Primp and Blow at the Scottsdale Waterfront invites you to their first Bumble and bumble hair event!

When: Thursday, May 17, 4 to 7 PM

Where: Primp and Blow at the Scottsdale Waterfront

What: Starting at 4:00 p.m. this Thursday, enjoy FREE Dry Styles or add $10 for a Shampoo and Blow Dry with the purchase of any Bumble and bumble product!

The talented Primp and Blow stylists will be styling models throughout the evening to show you how achieve amazing results with Bumble and bumble haircare and styling products. Learn how to extend the life of your blow dry or to your create your own Dry Styles using products such as Surf Spray, Styling Lotion and more!

Enjoy food provided by Zoe’s Kitchen, drinks, music and a fun night out!

Everyone who attends will receive free samples of Bumble and bumble’s new Color Minded line (which we love!). Shampoo, conditioner and styling product with UV protector! Perfect for protecting your color from the summer sun!

For questions, call the Primp and Blow Waterfront location at 480-423-7777.

Former ABC15 TV producer and reporter, Jodie Heisner now owns and runs Bottom Line Media Coaching. This busy mom of two has a decade of broadcast journalism under her belt and now works behind the scenes, prepping clients for on-screen interviews. When it comes to her beauty routine, Jodie keeps her fresh, youthful glow without dropping stacks of cash. Read how!

So, let’s start with the basics. What do you keep in your beauty bag?
I don’t believe you have to spend a fortune to look beautiful. Most of my favorite products come from the drugstore, and I’m OK with that! Some of my must-haves include Maybelline Falsies Mascara because it gives me lush, 1960s cat eyes; Olay Regenerist Eye Lifting Serum for keeping me wrinkle-free; Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse & Matte Powder in creamy neutral because it works great for high-definition TV and is comparable to Mac Studio Fix products; and Aveeno Positively Radiant Moisturizer SPF 30. I am blonde and fair, so SPF is a MUST for me. I’ve been using this product for years!

Is there anything you’re dying to add to your collection?
I really want to try Clarins Beauty Flash Balm. I hear it’s like a shot of Espresso for your face. Anything to keep me from looking as tired as I really am sounds great to me!

Where is your favorite place to buy beauty products?
Honestly, Walgreens! I wish I had time and money to hit the department stores, but like many busy working moms out there, I just don’t. I am making it OK for all of the other undercover drug store beauty shoppers out there.

We love that you’re budget-minded! Where do you go when you want to really indulge?
About every six months I love to spend the day at the spa and get a great massage, mani, pedi and facial. I love the Spa Avania at Hyatt Regency Gainey Ranch when I am going for the whole experience, but when I need an amazing stress-busting massage, I love Cloud 9 Salon and Spa.

For more about Jodie Heisner and her coaching services, visit bottomlinemediacoaching.com.

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.

1. Use natural, gentle skincare products. Look for cleansers that are mild, non-detergent, and fragrance free. Scan the labels of products to see if they contain natural ingredients such as cucumber, aloe, green tea extract, or tea tree oil. Using these types of products will give you a clear and healthy complexion without irritating skin.
2. Track down a moisturizer with SPF. Your daily moisturizer should not only hydrate your skin, but also protect it from the sun’s harmful rays. Look for a moisturizer that is at least SPF15.
3. Use a gentle exfoliator twice a week. This will slough away dead skin cells to reveal a fresh and glowing face. Another way to achieve gorgeous skin is by eating fresh fruits and vegetables that are not only delicious, but are great for improving your skin condition. Even better, they not only give you flawless skin, but they get you bikini-ready as well! In addition to drinking lots of water, try incorporating berries, carrots, and mangoes into your diet.

There are lots of simple tips and tricks to achieve a flawless face for summer. Make sure to use gentle products that contain natural ingredients, always choose a moisturizer that contains SPF, exfoliate regularly, and try to incorporate fruits and veggies into your diet. These easy tweaks will leave you looking fresh, healthy, and glowing just in time for the summer months!

A DIY skin-softening milk bath fit for a queen.

In my home, I go by many names — Princess of the Pooper Scooper, Lordess of the Laundry, Diva of the Dishwasher. But the name I answer to most often is Queen Bee (at least in my mind anyway). When all heck breaks loose and you need to be reminded of who you really are, whip up a few of these tub teas and soak away all those other responsibilities you’ve somehow inherited in your reign. Perfect for shower gifts, Mother’s Day brunch favors and thank you notes.

Here’s what you need:

• 1/2 cup powered whole milk
• 1/2 cup dried hibiscus or rose petals
• 3 to 5 drops rose essential oil
• heat sealable tea bags

Here’s what you do:

Mix the milk and essential oil together until evenly distributed. Gently mix in the dried petals. Put a few spoonfuls of the mixture in a large, sealable teabag and seal bags with an iron. Makes about 4 tub teas.

Mother’s Day is coming up and what better way to show mom or that special woman in your life how much you care than by giving her a day of spa’ing? Check out one of these Mother’s Day spa deals fit for any queen bee.

Beauty Scene, Scottsdale: Stressed out moms will feel rejuvenated after a long pampering session complete with a 50-minute facial, 50-minute hot stone massage, sugar scrub and brow wax. The Mother’s Day package includes lots of goodies like an anti-aging Acai firming mask, wild plum eye treatment, lip treatment, scalp massage and hot stone detox facial massage for only $109.

Bliss Spa, Scottsdale: Mom will feel simply blissful after receiving the “Mother Glows Best” package, $328. The special includes the triple oxygen facial, Blissage 75 massage, hot milk and almond pedicure and a hot cream manicure.

Dolce Salon & Spa, Scottsdale, Chandler, Peoria: Sweep her away for Dolce’s Spa Breather Package, which includes a Mio Dolce Chocolate Facial, 1-hour Swedish Massage, Spa Pedicure and Light Lunch. An estimated 4 hours, this package is $170 for Dolce members and $250 for non-members. Also, the more Hunie Gift Cards you buy, the more you get back! Click here for details.

Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas, Phoenix, Litchfield Park, Tucson: Celebrate Mother’s Day with a special thank you and a gift for yourself. Receive a $30 spa card with every $200 gift certificate or gift card purchase. Click here for details and participating Arizona locations.

Hand and Stone Massage & Facial Spa, Phoenix: Treat mom to a 50-minute Relaxation Massage and Signature Facial with the Mother’s Day Serenity Package for only $99.90 (save $60)!

Hawaiian Experience Spa, Chandler & Scottsdale: If you can’t treat your mom to a Hawaiian getaway, give her the next best thing with a tropical-filled spa day. The Mother’s Day Therapeutic Package, $149, includes a 60-minute therapeutic massage, a 30-minute infrared sauna session, and a 60-minute facial of your choice. Moms will be spoiled with a glass of pineapple wine, silk lei and a yummy treat with any service during Mother’s Day weekend.

Joya Spa at Montelucia Resort, Paradise Valley: For $375, spend some quality time relaxing with your mom at the spa. The Mother’s Day package includes one 50-minute spa service and Moroccan Pedicure for each person. Finish off the day with lunch on the spa terrace overlooking Camelback Mountain.

Madison Avenue Salon & Day Spa, Chandler: Send your mom to the spa for a long day of rest and relaxation with the Ashley Mother’s Day package. The special, $210, includes everything needed for head-to-toe pampering with a European facial, Swedish massage, spa pedicure and haircut.

Sassoon Salon, Scottsdale: If you know of a mom in need of a hair makeover, help her revamp those locks with a salon package. For $158, she’ll leave with a new ‘do, single process color, hair treatment and blow dry. Or, for $255, mom can trade in the all-over color for highlights.

Sedona’s New Day Spa, Sedona: Bring mom in for a Classic Manicure and Pevonia Botanical Facial, and this Sedona retreat will shower you with a gift bag from their retail shelves.

Spa Lamar, Scottsdale: Purchase a $100 gift card and get at $25 gift card for yourself plus a free yoga class! Your Spa Lamar visit includes access to all the spa amenities. Click here for details.

Zethina Cosmetics and Skin Care, Glendale: Brighten mom’s day with one of Zethina’s special packages. For $175, mom will receive a skin brightening facial, eye treatment and mini makeup lesson. To complete her new look, a complimentary eye shadow and lip color of her choice is included.

And finally, don’t forget our Summer Spaaah Series events as a way to sweep her off her feet for a luxury event and spa day!

More special offers

Celebrated L.A. skin and body rejuvenation center opens their flagship Arizona location in Scottsdale’s Hilton Village!

Loved and adored by celebrities and clients alike for their cutting-edge products and services, Kalologie 360 Spa has landed in Scottsdale, Arizona! The flagship Hilton Village location features celadon-hued walls, ebony wood accents and modern lighting that creates a soothing yet revitalizing vibe. The spa hides 10 private treatment rooms, where guests can enjoy restorative massage therapy and results-oriented facials along with peels, waxing and airbrush spray tanning.

And here’s the kicker: Kalologie 360 makes regular skincare and relaxation affordable through their signature Spa Pass. Flexible and personalized to your monthly needs, Spa Pass members are privy to incredible rates for services along with a discount on retail purchases. For a limited time, Kalologie is inviting AZ Spa Girls fans first to join as a charter member for ONLY $29 per month!

So come out and learn more about the Kalologie philosophy with an exclusive grand opening event! Enjoy refreshments, complimentary services, giveaways and more! You’ll also get the chance to meet Kalologie founder Tracy Brennan, an industry innovator featured on the “The Tyra Banks Show” among others.

When

Thursday, May 10, 5:00 to 8:00 PM

Where

Kalologie 360 Spa
Hilton Village
6107 N Scottsdale Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 788-2360

What

Get into the Kalologie state of mind with these featured evening activities.

• Complimentary Services: Mini Alpha Beta Peels, Chair Massages, DermaSweep Hand Treatments, Makeup Touch-ups
• One Night Only Offers: $29 Limited Time Membership for Charter Members, 20% Off Retail Purchases, Special Grand Opening Packages
• Amazing Giveaways: One-Year Free Membership (Value at more than $500!), One-Hour Massage, Classic Facial, Custom Airbrush Tan, LED Red Light Therapy Treatment, Kalologie Product Gift Basket
• Goody Bags: The first 50 people to purchase services or retail will receive a goody bag!

RSVP

The event is free and limited to the first 150 people who register. Please note that there is a limit 2 registered guests per person. Complimentary services are first-come, first-serve. Click HERE to register.

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 Facts

Materials and varieties. Eyelash extensions are made of a pliable synthetic material designed with a natural curve and available in various thicknesses and lengths. Your eyelash specialist will likely choose the size and thickness most appropriate for your facial structure unless you request otherwise. Formaldehyde-free glue is used to adhere each synthetic lash to your own natural lash.

Application process. As the client, your part is easy. Individual extensions are applied to your own clean lashes while you recline on a massage or aesthetics table. The initial application of a full set takes 90 minutes to 2 hours. Touch-ups take anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour.

Wear-time and maintenance. Extensions last 4 to 6 weeks depending on the life cycle of your natural lashes and how well you take care of them. Rubbing your eyes is a no-no as are oily makeup remover, waterproof mascara and glycolic cleansers and eye creams. Use of water-soluble mascara is acceptable and a gentle solution of one part baby shampoo to one part water is recommended to remove eye makeup. Because the average cycle of a natural lash is 90 to 100 days, touch ups are recommended every 2 to 3 weeks to fill in lost lashes.

Important tips. Though extremely safe if properly applied, extensions are not to be taken lightly and must be applied by a trained and certified specialist. When researching where to go, ask your technician what lash product they use and then find out the what training and certifications are required by the company. Lavish Lashes, NovaLash and Xtreme Lashes – popular choices among Valley lash techs – all require that professionals are properly trained before they will sell the products to them. Also, professionals must be licensed by the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology so have no qualms about asking to see a license.

Cost. In the Valley area, full sets average between $200 and $350 depending on where you go and built-in extras like complimentary touch-ups and homecare products. Most places offer package discounts for touch-ups, which run between $65 and $75.

Quick Tips

• Be sure your lash technician is properly trained, certified and experienced with the lash products that he or she is using. While most lash manufacturers offer extensive professional training, only a few companies (Lavish Lashes and Xtreme Lashes among them) sell only to professionals who have completed a hands-on training course. Visit the manufacturer Web sites, do your homework and, if you can, get word-of-mouth recommendations before going under the tweezers.
• Wait at least 12 hours (24 hours if you can) after getting your lashes before getting water on them.
• Steer clear of glycolic cleansers and heavy duty eye creams.
• If you must use mascara (most people don’t), stay away from waterproof varieties and oil-based eye-makeup remover. Use water-soluble mascara only on tips and use a gentle, non-oily solution or gel-based cleanser to remove it. Avoid cotton balls and use fingertips instead.
• Treat your lashes gently. Try not to rub your eyes or tug on your lashes. Never use an eyelash curler with lash extensions.
• Limit your time in steam rooms and saunas to short spurts.
• If you decide that eyelash extensions are not for you, have them professionally removed. Most places do not charge for extension removal.

Where to Go

• My Permanent Makeup AZ, Scottsdale
• Beauty Scene, Scottsdale
• Primp and Blow, Scottsdale
• Dolce Salon & Spas, Chandler, Peoria and Scottsdale
• Mozaik Skin & Body Studio, Scottsdale
• The Eyes Are It, Scottsdale
• It Girl Diva, Scottsdale

Bring more spa into your life with these five expert tips.

Lia Rowland is the spa director at the The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North. Here, she shares tips  on how to incorporate some rest and relaxation into our lives on a regular basis.

• Deep breathing – Never underestimate the power of deep breathing, and of taking just five minutes to reframe your mind. A simple walk in the middle of the day can bring new energy to the remainder of your daily tasks at hand.
• Daily yoga – Start each day with simple stretches, awakening the mind and body.  You don’t need to practice elaborate poses, or use extensive equipment. Simply do what feels good!
• Aromatherapy – Find the scents that appeal to you, and use them to awaken, relax, calm or inspire.  Lemongrass is a typically invigorating scent, while neroli is calming and great for anxiety.  Lavender is thought to improve sleep. There is no perfect scent – find what works for you!
• Simple at-home spa – Honey is a wonderful, powerful hydrating ingredient, found in every grocery store.  Mix equal parts honey and salt for a mild exfoliant for the body, or sub sugar for the face. Olive oil is wonderful for hydrating and conditioning nails and hands.
• Ambiance – Much of the spa experience comes from the setting, and the calming music and lighting. Take this same approach to your soothing “spa” space, and find a place in your home or office that you can outfit with soft lighting and soothing music. Buy a comfy robe and spa slippers, even flowers if you want.  These small touches can help transport you from your “regular” life into the spa mentality.

For more home spa inspirations, visit our DIY beauty lab.

Green relief for swollen, puffy eyes.

I could never eat peas as a kid. Ugh, just the thought of those mushy little legumes made my throat close up in fear. Now as a bona fide grownup, peas don’t scare me so much, especially because of their handy use as an ice pack. Frozen peas can help reduce swelling and puffy eyes not only because of their icy effects but because the small round pearls can settle into the shape around the eyes. In honor of all that is green and good and a little mushy in the world, we encourage you to give peas a chance.

Here’s what you need:

• Bag of frozen baby peas
• Soft hand towel

Here’s what you do:

Remove the bag of peas from the freezer and let it thaw for about 10 minutes so the ice-cold package doesn’t redden skin. Lay back, cover your eyes with the towel, place the bag on top and visualize calming green thoughts for about 5 minutes. P.S., Not only is green considered a calming hue but is also the color of the heart chakra and is our center for compassion and unconditional love.

Been anointed with the joyous position of maid or matron of honor? As second in command only to the bride and the occasional wedding planner, you are the official high-ranking queen of pink taffeta, last-minute mascara touch-ups, teary-eyed wedding toasts and most importantly, the bridal shower. And for a party worthy of your title, a spa bridal shower is just the place to pamper the bride in luxury before her walk down the red carpet into matrimonial bliss.

Here are just a few nuptial-worthy spa locales:

Spa her up

Treat the bride to a quintessential spa day at Willow Stream at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. Have the girls arrive early for a relaxing yoga class, followed by a waterfall massage in the eucalyptus gratto pool, healthy lunches, a heavenly spa or salon treatment of each girl’s choice and end the day sipping prickly pear margaritas at the rooftop pool. With treatments starting at $69, the spa can accommodate groups up to 25.

Blow her away

Who doesn’t love a great blowout? Put your pretty heads together for a girl’s blowout party at Drybar at Scottsdale Quarter. They provide the blowouts and the drinks and the party planner will handle the rest. Start your night there or make it the main event. Either way, for an easy $35 each, you’ll bond to chick flicks and walk out with great a head of hair

Sweeten her day

For a truly rockin’ girlie time, arrange for the Sweet Girls Getaway bachelorette party at any one of the three Dolce Salon & Spa Valley locations. Upon arrival, you and the girls will relax in an exclusive suite in a robe and slippers and enjoy a delicious array of treats. Packages start at $100 per person depending on how you decide to spin it.

Take her on a flight

The Wine and Coffee Flights at the VH Spa for Vitality + Health at Hotel Valley in Scottsdale offers a fun way to bond over mini spa services without breaking the bank. Each flight pairs a wine with a select 30-minute spa service for $65 plus 20% service charge. Choose from a Chardonnay Full-Body Sugar Scrub, Massage or Mini Facial complete with a glass of wine served after your service. Ask about their Spa Parties too — another great way to save!

Shower her in luxury

Invite the girls to a bridal shower pool-side at the heavenly Joya Spa at Montelucia Resort in Paradise Valley. Reserve one of the spa’s exquisite private suites, most of which open out to the adults-only Joya Terrace Pool and look out over Camelback Mountain. Suites can be reserved for a half day or full day and when the cost is split among the group, the view alone is totally worth it.

Make her blush

For an intimate evening of chitchat and beauty, host the shower at Cloud 9 Salon & Spa in Tempe. Pick the date and have the girls schedule their choice of services. You provide the chitchat, and the spa concierge will coordinate the visit.

Sweep her away

Finally, if a tropical getaway is in order, hula on over to the Hawaiian Experience Spa with in Scottsdale or Chandler. They can accommodate up to groups of 10 and will tailor the party completely to your needs.

Got some ideas yourself for the perfect spa bridal shower? Do tell by commenting below!

Photo courtesy of Willow Stream at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.