Now that TIFF is in full swing, you may be wondering how celebrities get ready for such events! From award shows, premieres, press, movies, and so much more, celebs seem to always be on camera or in front of a crowd. Although their natural beauty is a large factor, there are also some other aspects at play when it comes to celebs getting camera-ready for a big event such as TIFF – including an array of beauty treatments!
But why should only the famous enjoy the luxury of getting a treatment to make them look and feel their best? Us normal folk deserve a celeb-worthy beauty service every once in a while, too! Whether you have an upcoming wedding, event, or simply just want to treat yourself – we’ve rounded up some of the best celeb-worthy beauty treatments to try in the city.
Get camera-ready with these celeb-worthy beauty treatments!
Microneedling @ Tight Clinic
Microneedling is known to be a popular beauty treatment amongst celebs to keep their skin in its best possible condition. The service refines the skin’s texture and overall appearance by creating micro-injuries, encouraging collagen and elastin production. Which results in the treatment of fine lines, acne scars, and skin elasticity – to name a few! Tight Clinic, the well-known influencer and celebrity-approved clinic located right here in Toronto, offers Microneedling with SkinPen® in order to provide a minimally invasive, skin-regenerating treatment with little to no downtime.
Lymphatic Drainage Massage @ Tight Clinic
It’s been said that celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, Hailey Bieber, and Kim Kardashian turn to lymphatic drainage massages before events and big photoshoots, making their bodies look extra snatched. Tight Clinic offers a Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage Massage that works to open lymph nodes and push water weight, toxins, and bloat out of the body, resulting in a contoured look! This service is especially great to have done a few days before a big event, like a wedding, if you want to look extra “tight.”
Hydrate + Glow Facial @ Formula Fig
If you’re looking for a facial with no downtime to ensure you’re glowing for your next event (or on any regular day), Formula Fig’s Hydrate + Glow facial is the perfect option. It uses gentle microdermabrasion (a form of advanced exfoliation), to stimulate the skin, remove dead skin cells, and create an overall more radiant look and feel. You can get this treatment and walk out looking instantly refreshed and camera-ready!
Teeth Whitening @ Schulz Beauty & Body
If you’ve ever paid attention to pretty much any celebrity’s smile, it’s pretty obvious that teeth whitening is likely in a lot of their beauty routines. This is one you can maintain at home with a product such as Crest White Strips, however, if you’re looking to really enhance the whiteness of your teeth – and fast, getting a professional to whiten your teeth is the way to go. Visit Schulz Beauty & Body to make your teeth visibly whiter in just one visit, without having to pay dentist-office pricing.
Laser Hair Removal @ Waxon
Many celebrities have gone on the record sharing that they’ve done laser hair removal, including the Kardashian-Jenners! And is it just us, or are a lot of celebrities virtually hairless on their bodies? Laser Hair Removal is the most permanent way to get rid of unwanted hair, and with the busy schedules a lot of these individuals have, who has time to wax or shave? Waxon offers laser hair removal on any and every body part you can think of. Note that for lasting results, you’ll need about 6 to 8 sessions.
Lash Lift & Tint @ Flirty Flutters Lash & Brow
Getting a lash lift & tint is one of the more affordable celeb-worthy beauty treatments out there. And as simple as it is, it can do wonders! There are a ton of different spots in Toronto to get this service done, including at Flirty Flutters Lash & Brow. Lash lifts give the lashes a perfect curl, allowing them to appear more voluminous and long. A tint darkens the colour of your lashes, making them appear more defined and noticeable. They typically last around 4 weeks and are super low maintenance.
Chemical Peel @ My Beauty Doctor
Apparently, Priyanka Chopra Jonas gives credit to chemical peels contributing to her radiant and even skin! Margot Robbie and Megan Fox are also celebs said to enjoy the service. Chemical peels use specific chemical ingredients to peel back the skin’s top layer to reveal a healthy and glowing complexion. My Beauty Doctor, located in Toronto, offers a variety of peels for various skin types, tones, and conditions to help provide the best results for each individual.
Spray Tan @ Beloved Spray Tan
It’s no secret that celebrities love a spray tan before hitting the red carpet. Even non-celebs are accustomed to getting a spray tan before a wedding, vacation, or other special occasion. They are pretty affordable, take little time, and provide dramatic results, providing an all-over body glow minus the sun damage. There are various spots throughout Toronto where you can get a great spray tan, with Beloved Spray Tan in Yorkville being a fan favourite.
Dry (Russian) Manicure
Dry manicures, otherwise known as Russian manicures, are becoming increasingly popular, especially for moments when you want your nails to look their absolute freshest. Essentially, this manicure style has a heavy focus on cuticle work and provides an overlay of gel on the natural nail. Think “your nails but better.”
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Winter and the cold weather that follows affects our body and mind in a lot of ways. Your skin gets tight and dry and your mood is heavy, especially after coming off a holiday high. Combined with the normal stresses of life, it’s no surprise that seasonal depression is, in fact, a thing.
And while there are plenty of ways to pick up your mood, one thing I recommend is rejuvenating your body and mind with a Hammam & Gommage treatment at the Miraj Hammam Spa by Caudalie Paris.
Inside the Miraj Hammam by Caudalie Paris
The Story
Surinder Bains is the woman that can be accredited for the growing popularity of Hammam culture — a North African and Middle Eastern way of bathing that’s also commonly known as the Turkish bath — to North America.
The treatment, which has clientele strip down to their birthday suit to be steamed and scrubbed by a therapist, is understandably surprising; it requires the scrubee to let down their walls and appreciate their bodies — something Bains wanted to open North Americans up to after she experienced her first Hammam in Paris.
“When I walked into that Hammam, there were hundreds of women: every colour, every size, every nationality and they were all comfortable in their own skin. And they’re all walking around, they’re not worried about their body types – they were just so in tune with their bodies. I thought – I love this place. I loved the camaraderie and the spirit of women,” Bains tells me.
And so, she sold her then-travel business to open up her first location in Vancouver in 2000, and following the success, a second in Toronto in 2012. The once-culturally shocking concept has since become a favourite treatment for many.
Miraj Hammam by Caudalie Paris
The Experience
While I had been to the Miraj Hammam spa before, I had never experienced their signature treatment, the Hammam & Gommage. Not sure what to expect, I was guided to the well-stocked change room (think hair dryers, lotions and more) where I quickly undressed and wrapped myself in a plush robe. Shortly after, I was met by my therapist who whisked me away to the treatment room and asked whether I’d be more comfortable fully naked or in a disposable thong; I went with the disposable thong.
As Bains explained to me earlier, getting North American women comfortable enough in their birthday suits was the biggest challenge she faced, and I totally understand why. As someone who’s never even gone for a bikini wax and first choice of swimwear is a one-piece, baring all to a complete stranger was something I’d have to get used to.
One thing I could definitely get used to, though, is the Jerusalem gold steam and shower room (the Hammam) that the treatment takes place in. The space is luxurious, to say the least.
The Jerusalem Gold Hammam
After a hot water rinse, I sat in the steam portion of the room, which switches between high and low-intensity steam, for about 20 minutes. Guests are welcome to take as long as they like. Once I finished, my therapist led me to the front of the room and laid me down on the Jerusalem gold. My body was then covered with black Moroccan soap and every inch was scrubbed. First the front then the back, from my toes to my chest and even my armpits.
The aftermath was a little shocking… And I won’t lie, kind of gross. I felt refreshed but I was surprised to see what my body had been harbouring — so much dead skin. I could see the skin that had been exfoliated off my body and there was a lot of it. The treatment was definitely much needed.
Next, I was rinsed by my therapist and left alone to dispose of my disposable thong. I put my plush robe back on and was led to a quiet resting room with complete with pillows, magazines, hot tea, and my own personal mini plate of grapes and baklava – absolutely no cell phones allowed.
The Resting Room
The Result
Pure relaxation.
After the initial shock of being naked in front of the stranger, I remembered what Bains had said about the spirit of women and being in touch with my body. I let go of my insecurities, clouded thoughts and fears, and just let my mind be.
It gave my mind an escape with the added benefit of a relaxing steam, up-close-and-personal exfoliation, and massage. My skin felt soft and renewed.
If you’re looking for a way to rejuvenate your body and mind, or just shed some of that extra skin, the Miraj Hammam by Caudalie Paris is the place to go. As Bains says, “Your mind needs that rest. Even if you can come in once a quarter, do it for the largest organ of your body, your skin! We need to do that. It’s essential. It’s not even a luxury.”
Have you tried Hammam & Gommage? What was your experience like?
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