They carry botanical hair care, organic skin care and naturally inspired makeup products, and employ a team of eco-conscious staff, but is Me Day Spa truly environmentally friendly? Yes, and they are proud to wear their green values on their sleeve.

“We are committed to using the best environmental practices when it comes to running our salon,” said Sonia Fardales, Manager of Me Day Spa.” We hope to offer more organic products by next year, and we are in the process of implementing conservation standards into our daily work at the salon.”

Currently, the salon offers products from renowned organic product line Eminence Organics, and they integrate these products into their salon and spa services. Naturally inspired makeup line Alison Raffaele recently debuted at the Miami salon, to rave reviews from loyal salon customers.

“All of us at Me Day Spa are focused on using natural and organic products as much as possible, and encouraging our clients to adopt these products for use in their daily life,” said Fardales.

For more information on services offered at the spa and salon, visit Me Day Spa online.

So you’ve visited your favorite South Beach Day Spa and Salon (Of course it was Me Day Spa!) for a manicure when – gasp! – a chip appears!

Never fear, the glam squad responsible for manicures at Me Day Spa provided us with some great tips to save your manicure from complete destruction. So bring on the dishes and typing, your nails will be protected!

1. Go to a quality salon. Some salons may offer lower prices, but they don’t always take the time to apply your nail polish carefully.
2. Don’t skip the basecoat! The basecoat is what keeps the polish on your nail. Be sure it is applied across the entire nail – especially the tips where chips start!
3. Keep your hands out of the water. When washing dishes, wear rubber gloves.
4. Apply a high quality topcoat every day. Me Day Spa’s manicurists say this is the trick to extending a manicure several days longer than normal.
5. Treat a chip right away. Keep a home supply of the same type of polish used by your manicurist. As soon as you see a chip, fill it in and apply topcoat to keep the chip from spreading.

Call us to schedule your next mani/pedi!  305.534.6363

Also – all day today (Friday, HaLLoWEen, October 31st) we are serving pumpkin lattes and trick-or-treat bags.  Join us!

Professional makeup artist Raymond Collins regularly lends his artistic expertise to the beauties of South Beach at Me Day Spa.

But what if you can’t make it to the salon? How can you re-create Raymond’s catwalk-ready looks at home, and save some time in the process?

Easy. Take these five time saving makeup tips and you’ll be ready for your close up in no time.

1.  Always use a primer – Foundation primers are priceless when it comes to prepping skin for a smooth makeup application. Additionally, primer helps keep makeup on during a long day by preventing “makeup meltdown”.
2.    Loose powder is a necessity – Apply a loose powder on top of foundation to secure it for the whole day, cutting down on re-application time. Recent addition to the Me Day Spa product roster Alison Raffaele Cosmetics makes a great loose powder.
3.    Find a cream blush that doubles as a lip color – Using fewer products always means less time in the bathroom!
4.    Eye shadow makes great eyeliner – A quick swipe with some dark eye shadow is just as gorgeous for daytime as perfectly applied eyeliner.
5.    If all else fails, just go with mascara and gloss – Ever have one of those days where you just have no time for your usual beauty routine? Just grab your mascara, gloss, and go! Your eyes will still look awake, and gloss ads just a hint of glamour!

Grabbing attention of beauty editors at Elle, Lucky, New Beauty, and O Magazine, Alison Raffaele Cosmetics natural beauty line comes to Me Day Spa.

To celebrate the natural makeup line’s arrival in South Beach, Me Day Spa is hosting a beauty bash featuring complimentary consultations with makeup artist Raymond Collins and pomegranate cocktails. Guests that purchase Alison Raffaele products will receive a free gift with purchase.

Who: Alison Raffaele Cosmetic Beauty Bash
What: Makeup demonstrations, Makeup application tips, Personal color consultations, and Organic pomegranate cocktails
When: Saturday, October 11, 2008, 11am – 5 pm
Where: Me Day Spa, 1439 Alton Road, Miami Beach

The line is a celebrity favorite, establishing a following among Hollywood’s elite beauties including Jennifer Lopez and Nicole Kidman. The line features safe and sustainable non-toxic ingredients and environmentally friendly packaging while offering flawless coverage. Alison Raffaele is dedicated to using eco-friendly cosmetic ingredients and all of the product formulations are paraben and talc free and feature a proprietary antioxidant complex known as “Frutta di Vita.”

To book a consultation time call Me Day Spa: 305.534.6363

Taking that trip down the aisle is one of the most memorable days of any woman’s life. Gorgeous dress, beautiful flowers… everyone you know watching your every move!

The thought of being the center of attention is enough to make any bride panic.

Hairstyle, makeup and nails might be small details on any other day, but on your wedding day, they complete the finished bridal look.

The professional staff of Me Day Spa is accustomed to working with brides-to-be on their special day and planning looks well in advance of the wedding day. As a full-service salon, Me Day Spa offers bridal salon packages including hairstyles, massage, makeup application, and nail services all in one location. Trial hair and makeup is also offered.

“Bridal parties are some of the best clients we have at Me Day Spa,” said salon manager Sonia Fardales. “We enjoy catering to brides and their needs on their wedding day and we offer everything that the bridal party needs to look and feel their best.”

For more information on bridal beauty packages available at Me Day Spa, view the bridal spa services menu.

Long, shiny white talons are OUT.

Square, white-tipped French manicures are a holdover from the nineties, as far as any South Beach manicurist will attest to.

Miami Beach’s Me Day Spa is updating the classic French manicure with a South Florida twist – using pastel peaches, opaque pinks, and iridescent whites to create a soft and sophisticated look. By applying a soft pink or peach to the nail and an ivory or iridescent white to the tip, clients still get the French style without looking dated.

“Clients are coming to us looking for a practical, yet glamorous nail style that they can wear for a variety of occasions,” said Sonia Fardales, Salon Manager for Me Day Spa. “The updated French manicure is a modern twist on beautiful classic.”

For more information on salon services, click here.

Don’t forget to join the South Beach Spa Lover’s Facebook group for regular updates and special deals only for group members.

In a true Miami-Beach-spa-fashion, Dr. Wigoda and Me Day Spa have launched a hot new ad campaign to support Me Day Spa’s new high-end hair products and services.

Visit the salon in person to see full size photos of Me Day Spa’s new mascot and model – She’s hot!

As a L’Oreal concept salon with expert staff, Me Day Spa is no stranger to luxury and style. The additions of several new product lines re-assert that Me Day Spa is Miami’s premiere spa destination.

South Beach Spa’s New Products Include:

• Kerastase hair care retail products and in salon treatments: including strengthening, leave in, color treated, and curly hair products
• Eminence skin care: featuring the new body care and tropical lines
• Alison Raffaelle cosmetics: naturally inspired beauty products
• Obagi medical products: prescription strength, salon quality skincare
• Prevage MD: anti-aging skincare that corrects environmental damage
• Trapp Candles: premium exotic fragrances for the mind and body
• Marcia Teixeira Brazilian Chocolate Hair Relaxer: A natural de-frizzing treatment - desert for your hair

For more information about these products call Me Day Spa: (305) 534-6363

SoBe Manicures, pedicures, facials – oh my!  Minutes

South Beach’s premiere spa destination, Me Day Spa is offering hot summer specials on a variety of South Beach-style salon products and services to keep you looking fresh this summer. Whether you’re on the beach or headed to a new hotspot, Me Day Spa offers the best salon services on South Beach.

Current South Beach Spa Specials Include:

•    Free manicure with any spa pedicure
•    Free blow-dry with any $50 purchase of Kerastase products
•    Free lip and brow wax with the purchase of any facial

Just mention this email when you schedule your free service.

Don’t forget, for additional special offers and news on Me Day Spa, join our South Beach Spa Lovers Facebook Group.

Me Day Spa and The Aesthetics Institute are now on Facebook! The “South Florida Plastic Surgery” and “South Beach Spa Lovers” groups will serve as forums to discuss the latest trends in aesthetics and plastic surgery, as well as the tips and tricks for achieving the perfect look. We report only on what is really proven to give amazing results, without “filler.”

Click here to visit the “South Florida Plastic Surgery Group” and click here for the “South Beach Spa Lovers Group.” Special offers at The Aesthetics Institute and Me Day Spa are available when you join, and don’t forget to share your experiences with us!

By Dr. Paul Wigoda
Plastic Surgeon and Owner of The Aesthetics Institute and Me Day Spa

Welcome to the first entry of the South Florida beauty blog. We are dedicated to providing the latest news and views on South Florida plastic surgery and day spa trends. As founder of The Aesthetic Institute and Me Day Spa, my goal is to educate consumers about the plastic surgery and beauty realm. Each week will feature an article one of my associates or myself, sharing some of the thoughts we feel are important to the beauty industry.
The Aesthetics Institute is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery including breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift, liposuction, rhinoplasty, tummy tuck, facelift, brow lift, eyelid surgery, juvederm, radiesse, restylane, botox treatments, laser hair removal, spider vein treatments, and the “laser facial” wrinkle treatment.

Me Day Spa is located in Miami Beach, Florida and offers complete day spa services including hair styling, extensions, color, cuts, manicures, pedicures, and skin care including professional makeup, facials, glycolic treatments, mango peels, microdermabrasion as well as massage and medical spa services including laser hair removal, spider vein treatments, botox, fillers, and plastic surgery consultations.

As a physician, I have always believed in the golden rule – treat others as you would like to be treated – and you can expect that to relay in my practice. I pride myself in taking the time to get to know each one of my patients as well as possible, which includes learning the patient’s background, interests, and goals.

I encourage you to subscribe to this blog and dive into South Florida plastic surgery news.
If you are considering plastic surgery and are in the Fort Lauderdale area check out: www.drwigoda.com. Also, Miami and SoBe locals can request consultations at Me Day Spa in Miami Beach – come on in, get a pedicure, and lets talk plastic! For more information on Me Day Spa services visit: www.medayspa.com.