Have you been wearing the same hairstyle for years? Has your hair been damaged by harsh summer weather? Do you always wear your hair tied back in a pony tail because it’s easier? Are you starting a new chapter in your life? Does your hair lack volume and shine? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then it’s time to consider hairstyle makeover. Style and Hair Color Expertise You Can Trust Once you've decided to make a change, it’s important to put your hair into the hands of … [Read more...]
Happy Feet: The Benefits of Having a Pedicure
Summer is the time to expose your toes, feet and legs to the advantages of a monthly pedicure and show off your latest summer fashions and favorite sandals.  The average person walks anywhere from 7,000 to 11,000 steps per day, which can really add up to a lot of wear and tear on your feet. Our feet also carry around all our weight, and need pampering from time to time. At Mac Med Spa the basic and enhanced care we provide for your feet has a number of health and beauty benefits: Relaxation – … [Read more...]
Five Culprits of Bad Summer Hair – and Five Solutions
Summer is here in Framingham and with it all the pleasures of the season: Sand, sun, beach, and pool. It’s also the season to exercise caution, however; otherwise you will end up with a gift from summer that nobody wants: Dull, dry, even faded hair. Don’t let it happen to you. Here are the five major culprits of bad summer hair, as well as five ways to keep them at bay so your hair stays healthy, strong and lustrous. 1) Watch out for chlorine. While we don’t want to … [Read more...]
Say Hello to Smooth Unblemished Skin with the Hollywood Spectra Peel Laser
Acne, the bane of 85 percent of adolescents and 30 percent of adults, has a new and powerful enemy in Framingham. It’s called the Hollywood Spectra peel laser and it’s in residence at Mac Med’s Union Avenue location. While the Hollywood Spectra may be tough on acne, it’s amazingly gentle on your skin. In fact, it’s a no down-time, nearly painless intervention that takes only 10-20 minutes of your time. Best of all, it is clinically proven to reduce all types of active acne, prevent future … [Read more...]
8 Facts to Know about Sclerotherapy and the Treatment of Veins
Last week we explored Ionithermie as a way to get summer and bikini ready. But what about other cosmetic problems that keep us in our jeans and off the beach? We’re talking about spider and varicose veins, those unsightly purple ropes and spindles that keep so many women from feeling beautiful in shorts or a bathing suit. You see, there’s no need to spend this summer hiding under slacks or a mumu. Proven treatment is available and can remove these unsightly veins once and for all. The … [Read more...]
Five Tips for the Getting the Best Airbrush Tan
It’s that time of year again to get airbrush tan. Shorts, bikinis and sundresses are all making their way from the back to the front of your closet. As summer fast approaches, you may be thinking of getting a MacMed spray tan to achieve a golden, sun-kissed look. Please do come in! We can’t wait to see you. But before you come in to experience the wonder of the Evolv Airbrush application and Mystic Tan, here are a few tips for getting the best – and the longest lasting – results from our … [Read more...]
Ten Tips to Maintain your Best Eyelash Extensions
So you've taken the plunge and tried the best eyelash extensions. Your lashes look amazing and you wake up looking bright-eyed and fresh. But how can you help keep these lovely lashes looking their best and lasting their longest? Here are 10 tips from Mac Med to keep in mind: 1)   Let the glue dry: For the first 12 hours post procedure, don’t let your lashes get wet at all. Allow the glue to completely dry. If you’re planning a truly wild water adventure, like a beach vacation or Club … [Read more...]
Get Ready to Bat your Thickest Eyelashes ever with Extensions
Ever hear of the eyelash fairy? No? Well, Mac Med hasn’t either, which is why we’re glad that eyelash extensions exist and that we offer them to our clients. Summer is the time when you want your makeup routine to be easy. You want to jump into the pool and not worry about getting raccoon eyes. You want to chuck the mascara that takes twenty minutes to scrub off. You want to skip the streaks, the smudges, and the shadows. But you also want full, thick Elizabeth Taylor-style lashes and not … [Read more...]
Get Bathing Suit Ready with FDA-approved Ionithermie Treatments
Did you know there’s a way to improve the appearance of cellulite that’s only recently come to the United States? Did you know that this treatment can also take inches off your problem areas – thighs, hips, and stomach, to name just a few? It’s called Ionithermie and it’s now available at Medmac. For many years, Ionithermie was only offered abroad and on luxury ocean cruise liners. Today, salon-level treatments of Ionithermie have been FDA approved and are available at select U.S. spas. We’re … [Read more...]
Five Scientific Reasons to Try Massage
Massage . . . We all know it feels good, but the evidence suggests that it does a lot more. According to research, therapeutic massage actually improves health and increases real well being. But don’t take it from us – listen to the science! Massage reduces stress: In a study from Emory University, people who received weekly massages had measurably lower levels of stress hormones than controls. Patients who received massages twice weekly had even lower stress hormone levels, and they also … [Read more...]
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