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...]
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...]
Acne Treatment: 15 Ways To Get Rid of Acne
15 WAYS OF ACNE TREATMENT Your skin is your largest organ, and it does a lot more than simply prevent you from spilling out all over the place. Skin cells are constantly replacing themselves, making a journey from the inner edge of your epidermis (your skin's outermost layer) to the outside of your skin. As a skin cell ages and approaches the skin's surface, the dying cell flattens out. … [Read more...]
Airbrush Makeup
Airbrush makeup is one of the newer popular trends for weddings or special events. It's a wonderful technique. Airbrush MakeupAs the airbrush makeup is sprayed on, it creates an even, sheer, natural appearance to the skin for a natural look. Airbrush makeup wears longer than traditional powder or liquid foundation. It will last anywhere from 12 to 24 hours. … [Read more...]
Colon Hydrotherapy: Commonly Asked Questions
Colon hydrotherapy is a procedure that rids the body of toxins. Colon Hyrdrotherapy, Mac Med Spa, MAExtracting toxins from your body with colon hydrotherapy helps cleanses the body and increases health drastically. Many find colon hydrotherapy a refreshing, as well as a relaxing procedure. A lot of people have questions when it comes to considering a colon hydrotherapy procedure, such as if it will hurt and if it is a safe treatment. … [Read more...]
