A blonde, a brunette and a redhead walk into a salon. “What d’ya you want?” blurts out the salon owner from behind her nail station. “Uh, a manicure,” says the blonde in a shaky voice. “A pedicure!” bellows the brunette defiantly. “My back waxed,” says the redhead, rather matter-of-factly. A hush falls over the salon […]
Archives for 2008
Have Fun in the Sun, Safely!
Now that the hot weather is back, you might be itching to get outside and have some fun in the sun. But our love affair isn’t a two way street: Unprotected exposure to the sun, even if we are just driving in the car or near windows inside, causes most of the wrinkles and skin […]
Soul Food
Nearly 50 years ago, the first Golden Door in Escondido, California opened its doors and redefined the spa as a sanctuary for both mind and body. Flash-forward to 2001 and the Golden Door brought that same holistic philosophy to the majestic Boulders Resort in Carefree, Arizona. Both then and now, the Golden Door has maintained […]
Sensational Spring Scrubs
Ditch your dry, drab winter skin by scrubbing your way into spring! These ultra exfoliating and moisturizing full body rub-downs banish dullness and leave you feeling refreshed inside and out. We dug up a wide variety of rubs, scrubs, and slathers to keep you gorgeous and glowing all season long. Cranberry-Orange Body Glow at Joya […]
East Meets the Wild West
While the days of the wimpy massage may be fading, a growing number of us are looking to the spas for relief from nebulous complaints like bottled up stress, fatigue and anxiety. But for some, the thought of a massage conjures up images of a buff Swedish masseur named Hans wrestling our muscles into submission […]
Beauty Must-Haves for Spring
By Diane Aiello Stylist Sprucing up your look for spring should not be limited to revamping your closet with fresh colors and styles. Makeup, hair, nails and skin are just as important as a stylish wardrobe and need a seasonal makeover too. With so many beauty goodies on the market today it’s almost impossible to […]
Spa Etiquette
Okay, so some rules are not meant to be broken! As a SpaGirl, you not only have the responsibility of behaving at the spa, you also have the obligation to represent the rest of us well. Here are some traditional and not-so-traditional SpaGirl etiquette guidelines. leave the kids at home: Good golly miss molly! SpaGirls […]
Doody Free Baby Shower
Ready to trade diapers with fake doody (Snickers bars will never be the same) for an afternoon of full-on pampering with the girls? Here’s a great way to celebrate your girlfriend’s blooming belly without putting everyone through another games and gifts routine. (Psst … Keep this in mind for bridal showers too!) Invites Get out […]
Spring into Beauty
Nature really shows in this season’s makeup color story. With names like hyacinth and luminous lilac, you can see how eye shadow colors mimic the florals we see in this spring’s fashions. You’ll find vivid mattes and polished pastels which can be worn alone or blended with a pearlized pigment for extra dimension. New exciting […]
Lash Out
Lashes have come a long way baby. From the silent-screen hotties of the 20s who gobbed on clumpy lash thickeners, to the mile-long falsies that defined the 60s, lashes have always been hot. And while mascara formulations and tools have advanced significantly with the times, the look of full, flirty eyelashes has defied time and […]
Beauty and the Bling
The holidays may have skipped town but glimmery, shimmery glamour never goes out of season. A hint of shimmer here and a splash of sparkle there keeps skin looking younger and the spirit feeling lighter. Spa Jewelry: From Big Red Bling, the 18-inch SpaGirl necklace shows off your true spa girl spirit. Rhodium chain with […]
Body Scrubs: Rub It, Don't Snub It
A healthy, all-over glow starts with a scrub in the shower once a week. Your skin will look radiant if you routinely exfoliate away the dull, dead cells that build up on its surface. But there are all types of scrubs … which do you choose? Scrubs and other spa therapies have moved from the […]
