Message from Gail Sharp

November 2024

I'm turning 70 this month. Wow, I'm definitely a senior. Maybe even elderly.

Weird – surreal even -- because I feel mostly the same as I did years ago. My body has certainly changed though. It's so bizarre to see hanging, crepey skin on my knees and arms. And I'm continually growing little weird things on my skin. My dermatologist and his nitrous oxide cannister get a workout on my precancerous spots along with his scalpel for my numerous little basal cell cancers. And, my hair – yep -- I'll bet it's totally gray now, along with my disappearing eyebrows. The list continues...

However! I can still swing legs off the bed in the morning, open eyes to the beautiful day, and walk easily to the kitchen for my cup of coffee. I have no huge health issues (oh, thank you thank you thank you) and I have access to wonderful health professionals to help fix little issues. To top it off, I know a place that can help me look and feel my best! 😊 Speaking of that, we are adding a new skin care line to complement our love for Eminence skin care. We've had only four lines at TallGrass in nearly 30 years so this is a Big Deal!

We chose Vie, a product line from the French company, Phytomer, to add the next level of treatments for those of us who want to up our skin care but do not want to begin medical services like Botox or plastic surgery. I have nothing against medical care at all, but I'm not ready for the pain and expense of that route. These new products mimic those medi-procedures with no downtime.

Please come to our all-day Holiday event on November 14 to learn more about this new line. We will have a representative from Vie (from 9 to 12:30) along with Eminence and other reps throughout the day. Special discounts on gift certificates and retail are good ONLY on that day and for people who come to the spa in person.

I hope you are appreciating your own graceful, beautiful aging. And if you have a couple of little things you'd like to improve, come see us. We love taking care of you!

Gail Sharp is the owner of TallGrass Spa and Salon. Email her at sharpgail@aol.com .

Fall Seasonal Services

Cinnamon, cloves, and Barbados cherries, too!

Fall Equinox Massage and Scrub promises relaxation from head to toe with a Cranberry Pomegranate sugar scrub, full-body cinnamon-and-clove-spiced massage, and an application of Eminence's citrus Yuzu Body Oil. Here's a suggestion to really elevate your service: add our Apricot Oil Scalp Massage.

Pumpkin Pedicure uses Aveda's walnut shell Body Polish scented with cinnamon and cloves to melt away stress, followed by a moisturizing Pumpkin Latte Hydration Masque packed with vitamin E and omega-9 nutrients, topped off with an application of Eminence's Yuzu Body Oil. Your pedi wraps up with nail maintenance, choice of polish, and our suggestion to elevate this service with Dazzle Dry and/or festive nail art.

Cherry Enzyme Facial features vitamin-rich Barbados cherry to reduce visible signs of aging by using enzymes that target dullness and aging with natural proteins commonly derived from papaya, pineapple, and cherries. This treatment supports skin's natural exfoliation and renewal processes without the harshness of traditional scrubs or chemical peels, leaving you feeling hydrated and relaxed with skin that's plumped, brightened, and tightened!

November is for Hair Care

We're highlighting Botanical Repair products in November. Aveda's line of hair care strengthening essentials -- including shampoo, conditioner, serum, flash treatment, and more – is formulated with plant-powered and bond-building ingredients. You'll enjoy stronger, shinier, healthier-looking hair at a 20% discount in November!

Available for Adoption

Zara
Blue Heeler / Australian Cattle Dog, female, 5 mos

Zara is a snuggler at heart and wants so badly to be by your side, but it takes time because she is a bit shy at first. Smart, house trained, and crete trained, she loves to play and has yet to be walked on a leash as she is still learning to trust humans. But every now and then, she forgets that she is scared and plays like a puppy should. Her gratitude for a better life is there and she'll pay you back in kisses galore!

Available for adoption at Evergreen Animal Protective League
www . EAPL . com

Note: Your visit to TallGrass is a chance to unwind and disconnect. Keep in mind that cell service and WiFi are unreliable here. Also, GPS reception could become blocked and navigation can be lost.