Prepping for a spray tan is pretty straight-forward:  Shower, shave and exfoliate 24 hours before.  Do not put lotion, oils, perfume, deodorant or makeup on. Bring loose, dark clothing to leave in after your appointment.  ‍♀️ But what happens when maybe you haven’t planned accordingly, but still really don’t want to be pale for your trip, best friend’s wedding or date this weekend? ️ Here’s some excuses that I have heard over the years…… I can’t get a spray tan, I haven’t shaved my legs! I can’t get a spray tan, I’m wearing a white blouse today at work. I can’t get a spra ..read more

A day at The Windsor Court Spa. I pull in the circle drive to a friendly, familiar face. As I jump out and say “the key is in the cup holder!” he responds with “floor 4 - have a lovely spa day!”.  I kept this a secret for a really long time…….. I’ve actually been going to these luxurious spa-cations for like 8 years now. I KNOW! I spill my guts about every other thing I’ve ever been impressed with to anyone who will stop and listen, but this was different. This place is my oasis. It’s my little secret spot that feels incredibly indulgent and peaceful, and I just love going - by myself ..read more

I love looking back over the year to see what you guys loved, where we are excelling in the beauty industry and where we should pivot for the upcoming year. I'm a numbers girlie and like stats so let's hit up the 3 services we did the most of in-studio this year! #1 : Spray Tans We did over 1,300 tans this year Tons of brides, bridesmaids, vacation-prep, bachelorette weekend getaways, parties, events and most of all "just because I feel better tanned!" Our tans are customized to your skin tone. We are tan mixologist and create your solution from our different tan colors to match exactly what ..read more

In the world of beauty, eyebrows have taken center stage. Over-plucked, pencil-thin brows are a thing of the past. Now, it's all about showing your thick, luscious, and flawlessly sculpted brows. And there's no better place than Uptown Charm to get that "Brows on Fleek" look. The Rise of the "Brows on Fleek" Phenomenon The expression "on fleek" originated as internet slang, but it swiftly came to be associated with perfection, particularly in the field of beauty. When used in conjunction with "brows," it refers to precisely groomed, filled-in, and sculpted brows. Getting this look, however, is ..read more

I really love masking! Seriously. Having an at-home skin ritual is just as good for my mental well-being as it is for my complexion. I try to do a mask twice a week. Paired with a bubble bath, candle lit and usually a podcast streaming. But, I also throw a mask on in the shower when I know I need to exfoliate my body and shave my legs (spray tan prep day)….paired with a hair mask. I really like to multi-task. "Any which way you can get some masking in, it’s always worth how your skin feels and looks!" I’m sharing with you my “mask hacks” for when I need to multi-task on my face, for when I’m ..read more

Mascara is typically not needed with lash extensions and is one of the biggest benefits! However, some of my clients really love a glamorous look for special occasions, so I went on the hunt! Our tried and true brand discontinued theirs after my 13 years working with them and I kinda freaked out. But hey it's 2022 and we have learned a lot about pivoting. After about 4 months of extensive research and buying several tubes to try, I finally landed on our new botanical mascara. It was super important to me that our new mascara was clean, organic where it counted, healthy, nourishing and eco-con ..read more

Winter means we are outside less and therefore getting less natural sun. Your skin can start to look dull and uneven from the harsher temps. Keep a healthy-looking complexion with a little bronze from Uptown Charm! (& make note of these tips) Tip 1: Moisturize The colder weather and drier air can dry out your skin and can make it flaky and damaged. Switch to a heavier-based body lotion (sulfate & alcohol-free!) & apply immediately after stepping out of the shower for max absorption. Tip 2: Cooler Water Long, hot baths & steamy showers may feel good but they wreak havoc on your ..read more

Summer Travel Skincare. As I prepare for my trip to Spain in a few weeks, I promised myself I wouldn’t pack the night before and be up until 2am. Likely wishful thinking, but I want to try on outfits the weekend before and be 90% ready to go the day we leave. Last Summer we went to France for 2 weeks with only carry-ons. I impressed myself with that level of minimalism! However, Spain is where Zara originated…. So I think I’ll be bringing an empty suitcase to fill and bring home all the goodies, so I still need to pack light! This means packing toiletries that are multi-taskers and travel wel ..read more

Why pay for overpriced machine facials that blast your skin then moisturize, when you can do so much more and pay less? Dermaplaning. What exactly is it and do I need it? Dermaplaning is a physical exfoliation that removes the outermost layer of dead, dull skin and fine, vellus hair (peach fuzz). Basically, we take a fresh blade and scrape away your dead skin cells, revealing fresh, new skin. “I don’t even know what my skin type is, just make it look better!” If you've ever felt this then: You’re in luck, that’s WHAT we do. Dermaplaning gives immediate results while being gentle and relaxing ..read more

When I ask my clients “What’s your favorite beauty trend right now?” The answer is overwhelmingly “The natural makeup look!” This is why beauty treatments like lash lifts, brow laminations and organic spray tans are all the rage. They give you that effortless look of being naturally beautiful. They also just elevate the features that you already have! Less is more when it comes to the world of beauty right now and we couldn't agree more. Lash lifts are not new to the scene, but Keratin Lash Lifts are. I refused to offer lifts for years because they were so dehydrating and damaging. They gave ..read more