Besides asking us pointblank every time she sees us if we’ve eaten breakfast (and us invariably shooting back the question “Does coffee count?”), Richelle Melde, owner of Ultimate Body Boot Camp is our ultimate get-fit motivator. Here she debunks the weight loss myths keeping us from shedding those extra pounds and keeping healthy. We have […]
Rookie Rites: Your First Spa Visit
Tips for your first spa visit. Never been to a resort spa before? No worries, we've got you covered newbie Spa Girl! Here are our tips for a smooth ride on your first spa adventure. Decisions, decisions It's best to stick to basics on your first visit and opt for a Swedish massage or custom facial. […]
Hair Extensions: The Long and Short of it
Are hair extensions for you? Get the 411 from this Spa Girl who took the plunge! I love my mother, but unfortunately I inherited her thin hair. I’ve dreamed of long, flowing locks for years but like many of you, hesitated to get real hair extensions and opted for clip-ins to create the volume and […]
Resolve to Save with Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas
Save on spa services plus get a BONUS Tote Bag from the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas. Happy New Year, Spa Girls! Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas want to help you kick start your resolutions to take care of your mind, body and soul with the ultimate in savings. Through Jan. 26, 2013, receive a special discount […]
5 Detoxifying Spa Treatments
Your champagne hangover after that rockin’ New Year’s Eve party may have subsided, but have you cured your mind, body and soul hangover yet? Valley spas are helping your re-balance in 2012 with body wraps, massages and facial treatments meant to detoxify. Check ’em out! Bliss Spa at W Scottsdale Fatgirlslim Body Treatment Slipping into […]
Sweat Your Pants Off Detox Bath
A home spa remedy to heat up the body and purge toxins. You know that icky feeling you get when your lifestyle choices haven’t been … well, shall we say, stellar? A week laden in late nights at the office, fast food and one too many Cosmopolitans (mmm, Cosmos…) calls for a good sweat. Sweat […]
Mindless Mint Foot Soak
Soak your cares away with this revitalizing mint foot soak. This recipe is a home spa staple. Grab the fixings from your backyard garden or local grocer and you’ve got a no-brainer foot soak! Mint has anti-allergic properties and is a natural skin cleanser while rosemary has anti-fungal and antibacterial properties. Plus, both scents work […]
Holiday Express: Spa in 30 Minutes or Less
Stop, drop and spa in 30 minutes or less with these express spa services! It’s no secret that the holidays are one of the most stressful times of the year. Between holiday shopping and parties, it’s easy to lose track of taking care of yourself. We have rounded up six express spa services that squeeze […]
What’s in Your Beauty Bag Radio Personality Robin Nash?
Music director and host of Afternoon Drive on My 103.9 FM, Robin Nash has been rockin’ the radio waves for 17 years and counting since her college days at ASU. She’s rubbed shoulders with tons of hot musicians and even a hot actor or two (ask her about her Jared Leto story!). Robin’s genuinely warm […]
The Guy’s Guide to Last-Minute Spa Gift Cards
A comprehensive, no excuses, procrastinator’s guide to giving spa gift cards including spa hours and suggested treatments. Mr. Procrastinator, you’ve done it again. With Christmas day just hours away and not a present for your wife, girlfriend or mom in sight, it’s time to hit the spa! Here’s our quick guide to last-minute gift certificate […]
The Classic OM Bath
Sooth your spirit and your skin with this classic oatmeal bath soak. This one’s a classic! The anti-inflammatory and natural cleansing properties of oatmeal help moisturize and soothe skin while the gentle lactic acids in the milk help lift dead skin cells. Mix them both together along with the time-honored art of taking a bath, and […]
HOT December Salon and Spa Deals
Keep calm and carry on with these merry spa deals! Take time from the holiday hustle and bustle and treat yourself or someone special to a revitalizing time-out! Our exclusive Spa Girls club deals do double-time to relax and renew without wreaking havoc on your pocketbook. Unless noted otherwise, offers are valid through Dec.31, 2012. […]