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Have you ever debated which hair removal method is the best option - waxing or shaving? Hair removal techniques have been around for centuries, yet it is still difficult to choose which one is the most beneficial. With similar results, the question remains: Which one is better for your skin? Look no further - we will explore the two methods and their benefits. Shaving Shaving is a hair removal technique that involves the use of a blade, usually a razor. It cuts the hair shaft to where it exits the skin, very close to the skin’s surface. Shaving is a fast, affordable way to remove hair. The one major difference between waxing and shaving is how long the results last. If you want your skin to stay smooth and hair-free, you will need to shave anywhere from every day to every three days. Because of the frequency, this method can cause inflammation and irritation due to ingrown hairs, razor burn, and even cuts or nicks. Failing to properly sanitize your razor or using a blunt razor can even lead to infections! Moreover, because shaving only removes hair on the surface level, it also appears thicker and more stubbly as it grows in. Tips Since shaving requires a razor, choosing the best one is of the utmost importance. There are several types of razors available, depending on the type of hair, body part, and of course, budget. Never, ever shave dry as this can cause more complications. Use shaving cream beforehand and apply moisturizing products afterward. Products designed for sensitive skincare, which are often made with shea butter, sunflower seed oil, and oatmeal, are best for relieving irritation caused by shaving. Lastly, make sure to shave in the direction of the hair growth to avoid ingrown hairs. Achieve a clean, effortless look with Spavia waxing Waxing is a method of removing body hair using warm wax to quickly remove the entire hair from the root. Because waxing removes hair from the root, the hair does not grow back quickly. A session can leave one area hair-free for three to four weeks saving you time, unlike shaving. Over time, the hair also grows back thinner and lighter making ingrown hairs less likely. In addition, since the wax also removes the topmost layers of the skin, it doubles as an exfoliation process, leaving skin smoother, bump-free, and itch-free even as hair grows back. At Spavia, our certified estheticians use the highest quality wax which saves you time and provides smooth, long-lasting results. Before your wax treatment we recommend: ● Ensure the hair is ¼ – ½ inch long to be effective ● Lightly exfoliate the skin 24 to 48 hours prior ● Please refrain from tanning, and limit your intake of caffeine and nicotine prior to treatment. ● To help reduce pain, pain reducers such as Ibuprofen or Tylenol can be taken 30-45 minutes prior to treatment. So what are you waiting for? Say goodbye to that unwanted hair without the effort and schedule your waxing appointment today at Spavia Day Spa! Article specially written for spaviadayspa.com By Alice Andrews

Mike Mallory, the founder of RAD Roller, is here to chat with Allison Langenderfer, Co-Founder and President of Spavia Day Spa, about his line of innovative recovery tools and education programs. We will get a deeper look into Mike’s inspiration, the use of massage tools, and a few tips and tricks when our minds and bodies are under a little stress. Allison: Hi Mike - I’m so excited to talk with you today! Tell us more about your inspiration in starting RAD Roller? Mike: Hi Allison, great to talk! Having been a competitive mogul skier and mountain biker all my life, I’ve racked up a lot of injuries. I wanted tools for myself and tools for my clients who were working through their own issues. Foam rollers were on the market, but we wanted to take an innovative spin on a product that wasn’t quite getting the job done. Allison: What is the story behind the name RAD Roller? Mike: I wanted a product that was accessible to everyone… and using some kind of medical name wasn’t in the cards. We wanted something fun and approachable, it was an easy choice. Allison: Education is a key value at RAD Roller. Tell us more about this. Mike: Throughout school as kids, we learn various ways to get our heart rate up, but that’s about it. Mobility and posture aren’t really touched upon, and mobility is one of the most important things we can learn in terms of keeping our bodies at their most optimal. It’s usually a simple process of taking the tension off your joints, which helps them to stay balanced, and injury-free. Self-myofascial release is the technical term for what our tools do. Fascia is the connective tissue that surrounds all our muscle tissues, and when you’re stretching, generally it’s the fascia that you’re feeling. At RAD, we have professional education that teaches the deeper science of self-myofascial release, and an amazing app for consumers to learn the myriad of techniques available to us all. Allison: What health benefits does mobility training provide? Mike: Honestly there are a million reasons, but what comes to mind when I think of mobility, I think of a kind of lightness in my own body. When you sit in a chair all day, you start to feel pulled down from your neck and back. When you feel aligned and mobile, you feel open, light, and full of possibility. Tight muscles are physical stressors; they contort your body, waste energy, and increase your chance of injuries. It feels great to live in a body that’s open, aligned, and full of possibility… It lightens the mental load as well! Allison: How do your products enhance massage? Mike: Think of an NBA player. They have massage therapists on staff, and they get treatment after every game, every week. For them, it’s convenient, quick, and helps them to recover for the next round. We’re not that different. In a perfect world, we’d all be getting massages a few times a week to correct all that time in chairs, driving, etc… But that’s not reasonable for a variety of reasons. Having tools at hand allows everyone to ‘put out the fires on a daily basis, allowing the therapists to take their expert training even deeper when we can deal with the daily stresses in our bodies. Allison: I know you are an avid skier, what is your warm-up and cool-down routine? Mike: My routine’s a little different than most, just because I’m a pretty aggressive skier. In fact, I’m in a wheelchair right now because of it ;)... Long story… So my current routine is dealing with a lot of scar tissue and using the Rod to pump out swelling that walking would usually take care of. Normally, it’s making sure my knees and back are open and mobile, ready to move through big ranges of motion. For normal folks who don’t ski every week, using the rod on their legs can help reduce all that soreness from the first day… It’s a game-changer! Allison: When under a lot of stress, what is your go-to RAD remedy? Mike: Definitely my upper back and neck. Stress tends to live there in a lot of people. Open up your upper back with the RAD Roller, and use the Rod on your upper neck. Stress manifests in the body as well as your mind, and helping to open up your back can be a backdoor to reducing mental stress. Five minutes can change your whole day! Allison: What is your motivation to keep doing what you are doing each day? Mike: I’ve gone through a lot of injuries and pains through crashes and whatnot and having the ability to help ‘fix’ my own problems has been super empowering. Helping people feel better is really what it’s all about, and we’ve got plenty of resources to do that. Allison: What is something that may surprise us about you? Mike: When I was very young I wanted to be a Garbage Man when I grew up because you got to ride on the back of the truck all day… That dream hasn’t come to fruition yet, but you never know ;)... Oh, and I can speak Mandarin, albeit a little rusty. Allison: I love hearing people’s favorite positive quotes...what is your favorite? Mike: Well it’s a bit of a cliche, but quite literal now given my rehab situation: ‘The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step” Lao Tzu. Allison: Thank you so much for your time, Mike. I loved learning about how RAD Roller started and your passions. Mike: Thanks so much, Allison! Love what Spavia is doing to help people all over the US. At Spavia Day Spa, RAD Roller products are available in our spa boutiques. Find a spa near you today to schedule your next treatment. Learn more about RAD Roller products here: www.radroller.com