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Regional
Bright and Beautiful this Holiday Season at dk hair
by Sydney L. Murray
I find myself touching my skin and rubbing my knuckles along my cheeks because my skin feels so soft. I just had a soothing facial with Cody Montarbo at dk hair and my time with him was a welcome respite from an otherwise busy day.
Cody was full of information, offering me his 10-year history in the skin care industry. Being so passionate about his service, he now has his own line of skin care. His positive outlook on life has played an equally vital role in his success and his very presence was uplifting and comforting.
“My work is important to me because I love what I do,” Cody professed. “I am absolutely in love with helping people. I get to meet amazing people every day and have the opportunity to interact with them on a level of complete trust.”
I had neglected my face for a few months but Cody was more than complimentary and positive. “We can take care of all of your needs,” he told me. I love the fact that he uses the best of both medical-grade and holistic products. As he explained, the origin of the medical-grade products is natural.
The facial was very relaxing with some elements of deep penetration. I loved the lactic acid facial as Cody explained, “Cleopatra was onto something. Lactic acid offers extreme hydration and plumps up fine lines and wrinkles found deep within your skin’s layers. This treatment will brighten any type of skin from young to mature and evens out skin tone from sun damage and other lifestyles that are harmful to our skin.”
What could be better? Perhaps the fact that Cody’s treatment goes beyond the physical elements of a facial. “Touching someone’s face is very sacred, and I am always honored,” he expressed humbly. “I am able to change someone’s skin drastically in a way they never thought possible. I, too, am amazed at the transformation of people’s skin time and time again. I cannot tell you what it feels like to have someone tell me, ‘Cody, I love you and you have changed my life.’”
The effects of those changes are lasting because of Cody’s passion for education. “Every person’s skin is very different and a cookie-cutter approach can be very misleading,” he explained. “I want people to understand that if they have any concerns or goals, we can achieve optimal skin health together. With proper knowledge, you have the power to stop believing the lies that the cosmetic industry tells people every day that amount to billions of dollars each year. They make money on insecurity. I believe in offering treatments with results you can see.”
Beyond the salon, Cody empowers his clients with advice for home care that is realistic, easy, and tailored to their specific skin types, concerns and goals. “What I often see is young women wearing anti-aging creams and the latest this or that. They come in with moderate acne, wrinkles and major sun damage. They’re wearing a cream that causes skin breakouts because they think, ‘I don’t want to age.’ This is the reason I see so many people who are never really happy with the skin they have and are always looking to buy the most expensive cream they can find.
“I am a firm believer in sunscreen with a minimum of 30 SPF (Sun Protection Factor). Also we need to cleanse our skin two times daily with the right cleanser and use products based on our areas of concerns and goals.”
Cody really walks his talk, adding, “I really want to change the skin care industry by leading with a positive approach and proper education.”
This really is the whole experience of dk hair—caring professional people in a great atmosphere. And it was so fun to run into a friend, Blakelyn, whom I didn’t realize was a dk hair aficionado, as well as having Ken Bradshaw, the “k” in dk hair, offer me an invitation: “Stay and let me do a deep conditioning treatment on your hair and then let me blow it out.”
Every time I have been to dk hair, they offer a special treat like this one, which really makes the experience special.
I think that there is no better gift to offer yourself or a loved one this month than to book a facial with Cody. He is not only extremely knowledgeable, but his very presence is soothing. I know it sounds a little grandiose, but he really improved the quality and look of my skin in one session. Two days after the facial, I am still receiving compliments.
To experience this metropolitan hair and skin oasis, to relax and feel comfortable while you enjoy beauty and balance, visit dkhair.net, call 619.546.4550, or drop by dk hair at 3785 6th Ave #100A in San Diego, CA.