This Mother’s Day, MauiTime salutes our Maui matriarchs, future mothers, and the nurturing (or naughty) female figure in your life with an issue chock full of beauty tips from Maui’s salon and spa professionals. Here they reveal their top glamour secrets from age defying products to serene sprays and scents. Break away from your everyday routine to go beauty queen, and heed the advice our island experts are dishing out.
Now it’s often said that beauty is only skin deep, but true beauty radiates from way under your skin. The search for beauty may seem superficial but the celebration of the female form doesn’t have to be about having the perfect body. In fact, pin up beauty is the commemoration of curves, colors, femininity and girl power; it’s like no other look from the last century.
This is why we’re featuring Island Pin Ups on our cover. There, Katherine Day transforms Maui girls and visitors alike into their own model a la Vargas, Page or whatever your inspiration. A visit to her studio bathes the otherwise ordinary babe with boas, bubbles, polka dots, animal prints, bows and baubles.
“We play dress up, and choose about four head to toe looks with my costumes,” Day says. “Something comes out of these girls that they didn’t even know they had in them.”
In fact, Day created a pin up toolkit for you to play with to create your own inner Betty Grable:
1. Red or Hot Pink Lips are a must every sassy gal needs! A Great TRUE RED that is also inexpensive is Revlon’s TRUE RED. ($7 Longs Drugs)
2. A waterproof eyeliner is key here in Maui for a clean NON-SMUDGED eye. The BEST is Channel’s waterproof liner, worth every penny!! ($30 Cos Bar, Wailea)
3. Bes Kine Lashes are the only DRAMA every girl needs. Use with duo eyelash adhesive dark tone waterproof. (Longs)
4. Polka dots are a timeless pattern, so go ahead and ROCK them in a bikini, tee shirt or even a beach bag .
5. A headband is a fast way to control your locks in the wind and give you instant style. Wear a headband with a pony tail or down; either way, too cute! (Icings $4-$15)
For more bombshell transformations find Katherine Day at IslandGirlPinUps.com, islandgirlpinup@gmail.com and 323-350-7420.
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LARA BELLINI
Aesthetician, 15 years experience
BEAUTY MUST-HAVE
Because every mommy needs an amazing night cream packed full of peptides, Kate Somerville Deep Tissue Repair is my top pick It’s a peptide night cream that firms, tightens, tones and has an amazing absorption rate. It’s very lightly scented and instantly softens and strengthens the skin, promoting a supple, velvety complexion. Watch surface lines and wrinkles lift away as this proprietary treatment encourages cell repair, elasticity and renewal. You’ll notice a dramatic difference in skin texture and moisture balance after just one use.
BEAUTY ADVICE
Deeply cleanse and exfoliate. You will have a radiant glow if you are consistent. Plus, your makeup will go on evenly and smoothly.
Four Seasons Maui Resort, 4900 Wailea Alanui, 808-874-8000
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CECILIA HERCIK
Regional Director of Spa Operations, 20 years experience
BEAUTY MUST-HAVE
Lapulapu Products. They’re produced by renowned Hawaiian healer Darrel Lapulapu. Darrell is extremely dedicated to and knowledgeable of the natural healing properties of plants and flowers that are indigenous to Hawaii. We’re thrilled to uphold and carry on the integrity and rituals associated with his products. He personally created the ‘awa cacao Lomi cocoon treatment for Kapalua Spa. We use Lomi Lomi techniques to apply a blend of Hawaiian ‘awa, cacao, natural herbs and oils onto the body. While you’re in the warm body wrap, you receive a head, neck and foot massage. Pikake spritz/ lotion application follows the wrap, moisturizing the skin and leaving a delightful scent. 80 minutes: $245.
BEAUTY ADVICE
During the times that you feel that you need to take refuge from the demands of every day life, my advice is to plan to retreat from the world for a few precious hours and create your own me time. Taking a long bath is a great way to relax! Add aromatherapy oils and sea salt to enhance benefits and mood. Your skin is able to release impurities and absorb the healing properties of any herbs and minerals that are added in the bathwater. Give your mind a chance to switch off and unwind. For a complete relaxation burn a candle, drink a cup of tea and curl up with a good book; there is nothing like a long leisurely soak to melt away tension!
Kapalua Spa, 100 Bay Drive, Kapalua
808-665-8282
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DENISE COMTE
Esthetician and Nail Technician, six years experience
BEAUTY MUST-HAVE
Queen Bee Rose Facial Toner ($35). These products are made Upcountry and incorporate Maui-made honey and other natural and organic products. They smell wonderful and really work! Also, they’re made by one of our own estheticians!
BEAUTY ADVICE
Use sunscreen, eat healthy, exercise and SMILE!
The Spa at Black Rock Sheraton Maui
2605 Ka‘anapali Parkway, 808-667-9577
blackrockspa.com
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RAJITA NATHAN
Lead Esthetician, 15 years experience
BEAUTY MUST-HAVE
Spa at Black Rock signature products are made of all-natural ingredients using guava, papaya and pineapple. We recommend the Shea Butter & Sugar Scrubs for a luxurious self body treatment.
BEAUTY ADVICE
Cleanse and exfoliate to eliminate dead skin cells. Always use sunscreen as aging is 80 percent sun damage. Use products with antioxidants and vitamins.
The Spa at Black Rock Sheraton Maui
2605 Ka‘anapali Parkway, 808-667-9577
blackrockspa.com
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LENNETTE CLARK
Director of Spa and Retail, 17 years experience
BEAUTY MUST-HAVE
Physical UV defense SPF 30 from SkinCeuticals ($45). It’s a true broad spectrum UVA/UBV sunscreen, perfect for everyday use. It contains five percent transparent zinc oxide and 10 percent titanium dioxide, two non-irritating active ingredients. The benefits are it’s a non-chemical sunscreen with moisturizing and healing properties; it’s PABA and oil free; and it can be applied under makeup.
BEAUTY ADVICE
Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen. You cannot protect your skin enough from harmful UV rays.
Spa Kea Lani, 4100 Wailea Alanui
808-875-2229, fairmont.com
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JEANA NALUAI
Spa owner & operator, 15 years experience
BEAUTY MUST-HAVE
Ho‘omana has developed a unique line of organic Hawaiian herbal body care products made on Maui and used exclusively in our spa. Each product is fashioned using one Hawaiian herb paired with one western herb, creating three wonderful blends of balancing aromas. All our body butters and scrubs are handcrafted from a base of raw organic coconut oil, married with a variety of organic oils, blended with beeswax from our own Makawao bees then scented with pure organic essential oils. Our signature face and body mists are produced using an assortment of hydrosols from traditional Hawaiian medicinal plants mixed with essential oils to ground, clear, calm or invigorate. This wonderful body care line was created in honor of Aunty Mahilani Poepoe, our beloved kupuna. Her vision of Hawaiian Healing through la‘au lapa‘au (traditional Hawaiian herbal medicine) has been a constant inspiration for the formulation of these products.
BEAUTY ADVICE
Smile, laugh and be inspired to try new things that bring aloha into your life.
Hale Ho’omana Spa Retreat, 1550 Piiholo Rd, Makawao, 808-573-8256, lomimassage.com
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ANA DAVIS & EMILY YORK
Lead Stylists at Paragon Salon, 13 years experience
BEAUTY MUST-HAVE
Davines Nou Nou Shampoo ($24) for color-treated hair. It internally strengthens hair, increases elasticity and illuminates your hair’s natural tones. And the Glam Power Spray ($27). Don’t be afraid of hair spray! Glam Power Spray goes on in a super fine dry mist. The anti-humectant formula is weightless on the hair and keeps fly-aways down. It helps hair to hold a shape but has a soft touchable feel.
BEAUTY ADVICE
Cut and Color. Cut, because healthy hair looks better and is more manageable, and the right hairstyle can take your look from dull to amazing. Color creates body, shine, adds dimension and emphasizes your cut. Think of color as a face lift for the hair: it can change everything about your look.
Paragon Salon, 1160 Makawao Ave.
808-573-1300 , paragonsalonmaui.com
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RACHAEL MCCRORY
Spa Director, nine years experience
BEAUTY MUST-HAVE
At Spa Moana, we try to go as local as possible with our products and love supporting local businesses. Our made-on-Maui products include our Ali‘i Kula Lavender products from Maui’s first and only lavender farm. We use their lehua honey scrub and lavender massage oil and body butter in our Lavender Manicure and Pedicure. We also sell the wonderful Ali‘i Kula products, including shampoo, conditioner, bath gel, lotion, body butter, sunscreen, mist and hand sanitizer. We use a locally made coconut butter in our Coco Bliss Massage. We just introduced Kopa Haiku to Spa Moana, which is a family owned business in Haiku. The Kopa Haiku Organic Body Butter ($26) is moisturizing and great for your skin. It comes from all natural ingredients and amazing tropical scents such as lilikoi guava and coconut pineapple. Spa Moana is the only spa in Hawaii to sell these amazing products.
BEAUTY ADVICE
Moms are always caring for their families and rarely put themselves first. I think that it is important to show your mother that it is okay for her to care for herself as much as it is to care for her children. More than any product I would recommend a Spa Moana gift certificate for Mom. She can spend the entire day relaxing in Kanaapali’s only oceanfront spa and our team of experts will pamper her and teach her how to care for herself.
Spa Moana at Hyatt Regency Maui
200 Nohea Kai Dr, Kaanapali, 808-661-1234
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VIRGINIA LACKER
Spa owner, four years experience
BEAUTY MUST-HAVE
Our products for skin and body are geared towards sustainable, organic ingredients, products and companies. Ola Hawaii Plumeria Body Butter ($24) is made by Hawaiian Body Products in small batches in Hilo, using organically grown, substainably harvested botanicals, fresh flowers and fruits. The body butter is incredibly rich, with a mix of tropical butters that include: mango, macadamia, avocado, aloe vera and coconut. Use it weekly after bathing when you have time to relax and let the product get completely absorbed.
BEAUTY ADVICE
Relax and make time to take care of yourself. Beauty comes from within.
Maui Zen Day Spa, 181 Lahainaluna Rd, Suite D, Lahaina, 808-661-7200, mauizen.com
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CARRIE GEBB
Spa owner, 13 years experience
BEAUTY MUST-HAVE
Our Cell Renewal Systems Multi-Peptide Serum ($50) This works in three ways as it increases the presence of cells (proliferation): it increases the activities of the cells in producing collagen and other components of the “extracellular matrix,” it relaxes and reduces the degree of existing wrinkles and it restores elasticity while firming, hydrating and moisturizing the skin. It visually reduces signs of aging. Multi-Peptide Serum is the glue that holds it all together–seriously! The extracellular matrix is made of elastin fiber, which is what holds the collagan in place. Loosen the elastin and your collagan goes with it. But Multi-Peptide Serum strengthens those elastin fibers. We recommend our clients use Multi-Peptide and Retinol Serum together for the ultimate in anti-aging.
BEAUTY ADVICE
Wear sunblock everyday, no matter what the weather is like! The sun’s rays can age us quicker than age itself and Maui sun is quite strong even on a cloudy day. Remember it’s much easier to prevent skin damage and aging than it is to reverse it.
Paragon Salon, 1160 Makawao Ave.
808-573-1300, paragonsalonmaui.com
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TIFFANY POWELL
Spa owner, 15 years experience
BEAUTY MUST-HAVE
Ola Hawaii Pure Shampoo ($18 for eight ounces). Its awapuhi, hibiscus, and bamboo condition and stimulate hair follicle growth. The organic honey cleanses, conditions and softens. The coconut vinegar removes residue and enhances hair color. The Vitamin B conditions and thickens. The coconut water nourishes and enhances growth. And the kukui and macadamia nut oils deeply hydrate the scalp, add luster and protect the hair.
BEAUTY ADVICE
Start young and be consistent. Always wear sunscreen. Try a Mother/Daughter Spa Experience. It’s a shared moment to be remembered. Spend quality time together enjoying an aromatherapy massage, with your choice of essential oils, and an individually customized facial followed by an indulgent foot treatment to promote relaxation and rejuvenation (75 min: $240 for two). The Mommy ‘n Me introduces you and your young one to the world of beauty with an enjoyable massage, cleansing facial and rejuvenating aromatic foot treatment (45 min: $130 for two).
Valley Isle Day Spa, 1847 S. Kihei Rd, #205
808-298-9246, valleyisledayspa.com
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STEPHENIE HANDLEY
Assistant spa director, five years experience
BEAUTY MUST-HAVE
Spa Grande’s Hawaiian Sea Salt Baths. These bath salts are 100 percent from Maui County. They’re used in the five termé baths at Spa Grande’s Hawaiian corner. Five types are available, and each “Island Bath” combines a special selection of all natural, freshly harvested premium sea salt, blended with an array of indigenous minerals, herbs, fruits and spices that epitomize the personality of each island: The Hawaii Bath has Kilauea Black Sea Salt and Vanilla Orchid; The Maui Bath has Wailea Blue Sea Salt and Coconut Nectar; The Lanai Bath has Green Papaya Sea Salt and Golden Pineapple; The Oahu Bath has Bamboo Green Sea Salt and Spirulin; and the Kauai Bath has Lava Red Sea Salt and Tropical Guava.
BEAUTY ADVICE
Making sure your body is hydrated, eating right and getting at least eight hours of sleep a night. It’s important to help your body be at its best. Because of the wear-and-tear our bodies go through on a daily basis, it’s also very important to incorporate massages and facials as part of an overall health and wellness program for your body. They help release toxins in the body, increase circulation and mobility, the level of endorphins and improve the lymph flow.
Spa Grande Grand Wailea, 3850 Wailea Alanui, 808-875-1234 ext 4949
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JEFFIE HARRIS
Licensed cosmetologist, salon owner, 10 years experience
BEAUTY MUST-HAVE
Kevin Murphy products aren’t tested on animals, and all are free of sulphates and parabens. The Kevin Murphy Born Again Essential Treatment ($36.75) is an antioxidant conditioning treatment for damaged hair. Bamboo extracts prevent breakage, while Omega 3, 6, and 9 are powerful antioxidants. And the orange wax, rich in Vitamin C, closes and lightly coats the cuticle, creating a smooth hair shaft. The evening primrose oil nourishes dry and damaged hair. Everyone on Maui can use this treatment!
BEAUTY ADVICE
Don’t fight with your hair–you will lose! Find the traits about your hair that you love and then accentuate them. Don’t try to change what you don’t like, unless it’s your hair color. Everyone has the right to play with their hair color.
Vanity Salon, 71 Baldwin Ave, Paia
808-579-9580, vanitysalonmaui.com
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AKIKO NAITO
Esthetician, seven years experience
BEAUTY MUST-HAVE
The best cleansing brush for your skin is the Clarisonic skin cleansing brush ($240). I use it everyday for my face and body to clear out all the oils, sunscreen, make-up, etc. It also stimulates collagen so it’s a great anti-aging tool too!
BEAUTY ADVICE
Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen. Unfortunately, most aging on our skin comes from UV rays. As we all know, sunscreen will prevent us from developing skin cancer. We’re very lucky to live in an era when sunscreens are available everywhere.
Four Seasons Resort Maui, 3900 Wailea Alanui, 808-874-8000, fourseasons.com/maui
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GERALDINE NECKELMANN
Nail technician, 15 years experience
BEAUTY MUST-HAVE
Solar Oil is not just for nails but also your cuticles. It comes the closest to natural oils in your body and has vitamins and sunflower oil. It’s important to condition the nail bed if you put product like nail polish on your nails. Our Healthy Hoof cream is ultra hydrating for any dry skin. Most people focus on exfoliation for rough spots on the skin, but really you should be moisturizing. It keeps your feet hydrated and then they won’t chafe and crack. Healthy Hoof has lavender, eucalyptus, Vitamin E and shea butter.
BEAUTY ADVICE
Keep your beauty regimen for hands and feet easy! Everyone has 10 seconds to give to these parts of our body that work so hard for us. Make it work in your schedule. If you work at a desk keep your product on hand to moisturize. If you are a reader at home, keep it near where you sit and read. The key thing is to make it work. Even applying intermittently is better than doing nothing at all.
Paragon Salon, 1160 Makawao Ave.
808-573-1300, paragonsalonmaui.com
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LEAH STROHECKER
Spa director, 10 years experience
BEAUTY MUST-HAVE
Don’t be afraid to try the boys’ toys. Jack Black – Face Buff – While this line is geared towards men, I love the menthol and Vitamin C wakeup it gives my face in the morning ($22). Then there’s Maui Lavender’s Sugar Scrub, Body Butter and Essential Oils: all products are made with lavender that is grown here on the island. The decadent Heavenly Body treatment offered at the full-service spa uses the sugar scrub to exfoliate the skin, followed by a refreshing shower. You are then wrapped in a warm cocoa butter blend while you enjoy a soothing scalp massage.
BEAUTY ADVICE
Take time for yourself. If you allocate an hour a day for you to do something that you enjoy, you’ll notice a difference in your energy, demeanor and overall health. The activities could range from swimming to reading, meditation or anything that you are passionate about. Spend time on yourself as you are worth it!
Heavenly Spa Westin Maui, 2365 Kaanapali Pkwy
808-661-2588, westinmaui.com
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LANI MORRIS
Senior esthetician, 18 years experience
BEAUTY MUST-HAVE
The GM Collin “Lipiad Advanced Complex” is a beautiful rejuvenating and repairing facial elixir that’s rich in Moroccan oil, macadamia nut oil and Omega 3,6 and 9. This is an amazing treat for your skin. Use it overnight for a nourishing hydrating treatment or under moisturizer for thirsty skin. It also makes a great eye makeup remover while conditioning and strengthening the lashes. I LOVE this product!
BEAUTY ADVICE
Take care of your body and skin, inside and out. Our skin reflects our inner health. It’s important to eat well and be healthy so our skin is happy. Having a consistent home care routine, as well as receiving regular facials makes a huge difference. Living on Maui, we have to be extremely careful about our potent sun. Sun ages our skin so quickly, be sure to use good sunscreen to protect your precious face. Also, having a diet rich in healthy fats, coconut oil, avocados, salmon, flax and seeds is extremely helpful for hydration internally. Foods high in antioxidants help protect skin internally from further environmental exposure. Acai, raw cocoa and pomegranate have internal sunscreen properties.
Spa Helani Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas
6 Kai Ala Drive, Lahaina, 808-662-2644, westinkaanapali.com
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