hair today, gone tomorrow!

As your self-care bon vivant, I strive to deliver services and information that help you live a vibrant, healthy life. As an esthetician and nutrition coach, my philosophy of being well {groomed!} includes the safe, gentle removal of unwanted body & facial hair.

Here's how it's done at Studio 41:
I pre-treat your skin with Future Bacteria Reducer (mild, safe sanitizer) from Re2. This depletes the bacteria that naturally live on our skin. The waxes I use are high-tech fabrications with all irritants removed. These miracles of modern science contain ZERO harsh preservatives or irritating fragrances ... at most, there is a bit of sparkly micah so that I can see the wax on your skin (and it’s pretty, too!). Following the wax session, I treat your skin with organic and sustainably created products that include jojoba, aloe vera gel, tea tree oil or rosebay willowherb, (depending on what’s most appropriate for you skin).

Fresh Stick the First Time ... and Every Time: At Studio 41, I use a new wooden spatula for each application (unless we are waxing multiple body parts and plan to finish that can of wax on you (and only you!)). Doing away with double dipping helps ensures elimination of cross-contamination. To offset the expense of wood and other costs against Mother Nature, Studio 41/be well {groomed!} is a member of 1% for the Planet. Buzz over to their site and check out this enviro-first organization and how they keep the earth in business.

A More Lasting Option: I now offer a technologically advanced, post-wax treatment that uses the latest in scientific research to provide effective and affordable lasting reduction of unwanted body hair for all sexes, races, hair colors, and hair types. To learn more about this industry breakthrough, email or call me for an appointment!

Discounts, Specials & Promotions: I am so grateful to my beautiful clients who take care of their skin by waxing consistently; these guys & dolls are frequently rewarded with a “Good Behavior" discount. And, I often set up promotions and packages to make waxing an affordable part of your self-care program. So keep an eye out for emails that tell you about these events.

Teen Waxing: Bravo to modern Moms and Dads who offer their Teens a waxing option in hopes that they avoid the razor and its dreaded after-effects of stubbly hair and bumpy skin! Your kiddo will thank you (well, at least, someday they'll show you some gratitude :).

Full Body Waxing: Yep, I wax that, too!

$40 Back
$40 Chest
$40 / $25 Arms (full/half)
$40 / $30 Legs (full/half)
$10 Underarms (aka u’rms)
$25 Brow Shaping
$10 Face (each: lip, chin, cheeks)
$35 & up Cha-Cha Maintenance: basic bikini, bikini clean-up
$45 & up Clean Sweep: brazilian wax (with a little or no hair left “down there”)
$65 & up Manzilian: brazilian waxing for men ... be brave, you can do it!
* prices shown do not include the treatment charge for the scientifically advanced option

Ready to Give Your Skin a Treat?
Simply email or call me at kenya@bewellgroomed.com / (310) 866-0928

a different apple a day

yay, the weekend! i am sooooo glad to have made it through. everyone seems to love the early friday appointments; i'm having to hustle a bit to get to the studio in time but it's nice to finish the day earlier too.

this morning, during the maelstrom of activity that is actually me preparing to leave the house, the hub began to read Verlyn Klinkenborg's editorial in today's NYTimes. no, i determined ... too bucolic, charming. need something with more pizazz to start the day. and before another selection could be made --whiz, boom-- i was out the door.

i just read the editorial piece and loved it. especially this line:

"Cultivating ourselves is the first step toward rediversifying
the fields and orchards around us."

within the whirls & curleques of my mind, cultivating ourselves fits right in with fabulous self-care.

as we kick off the weekend, i give you absolute encouragement and permission to do something outrageously nourishing for your body, soul & mind. try a new flavor of apple!

recipe exchange

my oh-so-gorgeous sis-in-law Cristen emailed me about a recipe exchange. below is the oh-so-easy veggie lasagna that i sent as my recipe.

the exchange calls for me to email about 20 people to send a recipe to Cristen and then to keep the exchange going. so, rather than add another item to your crowded inbox, i thought i would just post it here and then, if you have a moment over the next 5 days or so, you can post a recipe or email it to me. i'll send it over to Cristen.

if you have a blog, post the recipe exchange to your blog and see what shows up. link back to my blog and leave a comment so that i can hop over to check out the recipes you receive.

we're all busy and no one needs another to-do ... but cooking is a communal sport & it's good fun to share our favorite recipes. that's exactly how i got the recipe below, from some very good friends while sipping some yummy vino and sharing many laughs.

so, in summary:
email me your favorite recipe and i will email over to Cristen
or, post it in comments
add a post to your blog about the recipe exchange. let me know how it goes!
have some fun in your kitchen!

Veggie Lasagna
pre-heat your oven to 350
one bottle (or two) of a nice red Zin (or Barbera)
lasagna noodles NOT cooked
1-2 bottles of your favorite tomato sauce (or, saute tomatoes with garlic & spices & have ready)
2 containers of ricotta cheese
chop a BIG bunch of basil leaves
sliced mushrooms (i prefer shitakes)
other ingredients: fresh spinach, black olives, eggplant, tomatoes, green chiles
shredded mix of parmesan reggiano & mozzarella

• open the red Zin to let it breathe. pour a sip into your glass to taste.
• coat a large pyrex 9x13 baking pan with olive oil
• pour a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of the pyrex
• mix the chopped basil leaves and ricotta cheese
• spread the basil/cheese mixture on the bottom of the lasanga noodles
• place a layer of noodles on top of the sauce (i put the cheese side down)
• layer the sliced mushrooms on top of the noodles
• pour on a layer of tomato sauce
• have a sip of the Zin ... mmmmmm!
• place a layer of noodles on top of the sauce (with the basil/cheese mixture on them)
• add 1 or 2 of the other ingredients in a thin layer (fresh spinach leaves are superb!)
• top with another layer of noodles and then a layer of sauce
  
• cover the pyrex dish with foil and bake for 35-40 mins (or so)
• swirl the Zin in your glass, notice the lovely ruby coloring. sip.
• remove the foil and top with the shredded cheese mixture
• return to the oven until the cheese melts into the dish (10 minutes or so)
• remove the dish from the oven
• sprinkle with some chopped basil
• let cool before cutting ... if you can!

bon appétit!

Halloween Tales

long before i knew how to pronounce Samhain (and yet i still pause to consider the many versions, how much i'd like to learn the Gaelic, wondering if an Oklahoma accent can ever conform to Highland Scots...kilts!), i was given a book by a much-loved teacher.




i can't remember if she gave me the book as a Halloween gift or simply because i was moving from the town where she taught, but i do remember cherishing the Little Witch and her recipes. i also remember wanting the book very badly and being mightily pleased to receive it as a gift. i think i have made all the various concoctions, from Ghost Toast to Ghost Floats.











now when i follow the Little Witch's recipes, i think of Mrs. Minns ... she was a fabulous teacher who cared for her students, enough to give them a thorough educational base that has served me well.

the quantity of beautiful souls that linger into your life with wisdom and gifts and love and gentleness ... it's quite staggering sometimes to consider. today is a holiday set aside for not just revelry and sweets, but also in memory of those who came before and lit the path for those of us who would follow. today, tonight, tomorrow ... all perfect days to reflect thoughtfully on people from your past, and possibly past lives. who's to say who might be join you as the veil thins and the night grows dark ... boo!

Grape Lemonaches
{from The Little Witch's Black Magic Cookbook}

5 minutes
4 servings

Measuring Cup
Pitcher
Glasses
Stirring Spoon

1 cup lemonade
2 cups grape juice

Mix the lemonade with the grape juice in a pitcher. Add ice if you like.

Happy Haunting, ghouls & goblins ... may the spirits be with you!

ps: see you at the Mar Vista Market's Dia de Los Muertos Festival on Sunday!

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boo!

pretty in pink

as NBCAM continues, you'll see lots of pink goodies out there, with proceeds going to all types of breast cancer prevention/cure/awareness organizations.

at Studio 41, i've been sporting pink gloves from one of my spa vendor's Pink Glove Project. the profits from these gloves go to City of Hope's breast cancer research. to date, more than $62,000 has been donated. i've also ordered a fresh-off-the-press book titled Oncology Esthetics which will help me provide calming skin care treatments to help those dealing with cancer.

and, i love this duo from GloProfessional: GloMarvelous in Pink. a percentage of proceeds will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Glo gives you the effective mineral coverage.

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