What Is LED Light Therapy?
Ashley Branham Ashley Branham

What Is LED Light Therapy?

LED uses the energy of different wavelengths of light to stimulate different reactions in the skin. LED stands for light emitting diode. This technology was initially developed by NASA scientists working aboard the ISS to grow food without sunlight. Medical researchers then adopted the technology after it showed promise in wound healing. LED devices can now be found in aesthetic studios around the world, including here at Lively Esthetics!

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What is a Facial?
Ashley Branham Ashley Branham

What is a Facial?

What is a Facial?

A Facial is a skin treatment performed by a licensed esthetician. Facials can be pure relaxation-focused, targeted and clinical, or anything in between.

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Springfield, MO Local Gift Guide
Ashley Branham Ashley Branham

Springfield, MO Local Gift Guide

This holiday season, I have made it my mission to support as many locally-owned businesses as I possibly can. Years past, I’ve ordered so much crap online, none of which meant anything particularly special, it was just to be able to put something under the tree.

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Transitioning from Summer to Winter Skincare
Ashley Branham Ashley Branham

Transitioning from Summer to Winter Skincare

As the temperature drops, the heaters kick on. Forced heat, fireplaces, and space heaters all suck the moisture out of the air, and your skin! Then you step outside into the icy Ozarks air, removing any hydration left in your skin. So, what's a skin-conscious person to do to prevent completely drying out and becoming a member of The California Raisins?

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How Self-Care Can Help You Weather The Winter.
Ashley Branham Ashley Branham

How Self-Care Can Help You Weather The Winter.

As the nights grow longer and the weather gets colder, the risk of Seasonal Affective Disorder increases. The Beginning of Winter marks one of the most hectic, and for some, downright depressing times of the year. The constant GO, GO, GO of the Holiday rush, end-of-year wrap-ups, and a million other things are constantly vying for our attention. During this time, it’s so important to take extra care of yourself. Here are some ways you can make this time of year more bearable.

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