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Best of 2011 By Peter Wise– October 5, 2011
Best Of 2011 The Votes Are In
Thank you to all who voted in City Living's Best Of 2011 Survey. We've tallied the votes and have the results on which Central Massachusetts-based restaurants, cafes, salons, professional service firms and more are at the top of their game. Read on to find out who the winners are in this year's best of categories
Best Spa Nicholas Michaels
422 Main Street Northborough
508.393.6676 www.nmspa.com
Earning the vote for Best Spa in Central Massachusetts for the fourth straight year, Nicholas Michaels Spa (NM) continues to provide cutting-edge treatments to customers of the region. Owned and operated by Nicholas Olivieri and Michael Abdella, NM Spa first opened in 1990. The landmark 18th century property has been restored to itsfull splendor, offering guests a pristine location to indulge in treatmentsblending nature and ancient traditions. Relax with a series of body treatments, facials and massages, or combine treatments into an all-day affair with thespa's decadent spa packages. NM now offers keratin treatments, shellac manicures and more on-trend pampering treatments.
For the second straight year Nicholas Michaels Spa has been the top producing fundraiser in the "Hair Raising event with all funds going to Children's Hospital.
"We are so fortunate to have great clients and a great staff come together for such a great charity – thank you".
Seasonal (Autumn) Offerings
Our Autumn Services have been created to achieve specific beneficial effects for your mind, body and soul for the fall season. Spa Coordinators are available to assist you in selecting one of our fall offerings or packages for yourself or that special someone.
Customized day packages are also available!
Pumpkin and Brown Sugar Pedicure
As sweet as Grandma's Pumpkin pie! An amazing treat without the unwanted calories! Experience the healing properties and relax with a Brown Sugar Scrub Pumpkin Pedicure. A brown sugar scrub exfoliates summer's dry skin and leaves your lower legs and feet feeling soft supple, a glorious massage with Pumpkin scented lotion combines for an experience you won't soon forget!
Pumpkin Enzyme Scrub
The enzyme in pumpkin pulp combines with pumpkin seed oil to dissolve, dull, dry dead cells revealing the healthy radiant skin underneath. Pure cane sugar is enveloped in this creamy blend of nourishing oils and butters, spiked with warm, aromatic essential oils for a soothing treat. Our enzyme pumpkin scrub emulsifies into a creamy lotion when applied then rinses clean for delectably soft skin this is a one hour service.
NM Facial & Pumpkin Enzyme Peel
With the change of season it's the perfect time to treat ones Skin to a Nicholas Michaels Signature Facial & Enzyme Pumpkin Peel Treatment. This treatment will transforms dull, lifeless complexions into a more youthful skin type.
Pumpkin Spice Massages
The perfect oils for fall massage. Features a cuvee of grape seed oils scented with our warm, Pumpkin Spice scent.
Fall Escape Package
Begin with a thirty minute Pumpkin Massage followed by a, Signature Facial, Pumpkin & Brown Sugar Manicure & Pedicure a divine fall experience.
Keratin Express
The fastest, simplest and most affordable way to have smoother, shinier and better-conditioned hair - at a price significantly less than other keratin treatments. Keratin Express is a great introduction to the Brazilian Keratin Treatment.
Keratin Express can give you unbelievable hair in as little as 35 minutes*. Eliminate frizz, reduce volume, increase shine, strengthen hair and cut blow-dry or straightening time by 50% or more for 4-6 weeks!
Keratin Express with a Cut “Less time, less money, less hassle”
A Keratin Express treatment can be offered at the same time as a haircut, providing the ultimate in convenience to clients, and no major disruptions to a Stylists schedule. Adding a Keratin Express treatment to a cut adds only an additional 15-20 minutes to the appointment.
Shellac Manicure
Nicholas Michaels Spa is excited to introduce the new Shellac Manicure to our guests. Imagine nail polish that lasts for 2 weeks with no chipping. CND (Creative Nail Design), the leader in professional nail, hand and foot beauty has introduced the first hybrid nail color after nearly five years of development in its state-of-the-art laboratory. Now you can say good-bye to chips, smudges, and dry time and say hello to Shellac™ Hybrid Nail Color! This revolutionary product applies like polish, wears flawlessly for 14 days of high gloss shine, and is removed in minutes.
Shellac™ truly is a hybrid of traditional nail polish and UV gel polish. Unlike soak-off gels it comes in a polish bottle and unlike traditional polish it cures/dries under a UV lamp. Though what I really liked is there is NO BUFFING. There is absolutely no damage to the natural nail in the process. So how does it work?
Shellac paints on like polish – base coat, color, top coat – and is cured in a UV light so there is zero dry time. The colors are hypo-allergenic, and “3-Free” – no formaldehyde, toluene or DBP. Shellac will launch in a range of 12 varieties of shades, from pretty French pinks and whites, to siren red and rich darks. The formula is thin and flexible like polish, so it not only looks natural, it provides strong natural nail protection with a resilient mirror finish that resists dullness and chipping, even during the most rigorous activities.
Brazilian Keratin Hair System
The Marcia Teixeira Brazilian Keratin Treatment ™. . . a revolutionary process that repairs damaged hair to leave it soft, shiny and frizz free for up to 4 months.
The Brazilian Keratin Treatment
It penetrates the hair repairing internal damage and coats the hair preventing further damage. The results are SOFT, SHINY, STRAIGHT hair. Keratin is a type of protein high in the amino acid “Cystine.” This special amino acid is what makes hair super tough and extremely elastic. Scientists refer to Keratin as a “Biopolymer,” due to its unique structures and interesting properties. Biopolymers are found throughout nature and give form and structure to naturally occurring substances all around the world; everything from leaves to trees, and turtle shells to goose down. Keratin is a classic example of a Biopolymer and it is the main structure building protein in our hair and nails.- Quick - On average, the treatment takes one stylist only two hours.
Brazilian Keratin cuts hair drying time in half. It can be used on dyed or highlighted hair. In fact, it can be used on any type of hair.
It is NOT meant to be permanent and it DOES require redoing approximately every 4 months. It does NOT use strong chemicals to open and close the hair cuticle in an effort to straighten it, “breaking the bonds” of the hair shaft. Keratin is a natural substance which comprises approximately 88% of your hair.
Take it to the next level !
Customize your Massage Experience by adding a Body Lush Hydrating Wrap, Micro Buff Body Polish or a Firmi–Sea Body Mud to any of our Signature Massages for an Ultimate Experience.
Firma Sea Mud
The most effective crème-based mud for smoothing, stimulating and detoxifying the skin. Rich concentrations of algae, minerals and vitamins derived from active seaweed varieties harvested off the Brittany Coast of France stimulate, firm and moisturize.
Body Lush Hydrating Wrap
A moisture-binding emollient that provides deep, lasting hydration and protection for the skin. This unique offering can be used in place of a body mud in any spa treatment. An intense hydration on the skin to enhance defenses and sooth even the most sensitive skin. A rich, soft, warming balm uniquely melts on contact, leaving skin perfectly hydrated with no need for additional finishing products, saving you time and money. Body Lush Hydrating Wrap is made with Shea Butter & Wheat Germ glycerides.
Micro Body Buff
This unique creme-based exfoliation treatment contains spherical Micronized Buffing Beads, natural Luffa and Apricot Powder to gently refine and smooth skin. An infusion of Wheat, Apricot and Alpha-Hydroxy Lactic Acids accelerates cell renewal to unveil petal soft skin.
Flash Wave
We are now offering a new texturizing service called a flash wave. Flash waving is a technique used to create soft very natural textures. It is completely customized to each individual to achieve your perfect results. It can be used on almost all hair types to create volume where needed or that soft wavy look. Also excellent on curly hair for areas that need a “boost” to your natural wave.
Environ DF Machine
There is nothing more relaxing and luxurious than a facial. Using Environ Skin Care, the Spa at Nicholas Michaels is please to offer Active Vitamin Facials.
At the forefront of scientific skin care, Environ introduces the most effective facial treatments utilizing the DF Machine, possibly the most effective tool for enhancing vitamin penetration into the skin. Vitamins A and C are essential for creating and maintaining healthy, youthful skin and with these treatments we can produce optimum effective results.
The DF Machine employs the combination of two highly sophisticated scientific methods: Pulsed Iontophoresis—involving the use of a specifically pulsed electrical current to facilitate greater vitamin penetration into the skin. Low Frequency Sonophoresis uses sound waves to transport vitamin molecules into the skin, making this method up to one thousand times more effective than conventional ultrasound. Environ is also the pioneer in combining both methods into one treatment.