FREEBIE FRIDAY

Happy Labour Day Weekend everyone!

We've still got a few weeks of summer left so my plan is to totally soak up these last few moments. Thankfully it's all sunshine this weekend:) A bit more relaxation before the busy season begins!

Speaking of relaxation... September marks the beginning of heaps of great deals here at Casbah! All month long we will be offering $30 in bonus points to use on your next purchase when you book one of our signature treatments. The gift that keeps on giving:)

And now is also the perfect time to kick start your skin care routine! All week long we've been offering our Dermalogica Starter Kits at 20% off and this Freebie Friday we've got a kit for you. Today we will be giving away our Dermalogica Clean Start Kit... a $47.50 value! This kit is great for clearing, soothing and refreshing your skin. And it smells great too!

To enter, simply leave a comment on facebook, twitter or right here telling us... what your Labour Day plans are! Entries must be posted by Monday, September 2nd and one winner will be chosen at random and announced next Friday. Good luck!

Even if you don't win, you can still buy any Dermalogica Starter Kit at a 20% discount here!

We would also like to congratulate Tara Fluet for being the winner of last week's Freebie Friday... scoring herself Jane Iredale's Powder Me SPF 30. Congrats!

MEET & GREET MONDAY

How long have you been with Casbah? 

I joined Casbah in October of last year.  I previously worked with a spa chain downtown but love working where I live!  

What is your role at the Spa? 

I am the Spa Manager and have an amazing team around me!

Any juggling secrets for the working moms out there?

My secrets as a working mom are to never be too hard on myself. I often think tomorrow is another day to do better - be it in work or home life. I also try to be 100% present in whatever I am doing. When I'm at work I'm passionate about what I'm doing and give it my best and when I'm at home with my daughter & husband I try to enjoy every moment. As all working moms know its a constant balancing act and some days are better than others.

As a busy mom, what's your typical beauty routine?

I've been in the spa industry for several years and appreciate the importance of a skin care routine. I try to have facials with clarisonic every couple months for a deep clean. I exfoliate at home regularly as well. I use Dermalogica skincare daily and love their new primer. Most days - especially when I'm short on time getting ready in the morning I use that on its own with some Jane Iredele concealer if I need extra coverage. I'm all about looking polished with the least amount of steps.

What's your favourite part of the job? 

I really enjoy sourcing new, exciting items for the spa. It's really great to work with a team of people that are so passionate about about what they do. 

What is your favourite service to get at the spa? 

My favourite NEW service is the Cool Stone & Aloe Massage from our Summer Menu. It's such a refreshing treatment on a warm, sunny day.

What is your favourite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon? 

At this time of year - I love exploring farmers markets or spending time at the beach. 

Thanks so much Jodi!

This week for Jodi's staff pick we will be offering our customers 20% off all Dermalogica Starter Kits! What better time to kick off a healthy skin care routine than with the start of a new school year! So come in or buy online... simply enter the code cleanstart at checkout to receive your discount. Happy shopping!

FREEBIE FRIDAY

Welcome back friends to another Freebie Friday!

So I LOVE this one. I was first introduced to Jane Iredale cosmetics when I first started working at Casbah. I know... very behind the times but better late than never right?? For those like me... Jane Iredale is a line of eco-friendly mineral makeup that makes your skin look great and feel AMAZING!

One of my absolute favourite products is on the giveaway today... the Powder Me SPF 30! This is the coolest thing going. It's actually a sunscreen made for the face and body with the coverage of mineral makeup. The natural look never looked so good:)

To enter, simply leave a comment on facebook, twitter or right here telling us... your favourite season! Entries must be posted by Monday, September 2nd and one winner will be chosen at random and announced next Friday. Good luck!

Even if you don't win, you can still buy the Powder Me SPF 30 for a 20% discount here!

We would also like to congratulate Kristin for being the winner of last week's Freebie Friday... scoring herself the NEW St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Gel. Congrats!

MEET & GREET MONDAY

This week we are very happy to welcome back Rachelle after a 4 year hiatus!

How long had you been with Casbah prior to moving?

I was with Casbah for 6 years.

What is your role at the Spa?

I am an esthetician and I also handle the medi spa treatments.

Any products you're liking for this hot summer month?

My favourite product is Glymed Exfolitaing Mask… exfoliates and hydrates and then finish with Jane Iredale SPF for flawless skin.

What's your favourite part of the job?

I love educating my customers and giving them the best experience possible.

What is your favourite service to get at the spa?

The Signature Facial!

What is your favourite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon?

I love hanging out with my family.

Thanks so much Rachelle!

Rachelle will be offering 50% off your first laser treatment with her! Be sure to book your appointment with Rachelle at our Casbah Destination location.

This week for Rachelle's staff pick we will be offering our customers 20% off Jane Iredale Powder Me SPF30 in Tanned & Translucent! This is an all over face and body powder with UVB & UVA protection! So come in or buy online... simply enter the code janespf at checkout to receive your discount. Happy shopping!

FREEBIE FRIDAY

Can you believe this weather we've been having? Yippee! I just LOVE our city in this weather. I have big plans this weekend that involve fish, chips, a lot of gelato, sun and a lot of relaxing:)

And perfect timing to talk about tans!

This week our very own Emily was raving about her favourite St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Gel... a new addition to the store that really works wonders! I'm the WORST at putting on self tanners but believe me, this gel makes it a breeze with no streaks. We wanted you to try it for yourselves so we've been offering it at a 20% discount all week long. There's still time to save so be sure not to miss out! Check it out here.

And as a special treat, today we will be offering the gel for our Freebie Friday! To enter, simply leave a comment on facebook, twitter or right here telling us... your favourite ice cream flavour! Entries must be posted by Monday, August 20th and one winner will be chosen at random and announced next Friday. Good luck!

We would also like to congratulate @Harjit for being the winner of last week's Freebie Friday... scoring herself our own Casbah Aromatherapy Lemon Spearmint Body Scrub. Congrats!

MEET & GREET MONDAY

How long have you been with Casbah?

I have been with Casbah for over a year now.

What is your role at Casbah Evolution?

At Evolution I specialize in Novalash eyelash extensions, eyebrow shaping, full body spray tans, make up applications, and being a skin therapist I also offer our express facial treatments while educating my client on how to look after their skin with the appropriate products.

I know you do a lot of the spray tans at Casbah Evolution... how long do they usually last for?

The St. Tropez tans are like none other. They last typically 5 to 7 days without any maintenance. It's always best to pick up a homecare product to keep it hydrated, intensify it or keep darkening it and it can last as long as you want!

Do they take a while to apply?

The spray tans take no longer than about 20 minutes. 15 minutes for the application and then a few minutes at the end to dry.

What products are you really excited about?

This is the toughest question! I'm absolutely crazy about the new St. Tropez Self Tan Gel. It applies so evenly and easily and it doesn't leave your fingertips darker from the application at the end! St. Tropez Mitt is also a favourite of mine. It allows you to apply the products yourself without any mess with gloves or hands. Aside from those, I am addicted to Dermalogica's Ultra Sensitive Tint and our Glam Glow Mud Mask.

What is your favourite service to get at the spa? 

I think the Signature Facial is wonderful. Head to toe pampering treatment that includes everything you could possibly want!

What is your favourite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon?

Sitting on the deck in the sunshine, visiting with my grandma or hanging out at the beach with some girlfriends.

Thanks Emily!

Big news, we are offering our customers 20% off St. Tropez Self Tan Gel this week only! So come in or buy online... simply enter the code tropicaltan at checkout to receive your discount. Happy shopping!

FREEBIE FRIDAY

We are in for a great weekend so what better way to celebrate than with another giveaway?!

This week we talked all about massages and one of our favourite add-ons... the Casbah Scrub! So all week long we've been offering our Sweetcheeks Brown Sugar Body Scrub at 20% off. There's still time to save on the scrub so be sure not to miss out!

Today we will be giving away our Lemon Spearmint Body Scrub from the Casbah Aromatherapy line! The perfect way to indulge your skin with the fresh, energizing and naturally antibacterial benefits of lemon and spearmint:) You can find out more about our Aromatherapy right here.

To enter, simply leave a comment on facebook, twitter or right here telling us... your favourite sugary treat! Entries must be posted by Monday, August 13th and one winner will be chosen at random and announced Friday. Good luck!

The Cellcosmet Ultra Vital and Cellular Eye Contour Cream is also available for purchase online at a 20% discount this week only via the staff Pick of the Week. Be sure not to miss out on this savings!

We would also like to congratulate Sarah McCormack for being the winner of last week's Freebie Friday... scoring herself the Cellcosmet Cellular Eye Contour Cream. Congrats!

MEET & GREET MONDAY

How long have you been with Casbah?

Since November of 2011.

What is your role at the Spa?

I am a body worker and I am taking my board exams in September to be an RMT!

What's your favourite part of the job?

I love talking to the guests after their massages when they are relaxed and feeling great... it's nice to see them smiling after!

What type of massage do you like best? 

From our massage menu,  I like the 90 minute Comatose Massage because it allows enough time to address areas that need more attention, while still having time to give a relaxing full body massage.

What is your favourite service to get at the spa? 

I like the 60 minute Massage with the add on brown sugar scrub, or the Express Body Scrub & Massage which includes both services in 60 minutes. Combining relaxation and exfoliation!

What is your favourite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon?

Most sundays you can find me working with a horse trainer starting colts! I love riding horses and taking my dog to the park.

Thanks Danielle!

A very happy BC Day everyone! We would love to celebrate with you and offer 20% off of our Sweetcheeks Body Scrub this week only! So come in or buy online... simply enter the code sweetscrub at checkout to receive your discount. Happy shopping!

FREEBIE FRIDAY

Can you believe August is already here? It seems our summer just arrived and already the back to school signs are up in the stores! I'm doing my best to ignore them... and with all this beautiful sunshine I think August is going to be a lovely month:)

The  start of August also means the kickoff to our great Cellcosmet promo! If you don't know about this skincare line yet, it's pretty unbelievable. You can hear more about it from Ann's Meet & Greet here. For the entire month we will be offering a FREE Cellcosmet Facial upgrade with your purchase of our Signature Facial... a huge $70 savings! So to kick off this month's big promo we will be giving away this Cellcosmet Cellular Eye Contour Cream!

To enter, simply leave a comment on facebook, twitter or right here telling us... your favourite spa treatment! Entries must be posted by Monday, August 6th (BC Day!) and one winner will be chosen at random and announced Friday. Good luck!

The Cellcosmet Ultra Vital and Cellular Eye Contour Cream is also available for purchase online at a 20% discount this week only via the staff Pick of the Week. Be sure not to miss out on this savings!

We would also like to congratulate Cathy Vernon for being the winner of last week's Freebie Friday... scoring herself the Eminence Tropical Vanilla Body Sunscreen!