Feeling fluffy? New on the fat-tackling front, Liposonix is an FDA-approved process for reducing your post-baby bump or the extra fluff where you don’t want it. What is Liposonix? Liposonix is a new FDA-approved fat reduction treatment that harnesses the power of ultrasound technology. When the ultrasound is targeted on problem areas, it will permanently […]
Archives for August 2012
Labor Day Giveaway: Enter to Win a Free Hand & Stone Facial
As the weather gets cooler (finally!) and with Labor Day weekend on the horizon, we are winding down the summer with an extra special giveaway! Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa in Scottsdale is giving two lucky winners a relaxing 60-minute facial! Grounded in the philosophy that quality massage and skincare services shouldn’t cost a […]
All About Nails: Spa Girls Guide to Pretty Fingers and Toes
Everything you need to know about nails! Nails are back in a big way! From ombre manicures to glitter pedicures, nails are becoming the ultimate fashion accessory. Who needs new pearls when you’ve got micro-pearl manis? Right, ladies? In honor of all things buffed and lacquered, we’ve rounded up the top nail trends, the hottest […]
What’s in Your Beauty Bag Olympic Gold Medalist Misty Hyman?
In 2000, Misty Hyman earned a gold medal in the Sydney Summer Olympics’ 200-meter butterfly. In 2012, she was inducted into the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame. And today, she’s a swim coach at Scottsdale’s Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain where she leads motivational programs like the Triathlon Prep and offers personal swim instruction to guests. […]
SPARKLE Lip Smack
A tasty DIY lip gloss with extra sparkle. We love anything that sparkles and the premiere of SPARKLE, on August 17 has us practically jumping out of our spa slippers to get to the theater! We thought we would share an extra sparkly home spa lip treat to celebrate our own local Jordin Sparks movie […]
Hair in Motion: Sassoon Salon Athletica Collection
The 2012 Summer Olympic Games may have come to a glorious end but the season’s hair styles are still heating up! Sassoon Salon is commemorating the games with an Olympics-inspired collection of effortless and sophisticated hairstyles. The new Sassoon Athletica collection is a match-made-in-beauty-heaven that runs all the way back to 1976, when Vidal Sassoon […]
SPARKLE for a Day Movie Pack Giveaway
Qualify to win VIP seats to the new SPARKLE movie screening, a movie prize pack and a day of primping at Primp and Blow, Scottsdale! Detroit, 1968. The Motown sound is sweeping the nation. Girl groups are hotter than ever. Over their mother’s objections, three beautiful sisters—Delores, Sister and Sparkle —are taking the local music […]
Go for the 24-Karat Gold Facial at The Spa at Gainey Village
The 2012 Summer Olympics may be nearing an exciting end, but The Spa at Gainey Village in Scottsdale is celebrating all month long with gold, silver and bronze facial packages. Take advantage of these spa specials now through Aug. 31. The gold package ($190) includes a real 24-karat gold facial mask with silk protein. The […]
Girlfriend Getaways Contest: Win a Luxury Spa Getaway
Need to get away? Enter our Girlfriend Getaways Contest and qualify to win a spa getaway for you and two of your girlfriends at the Royal Palms Resort and Spa! It’s nearing the end of another long, hot summer. Maybe you’ve been playing chauffeur, shuffling the kids between summer camps and activities or putting in […]
Bikini Body Tips from Olympian Misty Hyman
You don’t have to be an Olympian to whip your body into shape. Gold medalist Misty Hyman, who serves as a swim coach at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain, shares her top tips for a strong and kick-bootie bikini body. Multi-Task Your Workout: In the water you can accomplish your cardio, strength training, build your lung […]