Shop DES MOINES Get the wrap Visual Impact Hair & Tanning and Spa 1985 N.W. 94th St., Clive (515) 331-8910 indications on the Suddenly Slender website she looks pretty great at her advanced age. After the initial shock of being measured in every possible area of my body, Ashley asked me where I’d like to lose the most inches, and then concentrated wrapping me very tightly around my waist, chest and upper arms (for the strapless dress I’d be wearing soon). By the time I was all wrapped up, I looked like a mummy. Even my neck and face were wrapped. To catch the liquid that was dripping off my body constantly, my hands and feet were put inside plastic bags. A few minutes later I was pounding away at the Gazelle and watching TV. It was the oddest experience of my life. Fifteen minutes or so later, Ashley got me off the machine to empty the bags, which were full of water, and to “baste” me. My bandages had slightly dried, and Ashley dumped some more mineral-water mix over my whole body. Then back to the Gazelle. Twenty minutes later, another baste. And 20 or so minutes after that, I was done. Then, Ashley remeasured me. I’d lost 14.5 inches. An inch is an inch, kind of. Let’s say Ashley measures a part of your arm and it’s a half inch smaller than it was before the wrap. It’s a full inch, because you count both arms. It sounds obvious, but understand that before you go. Ashley is very tactful. I was in my underwear for a lot
of the time around Ashley. And she was a) totally used to it and b) not in any way judgy. As a fairly modest person, I was very appreciative of this. If you have an important event where you need some confidence, this is a good option for you.
Light weight embroidered wool shawl from India $68
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My jeans felt looser that day and the day after my wrap. Even if it wasn’t a huge noticeable difference, it definitely gave me confidence when I had to wear something so special. Also, my skin felt incredible. The softness lasted for a few weeks, even. Based on how my skin felt alone, getting another wrap would totally be worth it because of how the winter weather treats my skin. Suddenly Slender wraps don’t dehydrate you. You’re told to drink water afterward. Not a crazy amount, but a normal amount. I was also told that as long as I didn’t gain weight, the inches would not come back. I honestly can’t answer that because a few days later I was in Mexico, eating and drinking to my heart’s content on my honeymoon. Be open-minded. If you decide to get a wrap, don’t expect it to not work. You’re paying way too much for that ($125 for a basic power wrap, what I got). Instead, listen to what Ashley tells you and ask questions. This is also a good time to laugh at yourself. You will feel ridiculous in the bandages. You will feel even more ridiculous on the Gazelle. After my appointment, Ashley had two women coming in to do a wrap together – a bride and one of her bridesmaids. That would have been a fun bonding time, and something they’d be able to tell stories about for years.
Morning Glory Scarf What a great way to accent a coat or sweater! This very playful scarf is made of felted wool. Black and fuchsia is shown and there are several other color combinations to choose from. 72” long. We also have other beautiful felted scarves and bags. Made in Nepal. Scarf - $38
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