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Good skin is in and it’s not just a trend that has rushed in with the New Year. We could go on and on about the benefits of healthy skin and what’s the big deal with peels … and well, we will! Why Good Skin? So how do you get this coveted “good skin?” One way to enhance the appearance and nurture the health of your skin is through facial peels. We asked our experts to break down some common questions and help us understand: What’s the deal with peels? What’s the difference between a peel and a regular facial?…
Dear JUUT clients, At Juut, your health and wellness are top of mind.  We are reaching out to connect with you regarding our commitment to keep everyone who visits Juut healthy. In addition to the cold and flu season upon us, we understand and take seriously the additional threat of CoVid-19 (the Coronavirus). We are taking all necessary precautions to keep Juut a safe, clean, and healthy place to visit including: Adding additional cleaning and sanitizing materials to high-traffic areas. Increased disinfecting of shared spaces and restrooms regularly. Hand sanitizer available at check-in and placed throughout the salon. The…
SUSHI By Charlie Wagner, Director of Wellness Tools needed: Bamboo roller Ingredients: Seaweed paper Wasabi (fresh or powdered) Umeboshi (whole or paste) Sushi rice Ghee Carrots Zucchini Collards Dried herbs Sprouts Sushi grade fish (fresh) Directions: In pressure cooker, start by making your sushi rice. The best ratio I’ve found is 2:1 … 2 parts water to 1-part rice. Cook for 6 minutes once the pressure cooker has been brought up to high pressure and let come down naturally. Your rice will be stunning and perfectly sticky every time. In a new pan, add ghee and dried herbs and…
GLASS NOODLES By Charlie Wagner, Director of Wellness Tools needed: 1 or 2 sauté pans (I prefer to use 2) Ingredients: Mung bean noodles (glass noodles; one bunch per person) 1/8 c cooking sake 1/8 c white wine up to 3T coconut aminos, braggs or soy sauce (this measurement is for 4 bunches of mung bean noodles) 2-3T mirin 2T sesame oil or sunflower oil 3T grated ginger egg (one per person) tofu (cut & press to get all liquid out – optional) 1/2 t salt pepper to taste 1/2 c to 1 c squash (bite size pieces; not…
JAPANESE DASHI SOUP by Charlie Wagner, Director of Wellness (You can make this a fish or vegetarian soup.) Tools needed: Pressure cooker, instant-pot or a pan. Ingredients: 6 cups water 1/2 bag of kombu seaweed 1/2 bag bonito flakes mushrooms (optional) 2 bunches mung bean noodles 1 cup squash in 1/2 inch cubes (kabocha/butternut/acorn) greens (collards, broccoli – add as little or much as you like) small piece of fish / tofu (4 ounces per person) 2-3 Tbsp white miso Dashi broth: First add your water to the pan and top with kombu seaweed and bonito flakes. Cook for…
It’s time to rethink your smoothie habit. You know that cold, blended fruit and veggie drink that you’ve been told is a healthful meal? Be honest: How do you really feel after you have one? On the surface, smoothies appear healthful. Fruit is filled with vitamins and fiber. Protein powders have a long list of nutrients. Nut butters are filled with good oils. Yogurt, coconut oil, cacao, maca — what else do you toss in your blender? Taken individually, the ingredients in a smoothie seem to have all that your body needs to function. But Ayurveda asks you to…
Let’s FACE it, we all want to wake up looking refreshed, rejuvenated and like we actually got the 8 hours of sleep we crave and need, when in reality we may only have had a night interrupted by life’s boisterousness:  worries that pop up at 2 am, crying babies, hormonal shifts, restless kids, sick dog, snoring partner … you get my drift.  Of course, we all must try to find ways to get better sleep, worry less, eat better, and drink more water BUT what if there was a small, quick way to enhance all of your existing efforts…
Part of being the best salons and spas in Minneapolis, Tempe, Scottsdale, and Palo Alto is actively giving back to the community and helping those in need. This November, Juut Salon Spa has partnered with Second Harvest Heartland and the Super Food Drive to raise money and donate nourishing foods to families in need. As we gather together this season to give thanks, consider the impact of giving health and sustainability. DONATE HERE VIRTUALLY! Juut’s very own Master Esthetician, Liza Jackson, has been instrumental in propelling this food drive. She not only takes a special interest in raising money…
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