We all like a little spice in our lives, right? Spicy bloody marys liven up Sunday brunch. Dinner holds more interest when there’s a kick to our tacos, and date night…well, you know. Ah, but here’s the real hot zinger. If you’re looking for sizzling
Once again, we are entering our hurricane season. If you’ve lived in New Smyrna Beach a while, you know that this time of year can bring with it everything from strong thunderstorms, to damaging wind and rain, to category 5 hurricanes with a whole lot
Gentlemen prefer male barbers. Wait, did I say blondes? No, I said male barbers, and here are some of the reasons why… Sometimes it is just nice for men to interact with men in certain circumstances, and some low pressure, relaxing time with your barber
Tired of those Mickey D arches above your eyes? I’m sure we’d all prefer to see the Mickey D arches along the side of the road when we are hungry as opposed to above our eyes at any time! Ah, but don’t stress. The beauty
Want a wedding day that is set against one of the world’s most beautiful backdrops; is held in a place where the fun never ends, will forever be etched in the minds of you and your guests; and doesn’t cost you a fortune? You want
Flip flops provide easy, breezy, airy comfort. They are a staple here in fun-loving Florida, a rite of passage for serious sun worshippers everywhere and the style of choice for those who are incomparably chill. So, it is understandable why some might “flip flop” on
Remember those tightly curled, frizzy perms from the 80’s that you used a headband or scrunchy to keep in check? Thinking you want a redo? No problem! Perms are making a comeback for women; and they are doing it in style… Out with the old
Do you know which is a smoother move…waxing your eyebrows or tweezing your eyebrows? It’s waxing for sure! Waxing is one of the oldest and most effective ways to semi-permanently remove hair. A paper or cloth strip is pressed on top of a layer of
Ever consider trying a shorter hairstyle, but worried it wouldn’t look right? Maybe you wanted to try a trendy, new style, some hair extensions or see if being a redhead would heat things up in your life, but you didn’t want to waste the time,
Cashmere sweaters, the light tickle of a feather, a well-worn pair of jeans…the softer things in life can feel so nice. Softer is also better when it comes to your feet. Pedicures are great for softening the skin on your feet and eliminating calluses, but
Who doesn’t love choices, right? So, what sort of choices do we have when it comes to our manicures? The most popular are traditional nail polish manicures, gel polish manicures and acrylic manicures. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of each… Basic
Ever notice when you spend time in the sun, that your hair does that thing…it makes blondes blonder, it turns mousy (sorry) brown into a brighter brown and it adds lively lighter reds to rich burgundy? After that day in the sun, when natural highlights
Microblading has become one of the hottest trends in beauty treatments, and it is available at the hottest salon in New Smyrna Beach – Swanky Salon! Want to wake up looking fresh and ready to go? Permanent make-up can make that happen. You can have
Ever experience an old school style hot shave with rich, hot lather, a towel that is just the perfect temperature and razor sharp shaving that will result in a better shave? When a hot shave is done right by an experienced professional, it is the
Ok, so if we are all being honest, not all of us wake up looking like Jennifer Lopez on a Las Vegas stage. If you are anything like me, you may lean more toward Charlize Theron in the movie “Monster” on most mornings. There is,
Whether it’s at the high school talent show, while competing in a sporting event or enjoying a holiday party, we all want to shine. We even want our hair shiny, our shoes shiny and our teeth shiny. Ever think about making sure your nails are
Hair loss can be stressful and traumatic for cancer patients. Research even indicates that the emotional turmoil caused by hair loss can actually facilitate physical setbacks for cancer patients. Wigs made from natural hair can help cancer patients to maintain self-esteem and a more positive
You know that gorgeous way the vibrant colors of the sunset sink into the somber sky; or the way the sunrise makes the world come alive from bottom to top? That’s Ombre…one of the hottest hair trends – which gradually transitions hair from light to
Does your nail technician trim your cuticles during a manicure? You may want to tell him/her that you prefer to merely push back the cuticles instead of trimming them, and here are the (somewhat scary) reasons why: Here’s the not so scary news. Cutting your
We all want soft skin, and paraffin is certainly the perfect way to maintain satiny skin on our hands and feet, but the paraffin wax procedure also provides a wide spectrum of additional benefits… The paraffin wax procedure is a relaxing process that helps to
Chamomile tea, fuzzy slippers, curling up in bed with a good book, a nice glass of merlot before dinner…are all excellent ways to relax, but did you know that a manicure hand massage can do wonders for relaxation and even your circulation? The benefits of
Looking for something beyond just the ordinary hum-drum hair cut or mani-pedi experience? Look no further. The Swanky Salon experience transcends beyond the normal realm of beauty treatments, transporting you to the next level of hair and nail care. Our friendly, experienced hair stylists and
Nail art has been around for thousands of years, as far back as Egyptian times when nail colors were used to distinguish social standing. Today, nail art can be anything from simple polka dots or stripes to detailed works of art on each nail. Nail
Thinking it might be time to freshen up your hairstyle…maybe with something that makes you look and feel a little younger? Ask any skilled hair stylist what to do and they will tell you that a soft framing shape with lots of layers is best
Are you someone who likes to shake things up? Do you pride yourself for being up on the latest trends in style? Enjoy being one of those hip chicks who is the first to sport a new, trendy look? Then Ombre hair color may be
Depending on your personality, if you are thinking about going from long hair to short, you make want to give the decision some careful thought or you may just “go for it” on a whim. Either way, it is a good idea to make sure
Donating hair may mean more than you think… Surgeries, painful recoveries and treatments that can cause enough nausea and discomfort to put your entire life on hold…Cancer patients – including little children – go through enough without having to deal with the loss of hair.
Remember when you were little and you aspired to be that kid down the street? He was a little older than you, so he was good at everything you couldn’t quite master yet and all the cool kids loved him. Or when you fell head
From their wagging tails and deafening purrs, to pure joy and affection, our pets provide us with an unmatched level of unconditional love. It is a proven fact that pets positively affect the physical, psychological and social aspects of our lives. Pets are used to
Did you know that happiness leads to better health? In fact, studies indicate that people who enjoy life maintain better physical function throughout their lives, and those who are unhappy are 80% more likely to develop impairments. The same is true of the work environment.