A slimming session, facial renewal and luscious hair – Fernanda Langhammer encountered all that and extra throughout her go to to Yuletide Salon & Spa.

I like to discover new magnificence locations on the island. We’re spoiled with numerous decisions, however some locations catch my consideration greater than others. Primarily those that supply differential providers on high of important therapies – that’s precisely what I discovered at Yuletide Salon & Spa. They not solely present nail and hair care, nevertheless it’s one of many few locations on the island with facials from the French model Guinot and distinctive Lymphatic Drainage Therapeutic massage that helps do away with cussed fats, improves cellulite and presents many different advantages. I’ve tried this sort of remedy earlier than and was trying ahead to seeing Yuletide’s tackle it.

Positioned on Budaiya Freeway, on the second ground of a constructing, the house is de facto well-thought-out. It has earthy tones and sage accents, with lights strategically positioned to create a heat setting. Constructive messages will be noticed on the partitions reminiscent of ‘Hola, Bonita!’ – that means hi there, lovely and ‘Magnificence begins the second you determine to be your self ‘. The homeowners, Eliana and Yuleidy, welcomed me with their Latino heat (they’re each Venezuelan), which I’m well-used to and love a lot.

I began my journey at Yuletide Salon & Spa with the extremely anticipated Lymphatic Drainage Therapeutic massage. Any such remedy is well-known in Latin America (I’m Brazilian and used to go for them on occasion, primarily earlier than bikini season, to sculpt my physique and cut back fats and cellulite – I really feel that it’s actually efficient for my physique form). You have got to keep in mind that it’s not a calming therapeutic massage; it has a really particular goal and, to ship the most effective outcomes, a little bit of ache is a part of the method. Yuleidy has a few years of expertise beneath her belt, and he or she has mixed a number of strategies to create Yuletide’s lymphatic drainage therapeutic massage signature, mixing guide and mechanical strategies. I have to say that I used to be fairly excited to check it.

It was carried out by Yuleidy and Milly, who’s in control of the remedy when Yuleidy will not be within the nation. I used to be requested to get became the disposable underwear and lie on the therapeutic massage mattress going through down. Each women began the therapeutic massage from my legs, every working in unison. It started with guide actions in direction of my lymph nodes and channels. Because the identify suggests, it helps to empty the toxins and fluids out of your physique utilizing the lymphatic system. The precept is to interrupt the fats cells after which act on rhythmic actions to assist them to maneuver and be drained. The remedy was adopted with wooden and steel remedy (utilizing particular hand-held instruments that assist to interrupt fats cells), which can also be well-known to enhance circulation and pores and skin texture, after which guide therapeutic massage once more. The subsequent step was the usage of a cavitation machine for 20 minutes. Ultrasonic cavitation is an ally for minimising adipose fats, serving to to contour and cut back circumference, this was adopted by guide therapeutic massage as soon as once more. A G5 machine entered the scene. It makes use of vibration and percussion to extend blood move and stimulate a spread of therapeutic processes. The remedy ended with a guide therapeutic massage. In accordance with Yuleidy, every step is adopted by guide therapeutic massage to maneuver the toxins and create an efficient outcome.

Lymphatic drainage massages are key in post-surgery procedures reminiscent of liposuction and cosmetic surgery. However in my case, eliminating cussed fats, decreasing cellulite and creating a pleasant contour are the targets. The women analysed my physique and noticed the areas needing consideration to execute the remedy solely in these areas. As anticipated, it was not a calming session; some factors have been extra painful than others (particularly the pockets of fats), however I’ve to say that it’s a good sort of ache. I preferred it a lot that on the finish of the day, I bought a 10-session bundle – summer season is simply across the nook and I imagine my common runs mixed with this remedy will ship unbelievable outcomes.

I then moved to the facial room, the place Carmen, the therapist, was ready for me. Guinot presents a sequence of therapies for various functions and he or she selected the Detoxygene for my pores and skin kind. The target, because the identify proposes, is to detox, reoxygenate and reawaken the complexion. Step one was a double cleanse, adopted by exfoliation. The enzymatic and mechanical scrubbing is carried out with a product containing papaya extract and cellulose to take away useless pores and skin and eradicate impurities and pollution, revealing a clean and refined texture. She then used a machine with galvanic present ({an electrical} remedy with low voltage) to carry out a facial drainage therapeutic massage to reinforce radiance and cut back puffiness. The detoxifying masks was subsequent. Utilized on high of a gauze positioned on my face, the inexperienced clay acts like a pollutant magnet to detoxify the pores and skin. The masks was left on for 12 minutes. After eradicating it, Carmen ended the session with a guide reoxygenating therapeutic massage utilizing a serum to spice up pores and skin microcirculation, facilitating the penetration of the lively substances within the product. I’m an enormous fan of facials and actually advocate it no less than as soon as a month. This remedy left my complexion mild, vibrant and radiant with a pure glow. It’s superb the way it misplaced its dullness and drained look. I’m now curious to strive different facials from Guinot.

However my beautification journey at Yuletide Salon & Spa was not completed. It was time to deal with my tresses. The salon makes use of L’Oréal and Kérastase merchandise, but in addition an revolutionary model, Kerarganic. Yuleidy selected the Kerar-Plex remedy from this model to deal with my curls. This hair perfector repairs bleached, broken hair, working as a deep conditioner to rebuild and strengthen the hair from the core to the cuticle. It’s composed of 4 steps: Priming Shampoo, Gel Bond & Fiber Reconstructor (which stays within the hair for 10 minutes), Omega Hydrator & Quantity Builder (utilized on the sink and massaged onto the hair for 5 minutes) and Cuticle Sealing Advanced (that additionally works as a warmth protector). I’ve to say that I had the concept that hair therapies have to remain on the tresses for extended intervals to be efficient, however I lately realized that good merchandise don’t take lengthy to ship unimaginable outcomes. My hair felt nourished and repaired in a single quick interval, one thing that sounds manageable with my busy schedule. It was then blow-dried and seemed beautiful and wholesome.

In case you are searching for a salon that provides an array of providers in a welcoming setting, Yuletide Salon & Spa is the place to go. I shall be again quickly to begin my 10-session Lymphatic Drainage Remedy and I’m positive I’ll e book different providers in between. My hair, nails and complexion will thank me!

ELIANA (LEFT) AND YULEIDY (RIGHT)

We talked to the homeowners, Yuleidy and Eliana, about their new enterprise.
Learn what they needed to say:

OHLALA – How did the wonder universe enter your life?
Yuleidy – Rising up in Venezuela, I used to be surrounded by the pure great thing about lush landscapes and the wealthy cultural heritage that celebrated class and charm. This setting ignited a ardour inside me for the wonder business, inspiring me to discover the transformative energy of the female determine. Venezuela has a outstanding legacy within the Miss Universe pageant, with seven Miss Universe winners. This spectacular achievement highlights the nation’s dedication to magnificence, class and excellence on the worldwide stage and conjures up many people.
Eliana – The world of magnificence has been a lifelong expertise since my teenage years. I’ve at all times been all for vogue, protocol and private care, which has led me to take part in numerous magnificence pageants and even symbolize the Portuguese-Venezuelan neighborhood worldwide. These participations taught me to look after my pores and skin, hair and physique. I actively engaged in cardio and energy workouts, physique sculpting massages, make-up courses and runway walks at a younger age.

OHLALA – What made you open Yuletide Salon & Spa?
Eliana – Our partnership began once we realised that there was a niche in high quality physique sculpting and lymphatic massages in Bahrain. Combining our skilled experience, Yuleidy in therapeutic massage and sweetness salon providers and me in enterprise and inside design, we determined to affix forces to open an expert house to serve the Bahraini and expat ladies.
Yuleidy – I’ve huge expertise, and serving to women obtain their magnificence targets is rewarding. I bear in mind having a shopper who struggled with post-procedure swelling, and personalised care, together with lymphatic drainage massages to cut back her swelling and improve her pure curves, helped her regain confidence, and that is one thing I wish to provide to everybody. Making a sanctuary the place individuals really feel cherished and rejuvenated grew to become my mission. I needed to supply a haven the place shoppers really feel valued, lovely and empowered.

OHLALA – In your opinion, how essential is it to reinforce pure magnificence?
Yuleidy – Enhancing the pure great thing about a lady is extremely essential. It’s about celebrating and highlighting the distinctive options that make every particular person particular. At Yuletide Salon & Spa, we empower ladies to really feel assured and comfy in their very own pores and skin. Enhancing pure magnificence isn’t about altering who you’re; it’s about embracing and accentuating your greatest options. Whether or not by means of refined make-up, a flattering coiffure or a soothing skincare routine, the purpose is to enhance what you have already got. This strategy fosters self-love and appreciation, permitting ladies to shine with their genuine magnificence.
Eliana – Ranging from the premise that every one ladies have a novel magnificence, this magnificence can at all times be enhanced. Each remedy, reminiscent of physique sculpting massages, lymphatic massages that make you lose a number of inches or cut back swelling, to make a costume fit your needs extra comfortably, or a facial remedy that makes your pores and skin glow for an occasion or a celebration with mates, or a coiffure that makes you appear like one thing out of {a magazine}, at all times has a optimistic affect on one’s shallowness.

OHLALA – What emotions would you like your prospects to have after they go to Yuletide Salon & Spa?
Eliana – Yuletide Salon & Spa’s purpose is for our shoppers to really feel at house in a snug setting. One other factor that we prize is that the service they’re looking for leaves them with a smile as the ultimate outcome, together with the knowledge that they’ll at all times have devoted individuals working for his or her physique, hair or facial enchancment.
Yuleidy – When prospects go to us, we would like them to really feel cherished, relaxed and rejuvenated. From the second they step by means of our door, we purpose to create an environment of heat and tranquillity the place they’ll escape the stresses of day by day life. We wish our shoppers to really feel valued and understood figuring out their distinctive wants and preferences are our high precedence. We purpose for them to go away feeling assured, lovely and empowered, with a renewed sense of self-love and appreciation. Finally, we attempt to make each go to a memorable and uplifting expertise the place shoppers can embrace their pure magnificence and shine with a brand new, genuine glow.

For extra info or to make a reserving, please name Yuletide Salon & Spa on 1773 2767 or WhatsApp 3222 5422.
@yulesalonspa