Balayage vs highlights: what’s the difference?
Both make hair lighter. The difference is how the lightener goes on, and that changes how bright it looks, how it grows out and how often you’ll...
Journal
Questions, answered.
Straight answers to the questions we hear most about hair, skin, lashes, brows, waxing, nails, massage and sauna, from our team in Altadore, SW Calgary.
Hair
Colour, perms and frizz.
Highlights, lowlights or babylights? What to ask for
The words sound alike, but they ask for very different things. A plain-language guide to highlights, lowlights, babylights, and full versus partial fo...
How long does a perm last?
The curl stays in the hair it was done on. What changes is how much of your hair that still is. Here is how long a perm really lasts, and how to make ...
How to prevent frizzy hair in Calgary’s dry climate
Most frizz advice is written for humid cities. In Calgary the culprits are dry air, static and hard water, and the fixes are a little different. ...
Skin & Medispa
Laser, skin and injectables.
Does microneedling hurt? What to expect, from numbing to healing
Most people are surprised by how manageable it is. Here’s what microneedling feels like, how long healing takes, how many sessions you’ll ...
Electrolysis vs laser hair removal: which is right for you?
One treats thousands of hairs in minutes. The other treats one hair at a time, but works on any hair colour. Here is how to choose, honestly.
How long does lip filler last?
Most lip filler lasts six months to a year. Here’s what changes that number, what the first two weeks look like, and how to plan filler around a...
How many laser hair removal sessions do you need?
Laser works on hair in its growth phase, and only some of your hair is growing at any one time. That’s why it takes a series, and why timing mat...
How often should you dermaplane?
Once every three to four weeks is the sweet spot. Here’s why, who it suits, and the myths about peach fuzz growing back thicker.
How to prepare for laser hair removal
Good preparation makes laser safer and more effective. Here’s exactly what to do in the weeks, days and hours before each session, and what to s...
Lash & Brow
Lifts, lamination and tints.
How long does a lash lift last?
About six to eight weeks, until your lashes naturally shed and grow back. Here’s what a lash lift and tint involves, how to make it last, and wh...
How long does brow lamination last?
About four to six weeks, with the right aftercare. Here’s how brow lamination works, how long a brow tint lasts and takes, and how to keep brows...
Waxing
Bikini, Brazilian and beyond.
Bikini vs Brazilian wax: what’s the difference?
The names get used loosely, which is why so many people aren’t sure what they’re booking. Here’s what each bikini wax covers, in pla...
How long does a wax last? And does waxing make hair grow back thinner?
Three to six weeks, depending on the area and your hair. Here’s how long each wax lasts, how to stretch it, and the truth about hair growing bac...
Your first Brazilian wax: hair length, prep and what to expect
First-timer? Here’s everything that makes it easier: how long your hair should be, what to do the day before, what happens in the room, and afte...
Nails
Gel, acrylic and removal.
Acrylic vs gel nails: which is better?
Both add strength and length. The differences are in how they feel, how they’re removed and what they do to your natural nails. Here’s how...
How long do gel nails last?
About two to three weeks on your fingers, and often a month or more on your toes. Here’s what makes gel last, when to book a fill, and how to ke...
How to remove gel nails at home, without wrecking your nails
The safe way is slow and a little boring: break the top coat, soak in acetone, and never peel. Here’s the method our nail techs would want you t...
Massage & Sauna
Massage, steam and sauna.
Infrared sauna vs traditional sauna: how they compare
Both make you sweat and both feel great. One heats the room, the other heats you. Here’s how infrared and traditional saunas compare, how hot an...
Steam room vs sauna: what’s the difference?
One is hot and dry, the other warm and wet, and they feel completely different. Here’s how steam rooms, traditional saunas and infrared saunas c...
What is therapeutic massage? RMTs, types and what to expect in Calgary
It’s massage with a goal: easing a stiff neck, a sore back or tight hips, not only helping you unwind. Here’s how it differs from relaxati...
Calgary
Getting here, from every quadrant.
A spa day in SW Calgary: how to plan one near Marda Loop
Hair, nails, massage, steam and sauna under one roof in Altadore, a few minutes from Marda Loop. Here’s how to put together a spa day in SW Calg...
From NE Calgary to Altadore: how to make a longer spa trip worth it
From the northeast, Mood is a 15 to 35-minute drive. That’s worth it for a longer visit: a massage with steam and sauna, a body treatment, or a ...
Massage for NW Calgary: RMT appointments a short drive down Crowchild
Mood is in SW Calgary, but for much of the northwest we’re a straight run down Crowchild Trail. Here’s how far we are from your community,...
Massage for SE Calgary: after-work appointments via Glenmore Trail
For much of the southeast, Mood is a short hop west along Glenmore Trail. Here’s how far we are from your community, and the appointments that f...
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