A DIY spa day for guys. He’s dashing, sensitive and a gift to all womankind, but he could certainly learn a thing or two about the art of grooming. Help your guy, and his pack of fun-loving Martians, learn the basics of good grooming by throwing a men’s spa party. And for just a few […]
DIY Beauty Recipes
Diva-in-Training Teen Spa Day (or Sleepover!)
A home spa day for teens. This post contains affiliate links to products on trusted sites. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links. Featured photo courtesy: Racool Studio at www.freepik.com. Girls just wanna have fu-un … right? Today’s teens and tweens know better than crank-calling the Baldwin in third period (drat […]
Green Apple Toner
A refreshing, balancing green apple toner spiked with mint and vodka. There’s something so refreshing about a crisp, tart green apple. Go figure that green apples would make the perfect base for a refreshing facial toner. Apples have high concentrations of pectin, which among many other health benefits, is a antioxidant that helps fight aging (yee-haw!). The slight […]
Green and Clean Eco-Fab Salt Scrub
Whisk away dead skin with this eco-friendly salt scrub. Listen up, ladies. It’s time to ditch the notion that being green means sacrificing style. Going green doesn’t mean you have to stop shaving your armpits and wear patchouli. In fact, we implore you to shave your armpits, legs and wherever else you deem appropriate. Yes, […]
Hot Lips Sugar Scrub
An easy DIY lip scrub for the perfect pout. Pucker up Spa Girls! The perfect pout starts with a clean canvas free of dry, flaky, icky skin. Whip up this easy homemade lip scrub before you jump in the shower on date night or anytime dry skin mars that gorgeous smile of yours! The cinnamon just makes […]
Valentine’s Day Not-so-Pitiful Pity Party
Host a no fuss, no muss, no guys, home spa party. Single and dreading the year’s gushiest holiday? Why not spaaah the singled-out holiday away with a relaxing, girls-only spa party at home? Instead of spending time and moola getting all dolled up for a date, get the gals together for a rejuvenating date at […]
I Heart You Soaps
An easy DIY way to show your love. Okay all you non-cooks, making soap the Spa Girl way is about as easy as making Jell-O. Embellish these sweet heart soaps with whatever strikes your fancy: a key to your apartment, your phone number spelled out with little charms, silk flowers or whatever non-spoiling/non-perishable items your […]
Blowout Recovery Avocado Hair Mask
A nourishing olive oil and avocado hair mask for heat damaged hair. Have you caught the blowout bug? Blow dry bars are popping up across the country, and we couldn’t be more enamored with the process of having our manes professionally shampooed, blown dry and curled or straightened to shiny perfection. The downside is that […]
Enlighten Up Honey Facial Mask
Bring out your playful glow with this honey facial mask. Like most of you, my desk is somewhat of an altar. I’ve placed various trinkets that I love strategically around me—the Boyds stuffed bear with the serenity prayer that was among my grandmother’s possessions when she passed, a silly photo booth pic of me and […]
Cecilia Wong’s Pumpkin Spice Latte Face Scrub
A delicious pumpkin face scrub recipe for glowing skin. With the busiest season of the year upon us, caring for ourselves (and our skin) usually ends up at the bottom of the to-do list. Lucky for us, New York aesthetician Cecilia Wong has created a seasonal DIY facial scrub recipe that requires little time and effort and brings your natural glow to […]
Fresh Face Apples and Cream Mask
Zap fatigue with this nourishing DIY apple mask. Has a crazy work week taken a toll on your complexion? Zap fatigue with this uplifting, all-in-one facial mask! The dash of apple nourishes your skin with vitamins A, B and C while gently lifting dead skin cells and impurities. Along with a host of antibacterial and antioxidant properties, honey will help your skin retain […]
Sugar and Spice Pumpkin Scrub
A deliciously sweet pumpkin scrub for hands and feet. Loaded with vitamin A and beta-carotene, pumpkins contain enzymes that when applied to skin, loosen the bonds that keep dead tissue cells clinging to the surface. Pumpkin therapy not only peels away dull outer cells but also delivers a burst of anti-aging and hydrating botanicals, leaving […]
