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 [...]
Spa Beat: Beauty Trends
What’s new in the world of beauty.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Slathering up in baby oil and basking in the sun is about as passe as snacking on a slab of white bread. And yet the allure of a golden tan is still a desirable part of our beauty code. According to a survey by the American Academy of Dermatology, although most of us acknowledge that [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
