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  1. How to pass your carry on of toiletries with flying colors!

    11/22/06 10:34am by Spa Diva
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    After 3 weeks of brutal illness and work travel, I am back! I am now writing from my parents home in Longview, WA, capital of bad chinese food, meth addicts and paper mill polluted skies. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!  Read more >

  2. Spice up your skin and body this fall with scents of Pumpkin and Ginger

    10/30/06 2:53pm by Spa Diva
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    Nothing beats the spicy aromas of pumpkin and ginger in the fall. It's probably one of the reasons I love this time of year much! If you're considering a fall spa treatment or products to tantalize your senses, rest assured knowing that there are healthy benefits of Pumpkin and Ginger extracts.  Read more >

  3. Salon brands vs. Drugstore brands: Are you really getting more bang for your buck?

    10/15/06 9:34pm by Spa Diva
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    Last summer, after receiving a hair cut at one of San Francisco's high end salons, I reluctantly purchased a $30 Kerastase hair masque for my dry, brittle, broken ends. After using this masque every week, I did notice that it softened my hair, but it really wasn't worth the high price. I noticed that Kerastase was, in fact, a L'Oreal product, so I headed to the nearest Walgreens to find a L'Oreal conditioner that was comparable. Sure enough I found that L'Oreal's drugstore brand called Smooth Intense had a masque for $4.99 with the same ingredients!  Read more >

  4. Home Liposuction Kits and Other Quests for Perfection

    10/9/06 9:22pm by Spa Diva
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    Last weekend, I spent my Sunday lounging in front of the T.V., unable to switch the channel from Dr. 90210, a reality show about reputable and infamous plastic surgeons of Beverly Hills. I was amazed to see so many women with beautiful faces and bodies and their "heartbreaking" stories of what brought them to their decision opt for plastic surgery.  Read more >

  5. A solution to boring Betties!

    9/25/06 11:52am by Spa Diva
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    Just when you thought you'd seen it all. The beauty tricks like Preparation H to dab around swollen eyes and rubbing coffee grounds into your thighs and wrapping them in plastic wrap as tight as a rubber band around the finger to diminish cellulite.  Read more >

  6. The price we pay for beauty and trends: How far will you go?

    9/18/06 3:10pm by Spa Diva
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    An interesting topic showed up in one of my beauty discussion groups the other day about a discontinued Chanel nail polish that normally retailed for $18, actually went for $80 on Ebay.Nail polish! Now most of us here probably think this is ridiculous, but for some, it's a necessity and the price they will pay to follow celebrity trends.  Read more >

  7. Tipping Etiquette: The Art of Gratuity

    9/10/06 6:55pm by Spa Diva
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    Everyday we find ourselves tossing a few dollars towards a service gratuity whether it be a drink, lunch, morning coffee, valet or spa service. Many times after I've finished up skin care treatment, my client will ask me what I expect for a tip or what the proper tipping etiquette is.  Read more >

  8. The Panty Poll: Comfort is Sexy

    8/18/06 1:19pm by Spa Diva
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    I thought this would be the appropriate time to bring up the underwear subject after noticing my sacred drawer of holey-ness, it's become necessary to update my unders! I have to admit that part of my decision making in panty shopping rely a bit on my boyfriend's likings. After all, he lives with me and I'd rather that the period of time where I prance around pantsless after work isn't a complete turn off to him. I was overjoyed to hear him say that he found boyshorts or hipsters to be very sexy. Quite honestly, thongs have worn out their welcome with me. I'd rather go commando when nervous about those panty lines. After a number of serious wedgies, it's time to bury the thongs and say my sweet goodbyes!  Read more >

  9. The Myth about Underarm Deodorants

    8/11/06 9:27am by Spa Diva
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    For years I've been listening to all the hype about underarm deodorants being highly toxic. The first thing I did was run to my nearest hippie pharmacy and bought me some all natural deodorant so I could free my underarm toxins.  Read more >

  10. Shopping for Foundation with Ease

    8/4/06 9:13pm by Spa Diva
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    It's that time again! That moment where you're standing in your bathroom, squeezing and q-tipping the last glob of foundation stuck to the bottom of the bottle in hopes it'll provide enough for your entire face.  Read more >

Ellen Olson

Full Name
Ellen Olson
Member Since
June 2006
About Me: 
I hate talking about myself because I never know where to start. So instead, I'm running down a list of things I would personally like to know when trying to piece together an online personality. Looks: Well, they used to matter. Then I hit my 30's and suddenly I'm no longer trying to look like J-Lo and I'm wearing granny panties and ugly shoes because comfort is everything. I wear the same jeans all the time because they are the only jeans that will expand. It's all about loose fitting stuff these days. Personality: Spunky. I'm the cheerleader type. If you are worried about meeting me at a party because you're afraid you won't find me.....not to worry. Follow the trail of laughter and loud voice. It's me. The daily grind...What I do: I'm a licensed Esthetician, running a private practice out of my studio. I previously owned a luxurious day spa for 2 years and decided I needed some more spice and pep in this industry. So, I sold my spa and moved to the bay area where I am currently polishing and shaping my new business along with my partner Andrea. What is it? Spa Dee Dah! is the name and it's something I'm quite proud of. Imagine yourself and a group of friends getting together with friends and we bring the spa to you! The possibilities are endless when it comes to themes and bringing spa and fun together!! I'm very excited about it! Annoying stuff: I'm anal, neurotic and a perfectionist. I pay so much attention to creative details that I procrastinate other things. Could be worse, I guess! I feel as if I'm on a road that's leading me somewhere pretty great. I'm in the midst of self discovery and discovery of everything out there. I'm fearful at times and then fearless the next. I say hello and smile at people who pass me by and flip off the guy who cut me off. I don't think I have a medium ground....it's just one or the other. Life without laughter is boring. Bring all your sillyness here!
 

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