Hot Stone Massage: What It Is, Benefits, and What to Expect
There is a version of massage where the therapist’s hands alone do all the work. Hot stone massage is something different. Smooth, heated basalt stones are placed on key points of the body and used as a massage tool, and the combination of heat and pressure reaches muscle tension that standard techniques require significantly more […]
Micronized Mineral Cosmetics
The most beautiful cosmetic you can wear is healthy skin. That’s why A Moment’s Peace offers micronized mineral makeup by Jane Iredale. Recommended by plastic surgeons, dermatologists, and our professional estheticians, micronized mineral cosmetics are a true extension of our skin care regimen here at the spa. Jane Iredale cosmetics don’t block pores, are virtually […]
Meet Sandra Johnson: Licensed Massage Therapist at A Moment’s Peace
The quality of a massage depends almost entirely on the person delivering it. A license establishes a baseline. Experience builds the skill set. Twenty years of practice, thousands of individual sessions, and a genuine affinity for the work produces the kind of massage therapist that guests request by name and return to consistently. Sandra Johnson […]
Hairstyles That Make Your Face Look Thinner: The 2026 Guide
Why Your Haircut Affects How Your Face Looks Most people focus on clothing, makeup, or fitness when they want to look slimmer. Hair rarely makes the list. But a single haircut or styling choice can visually reshape your face more dramatically than almost anything else. The science behind it is simple: the eye follows contrast […]
10 Iconic Hairstyles From the 1940s to Today (And How to Wear Them Now)
Some haircuts are a product of their moment. Others become part of the culture permanently. The ten styles below have been reproduced, referenced, and reinterpreted across every decade since they first appeared, and for good reason: they work.
Here is a look at the most iconic hairstyles from the 1940s to the present, along with how each one translates to a modern salon appointment.
Easy Braid Hairstyles for Busy Women: 8 Quick Styles
Most mornings, your hair is the last thing you have time to think about. But walking out the door with a pulled-together braid is genuinely faster than most people assume, and it looks far more intentional than a basic ponytail. These eight styles range from two minutes to about ten. Each works best on second-day […]
7 Hairstyles We Love Right Now (And How to Ask for Each One)
One of the most common things stylists hear at the start of an appointment is: ‘I want something different but I’m not sure what.’ According to Allure, being specific with your stylist — describing the feeling you want, the maintenance you can commit to, and the face framing you prefer — produces dramatically better results […]
Skincare Tips From Our Estheticians: What Professionals Actually Recommend
The Mayo Clinic’s basic skincare guidance covers cleansing, moisturizing, and sun protection. That is a good foundation. But the advice licensed estheticians give their clients, based on years of treating real skin in a clinical setting, goes several layers deeper. The tips below come directly from what our estheticians at A Moment’s Peace share with […]
Beauty Buzz: Five Summer Tips
Summer is a time when our skin is constantly exposed to the sun. Whether you’re at the beach, on the lake or just out in your own yard, protecting your skin in the summer is a must. If we exfoliate, moisturize, and protect our skin, we can have healthy, beautiful skin year-round. There are things […]
Skincare Tip: Most Important Thing to Wear Everyday
Every spring and summer, we throw out our warm clothes and bring out our light summer wear. And although it’s fun pull out our summer wardrobe, many people forget the most important thing they should wear every single day- sunscreen! Back in 2014, several news agencies ran a story of a portrait artist, Thomas Leveritt, […]