Bring the spa experience home with these free yoga videos. Featured photo courtesy: www.freepik.com. Our definition of the spa experience expands beyond the world of facials and massages. For us, the spa state-of-mind also incorporates healthy eating, mindful movement and an inner core draped in gratitude and generosity. We also believe that you don’t have […]
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Reflexology: More than Just Fancy Footwork
What’s the buzz on reflexology and is it more than just fancy footwork? Find out how it keeps you on your toes! Once only available in alternative healthcare clinics, reflexology is a trending wellness treatment that you can now experience at spas nationwide, including your local Massage Envy! Growing in popularity by leaps and bounds […]
10 Quick Ways to Relax
Easy breezy ways to calm your mind. Relaxation comes in many forms. You can escape to the spa or simply stop and take a deep breath. When the stress bug bites, bite back with a calming deep breath or try one of these tried-and-true tricks polled from the Spa Girls team. Read on for 10 […]
How to: Give Yourself a Hand & Wrist Massage
Are your digits due for a little TLC? Use these self-massage and reflexology techniques to relieve tension in fingers, hands and wrists. When your purse strings are tight or you simply do not have time to make it to the spa, it is important to remember to take time out to pamper yourself. Relaxation and […]
Spa Secrets for the Perfect Bath
Tips for the perfect home spa bathing experience. Taking a bath seems pretty straightforward: plug up the tub, turn on the faucet, squirt in the Mr. Bubble and hop in. While a bath can be so much more than just that, you also don’t have to go so far as creating a bathroom sanctuary dripping […]
Go with the Faux: All You Need to Know About Spray Tans
The Spa Girls Faux-11 on everything NOT under the sun you need to know for a healthy faux tan. Most trend spotters point a manicured finger at Coco Chanel’s fateful French Riviera trip for the fashionably tan craze. I blame Malibu Barbie circa 1971 (yes, I know I’m showing my age!). Role playing with a […]
Bikini Waxing 101: Prep for Your First Wax
What to know before you go. Bikini waxing tips for the novice! I know what you’re thinking and I’ll get right to the point. Yes, it hurts. Getting a bikini wax is about as much fun as slamming your pinky in a door. But if you’re tired of futzing with razors, gels, creams and all […]
Rhonda Allison’s Tips for Soothing Dry Skin
Skincare innovator Rhonda Allison shares her five key strategies for fending off dry, scaly skin. By Rhonda Allison Founder Rhonda Allison Cosmeceuticals Dry skin conditions can impact the skin year round, but during the winter months it becomes even more prevalent. This is especially true in desert regions. Not only is it uncomfortable, it also […]
Waxing Woes: Demystifying the Ouch Factor
The one look that never goes out of style. Steve Carell’s curse-laden waxing scene in The Forty-Year-Old Virgin did zilch to deter the business of waxing. Waxing is as popular as ever, and giving razors and other hair removal methods a run for their money. A relatively inexpensive solution to hair removal, the process lifts […]
Lash Extensions 101
It’s long been a celebrity secret. Super long, flirty lashes that defy the boundaries of mascara. But the secret is out of the makeup bag, and semi-permanent eyelash extensions are making a glamorous sweep across the Valley. What do you need to know before you go? Here’s the long and short of it. Just the […]
Healthy, Glowing Summer Skin: 3 Things To Do Now
Temperatures are rising, the sun is shining, and you’re reaching for your new sundress and sandals. But before you run out the door, you want to make sure that your skin is looking beautiful and fresh. Angela Justus, aesthetician and skincare expert from Paradise Valley Skin Klinic, tells us how to get flawless, sun-kissed skin. […]
