitamin C-packed facial for sheer brilliance. Like looking at pigmentation and uneven skin tone through a soft focus lens, this illuminating facial dramatically restores radiance. Using advanced Vitamin C technology and a precision plant power mask, skin is left glowing and beautifully even.
Holistic Treatments Advanced Anti-Aging Facials
Indian Head Massage (45 mins)
Three technologically advanced facials to fight every concern, each with precise and blissful rituals. Based on 40 years of skincare expertise and utilising the latest technological breakthroughs in anti-ageing care, they bring a new lease of life to maturing complexions, offering dramatic improvement in skin tone and clarity.
In the treatment you receive a massage of the head face upper arms, neck and shoulders. It incorporates Indian massage techniques and a pressure point massage to the face and scalp. It can help with stress, tension, muscular aches and pains, scalp disorders and stimulates hair growth. Or just simply to chill out and completely relax.
Bio Retinol Wrinkle Resist (90 mins)
Hopi Ear Candles (45 mins)
1st signs of aging
This is an extremely relaxing and pain free treatment that is carried out with a straw shaped tube that has been infused with essential oils. This is lit at the top end and your therapist will position it securely and safely so the smoke from the candle will create a gentle vacuum to help draw out any congestion from within the ear canal. The ear candles are used to relieve headaches, sinus problems, build up of ear wax, hay fever sufferers and mild congestion in the ear canal. You will also have a relaxing pressure point massage on the face to finish.
For immediately visible results, bio retinol ap2™ combined to powerful youth-boosting ingredients and gentle exfoliation target lines and wrinkles. A mineral mask also lifts, plumps and firms for a luminous, younger-looking complexion. Collagen Plump & Lift (90 mins) 40+ Years Ultimately effective anti-ageing facial leaving the skin plumper and firmer. Energising but luxurious, specialised massage helps recharge skin tissues while an indulgent, collagen-rich mask infuses the complexion with skin-plumping nutrients. The skin’s natural renewal process is kick-started for firmer, radiant skin. Advanced Sculpt & Lift (90 mins) 50+ years Triple performance to eliminate wrinkles, loss of tone and dryness. Targets the seven signs of ageing to plump out lines and increase tone. Strengthening from within, skin becomes less sensitive and satinsmooth, with a new freshness and luminosity.
Decléor Holistic Body Treatments Aroma Solutions Tranquillity Scalp Massage (30 mins) Can be added to all Decléor facials and body treatments Inspired by oriental techniques this aromatherapy massage has been developed specifically for the head neck and shoulders to produce a condition of deep relaxation. Cellulite Expert Detox Therapy (60 mins) Detoxing and re-sculpting for problem areas. Problem areas like hips, thighs and buttocks are re-sculpted and re-contoured. Combines Decléor’s state-of-the art Slim Effect range with intensive massage to either eliminate toxins or help tone and firm.
Perfect Legs, Pretty Feet (45 mins) Rejuvenates and invigorates for gorgeous feet and legs Energise sluggish circulation and flush away toxins to relieve puffiness with this focused yet pampering treatment. Tired, aching muscles relax to leave you feeling like you’re walking on air. Expert Firming & Toning Therapy (45 mins) Reparative, targeted body sculptor. An intensive, collagen-rich localised mask is applied to problem areas to help regain tone, elasticity and hydration levels. Skin becomes firmer and stretch marks fade.
Aroma Wraps (75 mins) Four tailor-made cocooning full body envelopments. Each envelopment comprises three key elements - exfoliation, body mask then scalp and back massage. Offering total pleasure and comfort, use of a heated blanket maximises penetration of the active ingredients for top-to-toe benefits. Expertly tailored to your specific needs. Peppermint & Grapefruit Slim Effect Detoxifies and firms
Anti-fatigue Citrus Energy Boost Energising and revitalising to improve circulation
Re-balancing and results focused, this invigorating detoxifying wrap attacks cellulite and re-mineralises skin. Leaves mind and body recharged… and in better shape.
A super-stimulating envelopment to improve poor circulation, ease aching muscles and fight fatigue. Excellent for treating cold hands and feet, ideally suited to those who enjoy an active lifestyle.
Lemon & Mango Firm & Tone Tightening, sculpting and smoothing A collagen-boosting wrap to erase imperfections, strengthen skin and offer figure sculpting benefits. Repairs and moisturises skin all over for a smooth, firm and radiantly younger looking body.
Vanilla & Ylang Ylang Relaxing Hydration Intensely calming and nourishing for super soft skin Offering the relaxing sensation of a long, deep massage, this cocooning warming wrap relaxes mind and muscles deep down. Skin feels satiny and looks luminous too.
Body Massages Aromatherapy Massage Heavenly full body Aromatherapy treatments. Relax, detoxify, tone or stimulate with one of these tensionreleasing, holistic treatments. Stresses and strains blissfully melt away and skin all over is left revitalised and velvety. You and your therapist will decide which of the 4 balms will be used during the treatment depending on your concerns Swedish Body Massage This a classic massage technique that uses deep muscle work and yet still provides a completely relaxing treatment. Full Body (60 mins) Back, Neck & Shoulders (30 mins) Aromatherapy Warm Stone Massage (60mins) Divine heated stones relax away muscle tension and strains. Stimulate energy flow while soothing body and mind with this heavenly massage that uses the warmth of heated stones to ease every tension. Decleor’s Aromatic Balms heighten the ecstasy and also supremely soften skin. Just heaven. Full Body Exfoliation (30 mins) This can be included in a massage treatment or booked separately. Radiant Mom 2 Be (75 mins) Pregnancy can take its toll on your body so relax and let a highly trained therapist safely and gently treat you to a truly nurturing experience. This blissful face and body treatment includes a comforting tummy mask that actively helps reduce the risk of stretch marks plus draining massage to reduce water retention thus lightening ‘heavy’ legs. A skin-brightening facial ensures you look as glowing as you feel.
CACI Non-Surgical Face and Body Toning Caci (Computer Aided Cosmetology Instrument) are revolutionary treatments that have been hailed as the first non surgical alternative to cosmetic surgery. Caci Quantum is a system that is effective, painless and relaxing. An advanced treatment system that combines faradic current with the advanced technology of the Caci Micro-Current. It re-educates and restores muscle tone, triggers the repair activity with your own skin cells, whilst redesigning and sculpting your body. The four modes available are Slimtone, Contour, Lymphatic and Microlift. These work to tone, lift, detoxify, and regenerate the skin and the muscle tissue. Lines and wrinkles are refined whilst sagging muscles are tightened and lifted. For the maximum results we usually recommend a programme of treatments followed by maintenance once a month. Face Caci Non-Surgical Face Lift (60 mins) This treatment works on all areas of the face and neck. It will rebuild the structure of the facial muscles, by lifting and toning the face. It also works on the natural production of the collagen and elastin to help with fine lines and wrinkles. Body Body treatments are tailored to your own needs; therefore we recommend that you book a consultation first. This will enable your therapist to design the best programme for you.
Slimming and Toning (30 mins) Re-education of muscles with light drainage. Helps to break down fatty tissue and tone muscles. Toning (30 mins) Re-educating sagging muscles and strengthens degenerated muscle tone. The toning programme is equivalent to the stomach doing 360 perfect situps, thighs doing perfect leg raises, buttocks doing 360 perfect buttock clenches, when on advanced level. Cellulite (60 mins) Working specifically on relieving the toxins within the muscle. This treatment is an hour, as it is necessary to complete this with a lymphatic treatment to drain away toxins. Lymphatic (30 mins) This can be used on the face or the body, and it can be used alongside all other treatments to make them more effective. Working to drain toxins to lymph nodes to detoxify your skin. Contour (30 mins) To be used on Bust, Buttock or Stomach to restore and strengthen the muscle. Good for post natal clients. Follow after the slimming or toning treatment for optimum results.
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Crystal Clear Microdermabrasion Crystal Clear Microdermabrasion literally takes years off you by gently exfoliating the outer layers of skin. It treats a vast array of skin concerns, on both the face and body, using a safe and controlled method of skin resurfacing. The treatment provides immediate visible results for aging skin, lines and wrinkles, open pores, blackheads, pigmentation, blemish scars, acne scars, stretch marks and much, much more. You’ll see the difference even after just one treatment, however for more problematic skin concerns we recommend a course. With regular treatments, the skin increases its collagen and elastin formation, to give you a naturally firmer and more rejuvenated look. What’s more, the gentle vacuum action gives the facial muscles a mini ‘workout’ each time, providing an immediate lifting effect and an ongoing improvement in tone. We offer treatments for the face and body. Face Crystal Clear Face treatment Standard (45 mins) This is perfect for anyone that just wants to give their skin a boost and a deep clean. We will perform an all over ‘beauty flash’ and then move on to ‘correction’ where we concentrate on more specific areas of concern. Following this a temporary lift to the skin. You will then have cooling and lifting mask applied to the whole face and receive a relaxing hand massage.
Moisturiser with an SPF 15 is applied to complete the treatment. Crystal Clear Face treatment Deluxe (60 mins) This treatment is designed for people that have more specific areas of concern. You will receive all the elements from within the Standard treatment. However your ‘correction’ time is longer and your mask will be left on for the full 20 mins that it requires to give you a full lifting effect. You will be able to choose from either a scalp and shoulder or foot massage. You will also gain the extra benefit of a special eye wrinkle massage performed with the Crystal Clear ‘Eye Pen’. Body Crystal Clear Body treatment (from 15 mins) This is completely prescriptive and can take from 15 mins depending on the areas and concerns. It is very effective on in-growing hairs and red stretch marks. * Consultation is essential and medical questionnaire will be required.
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Manicures, Pedicures, Calgel & Shellac Calgel Extensions and Natural Nail Overlays Calgel is applied to the natural nail, like polish, Calgel is completely safe to use, and a pleasure to wear. It has been developed to not contain the chemicals and ingredients found in some other products, which seal off and inhibit the natural nail.
treatment to suit your needs and lifestyle. Your nail technician will also run through your home care advice required to keep your Calgel nails in perfect condition. Home care products are available to purchase. Maintenance is recommended approximately every 2-3 weeks.
The natural nails are able to respire and grow healthily under the protective layer of Calgel, so the natural nail does not deteriorate underneath. To keep toenails and fingernails perfectly groomed, even as they grow, Colour Calgel can be easily painted over and removed without damage.
We also offer a Hard Sculpted Gel Nail Extension. Please ask for details
Calgel is very versatile as there are many different finishes you can choose from; Clear, French Manicure and a choice of over 40 different colours.
Nail Art We offer a generous selection of different designs for fingers and toes from classy to the wicked. Log on to our Facebook page to see pictures of some of the designs that we have done.
Full Set Calgel Nail Extensions Application of a new sculpted (not plastic tips) extension to every nail. Full Set Natural Calgel Nail Overlays Application of gel overlays to your natural nail. Infills Maintenance and backfill to existing gel nail extensions or overlays. Nail Repairs/Replacements Individual nails can be repaired with Fibresilk or replaced if damage occurs. A full consultation will be done prior to any gel being applied, to discuss what will be the best
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Nailtiques Treatment Manicure (45 mins) The Nailtiques Manicure repairs and encourages the health and growth of the natural nails. It is prescriptive to your specific needs. It includes cuticle work, hand and arm massage and a file and polish to finish Nailtiques Mini Manicure (30 mins) Includes cuticle work, file and polish. Creative Spa Pedicure Pedicure (45 mins) Includes heated foot spa, foot and leg exfoliation, cuticle work, massage and a file and polish to finish. Creative Deluxe Spa Manicure & Pedicure Deluxe Nail Treatments (60 mins) These treatments include all areas in the standard treatment, plus exfoliation, extended massage and a heated mask treatment. CND Vinylux Polish Upgrade your manicure or pedicure with the new revolutionary Vinylux polish. It comes in 67 colours and is just like ordinary nail polish except: • It drys in 8.5 minutes • It last up to 7 days on fingers & 7 weeks on toes • Non Smudge • Non Chip • Stays super shiny
• Removes with acetone based nail varnish remover! Minx Nail Designs Minx are totally cool new nail designs that are easily applied and removed by simply heating them up. Plus they can last up to 8 weeks. Removing them is easy too. Simply heat them again and they will just peel away! We have many great designs for you to choose from Pink Cheetah Print to bright Gold Chrome, and many more. You can have these applied alone or upgrade your pedicure to a Minx finish. CND Shellac: The Power Polish This industry changing nail polish is almost too good to be true. Released 3 years ago to critical acclaim, many other nail companies have tried to copy it. They all claim to be Shellac but there is only one CND Shellac Power Polish, and you can get it with us! We have over 100 colours and it is applied to the fingers or the toes like a polish but it sets under the UV light like Gel. You can also upgrade your Manicure or Pedicure to include it. Benefits: • Dry when you leave the salon • Non Chip, • Non Smudge, • Stays super shiny All of this for up to 14 days and it still removes in 10 mins with no damage to your natural nail
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Waxing and Eye Treatments Waxing This is a very effective alternative way of removing body and facial hair, with results that last up to 5 weeks. Waxing of the following areas is available. Full leg Hair removed from the thigh down to the ankle. ½ Leg Hair removed from the knee down to the ankle/ thigh to the knee. Bikini line Standard - Hair removed outside of a normal pant line Brazilian - The landing strip. Hollywood - All the hair is removed. Full Arm Hair removed from the shoulder down to the wrist. ½ Arm Hair removed from the elbow to the wrist. Under arm Lip/Chin Other waxing available on request Decléor Luxury Wax Perfect for clients who suffer with ingrowing hairs, and who want to get the most effective wax.
You can add this to larger waxing treatments. It includes exfoliation and the application of Decléor Post wax oil. Decléor Hair inhibitor lotion is available for home use. Eye Treatments Eyebrow Reshape/Tidy This popular treatment can be done by waxing, threading or tweezing. Eyelash Tinting* This is a great way to achieve a semi permanent colour to your eyelashes and to create the illusion of extended length. It is a quick, painless treatment that can last up to 5 weeks. Eyebrow Tinting* Eyebrow tinting is perfect for people with very fair hair. It can define your eyebrow shape, which in turn will frame your face. False Eyelashes* These are clumps of aprox 3-4 eyelashes that are attached with glue. You can have as many as required and last up to 1 week with the appropriate after care.
Please note: • *Requires a 24 hour patch test prior to treatment to rule out allergic reactions. • No sunbathing or sun beds for 24 hours before or after treatment. • No heat to the area for 24 hours after treatment. e.g. hot baths, sauna, steam rooms etc. • No cosmetic products to be applied to waxed area for 12 hours after treatment. e.g. deodorants, make-up, perfumed products etc.
St Tropez Tanning & Pre Holiday Treatment The Classic Tan Using the famous St Tropez cream self tanning system you receive a relaxing body treatment, including exfoliation and a fantastic natural looking colour. This version has more DHA therefore produces a darker tone. Colour lasts up to seven days with the appropriate aftercare.
We also stock a full range of St Tropez Professional home care products, to maintain your professional tan once you have left the salon.
Product needs to be left on the skin for 4 hours after the treatment and then washed off at home. Colour can take up to 12 hours to develop.
The perfect pre-sun preparation… with a sun-kissed finish.
Ultimate Spray Tan The famous St Tropez tan in the easy, quick drying and effective spray version. You need to come for your treatment with no make up, body creams or deodorant on, and you also need to exfoliate your whole body prior to the treatment. Product needs to be left on the skin for 8 hours after the treatment and then washed off at home. Colour can take up to 12 hours to develop. It comes in 3 shades, Classic , Dark, and Sensitive. Classic: The original St Tropez Colour Dark: Double the shade of Classic Sensitive: The shade of Classic, but this product has no DHA. So if you are allergic to fake tan then this is perfect for you.
Pre Holiday Treatments Sun-kissed Mediterranean Glow (90 mins)
This gorgeous treatment is for a golden ‘juststepped-off-the-plane’ tan… without sun. A gentle full body exfoliation combining Fruit Seeds and Essential Oils prepares skin for the most even selftan results; 100% pure and natural Aromatherapy Balms are then massaged in to pamper and totally relax. Self-tan is smoothed in all over for a flawless, natural finish to ensure your enviable Caribbean glow. Sunset Face & Body Repairing After Sun Treatment (90 mins) Prolongs a tan and restores comfort to sun-drenched skin Soothing and replenishing, this hydrating treatment helps restore skin that’s been in the sun and also prolong a golden tan by preventing peeling. Leaves sun-soaked skin smooth, revitalised and soothed from top-to-toe.
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Men’s Treatments Energising Body Massage This is a classic massage technique that uses deep muscle work and yet still provides a completely relaxing treatment. You will receive a professional consultation prior to your treatment to discuss your needs and muscle concerns. Full Body Massage (60 mins) This includes the following areas; back and shoulders, back and front of legs, arms, top of the chest and neck. Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage (30 mins)
Decléor Tranquillity Scalp Massage (30 mins): Inspired by oriental techniques this aromatherapy massage has been developed specifically for the head, neck and shoulders to produce a condition of deep relaxation. This can be added to your massage or face treatment as a luxury extra. Waxing Treatments Eyebrow Tidy: This popular treatment can be done by waxing or tweezing.
Includes exactly what it says!
Back wax: Hair is removed from the top of the shoulders down to the waistline
Intensive Energising Face Treatment (60 mins)
Chest and Abdomen Wax: Hair is removed from the front of the shoulders down to the waistline.
This treatment includes a cleanse, tone, exfoliation and steam of the face to draw out all the impurities and deep clean the skin. The exfoliation can also lift any ingrowing hairs caused by shaving. It is then followed by a relaxing face massage, cleansing and firming wheat mask and is finished with a soothing moisturiser. Perfect for keeping the skin smooth and soothed from aggressions of shaving, and a great treatment for pure relaxation.
1/2 Arm Wax: Hair is removed from the wrist to the elbow/top of the shoulder to the elbow.
Express Energising Face Treatment (30 mins) A high-speed solution to re-energise skin, this rejuvenating treatment recharges instantly to leave tired skin looking clearer, fresher and with reduced beard growth. Job done.
Full Arm Wax: Hair is removed from the wrist to the top of the shoulder (not including the underarm). • No sunbathing or sun beds, no heat to the area e.g. hot baths, sauna, steam rooms etc. for 24 hours before or after treatment. • No cosmetic products to be applied to waxed area for 12 hours after treatment. e.g. deodorants, after shave or perfumed products etc.
Full list of all treatment prices available on separate flyer with this brochure. We kindly ask for 24 hours notice for any cancellations* and that all clients treat ourstaff with respect and courtesy.
Opening Hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday
9.00 - 5.00 9.00 - 5.00 9.00 - 8.00 Sunday
Thursday Friday Saturday CLOSED
9.00 - 8.00 9.00 - 6.00 9.00 - 5.30
All major Credit/Debit Cards accepted:
Call our friendly professional team for assistance with booking appointments or any enquiries.
Telephone
0121 749 7000 Alternatively visit our website and book online
www.the-essentials.co.uk
*Failure to give 24 hours notice could incur a late cancellation penalty of Reward points being forfeited or deducted. A deposit may be required for large bookings.
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