The naturally pretty, thoroughly modern looks of spring and summer 2012 hairstyles according to the experts at Redken. Hold on to your hairpins! It’s that time again when we dig up what’s new in spring and summer hair trends and we’re here to say: HOT, HOT, HOT! We’ve rounded up what you’ll be seeing this […]
Beauty Trends
Top Valley Spots for Head-to-Slipper Beauty
Your big day is nearly here and with the venue secured, cake ordered and dress picked out, it’s time to think beauty. Here’s your head-to-slipper guide to pretty hair, bronzed skin and everything in between. With a timeline of when to schedule your hair trial run, all the way through to when to book that […]
Sweet Feet: How to Get a Great Salon Pedicure
It’s hard to put a polished finger nail on it, but there is a difference between a so-so pedicure and one that knocks your socks off. Here our top tips for elevating your pedi experience. Play it Safe. You hear it on the news enough to know that nail salons can have an icky side. […]
The Road to Healthy Skin
November marked the return of National Healthy Skin Month — an educational opportunity for the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) to share the latest findings on everything from hair loss and adult acne to non-invasive solutions for unwanted love handles. But what we really wanted to know was how to get on that illusive yellow […]
Vanity Hair: Blow Dry Bars Blow Through the Valley
Shake your heads, darlings! Skipping hair cuts and color altogether, these hip new hair spots focus on giving you one great blow-out at prices that don’t blow your budget. What more could a girl want? Drybar, Scottsdale. Opening in Scottsdale Quarter on April 8, this trend-setting blow dry bar comes to the Valley straight out of […]
Summer Spa and Beauty Guide
A Spa Girl’s no-sweat guide to surviving the summer. Nothing says summer like makeup streaking down your face, tiny beads of sweat taking over your upper lip and that delightful feeling of your underwear sticking to your bum. Welcome to summer in the desert. And welcome to our sweat-free, stress-free summer survival guide to glowing […]
All Aflutter for Feathers: Featherlocks Add Funky Flair to Hair
The newest trend to hit the hair scene can partially be attributed to Steven Tyler, who has been rocking feather hair extensions from his seat as an “American Idol” judge all season. Feather extensions offer a fast and fab way to add style and color to hair, with the flexibility to go totally wild or […]
The Best Facial Treatments for Glowing Wedding Day Skin
It’s your day in the spotlight. Your red carpet moment. Your time to shine. And the last thing you need is a breakout or dry, lackluster skin marring your otherwise perfect day. Get cracking on your wedding day complexion by consulting an aesthetician or dermatologist to discuss your concerns and make a skincare plan of […]
Experience Eat, Pray, Love through the Spa
For fans of Elizabeth Gilbert’s bestselling book, Eat, Pray, Love, the movie premiere on August 13 has been a long time coming. The novel and soon-to-be released film staring Julia Roberts chronicles a woman’s spiritual journey through three exotic locations: Italy, India and Indonesia. And while not many of us have the time or means […]
Madonna's Secret Weapon: Intraceuticals Oxygen Infusion
Cat’s out of the bag Madge! Madonna’s skincare secret along with dozens of other Hollywood hotties like Eva Longoria, Molly Sims and Justin Timberlake (“It makes my skin look dope.”) is the Intraceuticals Oxygen Infusion Treatment and product line – now available at a spa near you. Developed in Australia, the infusion treatments are performed […]
Shellac Attack! Creative Nail Design’s New Shellac Nails Hit the Valley
A chip-free, long-lasting alternative to acrylics and gels? Could it be true? Believe it! Creative Nail Design has introduced Shellac Nails — a fabulous and long-wearing polish option without the hassle or damage to your natural nail. This smudge-free, chip-free and quick drying nail color applies like polish, wears for two weeks of high gloss […]
Tame Your Mane with the Brazilian Blowout Hair Treatment
When our curly-headed spa girl, Alexis, returned from a trip to L.A. with the sleekest, straightest and healthiest-looking locks we’d ever set our eyes on, we were determined to find out her secret. It didn’t take much to shake it out of her (or to get her to shake her shiny, gorgeous hair). She had […]
