What better way to start off this wonderful weather then with a pedicure! People believe a pedicure is simply just changing your polish color to get ready for open toe shoes; it is a whole lot more…

Janeen Mona is a nail specialist at vir tú. She has always been obsessed with skin, nails, and hair. She pursued a Liberal Arts degree in college, but eventually found her way into the beauty industry and is certified in both nails and skin care. Janeen joined vir tú because she believes in educating people about how to be well and beautiful the natural way.

We want you to get to know our team, so we asked Janeen a few questions…

Give your feet that pampered feeling even after leaving the spa with OKA b. footwear, now available at vir tú.

OKA b. sandals, flip-flops, slides, and thongs are ergonomically designed following the principles of reflexology with massage beads that not only feel great, but also promote good posture.

Good nutrition is essential for staying healthy. Here are some easy tips:

Sheila Rooney is a massage therapist and esthetician at vir tú. She earned her undergraduate degree form Drexel University and graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in English and Philosophy. Practicing yoga sparked Sheila’s interest in the world of wellness, which, along with her desire to help others, led her to become a certified massage therapist and esthetician. Sheila also loves writing and is a regular vir tú blog contributor.

We want you to get to know our team, so we asked Sheila a few questions…

Most of us know that choosing whole grains over refined carbohydrates is a healthier option, but do you know why? Whole grains contain three components: the bran, germ, and endosperm. The bran and germ components are rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, which have numerous health benefits.

I’d like to send this out to all of the sun babies out there, who want to have their cake and eat it too. You want beautiful, undamaged, and youthful skin and you would do anything and pay anything to get it, BUT you still sit in the sun all day and build up that radiant bronze tan that you know isn‘t good for you. My friends, my clients, you are my Everest. One of the hardest things I’ve found in skincare is hitting home the importance of daily SPF to my sun worshiping clients. Even a DEWALT 15 Amp Pavement Breaker couldn’t get it into your head that you have to start protecting your skin. You may ask what a DEWALT 15 Amp Pavement Breaker is… it’s a power drill commonly used for breaking concrete that retails at Lowe’s for $1,599.00; that’s how difficult you are, my walking contradictions and huge oxymorons. I’m giving you tough love because being nice and gentle, I’ve found, just doesn’t work.

We’ve talked about mechanical exfoliation, now let’s touch on chemical exfoliation. A lot of people associate chemical exfoliation with chemical peels, which is right. However, there are other types of chemical exfoliation out there that aren’t chemical peels. These are products that you use daily on your skin.

Feel tired and need a quick mood booster? Omega 3 fatty acids, tryptophan, vitamin B6, and B vitamins can all positively impact the way you feel. Try incorporating some of these foods into your diet for an instant boost.

We’ve talked about facial scrubs, one form of mechanical exfoliation. Another form of mechanical exfoliation is microdermabrasion. There are different types of microdermabrasion out there, but they all involve a vacuum and suction feature. This is more intense than a facial scrub and can improve acne and hyper pigmentation in some cases.